November Family Newsletter
Roosevelt Elementary
Upcoming events
November 2nd-Grading Day-No School
November 6th- Coffee with Principals 9:00-9:30 AM
November 11th- Veterans Day-No School
November 18th-Picture Re-Take Day
November 20th-Assembly 1:50 PM
November 23-24th-Parent Teacher Conferences
November 25-27th-Thanksgiving Break
Message from Dr. Smith
Dear Roosevelt Families,
One of our school improvement goals this year is to increase engagement and strengthen the sense of belonging for our students, staff, and families. We believe that strong relationships and meaningful partnerships with our families are essential to creating a school community where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and connected. One way we will measure our progress toward this goal is by gathering feedback from YOU! We are asking families to take a few minutes to complete a brief, anonymous family survey to help us better understand what we are doing well and where we can continue to grow. Your voice matters, and your feedback helps us make Roosevelt an even better place for all! Thank you for partnering with us and helping us create a school community where everyone belongs. The survey is linked here.
November’s character trait of the month is GRATITUDE. Gratitude means choosing to appreciate the people and things in our lives. Throughout November, students will be learning about and practicing gratitude in their classrooms and across our school. We encourage you to bring the conversation home, too! Here are a couple of simple ways to practice gratitude as a family:
Notice the Little Things!
Sometimes the smallest things bring us the most joy! Maybe it's your favorite cozy blanket, the way your pet curls up on the couch, or a special treat someone makes for you. As a family, see if you can come up with 10 small things you're grateful for. Then, challenge yourselves to notice and appreciate those things throughout the week!
Create a Family Gratitude Jar!
Find a jar and some small slips of paper. Throughout the month, invite family members to write or draw things they are thankful for- special people, places, memories, or everyday moments. Add them to your jar each week! On a challenging day, pull out a few slips and read them together as a reminder of all the good things in your lives.
Family Conversation Starters:
- What does it look like or sound like to practice gratitude?
- What is something you are grateful for every day?
A little gratitude can go a long way in spreading kindness and joy!
Thank you for being such an important part of our Roosevelt community. We are grateful for our students, our families, and the opportunity to learn and grow together every day!
Thank you,
Dr. Kelly Smith- Principal
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Around the Corner!
Parent-Teacher Conferences are a valuable opportunity to support your child’s learning and connect with their teacher one-on-one. By understanding their progress, strengths, and areas for growth, you’ll gain insights to help them thrive in the classroom! Mark your calendar for November 23 and 24. Look for a letter explaining how to sign up in your student's Friday Folder coming soon. Window for parents to schedule conferences opens November 7th-21st
Don't miss this chance to be involved in their success!
Did you know that we have a Facebook page?
Illnesses and Guidelines
When is your child too sick to come to school? If your student is not feeling well, please keep them home to help prevent others from getting ill.
Exclusionary Guidelines:
**Fever: 100.4 or higher excluded until fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever reducing medication.
**COUGH: MAY RETURN AFTER symptoms improving for 24 hours (no cough or cough well controlled.)
**DIARRHEA: three or more watery or loose stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools OR student unable to control bowel function when previously able. • MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after diarrhea resolves OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider or LPHA for specific diarrheal diagnoses
**VOMITING: at least 1or more episode that is unexplained. • MAY RETURN AFTER 24 hours after last episode of vomiting OR after seen and cleared by a licensed healthcare provider
**SKIN RASH: MAY RETURN AFTER symptom-free, which means rash is gone OR sores are dry or can be completely covered by a bandage OR with orders from doctor to school nurse
Attendance & Other Information
If your student is going to be absent, please call our main office at 541-842-3840.
Our office hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday.
ALL medications that your child needs to take during the school day, including over the counter, need a form filled out by parent and medication turned into the main office.