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:

• Wednesday, Jan 6: Roosevelt Parent Anti-Racism Committee (PARC) meeting
• Sunday, Jan 10: date by which to contact PTSA Parliamentarian Alex Lee with contacts or interest in recruiting Board members for next year
• Monday, Jan 11: PTSA General Meeting, including a discussion of the recent Parent survey
• Monday, Jan 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday - instead of committing to a day-of-service this year, community members will host over a period of several weeks a series of discussions of service and social justice opportunities honoring Dr. King and his work.  More information to follow.

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.

The Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA) hopes everyone had a safe and healthy summer!

School begins Monday, August 17th and we are excited to welcome new and returning families to the 2020-2021 year at Roosevelt Middle School.
We are in the process of updating this website for the new academic year.  Feel free to browse around and come back often to learn about what the RMS PTSA does and offers.  We will be in touch soon with exciting opportunities to get involved with various activities.

Warmest regards,
Your PTSA Executive Board

Roosevelt's Auction Fundraiser is up and running!  Lots of amazing items to bid on.  Hurry - the auction closes Sunday, May 17th at 9:30pm.
 In order to participate in the online auction, you'll need to have or create an auction account in a few easy steps.
Click HERE to browse items, start bidding and support critical school staffing and programs.

Every day is a day to thank a teacher, but recognition of what our instruction team does for our children is especially meaningful during Teacher Appreciation Week.  Here are some pictures from this week's deliveries of Boudin goodie boxes to our amazing teachers by parent/caregiver volunteers (whom we also thank).  Enjoy!!

The 60-minute program that examines teens’ emotional challenges in our digital age, “Screenagers: The Next Chapter”, is available for you to watch at your convenience (in English with Chinese subtitles).
To watch the program, the link below will take you to a website which will ask for your name and e-mail address. You will then receive an e-mail with your own personal login-link. This is a private link that should not be shared.  Your personal link will allow 2 views of the movie between May 1 - May 19.
When ready, use this LINK to start the process.
A moderated discussion about this film will be part of the next PTSA General Meeting on Monday, May 11th at 6:30pm.