Roosevelt Wildcat Weekly 🐾

MARCH 1 - MARCH 31

INSPIRING REAL-LIFE WOMEN BOOKLIST

WOMEN IN PICTURE BOOKS

WOMEN IN MIDDLE GRADE & YOUNG ADULT

Spring forward: Daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March for most of the US.

This year, you'll lose one hour of sleep on Sunday, March 9, when the clocks spring forward at 2 a.m., but in turn, you'll gain later sunsets starting on Sunday. Here's what you need to know about daylight saving time and how to prepare yourself before it happens:

When is daylight saving time?

The clocks will officially spring forward by an hour at 2 a.m. on Sunday. If you use your smartphone as an alarm, there is no need to do anything, as the clocks will adjust automatically. However, if you use an analog or digital clock that isn't connected to Wi-Fi, you’ll need to set the clock one hour ahead before you go to bed.

We need your help! It is time to see what is working, not working, and what needs are not being met for the actions and services being provided to our students in VUSD! We will share the community themes out publicly at the April 17th Board Meeting!

LCAP/Blueprint Input Survey

• English

• Spanish

Attention 8th-grade students and families: Please check out our RMS High School Registration Timeline for important information and upcoming events.

Current 6th and 7th grade students who are interested in ASB and/or Yearbook need to apply at the links below. We’ve also added the description of the classes. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Parents, please remind your students, that the deadline to apply for ASB and/or YEARBOOK is Wednesday, March 19th, at 3:30 pm.

ASB Grade Level: 7th, 8th.

CLICK HERE for the ASB application

CLICK HERE for a video description of ASB

Prerequisite: Teacher letter of recommendation, ASB application & interview.

ASB provides an opportunity for students to develop leadership, communication, and team building skills while fostering an exciting school climate. The class will plan and implement school activities, dances, community events, promote school spirit, and organize recognition for outstanding achievement.

YEARBOOK PUBLICATIONS Grade Levels: 7th, 8th.

CLICK HERE for YEARBOOK application

CLICK HERE for a video description of YEARBOOK

Prerequisite: Application, interview, & teacher approval.

Year-long class which includes learning aspects of photography and desktop publishing utilizing digital cameras, photo editing programs, and layout programs to create the school yearbook. Focus includes expository writing, photography, internet/web publishing, sales and budget, and interviewing skills.

🌟Follow us on Instagram and discover the incredible activities happening at Roosevelt Middle School! 🎉 From our great band and choir concerts 🎼🎶to the creativity of our students, field trips, and great events, there's always something exciting. Join our community and stay updated on all the latest events and initiatives that make Roosevelt a place of learning and joy! 📚✨

#RooseveltMiddleSchool #SchoolActivities #CommunityEngagement #EducationMatters

@RMSWILDCATSVUSD

Good luck, Ms. Lewis, in your new endeavor! Thank you for your incredible dedication over the past four years as a history teacher, ASB director, and Community School Coordinator at RMS. You've made a lasting impact, and you will be greatly missed!

On Wednesday, March 5, 2025, the Advanced (Wildcat and Men’s) and Intermediate (Cantate) Choirs participated in Choir Mock Fest. Students performed for two guest judges (retired music teachers) and were evaluated. They received comments and scores regarding their performance. The judges also worked with each group to improve their performance. These students will attend the official Choir Festival on Tuesday, March 11th, next week!🎶

🎵CANTANTE🎤

🐾WILDCAT AND MEN'S🎶

The Vista Teen Outreach (VTO) President, Mrs.Becky Kwock visited our site to learn more about our Nutrition Club and RMS Food Pantry, which is sponsored by the VTO with non-perishable food items throughout the year.

We are so thankful to the VTO team for striving to equip schools throughout Vista and Oceanside with food to provide to families with healthy and yummy food. 💛

Last Thursday, February 27th, we had a productive meeting to discuss the success of some of our school programs, like the Literacy Lab. We also analyzed some of our student data to make suggestions and plans for the next school year.

This week's STEM Challenge was to design a Hydraulic Tree. The challenge was the following, "your neighbor's orchard went through a drought so you help them plant new trees that will grow and flourish."

Students learned about the concept of hydraulics and they are currently building their own hydraulic tree.

Last Friday Ms. Lee's 6th grade science classes had an interactive, hands-on learning experience as they discovered the difference of the rate of spread/diffusion of food coloring in hot versus cold water. This is a great introduction into our new unit on Thermal Energy! The students worked together in groups to communicate effectively, think critically, and reflect on the differences between items that are warmer and cooler. The students also got to spend some time in the sun as the weather is warming up! 🌞

Shoutout to Ms. Bursvold and her amazing 7th-grade math classes! Since introducing 99math, student engagement and motivation have skyrocketed as they practice math fluency in a fun and interactive way. Not only are they more excited about math, but they’re also using their math tools more consistently to ensure accuracy—showing great perseverance. Keep up the fantastic work, Ms. Bursvold and students! Way to go!

Another successful day at the Sewing Club some of our moms worked on aprons for gardening or cooking. While others worked on some makeup bags for their daughters or themselves.

Our Annual Roosevelt Career Fest is less than a week away! Each year, we host an event where your student spends all day learning about different career paths. On Friday, March 14th, the Roosevelt Career Fest is a full day of career-based events and lessons. In each period, our students are taught different career-based lessons. For example, in math, they may learn financial literacy, in English, they'll learn how to create a resume, and in science, they can take the RIASEC...etc. Your students will also hear from many guest presenters from the community about their career journeys.

We encourage you to help remind your students to dress up in Business Casual attire with the teachers! All students who dress up can participate in a school group photo.

