ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Parent Newsletter May 1, 2014 Nola Starling-Ratliff, Principal 262-359-6097 The mission of Roosevelt Elementary School, a uniquely diverse learning community that values optimal student learning, is to empower all students to become successful community members and lifelong learners by using best educational practices and resources to ensure various opportunities to contribute, participate, and learn within a safe, nurturing environment.
May 1, 2014 District Wide Tornado Drill May 2, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M. May 4-9, 2014 Teacher Appreciation Week-Thank Your teacher May 5, 2014 PTO meeting 6:00 P.M. Library – PLEASE COME! May 6, 2014 Popcorn Day .25 May 9, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M. May 13, 2014 Concert Kindergarten -6:30 P.M. May 14, 2014 Market Day pickup-Gym- 4:45 – 5:30 P.M. May 16, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:15 P.M. May 20, 2014 Enrichment Meeting-Incoming 2nd Graders- 6:30-7:30 P.M. May 21, 2014 Enrichment Open House-Incoming 2nd Graders-9:00-11:00 A.M. May 21, 2014 Concert-First Grade-6:30 P.M. May 22, 2014 Chat ‘N’Chew-Chinese Evening -6:00-7:30 P.M. May 23, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL-1:15 P.M. May 26, 2014 MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL May 29, 2014 Safety Patrol Picnic May 29, 2014 Choir/Band/Orchestra Concert-Gym - 6:30 P.M. May 30, 2014 Dental Varnish-Kindergartners and First Graders May 30, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 A.M.
J U N E C A L E N D A R June 1, 2014 PTO Meeting-6:00P.M. Library June 5, 2014 Track and Field Day June 4, 2014 Seal-A-Smile June 6, 2014 ICE CREAM SOCIAL- 6:00-8:00 P.M June 6, 2014 EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M. June 8, 2014 Roosevelt Elementary King Fish Day-Simmons Field -3:00 P.M. June 10, 2014 5th Grade End of the Year Fieldtrip June 12, 2014 Fifth Grade Celebration June 12, 2014 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M.
EXTENDED FRIDAYS The early release Fridays dismissal time will extend by 75 minutes on the following days (5/2, 5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/5, 6/12. For Roosevelt, the dismissal time will be at 1:15 P.M.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Our Battle of the Books team took fifth place on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Nash Elementary School. Thanks to the following team members: Diego Alanis, ShuLan Schaut, Ava Ambrose, Grace Eltoft, Hailey Aguilar, Autumn May, Katherine Feick, Jazmine Orozco, Annelise Kness, and Allison Rosado. Also, thank you to their coaches Mrs. Sampsel, Mrs. Wood, and Mrs. Aguilar and to Mrs. Sheard for organizing such an awesome event. Great job team! STUDENT DRESS CODE As the weather warms up, please ensure that your student comes to school appropriately dressed. Short shorts, flip- flips, clothing with rips or tears, tank top, sleeveless tops, athletic shorts, baseball caps, midriff-baring shirts, and halter tops are some of the articles of clothing that we that are not allowed under the dress code. If you have a question about the dress code, please call or email Mrs. Ratliff at 359-6097.
CLASS LISTS FOR 2014-2015 The teachers and I will begin the process of forming class lists for the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will use their knowledge of your student to create classroom placements that ensure balance for optimal teaching and learning. We invite you to share your thoughts about your student’s needs with his or her teacher; however, we ask that you do not request a specific teacher.
The current classroom teachers, in consultation with the principal, will be responsible for determining class lists for next year, using the following guidelines: Parent’s perceptions of their child’s learning style and individual needs Student’s level of academic achievement Student’s behavior Number of boys and girls in a classroom Number of students requiring special education or other modifications in a classroom Students requiring special health consideration Interactions between specific students – positive or not-so-positive Consideration of all these factors will yield class lists. The final decision on all placements rests with the principal.
SUMMER SCHOOL June 23 – July 25, 2014 Classes that will be offered this year at Brass include: Getting Ready for Kindergarten Extended Year Reading for Students Grades 1-4 Getting Ready for First Grade Extended Year Math for Students Grades 1-4
Kindergarten teachers will recommend students for summer school. Teachers will identify students for summer school based on class performance and other indicators. Teachers will also use the results from MAP and the WKCE tests.
CHINESE sì yuè yǔ dài lai wǔ yuè huā 四 月 雨 带 来 五 月 花！ April showers bring May flowers! In April, we had fun learning how to use chopsticks and make dumplings. Have you tried the family project—making creative dumplings? Do you like dumplings? In May, we will learn more about Chinese foods and the famous story – The Journey to the West. If you are interested, you can download the app: The Journey to the West by Rye Studio. Last but not least, don’t forget our Chinese Night May 22nd!
SMARTER BALANCED SMARTER BALANCED Assessment – THE NEW WKCE starting next school year! In 2010, Wisconsin elected to join the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to measure students’ career and college readiness. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) is a state-led consortium working to develop next-generation assessments aligned with the Common Core State Standards that accurately measure student progress toward college- and career-readiness. Please visit any Smarter Balanced website to learn more and to take a practice test – student success depends on parents and teachers working together.
IB LEARNER PROFILE This month’s learner profile characteristic is risk-taker. Risk-takers have the courage to try new things. They are independent and confident. They like to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Risk-takers are brave and willing to defend their ideas. Look for the yellow form in your Wednesday folder so you can tell us how your child demonstrates the quality of being a risk-taker. Nomination forms are due at the end of the month. MYON This summer, read what you want to read. Imagine fairy tales, scary stories, and everything in between. Explore tall tales and fun facts from more than 5,000 enhanced digital books on MyOn! Participate in a summer reading challenge designed to motivate your child to find the magic in reading – the challenge runs from May 12-August 25, 2014 and winners are based on the most time spent reading. Your students will be bringing home their login information (their ID is their login and password); MyOn can be accessed from any computer or mobile device! Questions? Contact Mrs. Sheard or Mrs. Aguilar for more information.
CAMP INVENTION Camp Invention is coming to Kenosha this summer June 16-20 at Somers Elementary and July 28-Aug 1 at Whittier Elementary! Camp Invention is a unique, hands-on experience that blends fun with science, technology, and invention! Students going into grades 1-6 are invited to participate in this fast-paced, one-of-a-kind experience that is supported by the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame. Each day, children participate in four continuous modules that place them in settings like a strange planet, a faraway island or deep under sea. Children use their creativity, imagination and inventive thinking skills to solve problems within each environment, building on what they learned the previous day. Using up cycled materials brought from home, they could be challenged to rebuild a rocket ship, cross a river of hot lava, rescue sea creatures or assume another mission. Through hands-on fun, children get excited about science while working together as a team. Though activities will vary depending on the program selected, each one is designed to educate, entertain and inspire. For more information, contact Director Sarah Aguilar at [email protected] or check your Wednesday folder for a flyer.
ROOSEVELT BASEBALL FAMILY DAY Roosevelt baseball family day is Sunday, June 8th at 3:00 P.M. at Simmons Field. Students had the opportunity to complete a reading incentive to earn one free ticket, hot dog and soda. Parents, adults, staff, friends, have the opportunity to order tickets at $9.00 each if they would like to attend. Please contact Mrs. Aguilar (359-6097) if interested in attending.
KINDERGARTNER AND 4-K REGISTRATION If you have a child starting 4-K or Kindergarten in the fall and you have not registered them for school, please stop in the Roosevelt office to complete a registration packet. Also, if you have a new family in your neighborhood, please encourage them to register their child as soon as possible.