RMS Wildcat Weekly
March 5th, 2021 Information for our Families
Greetings Wildcat Families!
Happy Friday!
Thank you for another week of collaboration, communication, and grace. Our Wildcats are continuing to demonstrate responsibility and motivation, and we greatly appreciate the efforts our staff, students, and families are making every day. This week we welcomed our Classic Group A students back on Tuesday, and unfortunately, we were rained out on Wednesday, so our Classic Group B students have not yet returned. We are excited to see them this week! We know that rain is possibly in the forecast again for next week, and VUSD has made an adjustment in order to maximize the time on campus for secondary students. Middle and high school students will now have minimum days for all students when rain is forecast on days when Classic students would be on campus. Please read the details below about a Rainy Day Minimum Day schedule that we will follow in the event of rain in the forecast.
We now have three weeks before Spring Break. As you will see in the announcements below, we are postponing our regularly scheduled student/teacher/parent conferences from March until April. Please read through the details and other announcements and updates, and let us know if you have any questions or needs.
Thank you for your continued support, flexibility, and communication. Have a wonderful week!
Sincerely,
Heather Golly
Rainy Day Minimum Day Schedule
Roosevelt and all VUSD secondary schools will now have minimum days for all students when rain is forecast on days when Classic students would be on campus. This applies currently to Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Roosevelt.
Unfortunately, we do not have enough outdoor, socially distanced, and covered seating for all students on campus during lunchtime in the event of rain. As a result, we cannot have Classic students eat lunch on campus during a rainy day. We need to avoid students eating indoors or congregating close together with masks off.
The Roosevelt Rainy Day Minimum Day schedule is below. In order to ensure that teachers who teach in both models can teach all of their classes, all students (Virtual and Classic) will need to follow this schedule in the event of rain. Classic students will be able to pick up a sack lunch from the cafeteria and bring it home to eat. Families will receive notification by phone call and email 48 hours prior to a Rainy Day Minimum Day based on NOAA forecast for Vista, CA showing a 30% or more chance of rain. Thank you for your flexibility to ensure the safety of all our students.
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Postponement of Student-Led Conferences
In order to give teachers and students more time to adjust to changes in schedules and to allow them to better prepare authentic goals and reflections, we are postponing our conferences until April. Our conferences were originally scheduled for March 18th and 19th. We will be communicating our April conference dates in next week's Wildcat Weekly.
WHAT ARE STUDENT-LED CONFERENCES?
A student-led conference is similar to a parent teacher conference, however the student is present and in charge of leading the conference. Students will lead their teacher/parents/guardians through a reflective presentation, and then the team will engage in a conversation about the student's academic/social progress and needs.
Student-led conferences allow students to have ownership in the conversation about their strengths, their goals, and their needs. They are also a great opportunity for the team to discuss how the teacher and parents/guardians can help the student succeed. Student-led conferences encourage students to think critically about their own abilities and achievements, and help students develop skills they’ll use long after they’ve finished school. Student-led conferences will be held virtually through Zoom, and interpretation will be available. For students of families who are unable to attend student-led conferences, students will have the option of presenting to their parents/guardians at home and submitting proof of their student-led conference to their teachers.
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CLASSIC Return to In-Person Learning
Our Classic students are scheduled to return for in-person learning one day per week starting 3/2. We are very excited to welcome our Classic students back to campus!
Our NEW BELL SCHEDULE will begin next week.. Please click on the schedule linked below.
CLASSIC Schedule for Roosevelt Middle School (Starting 3/1/21)
Our Classic students have been divided into two groups.
Group A (last names A-L) will attend in-person on Tuesdays.
Group B (last names M-Z) will attend in-person on Wednesdays.
All students will learn virtually on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays. They will attend each class via Zoom on those days.
On Tuesday, March 2nd, our gates open at 7:30 am. 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...
wearing of face coverings
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.
