A  new playground is coming!

It is thanks to your donations to the PTA and last year’s Jog-a-thon success that the PTA is moving forward with building a new upper campus playground! The current equipment is dated and lacks features that encourage play for all abilities, and so it is time for an upgrade. This week at the PTA Membership meeting, we voted on a beautiful new upper campus playground for our youngest Raccoons. The new playground will feature a play structure with: 4 slides (a twirly, a long bumpy and a straight set of double), several climbing features, under-bridge monkey bars and the classic favorite sliding pole. In addition to the main play structure there will be a set of 4 swings and a curva spinner that can be used by several children together. Stay tuned for more information on the final design and installation timeline.

We still need your help

It is thanks to the PTA Enrichment Fund and all the fundraising we do throughout the year that we are able to replace the old equipment. We are less than 50% of where we were last year and we need your help!  If you weren’t able to make your donation at Maze Days, now is the time! To make your contribution to the Roosevelt PTA Enrichment Fund as a once-annual donation, click here. Did you know that there are many companies that match parent’s contributions to the Roosevelt PTA!? Be sure to inquire with your company and learn more about corporate matching here.

Join and volunteer 

The PTA sponsors community events such as the upcoming Halloween Spooktacular and funds programs such as Garden, Art for All, Music and after-school enrichment. For just $5 a year, you can have a vote! Go here to join the PTA.

One of the best ways you can get involved with the Roosevelt community is to volunteer. Volunteers are the reason we are able to hold many events and fundraisers throughout the school year. Here are currently open volunteer opportunities: Executive Vice President, VP of Events, Halloween Spooktacular event helpers, Jog-a-thon Co-chair
November Book Fair helpers, Room Parents…and more. Go here to sign up and for volunteer clearance, visit this RSCD page

Upcoming Events

Eat Out for the PTA

Local favorite, Redwood City Barbeque is raising funds for Roosevelt! On Wednesday, October 19, from 7:00am to 9:00pm bring in this flyer or use the code Raccoon online. Click for the English and Spanish flyers 

Spooktacular Bingo

It’s spooky season! On October 28 from 6:00-8:00pm, the school evet of the year is back: Spooktacular Bingo! Come in costume and there’ll be bingo, big prizes, and a little bit of “boo”! We’re back in the cafeteria this year, safe from the weather, with spooky lighting and all that jazz. We need volunteers to set up before, help during and clean up after the event, so please sign up here. For more details visit roosevelt-pta.com/spooktacular-bingo/

Key Dates in October/November

10/19 – Restaurant Fundraiser with Redwood City BBQ, 7:00am-9:00pm

10/25 –  PTA Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm

10/28 – Spooktacular Bingo, 6:00-8:30pm

11/5 – 11/9 – Book Fair