Dear Roosevelt Parents/Guardians,

You will soon receive the first trimester report card. This document reflects the hard work and progress your child has made during the school year. In addition, the report card indicates areas for growth and improvement. I encourage you to take time to review the report card with your child.

Below I have listed some suggestions to consider as you discuss the report card:

*Let your child give you his/her first impressions of the report card. Allow your child the opportunity to highlight areas of strength and interest.

*Let your child point out areas for growth and improvement

*Work with your child to identify goals and some simple steps your child can take to realize those goals.

*Take time to carefully review the progress being made in our specials program such as Art, Music, PE, etc…

*Ask your child to comment on their overall school experience. Have them comment on their friends in class and at school. Have them discuss their daily schedule of activities.

Report card time is an opportunity to celebrate progress and the love of learning. Keep your child motivated and inspired by making time to discuss the school year and the many experiences your child is having in elementary school. Finally, feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions regarding our educational programming.

Also, we have a some timely Roosevelt Reminders for you, so I am enclosing everything in this newsletter.

Have a great day!

Dr. Dwyer, Principal

December 2- Report cards sent home

December 8 & 9- Winter Map testing (2nd- 5th)

December 15 & 16- Fast Bridge Testing (K- 1st)

December 21- Holiday Sing (see below for times)

December 23-January 6th- Winter Break

We are making steady progress in the school library after the small fire last month. As part of the clean up process, every library book was professionally cleaned off site and is in the process of being reshelved in the library. Our hope is to have the library fully operationally by winter break.

The Cradles To Crayons clothing drive was a success. Below is a short video showing how your donation made an impact to those in need.

9:00 --4th & Kindergarten

10:00 --5th & 2nd Grade

12:30 --3rd & 1st Grade

*Parents and grandparents may line up and enter at Door 14 (South gym Beyond the Bell Doors)

**Unlike previous years, we won't divide up families by last name, so everyone can attend the same program!

The National Honor Society is hosting its first-ever Winter Wonderland event. They have many exciting activities, games, and performances planned for all elementary school students! They would love to have students join them on December 14th from 4:30pm to 6:30pm located at the Maine East cafeteria.

Have you heard the BUZZ? The D64 Spelling Bee is back! Please see our D64 Spelling Bee Website for further details and links to registration forms. Contact Lauren McTague (lmctague@d64.org) and Jenny Coffin (jcoffin@d64.org) with any questions about the Roosevelt Spelling Bee.

Calling all Kindergarten – 5th grade students! Registration for the 51st annual Roosevelt Elementary School opens on Monday, November 28th. Last year, we had over 268 student performers; this year, we hope to set a new record.

Performances will be held over the weekend of Friday, March 3rd through Sunday, March 5th. Dress Rehearsals will be the weekend prior (Feb 25-26).

Please note that we are looking for a few key volunteers in various “assistant” roles; if interested, reach out to rooseveltvshow@gmail.com.

Cultural Awareness Week is January 30th to February 3rd, 2023, and International Night is Thursday, February 2nd, 2023. The annual event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our school community. International Night is scheduled on the same evening as Open House and includes a parade, dances and ethic food tables. Please fill out the International Night participation form:

Cultural Awareness Week at Roosevelt

Our past event was so special that it was covered in the newspaper:

Chicago Tribune article from our 2020 event

We are encouraging all children to participate, and we're also looking for adult volunteers. For more information, please email Marta Blasiak mblasiak10@gmail.com or Ewa Sumsky esumsky@me.com. We can’t wait to bring this tradition back!

Did you know on Friday, Mrs. Ellsworth and Mrs. Flint, go through the lost & found and return all labeled items to their owner? Please take a few moments this winter season and label items so that they can reunite them with their owners. Lost something? Come in and take a look. This is the current view of the lost and found.

We are delighted to reward students for great behavior. The new book vending machine is part of this incentive program. Just a reminder we expect students to be respectful, responsible and safe in all settings. Teachers and Administrators value the parent partnership and if a situation occurs we will work together to resolve the matter. For your reference the updated behavior form is attached here to view.

Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be powered off and kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Any digital communications device (e.g., “smart” watch, GPS tracker, etc.) must be kept in the student’s locker during the school day.

Click the photo to the left for the direct link to the D64 Parent Handbook device policy (p. 68).

· Park legally – don’t block crosswalks or double park

· Respect school neighbors –please do not park in or block their driveways.

· Parents and children should not use the Staff parking lot

· Do not make U-turns or turn around in driveways.

· “Attended” parkers must stay in their vehicles at all times.

· Obey “kiss ’n go” zones on Prospect Avenue

Please remind your student to walk their bike while on campus.

Please keep dogs on a leash and on the sidewalk during drop off and dismissal times.

If your student/students need to change their regular daily routine please take the following steps:

1. Email the homeroom teacher with the details

2. Email the office Mrs Flint sflint@d64.org or Mrs Ellsworth kellsworth@d64.org

no need to send separate emails

The earliest time students may arrive on campus is 8:30. Supervisors are not at posts until this time.

Email: kdwyer@d64.org
Website: http://www.d64.org/res
Location: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, South Fairview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Phone: 847-318-4235
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roosevelt-Elementary-School-Park-Ridge-Niles-228197680697179/
Twitter: @RooseveltD64