March 2013 - Spokane Public Schools

Kindergarten RegistrationKindergarten Registration for the2013-2014 school year began onMonday, March 4. Parents need tobring birth certificate, immunizationrecords, and proof of address.Students need to be five yearsof age on or before August 31,2013. Many parents have beencalling to inquire about the schooldistrict’s timeline regarding the newstate implementation of full daykindergarten at all Spokane PublicSchools. At this time, we have heardnothing official. WHEN we havesomething to report officially, we willpost the information on our website.Student Pick-Up &Drop-Off Reminder:Please remember that 15this a one-way street from Eastto West and that both sidesof the crosswalk on 15th areconsidered No Parking Zones.We appreciate your cooperationin helping us minimize trafficcongestion.Dear Roosevelt family and friends,For the month of March, our focus is “Roosevelt has Power”. This is the power eachperson has to do the right thing, to be an upstander and make a difference. All studentswill be participating in the Paper People Project. Below is a description.The purpose of this activity is to illustrate the ways in which bullying hurts our hearts andour bodies.This month, in honor of our theme, all students will be invited to create a paper personthat represents what is important to them with words, symbols and drawings. Then theyare asked to pass them around the class and along the way students either make a smalltear, cut, mark or fold. When the paper people return to their owner they are encouragedto try and repair the damage by smoothing out the lines and wrinkles and taping the cutareas. Students are encouraged to process their feelings and many shared how difficultit was to harm something that someone held so dear. Students are able to make theconnection that bullying hurts our hearts and our bodies and the memory stays with us; thatwe must be so careful with our words and actions because we can never take them back.Interspersed throughout the display are famous quotes that speak to the value, worth anduniqueness we all possess. Also the power we have as individuals to do the right thing.To be an “upstander” and say something or do something when we see another personbeing targeted. Our actions as individuals can make a difference and as a whole are verypowerful when we come together and build a culture of kindness and caring.Students will also be invited this month to write about a time that they stood up forsomeone, and used their personal power in a positive way to make a difference and helpanother person. These stories will be posted around the school for all to see and serve asreminders and affirmations of the power of one.You can view the students’ work on the wall above the main stairway.We are also excited to announce that our Leadership students have been nominated for aChase Youth Award. Leadership students and their families are invited to participate inthe 2013 award ceremony at the Martin Woldson Theatre on March 11 at 6:00. Pleasejoin us for this special event and honor the important contribution these students havemade to our school!Be well,Melissa AlfstadUpcoming Events:3-12 End of Second Trimester3-14 Reptile Man 6:30-7:30 PM Roosevelt Gym3-17 St. Patrick’s Day3-20 First Day of Spring3-21 PTG Meeting 5:30 PM3-25/3-29 Conference Week Early Dismissal*3-31 Easter4-1/4-5 Spring Break No School*Early Dismissal M,T, W and F: Am Kindergarten 9-10:30, Pm Kindergarten 11:30-1, Grades 1-6 9-1.Thursday Times are: Am Kindergarten 9:30-10:45, Pm Kindergarten 11:45-1, Grades 1-6 9:30-1.Roosevelt Elementary . . . A Great Place to Learn Volume 6 • Issue 5 • March 20131

KINDERGARTENSpokane Area Retired EducationAssociation Funds GrantWith the present economic climate, and dwindling state funds,the needs of our schools are great and on going. The SpokaneArea Retired Education Association (SAREA) fully funded agrant to purchase materials to help support Active Academics:Combining Fitness and Literacy project.The purpose of this project is to get our students’ heart ratesup while reinforcing key literacy concepts. Our goal is totransform our P.E. and some class time into a multifacetedphysical/academic experience. Lessons are designed tointegrate exercise and to intentionally reinforce math andliteracy concepts at the same time. Activities are based onCommon Core State Standards, for increased understandingand retention. Through this generous donation, ourkindergarten students’ learning will be impacted in a positiveand engaging way.CONNECTIONSNotes from the Classroom:Student Led Conferences March 25-29Please return your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of times on theconferences schedule ASAP. We will send home up-to-dateschedules each Monday. Remember to bring your child to theconference. You will be engaged in a series of “workstations”that allow your child to demonstrate their knowledge of aCommon Core State Standard. Thanks for your support.Museum of Arts and Culture (MAC) will host our student ledconferences on Wednesday, March 27th. If this venue is moreconvenient for you, please sign up for a time on this day.Thank you to all of the families that sent food items for theSecond Harvest Food Bank. The K classes collected 115+ items.Principal on Parade LettersThe kindergarten students in Room107 and their “buddies” (Mrs. Carson’ssixth grade and Mrs. Koth’s third gradeclasses) sharpened their pencils andwrote why they thought Mr. Henshawis the best principal in town! STCUand the Friendly Sons of St. Patrickare proud to present the St. Patrick’sDay - Principal on Parade contest. Thewinning student and their principalwill ride in the Annual St. Patrick’s DayParade.Students’ Names: Bailey Cerbloom (K),Layla Hosler (6) and Kya Cyr (6)We want to nominate our Principalfor Principal on Parade. Our Principal,Mr. Hensahw is “paws-atively” thebest Principal because he painted ourstudent lounge with a new color andbought us games. We can go there andhang out. He is trying to update ourschool but we still have a lot of moneyto spend on other stuff to have fun!Students’ Names: Quentin Popma (K),Ethan (6)We want to nominate our Principal forPrincipal on Parade. Our Principal, Mr.Henshaw, is “paws-atively” the bestPrincipal because he got our school theonly water vending machine in Spokane.He wants us to be healthy.Students’ Names: Asher Ives (K),Christian Compton (6)Here are some of our entries:Student’s Name: Tailor Dale Age: 6(K)Mr. Henshaw is a special Principalbecause he always has a smile on hisface. He is a friend to all of the kidsand he dresses really cool. When Mr.Henshaw comes into my class, he wantsto know what we are learning and howour day is going.I asked my Mom if I could get an outfitjust like Mr. Henshaw for my birthday.My teachers loved my outfit so muchthey took a picture.Students’ Names: Mizee McGoldrick(K ), Kyra Cyr and Layla Hosler 6th gradeWe want to nominate our Principal forPrincipal on Parade. Our Principal, Mr.Henshaw, is “paws-atively” the bestPrincipal because we like his fun outfits!Students’ Names: Alaina Gott (K), TessaMoore (6)We want to nominate our Principal forPrincipal on Parade. Our Principal, Mr.Henshaw, is “paws-atively” the bestPrincipal because he helps us with ourproblems. He is caring and kind. Wereally like our principal and somedaywant to be one!We want to nominate our Principalfor Principal on Parade. Our Principal,Mr. Henshaw, is “paws-atively” thebest Principal because he is a friend toeveryone. He is always walking aroundthe school saying hi.Students’ Names: Hayden Vose (K ),Katelyn Miller (6)We want to nominate our Principal forPrincipal on Parade. Our Principal, Mr.Henshaw, is “paws-atively” the bestPrincipal because he makes funny facesand makes us laugh.2

