RMS Wildcat Weekly
May 7th, 2021 Information for our Families
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Greetings Wildcat Families!
Dear Wildcat Families,
Thank you to all of our students, parents, and community who celebrated and appreciated our RMS staff this week! We want to share a SPECIAL THANK YOU to the AMAZING RMS PTA for all of the celebrations and treats you showered on our staff! In addition to facilitating the daily appreciation from students/families, PTA brought donuts, pastries, and coffee on Monday; Chick-fil-A sandwiches and snacks on Wednesday, and an awesome "ENERGIZING" pack of goodies to help staff "recharge" as we move into the last six weeks of the year. Thank you for your care and support!
We hope you enjoy a Happy Mother's Day this weekend! We have more important announcements below for updates for next week. Please read through them to stay informed.
A Few Highlights to look for in the Wildcat Weekly:
- Check out the RMS Virtual Band Video Performance of "Creepy Crawlies"! Thank you, Mr. Anderson, for working so hard with our awesome RMS Band students and ensuring they have opportunities to share their progress!
- We're so excited to announce that registrations for BAND CAMP 2021 are now open! Band Camp will be from July 26th-July 30th, and details are below!
- Last RMS Band Fundraiser! Check out the flyer for Tony Pepperoni for Wednesday, May 12!
- BLAST Tutorial Program is back! BLAST (Boost Learning After School Tutoring) will be offered in-person AND virtually on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 pm. In-person after school will be in room H12, and the Zoom link for tutoring is in the Wildcat Weekly.
- Registration is now open for Summer 2021 RMS RAD Academy for all grade levels! Bridge and Enrichment sessions are available for incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
- FastBridge testing is happening in ELA this week. Please encourage your students to complete their assessments and to do their best!
Thank you, and have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Heather Golly
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Today is School Lunch Hero Day! Thank you to our awesome RMS CNS Staff!
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Have a Nice Mother's Day Weekend!
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Check out the work by our awesome RMS Virtual Band! Great job!
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CLICK ON THE FLYER TO REGISTER FOR BAND CAMP!
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Coming soon! Save the date!
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State Testing
We are excited that this year the state is not mandating the lengthy CAASPP tests in ELA and math or the CAST in science. They are instead allowing flexibility for districts to select and administer their own standardized assessments. VUSD elementary and middle schools have decided that students in grades 3-8 will take the FastBridge in ELA and math in lieu of the CAASPP SBAC test. Students in grades 3-8 who are identified through their IEP as needing an alternative assessment will take the CAASPP California Alternative Assessment (CAA) for both ELA and math. VUSD will not be administering a science test this year. The FastBridge ELA and math assessments will be administered in the same manner that they were administered for both the Fall and Winter assessments. We will be administering the Fastbridge ELA the week of May 10-14, Fastbridge Math the week of May 17-21, and make-ups the following week. Attached are the notifications that were sent home to all families. If you have any questions regarding this testing, please feel free to reach out to us.
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Summer 2021 RAD ACADEMY!
We are inviting our Wildcats to be part of our RAD Academy 2021! Roosevelt Artful Design Academy is an opportunity for our students sharpen their skills, engage in enriching activities, and connect with other Wildcats. Students have the option to participate in either a Bridge or Enrichment session, or both. To sign up, please complete the Google form: bit.do/rmsradacademy
DATES: June 21-July 2, 2021
TIME: 8:00am-12:15pm (ELA, Math, PE)
LUNCH: 12:20-12:55 pm
ENRICHMENT 1:00-2:30 pm (Options listed on registration form)
CONTACT: Sochie Schmitz sochieschmitz@vistausd.org
BRIDGE Session: Sharpen your literacy and math skills in small classes with engaging art-based strategies! Practice physical fitness with other Wildcats.
ENRICHMENT Sessions: Students choose from Eco Art, Book Club, Coding, Choir, or Artistic Exploration in Science!
There are limited spaces and registration will close on May 28, 2021!
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BLAST After School Tutoring! In-person!
In-person: There is a maximum of 25 students allowed in the classroom, so come on over after school before spots fill up! 3:15-4:15 pm in Rm H12.
