The classes will resume on Tuesday, November 12

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated in November to honor the culture, traditions, and achievements of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and affiliated Island communities. The month also recognizes veterans who have served to defend the country.

Student-led conferences are on November 13th and 14th in the afternoons.

Mrs. Graf's Artful Learning Exploration class is learning about architecture through the concept of Structure. Today they tried to build skyscrapers with prizes going to the tallest, the strongest, and the most unique. The significant question they are trying to answer is, "How does creativity influence a structure?" They certainly were creative today!

On Friday, November 1st, students from the Advanced and Intermediate Bands participated in the Middle School Band Night at Vista High School. Students rehearsed with the High School Band and then ate pizza for dinner. The combined Middle School and High School Band students performed the Star Spangled Banner before the start of the football game. They also played short songs during the football game. Our students were able to see the amazing Vista Band performance during Halftime!

This week's Challenge - MAKEY MAKEY OPERATION GAME

Students will build and code an Operation Game for kids in Need. They will use electricity and simple circuits as well as use the SCRATCH programming application to help them design a simple circuit.

Bringing History to Life in the Classroom

During a lesson on the English colonial regions, Mr. Esquibel and his dynamic 8th-grade social science class masterfully brought history to life while reinforcing key learning strategies. Students dove into a “See, Think, Wonder” activity, sparking curiosity as they analyzed historical images of life in the New England colonies. The classroom buzzed with energy as students shared their insights with elbow partners during A/B partner discussions.

What made this lesson truly standout was the use of our school-wide annotation strategy, “Number, Circle, Notes.” Mr. Esquibel skillfully modeled this approach, guiding students through the text and showing them how to break down complex information. Students then applied the strategy independently, annotating and sharing their reflections with peers. To top it off, clear learning targets ensured everyone stayed on track, fully grasping the settlers' motivations, economic dynamics, and interactions with Native Americans.

Kudos to Mr. Esquibel for fostering an engaging and collaborative learning environment where students thrive and essential skills are built. This is the kind of teaching that makes RMS a special place for students and staff alike!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR KIDDOS FOR BEING AMAZING!! THEY HAD A BLAST AT THE PAWSITIVE PARTY LAST WEEK!

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THANK YOU TO OUR RMS PTA THAT PROVIDED THE ICE CREAM FOR THE PAWSITIVE PARTY!

Hello, parents and guardians. This year, the Drama Club will be selling the famous Butter Braids for the holiday season.

These delicious pastries come in a variety of scrumptious flavors. Drama students will be asking their friends, family, and teachers to support their club by purchasing one (or two) from them. Students will NOT be allowed to sell door-to-door, so they will be selling on campus or through their family members. Each student will also have a link to their own online store, which they are highly encouraged to share.

The Drama Club has been a key part of Roosevelt for the past few years. On campus, the Drama Clubs hosts the annual Haunted House, a Winter Play, and a Spring Musical. Off-campus, we go on a number of field trips, including competing in the Junior Thespian Festival, visiting High School drama productions, and watching local theater shows.

This year we want to grow our Roosevelt Thespian Troupe #11532.

“The International Thespian Society is the only theatre honor society for middle and high school students in the United States. Affiliation brings credibility and distinction to students, theatre programs, and schools. It is a visible, positive symbol of the quality of your theatre program. Each student is honored on a national level and gains access to opportunities and resources beyond those of their school.”

There is a $17 induction fee for each student. This fundraiser will allow us to induct nearly all of our 50 drama club members, and offer scholarships for the Junior Thespian Festival registration fee (which is $35).

Buy some delicious Butter Braids!

The fundraiser will start Monday Oct 28th, and end Tuesday November 19th.

There are two ways to order.

1. Drama students will have a paper order form and be collecting cash.

2. You can purchase from our online store HERE. Search for the student you want to support and place your order.

Delivery

All orders will be delivered to the school, frozen, on Monday, December 9th, making these perfect for the holiday period!

Our Drama students and families are so thankful for our school and community support. So many teachers, staff, students, parents, and guardians have come together to help our drama program blossom. Thank you, and let us know if you have any questions!

The cross-country season is over, and we would like to thank Coach Adam Montez and the team for their great performance. Special applause to Javier, who came in second place in the 6/7 grade boys category.

Girls' volleyball performed well this fall season, and we would like to recognize Coach Cassi Monty and both the JV and Varsity teams for their wonderful efforts.

Roosevelt Middle School is a community school! A community school is a type of school that goes beyond traditional academic instruction by integrating various community resources, services, and partnerships to support the holistic development and well-being of students, families, and the surrounding community in an equitable way.

The primary goal of a community school is to develop community assets and address the various challenges and barriers that students and families may face, both within and outside the school environment, in order to improve academic achievement and overall life outcomes. This survey will help the Community Schools Advisory Committee to create goals and actions. We would like you to take this opportunity to help us gather information on you and your child’s wants, needs, and dreams by completing this short survey. This survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete.

If you want to know more details about the workshops, ask our RMS Community Liaisons,

Adelesly Lobato or Gabriela Thompson.

Contact Information:

(760) 726-8003, extensions 63143 or 63013

Email at adeleslylobatoreye@vistausd.org or gabrielathompson@vistausd.org

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.

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Remember to join your child during lunch on Friday's and enjoy a refreshing ice cream!🍧

Open to Girls 8-14 years old of all Skill Levels

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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.

Your feedback fuels our program. Please take a few minutes and let us hear from you through our Fall 2024 Menu Survey. This anonymous form enables you to provide feedback, ideas, and suggestions on how we serve our Vista Unified Community.

• For the elementary school survey, click here
• For the middle and high school survey, click here
*** If you have children in multiple grade levels, feel free to make a note of that in the feedback section of either survey.

Whether you are a student, staff, parent, or family member, these surveys provide us with valuable information to help us continually improve our process. From the popularity of different entrees to understanding how we are serving our community, your participation is important.

Thank you for taking part in this process and letting us hear from you.

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