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Roosevelt High School
Parent eNews 05.14.2021
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Get Vaccinated at Roosevelt!
Tuesday, May 18, 1st dose; Tuesday, June 8, 2nd dose; both at 9:00am-12:30pm
Friday, May 21, 1st dose; Friday, June 11, 2nd dose; both at 2:00pm-5:30pm
SPS is partnering with the City of Seattle, Public Health – Seattle & King County, and Seattle Fire Department to host two COVID-19 vaccination clinics for students and families 12 and older at Roosevelt High School (the gym entryway near the parking lot portables). Additional information can be found here, including a schedule for clinics at other schools.These appointments are available on a walk-in basis. Pre-registration is NOT necessary. Parent/Guardian consent is required for individuals under the age of 18. Ways for parents/guardians to complete consent for students under 18:
- Print, sign, and return paper form with student attending clinic
- Accompany student to clinic to give verbal consent
- Email mdnelson1@seattleschools.org if you need to give electronic consent. Email should say: “I, [parent name], authorize my child, [student name], to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.”
Attention Seniors!
Cap and gown Distribution is Tuesday, May 18th from 4:00-5:00 PM. In addition to caps and gowns all RHS Seniors will get an RHS Grad Sign for their yard. You can find more information regarding caps & gowns, graduation, and other senior events by visiting the Senior Information page.
Roosevelt National Honor Society
The deadline for submitting your NHS 15 service hours is June 11th! Juniors, this is a requirement for membership next year. Seniors, this is necessary if you would like to receive your graduation cord.
Help Roosevelt Students & Families: Volunteers needed!
The RHS PTSA Packs for Teens pantry needs adult drivers to deliver weekly packs to families. Please contact Packs for Teens or sign up here. Please help us to shop for needed food, toiletries and cleaning supplies by visiting the updated pantry wish list or donating.
JOIN THE PTSA BOARD 2021/2022 - OPEN POSITIONS include VP of Class Funds, Membership Chair and more. Full list: Open Positions
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Become a Member of our PTSA! Help support all our great programs. JOIN NOW!
Do you have an announcement for the eNews? Submit content for the RHS eNews by Wednesday at 5pm to the RHS Parent eNews editor (rhs.ptsa.comm@gmail.com) and it will be published the following Friday.
Do you need more information or more resources? Check out the RHS PTSA website or reach out to your PTSA Advocacy Chair, Natalya Yudkovsky, at natalya.yudkovsky@gmail.com.
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Learn About Student Vaccinations - Saturday, May 15, 10:00 AM, Zoom
Join Seattle Council PTSA, Public Health – Seattle & King County, and SPS staff to learn more about the school clinics and student vaccinations. Translation will be provided in Amharic, Chinese, Spanish, Somali, and Vietnamese.
RHS PTSA Race and Equity Monthly Community Gathering -
Wednesday, May 19, 7:00-8:30 PM
Please join us as we continue building community at Roosevelt while exploring race, racism, racial equity, antiracism, and the characteristics of white supremacy, and their impact on students and their families. All families, students, and staff are welcome. Please register here.
Career Fair and Celebration for High School Students -
Wednesday, May 19, 10:00am-12:45pm
Attention high school students! Join us for the Career Fair and Celebration. Students will be able to virtually tour behind-the-scenes job sites, participate in live interviews, and have the opportunity to win great raffle prizes. Use the link below to register today!
School Board Meeting on Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan
Wednesday, May 19, 3:30 PM
The School Board will be introducing and discussing the Academic and Student Well-Being Recovery Plan. This plan is required by OSPI and includes the identification of the academic and well-being supports that SPS will provide for students to address the impacts of building closures and COVID-19 going forward and in the 2021-22 school year.
Naramore Art Show and Celebration 2021 - Livestream on Friday, May 21, 6:00 PM
The Naramore Art Show celebrates over 200 artworks by SPS middle and high school students. Naramore is a partnership with Seattle Art Museum and this year, due to COVID-19, there will be a virtual museum on our website from May 12 - June 30. You can also join us on Fri., May 21 at 6 p.m. for the virtual Naramore Celebration, streamed live on SPSTV.
