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RHS SPRING CLEAN-UP
Sat., May 3rd, 9am-1pm. Help clean up and beautify the RHS grounds by pulling weeds and picking up litter. Bring your own labeled tools. The PTSA will provide refreshments. This is a great opportunity for service learning hours. Contact Sallie Chaney if you can participate or if you have any other questions.
SOPHOMORE CLASS PARENT EVENING
Class of 2010 adults only event - Friday, April 25th. For details and tickets, contact Maureen Dahlstrom or click here for an invitation.
GOLDEN ACORN NOMINATIONS
Nominate a volunteer who has given continued, dedicated and exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community. Send your Golden Acorn Nomination Form to Maureen Dahlstrom by April 30, 2008.
ALL RHS JV SOFTBALL GAMES HAVE BEEN CANCELED
Parking Near Roosevelt High School
Students/Visitors - Do not park in the fire lane as designated by the red paint and any other areas marked as “No Parking”. You will be towed. These no-parking zones have been designated by the Fire Department for the safety of all. The spot marked “senior parking” is not a legal parking spot. Do not park there.
Sign Up for RHS Parent Emails Now!
To receive RHS Parent Emails, contact Sue Wong at stwong@seattleschools.org. Provide your child's name and grade. Only one email address per student, please.
Upcoming Events
| Apr. 21: | CANCELED: Liberty vs RHS JVC Soccer @ RHS, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 21: | Garfield vs RHS Softball @ Lower Woodland #5, 4:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 21: | Seattle Prep vs RHS JVC Baseball @ Greenlake #1, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 21: | RHS Boys' Varsity Baseball vs Franklin @ Rainier Playfield, 3:45 p.m. |
| Apr. 21: | MAKEUP GAME: RHS Varsity Soccer vs Bothell @ RHS, 4:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 22: | RHS Girls' Tennis vs Ballard, Varsity @ Lower Woodland/ JV @ Laurelhurst, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 22: | RHS Girls' Golf vs Eastlake @ Sahalee, 3:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 22: | Redmond vs RHS Boys' Soccer @ Interbay, Varsity 7:30 / JV 5:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 23: | RHS Baseball vs Eastlake, Varsity @ Lower Woodland / JV @ Eastlake, 3:45 p.m. |
| Apr. 23: | Seattle Lutheran vs RHS JVC Baseball @ Greenlake #1, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 23: | RHS JVC Soccer vs Mount Si @ Mt. Si, 6:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 23: | RHS Softball vs Inglemoor @ Inglemoor Fastpitch Field, 6:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 23: | Track, Juanita vs Garfield @ SW Complex, 4:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 24: | RHS Girls' Golf vs Lake Washington @ Bellevue, 3:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 24: | Garfield vs RHS Girls' Tennis, Varsity @ Lower Woodland / JV @ Amy Yee T. Center, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 25: | Juanita vs RHS Softball @ Lower Woodland #5, 4:00 p.m. |
| Apr. 25: | RHS Boys' Soccer vs Woodinville @ Pop Keeney Field, Varsity 7:30 / JV 5:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 25: | Nathan Hale vs RHS JVC Baseball @ Greenlake #1, 3:30 p.m. |
| Apr. 25: | Woodinville vs RHS Baseball, Varsity @ Lower Woodland, 7:00 p.m. / JV @ Woodinville, 3:45 p.m. |
| Apr. 26: | Lake Washington Invitational (Girls Only) @ Lake Washington |
| Apr. 26: | Shoreline Invitational (Boys Only) @ Shoreline Stadium |
Daily Bulletin
April 17, 2008
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
THURSDAY – APRIL 17, 2008
REMINDER – MATH AND SCIENCE WASL TESTING APRIL 16, 17, & 18
COUNSELING/CAREER CENTER
Career Center (Room 108)
· Job Corps Tour (April 23rd)-The Sedro Woolley Job Corps Campus will be conducting a tour of their facilities on April 23rd. Job Corps is a residential career training program for students ages 16-24. Transportation will be provided. See Career Center for details.
· ACAP (Accounting Career Awareness Program)-Interested in a career in accounting, finance, computer science, or business? ACAP is a free, one-week University of Washington career exploration program for minority students. See Career Center for details.
· Trades Career Fair-Are you interested in exploring a hands-on career in the trades? Come to the Seattle Trades Career Fair on Friday, May 2nd to explore the possibilities! Details and permission slips available in the Career Center
FROM YOUR TEACHERS
ISRAELI/PALESTINIAN SPEAKERS – Come to the Library on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21 to hear two perspectives on the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. At 11:50 am on Friday listen to the group Nakba discuss Palestinian refugees and on Monday at 1:20 pm listen to a speaker from Stand with Us discuss the creation of Israel. I.Malcolm
ASB/CLUBS/GROUPS
CONGRATULATIONS! - We are very excited to announce that Alice S. and Alex C. earned the highest possible points to win a gold medal at the STAR EVENTS (Students Taking Action with Recognition) all state competition just held in Wenatchee last week. The next level is an all-expense paid trip to Orlando, FL. in July where they will complete against other Culinary Arts Teams for the National FCCLA (Family Careers Community Leaders of America) Competition. J.Ryles
EARTH SERVICE CORPS – will meet today in room 130. All welcome! K.Olson
SENIORS –
v Remember that senior poll you picked up and half filled out? Finish it! Turn it into the yearbook room (239) or someone on staff by Friday, April 18. Thank you! JMagidman
v Please stop by the Main Office before or after school to check with Mrs. Gamble to see that she has the correct spelling of your name for your diploma. M.Gamble
HEY ALL NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY JUNIORS – Do you want to be an officer? Applications available in room 143, and are due Friday April 18 to Ms. Tashibu. R.Olson
APRIL 25 IS THE NATIONAL DAY OF SILENCE – Pledge your support at either lunch on both Tuesdays and Thursdays by visiting our GSA table in the Commons. C.J.Wiley
DEADLINE TO TURN IN KICKIN’ IT WITH VANCE APPLICATION – is Tuesday, April 29, 2008. This is your last chance to enjoy a free lunch with Mr. Brian Vance before this school year is runs out. Grab your application outside of ASR room. MRBoswell
LIBRARY
A STRENUOUS LIFE 1999 – The Senior Quotes included a Spanish Proverb. “How beautiful it is to do nothing and rest afterward.”
IT’S NEW AND IT’S ON THE SHELF – Romeo and Juliet – Together (and Alive!) at Last by Avi. The plan to get two reluctant "lovers" together by means of a classroom production of Shakespeare's play has some very unexpected results.
BLOOD DRIVE ONLY A WEEK AWAY – Did you know blood makes up about 7 percent of your body weight? Donate next week.
YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE AN AP LITERATURE CLASS TO TAKE THE AP LITERATURE TEST – But it might help if you read this book. Ceremony by Leslie Silko. Follows Tayo a young Native American, after his release from a veteran's hospital following World War II as he searches for meaning and sanity in his life.
SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY STUDENT ASSISTANT WORKSHOP TUESDAY, APRIL 22ND – If your 16, you can attend the “Student Assistant Application Process Workshop” at the High Point Branch of SPL from 3:30 to 5, Tuesday, April 22nd. Assistants make $11.16 per hour. Call the branch at 684-7454 for details.
LUNCHROOM
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH TODAY? – Turkey Gravy w/ Mashed Potatoes