There’s still time to fundraise for Jog-a-thon!

Jog-a-thon needs your help! The Jog-a-thon was a huge (albeit muddy) success, but we still need your help reaching our goal! We’ve extended our fundraising deadline to April 21, so there’s still plenty of time to get your donations in. 

The Jog-a-thon is the main fundraiser for the Roosevelt PTA and pays for programs like art ($19,000 per year), music ($15,000 per year), and garden ($25,000 per year). Unfortunately, we have only raised about half the money we need to fund these next year. We desperately want to continue to offer this vital enrichment for our students, but if we do not raise the money, we will be forced to cut one or more of these programs.

The good news is, you can still help us! We have until April 21 to raise $30,000 more dollars and save enrichment programs for next year. Every dollar counts, and it is NOT too late! To set up your page go to https://pledgestar.com/roosevelt94061/ to register and make a donation. Donations of cash or checks can be brought to the office.

We have amazing raffle prizes to reward the children for their hard work, so please encourage them to do their best to help raise the funding needed to keep our kids singing, drawing and digging!

Last but not least thank you to our Sponsors! LEARN MORE: http://roosevelt-pta.com/jog-a-thon/

New playground coming soon

It is thanks to your donations to the PTA and last year’s Jog-a-thon success that the PTA is building the upper campus playground for installation during Spring break! We need volunteer help in prepping for install. We have Monday, April 3 through Friday, April 7 from 2:30pm until sundown to complete the work. Here is what is needed:

• Individual(s) with construction experience to fill in approx 12 hollow steel posts with quick concrete.
• A team of people to move the tanbark to one pile on the side of the playground.  *If someone has access to a bobcat that would be ideal for this with a smaller team of people, otherwise we need a large team using shovels.

Please share this volunteer request with your friends and families. Upper campus kids, who’ve been waiting all year for their new playground, will greatly appreciate it! To volunteer contact jen@roosevelt-pta.com 

Open Board Positions

The Roosevelt PTA is seeking new Board members for the 2023-2024 school year. Our intrepid leader, Allison Fujimoto is stepping down as President after three years. Thank you Allison, for your service and love for our students! Other board members have kids aging out of Roosevelt. The Roosevelt PTA mandate is simple: we strive to build a community between our parents, teachers, administration and of course our students. Being on the PTA Board is a great way to give back and build community. Next year’s open Board positions are: 

1. President
2. Secretary
3. Assistant Treasurer
4. VP of Events
5. VP of Spiritwear 
6. VP of Fundraising

If you would like to join our team, email Allison at allison@roosevelt-pta.com. To learn more about all we do for Roosevelt School, go here. 

Quakes fundraiser

Calling all soccer fans! The San Jose Quakes are hosting Roosevelt School at their May 6th game against LAFC. This match is at Levi’s Stadium, home of the San Francisco 49ers. Kick-off is 4:30 pm. Use this link and half the ticket proceeds will go back to Roosevelt! https://fevo.me/41UcTA2 

Key Dates in April

7 Super minimum day
10-14 Spring break
17 SBAC (state testing) window for 3rd-8th grades opens
19 Roosevelt presents at Board of Trustees meeting 7pm
25 PTA meeting, 6pm

Are you ready for the Jog-a-thon?

Roosevelt School’s biggest fundraiser of the year is our annual Jog-a-thon (JAT), and it is coming up this month! This newsletter is all-things-Jog-a-thon to get you and your Roosevelt Raccoons ready for the big day. 

WHEN?   Thursday, March 30, 2023 during the school day

WHY?       The Jog-a-thon raises much-needed money for the many programs and school upgrades funded by the Roosevelt PTA and is also an opportunity to raise awareness about healthy habits. 

WHAT’S THE GOAL? Our goal is to raise $50,000 

HOW?       Students will collect donations from their friends and family during the month of March. On JAT day, they will run (a few classrooms at a time) for 15 minutes around the lower campus field to some rockin’ music, with their friends by their side, and their family and staff cheering them on. 

LEARN MORE: http://roosevelt-pta.com/jog-a-thon/ 

Announcing the T-Shirt design contest winner!

We are thrilled to announce the winner of this year’s t-shirt design contest winners. The winning design will be printed on over 700 t-shirts that will be worn by runners at this year’s Jog-a-thon. Even better, JAT t-shirts are school approved uniform shirts! Congratulations to all of the students who participated!

First Place: Kyle Estrada and Max Navarette (8th Grade)
Second Place: Mariona Perez (3rd Grade)
Third Place: Hazel Diaz (5th Grade)

Ways to get involved in Jog-a-thon

RAISE FUNDS! 

Please help your child raise a target total of $80 in donations so that we can make our $50,000 school-wide goal. Check your child’s blue folder for complete instructions on fundraising.

