Roosevelt Raccoons

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2 Labor Day - no school

4 Picture Day - free dress

6 Family Dinner Dance 6-8pm

9 Vision to Learn testing

12 Coffee with the Principal 8:30am

17 School Site Council 4pm

19 Lockdown drill 9:25am

24 PTA meeting 6pm

30 No school

30 Goal setting conferences begin

As we head into September next week, things are really happening at Roosevelt. Students are getting into their learning, and smiling faces are everywhere! We are hoping to see you all next Friday at our Family Dinner Dance from 6-8pm. The theme is Neon Nights, so make sure to show off your bright colors.

There is a new 15mph school zone. Starting mid-August this year, Redwood City is rolling out a pilot program to improve safety around schools. By reducing speed limits to 15mph, we're encouraging careful driving and creating safer walking and biking routes for students. This initiative supports both safety and a healthier lifestyle for our community. Please refer to the map to see what streets the new speed limit zones will be located. The speed limits near school zones shall be in effect while children are going to or leaving

The Facility Master Planning process for the Redwood City School District, funded by Measure S, is a comprehensive plan that addresses current and future facility needs. To ensure the success of this project, it is crucial to gather diverse perspectives from across our school community. We are forming a Site Committee for Roosevelt that reflects a broad range of voices, including staff, members of the community, and parents of our students. The Facility Master Planning process will involve at least two Site Committee meetings. These meetings will serve as key opportunities for committee members to provide input, discuss priorities, and review preliminary plans. It will be a collaborative process that will culminate by the end of 2024 and result in a strategic and actionable plan for the future of our school facilities. If you would like to be a part of this process, please reach out to me at tmercer@rcsdk8.net to express your interest.

We are excited to welcome our new librarian, Ms. Robles. She is in the process of getting the library up and running for our students, but in the meantime, she has prepared a newsletter for you that is linked here. She is looking forward to meeting our students and their families.

Thank you so much for everyone who came to Back to School Night last night. We apologize that Ms. Kamlley’s TK presentation will need to be rescheduled, and she will reach out to her families when she is feeling better.

If you were unable to attend last night, or would like a reminder of what was shared with you, here are the links to the presentations:

• Kindergarten

• 1st Grade (Barrios)

• 1st Grade (Tsuchiyama)

• 2nd grade BTSN

• 3rd Grade (Heon/Marrot)

• 3/4 Combo

• 4th Grade

• 5th Grade

• TK-1st Grade ESLC

• 2nd-4th Grade ESLC

Students have access to a variety of services provided by mental health counselors at Roosevelt. Please use this form to see what services are available and how to access them. Additionally, please take a look at the following counseling group flyers. If you are interested in your child joining a counseling group or have any questions, please utilize the link on the flyer or call the Roosevelt Family Center at (650) 482-2114 ext: 4743.

• Anger Management

• Divorce & Separation

• Grief & Loss

Just a reminder that our school has a dress code. We have free dress every Friday and on certain spirit days. (Next week for photo day is free dress). Roosevelt “swag” is available through our online store. All colors can be worn as part of our dress code.

We still need 1 or 2 new members. The Roosevelt School Site Council (SSC) meets monthly online for about an hour. The role of the SSC is to ensure Roosevelt School is addressing the needs identified in the Site Plan (approved by the Redwood City School District Board of Trustees), overseeing the budget and actions needed. The SSC is made up of staff and parents/community members. The SSC will also be involved in the construction and modernization of the school through the new bond measure. Please let me know if you would be interested in joining. Either call the office at (650) 482-2413 or email tmercer@rcsdk8.net. Our first meeting will be on September 17 so I would like to have finalized members by then.

We are still do not have enough yard duty to support our students during lunch. If you would like to work for just over an hour each day at lunch, we would very much appreciate the assistance. The position is paid. Please contact the office if you are interested.

Did you miss the PTA Information Night? Not a problem! The PTA newsletter has all the details you need. Here’s a summary and for more details, check out the full newsletter here.

• The PTA is run by dedicated parent volunteers aiming to build community and enrich our students' experiences. We’re still looking for a few key board members, including an Assistant Treasurer and a Vice President. email whitney@roosevelt-pta.com to learn more

• So far, we've raised 18% of our annual fundraising goal—thank you to everyone who has contributed! There’s still plenty of time to contribute a “100% Pledge” of $350 per child or $500 per family. Donate here.

• If you want to get involved, we are seeking volunteers for various roles. Visit our volunteer sign-up

• Don't miss the Family Dinner Dance next Friday, September 6, from 6-8 pm—a fun evening with pasta, a photo corner, and DJ dancing. Tickets are just $5 per person or $20 per family. We still need some help, so please consider signing up here to volunteer.

• And on Friday, September 13, get a treat at Corner Yogurt at 1501 Woodside Rd, Redwood Cityand a portion of your purchase will benefit the PTA

Raising Empowered Athletes: A Youth Sports Parenting Guide for Raising Happy, Brave, and Resilient Kids on Thursday, September 5, 5:30-6:30pm. In her new book, Raising Empowered Athletes, peak performance coach Kirsten Jones offers a timely and down-to-earth guide for parents navigating the difficult decisions and extraordinary pressures of youth sports. Admission is free, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Register: https://kirstenjones2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

How to Raise a Citizen (And Why It’s Up to You to Do It) on Wednesday, September 11, 5:30- 6:30pm. In How to Raise a Citizen, Lindsey Cormack, PhD, offers an engaging and practical approach to discussing the inner workings of the U.S. government, and provides parents with strategies and necessary know-how to be able to impart these lessons to their children. Admission is free, and Spanish interpretation will be available. Register: https://lindseycormack2024suhsd.eventbrite.com

Here is the September/October schedule for the Second Harvest Food Bank.

August 5, 2024 // 5 de agosto, 2024

August 16, 2024 // 16 de agosto, 2024

If you want to see pictures of Roosevelt activities, please follow our English and Spanish Facebook pages.

Roosevelt School is rooted in a tradition of excellence and delivering a 21st century education based on critical thinking, problem-solving, using technology, and working together.

Website: https://www.rcsdk8.net/roosevelt
Location: 2223 Vera Avenue, Redwood City, CA, USA
Phone: 650-482-2413
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RooseveltElementarySchool