ROOSEVELT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Parent Newsletter
May 1, 2014
Nola Starling-Ratliff, Principal
262-359-6097
The mission of Roosevelt Elementary School, a uniquely diverse learning community that values optimal student
learning, is to empower all students to become successful community members and lifelong learners by using best
educational practices and resources to ensure various opportunities to contribute, participate, and learn within a
safe, nurturing environment.
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May 30, 2014
District Wide Tornado Drill
EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M.
Teacher Appreciation Week-Thank Your teacher
PTO meeting 6:00 P.M. Library – PLEASE COME!
Popcorn Day .25
EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M.
Concert Kindergarten -6:30 P.M.
Market Day pickup-Gym- 4:45 – 5:30 P.M.
EARLY DISMISSAL-1:15 P.M.
Enrichment Meeting-Incoming 2nd Graders- 6:30-7:30 P.M.
Enrichment Open House-Incoming 2nd Graders-9:00-11:00 A.M.
Concert-First Grade-6:30 P.M.
Chat ‘N’Chew-Chinese Evening -6:00-7:30 P.M.
EARLY DISMISSAL-1:15 P.M.
MEMORIAL DAY – NO SCHOOL
Safety Patrol Picnic
Choir/Band/Orchestra Concert-Gym - 6:30 P.M.
Dental Varnish-Kindergartners and First Graders
EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 A.M.
JUNE CALENDAR
June 1, 2014
PTO Meeting-6:00P.M. Library
June 5, 2014
Track and Field Day
June 4, 2014
Seal-A-Smile
June 6, 2014
ICE CREAM SOCIAL- 6:00-8:00 P.M
June 6, 2014
EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M.
June 8, 2014
Roosevelt Elementary King Fish Day-Simmons Field -3:00 P.M.
June 10, 2014
5th Grade End of the Year Fieldtrip
June 12, 2014 Fifth Grade Celebration
June 12, 2014 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL- EARLY DISMISSAL- 1:15 P.M.
EXTENDED FRIDAYS
The early release Fridays dismissal time will extend by 75 minutes on the following days (5/2,
5/9, 5/16, 5/23, 5/30, 6/5, 6/12. For Roosevelt, the dismissal time will be at 1:15 P.M.
BATTLE OF THE BOOKS
Our Battle of the Books team took fifth place on Friday, April 11, 2014, at Nash Elementary School. Thanks to the
following team members: Diego Alanis, ShuLan Schaut, Ava Ambrose, Grace Eltoft, Hailey Aguilar, Autumn May,
Katherine Feick, Jazmine Orozco, Annelise Kness, and Allison Rosado. Also, thank you to their coaches Mrs.
Sampsel, Mrs. Wood, and Mrs. Aguilar and to Mrs. Sheard for organizing such an awesome event. Great job team!
STUDENT DRESS CODE
As the weather warms up, please ensure that your student comes to school appropriately dressed. Short shorts, flipflips, clothing with rips or tears, tank top, sleeveless tops, athletic shorts, baseball caps, midriff-baring shirts, and
halter tops are some of the articles of clothing that we that are not allowed under the dress code. If you have a
question about the dress code, please call or email Mrs. Ratliff at 359-6097.
CLASS LISTS FOR 2014-2015
The teachers and I will begin the process of forming class lists for the 2014-2015 school year. Teachers will use their
knowledge of your student to create classroom placements that ensure balance for optimal teaching and learning. We
invite you to share your thoughts about your student’s needs with his or her teacher; however, we ask that you do not
request a specific teacher.
The current classroom teachers, in consultation with the principal, will be responsible for determining class lists for next year,
using the following guidelines:
 Parent’s perceptions of their child’s learning style and individual needs
 Student’s level of academic achievement
 Student’s behavior
 Number of boys and girls in a classroom
 Number of students requiring special education or other modifications in a classroom
 Students requiring special health consideration
 Interactions between specific students – positive or not-so-positive
Consideration of all these factors will yield class lists. The final decision on all placements rests with the principal.
