Message from the Principal

Dear Parents,

It is hard to believe we are two-thirds of the way through the school year and that this next week marks the anniversary of the last week of “normalcy” prior to the move to distance learning. It’s been an interesting year, but I’m proud of the work our students, teachers, staff, and families have done and continue to do. It has not been easy for anyone, but I like to think that we will come out of this more resilient and flexible than ever before. All of our lives have been upended in major ways.

School Reopening

Many of you will have seen news of Governor Newsom’s new school mandate to open schools. We are looking at expanding our in-person instructional offering starting at the end of March, just prior to Spring Break. A survey went out on Friday to parents of all students who have a child currently in distance learning. We will need to move very quickly in this process, so we are asking that all surveys are returned by Tuesday at 5pm. If you cannot find the link the survey in your email, I have attached it here.

Recognizing that many of you may still have questions after receiving the survey, I am holding an optional dual-language (English and Spanish) parent meeting for those of you who have questions on Monday evening at 6pm.

https://rcsdk8-net.zoom.us/j/89122871830?pwd=QlVNT0xORHdjeEdGUGZJeXpha2lUdz09
Meeting ID: 891 2287 1830
Passcode: Roosevelt

A couple of things I do want to make clear if you are interested in bringing your child back to school for in-person instruction:

  • Your child will only be at school for approximately 3 hours/day (8:30-11:15am OR 12:30-3:15pm). The remainder of instruction will be asynchronous work to be completed at home.
  • All students still have the option for distance learning.
  • We will not be able to guarantee at this time an AM or PM model to any parent.
  • Finally, we will not have the capacity at Roosevelt to significantly expand our before or after-school care beyond where we are now, as we will not have available spaces.

McGarvey Ave Parking Lot

It has come to my attention that when some parents exit the upper parking lot, they are ignoring the sign and turning left. The exit is for right turns only, and it is clearly marked. This is a safety issue, and I know you want to keep our children and neighbors safe as well. A small amount of inconvenience is worth that. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Second trimester parent teacher conferences will take place the week of March 15. Each of these days will be a minimum day, but this may look different for some classes. Classes in full distance learning will end at 1:45pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Those classes in-person in the afternoons will end at 2pm (with the exception of Ms. Krooss’s 3rd grade, which will end at regular time).

As always, stay safe and wear a mask.

Tina

This Week

  • Mon, Mar 8
    • School Reopening Parents Meeting | 6pm | Zoom Link | Meeting ID: 891 2287 1830 | Passcode: Roosevelt

Upcoming Dates

  • Tues, Mar 23
    • PTA Meeting | 7:00pm
  • Mon, Mar 29 – Fri, Apr 2
    • Spring Break | NO SCHOOL