Virtual: click on the Zoom link to join in! https://vistausd.zoom.us/j/97126866400
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7th and 8th Grade Science: CHYA Curriculum
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VUSD After School Education and Safety (ASES)
Roosevelt Middle School offers an After School Education and Safety (ASES) Grant Program to students grades 6th-8th. This is a cost-free grant program based on student attendance, providing homework assistance, tutorials, and enrichment activities for your child.
ASES is currently working as an in-person program with our normal days (Monday-Friday) from 3:08-6:08 p.m.
To complete the 2021-2022 ASES Pre-registration CLICK HERE
If your son or daughter will no longer be participating in ASES or you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact Ms. Christine at (760) 685-2386 or email christineramirez@vistausd.org
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8th Grade Promotion- Save the Date!
Tentative Details:
Friday, June 18 @ 8:45 am
Drive-Thru Ceremony with photo opportunities, Promotion Certificates/Awards, and more!
Lots more info to come!
PTA Announcements for Parents
Call for Board Members
Roosevelt PTA is putting together the Board for next year! It’s a perfect way to get involved and help ensure our students’ success. In particular we are looking for a talented Treasurer, as well as someone to head up our Spirit Wear operations. If you’ve got some skills and time to share with a fabulous group of caring parents, please consider joining us! Email rooseveltmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com for details, positions and to sign up.
Next Meeting
Roosevelt PTA Association Meeting is Monday May 10 at 4 p.m. Email rooseveltmiddleschoolpta@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
CLASSIC Return- 5 Days Per Week
CLASSIC Schedule for Roosevelt Middle School (Starting 4.5.21)
Our gates open at 7:30 am Tuesday through Monday and at 8:30am on Mondays. Breakfast is available for all students. Our 6th graders will enter through the gate by H13 (signage will be posted) and our 7th and 8th graders will enter through our main gate into the lunch area. Students will be directed to line up by their first period classes by 8:20 am.
Please remember it is crucial our entire RMS community to follow clear expectations so that we can return as safely as possible. These expectations will include procedures and requirements for...
masks
individual student plastic dividers
arrival and dismissal
one directional hallways during passing periods and lunch
social distancing inside and outside of the classroom
lunch procedures
bringing their charged Chromebook and personal supplies every day
practicing safe hygiene, including washing hands frequently and using hand sanitizer when entering classrooms
daily health screening of your student
Students who live two miles away or more from the school, may apply for school bus transportation. Please call or email Marcos Chavira at 760-726-2170 ext. 92804 or marcoschavira@vistausd.org. Please allow a two week period to review your application to see if it can be approved depending on the route of your home address.
We will need our families to be partners in these efforts to keep everyone safe by reinforcing these requirements and by ensuring that if students are showing ANY symptoms of COVID-19, they must not come to school. Please see the detailed information on the COVID-19 Decision Tree to help you screen for symptoms and see what to do if there has been confirmed exposure to or a confirmed case of COVID-19.
Our RMS Covid-19 Prevention Program is posted on our RMS Website for your reference, along with other important documents.
Virtual Tutoring with Mr. Brust
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School ID and Picture Orders
ID's were handed out to Classic students on Wednesday 04/07/2021 during their 8th period. If your student is in the Classic Learning model, had a picture taken but did not receive their ID, please call the office.
If your student is in the Virtual learning model, please call the office to schedule an appointment to pick up your student's ID.
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Cameras On!
- Turn your cameras on during specific portions of the lesson as determined by the teacher.
- Respond verbally or in writing when prompted.
- Utilize the Chat feature appropriately to communicate with teachers and peers.
It is crucial that cameras are on and that students are actively participating in class in order to support engagement, community-building, and motivation for learning. We need your support as parents/guardians to stress the importance of these expectations with our Wildcats. Students who have particular issues having their cameras on should reach out to their teachers.
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Hapara News
Exciting news! We are pleased to announce that a very helpful tool called Hapara is now working with our Canvas and is once again available for our teachers. Hapara is an important tool to assist teachers with digital citizenship and classroom management. This tool allows teachers to monitor what students are accessing during class on their Chromebooks. We will be supporting our teachers in setting it up for their classes, and we wanted our parents to be aware of this tool and what it does. We have attached letters that detail the privacy policy and how we are adhering to the ethical monitoring policy for this instructional tool. Please let us know if you have any questions.
