Roosevelt Reader
February 27, 2020
Inspire every child to discover, learn, achieve, and care.
Principal's Corner
Dear Parents,
Planning for the next school year begins early. Sometimes parents wonder how students are placed in classrooms and if they can make requests to have their children placed in particular classrooms.
We recognize that parents also have good insights into how their children learn. If you would like to request that certain information be considered in assigning a placement, please complete this Class Placement Request Form. The most helpful comments speak to specific insights you have about your child as a learner. Please consider the following guidelines regarding the placement request process:
*Please do not request a specific teacher.
*If you have more than one child, please complete a separate form for each student.
*All information is kept confidential and only read by Dr. Dwyer and Mrs. Sobotka.
*All requests must be submitted by Friday, April 3.
We have an excellent staff, and so it is our hope that you will trust our expertise with the input from your child’s current teacher to determine the best placement for your child for the upcoming school year.
Have a wonderful day!
Dr. Dwyer
NEWS BULLETIN
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Director of Student Services hosts coffee chats
Do you have any questions about District 64's student services? Are there any concerns you want to tell us about?
Dr. Lea Anne Frost, District 64’s Director of Student Services, will host a monthly coffee for parents to express their concerns, ask questions, or discuss any matters related to the Student Services Department. Please feel free to attend all or part of these meetings.
The times and dates for the remaining coffees are:
3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10 in the Emerson Middle School conference room, 8108 North Cumberland Avenue, Niles
8 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22 in the Carpenter Elementary School conference room, 300 North Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge
3 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 in the Washington Elementary School conference room,1500 Stewart Avenue, Park Ridge
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Order Your Roosevelt Yearbook!
Visit the PTO Tool Kit webpage to order.
The order deadline is Sunday, March 15th and the cost for each yearbook is $25.
For each child you are purchasing a yearbook for, please complete a separate order form for each child. This will ensure a yearbook will be delivered to each child's classroom in June.
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No School on Records Planning Day and Spring Break
Students will have the day off on Monday, March 9, Records Planning Day - Due to the lack of any inclement weather days used in January, District 64 students do not have to attend classes on Monday, March 9.
Schools will be closed for Spring Break from March 20-27 - Schools will be closed for six days (10 including weekends). The last day of classes will be Thursday, March 19. Schools will re-open on Monday, March 30.
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Let Me Run
Let Me Run is a nonprofit wellness program that inspires boys to be themselves, be active, and belong. With a comprehensive curriculum that applies the power of running, the program encourages boys to develop their psychological, emotional and social health, in addition to their physical health. Twice a week for seven weeks, two trained volunteer coaches lead an elementary or middle school team through practice. Designed to amplify confidence, self-expression, and respect for others, each practice includes a lesson from the Let Me Run curriculum that incorporates running, games and activities. Each fall and spring season culminates in a 5k race festival that celebrates the boys’ personal growth.
The program fee is $148.00 which INCLUDES a 23.00 5K race fee entry.
Registration is now open for 4th and 5th grade students. The spring season starts April 14 and ends with a 5k race in Park Ridge on Saturday, June 6. Practices will be each Tuesday and Thursday after school from 3:30 to 5pm in the North gym. Watch this video to learn more and register at LetMeRun.org. Questions? Email [contact].heather_beaty_aa@yahoo.com.
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Be a Safe Driver!
· Park legally – don’t block crosswalks or double park
· Respect school neighbors – please do not park in or block their driveways.
· Parents and children should not use the Staff parking lot
· Do not make U-turns or turn around in driveways.
· “Attended” parkers must stay in their vehicles at all times.
· Obey “kiss ’n go” zones on Prospect Avenue