PTSA Parent Email
April 19, 2009
ROOSEVELT PTSA PARENT EMAIL BULLETIN –APRIL 19, 2009
WASL TESTING CONTINUES THIS WEEK
Testing will occur this week until 10am. Periods 1, 2 and 3 will meet on Monday and 4, 5 and 6 on Tuesday. Students should check the list by the counseling office to determine if they must test. All sophomores and others who have not taken the science WASL are expected to be in attendance for the science WASL.
RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED FOR GOLDEN ACORN AWARD
Each year the Roosevelt PTSA gives Golden Acorn Awards to people who have given exemplary volunteer service to children and youth in our school community. The Golden Acorn Award is very special and is given for continued and dedicated service. This is an excellent way to honor PTSA members for their contributions.
We would like you to participate in the selection of our award recipient(s) through your recommendations. Please download a Golden Acorn Nomination Form, or pick one up in the Main Office, and return it by April 30, 2009, to Kari Monsen at john.kari@comcast.net, drop it off in the Main Office, or mail to 8705 25th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98115.
PARENT SURVEY RESULTS
The results of last fall's parent surveys are here.
RHS PROM AND SPREE TICKET SALES REMINDER
Dear Class of 2009 Students and Parents/Guardians:
Reminder: Ticket sales for Prom and Spree have begun at lunchtime in the Commons. These are the upcoming dates—don’t miss out!
Prom, Sat., May 2 at The Columbia Tower Club, 5th & Columbia. $40per person
Invitations were handed out in homeroom classes Apr. 6.
Ticket Sales: Mon. through Fri., April 20-24; Mon.-Tues., Apr. 27-28.
PTSA-Sponsored Senior Party, “Spree,” Wed., June 10 following Graduation, $80per person (price goes up to $120 after May 22)
Ticket Sales and Bus Sign-ups: Mon. through Fri., April 20-24; Mon.-Tues., Apr. 27-28, Tues. through Thurs., May 12-14; May 19-21.
Note: signed parent/guardian permission form required for participation
Parent chaperones are needed for both Prom and Spree. Please contact Marlo Madsen ,arlomadsen@yahoo.com about being a Prom chaperone(7:45 p.m. until needed, and Cindy Gustafson tcad@comcast.net, or Chie Okinaka okinakan@yahoo.com if you can help chaperone Spree.
SEATTLE COUNCIL PTSA E-NEWS
We’re down to the wire. Even if you’ve called or emailed before, please do so again. We especially need to reach key leaders:
Gov. Gregoire: (360) 902-4111, or Gov. Gregoire
Sen. Brown: (360) 786-7604, or brown.lisa@leg.wa.gov
Speaker Chopp: (360) 786-7920, or chopp.frank@leg.wa.gov
Tell them you are calling in support of education finance reform and want the strongest bill possible – and that’s ESHB 2261, passed by the House 71-26.
If you need more info, here’s why:
- High-risk kids need early education. It’s a smart upfront investment that pays for itself academically and socially
- Kids need a six-period day to get the credits they need for college
- Kids need Core 24, and not just the college-bound ones. ALL KIDS need the skills employers require, and that means more math, science and language courses
- Kids need great teachers
- Impending cuts are going to hurt schools and kids. We need a plan in place NOW on how to rebuild and create the system kids need.
These principles were part of the Basic Education Finance Task plan endorsed by the Washington PTA, the Seattle Council PTSA and the Seattle School Board.
Superintendent’s update: Superintendent’s Presentation
High School math materials adoption: School board vote April 22.
Student assignment, policy revision:
OLD NEWS, BUT WORTH REPEATING!
SUMMER SCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR CREDIT RETRIEVAL OR FOR MISSING CORE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
Do you need to make up credit in a core academic class you failed or do you need a core academic class for graduation that is not available to you at Roosevelt? Will you be in Seattle July 6--July 30, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday? If so, see your counselor so that you can get referred to summer school and find out about the registration process. High School Summer School sites are Roosevelt, West Seattle, Cleveland and Garfield (not all classes are available at all sites).