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RMS Health and Safety Website
Our RMS Covid-19 Prevention Plan is posted on our RMS Health and Safety website for your reference, along with other important documents such as:
County of San Diego COVID-19 Testing Sites, Schedules, etc.
RMS COVID-19 Student Agreement
COVID-19 Symptom Decision Tree to help with daily screening
"Stop and Go" Guide for COVID-19 Symptom Screening
VUSD COVID-19 Annual Notification Supplement
Family and Community Liaison
OUT & ABOUT.-A great program for students provided by Palomar Family Counseling. Please check the flyer for more information. It is recommended only one event per child is chosen, this way more kids may participate. Transportation will be available. Parents may participate in any activity for a fee; children are free. Link for registration: https://bookeo.com/outaboutpfcs
Parent Center Office Hour with Ms. Gabby Remember on Tuesdays from 11:00 am. to 12:00 pm. Connect with Ms. Gabby for any questions you may have. Get information about resources and the Zoom link. flyer, or Email your Roosevelt Family and Community Liaison Ms. Gabby Thompson, gabrielathompson@vistausd.org, or contact her at extension 63013
Yearbook
Yearbooks are still available for purchase. Order your yearbook now by clicking this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1005832
Library News
Library Appointments
Classic Students: If you have library books checked out, and they are due while school remains virtual, have no fear! You will not be charged overdue fines. Please keep your library books until we are back on campus. In the meantime, you can sign up for a time to visit the library, browse the shelves, and grab a book! With district guidelines for safety in place, please sign up for a time to visit the library using this link, and please wear a mask.
Device Coverage 2020-2021
If you have not purchased your 2020-2021, Device insurance yet, our only option at the moment is to accept payment online, through our school Webstore. Click here, then click on the RMS Webstore link, and select 20/21 Device Coverage-CC. You can pay with a debit or credit card.
Counseling Corner
Follow us on Instagram @rooseveltcounseling for updates.
Use the PSST tool (THIS LINK) to report something anonymously.
Health Office:
The Health Office would like to remind all parents/guardians that only PCR Covid Test results are accepted as proof of testing for Covid19. Please contact amymcguire@vistausd.org with questions or concerns.
The Health Office would like to remind SIXTH GRADE parents/guardians that the T-dap vaccine is required for all students entering the 7th grade. ALL students are required to have 2 Varicella vaccines. Notifications have been mailed to parents/guardians of students missing these vaccines. Please contact the Health Office with any questions or concerns.
School Nurse Contact Information:Amy McGruire: Cell:760-936-3825 Email: amymcguire@vistausd.org. Please contact me with any questions or concerns. Please also refer to Health and Safety Webpage for information: https://www.vistausd.org/healthandsafety
High School Information:
Attendance
Attendance is key to student success! Please encourage your student to sign on to virtual learning every day and on time. Teachers are required by Senate Bill 98 to take attendance every period, every day.
Students are considered "present" if they log in to their scheduled Live Zoom meetings each day (synchronous) AND if they log on and complete any work during their Learning Options & Work Time (asynchronous) periods.
If students complete work early in a Learning Options & Work Time period, they can log in early for a different period and continue independently with their work in that class. The intention is for each student to log in to each of their classes every day and make progress on their classwork.
New Attendance Codes:
A = absent
1 = present for a live Zoom meeting
2 = present for an asynchronous period (by logging into the class on Canvas and working on classwork)
Remember, absences must be cleared within 72 hours (3 school days) after the student returns to school. If your student was accidentally marked absent or if you are planning a trip in which your student will miss 5 or more school days, please notify the attendance two weeks in advance to set up an independent study contract.
If you have any concerns, please communicate with your student's teacher or with our attendance office (760) 726-8003 x63020 or yeseniabeas@vistausd.org
VUSD Community Update of April 13th
Updated School Accountability Report Card
Communications
Roosevelt Wildcat Pride!
Our PRIDE represents life ready skills we want our students to foster. Please help us reinforce these traits in our Wildcats!
Spirit Fridays!
Wear RMS spirit wear or school colors on Fridays!
Go Wildcats!!
PAWS of the Month: Determination
Connect with us
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Website: https://rms.vistausd.org/
Location: 850 Sagewood Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760)726-8003
Twitter: @RooseveltMiddl2
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