Option 1, online: Register your child at http://pledgestar.com/roosevelt94061 

Once your site is set up, you can share in different ways:

• • Email family and friends (follow steps on Pledgestar website)
  • Post link on social media (follow steps on Pledgestar website)

Option 2, download app for Android or iPhone:

1. 1. Go to your device’s App Store and search for “Pledgestar” to download the Family App, or go to https://pledgestar.com/roosevelt94061/downloadapp.html

Options 3, use the Pledgesheet and collect cash or check donations 

VOLUNTEER

Jog-a-thon volunteers are still needed between the hours of 7am and 1:30pm on the day of the event.  If you are interested in helping sign up here

Thank you to our Sponsors!

We’d like to thank this year’s generous sponsors – they help pay for this event so that all the funds raised by our students benefit Roosevelt School.  Please show your support by visiting their businesses and tell them THANK YOU!

2023 Jog-a-thon Sponsors:

Dehoff’s Key Market, Primary Sponsor
Milagros Latin Kitchen, Primary Sponsor

Secondary Sponsors:

Allison Fujimoto/Golden Gate Sotheby’s International Realty
Andrews Orthodontics
CSI Electrical Contractors
Donut King
Hassett Ace Hardware
The McLellan Company
Mountain Mikes
Premia
Triple Seven Handyman
W.L. Butler

Eat out for the PTA

Mountain Mikes (3121 Jefferson Ave) is hosting Roosevelt Raccoons on Wednesday, March 22. Mention the Roosevelt school fundraiser when you order and 20% will be donated back to Roosevelt School PTA!

Upper Playground News

The day is nearing for the upper playground installation! Please save the dates as we need volunteers for preparation in the following areas:

1)  Push back existing wood fiber (ie. tan bark) into piles to the side of the existing playground.  

Timeframe: last week of March or first week of April (TBD by RCSD Facilities dept.)
Time commitment:  one visit, afternoon/evening 

2)  Load the demolished playground equipment into a debris bin at the playground site. 

Timeframe: last week of March or first week of April (TBD by RCSD Facilities dept.)
Time commitment:  one visit, afternoon/evening

3)  Spread stockpiled wood fiber (ie. tan bark) over the new playground site after new equipment is installed.

Timeframe: most likely between Fri 4/14 – Sun 4/16 (last 3 days of Spring Break)
Time commitment:  one visit

Please reach out to a PTA member if you’re available to help!

Key Dates in March

6-10 Friendship Week
6 Reading Fair boards due
7 Reading Fair reception 5:30pm
13-17 5th grade at Outdoor Ed
20-24 Parent Teacher Conference Week–minimum days all week
22 Mountain Mikes fundraiser
27 School Site Council meeting 4pm
28 PTA meeting 6pm
30 Jog-a-thon

It’s that time of the year – the best time to give! The Roosevelt School PTA wishes you and yours a very happy holiday season. We’d like to remind you of a few giving opportunities that will support the work of your PTA. 

Spirit Wear

Nothing makes a better gift than Raccoons swag! As the temperatures continue to drop now is the time to purchase long sleeve shirts, sweatpants and hoodies. Get your Roosevelt spirit wear here or in the school office.

PTA Enrichment Fund 

Our Roosevelt PTA Enrichment Fund strives to improve the education of every child at Roosevelt and supports this long list of programs – and so much more! Please consider giving a tax deductible donation to the PTA here. Did you know that there are many companies that match parent’s contributions to the Roosevelt PTA? Some will match dollar-per-dollar, and others will match a portion of the contribution, up to a pre-determined maximum amount. To learn more about corporate donation matching, click on this link here.

8th Grade Yosemite Trip Fundraisers

Parent’s Night Out 

On Friday, December 9, 8th graders will organize games, movies, and activities for kindergarten-5th grade Roosevelt students in the cafeteria from 6-8pm. Dinner and snacks are included for $20 for each student. Pay at the gate.

Cocoa Bombs 

Cocoa bombs, small chocolate balls filled with cocoa and marshmallows/other treats, will be for sale after school the week of December 12-16 from 2:35pm-3pm. Sales will take place outside the gate on Euclid Ave. We need parent volunteers! If you are able to help, contact Montana Miller via email.

Key Dates in December 

12/9 Parents’ Night Out

12/16 Super minimum day

12/19 Winter break begins

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

Roosevelt PTA is putting the word out on something quickly to respond to a developing matter before the Redwood City City Council. Please help spread the word.

If you haven’t heard, there is a retailer trying to open a gun store in Roosevelt Plaza. A group of concerned parents at Roosevelt Elementary School have been in touch with Mayor Giselle Hale who said the City is considering an emergency ordinance on the topic at their meeting next Monday 10/24 at 6:00pm (agenda to be released Thursday 10/20).

Roosevelt parents have developed a letter to the council with their concerns regarding a firearm store opening in close proximity to an elementary school and in a plaza that so many children and families frequent. Here is a Google form where you can sign on to a letter supporting the urgency ordinance. The council needs to pass this by 6 of 7 votes for it to take effect. This will provide the needed time to make a decision that reflects the values of our community.

Comments can be submitted by emailing council@redwoodcity.org up until the meeting start time on Monday 10/24, and/or can be voiced at the meeting itself in person or via Zoom.

The City Council will publish its agenda for the Oct 24 meeting on Thursday Oct 20.