NELA CENTER “COLLEGE KNOWLEDGE” WORKSHOPS
Students and parents are invited to attend a free “College Knowledge” Workshop. Get information about the college search and application process, as well as information about how to pay for college, along with free food, giveaways and raffles. Sponsored by NELA Center. Pick any workshop location: 4/22 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Garfield HS; 4/23 3:00 -5:00 p.m. at Franklin HS; 4/28 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Cleaveland HS; and 4/29 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. at Rainier Beach H.S. Call NELA for more information AND TO RSVP, 206-461-5366 or e-mail washingtoncenter@nela.net. W. Krakauer
YEARBOOKS FOR SALE - APRIL 13TH TO 30TH
Yearbooks for sale April 13th to 30th.
$45.00 in the Bookroom during both lunches and before school.
Order yours now! After April 30th they may be sold out!
HOST A STUDENT FROM SERBIA
Host a high school student or youth leader from Serbia, May 3rd to 18th. This is a well-regarded US State Department sponsored program, the Serbian Youth Leadership Program. A reverse exchange is being planned for 2010. Please email Janine Magidman at jtmagidman@seattleschools.org for more information and an application.
SCHOLARSHIP BULLETIN #13 IS NOW ONLINE
The Scholarship Bulletin can be found at the 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.
CLASS OF 2011 – JAMBA JUICE EXTRAVAGANZA
During the next few weeks pick up a Jamba Juice flier at school (ASR) and turn it in when you make a purchase – part of the proceeds will be donated to the Class of 2011 for their Prom and Spree events.
Also to the Parents of the Class of 2011: please send in your Four for 2011 donations supporting Prom/Spree and Luncheon events for their Senior Year. Any amount will be greatly appreciated. For more information contact Holly Jacobsen at bhjacobsen@comcast.net or check out the web site at www.rhsseattle.org/class-fundraising.php. Donations can be sent to 4816 NE 41st Seattle, 98105. Please make checks payable to RHS PTSA Class of 2011.
VOCAL JAZZ NIGHT – RENO SEND OFF
The Vocal Jazz I group will be having a warm up performance before heading off to compete at the Reno Jazz Festival. Please come to here them April 21st at 7:00pm in the Band Room. Free admission!
SENIORS, 60 HOURS OF SERVICE LEARNING MUST BE COMPLETED, DOCUMENTED AND TURNED IN BY 5/15/09
Members of the class of 2009, by 5/15 will you have completed 60 hours of service learning, documented your hours, and submitted the documentation to the counseling office? This is a graduation requirement that cannot be waived. If you have any questions about how many hours you still need to complete, if you will not have your 60 hours completed by 5/15 but do have a definite plan for getting the hours done prior to Senior checkout on 6/9, or if you have any other questions about service learning, see your counselor ASAP. W. Krakauer
ATTENTION ALL GOLFERS!
The RHS Foundation is hosting its 4th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 4 at the Sand Point Country Club! This year, golfers will have the opportunity to choose between regulation play or "fun" play, i.e. scramble. The registration fee includes cost of your 18-hole game, a boxed lunch, dinner and 2 beverage tickets. Participants may also choose to forego golf, and join us for dinner and a short program followed by a Raise the Paddle fundraiser. So, grab a foursome and sign up today! And, pass the word to interested players and business owners you know who might like to be a hole sponsor or contribute to the Foundation's endowment. Sign up information can be found at www.info.rooseveltfoundation.org.
THE RHS FOUNDATION IS SPONSORING TOURS OF RHS ON APRIL 25!!
Attention: Alumni, Parents and Friends of Roosevelt High School! Would you like to take a tour of the "new" Roosevelt? Or, have you been looking for an opportunity to show your family and friends your old stomping ground? Here's your chance! On Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 1-4 p.m., the Roosevelt High School Foundation will offer guided tours of the building. Don't miss it! This is a free event, but registration is required at www.info.rooseveltfoundation.org.
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