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February 7, 2021
Notes from our Director
Hello DATA community,
Super Bowl Sunday, one week away from Valentine's Day, and four weeks until Spring Break. This nine weeks grading period is flying by. This week there are Valentine's spirit days to join in, early release schedule on Friday, and continued student course selections for next year. This past week there were many congratulations and accolades shared, check out the highlights included below.
It is critical for students to continue to log on for their classes each day and then complete their assignments. Teachers are available for tutoring each day. If students are continuing to learn from home, it is very important for them to communicate with their teachers if they are needing assistance. As virtual learning continues, please reach out to ensure that credits for all classes are earned this year.
All new applicants interested in joining DATA next year must have their applications in by this Friday, February 12. If you have friends who are considering becoming a part of the DATA family, please be sure they submit their application on time. All notifications for new DATA acceptance will be shared on Friday, February 19.
Thank you for reviewing the many details and reminders included below. Please continue to stay safe. If you have specific questions, please feel free to reach out.
Stay well,
Lori Murach
We are so thankful for our DATA counselor, Mrs. Lockamy
Early Release Schedule on Friday, Feb. 12
Congratulations to Mrs. Philbrick on receiving the PTA Honorary Life Award during the PTA virtual Founder's Day
Support the TR Cheer and Dance Teams
Please help support our TR Cheer and TR Dance teams by visiting our shops where you can purchase your Rough Rider Apparel. If you have any questions contact Coach Wilson or Coach Redding
Community Service from Home
Thank you to the Garcia family for sharing this cool, at-home, community service idea. “Warm Up America!” is an organization that collects 7inch by 9inch crochet/knit sections. Volunteers then join the sections to make blankets for charity such as nursing homes, the homeless, veterans, etc.
Crochet and knitting directions can be found on their website at https://warmupamerica.org/
They are currently collecting red, white, and blue 7” x 9” sections. Blankets will be distributed to hospitals and homes that serve Veterans throughout the U.S.
Mail all items to:
Warm Up America! Foundation
ATTN: Veterans
3740 N. Josey Ln., Ste 126
Carrollton, TX 75007
They are also currently collecting sections of any color to be donated to various charities.
Mail all items to:
Warm Up America! Foundation
ATTN: Box of 500 sections
3740 N. Josey Ln., Ste 126
Carrollton, TX 75007
Kindness - One of our Core Values
Think of a way to show some kindness to others this week and then act on that thought.
Author Jon Gordon shared, "Just as stars shine the brightest in the darkness you and your positive energy will shine the most through adversity. Keep shining so you can be a light for others!"
Congratulations to our UIL Academic winners
At the MacArthur UIL Meet on Saturday, 1/30/21, a few DATA students earned a few awards.
Logan Wilson placed 7th in Science 9/10
Noah Colon placed 10th in Science 9/10
Chase Smith placed 10th in Science 11/12
We are so proud of them and their hard work. John Stancek, Tina Finley and Ann Margulies-Huffaker are their coaches.
In addition, Alexandra Moss (DATA) won 10th place in editorial writing.
Congratulations to all of our award winning students. Keep up the great work.
Seniors - Cap and Gown Orders Due by Feb. 21
Congratulations to Sasami Cavan, DATA senior, as she signed with Illinois Tech on National Signing Day to play volleyball at the next level
Book Club for Parents starting this week.
You may LOVE reading or maybe you have never really tried to get lost in a a book; TODAY is your lucky day! We are starting a Roosevelt High School Parent’s Book Club.
How this works:
- Let Ms. Mendiola, Family Specialist know you are interested in joining, and a book will be mailed to you. Email Ms. Mendiola at mmendi2@neisd.net.
- The 1st meeting is Friday, February 12 at 9AM; we will meet virtually (via zoom) and meet each other and decide how much we will read
- Next meeting, we will discuss what we have read
- Keep the book or share the book and then we can start the next book
“The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch is our 1st book choice. It is not a difficult read and is less than 200 pages, 6 chapters.
DATA Architecture has a new Instagram account for architecture posts
The handle for the new DATA architecture Instagram account is data_arch
AP exam payments are due Friday, Feb. 19 at 12 noon
Process for AP Exams payments to be taken:
February 2 - February 19.
If a student is choosing to take one or more AP Exams in May 2021, they must complete the registration process by making the payment for the exam(s). Payment must be made through the “AP Exams Payment” program accessed through the Skyward Student Portal. **must be student account**. If a student is choosing NOT to take one or more AP Exam in May 2021, they need to “Cancel” the exam registration through the same online “AP Exams Payment” program. Cash payments are by Calendly appointment only in the College and Career Center: https://calendly.com/trapexampayments. Payment instruction flyer: https://documentcloud.adobe.com/link/track?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:87d2cb72-136f-45c5-9a40-9632f7648e78.
The AP exam payment deadline is Friday, February 19, by 12 noon.
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FREE SAT for Juniors - Sign up Today!
We are encouraging all juniors (11th graders) to sign up for the FREE March 24 Junior SAT School Day. Juniors, Please sign up today to take the test for FREE on campus on March 24. The sign up will close on February 14. Here is the link to sign up: https://forms.gle/B7CvrgRZdVCyzDKs7
Alamo Promise Deadline is coming for Class of 2021
Have you picked up your DATA t-shirt?
Do you know someone who would like to apply to be in DATA next year?
Join the DATA Alliance and support our program
Seniors - another ASVAB testing opportunity
College Career Military Readiness Information
- Our College Career Military Readiness Specialist is posting very helpful information for our current seniors and juniors in Google Classrooms. Here are the corresponding codes. Senior Google Classroom Code: s5qv4rf; Junior Google Classroom Code: v7t3z54 Mrs. Taylor also has a Bitmoji room with more links.
Here is a letter about a number of College Board assessments happening this year. PSAT, SAT, and AP testing opportunities included.
Community Service Hour Details
Here is a link to the Community Service Form that you can submit to Ms. Tiller to keep track of your hours. Be sure to keep filling up the page before submitting. You don't need to submit the sheet with just one entry each time. You can also log your hours in the Skyward system under the Volunteer Tile and then just take a "snapshot" or print out of those accumulated hours and send those to Ms. Tiller. atille2@neisd.net
Looking Ahead at upcoming events and Important Dates
February 10 - ASVAB testing opportunity must be signed up by Feb. 8
February 12 - deadline for new DATA student applications - early release school day, ends at 2:40pm Click here for the bell schedule.
February 14 - deadline for Juniors to sign up for the FREE SAT test given on campus March 24 https://forms.gle/B7CvrgRZdVCyzDKs7
February 15 - Alamo Promise Deadline for Class of 2021
February 19 - AP exam payments are due by 12 noon
Stay Connected
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Twitter: @DATADoes2
Facebook: DATA - North East
Youtube: DATA @ Roosevelt High School
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DATA Class of ‘21 (for students and parents) - Code to join: @datak21
DATA Class of ’22 (Students only) -Code to join: @datak22
DATA Class of ’22 (Parents only) – Code to join: @datak22pt
DATA Class of ’23 (Students only) – Code to join: @datak23
DATA Class of ’23 (Parents only) – Code to join: @datak23pt
DATA Class of ’24 (Students only) – Code to join: @datak24
DATA Class of ’24 (Parents only) – Code to join: @datak24pt