Dear Roosevelt Parents/Guardians,

We have a some timely Roosevelt Reminders for you, so I am enclosing everything in this newsletter.

Have a great day!

Dr. Dwyer, Principal

Monday, October 31- Class Halloween parties and parade--see below for specifics

Tuesday, November 1-Picture Retakes

November 4- Primary Dance

November 8- State Holiday (general elections)

November 10- Veteran's Day Celebration

November 11-Tiger Trot

November 18- Trimester Ends

November 21- November 25- Thanksgiving recess- No School

Picture make up and retake day will take place on November 1st. Students needing a retake should bring their original picture package to the photographer. The picture package will be reprinted with the retake image.

Absent students can download the flyer below to order packages.

Any questions please email Mrs. Flint sflint@d64.org

Student Council will be hosting a winter coat drive for Cradles to Crayons beginning this Thursday, October 27th until Friday, November 4th. Please encourage students to bring in gently used winter gear (coats, gloves, hats, boots, snow pants) to help children in need in the Chicago area. Students can place items in the bin located near the main office.

Kindergarten 9 - 9:30 AM

1st Grade 9:45 – 10:15 AM

4th Grade 10:30 – 11:15 AM

2nd Grade 12:45 – 1:15 PM

3rd Grade 1:30 – 2:15 PM

5th Grade 2:30 – 3:15 PM

Cultural Awareness Week is January 30th to February 3rd, 2023, and International Night is Thursday, February 2nd, 2023. The annual event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of our school community. International Night is scheduled on the same evening as Open House and includes a parade, dances and ethic food tables. Please fill out the International Night participation form:

Cultural Awareness Week at Roosevelt

Our past event was so special that it was covered in the newspaper:

Chicago Tribune article from our 2020 event

We are encouraging all children to participate, and we're also looking for adult volunteers. For more information, please email Marta Blasiak mblasiak10@gmail.com or Ewa Sumsky esumsky@me.com. We can’t wait to bring this tradition back!

Dine to Donate at City Barbeque in Park Ridge!

20% of proceeds go to the D64 Band Orchestra Parents Association (BOPA)

Thursday November 10, 2022

from 5:00-9:00pm

City Barbeque, Park Ridge

123 N. Northwest Hwy

Park Ridge, IL 60068

Ordering in person? Show this message to the cashier at checkout (either a printout or just on your phone).

Ordering online or in the app? Use code FundA at checkout at https://www.citybbq.com/order for pickup on Thursday November 10th. Once you enter the code, you must click the red + button to apply the fundraiser code to your order.

Ordering over the phone? Ask to apply code FundA when you provide your payment information.

Remember: all orders must be picked up on Thursday November 10th from City Barbeque Park Ridge for it to count toward our fundraiser.

This is the last chance to claim any lost and found items. Next week we will donate these items to a local charity.

Cell phones and other electronic devices are to be powered off and kept in the student’s locker during the school day. Any digital communications device (e.g., “smart” watch, GPS tracker, etc.) must be kept in the student’s locker during the school day.

Click the photo to the left for the direct link to the D64 Parent Handbook device policy (p. 68).

· Park legally – don’t block crosswalks or double park

· Respect school neighbors –please do not park in or block their driveways.

· Parents and children should not use the Staff parking lot

· Do not make U-turns or turn around in driveways.

· “Attended” parkers must stay in their vehicles at all times.

· Obey “kiss ’n go” zones on Prospect Avenue

Please remind your student to walk their bike while on campus.

Please keep dogs on a leash and on the sidewalk during drop off and dismissal times.

Please remember to hold onto your mask when on school grounds to prevent stary masks from ending up in any of the yards surrounding Roosevelt. Thank you!

If your student/students need to change their regular daily routine please take the following steps:

1. Email the homeroom teacher with the details

2. Email the office Mrs Flint sflint@d64.org or Mrs Ellsworth kellsworth@d64.org

no need to send separate emails

eneral guidelines include: Decent and appropriate coverage of the body, including the midriff, is expected. Clothing must cover undergarments and must be opaque (i.e., not see-through). Hats or hoods should not be worn in the school building. Students may wear a hat or hood at recess.

Email: kdwyer@d64.org
Website: http://www.d64.org/res
Location: Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, South Fairview Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States
Phone: 847-318-4235
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Roosevelt-Elementary-School-Park-Ridge-Niles-228197680697179/
Twitter: @RooseveltD64