ROOSEVELT TIMES Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD

(605) 362-2860 Volume 27, Edition 9

April, 2019

Rider Remarks By Tim Hazlett, RHS Principal

There is a lot going on in April at RHS! The beginning of spring activities and multiple

student and staff recognition events highlight the calendar. The fourth and final quarter of the

school year is upon us and that means we are all working hard to finish strong and help all

students do their best. We are also headed into a time of academic testing and planning for the

upcoming school year.

As many of you know, we are experiencing significant growth in the number of students

who attend RHS. We will continue to grow next year, but through strategic scheduling and

planning, we will be able to accommodate all of our students and continue to provide a high-level educational

experience in a caring environment. It makes me extremely proud that we have offered some flexible

scheduling and utilization of classrooms at the C.T.E. academy to help offset the potential overcrowding issue

in our building. After reviewing the registrations and crunching the numbers, we found out that we have made

enough accommodations to build a schedule that will work for all our students! The creativity and flexibility of

our staff with the needs of students in mind is a testament to their dedication to ensuring that all our students

will receive the quality education that they deserve.

We will be participating in our state mandated testing for our 11th graders this month. We will take the

state science test on April 3rd, and take the Smarter Balanced tests on the April 9th, 10th and 11th. For the first

time, we will also me testing our 12th graders on the National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) on Friday

April 12th. We will be running altered schedules on each of these days. Please encourage your child to do their

best on all these tests!

As we look forward to spring, we are continually committed to helping all students do their best and

make progress towards graduation! If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out. We are a phone

call away and are committed to helping each child succeed. We have had a very good year so far at RHS and

look forward to helping each student finish strong and achieve to the best of their abilities. We are Roosevelt!

We are One!

Supporting Those Who Support Students By Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent

Many of us have heard the phrase “Real heroes don’t wear capes.” If you consider that

phrase while walking through any one of our schools, you know this to be the absolute truth.

Real heroes in the Sioux Falls School District wear custodial uniforms, aprons in the kitchen,

and certainly more than one “hat” if their job title is education assistant or clerical!

Every school day, it takes more than 3,500 employees to welcome the 24,000 students

and their parents who count on us to deliver a high-quality education. While about 1,900 of

those employees are classroom teachers, the other 2,600 fill important support roles. These are

the unsung heroes who make our schools safe, warm, and welcoming learning environments

where our students can do their best. These support people are the quiet do-ers who take on the necessary tasks

without fanfare. They build relationships with students. Offer a smile at just the right time. Give fist bumps

and high-fives.

While most of us notice freshly waxed hallways, emptied garbage cans, and neatly stacked chairs in the

cafeteria, the job of a custodian is so much more. They must be handy men/women, knowing how to fix a

jammed towel dispenser in the bathroom one minute, sharpening a blade on a mower the next, just before

trouble-shooting the cause of short in a microphone cord.

Child nutrition staff members aren’t your basic kitchen help. Last month, they gathered to do some

taste-testing in search of new foods their young customers might enjoy. Strict federal guidelines on protein,

whole grains, and sugar levels need to be “weighed” when designing the breakfast and lunch menus. These

staff are meticulous and take their role in fueling students with healthy, yet good-tasting foods, very seriously.

Education assistants support students and teachers both in and out of the classroom. In some cases, EAs

are personal assistants for students who have physical needs. In some cases, they are an extra set of hands in a

large classroom. They re-shelve books in the library. They keep the lines flowing, the talking at a “dull roar,”

and the tables clean between shifts in the lunchroom.

And, if you need the answer to almost any question, everyone knows you go to the office for help! In

addition to answering phones, taking lunch count, depositing money from book orders, creating a newsletter,

ordering supplies, checking-in visitors, fetching ice packs for recess mishaps, our clerical are also trained to

check blood sugar levels and administer medication to students with those needs.

