Roosevelt Middle School eNEWS | October 12, 2020
This week's eNEWS includes upcoming events, a message from the principal and vice principal, information on Wednesday's flex schedule, special club invitations, the Parents at Roosevelt (PAR) meeting, library card information, information on 4J Wraparound Services, mental health resources, and community resources.

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This Week's Schedule & Events
Oct. 12th (M) - A Day
Oct. 13th (T) - B Day
Oct. 14th (W) - Flex Day:
  • 9:00 - 10:45 am Independent work time for Periods 1-6
  • 12:30 - 4:00 pm Interventions & supports, extensions and clubs, office hours
Oct. 15th (Th) - A Day
  • Virtual Coffee Chats with Mike and Courtney 8:15-9:00 AM
  • PAR Meeting (6:00 for 6th graders; 6:30 for all grades)
Oct. 16th (F) - B Day
Message from the Principal & Vice Principal
Greetings, families!

We are embarking on week four of Comprehensive Distance Learning! We continue to learn new tricks and approaches in both Zoom and Canvas. 
Thanks again to those of you who have emailed and shared with us during our virtual coffee chats… more opportunities to share this coming Thursday at 8:15 am and in the evening for our regularly scheduled Parents at Roosevelt meeting-- 6th grade @ 6 pm, all grades at 6:30 pm. Details below! 

Beginning this week, we’ve combined communication efforts so you are getting both updates from your admins and school news via the e-News. Big thanks to Lois Pribble who, though her children have moved on to South, continues to support our eNews efforts.

We know being at home when you are managing your own work lives, your families and supporting your children with school, trying to make everything happen is truly exhausting. Please don’t forget you can access district-wide wrap-around support services-- please see the information on wrap-around services in this week's eNEWS, along with additional resources for teens and families.

You are not alone-- our staff understands as they manage and navigate, just as you are. Sometimes, it helps to share your experience and we appreciate hearing from you. We’ll see you at our virtual coffee chat this Thursday and at PAR the same evening.  
 
As always, thanks for your patience and understanding… we’ll keep going! 
 
Our best,
Courtney and Mike
Wednesday's Flex Schedule
This is our first true Wednesday flex schedule. Students can think of this as a “catch-all” day. Flex dates during first trimester include: 10/14, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25 and 12/2. The club list with times and days is posted below… if your student wants to start a club, have them reach out to a teacher!  Students will receive an invitation to a Canvas club page where they can access Zoom codes.  
On flex Wednesdays, from 9:00 - 10:45 am, students should: 
  • Work on assignments (old and new)
  • Preview new work
  • Access additional learning opportunities or optional assignments as available
  • Communicate to teachers through Canvas
  • Check on Canvas to see if you’ve been selected for additional interventions or support
  • Preview club opportunities via Canvas for the afternoon

From 12:30 - 4:00 pm, if students have been assigned to attend an intervention with their teacher via Canvas, we expect they will attend. They will be doing the following:
  • Working on missing assignments
  • Taking or re-taking a quiz or test
  • Going over a previous lesson
  • Previewing an upcoming lesson
  • Checking in with a teacher or counselor

If students have not been assigned to an intervention, they should work independently.  

Also between 12:30 - 4:00 pm, students can choose to attend an extension activity or a club. During an extension time, teachers might offer a fun activity or a club. Teachers may also offer an extension of the content area. Extensions and clubs are not required… they are highly encouraged! By Monday, in anticipation of Wednesday’s schedule, students will be invited to a Canvas shell that provides all the club and activity times and Zoom links.

Finally, teachers will also offer office hours from 12:30 - 4:00 pm. Hours will be posted in Canvas for all students and just like weekly office hours in the mornings Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, students can drop in, get help, ask questions and say hello to their teachers. 
Special Club Invitations
Speech and Debate Club. We’re restarting our club after a few years' hiatus! We’ll hold a Zoom information session for all interested students and families at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14 @ https://zoom.us/j/9366455771 with meeting ID: 936 645 5771. 
Debate is a fun and exciting activity that improves critical thinking, research and organizational skills… you can learn to be super persuasive and win arguments! We’ll join efforts with Spencer Butte Middle School, parent volunteers and South Eugene students-- this is great opportunity to both learn and have fun!

Black Student Union.  Back again with some new players! If you identify as a Black/African-American student, come for encouraging and connected conversations, leadership opportunities and friendship. This year, we will be collaborating with Spencer Butte Middle School and we’re pleased to have Lela Ross, African-American Student Success Navigator with Lane ESD, supporting our BSU.  
 