SUMMER SCHOOL June 23 – July 25, 2014
Classes that will be offered this year at Brass include:
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Extended Year Reading for Students Grades 1-4
Getting Ready for First Grade
Extended Year Math for Students Grades 1-4
Kindergarten teachers will recommend students for summer school.
Teachers will identify students for summer school based on class performance and other indicators. Teachers will also use the
results from MAP and the WKCE tests.
CHINESE
sì yuè yǔ dài lai wǔ yuè huā 四 月 雨 带 来 五 月 花！
April showers bring May flowers!
In April, we had fun learning how to use chopsticks and make dumplings. Have you tried the family project—making
creative dumplings? Do you like dumplings? In May, we will learn more about Chinese foods and the famous story –
The Journey to the West. If you are interested, you can download the app: The Journey to the West by Rye Studio.
Last but not least, don’t forget our Chinese Night May 22nd!
SMARTER BALANCED
SMARTER BALANCED Assessment – THE NEW WKCE starting next school year!
In 2010, Wisconsin elected to join the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium to measure students’ career and
college readiness. The Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium (Smarter Balanced) is a state-led consortium
working to develop next-generation assessments aligned with the Common Core State Standards that accurately
measure student progress toward college- and career-readiness. Please visit any Smarter Balanced website to learn
more and to take a practice test – student success depends on parents and teachers working together.
IB LEARNER PROFILE
This month’s learner profile characteristic is risk-taker. Risk-takers have the courage to try new things. They are
independent and confident. They like to explore new roles, ideas and strategies. Risk-takers are brave and willing to
defend their ideas. Look for the yellow form in your Wednesday folder so you can tell us how your child
demonstrates the quality of being a risk-taker. Nomination forms are due at the end of the month.
MYON
This summer, read what you want to read. Imagine fairy tales, scary stories, and everything in between. Explore tall
tales and fun facts from more than 5,000 enhanced digital books on MyOn! Participate in a summer reading
challenge designed to motivate your child to find the magic in reading – the challenge runs from May 12-August 25,
2014 and winners are based on the most time spent reading. Your students will be bringing home their login
information (their ID is their login and password); MyOn can be accessed from any computer or mobile device!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Sheard or Mrs. Aguilar for more information.
CAMP INVENTION
Camp Invention is coming to Kenosha this summer June 16-20 at Somers Elementary and July 28-Aug 1 at Whittier
Elementary! Camp Invention is a unique, hands-on experience that blends fun with science, technology, and
invention! Students going into grades 1-6 are invited to participate in this fast-paced, one-of-a-kind experience that is
supported by the National Inventor’s Hall of Fame. Each day, children participate in four continuous modules that
place them in settings like a strange planet, a faraway island or deep under sea. Children use their creativity,
imagination and inventive thinking skills to solve problems within each environment, building on what they learned
the previous day. Using up cycled materials brought from home, they could be challenged to rebuild a rocket ship,
cross a river of hot lava, rescue sea creatures or assume another mission. Through hands-on fun, children get excited
about science while working together as a team. Though activities will vary depending on the program selected, each
one is designed to educate, entertain and inspire. For more information, contact Director Sarah Aguilar at
saguilar1221@gmail.com or check your Wednesday folder for a flyer.
ROOSEVELT BASEBALL FAMILY DAY
Roosevelt baseball family day is Sunday, June 8th at 3:00 P.M. at Simmons Field. Students had the opportunity to
complete a reading incentive to earn one free ticket, hot dog and soda. Parents, adults, staff, friends, have the
opportunity to order tickets at $9.00 each if they would like to attend. Please contact Mrs. Aguilar (359-6097) if
interested in attending.
KINDERGARTNER AND 4-K REGISTRATION
If you have a child starting 4-K or Kindergarten in the fall and you have not registered them for school, please stop in
the Roosevelt office to complete a registration packet. Also, if you have a new family in your neighborhood, please
encourage them to register their child as soon as possible.