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Note from Administration:

This week we hit the mid-quarter mark and, with everything going on, it's a good time to pause and give thanks to our staff, students, and community who have given us a strong start despite the conditions of the world.

Our school is lively and thriving, with students creating new materials, getting their hands dirty in auto shops, challenging one another in chess duels, enjoying playing with numbers, prepping for debates, and pushing themselves to their athletic limits.

Behind our wonderful students are families and staff who ensure they have what they need to be successful: there are teachers planning engaging activities; there are cafeteria staff who feed them; bus drivers who get them to our space safely; there are endless phone calls between staff, families, and district, sometimes late into the evening to make sure we are all safe and healthy.

Thank you all for giving our students a strong start to the year and thank you for your patience and flexibility as we continue to work through some of the bumps.

I appreciate all that you do to make Roosevelt the place to be.

Have a wonderful, restful weekend!

Christian Alberto Ledesma

PS - Check out the big theater news below...

Please do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything - Christian.Ledesma@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Various ways to follow on Social Media:

Roosevelt on Facebook: Roosevelt High School | Facebook
Principal Ledesma's YouTube channel: https://youtu.be/oZXXLxd-wGY
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Nuts and Bolts
 Welcome to our Community Standard. This newsletter will be sent to you twice per month and highlight both what has happened and what is coming up.

Our calendar at Roosevelt.mpls.k12.mn.us is always up to date with the latest information and our FB page is updated at least once per day, please click on the link below to check it out!

If you have questions, please contact ckjome@mpls.k12.mn.us 
EVERY FRIDAY IS SCHOOL SPIRIT DAY! Wear your Teddy Gear or Maroon and Gold!!

Upcoming Events
Oct 11..College Knowledge Night
Oct 16..Senior Recognition Football game
Oct 19..Conferences
Oct 20..Conferences
Oct 27..Winter Sports Registration
Oct 28..Dual Language Family Night
Oct 29..Coffee with Christian
Nov 1..IB Testing and Program Registration
Nov 3..Odd Finals
Nov 4..Even Finals
Nov 5..No school for students
Nov 7..Daylights Savings
Nov 8..2nd Quarter Begins
Nov 11..Senior Class meeting
ANNOUNCEMENT
MID QUARTER GRADE REPORTS WERE SENT HOME WITH STUDENTS YESTERDAY.
A Message from the District Mental Health Support Team:
October is Mental Health Awareness Month! To learn more about how you can support positive mental health in your family, please read the Mental Health Support team’s newsletter:
In English linked here

Octubre es el Mes de Crear Conciencia sobre la Salud Mental. Para aprender más acerca de cómo promover la salud mental positiva en su propia familia, favor de leer el noticiero del Equipo de Apoyo de Salud Mental. In Spanish linked here

Oktoobar waa Bisha Wacyigelinta Caafimaadka Maskaxda! Si aad uga ogaato wax badan oo ku saabsan sida aad u taageeri karto caafimaadka maskaxda ee qoyskaaga, fadlan akhri warsidaha Kooxda Taageerada Caafimaadka Maskaxda: In Somali linked here

Minneapolis Public Schools is committed to providing our students with mental health services that are culturally responsive and relevant. We will work together with students, caregivers and staff to identify, challenge and change any and all values, structures and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism.
 
Thank you for reading the Mental Health Team’s October Newsletter. For more information or to contact us, please check-out our website: https://mentalhealth.mpls.k12.mn.us/home.html
Latino Heritage Month Virtual Districtwide Celebration:
Date: Thursday October 14th, 2021
Language Support: INGCO (Spanish & English)
Time: 4:00-5:30pm
Purpose: Districtwide virtual celebration in honor of Latino Heritage Month and Minneapolis Public Schools Latino Heritage Day (October 12th)
Platform
Program:
  • Welcome: Edgar Alfonzo & Amanda Dionne
  • Superintendent Graff Remarks:
  • Keynote: Dulce María De La Rosa , LPAC Chairperson & MPS Parent.
  • Latina Storyteller: Kerem Munoz
Mall of America COVID-19 vaccination site expanding its hours and capacity

To continue making it easier for families, 12–17-year-olds, and workers to get vaccinated, Governor Tim Walz announced the state’s COVID-19 community vaccination site at Mall of America is expanding its hours and capacity. The Bloomington site now has the capacity to administer 500 doses per day and has expanded its hours to the following: Wednesday-Friday from 1-8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The site at Mall of America, which originally launched in February of 2021, is administering the Pfizer vaccine to eligible individuals age 12 and up. Stop by or make an appointment.
Welcome Back Ryan Underbakke!
Mr. Ryan Underbakke will be returning to Roosevelt High School this Fall as our Theater Director for the Fall production. He was previously a theater teacher at Roosevelt and the staff and students are excited to have him return for the Fall show.

Ryan Underbakke received his BA from the University of Minnesota, studied at Stella Adler Conservatory of Film and Television in Los Angeles and his MFA from the London International School of Performing Arts in London England. He has taught at schools including Richmond College, St.John's University, New York Film Academy and Loyola University. His professional work has awarded him two Ivey Awards, a Jane Enroth Award, a Kennedy Center Award and an NEA Grant.

Auditions for the Fall show will be held on Tuesday, October 12th, and Wednesday, October 13th from 3-5pm in the Auditorium. No prep needed; Mr. Underbakke will provide the material you need for the tryout.
ALL STUDENTS WILL NEED THEIR STUDENT ID’s.
We will begin scanning at lunch and will begin checking as students enter school for their student ID’s. If you’ve not filled out an application, https://family.titank12.com/, do so ASAP. Once completed students can get their ID cards in room 373.

