Bulletin – Tuesday, May 7th, 2024

General Announcements:

• Hey Seniors – Are you headed to UW next year? Check out the newly posted scholarship in the RHS Scholarship Bulletin on your School Counselor’s Schoology page in the “Scholarships” folder. The Eleanor Davis Pinkham Scholarship (up to $3000) will be awarded to two Roosevelt High School graduates who are entering the UW in the fall. You can also access the information and application with this link: https://new.expo.uw.edu/expo/scholarships/pinkham

• Apply to day to be part of The Roosevelt News Class next year!  Write, photograph, illustrate, be published, and learn leadership.  QR codes are posted in the halls or see Mr. Reese in 235.  Applications are due this Friday, May 10^th by 4pm.

• Seniors – Get all your ‘End of Year’ to-do-list done by May 24^th.  You know what I am talking about: Service-Learning Hours, Naviance, etc. Check your school email account for details.

• Prom tickets are being sold every day during lunch at the concession stand.  If you need a guest form, they will be available outside the ASR room.

• May is bike month. So, bike to school we’re looking to see a lot more bikes on those racks!

• Seniors be sure to fill out the fieldtrip form for the grad luncheon.  The forms are available in the main office.

• Seniors, if you bought a cap and gown, we will try to deliver them to you in your classroom.

• Come and support our Rider Marching Band on Sunday, May 18^th for the Annual Neighborhood Parade, it starts on 68^th and 12^th at 11am. All are welcome to join along the route.

• ASR is looking for a band to perform in the courtyard during moving up day on May 31st! If you have a band you would like to participate with, please email Ellie Geyer (1elgeyer@seattleschools.org)!

• BSU is having their 2^nd annual Spring Cookout on Wednesday, May 22^nd during lunch.  Please check your email to sign up to participate.  Spots are capped at 100 for both staff and students. This will take place in the courtyard.

• Please share your plans (even if you’re not sure) for the future! Check out RHSSeattleYearbook Instagram to contribute to the Senior Destinations Google Form. We need this by May 10!

• Attention Seniors: Spree Tickets On Sale: We are excited to start talking about Spree.  This is the event your seniors have been waiting for and we want everyone to participate in this all-night graduation party. Visit our Spree2024 page to find out more details about what Spree is, purchase your tickets and complete your registration forms. The current price is $175 per ticket. Prices will increase on May 1. Scholarships are available.

• Listen up current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors! Interested in joining ASR? Applications for next year are now open! The link has been sent to all students, is on the asr Instagram, in the daily bulletin, and is posted around the school! Applications are due Friday April 26th! Remember you must have a teacher recommendation letter which has been sent to their emails.  TEACHERS! If you know a student who would be an asset to ASR, please encourage them to apply.

• This year’s yearbook is amazing so don’t miss the last sale, the SPRING YEARBOOK SALE, happening NOW until 10 p.m. on May 5th.  Please note there is a limited supply. The sale will be turned off if we run out of books! Purchase a 2023-24 yearbook.

• We also have some yearbooks available for students facing financial challenges. Please see Ms. Noji or email aanoji@seattleschools.org as soon as possible. 

• Attention all students lucky enough to have use of a car, please remember you are part of a community.  When you drive too fast or without proper attention, you risk your life and the life of others.  When you park in the neighborhood, pay attention to the restrictions and park only where you are permitted, for the length of time you are allowed.  To all students, DO NOT Litter, it’s just rude.

• This week is week three for rider of the week!! Nominate your athlete on the link in your email or on @rider_athletics on Insta!!!!-

• Basketball Open gym: Mondays 7:30 to 9:00pm.  All are welcome.

• The RHS Student Store is open 5 days a week! Mondays at lunch, Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, Wednesdays and Fridays in the morning. Stop by to get your favorite Rider gear and tasty snacks.

• Go follow @rider_athletics on Instagram to be caught up on all athletic information.

• Freshmen listen up!  Class of 2027 merch is available now on SchoolPay for PRE-SALE!  This is the cheapest of the gear will be, so order before the pre-sale ends!  All the profits go towards fun events for the class of 2027. So makes sure to support your grade.

• May 31st 9-11pm Roosevelt Rave, please send Max a DM or an email if you know how to DJ.

• Want a chance to win a $25 Starbucks gift card?  Join the RHS March Madness Bracket.  Se the RHS Instagram story for the link to join.  March madness starts on Monday!

• All Freshmen listen up!! We’re here to let you know to follow up on Instagram led by ASR Freshman class.

