A Spooktacular Smash!

Thank you to our Raccoon families who came to Spooktacular Bingo. Over 200 people attended and all proceeds benefit the PTA! David S. Pumpkins led us in a spooky and prize-filled bingo spectacular and fun was had by all! 

Fall Book Fair

Book fair is back! Book fair starts on Saturday, November 5 and will take place outside the Library from 9am to 1pm. Our Librarian, Paulette, needs volunteer help as follows, sign up here: 

  • November 3: Set up 10am-2pm
  • November 4: Help with teacher wish lists
  • November 5: Run the Saturday event or bake treats
  • November 7-9 : Various help needed for book fair during lunches, recess and after school

8th Grade Fundraisers

Roosevelt 8th Graders are hard at work planning fundraising for their Spring 2023 annual Yosemite field trip. All funds raised go towards paying for the bus to Yosemite which costs $4,500. Please consider supporting our students with one or ALL of the following fundraising opportunities:

  • Parent’s Night Out: On Friday, November 4 and Friday, December 8, from 6-8pm in the cafeteria, 8th graders will organize games, movies, and activities for K-5 Roosevelt students. Light snacks and pizza will be available for purchase. Sign up here and get your restaurant reservations now! 
  • Red Morton Snack Shack: On Saturday, November 5 from 8am-8pm and Saturday, November 12 from 2-8pm, 8th graders will be working the snack shack at Red Morton Park. 
  • Cocoabomb Sales: 8th graders will be selling cocoabombs after school December 5-16. They make great holiday gifts!

We need parental support/volunteers for all of these fundraisers,  especially the making of cocoabombs. Contact mmiller1@rcsdk8.net for more information.

Gun Store Permit Update

Redwood City City Council passed the urgency ordinance to temporarily prohibit the approval of licenses for firearms retailers until further studied.  What is at question: whether or not a gun shop permit should be approved in Roosevelt Plaza and whether or not gun stores should be subjected to special regulations. 

Thank you to Principal Mercer for speaking on the school’s behalf and to our parent volunteers for getting the letter writing campaign underway.  Thank you to all who expressed support; we collected over 1,500 signatures. You can read more about the urgency ordinance in this article. What happens next? Council will publish a process and schedule for further public comment. We will track the issue and keep families informed. 

Eat Out for the PTA

Eat at Kasa Indian Eatery on Friday, November 18 from 12pm-10pm, Mention the fundraiser when you order or use code “groupraise” for online orders. 30% will be donated back to Roosevelt School PTA. 

Join and volunteer 

The PTA sponsors community events such as 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. We are still looking for an Executive Vice President and Jog-a-thon Co-chair and more. Go here to sign up and for volunteer clearance, visit this RSCD page

Key Dates in November

11/4 Parents’ Night Out
11/5 Book Fair Opening 9am-1pm
11/7-11/9 Book Fair for students
11/10 Family Math Festival 6-8pm
11/18 Restaurant Fundraiser: Kasa Indian Eatery
11/29 PTA meeting