Here is a statement from Mayor Hale and the City Manager

“I wanted to confirm that the City has received a business license application for a firearm retailer seeking to locate at Roosevelt Plaza in Redwood City. Currently, Redwood City does not have regulations specific to firearm retailers, and so a firearm retailer is treated like any other commercial retail business. Retail uses are permitted by right at Roosevelt Plaza, meaning no City Council review is required.

On October 24, the City Council will consider an urgency ordinance that would temporarily prohibit any firearm retailers in Redwood City while the City studies potential regulations for firearm retailers, including where such uses may be permitted. If the ordinance is approved, the City would conduct research and community engagement to propose regulations for future City Council consideration.

The agenda packet for the October 24 City Council meeting will be published Thursday evening and available here.”

Thank you for reading, and if you are interested in signing the letter with us in support of the urgency ordinance to temporarily halt approval of new firearms retail applications until further review is conducted, you can do so here.

We are excited to kick off the year soon!  Tomorrow and Thurrsday are Maze Days where you can get your class assignments, spirit wear, and sign up to help the PTA!

Names A-L – Wednesday 8/10 – 3-6pm

Names M-Z – Thursday  8/11 – 3-6pm

@ Lower Campus

Want to shorten the lines? We still need volunteers. Please consider signing up. We have added some one-hour slots for those who can make it. Come for as long as you can.  No experience required, just come to the PTA table or sign up here

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Estamos emocionados de comenzar el año pronto. ¡Mañana y el jueves son Días de Laberinto donde puede obtener sus tareas de clase, ropa de espíritu e inscribirse para ayudar a la PTA!

Nombres A-L – Miércoles 8/10 – 3-6pm

Nombres M-Z – Jueves 8/11 – 3-6pm

en  el campus inferior

¿Quieres acortar las líneas? Todavía necesitamos voluntarios. Por favor considere registrarse. Hemos agregado algunos espacios de una hora para aquellos que puedan asistir. Ven todo el tiempo que puedas. No se requiere experiencia, solo venga a la mesa de la PTA o regístrese aquí.

This year was great, but next year will be better! 

Thanks to everyone who came out to the End of the Year Picnic! It was a great way to celebrate the end of the school year. It’s hard to believe that summer is almost here. As we look back on the beginning of the year, and our first tentative steps back to having all kids on campus, it is amazing to see how far we’ve come. We saw the return of on campus events not to mention the Jogathon and the Variety Show. So many parents and students supported the efforts of the PTA. Together, we send our 5th and 8th graders on trips to outdoor ed and yosemite, brought Zumba, ballet, and girls that run to campus.

The pack is just getting started!

In 2022-23, our primary goal of the PTA will be to build community connections on our campus, to continue to fundraise to improve our campus and programs, and we will work to increase participation of families in the PTA.

Here is some of what we have to look forward to in the new year

• New playground! Funded in majority via PTA funds, we will bring a  new playground to the upper campus in 2022-23. If you are good with a screw driver or level we will be looking for you as we will build our new playground together as a community!
• We will try double the number of parents who volunteer for PTA activities
• We will bring back even more events on campus like Lego night, science night, the school family dance, and more.

We don’t want to promise too much and deliver too little – we need your help to make it all happen! Please sign up in the new year and help us make Roosevelt a better place for all our children.

Help at the water party on Tuesday! 

Parents, we need your help! Please help us celebrate reaching our school-wide Jog-a-thon goal and the end of the school year with our Inflatable Obstacle Course and Water Party. We will have each grade level come through the activities to enjoy 20 minutes of fun! We need parents to keep an eye on things, along with helping line the kids up and keeping things safe. Please sign up here if you can help. It will be 10am-2pm on Tuesday, June 7.

We encourage our students to bring a towel and a change of clothes if they are likely to want to change out of damp clothes.

Sign up to volunteer here!

We will need help organizing the SUPER FUN chaos that is sure to come with such a party. We will also need some help with set up and take down. Please come and have fun with our students.

Don’t forget it’s Spirit Week!

Monday- Culture Day- Dress up to represent your culture.

Tuesday – Twin Day -Match with your friends.

Wednesday – Dress like a teacher

Thursday – Pajama Day

Sigh up for Maze Days

Maze days will be Wednesday 8/10 3:00 – 6:00pm (Last names A-L)  and Thursday 8/11 3:00 – 6:00pm (Last names M-Z). We need 10-12 volunteers to help out each day. Sign up here! (Ingles e Espanol)

Kinder Play Dates

The Roosevelt PTA is organizing a series of events to help establish connections amongst families of incoming Kinder students leading up to the first day of school (August 17). Join us to meet and greet with new/experienced parents, ask questions, build knowledge/resources, etc.

• Sunday, June 5 – Play date for incoming Kinders at Maddux Park, 10am-12pm
• Sunday, August 14 – Play date for incoming Kinders at Red Morton Park, green playground structure next to tennis courts, 4-6pm

Older students are welcome to join the playdates. Questions? Ask whitney@roosevelt-pta.com or jorpim@gmail.com

See you next year! Have a great summer!!!