This week kicks off all of the 8th grade graduation fun and volunteers are still needed to support the events. Parents of any grade can lend a hand!

6th and 7th grade parents, your students will be enjoying these events very soon, and volunteering is a great way to get a glimpse into the fun activities.

1. Wednesday 5/27: 8th Grade Graduation Picnic - Pioneer Log Cabin Picnic Area @ GG Park
Parents will not be there during the event itself, but we will need help with various logistics such as

• ordering food, beverages and snacks; 
• transporting food and equipment to and from;  
• assisting with walking kids over and back; 
• securing volunteers

Help on day of picnic includes tasks between 9:30 am - 2pm (not necessarily that whole time, please let us know if you can assist for any part of that period).

2. Friday 5/29: 8th Grade Graduation Carnival/ Dinner - RMS
Beacon (Bessie & Rosa) takes the lead on most of this, but parents will need to organize the dinner portion and provide support as needed; help find volunteers.

Help on day of the carnival/dinner includes tasks between 4pm - 8pm (not necessarily that whole time, please let us know if you can assist for any part of that period).

3. Wednesday 6/3: 8th Grade Graduation Ceremony - RMS

• Still need to think through decorations and snacks;  
• gathering volunteers for setting up the chairs, 
• handing out programs (ideally 7th and 6th grade families), 
• breaking down the chairs (ideally 7th and 6th grade families)

Help on day of the graduation ceremony includes tasks between 8:30am - 12:30pm (not necessarily that whole time, please let us know if you can assist for any part of that period).

Please click below to volunteer to help with 8th grade graduation activities. Fill in your availability on the form and feel free to sign-up for as many things/spots as you would like. Thanks in advance... your help is greatly appreciated by our students! 

Our school is facing a $100,000 budget shortfall. 
SFUSD cuts mean we're at risk of losing vital staff positions next school year. 

The PTSA is stepping in to bridge the gap, raising an extra $100,000 and increasing our total fundraising goal to $215,000. 

Dear Coyote Community,

Since the fall the PTSA has been fundraising for Roosevelt's Annual Fund. This year's goal of $115,000 allows us to support supplies, programs and events at RMS in the 2026-27 school year, including teacher classroom stipends, field trips such as the 8th grade camping trip, all of the lunch clubs, the drama production, and campus greening and improvements, to name just a few.

SFUSD is making budget cuts that will touch every school in the district. Principal Leicham has received the preliminary budget for RMS for 2026-27 and it falls short of covering all positions necessary to fully support our students and keep the 7-period day. The PTSA has been asked to fund $100,000 to help bridge this gap.

The PTSA is committed to raising an additional $100,000 to fill in the budget deficit and cover the cost of these positions. Combining this with the $115,000 of our Annual Fund, our new fundraising goal is $215,000.

At first glance it's easy to feel overwhelmed and frustrated by this number. However, we're a large Coyote Community, and we'll tackle this together! RAISING THESE FUNDS WILL BENEFIT LITERALLY EVERY STUDENT IN OUR EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL. Every donation and dollar raised is progress towards our new goal, and we'll get there one bake sale and lemonade stand at a time.

To date this school year we've reached our initial $115,000 Annual Fund goal and are moving full speed ahead to raise the additional $100,000. If you haven't had a chance to contribute, please make a donation if you can. There are several ways you can donate, including PayPal, Venmo, credit or debit card, cash or check. Please click here to learn about how to donate.

Are there any fundraising links or materials I can share with friends and family to help raise donations?
Yes! The PTSA is creating fundraising materials you can share with others and will pass these on to the RMS community in the very near future.

Can my student and I come up with our own fundraisers to help raise money?
Yes! Use your creativity! If you have questions or need additional support, please reach out to the PTSA Board ([email protected]) and we'll see what we can do.

Thanks for your time. If you have any questions, please send them to the PTSA Board ([email protected]). If we can't answer them, we'll do our best to track down the information for you.

Best,
RMS PTSA Executive Board