Daily Bulletin
April 30, 2009
MISCELLANEOUS
GRADUATION ANNOUNCEMENTS? Did you order graduation announcement? Did you miss picking up last week? Stop in room 164 before school and both lunches. All late orders are here as well. HP
LA HONORS Attn: All students participating in LA Honors this semester – Have you completed your Book Seminars? Set right here in Washington, Snow Falling on Cedars is an enthralling murder mystery and a story of a doomed love affair. It explores war, race, and the mysteries of human motivation. The date has been changed to May 19th Sign Up!
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UPWARD BOUND Attention all 9th and 10th graders! Upward Bound is recruiting students once again for their program. Grab yourself an application packet from the counseling office today! Priority deadline is Friday, May 1st. WK
Are you interested in student voice, planning student events and being a part of student government? Pick up an election packet outside room 109 next week. They are due May 6th. Packets are for class and ASR officers. Attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, April 29th in room 109. MRBoswell
Interested in planning assemblies, working with clubs, and with ASR/Class officers to plan events? Pick up the Appointed Position packets outside room 109 beginning May 11th. They are due May 19th with interviews on May 20th and 21st. MRBoswell
CAREER CENTER
Last Chance to Sign Up for College Awareness Day-at UW-Bothell on Friday, May 1st. This FREE event will feature information on financial aid, college admissions, and student life from college students, faculty, and admission staff panels. See bulletin board outside of Career Center for permission slips.
Colleges That Change Lives Presentation-will be held on Saturday, August 1st at 10am in the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. For more information see www.CTCL.org.
Juneteenth Education Queen Pageant-is seeking applicants between the ages of 15-19 who are committed to serving the community and believe in the power of education. Applications and details are available in the Career Center.
Washington State Math Olympiad Service Learning Opportunity-will be held on May 2nd from 7am-3pm at Mercer Middle School. Volunteer help is needed. See “Service Learning Board” across the hall from the Career Center for details.
Exploring College Options Student/Parent Information Sessions-will be held on Sunday, May 17th at the Hilton in Bellevue and Monday, May 18th at SEATAC. Representatives from Duke, Georgetown, Harvard, Penn, and Stanford will be available. See www.exploringcollegeoptions.org.
Library Teen Assistant Positions-are open until April 30th. See www.spl.org to apply.
ASB/CLUBS/GROUPS
NAT’L HONOR SOCIETY Attention Nat’l Honor Society Members! Your volunteer hours are due on Monday, May 18th. If you have any questions, see Ms. Tashibut after school. TT
NAT’L HONOR SOCIETY Attn all Nat’l Honor Society officer applicants your application is due Friday, 4/24. You MUST turn in your application to Rm. 143 by 2:30 pm. Late applications will not be accepted! TT
CHEER TRYOUTS We’ve got spirit, how about you? Interested in being a RHS Cheer/Yell Leader? Tryouts begin Monday, May 4th. Pick up your application packet in the Main Office Today! All are welcome. MB
RIDER/RIDERETTES SHOWCASE Hey Roosevelt, on May 14th your Rider/Riderettes will be hosting a showcase full of not only dancing, but other performances as well. More info will be coming soon. For those interested in being in the show, talk to one of the dancers. MB
FRESHMAN ICE CREAM POTLUCK May 15th come and jam with all freshman: It’s $3 – just bring toppings and musical instruments. MB
ATTN SENIORS! The Senior Poll for the yearbook is out and we want your responses! Pick one up outside Rm. 239 if you don’t have one! They are Due to Rm. 239 by Next Friday, April 24th. Don’t Forget. J. Magidman
FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY Hey Roosevelt, when you go to Jamba Juice, you can help fundraise. Just pick up a Jamba Juice flyer in front of ASR and drop it off at Jamba Juice when you buy a beverage. Roosevelt will get 20% of the profit from your purchase. Go buy a Jamba Juice soon to help support your school. MB
SENIOR LUNCHEON Pictures needed for the Senior Luncheon! Seniors should submit pictures to rhsseniors2009@yahoo.com by May 10th. MB
Opportunity to work with a professional artist to leave your mark on Roosevelt! Contact Ben Notkin at bensnotkin@gmail.com or sign up outside the ASR Rm 109 if you want to make an individual mural. Project begins April 27th. Sign up now! C Otto
POWDER PUFF FOOTBALL Attention Junior and Senior Girls! Power Puff Football is finally here. The game will be on Wednesday, May 20th. Required paperwork can be picked up outside the ASR Rm. 109 and is due no later than Friday, May 8th. MB
INVISIBLE CHILDREN ASR is hosting T-Shirt making for those signed up for invisible children’s The Rescue. Come to the courtyard at 2:30 on Wednesday, 4/22 and bring your own shirt. Spray paint and stencils provided. MB
SHOWCASE YOUR TALENT IN THE HALLS – Be part of a short project to get your art work installed above the lockers. Sign up by Ms. Otto’s photography room 251 ASAP. The project will begin Tuesday, April 28th after school in art room 253 and run through the end of the week. MB
LIBRARY
A STRENUOUS LIFE 1950 – “The Vagabond Revue was the result of the work and cooperation of two hundred or more students. The revue is an annual tradition which gives almost everyone who wishes, a chance to display his talent.”
IT’S NEW AND IT’S ON THE SHELF – Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar. Gossip Girl, an unknown narrator, shares the inside scoop on her friends and foes in a privileged private school in New York City, focusing on the return of the beautiful Serena van der Woodson, who is rumored to have been kicked out of boarding school.
TEEN BOOK CLUB AT GREEN LAKE BRANCH OF SPL The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: a fable by John Boyne. Bored and lonely after his family moves from Berlin to a place called "Out-With" in 1942, Bruno, the son of a Nazi officer, befriends a boy in striped pajamas who lives behind a wire fence. Book Club meets Tuesday, May 12th from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Interested? Sign up and pick up a book at the reference desk, or call 684.7547. You can also e-mail the teen services librarian at jesten.ray@spl.org.
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.
Long Day’s Journey Into Night by Eugene O’Neill. Depicts a day in the life of a family deteriorating under drug addiction, alcoholism, and imminent death.
WHERE COULD YOU GO TO HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU LIVED IN WYANDOTTE, MICHIGAN? – Roosevelt High School, of course! Take a virtual visit at http://rhs.wyandotte.org/.
LUNCHROOM
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH TODAY? – Taco Salad w/Seasoned Beef, Black Beans & Cheddar Cheese