RMS Wildcat Weekly
May 1st, 2020 Information for our Families
Happy Friday!
Greetings Wildcat Families,
First, thank you for your continued efforts this week to work together in virtual school. I appreciate those of you who were able to attend the Virtual Coffee with the Principal meetings this week, and I have shared your valuable feedback with our staff. For those of you who weren't able to attend, I am grateful for the email communications that you have sent with questions, concerns, suggestions, and needs. Please continue to let us know how we can support each other as we enter into this last month of school. We know that many of our families are struggling with loss of jobs, illness, food insecurity, and more, and we have many resources to help. Please continue to reach out to our administration, teachers, and counselors for support! Check out the homepage of our website for contact information: https://rms.vistausd.org/ We are here to connect to our Wildcats and each other, and we will get through this together.
Thank you again. Stay safe and healthy, take care of yourselves and your loved ones, and have a wonderful week.
Sincerely,
Heather Golly
A message from PTA
Attention Parents of our fabulous Roosevelt Wildcat students: Teacher Appreciation is around the corner! PTA is working on a way to show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate all their hard work all year and especially right now during such a difficult time for ALL of US, both as parents and educators.
So, we need your help! Let’s ALL come together and get creative by showing them how much we appreciate them!
HOW you ask? Please email me the following, a (picture) of a handwritten letter, write a gratitude and appreciation email, a chalk art picture, a drawing of any sort, a short video, a picture of a craft, a picture of your student holding a thank you sign, your pet next to a thank you sign, the possibilities are endless! Any way you and your student want to show appreciation would be great.
Please include your child’s name + grade. Send to kjaguirrr@gmail.com (yes that’s 3 r’s)
by May 8th. Let those creative juices flow!!! Thanks so much!
Want to be involved with the PTA next year? Nominees for the 2020-2021 PTA board are being accepted! Contact Liz DeBaets at lizdebaets@gmail.com
Square 1 Art Fundraiser!
Have you seen your student's Square 1 Art?? Check it out online and place your order for one of a kind gifts for birthdays, mother's day, father's day or just for yourself. I ordered some unique gifts and had them delivered directly to my home. All proceeds benefit our Artful Learning program at Roosevelt. https://shop.square1art.com/Shop/artwork/Search
Online orders can be shipped directly to your home! Check it out today! Please contact Ms. Turner or the Square 1 Art at service@square1art.com with any questions!
Square 1 Art Ordering Directions
ASB Weekly Announcements- What's Up Wildcats?
ASB students are working to create a weekly video called “What’s Up Wildcats” to boost school spirit and help our Wildcats stay connected to our school community. Please check out your Hub Google Classrooms each Monday for our videos and follow our ASB instagram @rms.asb_2020
Interested in being in ASB? If you will be an 8th grader next year, ASB will be accepting applications next week! Please check the Essentials Application Sheet shared out by our counselors for more information. Please email Ms. Turner with any questions! Kirstenturner@vistausd.org
Live Conferencing Update:
Teachers may decide to host live conferences on Google Meet/Zoom with their classes to check-in, provide instructions and support for the week’s assignments, and connect with their classes.
Participating teachers who host live conferences will hold a morning and afternoon session on their assigned subject day. Both sessions will be similar, so students may choose to attend one or both of the sessions. See the SCHEDULE HERE on page 2 of our Norms and Schedule document.
The morning and afternoon sessions are open to students from all periods.
Sessions may be extended or shortened depending on the needs of students in session.
Participating teachers will post a link and instructions for joining live conferences in their Google Classrooms.
Students are expected to follow the behavior guidelines detailed in our Roosevelt Live Distancing Norms for any live conferences.
Grading Update:
Vista Unified School District Temporary Grading Administrative Regulation
Virtual School Reminders!
- Check their Pride Hub Google Classrooms, school emails, and subject Google Classrooms daily
- Join Pride Hub Classrooms if they haven't and check out videos, announcements, WAGs
- Follow a schedule daily! Roosevelt Middle Virtual School Daily Schedule and Expectations.
- See the Roosevelt Virtual School Parent Guide for FAQs and reach out to us for more help!
- Continue to reach out to teachers with any questions! Teacher Contact Info/Office Hours
Important Links:
Roosevelt Middle Virtual School Daily Schedule and Expectations- students should follow this schedule every day
Roosevelt Middle Virtual School Student Checklist- to help students get started on April 6 by logging in to their devices
Roosevelt Middle Virtual School Parent Guide- helpful FAQs and resources
Teacher Contact Info and Office Hours- contact your teachers with questions!
8th Grade Course Selection Update- important info for picking classes for next year!
Google Classroom: Translating documents:
Chromebooks and Technology Support:
We will be distributing Chromebooks on Wednesdays from 10:30-12:30 only if prior arrangements have been made with Ms. Bennet. Please reach out for a new or replacement Chromebook if needed. She can be reached at deannawestphal@vistausd.org or call 760-472-3375. We are also working with families who need internet connections. Contact us for support!
Counseling Corner!
