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.
New Students Orientation: Thursday, August 26, 9:00 – 11:00 AM. In addition to being open to ALL 6th Grade Roosevelt Students, this orientation is also for any 7th and 8th Grade Students who would like to attend, especially if they have not seen the RMS campus. There will be a Parents Meeting at the outdoor kick stage…
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As we welcome our teachers back to campus this week, we are all working hard to prepare for the best year possible for your students. We are so excited to welcome all of our students back on the first day of school, Monday, August 30th. Student Drop Off Our first period begins at 8:30am. Students…
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“Roosevelt Music Program Improvises During Pandemic.” San Diego Downtown News, 3/2021. By Andy Hinds, Friends of Roosevelt Foundation Board I have exactly one memory from 7th grade music class: being called to the carpet for clowning on the song our choir was preparing for a recital. I was mocking the song partially because I couldn’t…
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By Andy Hinds, Friends of Roosevelt Foundation Board Member If you aren’t chilled to the bone by memories of your own middle school experience, just imagine going through it while sequestered at home, relying on a finicky internet signal as your only connection to your teachers and peers. That’s what many American students in 2020…
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Secondary schools will now be allowed to offer appointment based services that Roosevelt has been unable to provide online. Roosevelt staff will begin reaching out to families after Thanksgiving. The start date for appointments will be December 7th. It is important to note that online learning will continue to be our method of instruction. These…
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Quarter 2 began Monday, November 2, and will continue through January 22, 2021. Students now have three new Quarter 2 teachers. * The Q2 daily schedule remains the same, with 4th period taking the place of 1st period, 5th taking the place of 2nd, and 6th taking the place of 3rd period. * Keep your Quarter…
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Congratulations to the winners of the 4th Annual 6th Grade Rough Rider Short Story Competition. Every year, our 6th graders write personal narratives about significant moments in their lives. This year, the 4 top writers represent 4 different elementary schools, highlighting one of the great aspects of Roosevelt; our neighborhood diversity. This year’s winners are…
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Dear San Diego Unified families, First and foremost, I hope you and your loved ones are healthy as we move through the COVID-19 crisis to find our new (temporary) normal. I am writing to share our plans for the remainder of the academic year. From the moment the crisis forced schools to close, we’ve been…
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Thanks to all those who requested ASE classes this year. Class assignments have all been made, and classes will begin on Monday, September 16 (Photography students, remember to bring that signed Code of Conduct on Tuesday!). We’re happy to say that this year’s longest enrollment period ever resulted in 256 applications from 236 unique individuals,…
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The Friends of Roosevelt Foundation 