Bear Tracks
January 4, 2021 • Updates from Roosevelt Elementary



Ms. Cassody Leadon was recognized by our last week's recipient, Mr. Carlos China, who wrote—
- I would like to start the year off by passing the Spirit of the Bear trophy. The individual I have chosen has helped me a lot since I started working at Roosevelt. She showed me the ropes around the school. She takes on challenges head on and never gives up. She doesn't just inspire me, but she also inspires the students to take on challenges and to never give up. This person is Cassody Leadon! Thank you for all you do in this school!
Congratulations to Ms. Leadon, and thank you for being a true Bear!

If you have questions about the YSD Reopening Plan and what it means for your family, you are invited to join Superintendent Trevor Greene and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Rob Darling in a virtual question and answer session for elementary families. Join the session for elementary parents on Tuesday, January 5 in English at 6 pm or in Spanish at 7 pm. Click here for the link and more details.
In December, Superintendent Greene provided important updates on YSD's phases for in-person learning beginning on January 25. Read below for details:
- There are 4 phases to the YSD Reopening Plan, and we are currently in Stage B, which includes a phase-in to hybrid learning and tutoring groups.
- Click here to read more about the order of groups to be phased in.


What is Imagine Learning? How can my child get on the Imagine Learning Leaderboard?
- If your child is learning English, Imagine Learning is an online program that builds English skills.
- 20 minutes a day is the recommended time for English language learners on Imagine Learning each day.
- Log on at the YSD Elementary Portal with your Gmail address.
- To learn more, watch the intro video for families or contact Roosevelt's ELL/Migrant Student Advocate, Gabriela Madrigal (573-1750)



This 1st-grader from Mrs. Julie Fry's class was studying shelters in a community. Watch him explain the shelter that he made after his class analyzed the materials that the Three Little Pigs used!

Tech Problem?Call (509) 573-7120 for our Student Help Desk. If the line's busy, leave a message with your name, phone number, and problem to get a call back. You can also click HERE for more info and details about laptop support at Ike HS. | Set alarm Here are 2 ways to set an alarm to help your child get to Google Meets on time. The best part? You can actually teach your child these steps so he/she can set alarms on their own. This is a great way to build your child's responsibility and save your sanity! | Remind Remind is THE BEST WAY to stay on top of school news. Here's how to sign up--Just text @9e3689 to 81010 to receive texts from Remind. OR, download the Remind app and enter our Roosevelt code--9e3689. Watch THIS VIDEO for more info. |
Tech Problem?
Call (509) 573-7120 for our Student Help Desk.
If the line's busy, leave a message with your name,
phone number, and problem to get a call back. You can also click HERE for more info and details about laptop support at Ike HS.
Set alarm
Remind
Imagine LearningIf your child is learning English, Imagine Learning is an online program that helps build English skills at school and at home. If your child receives English language services, he/she should log on with a Gmail address through the YSD Elementary Portal and spend 20 minutes each day on Imagine Learning. To learn more, watch the intro video for families or contact Roosevelt's ELL/Migrant Student Advocate, Gabriela Madrigal (573-1750) | Attendance Counts Online! What does "good attendance" mean in distance learning? Check out the attendance ladder to see where your child's attendance fits. The key is to keep a regular routine—going to sleep and waking up at the same time each day, logging into the morning meeting every day, and setting aside time for Google Classroom activities. Please call our attendance clerk for your child's information at 573-1700. | Epic Reading Epic is your child's free online library for instant, unlimited access to 40,000 high-quality books, audiobooks, and more. All Roosevelt students already have an Epic account! Encourage your child to read at least 30 minutes a day—either online or offline. Visit the Epic log-in page and enter our code: uij1258. Scroll to find your child's grade and name. This code gets your child FREE BOOKS from 7 am—4 pm (free family accounts available after 4 pm). |
Imagine Learning
If your child is learning English, Imagine Learning is an online program that helps build English skills at school and at home. If your child receives English language services, he/she should log on with a Gmail address through the YSD Elementary Portal and spend 20 minutes each day on Imagine Learning. To learn more, watch the intro video for families or contact Roosevelt's ELL/Migrant Student Advocate, Gabriela Madrigal (573-1750)
Attendance Counts Online!
Epic Reading
Privacy/Quiet during Google Meets Families, please be aware that your child's Google Meet can pick up audio from inside your home. We all value our privacy at home, so please liimit conversations and noises that could be picked up and shared with other families during Google Meets. Thank you! | Meal Pick-Ups Every Wednesday, drive through any of our 15 locations to pick up 5 breakfasts and lunches for children ages 1-18. Click HERE for current locations, times, and menus (not Roosevelt). Children or YSD ID badge must be present to receive meals. Masks required. | Calling ALL Bears ALL IN for Learning! Each day, your child learns through a mixt of on/off-line activities. It's not just a morning meeting! There are Google Meets, assignments, reading times, Freckle Math, and more from 8:45 am-3:15 pm--for a total of about 5 1/2 hours each day. Check your child's Google Classroom for your child's daily schedule. |
Privacy/Quiet during Google Meets
Meal Pick-Ups
Calling ALL Bears ALL IN for Learning!
Why are Mondays a Big Deal at Roosevelt? Every Monday morning, your child's assignments are posted in Google Classroom for the week. So Monday is a great day to log onto Google Classroom with your child, look at the week's assignments, view your child's schedule for the week Email your child's teacher if you have any questions. THANKS! | When are Music, Library, and PE? At Roosevelt, your child gets to expericence 1 library, 1 music, and 1 PE class each week! Each specialist teacher has her own Google Meet code. Mrs. Hollrah teaches library, and her code is AHBears. Mrs. Marsh teaches music, and her code is RMBears. Mrs. Beck teaches PE, and her code is TBBears. | How is my child counted PRESENT?"Present" means your child logs into Google Meet or Google Classroom and completing assignments each day. It's best to attend all Meets so teachers can help your child. If your child misses a Meet, he/she can keep learning on Google Classroom with videos and assignments. Please contact our attendance clerk with any questions. |
Why are Mondays a Big Deal at Roosevelt?
When are Music, Library, and PE?
How is my child counted PRESENT?
"Present" means your child logs into Google Meet or Google Classroom and completing assignments each day. It's best to attend all Meets so teachers can help your child. If your child misses a Meet, he/she can keep learning on Google Classroom with videos and assignments. Please contact our attendance clerk with any questions.
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