• All are welcome to attend the Spring Conditioning Club in the weight room after school weekdays. Open to all students interested in improving their health by working on your strength and core.  We offer a variety of exercises, using the weight room and track. A positive attitude, workout clothing and shoes is all you need, no prior experience is required to attend.

• The parking lot on the West side of school is a Roosevelt Staff Parking lot.  Please respect the rules and do not park in the parking lot during school hours. The penalty for parking in staff parking lot is as follows:
  • 1st Offense – Car sticker, take down the plate and SPS Safety and Security will identify the license plate and let Roosevelt know who the car belongs to and then there will be a call home to parents.
  • 2nd Offense – $50 fine
  • 3rd and additional offenses – $50 fine

• Homework Center is now open on Tuesday & Thursday before school from 7:30 to 8:30 in the Library and the Tutoring Center is open Monday, Tuesday, & Thursdays from 3:45 to 5:15 in Room 110 (across from the counseling office)

• Song of the Day:

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Congratulations:

Go Riders!

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Athletics:

Wednesday:    5:30pm Varsity Softball vs TBA at Chief Sealth

Thursday:       2:45pm Metro Championship Track Meet at Chief Sealth

Friday:            2:45pm All-Comers Track Meet at Nathan Hale

7:00pm Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs Bonney Lake HS at Bonney LakeHS

Saturday:        9:00am Metro Championship Track Meet at Chief Sealth

Purchase tickets to games: HomeTown Ticketing website

Buy Rider Sweatshirts:  Spirit Gear Sweatshirts for Sale

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Performing Arts:

Band:

Spring Band Concert, June 5th

Jazz:

Spring Jazz Night Concert, June 6^th

Orchestra: 

Orchestra Spring Fling Concert, June 10th

Theater:  

Mean Girls, May 23, 24^th, 30^th and 31^st and June 1^st and 2^nd.

Vocals:

Choir Concert, June 11th

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Message from Our Librarian:

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Available Internships:

Lots of Paid Internships here for you all to check out and apply via School Email and Daily Bulletin. We have: 

• Teens in Public Services
• Creative Career Cohort 
• Bank of America Student Leadership
• Seattle Park & Recreation Youth Employment and Service Learning
• Boeing Manufacturing 

If you need any assistance on getting your resume updated, please stop by to the Career Center, room 110 or send an email to Mr. Rho with your drafted Resume for feedback. 

Seniors – Interested in the Military?

Seniors – if you’re interested in pursuing in the military (Marine Corp, Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard) right after high school, please come see Mr. Rho, Career Center, Room 110 whenever you’re free to provide you step by step guideline what to do that includes: job search opportunities, bonuses/benefits, requirements/process, ASVAB exam that will happen in May, and more. 

Scholarships

Seniors of color with plans for continuing their education and training after graduation are encouraged to visit the RHS Counseling Office to pick up an application for the James A Davis, Jr Scholarship offered by RARE.  There are two $5,000 scholarship awards to help pay for post-secondary education.  Don’t delay!  Applications are due back Feb 26.

Available scholarships

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Seniors:

• Prom is May 18th at the Columbia Tower
• Graduation Rehearsal, Tuesday, June 11th 10am-11am. 
• This is mandatory!  It is important that your student attends this rehearsal. More information will be available closer to the date. 
• Senior Luncheon, Tuesday, June 11th, immediately after graduation rehearsal
• Lunch for the senior class will be catered following the graduation rehearsal.
• June 13th Graduation 8:00pm Memorial Stadium
• June 13th Senior Spree
• All information regarding Seniors is located on the school website. Here you will find information on graduation, ordering your cap and gown, prom, spree, and luncheon. This site will be updated throughout the year as we get more information.
• For seniors, if you need assistance on college application, college essays, or a high paying career without a college degree, please stop by to Mr. Rho’s Room in 110 during your free period (1st – 5th), Lunch, or after school!
• All information regarding Seniors is located on the school website. Here you will find information on graduation, ordering your cap and gown, prom, spree, and luncheon. This site will be updated throughout the year as we get more information.

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College visits:

Please register for the visits via Naviance. Directions are posted on your Counselors Schoology page and front of the School Website News post. The College visits are located in the College and Career Center in Room 110. If you’re confused on registering, please stop by to see Mr. Rho, our College and Career Counselor.