If you’re not already exhausted by just reading about why these support people are so critical to our

mission “to educate and prepare each student to succeed in a changing world,” spend a little time taking note of

their work the next time you are at school. We think you will agree that “real heroes don’t wear capes!”

Important Dates April 18th Early Start/Early Dismissal 7:30am-12:30pm

April 19th & 22nd NO SCHOOL

RHS PHONE NUMBERS Main office 362-2860 Fax 362-2883

Activity Office 362-2866

Counselors 362-2868 Fax 362-2867

Attendance 362-2885 Music Dept. 362-2871

Registrar 362-2877

Special Ed 362-2875

Student Store 362-2870

ATTENDANCE OFFICE:

362-2885 Parents: An absence must be reported either by note, email

or

phone call. When sending notes with your student for

absences,

be sure they are dated and signed. Students: Please bring

your

appointment notes to the attendance office first thing

in the morning. You will be given a slip to check out of

class.

Roosevelt prom will be held on April

27th from 9-midnight. Grand march

will begin at 8pm. The doors open at

7:30pm. Tickets for prom are $15 and

will be sold during lunch hours the

week of Prom. Grand March is free for

students participating but an admission

fee of $1 for students and $2 for

anyone else who would like to attend.

Dual Credit is an opportunity for high school students who meet admissions standards to enroll in public postsecondary institutions in South Dakota and simultaneously earn credits for both their high school diploma and postsecondary degree or certificate. Registration for Summer 2019 and Fall 2019 classes starts April 1st! Summer classes are only available to students who will graduate in 2020. Fall classes are available to students who will graduate in 2020 and 2021. Students who are interested in starting their college classes through Dual Credit can start making appointments with their counselor to discuss dual credit options for next semester. Availability in Dual Credit classes is first come, first serve, so don't wait to make an appointment!

Honor’s Fest 2019

The 2019 RHS Honor’s Fest is scheduled for Friday,

April 26th in the RHS Main Gym from 9:30 – 11:00

AM. The administration and staff will be honoring

students for academic achievements accomplished

throughout the 2018-2019 school year. The main

focus of the event will be on the students of the

senior class and the accomplishments they have made

throughout their academic careers at RHS, such as

National Merit Scholars, AP Scholars, President’s &

Regents’ Scholars, etc. But, underclassmen will also

be recognized for their outstanding scholastic

performances during this school year.

Parents and/or guardians are encouraged to attend

this recognition of student excellence where together

we will celebrate each student’s outstanding

accomplishment of academic success! If you have

any questions, please contact Erica Fersdahl via

phone (362-2860) or e-mail (erica.fersdahl@k12.sd.us).

RHS School Store

The Year End clearance has started in the school store. Stop in and get some great bargains on RHS logo wear! We need to make room for new items next fall!

The school store will be open Monday April 1st from 6 - 8 pm. Come in and shop our clearance racks! The store is open before school Mon - Friday as well as 11 - 3:30 Mon - Thurs and 11 - 1:15 on Fridays.

RHS Library…. https://libcat.sf.k12.sd.us

Library hours: 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Not only is April School Library Month, but also

National Library Week is celebrated April 7 through

13. The theme for National Library Week is

“Libraries = Strong Communities”. The theme

reminds the public that libraries of all types serve as

change agents that strengthen communities by

supporting community engagement and providing

services that connect closely with patrons’ needs.

More than ever school libraries and public libraries

are working to appeal to their patrons. At the RHS

Library our patrons are both staff members and

teenagers. It is vital that libraries work to make their

patrons feel comfortable and welcome, especially the

teenagers. Libraries that teens visit now will have an

impact on the feelings of that individual toward

libraries for the rest of their lives. The RHS Library

can help teens discover a new and exciting world

where they can take advantage of free access to

books, eBooks, periodicals, and computers. It’s a

place to gather in the morning, during lunch periods

and after school. It’s a place to get homework done

and a place to get a recommendation for a great book.

It’s a place to put together a research paper and a

place to sit and read.

