 We are so happy to share in the graduation celebration of our dear 8th grade class!
We are very proud of you and wish sincerest congratulations on your achievements at Roosevelt. Keep your growth mindset and and add to the goodness, justice and beauty in the world. You are well-equipped for high school and we can’t wait to hear all about your ongoing accomplishments. You will be missed by all at RMS! Wishing everyone an rewarding summer! The following team was voted in as the PTSA Executive Board for 2021-2022. Term begins July 1, 2021. Congratulations to all!
President: Hazen Sewell Executive Vice President: Shannon Dodge Treasurer: Cheryl Law* Secretary: Cherie Serang* VP of Fundraising: Everest Wong VP of Community Outreach: James Leung VP of Communications: Melissa Helms VP of Alumni Relations: Cass Terry* (Beacon Director) Auditor: Joe Ryan Historian: Sarah Howard Membership Chair: Charles Oppenheimer* Parliamentarian: Alex Lee* *denotes incumbent Thank you to the following outgoing board members for their service! President: Annika Ehrlich Executive Vice President: Karin Little VP of Fundraising: Monise Batte VP of Community Outreach: Nicole Harper VP of Communications: David Odenkirchen Auditor: Tim Seufert Historian: Melissa Sznajder  Every day is a great day to thank a teacher. Now we have a whole week!
This week (May 3rd to 7th) is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a moment to send your students’ teachers and staff a note of appreciation. This has been a long year for all of us and the teachers and staff at RMS have consistently gotten up each school day and done their best to teach our children under challenging and ever-changing circumstances. As we head into the final weeks of the year, let’s offer a few cheers and notes of appreciation to those who have shown why RMS truly is a California Distinguished School. Please know that the RMS PTSA Teacher Appreciation Committee has been busy all year with a variety of themed Appreciations being delivered directly to the teachers and staff. Our final Appreciation will be delivered the last week of May, to help everyone acknowledge and celebrate the end of the year. Some of the earlier Appreciations include:
The candidate slate presented below will be voted on as the 2021-2022 Executive Board at the May 10, 2021 General Meeting.
President: Hazen Sewell Executive Vice President: Shannon Dodge Treasurer: Cheryl Law Secretary: Cherie Serang VP of Fundraising: Everest Wong VP of Community Outreach: James Leung VP of Communications: Melissa Helms VP of Alumni Relations: Cass Terry (Beacon Director) Auditor: Joe Ryan Historian: Sarah Howard Membership Chair (appointed by President): Charles Oppenheimer Parliamentarian (appointed by President): Alex Lee RMS is hosting its first ever Community Service Week with an activity each day of the week. You can participate as much or as little as you are able. Students and their families are welcome at each event. More information and sign up sheet HERE If you know someone interested in becoming involved next year with the Roosevelt PTSA Board, please contact one of our Nominating Committee members:
Amber Leung Jinny Kim Patrick Ehlen Alex Lee We need your help and enthusiasm next year in anticipation of returning to school grounds. These positions are open for next year:
HERE are all the PTSA role descriptions Any questions? Contact the Nominating Committee. Here are some February dates you may want to note:
Wednesday, Feb. 3rd: Parent Anti-Racism Committee meeting, 4pm Friday, Feb. 5th: SFUSD school application deadline Monday, Feb 8th: PTSA general meeting, 6:30pm Friday, Feb 12th: no school - Lunar New Year observance (year of the Ox) Monday, Feb 15: no school - Presidents' Day As we start the Spring semester, let's thank Shelley and Kendra who led the Fall Annual Fund drive to an impressive total of about $84,000 and counting! Thank you to all who gave to support vital school programs.
Here's what's coming up in January:
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! As of October 25, we've raised $41,316 with 15% of families participating. That's 43% of our $95,000 goal. When the other 85% of remaining families give, we will be able to say we reached our 2020-2021 annual fund goal together!
This is why Nicole Harper donates to Roosevelt. We hope you'll consider giving too. “My husband and I began giving to our schools’ PTSA when our daughter started Kindergarten. The needs of the schools do not diminish from elementary to middle school. Much like I cannot imagine our elementary school experience without the school counselor, extra activities, or teacher stipends, I cannot imagine our Roosevelt experience without the caring counselors, full-time librarian, lunch-time activities, and teacher stipends that the PTSA funds here. The needs of the schools may be different (just like the needs of my children between elementary and middle school are different), but the need for parent involvement is unchanged. My family is grateful for the opportunities RMS offers our children and we are grateful for this chance to contribute to the school and its community.” -Nicole Harper Please give what you can to the Annual Fund. |
