PTSA Parent Email
February 4, 2013
THE ROOSEVELT PTSA PARENT AND GUARDIAN EMAIL BULLETIN
February 4, 2013
VOTE “YES” for the School Levy! Ballots must postmarked by February 12. Mail it today!
CALENDAR
Mon, 2/4: PTSA Levy Phone Bank, 6:30pm
Tue, 2/5: Late Start, 10am
Wed, 2/6: Early Dismissal, 12:30pm
Thu, 2/7: RHS Information Night for Incoming Students,6:30pm
Sat, 2/9: Sports Booster Auction, 5:30pm
Thu, 2/14: 3hr Early Dismissal (partial furlough day)
Fri, 2/15: No School, Mid-winter break
Mon, 2/18: No School, Presidents Day
RHS calendar and the Daily Bulletin,
RHS Main Office: 252-4810 / Attendance: 252-4814
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Support the Seattle Schools Levy TONIGHT Hundreds of volunteers helped pass the school levy that funded the remodel of Roosevelt years ago - return the favor tonight and help our Roosevelt levy team call to get out the vote for the current school levies! Also, 26% of our schools' budget depends on the passage of the operations levy - our kids need our help. We'll be at campaign headquarters tonight from 6:30 to 8:30pm - come join us as long as you can to make easy calls to likely "YES" voters -pizza and beverages on site! HS and MS students welcome and there will be videos and games for younger kids.
Schools First offices are at the McKinstry Innovation Center, 210 S Hudson. For questions about the Levy, contact RHS Levy Representative, Catherine McConnell .
Roosevelt Annual Fund Drive starting now to keep staffing levels intact for next year - watch for information coming soon or make a donation on-line now through the Alliance for Education RHS Fund Drive link.
Roosevelt Sports Booster Auction and Hall of Fame Induction is Saturday February 9, 5:30 – 10:00pm. Please join us to help raise monies for Roosevelt’s tremendous sports programs and our fabulous trainer – Leslie Rodriguez. You can donate items to raise monies for a specific sport, give a cash donation or come and spend money and have a great evening. Tickets are $45/person until 1/31 and $65/person after that. Register and Procure now. Click here to register and donate. If you have any questions please email Leslie Fox leslie.a.fox@comcast.net.
Please Donate Dressy & Business Attire for Roosevelt Fundraiser! Have formalwear, dressy or business attire in the back of your closet, that either no longer fits or won't likely be worn again? We're seeking donations of: women's short or long party dresses, business attire, dress shoes, purses, jackets, bracelets, necklaces, and men's sport jackets, dress shirts, shoes, slacks and ties. All donated items will be offered for sale, to help teens and parents purchase wonderful “vintage” outfits at bargain prices! Proceeds from this sale will help fund graduation activities and scholarships for the RHS Class of 2014.
The 2nd Annual Dress to Impress Sale will be held at Roosevelt on March 1 & 2. (More details coming soon!) To donate, drop off items in Roosevelt's main office during school hours (additional donation sites coming soon) Donations may even be tax deductible; check with your tax advisor. (Note: Any unsold items will be donated to a nonprofit charitable organization to help more families.)
RHS PTSA Forum: Teens, Marijuana & Alcohol. We had a great crowd at the Jan 17th Forum. We are posting links to the materials, as we receive them. Click here for the Presentation Slides and Handouts. We are also hoping to post a video of the presentation done at Hale the previous week. Check the headlines at rhsseattle.org.
COUNSELING & CAREER CENTER NEWS
Drop/Add for Second Semester 2/4-2/8. Students have been able to work on second semester schedules since early fall. Accordingly, the drop/add period for second semester only goes through Friday 2/8. On Monday 2/4 periods 1 and 2, counselors are ONLY working with new students who have no schedule and students who have incomplete schedules. As of third period on 2/4, and through Friday 2/8, students can make appointments to see if schedule changes are possible. Beginning Monday 2/11, per district guidelines, schedules will only be changed in extenuating circumstances, with administrator approval, if the change does not cause any holes in students’ schedules, and students will receive a “W” withdrawal for the class that they are dropping. (After the fifth week of the semester, the rules for schedule changes remain the same except students will receive an E grade in any class they are dropping). Note: counselors’ appointment books for 2/4-2/8 will be available at the end of the school day on Thursday 1/31.
Job Openings With Ecology Youth Corps. Students, if you are between the ages of 14-17, and are interested in applying for a summer job with the Ecology Youth Corps, go to www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/swfa/eyc/nwro.html You can find out details about the job and also get a pdf of the application. Applications and reference forms must be submitted to EYC by 4/9/2013. We also have limited paper copies of the application in the Counseling Office.
