Roosevelt Reader
December 3, 2021
PRINCIPAL'S CORNER
Dear Parents,
This week we sent home the first trimester report card. This document reflects the hard work and progress your child has made during the school year. In addition, the report card indicates areas for growth and improvement. I encourage you to take time to review the report card with your child.
I have listed some suggestions below, to consider as you discuss the report card:
*Let your child give you his/her first impressions of the report card. Allow your child the opportunity to highlight areas of strength and interest.
*Let your child point out areas for growth and improvement.
*Work with your child to identify goals and some simple steps your child can take to realize those goals.
*Take time to carefully review the progress being made in our specials program such as Art, Music, PE, etc…
*Ask your child to comment on their overall school experience. Have them comment on their friends in class and at school. Have them discuss their daily schedule of activities.
Report card time is an opportunity to celebrate progress and the love of learning. Keep your child motivated and inspired by making time to discuss the school year and the many experiences your child is having in elementary school. Finally, feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions regarding our educational programming.
Have a wonderful day!
Dr. Dwyer, Principal
Inspire every child to discover, learn, achieve, and care.
NEWS BULLETIN
MAP Testing Next Week!
Students in grades 2,3,4,and 5 will be taking the the computer Measure of Academic Progress Test (MAP). Students will take a test in reading and a second test in math. Teachers and teams use this information to design instruction for students and to measure student growth over time. While the tests are not timed, they take about one hour to complete.
For grades 3,4 and 5...please make sure your child's chromebook is fully charged. Also, students should have headphones or earbuds to use as well.
Students will also take the MAP test in May. Your child's teacher has the schedule with specific dates and times for testing.
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PICTURE RETAKES TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7!
Anyone who missed a photo can take their school picture on Tuesday, December 7.
Students needing a retake should bring their original picture package to the photographer.
Parent questions and concerns regarding pictures should be directed to Customer Service at
cphelpcenter.com.
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The D64 Spelling Bee is back!
Have you heard the BUZZ? The D64 Spelling Bee is back! Please see our D64 Spelling Bee Website for further details and links to registration forms.
Contact Nicole Azark at nazark@d64.org with any questions about the Roosevelt Spelling Bee, which will be held Tuesday, January 25 after school.
Hope to see you there!
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TOYS FOR TOTS
As the holidays arrive, it’s important to remember that some are less fortunate. Every holiday season, the Marine Corps Toys for Tots Campaign seeks to deliver toys to underprivileged children across the Chicagoland area.
This year, the Roosevelt PTO will be supporting this effort by placing designated Toys for Tots collection boxes inside the school entrances.
Roosevelt students may drop off brand-new (UNOPENED/ UNWRAPPED) toys into the nearest box as they enter the building at their grade level entrance, at the start of the school day.
Toy collection will run from Monday, 11/15 – Thursday, 12/9. On Friday, 12/10, all toys will be delivered to Fort Sheridan for the Marines to begin sorting and distributing to children in need.
Recipients include children up to age 12. Popular gift ideas include sports equipment, books, games, backpacks, board games, radio control cars, hand-held electronics, and skateboards/helmets.
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Holiday Sing-New Format for This Year
This year the teachers will record songs their classrooms in the South Gym. This recording will be sent out to the Parents/Guardians via See Saw, Schoology or email. Stay tuned for more
information.
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New School Secretary Contact Information
Jennifer Steurer
Email: jsteurer@d64.org
Salena Flint
Email: sflint@d64.org
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Be Safe Around Campus!
- Students tardy to school must be escorted by parent/guardian and signed in at the office. (Door 5)
- Students walking to and from school should use the crosswalks at the intersection!
- 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.