PTSA Parent Email
November 30, 2008
ROOSEVELT PTSA PARENT EMAIL BULLETIN – NOVEMBER 30, 2008
HOLIDAY TREE SALE – SUPPORT A LOCAL PTA Green Lake Elementary School’s Holiday Tree Sale begins Friday, November 28th and runs through Sunday, December 21st. The tree lot is located at the school, on NE 65th Street, four blocks west of I-5 and is open from 4 to 8 weekdays, 9 to 8 Saturdays, and 10 to 7 Sundays. The tree sale is staffed totally by parents and teachers, and all of their profits supplement the PTA budget which funds many education programs at the school.
ROOSEVELT ORCHESTRAS ONLINE AUCTION Roosevelt Orchestras will be hosting an online auction December 1-5th. We have lots of great things to check out. Come and give us a click! Items are available now for preview, and we will continue to update as more items come in. Great for holiday gift giving, and it gives twice. rooseveltorchestra.org/auction. Thanks, and happy preview!
RHS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS The Applications for the 2008-09 RHS Scholarships are available now in the Scholarship File in the Career Center, Room 108. RHS Scholarships are a constellation of scholarships, which are given to RHS students by various donors. Completed applications are due back January 6, 2:30 pm. Any graduating Senior may apply. (Dr. B)
OLD NEWS, BUT WORTH REPEATING!
SOPHOMORE CLASS NEWS Thank you to all the families who have participated in the Class of 2011 fundraiser “Four for 2011”! This will help make the senior activities (prom, luncheon, graduation and spree) more affordable. Our goal is to have everyone who wants to attend these senior year activities to be able to do so and remove cost as a barrier. It’s not too late to get involved! For more information email Holly Jacobsen at bhjacobsen@comcast.net or click on the web site www.rhsseattle.org/class-fundraising.php. Any donation is welcome!
The class of 2011 will be this year’s host of the Winter Ball on December 13th. There will be some volunteer opportunities including: ticket taking, decorations, treats etc. For those interested in helping please contact Amy Eernisee at ameeee@comcast.net. If you have further questions, feel free to contact any of the parent reps listed below. Thank you for all your support!
The Sophomore Class Parent Reps: Amy Eernisee ameeee@comcast.net, Alicia Kutsunai akutsunai@comcast.net, Tina Owens tdowens3@comcast.net, Martha Woodworth marthawoodworth@comcast.net, and Jean Shearer jkshearer@comcast.net
IT'S BASIC: EDUCATION FUNDING - DEC. 1, 2008, 7pm JSCEE (3rd & Lander) Seattle How much do schools really cost? And are we preparing our kids for work and college? Washington's education system is up against two big hurdles: Underfunding and inconsistent expectations. By law, the state has to pay for basic expenses; yet it's not covering actual salary costs and it's not keeping up with inflation. Our finance model is broken, and districts statewide are facing severe budget cuts. The state hasn't addressed this issue in 30 years. The good news is the Basic Education Finance Task Force is tackling this. The result of this group's efforts and the outcomes of this upcoming Legislative session will determine whether public schools are on the right track. Come learn more and find out how to make yourself heard in support of public education! Please visit www.seattlecouncilptsa.org/ for more info.
SENIORS, DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO GET A COUNSELOR RECOMMENDATION FOR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS Seniors, if you are applying to colleges that require a secondary school report/counselor recommendation or any other paperwork from your counselor, and the application deadline is over the December break (that is, anytime between 12/20 and 1/5), please make an appointment to see your counselor about this NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 3rd! We want to make sure that we have enough lead time to write you a good letter of recommendation.
MUSICAL AUDITIONS FOR CATS IS MEOWING YOUR WAY The auditions for the musical Cats begin on Dec. 2nd. You can read about the audition process on the bulletin board by room 154 - NE corner of the first floor. The musical audition packet and ALL the information is now available on line at www.rooseveltdrama.org.
The process is from Dec. 2 through Dec. 18th - a longer process and a bigger commitment if cast in musical. Student must read the entire packet and be able to commit to ALL the outside of class rehearsals. Make sure to wear clothes you can move and dance in, along with appropriate shoes.
