Roosevelt SHOUT! 
October 12, 2018
CALENDAR
Oct 12
Fall Box Tops Contest Deadline
Spirit Wear Order Deadline

Oct 25-27
RIS Fall Play - Anne of Green Gables

Nov 2
Halloween Party 7 - 9 pm
ROOSEVELT ROUNDUP
TR Scholar Presentation to 8th Graders
On October 3, the 8th grade students were introduced to the TR Scholars Program/Independent Study Program . Attached is the TR Scholar application.
Show Your School Spirit with RIS Spirit Wear!
Order Deadline is Tonight!
RIS Spirit Wear is now available to order online through The School Spot until FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12TH.

*NEW ITEMS AVAILABLE!*
 
Show your school spirit with new spirit wear! Click HERE to see the flyer for all of the options.

ORDER ONLINE  HERE  OR AT  www.theSchoolSpot.com
ENTER SCHOOL NAME:  RIS

For any questions regarding the sale, please contact Allison Friedman at  allicatter@aol.com

All items are custom printed exclusively for Roosevelt School. SALES ARE FINAL.
Donations Needed for RIS Baking Club
The Baking Club at RIS is looking for donations. Please see the list below. If you are able to donate any of the supplies, that would be wonderful! All supplies should be labeled “Baking Club” and dropped off in the front office.

Thank you in advance for your help! Any questions? Please contact: Christine Cassu at ccassu@westfieldnjk12.org

2 gallons of water                                                
2 bottles of vegetable oil
8 boxes of fudge brownie mix
4 boxes of devils food cake mix
4 boxes of yellow cake mix
2 bags of granulated sugar
2 bags of confectioners sugar
2 bags of flour
2 cans of cocoa powder
Assortment of sprinkles
Assortment of decorating gels/frostings
Box of food coloring
2 bottles of vanilla
1 box of foil
1 box of wax paper
1 box of parchment paper
2 packages of large, sturdy paper plates
1 set of oven mitts
Candygrams and Flowergrams Sale Week of October 22nd
Students will be in the RIS cafeteria selling candygrams and flowergrams. Come and support your fellow students by purchasing a candygram or a carnation for a cast and crew member of Anne of Green Gables. These congratulatory messages will be delivered to cast and crew members after each performance.

The carnations and candy bags cost $2 for one or $3 for two. You can mix and match the candygrams and carnations.
Roosevelt Fall Play - Anne of Green Gables
October 25th - 27th

"GOOD LUCK" Messages to Cast/Crew Members
On Sale October 11th and 12th during all Lunch Periods.
$1 - 1 Line (up to 18 words) or $2 - 2 lines (up to 36 words)
Click HERE

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AROUND THE DISTRICT
PTC Special Ed Committee Presentation - October 17th
What About the Family?
The Effects of Special Needs on the Family
 
Presented by: Gina Totino, LCSW & Meredith Strauss, LCSW
When: Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 PM
Where: Lincoln Early Childhood Center

Click HERE for more details.
Westfield's "Guys Night of Singing" - October 19th
Please join us for Westfield's "Guy's Night of Singing" . This fun evening will involve our male singers in grades 7-12, music faculty and other WSD staff members from across the district. As an added bonus, we are inviting all dads that want to sing with us. Click HERE to sign up. Food and refreshments will be served, and our special guests will include members of the Rutgers University Glee Club!

When: Friday, October 19, 2018 Time: 6:00-8:30 PM (8:20pm performance for families)

Where: Edison Auditorium (please drop off/park in the lot across from Kehler Stadium)

Looking forward to having you join us! Mr. Brzozowski & Mr. Geyer
Westfield Field Hockey Fundraiser
Westfield Field Hockey Fundraiser - Flags are $40 and magnets $10. Get them before they sell out!

Contact Colleen McDonald Maz at cemnyc2003@yahoo.com or 917-363-4416.
Franklin Pumpkin Fair - Open to all and Volunteers Needed
Looking for service hours? Volunteers are needed for the Franklin School Pumpkin Fair on Saturday, October 13 from 11a to 4p. Click  HERE  for shift information and email contacts to sign up. Or just come and enjoy the fun!
IN THE COMMUNITY
As part of the Westfield Public School District’s new website, you’ll find a  Community Flyers  section under the  Family Resources  tab. Here you will find information about upcoming events sponsored by non-profit organizations in Westfield. We’ll also continue to alert you to these events in our newsletter and encourage you to click on the link provided for specific details.
On Wednesday, October 17 from 7:30-9 p.m., Scouts BSA will hold  an informational meeting  for girls ages 11-17 and their parents about the formation of the first all-girls troop for the greater Westfield area.   The meeting will be held at 140 Mountain Avenue.  For more information, contact Jorge Suris at  jasurist72@wstfldnjscouts.org .
The Westfield Historical Society invites visitors to the Union County’s “ Four Centuries in a Weekend ” Open House at the Reeve House on Saturday, October 20 and Sunday, October 21 from 12:00-5 p.m.
The Rotary Club of Westfield will hold a  Used Bike and Sewing Machine Drive  this Saturday, October 13 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Board of Education building at Elm and Walnut Streets. The adult/kids bikes and sewing machines will be sent to developing countries in Latin America, Africa, and Eastern Europe. A $10 donation for each bike or sewing machine is requested for shipping.
Gently used/dry-cleaned  Halloween costumes are for sale for $5  every Thursday in October from 4-8 p.m. at the Westfield Neighborhood Council, 127 Cacciola Place. All proceeds will go to the WNC, a non-profit community center.
The JCC of Central New Jersey in Scotch Plains invites your child to spend Columbus Day at the JCC. For more information and to register online, click HERE . Additionally, open auditions for Grades 4-8 for the JCC Youth Theater Production Group’s “Annie” are October 21 from 1-4p and October 23 from 6-8p. Click HERE for additional details and to sign up.
AddamsFest is fast approaching. The town-wide celebration honoring Westfield native Charles Addams, to be held October 26-28, has a full schedule of events with something for everyone. More information can be found in the  press release  and the  schedule of events and attractions .
The Junior League of Elizabeth-Plainfield presents “What to Expect for Middle School Parents: Understanding Your Child’s Brain Development and Tools for Preventing Substance Use” on Monday, October 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Edison Intermediate School. Click  HERE  for more information and to RSVP.
The New Jersey Festival Orchestra will celebrate the American experience of composers and artists in its “Made in America!” season opener on Saturday, October 13 and Sunday, October 14. Details can be found  HERE .
The College Woman’s Club of Westfield will hold a wine & cheese get-together for prospective members on Thursday, October 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the residence of Janette Spezio, 834 Cedar Terrace. To register and for additional information about the club’s mission to further higher education for women, click  HERE .
The Westfield Memorial Library is offering a free Yoga class for tweens/teens ages 11-16 on Thursday evenings from October 18 through November 15. Click  HERE  for more information and to register for the class.
The Westfield Conservation Center is teaming up with the non-profit organization Second Chance Toys to collect gently used plastic toys for children in need. Donations by Union County residents can be dropped off at the WCC at 1300 Lamberts Mill Road. Please click  HERE  for details.
Friends of the Westfield Memorial Library will hold its 8 th  Annual Children and Teen Book Sale. Donation Days are October 28-30; Sale Days are October 31 through November 3. Hours of operation and other details can be found  HERE .
The Westfield Historic Preservation Commission continues its  Speaker Series on Thursday, October 18  as town historian Robert Wendel explores Westfield’s rich history. The talk will be held from 7-8:30 p.m. in the Westfield Municipal Building’s Community Room.
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Editor: Josephine Stack
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