Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as African-American History Month. It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora, initially lasting a week before becoming a month-long observation since 1970. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, where it has received official recognition from governments, and more recently has also been celebrated in Ireland and the United Kingdom where it is observed in October.

• Thursday, February 13: Non-Student/Non-Staff Day
• Friday, February 14: Lincoln’s Birthday Observed Legal Holiday
• Monday, February 17: President’s Day Legal Holiday

The school will resume on Tuesday, February 18

Have a lovely long weekend!

Just a few weeks after performing with the California All State Band, Owen M. had the opportunity to preform with the Southern California Honor Band in Orange County this past weekend. With the outstanding instruction from Mr. Anderson, our Band teacher, Owen was selected from thousands of applicants as one of the top percussionists in the state of California. Way to go Owen!

Thank you to all the families to join us to the RMS Campus Tour.

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

That's exciting! Roosevelt Middle School's campus tours on February 11 and 18 are a great opportunity for prospective students and families to explore the school. It's a chance to showcase all the wonderful programs and facilities Roosevelt offers.

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.

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

Dear Wildcat Families,

Registration is now open for the RMS Girls on the Run team! Girls on the Run is a life-changing program that encourages girls to develop self-respect and healthy lifestyles through running! Using an experience-based curriculum that creatively integrates running, GOTR inspires girls to achieve their limitless potential.

WHO: RMS Girls (6th-8th grade)

WHEN: Practices will be held on Thursdays after school from 3:30pm-5:30pm. First practice is on February 27th! Our season culminates in a celebratory 5k that will be held on May 18th in Mission Bay.

REGISTRATION: Please click HERE to complete the online registration.

There is a registration fee of $275. Financial assistance is available. Girls on the Run San Diego firmly believes that every girl deserves to participate in our program. Details are provided by clicking on the registration link.

**We have limited spots available, so don’t wait to sign up! Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Please contact Nancy Licona at NancyLicona@vistausd.org or (760) 726-8003 ext. 63007 if you have any questions.

Click HERE for our FLYER.

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.

There is a slight change to the BLAST (after school tutoring) calendar moving forward for the remainder of the school year. Mrs. Gilbreath will now be heading up TUESDAYS after school in her room H-8, while Mrs. Klopfer will be hosting THURSDAYS in her room G-3.

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 are Open from 6:30 AM to 6:35 PM Monday through Friday and offer Homework Support. We have cooking classes starting on January 14, 2025, art comics on Fridays, Monday's Rising Stars, basketball arts and crafts, outdoor games, and much more!

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.

Big news: Clarity Pediatrics now offers comprehensive ADHD treatment for children and families! Currently serving families of children ages 5 - 17 in California and Texas.

More information here: https://www.claritypediatrics.com/

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