FLYER 1

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Get your tickets now from the RMS choir program!

OUR WEBSTORE:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Szyw2mkKxs9dUUZ-sGmk_PAirzrsXBhcEuTcuokXIpo/edit?usp=sharing

Dudley's Bakery Fe 10-Mar 10. Delivery date March 24th.

All grades are welcome!

Monday-Thursday 3:40 pm-4:40 pm

Monday & Wednesday H-12 LaPorte

Tuesday: H-8 Gilbreath

Thursday: G-3 Klopfer

English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC)

Summative ELPAC Parent and Guardian Notification Letter

Attention ELD Parent/Guardian:

As an English learner, your child will take the Summative English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) this spring. The Summative ELPAC measures how much progress your child is making in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English. Your child’s voice will be recorded during the speaking part of the test. These recordings may be used to double check test scores and will not be saved or made public. This test will give your child’s teacher information about where your child may need extra support.

Your child will take the Summative ELPAC every spring until they are fluent in English and no longer need support to understand and learn in English. The testing schedule is listed below:

Roosevelt Middle School ELPAC testing

The library’s overdue notices are now going out on Parent Square! Previously, students were notified via their school email about what materials they owed to the library. Now, parents will get regular notices if their student has overdue library books, textbooks, or technology items.

The RMS Drama Club proudly presents our Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz. Any and all are welcome to join! Shows will be Wednesday, May 7th, and Thursday, May 8th. Reach out to Ms. Marshall if you would like to get involved (gracemarshall@vistausd.org)

🐾🐯PTA Announcement: Spirit Wear Back in Stock! 🎉

Great news, Roosevelt Middle School community! Spirit wear is back in stock, and now’s your chance to show off your school pride.

✨ How to Order:
📄 Pick up an order form in the RMS main office
🖨️ Or print the flyer below

RMS PTA SPIRIT WEAR ORDER FORM

Don’t wait—order now to secure your gear before it’s gone again! Let’s show our Roosevelt pride together! 💖🖤

If you're interested in making a difference at Roosevelt Middle School and joining the PTA board for the 2025-26 school year, we'd love to hear from you! The PTA plays a vital role in supporting our students, teachers, and school community. This is your chance to contribute your ideas, skills, and energy to create an even better environment for everyone.

To express your interest or learn more, please reach out to rooseveltmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com

Let's work together to make the next school year amazing!

We’re excited to announce an Amazon Wishlist for our middle school! These items have been carefully selected to help enrich the learning experience and meet the needs of our students. Your contributions will directly support our school community, making a difference in the lives of students every day. Whether it’s classroom supplies, books, or other essential items, every donation counts and is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us create a thriving and supportive environment for our middle schoolers! Together, we can make a huge impact.

We are excited to be working with your children and families by providing resources and advice.! We are so glad to be able to work with your children and families providing resources and guidance. #RMSFAM

Please contact your community liaisons Adelesly Lobato or GabrielaThompson with any questions at adeleslylobatoreye@vistausd.org ext. 63143 or gabrielathompson@vistausd.org ext. 63013.

Dear Wildcat Families,

If you need to check your student out for early release during their scheduled lunch period (6th Grade Lunch or 7th/8th Grade Lunch), we kindly ask that you follow the guidelines below to ensure a smooth process:

Click on the button below for more information:

Caseloads:Mr. Way - 6TH GRADE | Ms. May - 7TH GRADE | Ms. Licona - 8TH GRADE | Mrs. Johnson- Wellness Counselor.

If you need to make an appointment with a School Counselor, please call the office or reach out to them at the emails below.

coryway@vistausd.org

nancylicona@vistausd.org

jessicamay@vistausd.org

danijohnson@vistausd.org

Follow us on Instagram @rooseveltcounseling for updates.

Use the PSST tool (THIS LINK) to report something anonymously.

Roosevelt School Counselors will be going into classes over the next couple of weeks to assist students in selecting their Essentials (elective) classes for the upcoming year. To help guide this process, We've included a link to our course descriptions. We encourage you to review these options with your child to ensure they make informed decisions. Please remind them to select three different electives and not repeat the same choice three times. If their preferred class is full, we will need to assign them to an alternative elective, so having different choices is important.

CLICK HERE for the '25-'26 Essentials Course Offerings document.

The groups focus on self-awareness, relationship skills, decision-making, and more, providing a

supportive environment for your child to thrive.

Each session runs for 8-10 weeks, packing a punch of fun and learning in just 30-45 minutes during school hours.

UC San Diego's FREE annual Comienza con un Sueño 2025 conference brings together 6th-11th grade students, families & educators for a day of culture, community and knowledge. Offering bilingual workshops on college systems, admissions & financial aid, bringing together college & community resources & providing a one of a kind STEM fair!

Check the web page here: https://eaop.ucsd.edu/news-events/Comienza.html

As part of our dual obligation to educate students and ensure their safety when at school, Vista Unified has updated its cell phone policies for the 2024-25 school year. Elementary and middle school students will be prohibited from using personal electronic devices, such as cell phones and smart watches, while on school campus. Students in grades TK-8th grade will be required to turn off all personal devices and store them away in their backpacks while on campus.

ParentSquare is a communication platform designed to bridge the gap between schools and families. It serves as a centralized hub for parents, teachers, and administrators to effortlessly exchange messages, share important updates, and collaborate on various aspects of a student's educational journey. With features such as announcements, event scheduling, volunteer sign-ups, and more, ParentSquare streamlines communication, fosters parent engagement, and enhances the overall school experience for everyone involved.

• Parents—Getting Started Video

• ParentSquare Resumen - Espanol

• ParentSquare Resources