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Career Center Newsletter:

View the Career Center Newsletter

UW Dream Project

Seattle Promise

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Clubs:

Mondays:            

• Heavy Metal Club in Room 205 at lunch
• Band Leadership Team in Room 152 at 12:05 – 12:35
• Women’s Health Club in Room 271 at lunch
• Model United Nations at lunch in Room 229
• The Paranormal Society in Room 201 at lunch
• Fiber Crafts Club in Room 333 at lunch
• Roosevelt Green Team in Room 233 at lunch
• NSA – Native Student Alliance in Room 225 at lunch
• Roosevelt Water Polo Club at Helene Madison Pool at 7:00pm
• General Aviation Manufacturing Association (GAMA) in Room 217 at lunch
• FCCLA/Baking Club at Roosevelt HS in Room 269 at lunch (first half)
• Make-A-Wish Club in Room 327 at lunch
• Neuroscience Club in Room 130 at lunch
• Queer Voices in Room 203 at Lunch
• Girls Ultimate Frisbee on the RHS field at 7:00pm
• Boys Ultimate Frisbee at View Ridge Playfield at 4:30pm
• Fruit Club in Room 241 at lunch
• Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse on RHS Field 7-10pm (Spring Sport Season)
• Judo Club in Yoga Room at 4:00pm
• Boys Lacrosse Mondays on RHS Field 7:00pm

Tuesdays:           

Wednesdays:      

• Unicef Club in Room 225 11:40-12:10
• Roosevelt Pickleball Club in the Gym at lunch
• Iron Riders in Room 217 2:30-5:30
• Orchestra Council in Room 151 at lunch (first half)
• BSU (Black Student Union) 11:30 in Room 110
• Key Club in Room 201 at lunch
• Roosevelt Esports in Room 332 at lunch
• Roosevelt Thespians in Room 154 once a month at lunch or after school
• Spikeball Club in TBD at TBD
• Sports Boosters in Room 109 at lunch
• Culinary Club in 239 at lunch
• Technology Students Association in Room 217 at lunch (first half)
•  Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse on RHS Field 7-10pm (Spring Sport Season)

Thursdays:         

• GSA in Room 203 at lunch
• DECA in Room 311 at lunch
• RHS Music Appreciation Club in R00m 120 at lunch
• Iron Divers in Room 217 at lunch
• Animal Rights Club in Room 127 at lunch
• U-Thrift Club in Room ? at lunch
• Board Game Club in Room 333 at lunch
• Crossword Club in Room 319 at lunch
• Music Appreciation Club in Room 120 at Lunch
• Best Buddies in Room 329 – 4:00-5:00pm
• Sharing Excess in Room 324 at lunch (first half)
• Desi Heritage Club in Room 112 at lunch
• Debate Club in Room 207 after school (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
• Treehouse for Kids Club in Room 347 at lunch
• The Not-Loser Club in Blackbox Theatre as SEL time at lunch
• JSU (Jewish Student Union) in Room 241 at lunch
• National Honor Society in Room 235 at lunch
• Project Hugs in Room 240 at lunch
• Roosevelt Consent Culture Team in Room 207 at lunch
• Womanism Club in Room 201 at lunch
• Unified Sports in main gym 3:45-5:00pm
• Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse on RHS Field 7-10pm (Spring Sport Season)

Fridays:            

• Hands for a Bridge Club in Room 225 at lunch
• API Culture Club in Room235 or 239 at lunch
• Roosevelt Pickleball Club in Room 127 at lunch (first half)
• K-Pop Club in Room 205 or the Yoga Room at lunch
• Roosevelt HOSA in Room 333 at lunch
• ASR Club in Room 109 at lunch (first half)
• Envirothon in room 324 at lunch
• Debate Team in Room 207 after school
• Irish Music Club in Room 112 at lunch
• Roosevelt HOSA in Room 333 at lunch
• Trader Joes Club in Room 241 at lunch
• Unified Sports Club in Room 329 at lunch
• Roosevelt Girls Lacrosse on RHS Field 7-10pm (Spring Sport Season)
• Poly Club in Room 103 at lunch

Saturday:            

• Young Men’s Volleyball Club in the Gym at 7:00pm (starting in April)

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Quick Links:

• Seattle Public Schools
• Roosevelt PTSA
• On-line Volunteer Application
• Roosevelt Foundation
• Free and Reduced Meal application
• SchoolPay
• Athletics sign-up
• Teen Health Center: 2023-24 Roosevelt HS Neighborcare School Based Health Center Registration Packet
• UW Dream Project
• Seattle Promise

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This week’s Lunch Menu

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