Parking Changes in Roosevelt Neighborhood: Roosevelt HS Q&A With SDOT
Monday, May 24, 7:00-8:00 PM
In light of the opening of the new light rail station this fall, the Seattle Department of Transportation is proposing changes to parking around Roosevelt High School. Hear from SDOT about their proposal and share your thoughts. Join the Zoom call HERE
RHS Theatre Presents AS YOU LIKE It... performed LIVE!
June 3, 4, & 11 at 7:00 PM & June 12 at 2:30 PM
AS YOU LIKE IT, Roosevelt's 2021 Spring Musical, is a hybrid of two forms of entertainment: film and live performance! Parts of the show were filmed, directed, and edited by members of the Roosevelt Film Club while the rest is performed LIVE in real time via Zoom! Single viewer/single device tickets are $15 and $17, while household passes (2+ viewers on 1 device) are available for $30. At checkout, add on flowers or candy to be delivered to an actor or technician you know on opening night or closing day! Buy your tickets today!
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Free and Reduced Meal Applications
Did you know that the Free & Reduced Meal applications have benefits beyond free breakfast, lunch, and snack? Families with children on free/reduced meals may be eligible to receive reduced fees for field trips, pre-college exams, and more!
Language and Translation Supports
SPS has created web pages in each of our community's top six languages: Amharic, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese.
2020/21 School Year Calendar
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Race and Equity in the Community
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UW Alumni Association Presents “Short Talks: Power”
Thursday, June 3, 6:30-8:00 PM
Join us as four storytellers — Colleen Echohawk, Efrem Fesaha, Zynovia Hetherington, Luis Ortega — use their voices to heal, transform, and celebrate the collective power of our BIPOC communities in this live stream event. Get your $5 tickets here. All proceeds go to the Multicultural Alumni Partnership Scholarship fund.
Native Life in the City Talks and Gala 2021: WE’RE. STILL. HERE.
Join United Indians of All Tribes Foundation for a series of talks and the annual Native Life in the City Gala on May 15 (talks are available to view now). We’re talking to Native changemakers and caretakers about where our community has been, where we are now, and what’s next.
The Youth Perspective on Public Safety in King County
Monday, May 17, 6:00-7:00 PM
Tune in to hear King County youth talk about policing and how Charter Amendments 5 & 6 will change their communities. Live streamed on King County Councilmember Girmay Zahilay’s facebook page.
Help Build Seattle's Racial Equity Website
The City of Seattle is creating a new racial equity website and is looking for community advocates, nonprofit staff, researchers, students, and others to take part in a usability study. Participants will take part in a 30-minute video call and will receive $25 for their time. A laptop or desktop computer is needed to participate in the call. For more information, email usability@seattle.gov, or click here to sign up.
Virtual Malcolm X Day Celebration Featuring Ilyasah Shabazz
Wednesday, May 19, 6:00-7:30 PM
Ilyasah Shabazz, (Daughter of Malcolm X), joins Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) to commemorate her father's memory on what would have been his 96th birthday. Join NAAM and Seattle Central College for this unique view of the life and legacy of Malcolm X. Hosted by Erica Williams, this program features live performances from Naa Akua, Kutt’N’Up dance crew, and more! RSVP
ADL Northwest No Place for Hate Youth Summit - Sunday, May 23, 12:00-2:30 PM
ADL Northwest’s inaugural summit is FREE and open to ALL Washington State 8th-12th graders. Building on ADL’s No Place for Hate initiative reaching over 30,000 students in the Pacific Northwest, the Summit will provide students with an opportunity to deepen their anti-bias and leadership skills, get inspired, and see themselves as change makers. Register here.
Wing Luke Museum Presents “Community Spread: How we faced a pandemic”
This new exhibit examines the early days of the pandemic to show how uncertainty, fear, anti-Asian racism, and existing inequalities shaped the way COVID-19 has affected different APA communities. The exhibit honors the losses and hardships COVID-19 has brought and highlights the creativity, resilience, and mutual aid that APA communities have shown in their response. Learn how these communities have drawn on their cultural heritage and the legacy of community activism to face these challenges and reflect on the lessons we carry forward. Buy tickets here.