RMS Bell Schedule for CLASSIC STUDENTS
RMS Bell Schedule for VIRTUAL STUDENTS
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Prepare Now for Pandemic EBT 2.0 Card
The federal Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program was extended through the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021, and Other Extensions Act. This law extends P-EBT benefits through September 2021. We encourage families to update their addresses with your local school district. The parent flyers are available in both English and Spanish. The CDE encourages LEAs to use these materials to encourage families to update addresses at the LEA level. LEAs are encouraged to ensure that these addresses are updated in CALPADS by March 12, 2021.
For more information about preparing for P-EBT 2.0, please review the Prepare Now for P-EBT 2.0 web page at https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/preparenowforpebt2.asp.
For more information about P-EBT, you can visit the CDSS P-EBT web page at https://www.cdss.ca.gov/home/pandemic-ebt.
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VUSD After School Education and Safety
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NEWS FOR 8TH GRADE
Wildcat Families and Students,
If you were unable to make it to our RMS Yearbook Portrait Day, we have good news! Please check out the attached fliers for instructions for submitting your photo to Yearbook Plus. We want to make sure that you are a part of this historical year's yearbook. The deadline for submitting If you have any questions, please feel free to contact DanielGuerzon@vistausd.org (Yearbook Advisor).
Roosevelt Middle School Yearbook Plus Photo Instructions
Bilingual Yearbook Plus Instructions
Yearbooks are still available for purchase. Order your yearbook now by clicking this link: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=1005832
Thank you!
RMS Wildcat Yearbook Staff
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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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ASES Homework Helpline, Visual Arts, and Tea Time
The RMS ASES Team is now providing virtual support to our ASES students. We will be providing Homework Helpline, Virtual Arts, and Tea Time (Virtual Games) from 3-5 p.m.
Homework Helpline with Mrs. Lina & Ms. Christine
https://vistausd.zoom.us/j/95306390372?pwd=YlIxc2V6R0tmZ2VYTDFtWldQZHBvZz09
Meeting ID: 953 0639 0372
Passcode: ASES
Visual Art with Mrs. Maddison & Mrs. Shirley
Tea Time (Virtual Games) with Mr. Vincent & Ms. Christine
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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
PTA Announcements for Parents
Virtual Student Store Open While Supplies Last: Order snacks online at https://rooseveltmiddlepta.square.site and receive free contactless delivery by including the address and phone number with the order. Choose from Popcornopolis Caramel Corn Popcorn, Dippin Dots, and Poptarts in various flavors. Supplies are limited and are first-come, first-served. Contact Liz DeBaets lizdebaets@gmail.com for questions. Unfortunately, we cannot offer to pick it up.
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.
Family and Community Liaison
Parent Center Office Hour with Ms. Gabby Remember on Tuesdays from11:00 am. to 12:00 pm. Connect with Ms. Gabby for any questions you may have. Get information about resources and the Zoom link.
Alliance está organizando una "Noche universitaria para families" evento gratuito, a través de Zoom, el martes 16 de marzo de 2021, de 6:00 p.m. a 7:30 p.m. Las familias escucharán de primera mano a los estudiantes universitarios de CSUSM Alliance. Los siguientes temas son las mismas presentaciones de “Zoom en la sala” que los maestros del distrito están teniendo en sus aulas.
Cómo preparar a su hijo para la universidad
Qué se necesita para ingresar a la universidad (Grit)
Escuche cómo es un día en la vida de los estudiantes universitarios
Una vez registrado, el enlace de Zoom se enviará por correo electrónico a los participantes registrados el lunes 15 de marzo. Consulte el enlace para registrarse: https://csusanmarcos.wufoo.com/forms/z10sj56y0w16r02/
Low-cost internet services Please click here to view local internet service providers offering COVID-19 assistance, as well as additional internet & technology access resources.
Email your Roosevelt Family and Community Liaison Ms. Gabby Thompson, gabrielathompson@vistausd.org, or contact her at extension 63013 to set an appointment for assistance or with any other needs your family might have.
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Health Office:
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
Counseling Corner!
Follow us on Instagram @rooseveltcounseling for updates.
Use the PSST tool (THIS LINK) to report something anonymously.
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VUSD Community Update of February 23
Updated School Accountability Report Card
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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Location: 850 Sagewood Drive, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: (760)726-8003
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