DECEMBER CALENDAR
1 - 2009 Grad Ads Due Date to Receive Proof to Review
2 - Jazz Boosters Meeting - 7:30 PM - Band Room
4 - Jazz Nutcracker Performance for Seattle Public School Children - 10 AM and 11:45 AM
5 to 7 - Jazz Nutcracker Performance - RHS Theatre - (12/5 - 7:30 PM, 12/6 - 7:30 PM, and 12/7 - 2:00 PM)
8 - Drama Booster Meeting - 7:15 p.m.
9 - Late Arrival - RHS PD
9 - Drama Boosters - 7:15 PM - Room 154
10 - Late Arrival - RHS PD
19 - 1 hour Early Dismissal - Winter Break
22 to Jan 2 - No School - Winter Break
NEW STUDENT TOURS FOR 2009-2010 No need to call for an appointment --- show up for one of our Daytime Tours or attend our Choice Night. Both parents and students are welcome.
Daytime Visits
Thursday, January 15th, 9am to 10:45am
Thursday, February 5th, 9am to 10:45am
Tuesday, February 10th, 9am to 10:45am
Choice Night Thursday, February 5th, 7pm to 9pm
RHS Parents - if you are interested in helping with the daytime tours, please contact Maureen Dahlstrom at mmdahl@aol.com.
DUKE ELLINGTON’S JAZZ NUTCRACKER PERFORMED BY THE AWARD-WINNING ROOSEVELT HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND The Roosevelt Jazz Band is proud to present its ninth annual performance of Duke Ellington’s “Jazz Nutcracker,” at the Roosevelt High School Performing Arts Theatre on December 5th at 7:30 pm, December 6th at 7:30 pm and Dec. 7th at 2:00 pm. General Admission $20.00; Seniors $15.00; Students/Youth $10.00. Seating is limited. Purchase tickets on line at www.RooseveltJazz.org or call (206) 420-3931.
Composed toward the end of Ellington’s career, this Nutcracker is an outstanding example of one great composer (Ellington) re-thinking and re-imagining the work of another (Tchaikovsky). Ellington renamed the movements in Tchaikovsky’s Christmas-time classic with jazzy titles such as “Toot Toot Tootie Toot” and “Sugar Rum Cherry.” The Roosevelt Jazz annual Nutcracker concert is a favorite holiday tradition for many Seattleites; don't miss this new take on a classic.
TO THE PARENTS AND FRIENDS OF THE CLASS OF 2009 Start your holidays off right by joining us on Friday, Dec. 5, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at the Windermere home of John and Sallie Chaney for “Celebrate!,” our special adults-only evening of food, drinks and conversation to benefit the RHS Class of 2009. Co-hosts are Gregg and Jane Blodgett, Tom Chatriand and Cindy Gustafson and Steve and Gena Sears. Thanks to everyone who has already responded!
We have a wonderful menu planned, complete with hors d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert and drinks, in a festive setting. Bring your spouse, bring a friend, and spread the word—this is a great opportunity to socialize with fellow parents as well as support the senior class. This PTSA-sponsored event is $75 per person.
Your contribution goes towards the expenses of senior class activities, including the Senior Prom, Senior Luncheon and “Spree.” Spree is the substance-free party following graduation, which has been well-attended in the past and is a fun, positive RHS tradition. The total cost of the senior events in 2008 was $73,000, which was subsidized 50% by parent fundraising. The remaining costs were covered by ticket sales and student fundraisers, such as school dances.
For more information about attending this event or making a contribution to the RHS PTSA Class of 2009, please contact Sallie Chaney at salliecchaney@comcast.net. Thank you for your support!
RHS Class of 2009 Parent Committee
SAVE the DATE, GRAB a FOURSOME & SIGN UP! The RHS Foundation is hosting its 4th Annual Golf Tournament and Fundraiser on Monday, May 4th at Sand Point Country Club. Come join other RHS golfers and friends for a fabulous day of golf, and a chance to support today's Rough Riders!!!! A perfect holiday gift for the special RHS alum in your family! The link to the website for information and online registration is www.rooseveltfoundation.org. We look forward to seeing you!!!! Any questions, email Lorelle Shearer at lorelle1@comcast.net.
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