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“Today the School, Tomorrow the World. Global Education for a Global Society”<br />
Welcome Class of 2020!<br />
My name is AP Powell and I’m happy to serve as the 10 th Grade Academy Assistant Principal this<br />
school year. I am originally from Newark, NJ where I worked as a Math teacher for 8 years, an<br />
Assistant Principal and then a Principal for 2 years before moving to Charlotte, NC where I<br />
served as an Assistant Principal for 4 years and now to Washington D.C. I am excited about<br />
meeting and working with each of you this school year, as this year promises to be a year filled<br />
with golden opportunities for all of you (our scholars) as we strive to find ways that we can be<br />
even better than we have before!<br />
Being an active member on the 10 th Grade Academy you are a part of a community of<br />
Champions. You, our scholars are champions of your learning as in turn your teachers will<br />
teach like champions. Scholars, you will learn first- hand the pillars of Roosevelt High School<br />
(<strong>RHS</strong>), which are Respect, Integrity, Determination, Empowerment, Responsibility, and Success<br />
all critical in preparing you to be successful in college, work, life and the world. As we embark<br />
on this journey together, I pledge to you, our scholars’ and parents’, that this will be an ‘Extra-<br />
Ordinary’ year of engaging, meaningful and rigorous work in all our classrooms, combined with<br />
a plethora of activities and opportunities certain to encourage our Rough Riders to be involved<br />
and stay connected!<br />
I extend a special, yearlong invitation to our families to join us at school activities and events<br />
whenever possible. We want . . . we need . . . and we value your involvement and support in<br />
your child’s education! Your active participation is key to the success of your child(ren) here at<br />
<strong>RHS</strong>.<br />
Please know that we highly value home/school communication here at <strong>RHS</strong>. It is vital and plays<br />
an integral role in each scholar’s success. We encourage you our parents to contact with us<br />
if/when the need arises, and to stay in the know about your scholar’s studies, assignments,<br />
assessments, and school activities, as well as other events and happenings.<br />
Again, I welcome you all to the 10 th Grade Academy at <strong>RHS</strong> and encourage each of you to know<br />
that “You are Great” and that “Greatness lives within you.” Regardless, of where you come<br />
from or what you have experienced, it does not determine where you’re going. Here’s to an<br />
‘Extra-Ordinary’ school year filled with Purpose, Passion and Persistence.<br />
With Children First,<br />
Assistant Principal Powell<br />
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