The Roosevelt Reader

Dear Roosevelt Elementary Families,

Even though this was a short week, our students were fully engaged in wonderful lessons and continued to make great progress. Our dedicated teachers made sure each day was filled with meaningful learning activities, keeping students actively involved and excited to learn.

We are proud of the growth we’ve seen in our Bears, and their hard work this week shows that even with limited time, great strides can be made. Thank you for your continued support in helping us ensure every day counts!

Progress Reports Coming Soon

Keep an eye out for Progress Reports, which will be sent home with students on Monday, September 9th. These reports are a great way to check in on your child’s progress and celebrate their hard work. Kindergarten parents will also be receiving a letter with progress reports to explain the district new kindergarten grading policy. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher—we’re here to support your child’s success!

September Monthly Calendar

All students were sent home with our September monthly calendar. This is a handy guide to all the exciting events and important dates we have planned this month, so please be sure to check it out and mark your calendars!

Grandparents Day Luncheon – September 12th

We are thrilled to invite all our wonderful grandparents to join us for a special Grandparents Day Luncheon on Thursday, September 12th! To make sure we have enough food and seating for everyone, we sent home a sheet with your child to help us get an accurate count. Please fill it out and return it as soon as possible so we can make this a memorable day for everyone.

Open House – September 19th

We’re excited to open our doors for Open House on **Thursday, September 19th**! This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see their classroom, and learn more about what they’ll be doing this school year. We can’t wait to see all of our families there!

Morning Arrival Traffic Reminder

To ensure a smooth and safe morning arrival for everyone, we ask that you please review the traffic diagram that was sent home with all students. Following the outlined procedures helps us keep everything running smoothly and fairly for all families. Your cooperation is essential in keeping our students safe—thank you for your attention to this!

Student Attendance is Important

We want to remind all our families that regular attendance is crucial for your child’s success. According to district policy, any student missing more than 10% of instructional days will be required to attend summer school. We understand that emergencies can arise, but please help us by ensuring your Bear is on campus each and every day. It’s the only way they can learn and thrive! As an extra incentive, students with perfect attendance for the month of September will receive a certificate for a Free Meal at Raising Cane’s. Let’s aim for perfect attendance this month!

We wish you all a wonderful Labor Day and a fantastic start to September. Thank you for being such an important part of our Roosevelt Elementary family!

Meals

We are pleased to inform you that all Roosevelt students receive free breakfast and free lunch every day. We encourage all students to take advantage of these meals to help fuel their learning.

Thank you to our students, parents, and staff for making this such a positive start to the school year. We are looking forward to all the successes and milestones that lie ahead.

Here’s to a year of inspiration, achievement, and celebration at Roosevelt Elementary!

Warm regards,

Dr. Davenport

We are excited to celebrate our Grandparents Day Luncheon on Thursday, September 12th! To ensure we can properly plan for this special event, please review and return this form to the campus by Thursday, September 5th. If you are purchasing a meal, the cost is $10 per meal and we are limited to 150 meals on a first-come, first-served basis. Outside meals are welcome, so feel free to bring your own if preferred.

In addition to the luncheon, we will have a photo booth, drinks, and desserts available for sale to make the day even more memorable. If you have multiple siblings at Roosevelt, please note that we will use the youngest sibling's lunch time for them to eat with their grandparents. We look forward to seeing you there!

WE HAVE UPDATED LUNCH TIMES TO BETTER ACCOMMODATE OUR WONDERFUL VISITORS!!!!

Pre-K = 10:00 - 10:30

Kindergarten = 10:30 - 11:00

First = 11:00 - 11:30

Second = 12:00 - 12:30

Third = 11:00 - 11:30

Fourth= 11:30 - 12:00

Fifth = 11:30 - 12:00

SLL = 12:00 - 12:30

In order to improve our student arrival process to ensure all students are getting to class to being instruction on time, we will be opening doors starting at 7:10AM. Student drop-off will only take place at the BACK CIRCLE DRIVE.

Our SLL and SLC students along with their siblings will still enter through the side door starting at 7:15AM.

We are asking parents to not park in the parking lot or on the street to avoid delays in the arrival process. The safety of our students is our #1 priority and following these procedures will help ensure they are safe.

Transportation: If your child will be utilizing school transportation, please familiarize yourself with the bus schedule. Contact our transportation department if you have any specific questions or concerns. Their number is 713-556-9400

Please view diagram at the bottom for arrival and dismissal areas.

Brighter Bites is a new kind of nutrition education program, and it’s 100% free! You and

your child are invited to a fun food experience where you’ll receive up to 20 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables along with tips and tools to support a healthy lifestyle.

Benefits of enrolling in Brighter Bites:

• Receive a variety of free fresh fruits & vegetables each Brighter Bites day!

• Save money on groceries

• Save time at the store

• Get involved in your community

• Socialize with other parents

• Learn how to be healthy on a budget

• Discover easy, kid-friendly healthy recipes

Information was sent home this week in First Week Packets.

Our next distribution date is September 13th.

• September 9: Progress Reports Sent Home
• September 12: Grandparent's Day Luncheon
• September 19: Open House (4:45 - 6:00)
• September 27: Report Cards Sent Home

We appreciate your interest in supporting our students and thank you for your investment of time and care. As a new or continuing volunteer, you will have the support of a campus VIPS Coordinator and other staff as you carry out your volunteer assignment.

Please use the links below to register to volunteer at Roosevelt Elementary.

English Registration

Spanish Registration

To efficiently serve our HISD community, we are asking all volunteers to register no more than two weeks prior to their scheduled volunteer event. The background check process takes 3-5 business days to be processed. You will receive an automated response from donoreply@raptortech.com.

We are pleased to share with you that we will offer our After School Program for the 2023-2024 school year!

The program will consist of dinner provided by HISD Nutrition Services, homework time and support, and a rotation of fun activities. The program will start on August 19, 2024. Please contact the front office for more information.

A Dual Language and Vanguard Magnet School

Email: gaylon.davenport@houstonisd.org
Website: houstonisd.org/roosevelt
Location: 6700 Fulton Street, Houston, TX, USA
Phone: 713-696-2820
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoustonISD/
Twitter: @roosevelt_hisd