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Academics, College, and Career
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College Essay Workshop - Wednesday, May 26, 7:00 PM
Join Bonnie Rochman, a local college essay coach and Roosevelt parent, for Demystifying the College Essay Process, a Zoom workshop to share tips and strategies for writing a compelling college essay. Essays are an even more important component of the application this year as many schools remain test optional due to COVID. Bonnie has previously presented at Roosevelt and will be offering her presentation online so rising seniors and their parents can learn how to brainstorm for topics, choose the right subject, develop a step-by-step writing schedule and unlock the key to a great essay. RSVP to CollegeEssay911@gmail.com and Bonnie will send a Zoom invite two days before the meeting.
Skills Center Summer Courses
The Seattle Skills Center will be offering remote and in-person career-connected classes this summer for incoming 9-12 grade students. The usual range of course offerings like Construction, Careers in Education, Maritime, Medical Careers, and many more will be available. In-person classroom and remote courses will be offered from July 6 to July 30, and other courses, such as “Sailing the Salish Sea” aboard the schooner, Adventuress, and at the Center for Wooden Boats will be offered at the end of June and beginning of August.
Summer of Learning 2021
The Summer of Learning 2021 will run July 6-30 and will offer programming for all grades to help students stay engaged, brush up on content from this past year, or receive personalized support.
SPS School Day SAT & PSAT - Wednesday, October 13th
Additional SAT resources for students can be found here.
Info for graduating seniors from the Washington Student Achievement Council
Social Media, Marketing, and Computer Engineering Internships
Cirkled In, an EdTech SaaS (Software as a Service) startup in Bellevue, has internsips for graduating 10th grade studends. Apply by June 7th by emailing careers@cirkledin.com Areas include:
- Social Media Manager: Increase our followership, interact with the community, and post content on all channels.
- Content Creator & Production Manager: Write blogs, create fun videos, conduct interviews, and build engaging infographics.
- Marketing Research Manager: accelerate our sales outreach and own an integral part of the marketing pipeline process.
- Software Testing and Quality Control
Nurse Journal
The mission of NurseJournal.org is to guide students throughout their nursing education, facilitate their unique journeys, and help them maximize their options while making wise, intentional decisions. Our team assembled a guide detailing various pre-nursing internships and volunteer opportunities for your students, and we invite you to check it out. Pre-Nursing Internships and Volunteer Opportunities
SPS April Scholarship Bulletin
Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
RHS Career Center Announcements
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RHS Ultimate Summer League
DiscNW just announced a high school summer ultimate league for incoming 9th grade through graduated seniors! The season will start June 21 and run through August 14. Registration is now open. For more information see the RHS Girls Ultimate site or the RHS Boys Ultimate site.
For the Season 2 sports schedule, please click here.
Make your ASB payment by clicking here. This payment is required for athletic participation.
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Thank Your Legislators!
This legislative session had many wins for schools and families. So let’s thank the legislators who made it happen. If you are happy with a new piece of legislation or budget decision, send a note to the local legislators below:
43rd District: Senator Jamie Pedersen, Rep. Nicole Macri, Rep. Frank Chopp
46th District: Senator David Frockt, Rep. Javier Valdez, Rep. Gerry Pollet
State Legislative Session Wrap Up
A big thank you to all who participated in our WSPTA advocacy this year! Your work helped us accomplish some big things in the legislature. Although we were mostly unsuccessful in getting the state to pay for enrollment stabilization and to fully fund this year’s transportation costs, there were many other legislative wins on our WSPTA platform. Bills that passed will expand broadband access across the state, eliminate lunch co-pays for reduced price lunch students, increase investments in early childhood education through the Fair Start Act, and provide access to local mental health resources through a new national 988 number, among many other wins. Our PTSA has put together a slideshow summary of some of the highlights.
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Community Events and Resources
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The Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance
The Southeast Seattle Schools Fundraising Alliance represents twelve public school PTAs and PTOs in Southeast Seattle, serving 4,400 students collectively. With the implementation of a collaborative fundraising model, our mission is to empower participating schools to address inequities that exist due to Washington state’s underfunding of our public schools. This has led to an increased gap between PTAs that have greater financial and social fundraising capacities and those that don’t. We have partnered with the Alliance for Education to pool and equally distribute any raised funds to participating schools, which will promote equitable access to varying needs as defined by each unique school. You can find more information and donate here.
Free Museum Passes for Families
Did you know your Seattle Public Library card can help you get free admission to museums in Seattle? You and your family can enjoy exhibits on aviation, nature, science, and industry – all for free! You can reserve one pass per week with your library card and each pass includes at least two adult tickets.
