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Rider Family News        

June 3, 2024

Principal’s Message

Hi Riders,

Sorry this is coming out later than usual.  We had an amazing graduation celebration yesterday and sent the class of 2024 out into the world.  It’s always a day of mixed emotions for me.  I am so proud of our students and the work they have done to be ready for their beyond high school journey, and I am going to miss this group of students walking through the halls of Roosevelt.  A huge thank you to our support staff, counselors, and teachers for their ongoing support of our students!

Go Riders!

KD

Please turn in Chromebooks that need repairs

If your student’s Chromebook needs any repairs–keys fallen off, screen cracked, not charging, etc., please turn it in during finals week. We can send it off for a free repair this summer, and it should be back by the first day of school.  Check in with your student to make sure their device is working well!  Questions? Email nhernandez@pps.net or agraham@pps.net

Verizon LTE discontinued on June 30, 2024

The Verizon Wireless plan on our Roosevelt Chromebooks will stop working on June 30th.  There is free WiFi at all Multnomah County Libraries if you need access.

Roosevelt Supporter Club

Congratulations to our graduating seniors and their families!  Thank you for the legacy you are leaving behind and we wish you all the very best of luck in your future endeavors!  An especially warm congratulations to our “Senior” board members.  Rhett Lawrence and Suzie Mayes - thank you for your service to our community!  We couldn’t have done it without you!

No board meeting tonight (Monday June 3rd.)  Please join us Monday June 10th - 6pm at the Chill N Fill (5215 N Lombard St) for an end of year celebration!  We’ll raise a glass to all we’ve accomplished this year!

We’re also looking for some new board members for the 2024/2025 school year.  There are open positions for Vice President/Treasurer and Secretary,  We also will need someone to take over the newsletter.  

Summer Shrimp Boil Tickets are Selling fast!  Saturday August 24th will be the second annual Summer Shrimp Boil.  Appetizers, speciality cocktails and a backyard full of friends and community will help kick off the 2024-2025 school year.  Sign up now before all the spots are filled! `

Mark your calendars for 2024-2025 back to school prep day, Monday August 19th.  Email hello@rooseveltsupporterclub.com if you would like to help that day.

Library Materials Due Soon!

Students & Families!  As we near the end of the school year, we are reminding families to return library and textbook materials before students leave for the summer.

Please check your shelves, under the bed, behind the couch, everywhere (!!) for books to return to the library. Contact me at agraham@pps.net if you have any questions. Help us keep our library and textbook materials available for all to use and enjoy.

Fines can be paid by SchoolPay or in the office.

Looking for food resources? Use this link to find food pantries in your neighborhood simply by entering in your zip code or address: https://foodfinder.oregonfoodbank.org/.

Roosevelt’s food pantry is open every Friday from 1p-3p, entrance is on the side of the school off of Ida.

PGE: Income-Qualified Bill Discount Program

Energy is essential. It’s something we all need. With our Income-Qualified Bill Discount program, you can get a monthly discount of up to 60% off your energy use. Find out if you qualify and apply today – it’s super easy.

https://portlandgeneral.com/income-qualified-bill-discount

• Enrollment is available to qualifying residential PGE customers.
• Eligibility is based on your household size and the average annual gross income for all members of your household 18 years and older combined.
• Gross income means your income before taxes.
• If you’ve received energy assistance in the past, it’s likely you qualify.

Upcoming Leadership projects:

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Fall sports (including Football, Volleyball, Soccer and Cross Country) will officially begin Monday, August 19th & registration is open!  Many teams will begin conditioning in the summer.

(Cheer & Dance tryouts have already taken place.)

In order to participate, students must be registered on Roosevelt FamilyID and have a Physical Exam by a medical practitioner (valid for 2 years).  After completing, please upload your physical form to your FamilyID account or return it to the Roosevelt Athletic Office.

Click here for a link to the English physical form.

Click here for a link to the Spanish physical form.

If you can't make it to your doctor, please call 503-988-3909 to make a NO COST appointment at the Student Health Center located at Roosevelt High School.

For info on sport specific practices/tryouts, please reach out to the head coach.  

Contact info can be found here:  Head Coaches 2024-25

Uniforms from spring sports must be turned in before athletes can participate in fall sports.

Roosevelt’s Opening Act Theatre Company Season Announcement

Check out next year’s season at www.roosevelttheatre.org/current-season. Tickets go on sale by September 1, 2024 at www.roosevelttheatre.org/buy-tickets. See you at the theatre!

Opening Act Theatre Company SPRING AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL SHOW - This week!

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is the 5th longest running play on Broadway and we were selected to be the first in Oregon to produce the HS Edition. Be a part of the magic – doing our own production our own way! We’re holding EARLY Auditions this Spring for our fall show. Auditions are June 3 & 5 from 3:45-6:00 P.M. in the Main Stage Theatre, and on June 6 are 3:45-4:15 P.M. for Technician Interviews and 4:00-6:00 P.M. for Callbacks, or late auditions if you miss 6/3 & 6/5. No experience needed. We’re looking to cast major roles, and technical crew heads, if not more. Auditions are open to current 9th-11th grade students, and current 8th graders, as well. More auditions will happen Sept. 3-6 for remaining roles. For more info, go to https://www.roosevelttheatre.org/auditions.

International Thespian Festival 2025 INFORMATION MEETING

Interested in traveling to ITF in June 2025 for the best week of educational theatre workshops, performances, college auditions, and other theatre activities? Bring your important adult and come find out more, including summer fundraising, at the information meeting on Wed. June 5 at 7:00 P.M. in the Black Box Theatre. We will hold another info mtg. in the fall as we start to plan and firm up participants. For more info, go to https://www.roosevelttheatre.org/thespian-troupe-7289 and scroll down to the ITF section.

23-24 Roosevelt Yearbook Updates: Hey Rider Family! Your 23-24 Roosevelt Yearbook staff is hard at work pulling your upcoming yearbook together. As we do so, we need a couple of things from you:

1. Order the 23-24 Yearbook now!: You can order your copy by clicking this link. This year we are offering a physical copy as well as an eBook version. Unfortunately, this year we do not have enough money to subsidize the cost, and so each month the price will go up; the earlier you order, the more affordable things will be.

2. Donate to the Yearbook account: If you are able, consider helping fund the Yearbook and it's associated endeavors. The money you give will help  keep the prices of yearbooks low, as well as give the staff some runway to get fundraisers off the ground. Anything you can afford to donate is greatly appreciated! Click here to donate!