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Upcoming Events
| Oct. 10: | RHS JVC Volleyball / Multi-Team Game @ Bothell, 4:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 10: | RHS JVC Volleyball / Multi-Team Game @ Bothell, 4:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 10: | Juanita vs RHS Volleyball @ RHS, Varsity 7:30 / JV 6:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11: | Inglemoor vs RHS Boy's Golf @ Jackson Park, 3:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 11: | RHS Boy's Tennis vs Inglemoor, Varsity @ Inglemoor / JV @Laurelhurst, 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11: | Bothell vs RHS Girl's Soccer @ NW Athletic Complex (Ingraham), Varsity 7:30 / JV 5:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11: | O'Dea vs RHS JVC Football @ RHS, 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 11: | RHS X-Country vs Redmond & Eastlake @ Beaver Lake, 3:45 p.m. |
| Oct. 12: | District-Wide Prof. Devel. Day (no school) |
| Oct. 12: | Woodinville vs RHS Varsity Football @ Memorial Stadium, 5:00 p.m. |
| Oct. 12: | Bothell vs RHS Girl's Swimming @ Medgar Evers Pool, 3:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 17: | October 17-20 Fall Production, "The Night of January the 16th", 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 17: | CORRECTION: RHS PTSA Board/General Meeting, 7:00 RHS Library |
| Oct. 22: | Senior Class Parent Dessert Potluck, 7-8:30 p.mm. RHS Commons |
| Oct. 29: | Senior Grad Ads Due with Free Proofs |
| Oct. 30: | Pumpkin Seed Concert |
| Oct. 30: | RHS Late Start (10:00 a.m.) |
| Oct. 30: | National Performing & Visual Arts College Fair @Seattle Center |
| Oct. 31: | District-wide Early Dismissal (12:15) |
| Oct. 31: | Trick or Treat so Kids Can Eat - Food Drive |
Daily Bulletin
October 11, 2007
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2007
NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2007
FROM YOUR ADMINISTRATORS
FOOTBALL GAMES -In order to maintain a safe environment for everyone at our upcoming football games, all bags and backpacks will be checked prior to entering Memorial Stadium. Please leave your bags at home and/or be prepared to have them inspected. This is also a reminder that it is against district policy to be in possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any school sponsored event. Let's have fun and be safe B.Vance
ELEVATOR - Elevators should only be used by students who have restricted use of the stairs etc, students using crutches, wheelchairs, or have been given permission to ride. The elevators are not toys, so please do not play with them. Playing with the elevators can cause a potential danger to self and others. If anyone is caught playing with the elevators, they will be disciplined. Administration
MEDIA CAREER WORKSHOP - Register and attend free workshop. An exciting and informative all day workshop on Oct. 20th by the top local African American Journalist in Seattle. Find out how to have a successful career in journalism and meet some key media professionals such as: Joyce Taylor, Essex Porter, Jerry Large, Chris Bennett, Deborah Horne and more
Pre-registration is required. Students can register three ways:
1. Log on to www.sabjonline.org and fill out the form
2. Call (206) 965-9397
3. E-mail workshops@sabjonline.org
E.Hookfin
COUNSELING/CAREER CENTER
SENIOR PROJECT REMINDER: - All proposals and parent permission slips are due. Bring to Mr. Hanbey in Rm. 219. R.Hanbey
PSAT SIGNUP THIS WEEK - Juniors considering four year colleges are strongly encouraged to take this practice test for the SAT. It will be administered October 17th 1st through 3rd periods in the RHS theatre. The cost is $15.00. Make checks payable to Roosevelt High School and pay in the Fiscal Office, Rm. 164. If you need a fee waiver please see your counselor. Sign ups will take place in the book room before school and during lunches October 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, and 15th. Interested sophomores may sign up on a space available basis on the 15th. F.Heffernan
COLLEGE VISITS (IN THE CAREER CENTER) –
Oct. 11 – University of Denver at 8:00 am, Oberlin College at 9:30 am, University of San Diego at 10:30 am, Westminster College at 11:30 am.
A SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS OF STRUGGLING ADOLESCENTS meets Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm in Knox Parlor of University Presbyterian Church (4540 15th Ave NE, Seattle). If you have a child who is struggling emotionally, relationally and/or behaviorally and you would like someone to come alongside for support, encouragement, resources and listening please come. All are welcome. For more information contact Mike & Donelyn Gamble at mikeanddonelyn@hotmail.com, 206-789-0668 or Pete & Helen Andersen at phandersenn@juno.com, 206-729-1706. S.Chapman
THE UNIVERSITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH PARENT SUPPORT GROUP FOR PARENTS - of struggling adolescents will be discussing Unmasking the Idol of Thinness: Eating Disorders, Body Image & Idolatry on Wednesday, October 17, 7-8:30pm, Knox Parlor. Dave Rohrer, pastor, Julie Church, dietitian, & Kara Bazzi, therapist will speak and answer questions. For more information contact Donelyn & Mike Gamble, 206.789.0668, mikeanddonelyn@hotmail.com, or Pete & Helen Andersen, 206.729.1706, phandersen@juno.com. S. Chapman
ASB/CLUBS/GROUPS
SPIRIT WEEK NEXT WEEK! – Monday is Nerd Day, so pull out the pocket protectors and help us kick off October’s Spirit Week. MRBoswell
“I WAS CALLED TO EXAMINE THE BODY OF BJORN FAULKNER. I found a body mangled to an extreme degree.” Come see the first annual Fall Production of Night of Jan. 16th. Oct 17-20th at 7:30 in the Theatre. An exciting, intriguing, hilarious courtroom drama in which the audience plays the role of jury!!!
LA RAZA MEETING – There will be a La Raza meeting today. Please go during your lunch. 1st lunch in Mr. Picard’s Rm. 120, 2nd lunch in ASR Rm. 109. Meet your 2007 – 2008 officers and discuss your goals. MRBoswell
ATTENTION ROUGH RIDERS – Next week is Deaf Awareness Week. Different events will be occurring after school Monday, Oct. 8 – Oct. 11th from 2:15 – 2:45 pm in Rm. 335. Come and support your deaf and hard of hearing classmates.
Oct. 11th – The history of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing program at Roosevelt. S.Plumb
DECA MEETING - Thursday, October 11th, 2nd lunch in Rm. 321. Everyone welcome. C.Gehrman
BOWLING ENTHUSIASTS UNITE!! - If you would like to start a bowling club that competes against other schools, please see Mrs. Boswell in room 109 ASAP. Paperwork is due soon and we will also need to find an advisor/coach for your team. MRBoswell
TO ALL ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER STUDENTS! - We will be starting the API Men and Women’s Groups every Monday beginning Oct. 8th. Sign up at the Teen Health Center today! Or talk to Mikhail Ramirez or Jennifer Lee. .J.Panlasigui
EARTH SERVICE CORPS MEETING TODAY – After school in Rm. 130. All welcome. K.Olson
GLBT FAMILY DINNIER – The seventh annual gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Families Dinner will be held Thursday, October 25th from 6-8 pm at Meany Middle School. Superintendent Goodloe-Johnson and members of the school board will be there to welcome GLBT families and their friends. All District families and staff are welcome to attend! This donation-funded event is brought to you by the Health Education Office. Dinner and entertainment will be provided through community donations. To reserve space at this popular event, please RSVP with the number of people in your party to Lisa Love in the Health Education Office at 252-0982. M.Gamble
LIBRARY
A STRENUOUS LIFE 1978 – The Freshmen section included the following TR quote, “Nine-tenths of wisdom is being wise in time.”
IT’S NEW AND IT’S ON THE SHELF – Bucking the Sarge by Christopher Paul Curtis. Deeply involved in his manipulative mother's shady business dealings in Michigan, fourteen-year-old Luther keeps a sense of humor while running the Happy Neighbor Group Home For Men, all the while dreaming of becoming a philosopher.
RAMADAN ENDS SATURDAY - Send your Muslim friends an ecard as they celebrate Eid al-Fitr http://www.123greetings.com/links/events/eid_ul_adha/index.html.
BEGIN THE DAY WITH A STORY – Mrs. Pawelak-Kort will read from The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. The author will be visiting RHS today. Chapter 5 – “Hope Against Hope”.
HAVE A FESTIVE NAVARATI – Tomorrow is the beginning of the nine day Hindu festival of Navarati. Go to http://library.thinkquest.org/11719/vasishtfiles/navaratri.html for more information. Acknowledge the holiday to your Hindu friends.
ART ATTACK – Every second Friday, SAM presents free programs just for teens. Take a date and your ID to the Seattle Asian Art Museum from 6 to 9. Check the
website for details. http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/.