“Libraries allow children to ask questions about the

world and find the answers. The wonderful thing is

that once a child learns to use a library, the doors to

learning are always open.” Laura Bush

RHS Flight Club and The Volaré Project

The Volaré Project and RHS Flight Club (drone club) have some exciting news about upcoming events and opportunities for students! The Flight Club has had a lot of exposure in the news and from a variety of events in the last couple of years. We’ve gathered enough interest to offer job shadow and internship opportunities in the drone industry. We’ve partnered with three local drone businesses to provide students “real-world” experiences with drones. Contact Alyssia Salguero for more information.

There are several events for RHS Flight Club coming up. Our club offers workshops on safety, science, and flight skills. We visit schools in our district, schools outside our district, and area organizations. In partnership with Sanford PROMISE, our FC members bring to you “Teen Science Cafe”. This event is designed for middle school students interested in learning more about drones and will provide opportunities to fly. The event will be May 2nd at Sanford Research.

Recently, Mr. Hofflander visited with Keloland Living about drone technology. It was a great opportunity to share about Flight Club and what students are experiencing here at Roosevelt! Watch now: https://youtu.be/HpazwTMFcH8 on YouTube. Our website is your gateway to learning more about what you can do with drones and how to get involved as a student, use drones in the classroom as a teacher, or request services. Find out more information about RHS Flight Club and how other schools can start their own drone club by visiting www.sufudrones.com today. Spread the word!

PAPER SHREDDING

RHS BAND FUNDRAISER

Do you have a large pile of receipts and bills that just

never seem to get shredded? Let us take care of that

for you! All document shredding is done on site,

right in front of you.

When: Saturday May 4, 2019

Time: 9:00-Noon

Where: Roosevelt High School Front Parking Lot

Cost: $5.00 per box or free will donation

Bring all your paper shredding and support the

Rough Rider Band Program while recycling and

properly destroying your sensitive documents!

Rotary Youth Exchange

Do you have what it takes to become a dynamic leader and change yourself and the world? Rotary Youth Exchange builds peace one young person at a time. Students learn a new language, discover another culture, and truly become global citizens. Exchanges for students ages 15-19 are sponsored by Rotary clubs in more than 100 countries. Exchange students unlock their true potential to:

• Develop lifelong leadership skills • Learn a new language and culture • Build lasting friendships with young

people from around the world • Become a global citizen

To learn more about this amazing opportunity visit https://www.rotary.org/en/our-programs/youth-exchanges and/or contact one of our local Rotary Clubs at downtownsiouxfallsrotaryclub@gmail.com. Application deadline for participation in 2020-21 school year application is November 1st, 2019.

Looking for a club to join? Do you like people? Helping others? Boosting your resume? Want to get some experience in a field you are interested in? Leave your mark this year through SALSA. The Serve and Learn Student Association (SALSA) connects high school students with volunteering through monthly meetings, service projects, and weekly emails. Students can join at any point. There is no fee or required hours of service. Want to have fun, meet new people and give back to your community? Then SALSA is the place for you! Come and check us out at these upcoming meetings:

• Tuesday, April 2 at 3:20pm in the

Orchestra Room – Guest Speaker:

Special Olympics

• Tuesday, May 7 at 3:20pm in the Orchestra Room – Guest Speaker: Year End Celebration

Join SALSA online at: www.helplinecenter.org/salsa There are no fees and no required time commitment. We have snacks, fun, friends, and make a difference in the Sioux Empire. Students who are members of our club have the opportunity to sign-up on the matrix for our SALSA Wide

Events:

PANCAKE DAYS SET-UP Location: Premiere Center Date: Monday, April 15th Time: 5:30 – 7:30 pm Organization: Downtown Lion’s Club Wash 220 tables with bleach water; setup each table with condiments, coffee cups and syrup bottles; setup each service station. This is a fundraiser for the Lions Club and SALSA. PANCAKE DAYS BUS TABLES Location: Premiere Center Date: Tuesday, April 16th and Wednesday, April 17th Time: 5:00-9:00 (various shifts) Organization: Downtown Lion’s Club Help clear and clean tables. Restock syrup, placemats, etc. on tables. This is a fundraiser for the Lions Club and SALSA.

