PTSA Parent Email
May 31, 2010
THE ROOSEVELT PTSA PARENT AND GUARDIAN EMAIL BULLETIN
A Weekly Splash of RHS News. We highlight programs and activities of interest for families and guardians of Roosevelt High School students. The most time-sensitive news runs first, followed by general and previously posted items. Check www.rhsseattle.org for important articles received after this weekly post. Submission Rules. Please email your items (Only 125 words, max) to Tracy Romoser with the subject line “RHS PTSA Bulletin” by 5 p.m. the Friday prior to the week you want them published. Items run for two weeks.
Thanks be to "parents"! The seniors are almost done with high school. RHS seniors will be honored for awards, scholarships and awards on Wednesday, June 2nd at 7 p.m. in the Theatre. Seniors to be honored should have already received a letter from Dr. Littlebrave Beaston. Extended family members and friends are encouraged to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of the Roosevelt class of 2010. Thank you parents/guardians for the dedication you have shown in nurturing achievement in your student.
Get your tickets fast! The Who-Dun-It musical comedy “Curtains” is selling out fast. Packed with hilarious tunes and a witty plot, this charming script is filled with memorable characters for a night you’ll truly enjoy. And we have some special guests attending this week: International Star, Stephanie Reese ‘93 –is coming straight from her one-woman concert in the Phillippines to see our production of Curtains PLUS Broadway Star, Noah Racey – who created the role of Bobby on Broadway in the musical Curtains, is coming from NY, too! Get your tickets now from the comfort of your own home. Tickets are on sale via the Internet at www.showtix4U.com to reserve your tickets. Show dates: June 3, 4, 5 and 6.
Enjoy great RHS Jazz events before the school year ends! Tuesday, June 8 from 6 p.m. on: The Triple Door hosts Jazz Bands II and III, followed by Vocal Jazz and Jazz Band I at 8:30 p.m. You can make reservations at the Triple Door. Tickets are $15 per show $25 if you’d like to attend both shows. Monday, June 14 at 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Bands II, III and Vocal Jazz will be performing at their End-of-Year Jazz Concert on Monday in the Roosevelt HS Theatre. Admission is free. Friday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m.: Jazz Band I will perform their End-of-Year Jazz Band Concert in the Roosevelt Theatre. Admission is free.
Battle of the Bands at McCaw Hall. On June 9, Roosevelt and Garfield’s first jazz bands will be performing a concert at McCaw hall at 7:30 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going back to each school’s program. This will be a fun night and a great chance to go to Seattle Center and listen to some awesome music.
RHS Athletic Boosters We will be hosting a “Get Involved With Your RHS Athletic Boosters!” night on Tuesday, June 8 from 6 – 7 p.m. in the Commons. Anyone who has a student athlete, cheerleader or marching band member should be involved at some level in raising money and awareness to keep these vital programs going at our school! Learn about the annual Sports Auction, how to be a parent rep for your sport(s), volunteer opportunities, program sponsorship and more! Questions? Contact Jeannie Ianelli.
A welcoming night for incoming 9th graders. June 9 at 6:30 p.m., RHS cordially invites all incoming 9th graders and their parents/guardians to come to the Roosevelt Theatre. There be a short program with Principal Vance, the counselors and support staff so new Rough Riders can put names to faces. You'll receive the Summer Reading Assignment and updated information about Service Learning (a link to each will be posted here after the event).
After the program, the Student Store will be open, with refreshments and Roosevelt clothing items. Visit with the athletic coaches, parent Athletic Boosters representatives, and representatives from clubs in the Commons to find out about RHS activities. For students who have not yet submitted course registration forms, counselors will be meeting with students to help them complete their registration form. Related info ...
Freshmen 101 Night, hosted by the RHS Athletic Boosters. The RHS Athletic Boosters need your help to kick off our first annual “Freshman 101 Night” on Wednesday, June 9 from 7 – 8 p.m. in the Commons. Each sport has a table; each table has a coach, parent rep and 2-3 student athletes (earn community service hours!). Our incoming students must feel welcome and have the info they need to participate in Rider Sports. The Marching Band and Cheer Squad will also be there! Questions? Contact Julene Davidson.
Spring Evening Book Seminar for LA and Human Geography - (Date Change) Wed. June 9. The book is "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder, about public health in Haiti through the story of Paul Farmer, founder of Partners in Health. The seminar will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. in Room 242. For more information, download the flyer.
New AP Language and Composition course. As of next school year, Roosevelt will be offering a yearlong Advanced Placement course called Language and Composition. It will be paired with American Literature and take the place of our American Literature requirement, and will be required for graduation starting with the class of 2012. Like other LA options, the course will eventually combine 11th and 12th graders, and for this reason, next year’s Juniors can take it next year or the year after that.
Please read the letter from David Grosskopf and Tom Nolet, Language Arts Co-Chairs for more information.
