8/23 This week @ Roosevelt/ Esta semana @ Roosevelt

Message from the Principal

Dear Roosevelt Families,

We just completed a fantastic first week of school! It really was incredible to see how happy students were to be back, and how happy teachers were to be teaching full-time in person again. Yes, we are all a little exhausted, but it is the happy kind of exhaustion.

Teachers and students are following all of our health and safety guidelines, the most important of which is wearing masks. There is a lot of important information in this week’s Raccoon Reporter. Please read it if you haven’t already

I am looking forward to hosting my first virtual Coffee with the Principal for this school year in early September (the date is still to be confirmed). At that time, Veronica Hernández-Lobos, our Community School Coordinator, will be able to provide some information about one of the biggest changes at our school as we become a Community School. I’ll also be able to update you on the Roosevelt news, and of course, I’ll be able to address any questions you may have. I should have a confirmed date in next week’s Raccoon Reporter

I hope you are all adjusting to the schedule change of getting your students up and ready for school. Please know that we are so excited to have them all back, and I look forward to meeting with you soon. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please reach out to me at tmercer@rcsdk8.net.

Warmly,

Tina

Annual PTA donation – Who wants to go to Disneyland???

If possible, we ask that parents donate $250 for each family. If you are not able to donate that amount, please consider donating another amount – every bit helps! PTA donations cover community events, enrichment activities, and teacher and student needs on campus.

Families donating any amount to the PTA before the end of the month Aug 31 will be eligible for a drawing for multiple free passes to Disneyland. Winners will be chosen at random in September.

Make your annual Roosevelt Enrichment Fund  donation here.

Get your spirit gear

Uniforms are back this year.  Order your school approved Spiritwear at the Swag Shop.

4th Graders – Get your free National Parks Pass

Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own Every Kid Outdoors pass at www.everykidoutdoors.gov. This pass provides free access to national parks across the country.

The Every Kid Outdoors pass is good for the 4th grade school year, until August 31. Information on obtaining the pass is available by visiting www.everykidoutdoors.gov. Each pass admits the fourth grader, any kids under 16, and up to three adults. Adventure awaits!

Girls Scouts – Introductory meeting

If your daughter (any grade) is interested in learning more about Girl Scouts, there will be an informational event on August 29th that is a drop in Meet & Greet at Stafford Park from 4-5 PM. This will be put on by Redwood City Girl Scouts. Interested families should register at https://tinyurl.com/GSRWC21.

HIP Housing needs artwork to fill its 2022 Calendar. Do you know a young artist? Hip Housing is looking for artwork from children who live in San Mateo County and are in Kindergarten to 5th grade. You may know a young artist. Maybe it’s your child, grandchild, niece or nephew, or a neighbor. Forward this email or print out an entry form. The deadline for entries is Monday, September 20, 2021. We can’t wait to see all the beautiful entries!

Prizes include:  12 winning drawings will be featured in our calendar • 1st place winner and their teacher/club leader will each
receive a $100 gift certificate. • 2nd place winner and their teacher/club leader will each
receive a $50 gift certificate. • All other winning entries will receive a $25 gift certificate  (does not include schools/clubs). • All winners will have an opportunity to present their  drawing to their local Town or City Council.

After School Program 

For more information or to sign up for Reach after school care, see this flyer on Reach at Roosevelt.