Raccoon News
Oct. 12, 2023
Roosevelt Carnival-POSTPONED
A message from the Roosevelt PTO:
Due to the forecasted inclement weather and low volunteer numbers, the Roosevelt Carnival will be postponed until the Spring. As disappointed as the students, staff, parents, and siblings will be, the spring will bring warmer weather and provide more time to recruit volunteers. We look forward to enjoying the tradition of our yearly carnival with you this spring. Keep an eye out for details later this school year!
Stay "in the know" with the Roosevelt PTO!
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Grocery Receipts=Cash for Roosevelt!
When the cashier asks you if you want your receipt, say yes!! There are two very simple ways to raise money for Roosevelt Elementary using receipts!
Hy-Vee’s Cash 4 Kids program gives schools a percentage of the receipts (except Hy-Vee gas stations) collected throughout the school year. Start saving your Hy-Vee receipts and drop them to the office or send them with your students.
BoxTops for Education has changed over the last couple years; while there are still a few products with clippable boxtops, the program is almost all digital now. Download the App and begin scanning your grocery receipts. Pro-tip: scan all your receipts even if you aren’t sure you purchased a boxtop product, you might be surprised!
Use this referral code US404ZGR when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, (while supplies last). Download the Box Tops for Education app here: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=US404ZGR
Notes from the Music room!
We started the school year reading the book Change Sings by Amanda Gorman. Each student at our school colored a guitar and wrote or drew on the guitar neck one (or more) thing they could do to make a positive difference in someone’s life this year. They are up in the hallway by the music room for you to see at conferences in November.
The focus of music learning is singing, playing instruments, reading both melody and rhythm as well as utilizing movement as a tool for musical learning. The goal is to have students speak, sing, move and play as we learn new music concepts.
Our concerts will reflect a lot of what we are learning in music class. They will incorporate singing as well as instruments and occasionally we may have a dance or two to highlight the form of the piece.
Our first concert will be coming up on December 19th and will be performed by 1st, 3rd, and 5th grade students!
Times will be announced when we get closer to the actual date, but there will be one in the morning and one in the afternoon.
In addition, change is coming as I am getting married!
So students will be adjusting to my name change next week!
I am excited for the year ahead and the music that we will be creating as a class as well as sharing with parents at our concert!
Enjoy your fall!
Mrs. Goldmund (formerly Ms. Smith)
A Vote to Revitalize Learning and Wellness Spaces at Mankato West High School
For over 70 years, Mankato West High School has been a cornerstone of our community, serving generations of students and families. Now, it is in need of critical improvements to its learning and wellness spaces in order to meet the needs of today’s learners and beyond.
Watch this brief video, where Principal Sherri Blasing and Activities Director Joe Johnson discuss the current facility challenges at Mankato West High School.
The November 7 referendum will fund the following updates and improvements at Mankato West High School:
Update and expand academic classrooms and flexible learning spaces
Renovate the existing gym area into a fine arts suite for band, choir and orchestra
Build a three-station gym, multi-purpose/wrestling room, locker rooms and classrooms
Convert the decommissioned 1950’s pool area into multi-purpose, flexible learning spaces for students
Build a competition and community use 8-lane pool at Dakota Meadows Middle School
These projects embody our forward-looking approach to providing our students with the best possible educational experience and fostering wellness within our community.
Learn more about the facilities bond referendum at www.isd77.org/vote2023 and make your plan to vote on or before November 7, 2023.
Roosevelt Referendum Informational Meeting/PTO Meeting
Learn more about the bond referendum before our next PTO Meeting at our Roosevelt Referendum Informational Session!
Join us at Roosevelt on Oct. 16th from 5:30-6:00 pm to hear more information about how the referendum will benefit our Roosevelt Raccoons and all of our MAPS students.
Stay after for our PTO Meeting from 6:00-7:00 pm. Child care provided! We will be debriefing about the walk-a-thon, finalizing plans for the carnival, and discussing the possibility of a snack cart at Roosevelt.
UPCOMING DATES TO REMEMBER
OCTOBER
16.........Roosevelt Referendum Information Night 5:30pm-6:00pm-Media Center
16.........PTO Meeting 6:00 pm-7:00 pm-Media Center
19/20...NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER
6...........PTO Meeting 5:30pm-6:30pm-Media Center
7...........Remember to cast your Vote! 2023 MAPS Bond Referendum
Contact Principal Michelle Kruize
Email: mkruiz1@isd77.org
Website: re.isd77.org
Location: Roosevelt Elementary School, West 6th Street, Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-345-4285