Good morning Roosevelt Families,

Report cards will go home on Friday!  If you have any questions about your child's progress, please contact their teacher.

As I have mentioned before, occasionally I look back at my old report cards.  Some of the information my teachers wrote years ago still holds true, yet at other times I can't remember the student they are referring to.  However, as a parent and as a principal, the skills about a child's behavior, attitude, teamwork, and work ethic continue to be the area of the report card I value most.  In some subjects, it took me several years to become confident and proficient.  In other subjects, I captured the concepts right away.  Children today are no different.  We all learn at a different pace and often our interests and innate skills lead us to success more quickly in some areas than in others.  A solid academic education is priceless, yet how I behaved, treated others, and my work habits were always the areas my parents valued the most.  Mrs. Green and I were no different with our own children during their elementary years.  Citizenship matters!  

There is time to grow into that future nurse, teacher, engineer, IT programmer, construction worker, doctor, salesman, etc.  However, every day is an opportunity to become a better version of yourself.  I look forward to our Roosevelt Tigers continued effort towards approaching and meeting their grade level standards.  What part of the report card do you most value?

THINGS TO DO WITH THIS EBLAST 

·      Read the information. 

·      Open and review the various attachments. 

   
i-READY USAGE and RAZ KIDS READING

Keep up the good work with i-Ready usage and RAZ KIDS. The next few weeks we will have less time to work on i-Ready as our students will be taking the i-Ready Reading and Math diagnostic.   For grades 1-4 this will be the second diagnostic of the school year and for Kindergarten students this will be their first attempt. This data along with classroom performance and other assessments will help drive our classroom and intervention instruction when we return from break.

GOODFELLOWS TOY DRIVE

Thank you for your support of our outreach during our Goodfellows Food Drive.  The attached document explains our Goodfellows Toy Drive which runs to December 20, 2019.

LOST AND FOUND REMINDER

Our lost and found is filling up.  Is your child missing something?  If so, come and take a look.  We will be donating all leftover items around December 19 to charity.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE CERTIFICATES REMINDER 

Perfect attendance certificates for November and December will be combined.  Sometimes we get sick, sometimes we have appointments, and that is ok. However, I feel strongly to support students who exhibit outstanding attendance habits at school!  

SECOND GRADE YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE PROJECT 

Over 100 stuffed animals were donated for the second grade Youth Making A Difference project.  Teachers and some community members will be visiting U of M Mott Children's Hospital this weekend to deliver these stuffed animals.  Stay tuned for some pictures and thank you for your support of our students showing character in action and making a difference for others.

PTA SWEETS FOR STAFF 

Please help us thank our wonderful Roosevelt staff by sending in a batch or two of cookies or other baked goodies.  Your donation will be used to make up a sampler tray for staff members to enjoy at home. You or your child may drop off your homemade or store-bought goodies in the office on Monday, December 16th. 

Thank you for supporting our Roosevelt family! Any questions can be directed to Cassie Walczyk at mcwalczyk1@gmail.com  

WELLNESS INFORMATION

Per my email earlier this week.  As we enter this time of year the attached reminders on Head Lice and When to Keep Your Child at Home are often helpful for our families as they navigate through the holiday season.

YEARBOOK ORDER REMINDER 

Order your student's yearbook online!  Visit https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/ and use code 8741620 or search for the code by city and state. 

Look below to see what is taking place this week at Roosevelt Elementary School. 

Monday, December 9, 2019 

·        i-Ready testing window now through December 19.

·        Math Pentathlon after school. 

Tuesday, December 10, 2019 

·        PTA Holiday Shop.  Your child's teacher will notify you of your child's shopping day. See attached flier.  Holiday Shop 2019 

·        Math Pentathlon after school. 

Wednesday, December 11, 2019 

·        PTA Holiday Shop.  Your child's teacher will notify you of your child's shopping day.

Thursday, December 12, 2019 

·        PTA Holiday Shop.  Your child's teacher will notify you of your child's shopping day.

·        Nuts About Science after school.

Friday, December 13, 2019 

·        Report cards go home with students

ON THE HORIZON  

December 16: Sweets for Staff deadline.  See above. 

December 17: PTA Skating event at Lincoln Park Skating Center.  See attached. 

December 18: Second grade field trip to the Henry Ford.

December 20: PTA Popcorn Friday/ PTA Spirit Day (pajamas and slippers)/December birthday lunch with Mr. Green.

December 23-January 3: Winter Recess. 

Have a great week! 

Mr. Green 

www.livoniapublicschools.org/Roosevelt 

Notice of Nondiscrimination

Livonia Public Schools prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, handicap or disability in any of its educational programs or activities.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, height, weight, and marital status-Director of Human Resources, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154at (734) 744-2566.  The following person has been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding discrimination based on handicap or disability-Director of Student Services, 15125 Farmington Road, Livonia, MI 48154 at (734) 744-2524.