Daily Bulletin
May 1, 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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Extra, Extra, Read all about it! Roosevelt News needs YOU! If you are interested in becoming a writer or a photographer for The Roosevelt News, pick up a hot-off-the-press 2009-10 application in room 235. Cartoonists are also welcome. Deadline for all applications is May 13th.
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
Graduating Seniors who have been accepted at North Seattle Community College: If you have been accepted at NSCC and would like to be considered for a Tuition Scholarship, please email Dr. Beaston at: lbeaston@seattleschools.org by Friday, May 8. Dr. B
Scholarship Bulletin #14 is now online. The Scholarship Bulletin can be found at the RHS website: RHS website: www.rhsseattle.org Go to Academics, then go to Scholarships for general scholarship information
Go to the Counseling Center website to see the Scholarship Bulletin LB
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
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
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
NOTIFY LIBRARIAN OF IMPORTANT DATES – Are there calendar dates you would like researched and mentioned in the bulletin? Check with the librarian for help.
A STRENUOUS LIFE 1950 – This years Senior Play was You Can’t Take It With You. It’s the story of a family where everyone does as they please. One member joins the circus, another plays the xylophone, and another makes fireworks in the basement. This lent itself to some unusual sound effects.
TURNING 18 THIS MONTH? – Happy Birthday! Celebrate! Stop by the library and get your voter’s registration form.
IMPRESS MR. BROWN! – Tell him that on this day in 1916, the word “jazz” first appeared in print.
YOU DON’T NEED TO TAKE AN AP LITERATURE CLASS TO TAKE THE AP LITERATURE TEST – The Loved One: an Anglo-American Tragedy by Evelyn Waugh. Mr. Joyboy, an embalmer, and Aimee Thanatogenos, crematorium cosmetician, find their romance complicated by the appearance of a young English poet.
WHERE COULD YOU GO TO HIGH SCHOOL IF YOU LIVED IN MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA? – Roosevelt High School, of course! Take a virtual visit at http://rosevelt.mpls.k12.mn.us.
LUNCHROOM
WHAT’S FOR LUNCH TODAY? – Whole Grain Chicken Egg Roll w/Vegetarian Pancit Noodles