Parent Support Calls With NAMI Seattle
2nd & 4th Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm
Are you a parent or guardian of a school-age child or young adult? Are you looking for extra support and connection, or help navigating resources during these hard times? Join fellow parents and community providers to ask questions and get ideas and support. We know your life is busy – stay for the whole call or leave early if you need to. Join by video or dial in. Registration is required: click here to register for 2nd Fridays or click here to register for 4th Fridays.
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Additional Vaccination Resources
Language-specific helplines in Amharic, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Somali, Spanish, Tigre, Tigrinya, and Vietnamese
In-Home Vaccinations for King County Residents
Public Health is implementing a vaccination program for individuals in King County who are unable to leave their homes. Learn more about eligibility requirements and how to schedule an appointment here.
Packs for Teens
Need a pack? Please contact Erin Bailey, our Academic Intervention Specialist, if your family or student would like support.
Student Meals
Students can pick up breakfasts and lunches Monday-Friday, 10:45AM-1:15PM at 40 area schools, including Bryant Elementary, Sand Point Elementary, Eckstein Middle School, Nathan Hale High School, and Olympic Hills Elementary. You can find more details on student meals and how to apply for Free and Reduced Lunch here. *new change, meals no longer available for adults
Need Immunizations?
Is your child behind on immunizations, but you are concerned about going into a clinic? Roosevelt Teen Health Center is offering car visit vaccinations (sorry, no COVID vaccines yet). Please use this link to contact us or call 206-527-8336.
Guide for Urgent Care
Not sure whether you should take your child or teen to urgent care or the emergency room: Seattle Children’s has a new guide in English, Spanish and Arabic. Urgent care doesn't do well visits, sports physicals, or return to play after concussion. You can contact your primary care provider, or the teen health center will gladly assist you with those services. Call to make an appt. 206-527-8336 or go to this link to register.
Roosevelt School-Based Health Center
The Neighborcare Health Center at Roosevelt offers both remote and scheduled, in-person visits to students. If you are interested in scheduling an appointment for you or your child, please send an email to alexandram@neighborcare.org. If you or your child are not yet registered, you can complete a registration form here.
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Laptop Problems?
If students are unable to log on or need assistance: please call or email our tech support team. The team is available, Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Call: 206-252-0100. Email laptops@seattleschools.org.
Roosevelt Centered Tech Support
RHS librarian Deb Gallaher has compiled a treasure trove of Roosevelt centered tech support information here.
Technology Resource Centers
- New site: the Roosevelt High School technology resource center will open March 23.
- Closure: the John Marshall Building technology resource center closed on March 19.
Find a schedule and all locations on the Technology Resource Center page.
How-to Videos for Common Platforms
Need help with Schoology or Teams? How-to videos, including translated versions, are now available. These videos will teach you how to log in, navigate your student’s school courses, submit assignments, and more.
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Strong Girls Powerful Leaders
East African Community Services is looking for mentors for its Strong Girls Powerful Leaders Program. All mentors undergo an onboarding process which includes an orientation and trainings. Mentors will learn how to build and support effective relationships between their mentees and their parents. To become a mentor or to enroll in Strong Girls Powerful Leaders, email rukeya@eastafricancs.org, or call 206-489-9817.
Earn Community Service Hours in our own community by volunteering every Sunday from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm, NE 65th Street under the I-5 bridge. Volunteers serve home cooked meals. Service includes setting-up/taking down tables and chairs, serving food, separating trash/recycle or handing out toiletries. Are you in? Sign up for the next serving date and be put on the mailing list: ravennapopupkitchen@gmail.com
University Food Bank (https://www.udistrictfoodbank.org/involved/). Ages 15-17 accompanied by a parent/guardian. magparkpantry@udistrictfoodbank.org Hannah (Volunteer Coordinator) 206-523-7060 ext. 706. Description: Volunteers are helping to distribute food to customers 6 days a week. Volunteers assist with packing premade non-perishable boxes, shopping for customers, sorting donations, restocking shelves and helping maintain a clean and safe grocery store.
Volunteer to Connect With Older Adults
RHS students looking for a volunteer opportunity can enroll in the Sages and Seekers program. This program pairs students with older adults to have conversations about life and work to dismantle the stigma around aging.
Internship & Volunteer Opportunities
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