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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 18, 2008
ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL
FRIDAY – APRIL 18, 2008
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
BLOOD DRIVE! – There will be a blood drive on Thursday, April 24 in the auxiliary gym. Students who are the age of 16 to 17 require a permission slip. All students need photo ID. We will have a sign up sheet in the Lower Commons during both lunches. T. Tashibu
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
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 the school year runs out. Grab your application outside of the ASR room. MRBoswell
LIBRARY
A STRENUOUS LIFE 2000 – “The 1999-2000 school year saw the return of Activity Period and the arrival of the Mentorship/Advisory Period, both held on opposite Fridays and intermixed with an occasional assembly.”
IT’S NEW AND IT’S ON THE SHELF – Finn by Katherine Jay Bacon. Unable to speak after his parents and sister are killed in a plane crash, sixteen-year-old Finn comes to stay with his grandmother on her Vermont farm, where his friendship with a neighbor, the activities of local drug dealers, and the actions of a hybrid wolf force him to deal with his grief.
IF YOUR SIGN IS TAURUS – [April 20 – May 20] Taurus is symbolized by the Bull. You may be stubborn, but your grounded, steady demeanor makes you someone others can count on. You're also a sensualist who loves good food, physical affection, romance and material goods -- and only the best of everything. For more information, go to http://www.astrology.com/ssc/taurus.html.
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. Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov. Chekhov's last play, written in 1904, tells the story of an aristocratic Russian family that struggles to maintain their status in a changing world as they are faced with the prospect of selling the family estate to a land developer in order to pay off their debts.
PASSOVER IS HERE! – Tomorrow at sundown the Jewish celebration of Passover will begin. The traditional greeting to your Jewish friends is for a sweet or kosher Passover.
HINDU FESTIVAL OF HANUMAN JAVANTI CELEBRATED THIS SUNDAY – “Hanuman is worshipped for his strength, valor, and agility. As a deity with magical powers as he had the power to assume any form he liked and the ability to conquer evil spirits.” For more information, go to http://www.cuisinecuisine.com/Festival%20of%20Hanuman%20Jayanti.htm or come to the library.
BLOOD DRIVE ONLY A WEEK AWAY – Did you know there is no substitute for human blood? Donate next week.
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? – Teriyaki Beef Dippers w/ Steamed Rice