Roosevelt SHOUT! 
October 5, 2018
CALENDAR
Oct 5  
Advisory Day Schedule

Oct 8
NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day

Oct 10
Pretzel Sale - after school

Oct 12
Fall Box Tops Contest Deadline

Oct 25-27
RIS Fall Play - Anne of Green Gables
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!
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
Box Tops Challenge: October 12 Deadline
The Fall Box Tops Challenge has begun! 

The three students with the most Box Tops submitted by October 12 will receive a gift card for Casa de Pizza. In order for a student to receive credit, Box Tops should be put in a Ziploc bag or an envelope with the student’s name and homeroom on it and dropped in the collection box in the Main Office. We cannot give credit if this information is missing, so please be sure to include it.
Each Box Top you send in earns 10 cents for Roosevelt. See all participating products at  BTFE.com/products

Don't like to clip box tops? Support us by downloading the Box Tops Bonus App! Click HERE for more info.
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
Girls Soccer Clinic - RESCHEDULED - October 5th
Calling all girls in grades 2-8. There is still time to register for the Lady Blue Devils Soccer Clinic, now rescheduled for this Friday, October 5 at Roosevelt Intermediate School from 4-6 p.m. More information, including how to register for the clinic, can be found  HERE .
MS Wrestling Sign-Up Meeting - October 10th
There will be a Middle School Wrestling informational meeting for all interested 6th-8th grade parents & students on  Wednesday, October 10th at 7:00pm in Cafeteria A at Westfield High School.

Caf A is the is Small Cafeteria on Right past Large Cafeteria when you enter the rear of the high school.
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 - 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.
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.
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 .
Whether new to the area or a longtime neighbor, the Westfield Welcome Club invites women from Westfield and the surrounding areas to join.  More information on the club and its upcoming events can be found  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 Area YMCA is hosting a basketball clinic for children with special needs on Sundays from October 14 through November 18, an idea developed by Westfield High School junior Julia Horne.  Click  HERE  for dates and registration information.
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 .
Attention all 7 th  Graders! The Westfield Area Y is proud to once again host the 7 th  grade initiative program which gives a FREE membership to every 7 th  grader in Westfield, Cranford, Mountainside, and Garwood for the whole school year. Come to the Y to sign up and learn more about the program or visit  https://www.westfieldynj.org/programs/health-wellness/youth-programs/
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Editor: Suzann Duncan
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