Sadie and Will Henry along with Raini Armentino read with ToobaloosMr. Henshaw and Tailor Dale (Tailor Dale is dressed up like Matthew forhis birthday)Antony DeRyan celebrates the 100th Day of KLaura Kapelke donates the contents of her “piggy bank” to the Guild SchoolGonzaga Science in Action student measures Julian Gusler, K student3

Roosevelt 2013 Science and Writing FairDear Roosevelt Families,We are looking forward to successful community celebration of science and writing as part ofour P.T.G. sponsored Community Dinner on Thursday, April 25th. All entrants will receiveParticipation Ribbons.Our goals for this year’s Science Fair and Writing Rally are:• To inspire inquiry and creativity• To give students a place to showcase their workScience and Writing Fair Schedule for April 25th99Wed. April 24th from 4-5:00 p.m or Thursday, April 25th from 8-9:30 a.m. Students delivertheir science and/or writing projects to the gym.99Thursday, April 25th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. Science & Writing Fair open for public viewing!99Thursday, April 25th from 5:50-7:00 p.m. – Students take their projects home that night.Types of Science Projects:• Show or apply a Scientific PrincipleExplain how something works or why something happens the way it does.Students can build a model or display, form a collection, or create a presentation.• Perform an Investigation using the Scientific MethodA controlled experiment with a changed and measured variable.Science FairProject displays can be 3’ x 3’ x3’ or smaller with no live animals, dangerous, toxic, or combustible substances or extremely sharp surfaces.Writing Fair:You may enter a finished writing project. That means your work has been edited and written legibly or typed. Projects can add illustrationsor even bound into a book.• Non-fictionAre you curious about something? Now is the time to learn more about it and share you findings through writing. If you are interested inscience, research a famous a scientist or inventor and learn how scientific discoveries are made and about the people who make them.• FictionDo you enjoy imagining? Writing fiction might be for you. Set up your story with a beginning, develop your story and characters in themiddle and then create a climax and conclusion.To enter, please return the entry form to school by Friday, April 12, 2013.CUT HERERoosevelt 2013 Science and Writing Fair Entry FormPlease turn in only one entry form per project by Friday, April 12, 2013.Entering as:An IndividualA FamilyA TeamA ClassroomStudent name___________________________________________________________ Grade_______ Room______Student name___________________________________________________________ Grade_______ Room______Student name___________________________________________________________ Grade_______ Room______Student name___________________________________________________________ Grade_______ Room______Phone contact number_______________________________________________________________Classroom Project - Teacher’s Name _____________________________________________________You may enter a Science Fair Project or InvestigationAnd/orYou may enter a piece of your Writing Taken to Publication.This means that your writing piece is legible, edited and possibly illustrated.Rules:1. Science projects must be smaller than 3 feet wide by 3 feet deep by 3 feet tall.2. No live animals or toxic substances.3. Do you need an electric outlet? ___________ yes or no4. Have fun and learn!Questions: Contact Joy Mewhinney 354-4065 or JoyM@SpokaneSchools.orgDates to Know:ffFriday, April 12th - Entry Form due into officeffWednesday, April 24th – Check in projectsfrom 4:00-5:00 p.m. in gym or…ffThursday, April 25th from 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.Check in projects in gym.ffClass projects – Turn into your classroomteacher.ffScience and Writing Fair – Open to public withP.T.G. Community Dinner – 5:30-7:00 p.m.ffStudents should take projects home Thursdaynight.