Make sure to mark your calendars for the following events at Roosevelt this week:
Monday , February 11
Site Council meeting at 6:00pm in the Faculty Lounge (Room 14). Please note the new start time of 6:00pm for Site Council Meetings. On the agenda for this month’s meeting: McGarvey Parking Lot issues, Measure W update and the School Safety and Discipline Plan. All are encouraged to attend and Spanish translation is available. (Attendance counts toward your 40 hour time commitment)
Tuesday, February 12
Begin Spring/Easter Candy Sale Fundraiser – Order forms sent home
Wednesday, February 13
Spring Picture Day – Free Dress
Thursday, February 14
Valentine’s Day – check with your child’s teacher for any Valentine’s Day celebration plans
Friday, February 15
President Lincoln’s Birthday Observance – No School
Important Dates…
February 18 – President’s Day Holiday – No School
February 25 – End Box Tops Contest — Boys v. Girls
February 25 – PTA Meeting at 6:00pm
February 27 – Restaurant Fundraiser – Chuck E Cheese
February 28 – Coffee with Principal Girardi at 8:00am
March 1 – Free Dress Friday
March 6 – Candy sale order forms due
Trivia Question…
In honor of Valentine’s Day, what percent of people celebrating Valentine’s Day show their affection by giving a card?
a. 40%
b. 50%
c. 60%
d. 70%
Make your guess and find out if you’re right at the bottom!
Box Tops…
It’s time for another Box Tops contest! This one is Boys vs. Girls and the winners will win an extra recess! The contest starts this week and ends on Monday, February 25. Box Tops may be turned in to the Boy or Girl boxes in the school office. Look for Box Tops on products such as Kleenex, Cheerios, Hefty, Ziploc, Huggies, etc. Look for flyers to come home this week!
Candy Fundraiser…
Another candy fundraiser is coming your way this week. Instead of See’s Candy, the PTA has decided to use World’s Finest Chocolate for the Spring/Easter candy fundraiser. Flyers and order forms will be coming home this week with more information about the products being offered. Orders will be due on March 6. Orders will be distributed the week of March 11.
Parent Volunteers Needed…
3rd Grade Parent Patti Lineras has generously volunteered to run the World’s Finest candy fundraiser, but she needs some help! If you can volunteer a few hours of your time to help count orders or put orders together to send out, please contact the school office.
Parent Education…
Parents and students are invited to join Peter D. Lee from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) San Francisco Community Outreach division for a free open community conversation on digital/cyber-safety and awareness hosted by Sequoia High School. This event is being held on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. in Carrington Hall at Sequoia High School.
The program promotes cyber citizenship and awareness by helping parents and students learn how to safely and responsibly use the Internet. The FBI’s Safe Online Surfing (SOS) program emphasizes the importance of cyber safety topics such as password security, smart surfing habits, cyber bullying, online predators, social networking sites, and the safeguarding of personal information. Peter Lee will also discuss the appropriate use of cell phones and gaming devices.
Register at:http://sequoiacybersafety.eventbrite.com/
Paper Product Supplies Needed…
The 6th graders are still making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the homeless and they need more sandwich bags, paper plates, paper towels and plastic knives, and also some antibacterial kitchen wipes. Any donations are appreciated and can be dropped off in the school office.
On the Parent Blog…
Have you checked out the Fundraising tab on the Parent Blog yet? There are so many websites out there that make fundraising really easy and earn much needed money for our enrichment fund, so be sure to take advantage of some of them. www.rooseveltparents.com
Willy Wonka Junior…
Come enjoy Willy Wonka Junior proudly presented by Clifford School and San Carlos Children’s Theater. This stage production is a delightful musical based on Roald Dahl’s book, Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. You can sing along with the young voices belting out the oh-so-popular Oompa Loompa “jingle,” while a crew of squirrels and other characters take care of business. Soak up the antics of Mr. Wonka’s invited guests, including Charlie & his grandfather. Show times: Friday, Feb 22, 7PM; Saturday, Feb 23, 7PM; Sunday, Feb 24, 1PM. Tickets start at $10. Performances: Mustang Hall, Central Middle School, 828 Chestnut Street, San Carlos. Tix available at the school office, 225 Clifford Ave, RWC, and online, http://www.CliffordSchoolPTO.org/WillyWonka.
Volunteer Timesheet Is Now Online…
You can now submit your volunteer hours using our new online form on the blog. Just go to www.rooseveltparents.com and select the Volunteering tab. Complete the form and click Submit and you’re done! You can fill out the form each time you’ve completed some of your 40 hours, or wait until you’ve logged several hours and then fill out the form.
“Like” us on Facebook…
Please be sure to “Like” the Roosevelt page to get school and district updates and pictures from Roosevelt school events in your news feed. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Roosevelt-Elementary-School/214259038634327
Trivia Question Answer…
The correct answer is d. 70%. 
Research shows that 70% of people celebrating Valentine’s Day give a card to their Valentine. 49% make a telephone call, 48% give a gift, 37% plan a special dinner, 33% give candy, 30% have a meal in a restaurant and 19% give flowers.
Show some love for our 5th graders and pick up a Valentine’s Day card in the snack shack this week! Cards are being sold for .50 each.
Have a great week!
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