Hoops, Hoops, Hoops! Don’t miss your chance to see the Rider Classic Basketball Tournament and how the Roosevelt Men’s Basketball team stacks up against next year’s prospects from 20 high school teams around the Northwest. It’s the “Rider Classic” basketball tournament June 11 -13 in the Ben Snowden Gym. Rider Classic Basketball Tournament June 11 – 13. Adults $5; Students $3. On a related note: The Roosevelt Men’s Basketball team is hosting a summer basketball day camp for Boys grades 4 through 9. Please pass the word to younger siblings, friends and neighbors who might be interested. It’s your chance to learn from RHS head coach Bart Brandenburg and players from the Roosevelt team. For details and registration form, visit RHS Basketball.
Let's give these kids some RHS kudos. Woot! Woot! Congratulations to the following students who will be rowing for Green Lake Crew at the 2010 Junior National Rowing Championship in Cincinatti, Ohio June 11-13: Sarah C., Alicia G., Greta K., Will L., Niko N., Emily R., Savanna R., Julia S., Sarah Z.
Congratulations to Zach N. and Reid M. for receiving an Honorable Mention in 4A All-KingCo Baseball for 2010!
Congratulations Roosevelt Girls Water Polo Team for Winning the State Championship! The Roosevelt Girls Water Polo Team won the Washington State Championship this past Friday. The team's Head Coach, Thor Tyson, was named Coach of the Year. The Team Captain, Sarah H., was named the MVP of the Year. Three of the team's players made the State 1st String All Star Team: Sarah H., Sara J. and Mali A. Ava K. made the State 2nd String All Star Team. Congratulations RHS water polo team members --- Johanna B., Darya F., Olivia M., Meredith M., Emma P., and Rachel R.
NEWS TO YOU: Previously published stuff or calendar items that are coming soon.
And the Golden Acorn Award goes to … Dorothy Neville, PTSA Treasurer! While Dorothy no longer has a child attending RHS, she stayed on for an additional year to serve as the PTSA Treasurer where she updated bylaws, reporting and tracking tools. She also served as the Recreation Treasurer, and she provided insightful approaches to school-wide issues at PTSA meetings. We are grateful for her many contributions. And, many thanks to ALL the volunteers at RHS who offer their talents and countless hours of work for the betterment of our community.
Student finals schedule. Final Exam Schedule for 9th, 10th and 11th Graders - 9th, 10th and 11th Grade Final Exam Schedule.
Senior finals are June 9 - 11. Senior Checkout Day is June 14. For details, please review the Senior End of Year Schedule.
Read this important message from our counseling office …” NEWS FLASH: Seniors, the year is Not over yet. Yo! Yeah, we're talking to you. Colleges have and will rescind admission if students wind up with awful, awful grades in core academic classes. Finish high school on a positive note, ready to start new adventures in the fall. Tell the kids to keep working hard through June 14. And STAY OUT OF TROUBLE!
The new student scholarship bulletin is available Please follow the links listed below to access this fiscally smart info.
Service learning opportunity at Seattle CC on June 12 Students, earn 4.5 hours of service learning, helping out at the College Bound Scholarship Event Settle Public Schools is helping to put on for students in grades 7-10 and their families. The Scholarship program is for low income students in 7th and 8th grade who might not otherwise have the opportunity to attend college. High School students are needed to help with set-up, direct people to the right rooms, answer questions and help with set up. You are needed 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 12 at Seattle Community College. Your “pay” in addition to service learning hours, is a brightly colored “volunteer” tee-shirt. Contact Janet Blanford, 252-1084 to sign up. W. krakauer
Find out more. Get involved with the PTSA Contact a PTSA board or committee member at the PTSA Roster and Committee page.
Find out even more. The following phone numbers, Web links and contact info will help you access recent issues of the RHS Student Bulletins, the latest Rider Record newsletter and more, such as …
Current news: The What's Happening page lists significant student happenings and events, such as Homecoming, spirit weeks and multi-cultural weeks at www.rhsseattle.org/whatshappening.php.
RHS calendar: Continuously updated with RHS events and information www.rhsseattle.org/calendar.php.
RHS Health Center: A free resource for students. Free Health Care. Contact Helen Weems, ARNP at the Roosevelt Teen Health Center, 206.527.8336 ext.1.
RHS home page headlines: Lists upcoming events and important information www.rhsseattle.org.
"Roosevelt News”: An archive of the student published newspapers at www.therooseveltnews.org.
Senior events: A page especially for senior families to keep up with all their events at www.rhsseattle.org/seniorEvents.php.
RHS scholarship and student opportunity bulletins: See info on scholarships by clicking the Services tab on the RHS homepage, scroll down to Counseling and then visit the Counseling Center website.
RHS Science: Learn more about the world around you at the Science Department’s website.
RHS Sports: Find team links and athlete registration/forms at www.rhsseattle.org/athletics.php.