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Note from Administration:

This week we had the honor to welcome over 1,000 universes back into our building. Our smiles were hidden by our masks but the energy was palpable.

In my family's Ecuadorean culture, we use laughter, music, food, family, hugs, and joy to get through the tough times. In returning to in person learning in these uncertain times one of my goals is to find moments of joy within our community. During the first three days of school we have spent quality time getting to know one another, we've shared meals on the practice field in wonderful weather, and we participated in a Pep fest the drew cheers, boos (Sorry South High), included races against the principal, and lots of smiles.

As we continue into our first week of our regular schedule (found below), it will be very important to continue masking properly so that we can continue to learn together and laugh together. Please remind your students to mask properly whenever in the building. Masks must fit snug against the face and cover from chin to nose. As per MPS policy, masks must be worn at all times within the building. Staff will continue to remind students, as necessary, to mask properly.

Please continue to check your email, our website, and our social media links below for a glimpse at the fun and learning happening at Roosevelt.

I look forward to our continued growth together this year. 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
Sept 11..9th Annual RHS Golf Tournament
Sept 11..Volleyball Car Wash
Sept 21..Welcome Back Native Families; All Are Welcome
Sept 23..Freshman curriculum night
Sept 24..Coffee with Christian
Sept 24..Senior Photo
Sept 24..Homecoming Game against Edison
Sept 25..Back to School Pow Wow
Sept 25..Homecoming Dance
Sept 28..Picture day
Oct 1..IB Science Group 4 day
Oct 7..College Knowledge Night
Oct 16..Senior Recognition Football game
Oct 19..Conferences
Oct 20..Conferences
Oct 28..Picture Re-take Day
Oct 28..Winter Sports Registration
Oct 29..Coffee with Christian
ANNOUNCEMENT
ENTER TO LEARN, LEAVE TO SERVE is Roosevelt's motto. The expectation is that every student will volunteer at least 20 hours per year for a total of 80 by the time they graduate. Graduates will receive a service seal on their diploma AND the student with the most hours will win an automatic scholarship from the RHS Foundation.

Volunteer opportunity close to home! Check it out!! https://www.openstreetsmpls.org/minnehaha_volunteers
ATHLETICS

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

Website to keep you up to date!! http://www.rhsathletics.com/
We love our ALUMNI!! Some of the volleyball players came back to scrimmage our team!
Counseling/Career & College Center News

Welcome Back, Teddies!

We are so excited to be back with you all as we kick off the school year! As a reminder, the Counseling Team and Career & College Center are here to help you with academics, social emotional support and planning for your future. We will be posting updates throughout the year about important events, deadlines and opportunities for students!

If you need anything this year, please reach out! You can email your counselor or Ms. Amanda & Mr. Eric in the CCC to schedule an appointment, or stop by the counseling office (room 103) or the CCC (room 207) anytime.

We're looking forward to supporting you all this year!

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-F
MohamoudO.Mohamed@mpls.k12.mn.us, Office #: 612-668-4813
Mark Heymans, Counselor of Record for Last Names G-M
Mark.Heymans@mpls.k12.mn.us, Google Voice #: 612-405-3801, Office #: 612-668-4855
Sandra Kroger, Counselor of Record for Last Names N-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
SENIORS AND SENIOR FAMILIES...

You will be receiving more information about graduation and all things senior throughout the year. First announcement...SENIOR FEES are $70

Senior fees pay for all things graduation and your yearbook.

Senior fees (cash, check or money order) can be paid in room 100 anytime. They are due May 13, 2021

If you'd like to make a donation for a senior who needs some extra help, those are accepted in any amount. If you cannot afford your senior fees, please see your social worker.
Volleyball Car Wash
Oxendale's Market 50th and 34th
10-2pm
Saturday, Sept 11
How do I report my service hours?

If you are doing service, you can email or drop in mailbox outside of room 100. You can turn them in as you go or report monthly or quarterly. Make sure you get a contact number of the person you did service for.

cschultz@mpls.k12.mn.us Activity, time, name/number of person who can vouch for service. It's random selection on "checking" with your activity.
REPEATS
Would you like to help give scholarships to Roosevelt students and grants to staff without it costing you a penny? Do you ever shop at Amazon?  

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.

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.



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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/
Donate Blood
Walk around for an hour in your neighborhood and pick up trash. Remember to wear gloves and BE CAREFUL.
Do a household chore that isn't expected.

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.