For parents and students: Follow us on our new Instagram @rooseveltcounseling for updates.
REMINDER: Any student or family needing support can request to speak with a school counselor. To make an appointment with your counselor fill out our form at bit.ly/rmscheckin, DM us on Instagram, or send us an email. Use the PSST tool at THIS LINK to report something anonymously.
Wellness Wednesdays: Our second Wellness Wednesday video is live. Our topic this week is “Conflict at Home.” Anyone seeing an increase of conflict at home? Check it out HERE.
Friday Meetings: Every Friday your RMS Counselors are live from 12:30 to 1:00pm. Ask your student to check their "Hub" for the link to join the virtual meeting.
Attention all 6th and 7th grade families: Applications were posted this week on the Google Hub for AVID, ASB, Broadcasting and film and Yearbook. CLICK HERE for all the applications. ALL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE MAY 4TH! Submit them now!
Attention all 8th grade families: UPDATE! DEADLINE TO PICK YOUR COURSES FOR HIGH SCHOOL IS THIS SUNDAY MAY 3RD UNLESS THE FOLLOWING SITUATIONS APPLY TO YOU. For students going to MVHS, you should have received an email from the MVHS Principal on Monday and completed your electronic signature. You also should have received an email from the Counselors with instructions on how to register for classes. For those families waiting on intra/inter-district applications to be processed… we are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Please CLICK HERE for our very detailed, updated announcement with unique situations listed. Please refer to our High School Registration Google Folder for all your HS registration needs. In this folder, you will find a document and slideshow specific to the High School your student wants to attend.
Counseling: SD-Crisis Line-888-724-7240 Family Resource Center-866-262-9881
General News
PE Lockers & Items Inside: This is one of the questions we are getting the most. Currently, the County of San Diego Public Health Order does not consider access to student items in PE Lockers part of the "critical" aspect of schools. The VUSD is aware of PE Locker item concerns, and our families are not the only ones asking. Stay tuned!
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. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic applications for the 2020-21 school year will be online. Any students who completed a paper application before the school closures are encouraged to re-apply. The application can be found online at the school's website. Applications will be due May 11, 2020. Any applications received after May 11th will automatically be placed on the waiting list and families will be called if/when there is an opening. Students who are currently in the program are not guaranteed acceptance for the next year and need to re-apply. To apply for 2020-2021 ASES click here
Students may still be receiving overdue notices from our automated library system. Please know that students will not accrue fines while school is not in session. Information about when and how to return library books, textbooks, and Chromebooks will be coming soon. If you have any questions, please email Deanna Bennet at deannawestphal@vistausd.org or call 760-472-3375.
Yearbook is complete and looks amazing! Our yearbook was completed in early March and already sent for printing. Families can still purchase the yearbook online:
Purchase directly through our publisher at www.jostens.com. Make sure to enter our school information in the prompt and select "yearbook". Price: $50
This year, there are only a limited amount of yearbooks for sale. As of April 17, there are only about 100 yearbooks remaining for purchase. As of right now, it is not clear how yearbook distribution would take place; however, families will certainly receive a copy if they make a purchase.
Thank you for supporting our award-winning yearbook program and the amazing staff who have worked tirelessly to complete this year's book. If you have any questions/concerns, please contact the Yearbook Advisor Mr. Daniel Guerzon at DanielGuerzon@vistausd.org.
7th Grade "Family Life/Sex Ed": At this point it looks like the state of California will postpone compliance with the state-mandated Family Life/Sex Ed curriculum for this year. We anticipate picking it up as part of 8th Grade Science.
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Communications
Health Office:
School Nurse Contact Information: Lisa Franck: Cell: 760-691-0165 Email: lisafranck@vistausd.org. Please contact with any questions or concerns. Please also refer to Health and Safety Webpage for information: https://www.vistausd.org/healthandsafety
Family and Community Liaison
Please check this link with Important meal information from WaveCrestCafe We will continue with food distributions among five VUSD schools. Five days" meal in one day. Check these Social and Emotional Support resources .
It is essential that you verify your email address since this is the best way of communication for now. Please leave a message to Ms. Gabby at her extension 63013, or email me at gabrielathompson@vistausd.org for any question you may have. Check for my Facebook and Twitter accounts.
#WeAreInThisTogether
Thank you for your support!
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
Determination is when a person keeps on trying, even though it is difficult. We all need to show extra determination as the end of the year grows closer and summer fun is on our mind. We are looking for students to show some extra grit, perseverance, and determination as they work to finish the year strong and successful!
Novel Coronavirus Fact Sheets:
Parents: Fact sheet: What You Need to Know
Spanish: Nuevo coronavirus (PDF)
Russian: Новый штамм коронавируса (PDF)
Vietnamese: Vi-rút Corona Mới (PDF)
Tagalog: Mga Rekomendasyon ng Pampublikong Kalusugan sa COVID-19 (PDF)
Chinese Simplified: 新型冠状病毒 (PDF)
Chinese Traditional: 新型冠狀病毒 (PDF)