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Hall of Fame Auction - Feb. 4th - Buy Your Discounted Tickets By Jan 31st
Tickets and donations to this year's Sports Auction can now be made online. For more information, please go to to the Athletic Booster's website http://rooseveltathleticboosters.org/default.aspx and click on "Auction" to purchase tickets/donate items for the Auction. Purchase your tickets early and receive a discount on the price of admission to this fun annual event that benefits Athletics at Roosevelt!
Roosevelt Jazz Band Jazz Journeys Concert - Feb. 10th
Roosevelt Jazz Band Jazz Journeys Concert on Friday, February 10th at 7:30pm. The internationally renowned Roosevelt High School Jazz Band will be sharing the stage with the award-winning jazz bands from Eckstein and Hamilton Middle Schools. Join us for a wonderful night of music in the beautiful Roosevelt Performing Arts Theatre. $10 donation. Bring a few extra dollars for the delicious bake sale. This will be a swinging night to remember. Don't miss it! For more information, visit www.rooseveltjazz.org.
UW in High School - Feb. 15th
UW in High School....that is correct! Come to our PTSA meeting at 7:00PM in the RHS Library to hear how your student might earn college credits this spring. Tim Stetter, coordinator for the University of Washington, College in High School program, will make a presentation about the new Language Arts (LA) classes being offered to our students at RHS.
The classes will be taught by Roosevelt LA teachers who work closely with the University to develop a rigorous curriculum. The students will be challenged with college level materials in an age appropriate environment; developing their study skills and earning a grade (credit) based on the full semesters work. UW in High School is fee based but cost effective way to earn college credits. Tim will be able to answer your questions about the UW in High School program at our PTSA meeting. Whether you are a parent or a student, this meeting will provide useful information about this opportunity at our school.
Order Your Yearbook Now!
Yes, there is still time to order a yearbook. Purchase in February from Mrs. Magidman in room 239, before/after school or during 2nd lunch. Cost is $45.00.
Travel To Brazil This Summer
One more travel opportunity, to Belize, this summer, as a Youth Ambassador. Information available at http://www.partners.net/partners/2012_US_Youth_Ambassadors.asp. Applications due February 10. J. Magidman
Roosevelt Italian Cultural Exchange Program 2011-12
Planning is underway for Roosevelt’s 3rd cultural exchange trip with Giacomo Floriani High School in Riva del Garda, Italy. Our trip is a 10 day trip, but using only 5 school days. The cost is basically airfare, ground transportation and museum entrance fees. Lodging and most meals will be provided by the host family. Jo Ellen Hathaway and three other teachers will serve as chaperones on the trip.
If you or your son/daughter are interested in a program like this please come to a meeting on February 7th at 7:00 PM in Room 107. The exchange has been a great cultural and educational experience for all who have participated. If you are unable to attend but would like more information please contact Jo Ellen Hathaway at jshathaway@seattleschools.org or 206 617-2264.
Download the Information Form for additional details.
Senior Families - Submit your Grad Ad for the Yearbook Now!
Parents and friends of Seniors! Now is the time to get your Grad Ad submitted for the yearbook. Download the Yearbook 2012 Graduate Ad Form.
Donate Your Formalwear to the Sophomore Class Fundraiser
Donate Formalwear: Cleaning out closets? Please hold on to any items you’d be willing to donate to the upcoming Dress to Impress sale in early March. We’ll be looking for women’s long and short dresses, purses, pumps, and jewelry, as well as men’s jackets, slacks, ties and dress shoes. (All donations may be tax deductable and proceeds will go to benefit the RHS Class of 2014 Graduation Fund.) Watch for donation and sale details in coming in January. Thanks!
Bell Schedule When a Two Hour Delay Due to Weather Is Announced
When the Seattle School District announces a two hour delay due to weather, this will be the class schedule at RHS:
Period 1 - 10:00–10:35
Period 2 - 10:40–11:20
Period 3 - 11:25–11:55 First Lunch
12:00–12:35 Class Time
Or
Period 3 - 11:25–12:00 Class Time
12:05–12:35 Second Lunch
Period 4 - 12:40–1:15
Period 5 - 1:20-1:55
Period 6 - 2:00–2:30
Winter Weather Email From Seattle School District
How to Find Out If Your School is Delayed or Canceled---Content from the Email Sent On 11/18/11 from the SSD Office of Public Affairs)
Dear families,
When we are expecting snow or inclement weather, a Seattle Public Schools central office team continually monitors conditions across the district. That includes having staff drive some of the streets that are typically more treacherous in snow and ice.
After consulting with other agencies, a decision is made about whether to delay school by two hours or if a closure is necessary. That decision is typically made by 5:30 a.m.
We communicate to staff and families in the following ways:
- Information is immediately sent to all Seattle TV and radio stations
- Information is posted on www.seattleschools.org
- Families will receive an automated phone call via School Messenger
- Check www.SchoolReport.org
Staff and families will receive one of the following four messages:
Seattle Public Schools: Two hours late – buses operating on snow routes. No door-to-door service. No Preschool or Head Start. - Seattle Public Schools: Two hours late – buses operating on regular routes. No door-to-door service. No Preschool or Head Start.
- Seattle Public Schools: Schools closed.
Please note: During winter weather conditions, safety is our top priority. Our buses may run up to an hour late in the afternoon during slick weather conditions.
Thank you,
Office of Public Affairs
Volunteers Needed
Your Help Is Needed – Sign up online now to Volunteer! It’s fast & easy. Check out the volunteer descriptions on the PTSA pages, and mark the projects that interest you. As those activities come up, you’ll get a call or an email with specifics on when, where and how you can help.
Volunteering is a great way to meet other parents, your kid’s classmates, and keep track of what’s happening at Roosevelt. No matter how much (or how little) time you have, you can choose from helping at school during daytime, evening, the weekend, or work from home - assisting on one-time or ongoing projects. "Many hands make short work" whether you stuff reports cards, help in the library, teen health center, lead school tours, chaperone dances, help set up an auction, or senior graduation, or provide help "as needed". Make a difference! Sign up today and keep programs and activities running smoothly for your kids!
Need Help With Your Homework?
Homework Center --- located in the Library, Monday - Thursday from 2:30 - 3:50.
Get help with homework, research, etc. or just have a quiet place to study.
Welcome Freshman and Other New RHS Families - Opt In to Get School Related Emails
Welcome to RHS! Do you want to:
- stay in touch with what's happening at RHS via email several times a week?
- get important information about what is going on with your student's class?
- receive the Rider Record newsletter via email to help save paper and reduce costs?
- be included in the RHS Directory?
It's simple. Just opt in on the PTSA Email & Directory Online Opt In page for each of your RHS students to:
- receive weekly PTSA Parent Email bulletins (similar to the Student Daily Bulletin), important information about what's happening in your student's graduating class, other school information, and a link to the Rider Record via email. Your contact information will not be published or distributed.
- include your name and your student's contact information in the RHS Class Directory. Your contact information will be published and distributed only to others who also opt-in to receive the Directory. Directory information is distributed at least twice per year.
Header: Architectural drawing of the new Roosevelt High School facility, courtesy of Bassetti Architects.
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