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Note from Administration:

This week was another spirited one with students and staff showing up in everything from 90s gear, to Roosevelt wear, to dressing like one another today, Freaky Friday. Our day also culminated with an assembly celebrating Latinx Heritage Month (traditionally celebrated from September 15th - October 15th). You will find photos of our fun in some of our pictures below and on the social media links below.

On the note of social media, please be aware that some of the latest trends in our nation use social media to display some of the things happening in school buildings in a negative light. While we haven't seen that at our school directly, I do want to make you aware as partners in our work. As you discuss safe and responsible social media practice with students, please reinforce the value of social media to connect, build community, and not tear one another down.

Often what is seen or shared on social media is only partly true or does not tell the whole story. It is best practice to not share things that will harm others and to bring to the attention of staff anything that might be harmful. The overwhelming majority of our students at Roosevelt are responsible and respectful of their school and peers and I am continually impressed by the maturity of our students.

Thank you, families, for supporting our work in creating a positive environment for all our students and families.

Have a great and safe weekend,

Mr. Ledesma


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
Nov 1..IB Testing and Program Registration
Nov 3..Even Finals
Nov 4..Odd Finals
Nov 5..No school for students
Nov 7..Daylights Savings
Nov 8..2nd Quarter Begins
Nov 11..Senior Class meeting
Nov 15 & 16– 3:15-5:30 GIRLS B BALL TRY OUTS
Nov 19..Academic All-Star Breakfast
Nov 19..Cafe con Christian
Nov 22 & 23 – 3:15-5:30 BOYS B BALL TRY OUTS
Nov 24-26..Thanksgiving Break
ANNOUNCEMENT
Congratulations to Roosevelt AVID Seniors Aisha Ahmed, Mohamed Mohamed, and Hodan Harun. They each earned a $2,000 Scholarship from the Somali Museum of Minnesota!

Sophomore Isra Sheikh accepted the check on behalf of Hodan.
Queridas Familias,
Les envio el enlace para la reunión de LPAC del Mes de Noviembre a celebrarse el próximo martes 2 de Noviembre de 6 a 7:30 pm por la plataforma Zoom.
Les esperamos, a continuación el enlace:
ALL CITY FOR TENNIS! Congratulations, Amelia (Alex) LaChapelle on left. Olivia Wohnoutka on right.
Alex had a 9-6 record
Olivia had a 9-5 record
ATHLETICS

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

Website to keep you up to date!! http://www.rhsathletics.com/
The tennis team was awarded the Class A Gold Team Academic Achievement Award for their GPA of 3.75 - 4.

Great job in the classroom Teddies!!
Will Janzen runs his personal best to qualify for the State Cross Country Meet! He is the first Teddy runner to do so in 19 years. Way to go Will & good luck at State! 🐻🏃 #TeddyNation #TheVeltMpls #WeAreRoosevelt
Roosevelt Volleyball
Counseling/Career & College Center News

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

11th & 12th Grade Student & Families: Did you miss College Knowledge Night? You can watch the replay of the 11th & 12th Grade Presentations (in English) by clicking the links below! Please reach out if you have any questions!

12th Graders: October is College Knowledge Month! Many Minnesota Colleges have free applications during the month of October! Click here for a full list.
Here are some tips on what you can work on over the MEA Break:
  • Make a list of your top colleges and their application deadlines.
  • Write a draft or finalize your personal essay.
  • Visit colleges through Project SUCESS or on your own!
  • Submit applications - make sure you have someone look over it first!
  • Look at the list of colleges that are waiving their application fee during October and prioritize those applications (linked above)!

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
"Delicious Designs" - Yearbook students learning about yearbook design basics using snacks and treats before putting their designs into digital form. Look for these great designs in your 2022 yearbook!
Students...check it out!!
Our fall production in rehearsals.
Best spirit week to date!! Lots of smiles and lots of fun. The week ended with every student receiving a positive message and a treat through a spooky gram and Spirit Committee and Roosevelt Ambassadors assembling and distributing "Smile" bags for every staff member. Thank you to the families that helped make that happen!!
Finishing Friday strong with a celebration of Latinx Heritage Month!!
REPEATS
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!
Check out our FB and Twitter pages for photos of what's happening around here.



Join us on Instagram...followtheteddy
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.