Partial Scholarships for SAT Prep Classes. Juniors, are you going to take the SAT this spring? Would you like a voucher for a partial scholarship for the SAT Prep class offered by SAT Prep.org?There is a class starting 3/19, taught at Roosevelt (for May 5/4 SAT) and another one starting 4/24 taught at Nathan Hale (for 6/1 SAT). See your counselor and let her or him know why you think you are a good candidate for one of the vouchers.
The Summer Opportunities bulletin is posted on the Counseling Webpage. Follow the links from www.roosevelths.seattleschools.org - go to Services / Counseling / Summer Opportunities (link at the top of the page). Time now to plan for an extraordinary summer. (Dr. B)
SENIORS
Ken and Kathy Reid Scholarship Fund. Cobalt Mortgage and Partner Donors have teamed up to award almost $100,000 in Scholarships for students state-wide, ranging from $1000-$4000 in amount. Starting February 1st, students can apply online at www.CobaltScholars.org and the deadline for submission is March 15th. To be eligible for this scholarship you must be age 25 or under and be a high school senior at Roosevelt High School with plans to attend a four-year post-secondary institution. Applications will be evaluated based on merit and financial need, along with a combination of factors such as community service, leadership and unusual circumstances. Don't forget to look at the other scholarships they offer at the Cobalt sight, including one for those attending Washington State University.
Scholarship OpportunityThe Women’s University Club Foundation is inviting us to nominate 1 RHS graduating senior female for one of three $8,000 scholarships. Are you that student? Scholarships monies will be awarded in annual increments of $2,000 upon verification that the recipient remains in good standing with the academic institutions she is attending, as determined by the school. They are looking for a US Citizen and Documented Non-Citizen, person with a good character, with demonstrated achievement and commitment. Preference will be given to a young woman with a record of public service and demonstrated leadership ability.
To be considered for this nomination here is what you need to get to Dr. Beaston by 3 pm on January 29, 2013: (1) Resume (1-2 pages), (2) Letter of recommendation from Adult Mentor or Counselor, (3) Statement (1 page) discussing your activities and accomplishments while in high school and how these experiences have contributed to your growth, how they will shape your future, and help you achieve your goals in college and beyond. Note: Must be able to attend the BRAVA award dinner on Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Scholarship BulletinThe Roosevelt Scholarship Bulletin (#5 now available) & the Seattle Schools Scholarship Bulletins can be found on several ways:
1. Connect Edu: (for Roosevelt, Seattle Schools S. Bulletins, and scholarships sent from Connect edu) Connect Edu: Sign onto Connect Edu> My Portfolio >Documents >click on desired Scholarship (blue)
2. RHS FUSION website: Go to roosevelths.seattleschools.org - select “academics”, then “scholarships”.
3. RHS Fusion website: Go to Services > Counseling > Scholarships
Early notification of some scholarships frequently comes in the Daily Bulletin. (Dr. B)
Senior Yearbook Grad Ads. Space still available in the yearbook for Grad Ads! We will continue to accept Grad Ads for the 2013 yearbook until space is filled. The order form is available in the Main Office, outside room 239 and on the RHS website under Activities. New this year, pictures can be uploaded to www.hjeshare.com. Use the school code HJ07136 and send us your photos. Email Janine Magidman jtmagidman@seattleschools.org with questions.
STUDENT CLUBS/GROUPS
Read more about student activities in the Daily Bulletin.
COMMUNITY NEWS
Vote “YES” for the School Levy! The Roosevelt PTSA Board has endorsed the Seattle school levy, which you will have an opportunity to vote on via mail-in ballot by February 12. The Operations and Capital levies are replacing expiring levies; they are not new taxes. The schools' operations budget is 27% funded through the Operations Levy. The Capital levy provides funding for building safety and capacity building plus technology updates. Please support your Seattle Public School levies by filling out and returning your mail-in ballot. Ballots will be mailed by January 22.
LINKS AND RESOURCES
RHS Fusion Website: roosevelths.seattleschools.org
RHS PTSA website: rhsseattle.org
Follow Principal Vance on Twitter: @RooseveltHS.
RHS Student Newspaper: therooseveltnews.org
RHS Athletics Calendar
RHS Sports Boosters: boosters.rhssports.org.
Contact RHS Drama Boosters: Friends of Roosevelt Drama
RHS Orchestra Boosters: rooseveltorchestra.org
RHS Band Boosters: riderband.org
RHS Jazz Boosters: rooseveltjazz.org
RHS Science Boosters: rooseveltscience.org
RHS Foundation: rooseveltfoundation.org
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