The Friends of Roosevelt Foundation
The Friends of Roosevelt Foundation, or RooFriends, is committed to raising the money and providing the people power to help our students succeed in school and in their lives.
THANKS to RMS Music Families and the RMS Community, our “Give the Gift of RMS Music 2022” online fundraiser raised $6280.60 for Music Education at Roosevelt IB MS!! Your generous donations are funding the upcoming RMS Music Field Trip to the Classics 4 Kids Philharmonic Orchestra & Young Lions Jazz Conservatory “Journey Into Jazz” In-Person Concert…
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For the Roosevelt IB MS Community and Feeder Schools: The RMS Music Director and Music Boosters would like to share a special offer from our Cultural Education partner, San Diego Symphony Learning & Engagement Department. $10.00 Community Access Program tickets to attend performances at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park!! To purchase $10.00…
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Congratulations to RMS Music on Their First Concert Since 2019!! Roosevelt IB MS hosts a vibrant Music Program for RMS Band, Orchestra, Digital Music, Jazz Band Musicians and 6th Graders. Following the IB Music model, RMS Music offers students opportunities to explore and enjoy the diversity of music throughout the world and encourages them to develop their creativity…
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RMS Orchestra at San Diego Symphony Workshop, PHHS, April 13, 2022. THANKS to our Orchestra trio of 7th Grade double-bass players who participated in a recent San Diego Symphony workshop, the RMS Community has access to a special discount for this Saturday’s 2:00 PM matinee concert “Mendelssohn’s Italian” at the Patrick Henry High School Performing…
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“Every musician has their own voice. We all have internal rhythm. We learn things at different rates, in different ways, but we all have the ability to play music.” Nathan Elias Kocivar, RMS Music Director. Band/ Jazz Band, Orchestra, Digital Music, 6th Grade Music Course. It’s the FINALE of the “Give the Gift of RMS…
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SDUSD Honor Band (Middle School), Point Loma Nazarene University Greek Theater, Feb 5, 2022. A Standing Ovation for Our SDUSD VAPA Honor Music Students!! Honor Concerts are “a celebration of student achievement in music and the arts. We recognize the many hours of practice and hard work that our students have undertaken to perform.…
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RMS Orchestra at San Diego Symphony Workshop, PHHS, April 13, 2022. RMS Music Boosters seek partnerships with organizations like San Diego Symphony Learning & Community, La Jolla Music Society (LJMS) Education & Community Programming, Classics 4 Kids, Center for World Music and Advocates for Classical Music to facilitate special opportunities for RMS Music Students. Artist visits,…
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How Can Music Be Used to Fight Against Oppression & Injustice? For their Project Based Learning (PBL) entry in the College, Career & Technical Education (CCTE) Innovation Showcase 2021, Mr. Elias Kocivar’s 6th Grade Music students teamed up with students in Ms. Vinnard’s (Science) and Mr. Mosler’s (Individuals & Societies) classes. Their collaborative effort,…
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Sophie S. (7th Grade) and Roma S. (6th Grade), Roosevelt IB MS Orchestra. Congratulations to RMS Orchestra students Sophie and Roma!! As Risk-Takers, they auditioned and they were selected to be San Diego Symphony Young People’s Concert Student Speakers!! Together, they will be the Communicators in San Diego Symphony’s upcoming educational virtual programs. They will…
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The Friends of Roosevelt Foundation 