Yearbook. We’re looking forward to documenting our CDL experience in our 2020-21 Yearbook! Huge thanks to Liz Broadhead who has led our yearbook efforts for several years… we’re looking for another parent volunteer to share this activity. Yearbook may look a little different this year… so we’ll get super creative and thoughtful about how we craft a cool and fun product. Please email Courtney if you are interested in supporting this unique activity @ leonard@4j.lane.edu. Yearbook will meet Tuesdays at 11:00 am beginning on October 27.  
 
Native American Student Union. We look forward to re-starting our club this year with the intent of drafting plans to erect a totem pole on our school site, traditional indigenous land of the Kalapuya people.  Our goal will be to express respect for our tribal communities, support student leadership and growth, and connect across schools under the direction of district leaders Joe and Brenda Brainard. Please email Courtney if your student is interested! 

Your CDL Experience. Students, your voice matters! Though we have *lots* of opportunities for you to share your talents and ideas, this unique club is designed for you to share directly with your principals how CDL is going for you. Tell us what you love, tell us what’s problematic, and let us know how we can support you better. See you on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm! 
Parents at Roosevelt (PAR) Meeting this Thursday
Please join us for the monthly PAR meeting this Thursday, Oct. 15th to find out more about what is happening at Roosevelt.

  • 6:00 PM for families of 6th graders
  • 6:30 for all families
Library Cards
A library card is the most powerful school supply a student can have, and all students in 4J schools are eligible for a free Eugene library card - including those who live outside of the Eugene city limits. The library card application was mailed to families as an insert in the district handbook, but if you misplaced yours, call the office (541-790-8500) and we can make arrangements to get one to you. 
4J Wraparound Program
The 4J Wraparound Program has a bilingual school social worker available to support students and their families.

Services Include:

  • Assistance with School System Navigation
  • Brief Counseling & Emotional Support
  • Community Resource Referrals
  • Many other direct supports

Available:
  • Mondays & Wednesdays 7am-7pm
  • Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30pm - 7 pm

For questions or to schedule an appointment contact:

  • Maria Covernali (covernali_m@4j.lane.edu)

Tienes Apoyo en el Distrito
El programa de 4J Wraparound cuento con una Trabajadora Social Escolar disponible para apoyar a estudiantes y familias.

Servicios incluyen:
  • Asistencia con la Navegación del Sistema Escolar
  • Consejería breve y Apoyo Emocional
  • Referencias a Recursos Comunitarios
  • y mas servicios directos

Disponible:
  • lunes y miércoles 7am - 7pm
  • martes y jueves 5:30 pm - 7pm

Si tienes preguntas o para programar una cita, contáctala a:

  • Maria Covernali (covernali_m@4j.lane.edu)
Mental Health Resources
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health right now, please check out these links for support. You are LOVED, we miss you, and can’t wait until we are all back together again!

HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools) is offering mental health support by phone for students, families, and staff of 4J high schools during school closures. The phone line is accessible from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and is staffed by crisis counselors. Video support is available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays and is accessed by emailing hoots@whitebirdclinic.org with your name and preferred time. HOOTS is able to provide short term counseling and mental health support, resource referrals and OHP sign up. Students, families and staff of 4J please call (541)246-2342.
Youthline: A chat-line for students. Teens are available to help daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time via call, text, chat or email (adults are available by phone at all other times). YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. No problem is too big or too small for the Youthline! Click on link for more information: Youthline

Trevor Project: A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth via call, text, and chat: 866-488-7386. Click on link for more information: The Trevor Project

YouthEra: has virtual "drop-ins" from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Discord Streaming live (moderated chat) with two state-certified youth peer support specialists, on Twitch Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM. For more information click on link: YouthEra

Lines for Life: All of the phone services are free and confidential. See also Youthline as part of Lines of Life. Click on link for more information: Lines for Life

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Text Line Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment. Click on link for more information: Crisis Text Line

Safe Oregon: the 24/7 statewide school safety tip line, is here for you; for all students and the whole community. Anonymously or confidentially report student safety concerns (suicidal ideation/thoughts, cyberbullying, child abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.) and we will pass this information to school personnel and law enforcement (when necessary). Click on link for more information: Safe Oregon
Supports for Families
Click on the following links to find out about district and city resources for families impacted by the coronavirus or wildfires.
Earn Free Money for Roosevelt!
Click on the link above and register your credit/debit cards, designating Roosevelt Middle School—Recipient ID #6723045. Earn money for Roosevelt every time you shop at Market of Choice, Sizzle Pie (& other local restaurants).
Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Roosevelt. You can search by our name or by our non-profit number GB554. Click on the link above.
Download the Box Top for Education App in Google Play or the App Store, sign up (or sign in) and take a picture of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. It will automatically credit the school for each product. For more information, click on the link above.
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