 If you want to decline the benefit please email Cristina.patlan@mpls.k12.mn.us with your students ID# and name.
ATHLETICS

 Support our Athletes by looking at the weekly calendar of events! 

Website to keep you up to date!! http://www.rhsathletics.com/
Counseling/Career & College Center News

Up to date information on Career & College opportunities can always be found at:

College Knowledge Night Update:
11th & 12th Grade RHS Families: College Knowledge Night will be on Monday October 11th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm with a 11th Grade Specific session from 5:30 - 6:15pm and a 12th Grade Specific Session from 6:30 - 7:30pm. Both grade level sessions with be held in Spanish, English and Somali language specific breakouts. After guidance and direction from the district and our RHS administration, the decision was made to hold our College Knowledge Night virtually to ensure the safety of our community.

During our virtual CKN Info Session, we will go over:
  • Junior & Senior Year Timelines;
  • Admissions 101 & The College Decision Process;
  • Details on different College & Post-Secondary Options;
  • Tips for tackling the College Application Process;
  • & Financial Aid!
You can find the zoom links for each session in your students' school email or on the RHS Website. We hope to see you on Monday evening!

PSAT Test Info:
10th & 11th Grade Students: You have the opportunity to take the PSAT test at Roosevelt on Wednesday, October 13th from 8:10 - 12:30pm.
What is the PSAT and why take it?  The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is a standardized test that provides:
  • first-hand practice for the SAT and ACT. 
  • grade 11 students a chance to enter National Merit scholarship programs.
  • access to college and career planning tools. 
  • feedback on their strengths/weaknesses for college preparedness.
  • scholarship information.
Who takes this test? This optional test is a national assessment for Grade 11 students and is used to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship Program. Grade 10 may take it as a practice SAT test; they may not enter the National Merit scholarship competition.
What is the cost? It is free for 11th grade students on free/reduced lunch. For those who are not on free/reduced lunch or in 10th grade, the cost is $17. You can pay by check (to Roosevelt High School) or cash. If you are not sure if you qualify for free/reduced lunch, email mark.heymans@mpls.k12.mn.us.  
When?  Sign up by October 6th. Roosevelt staff will be in the school’s front lobby on Friday, October 1st and Monday, October 4th, 7:50 - 8:15 am and 3:00 - 3:15 pm. Students can also sign up October 4 - 6 in the counseling office.  
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Heymans at mark.heymans@mpls.k12.mn.us

JUNIORS:
Are you interested in getting more support with the college application process over your Junior & Senior year? We will be holding an information session about EY College MAP - a group mentoring program for Juniors. The program meets monthly after school with a group of mentors and covers a variety of college application & financial aid topics. After participating for two years, you are eligible for a scholarship and free laptop!
Email Mr. Eric (eric.rodgers@mpls.k12.mn.us) if you are interested in attending the info session on Tuesday 10/12 at 2:30 in the CCC.

Please check the CCC Google Site and the RHS Counseling Website for more resources and information about upcoming deadlines and events!

The RHS Counseling Team:
Mohamoud Mohamed, Counselor of Record for Last Names A-E
MohamoudO.Mohamed@mpls.k12.mn.us, Office #: 612-668-4813
Mark Heymans, Counselor of Record for Last Names F-L
Mark.Heymans@mpls.k12.mn.us, Google Voice #: 612-405-3801, Office #: 612-668-4855
Salado Hasan, Counselor of Record for Last Names M-O
salado.hasan@mpls.k12.mn.us, Office #: 612-668-4813
Sandra Kroger, Counselor of Record for Last Names P-Z
Sandra.Kroger@mpls.k12.mn.us, Google Voice #: 612-460-7325, Office #: 612-668-8442
Amanda Justen, Career & College Center Coordinator
Amanda.Justen@mpls.k12.mn.us, Google Voice #: 612-460-1588, CCC #: 612-668-4822
Eric Rodgers, Career & College Center Coordinator
Eric.Rodgers@mpls.k12.mn.us, Google Voice #: 612-567-6897, CCC #: 612-668-4822
WHAT'S GOING ON AT SCHOOL
IB science day! This is a day when students from each of our advanced science classes come together. This year we went to Lake Hiawatha and Minnehaha Creek. 
Instead of going to amazon.com, go to smile.amazon.com. Register and select Minneapolis Theodore Roosevelt High School Foundation as your charity. Each time you shop at smile.amazon the Foundation will receive a small percentage of your purchase.

By doing this you are helping give scholarships to Roosevelt students and grants to staff without it costing you a penny?

You just have to remember to go to smile.amazon.com instead of Amazon…..same merchandise, same prices, same service. Thank YOU!
REPEATS
Check out our FB and Twitter pages for photos of what's happening around here.



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20 hours of Service Per year is expected of every student, every year. 
Check out this site for volunteering opportunities..https://seniorcommunity.org/become-a-volunteer/
Check out these websites to come up with another idea.
  1. https://www.volunteermatch.org/search?l=Minneapolis%2C+MN%2C+USA
(You can search by word, so if you are looking for an "art" based volunteering opportunity, or a "children" based opportunity, "senior citizen", etc.


If you have questions before that, please email Christol.Schultz@mpls.k12.mn.us.

If your student is doing their hours OUTSIDE of the school, please have them send in a paper that is signed, dated and phone number listed for the organization or person that they helped.