Roosevelt Newsletter

WELCOME BACK STUDENTS!!

NEWS FROM OUR PRINCIPAL

Greetings Roosevelt Families,

Welcome to the 2026-2027 school year! I am thrilled to be joining Roosevelt Elementary this year, as well as the Yakima School District. Originally from Federal Way, Washington, I taught in Minneapolis, New York, and Issaquah before beginning my time as a principal in Port Angeles, WA. I remained there for 10 years before heading overseas to lead schools in both Panama and Spain. It has been an incredible journey, but I am thrilled to be back in Washington doing work that I love at Roosevelt. I have heard amazing things about the staff, students, and families of this community. Please forgive me with names initially, and never hesitate to reintroduce yourself in the first months - whether on the Roosevelt campus or somewhere within the greater Yakima area.

As I get to know staff, students and our families, I would love input from each of you. If you could take a few minutes to complete this brief survey, it would help me as well as our team in how we can best support your children and partner with you in this wild ride of education.

I look forward to meeting each of you in the coming weeks and months. Never hesitate to reach out or stop by to introduce yourself.

Take care,

-Joyce

BELL SCHEDULES

PRIMARIA HORARIO REGLAR

JOIN US FOR OPEN HOUSE!

OFFICE INFORMATION

Parents:

A welcome back packet will be going home with you child on the first day of school. Please complete and return these forms:

Student Housing questionnaire (if you own or rent your home you don't need to complete form)
Family Military Form

A release of information form will be located in the front office for your signature if you choose to withhold student information from our website, newspaper articles, and newsletters. Form must be completed by September 30th.

School begins at 9:00am and released at 3:30pm (Tuesday - Friday). Monday release is at 2:00pm.
Drop-off begins at 8:30am.
Parent Square or call the office at 573-1700 if you child is absent to excuse their absence
If you plan to volunteer you must provide an ID and complete a Volunteer form (takes 1 week to process).
Call the office before 2:45pm for any after school student pick up changes.
Please check with your child's teacher before bringing birthday cupcakes/treats (all treats must be store wrapped).
Donations of tissue boxes are always welcome in the office for classroom teachers.

NEWS FROM OUR KINDERGARTEN TEACHERS

We are so excited to welcome our Kindergarteners to Roosevelt Elementary, home of the Bears!

Parents be sure to to check Parent Square, with your teacher, or with the office for your students start date, August 31st or Sept 1st. ALL kindergarteners will have their first day together on September 2nd!

It’s normal to feel a little nervous before the first day, and that’s okay! To help with those butterflies, don’t forget to wear your matching 1st Day of School Bracelets. If you weren’t able to make it to Kinder Open House please stop by the office for your bracelets! We hope that these will keep students feeling brave, calm, and ready for a fantastic first day of kindergarten!

This is the start of a wonderful journey filled with learning, laughter, and new friendships. The classroom is ready, and we can’t wait to see their bright smiles, curious questions, and eager hearts as they begin this special adventure.

Love your Kinder Teachers!

PARENT SQUARE INFORMATION

A way to communicate and receive important information with your student's school or teacher. Click on the link below and download the app. If you have any questions please call the office at 573-1700.

PARENT SQUARE APP

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug. 25th - Open House (5:30pm - 7:00pm) Dinner will be served

Aug. 27th - 1st Day of School (Grades 1st -5th)

Sept. 2nd - 1st Day of Kindergarten

Sept. 7th - No School (Labor Day)

Sept. 10th & 11th - YVFWC Dental Van

Sept. 14th - Parent Coffee with the Principals

Sept. 18th - Picture Day (packets going home soon)

Sept. 22nd - Hearing & Vision

PARKING LOT INFORMATION

Drive slow while entering the parking lot
Line up along curb to drop off and pick up students
No blocking parking stalls while waiting for students
No dropping off students across parking lot
No parking on crosswalks
No parking in back of school for pick up or drop off

GET INVOLVED - MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

We are looking for parent volunteers to join Booster Club. If you are interested you may stop by the office and complete a volunteer form. If you have any questions you may email your questions to RooseveltBoosterClub5@gmail.com

NEWS FROM OUR COUNSELOR

Hello, my name is Lupita Mason. I'm Roosevelt's school counselor. In my role as a counselor I create an environment conducive to academic success by providing safe spaces where every child feels heard, valued and supported. I'm committed to helping students explore their strengths, interests and talents as these traits relate to career awareness and development. I help parents and guardians focus on ways to further their childrens' educational, personal and social growth. Roosevelt's school counseling program is comprehensive, using best practices to support student's needs and the mission of the Roosevelt school community. My goal is to provide social and emotional support to students and their families. I also recognize and respond to student's academic achievement.

Roosevelt's counseling program provides the following services:

- Individual and group counseling

- 504 plans for students with disabilities

- Mc-Kinney Vento case management for students experiencing homelessness

- BSET team meetings to support students with social, emotional or academic challenges

- Student transition from 5th to 6th grade

- Coordination of services with the community

I hope you take advantage of the many opportunities offered by our counseling program. Please contact me if you have any questions.

Lupita Mason, School Counselor