Juniors:

Juniors who have class at LHS or WHS will not attend and need to report to RHS at regular scheduled start time.

Juniors who have CTE 1st and 2nd block will not attend and need to report to RHS at regular scheduled start time.

Juniors with 3rd block will attend on all testing days.

***Friday – April 12th – Juniors do not report to RHS until 11:00 with the exception of those student that have

class at CTE they need to report to class at the regular schedule start time.

***The CTE bus will be on regular schedule for those that use that transportation to attend CTE classes.

Seniors:

Seniors who have a class at LHS or WHS will not attend and need to report to RHS after the testing time.

Seniors do not have to report to RHS until after testing time with the exception of student that have class at CTE

they are to report to 1st and 2nd block at their normal schedule time on all days except April 11th they will attend

only 3rd block.

Seniors with 3rd block CTE will attend on all testing days.

***Friday – April 12th – Seniors need to report to RHS for testing at regular scheduled start time.

***The CTE bus will be on regular schedule for those that use that transportation to attend CTE classes.

Freshman & Sophomores:

Freshman & Sophomores who have a class at LHS or WHS are not attend class and are to report to RHS and

regular schedule start time.

Freshman & Sophomores who have classes at CTE need to report to CTE at regular schedule time for 1st and 2nd

block with the exception of April 11th you will only attend 3rd block.

Freshman & Sophomores with 3rd block CTE will attend on all testing days.

***The CTE bus will be on regular schedule for those that use that transportation to attend CTE classes.

Open Lunch/Travel Lunch:

Students will be allowed to leave for their open lunch and travel lunch and will follow the instructions and

schedule above as to where to report for class on each day.

AP@RHS

AP exams will begin Monday, May 6, at Memorial Lutheran Church, located at 5000 S. Western Avenue, about two blocks south of the 57th Street and Western Avenue intersection. Students who have morning exams should arrive at the southwest entrance to the church no later than 7:45, and students who have an afternoon exam should arrive at that same entrance to the church no later than 11:45. I will take care of notifying the attendance office for students who will be absent from school while taking their AP exams. Students who have morning exams will be excused from periods 1 through 5, and they will be expected to return for 6th and 7th periods. Students who have afternoon exams will be excused from periods 3 through 7, and they will be expected to be in school for periods 1 and 2. If you have any questions about AP testing, please email me at joel.sage@k12.sd.us. ~ Joel Sage, AP Program Director at Roosevelt High School

WEEK 1 8 a.m. Test 12 noon Test May 6 Government Environmental Science May 7 Spanish Language and Culture & Seminar Physics 1 May 8 English Literature and Composition

May 9 Chemistry Psychology May 10 United States History Computer Science Principles & Physics 2 WEEK 2

AP Art Portfolios are due May 10.

May 13 Biology Physics C: Mechanics & Physics C: E & M May 14 Calculus AB & BC Human Geography May 15 English Language and Composition Macroeconomics May 16 World History Statistics May 17 Microeconomics Computer Science A

What to Bring What NOT to Bring

Several sharpened #2 pencils with erasers Cell phones. Leave them in your car! Pens with black or dark blue ink Food and drink

A simple watch Clothing with subject-related material Approved calculators for the biology, calculus, chemistry, physics,

and statistics exams Any electronic equipment

(with the exception of approved calculators)

Graduation information Senior Speakers for Graduation

Seniors that would like to speak at their graduation need to submit a copy of their speech to Mrs. Agar (A118) or

Mrs. Leonard (A150). Seniors will audition their speeches in front of a panel of teachers and principals where two

will be chosen to speak at graduation. The deadline to submit graduation speeches will be April 26, 2019.

Jostens

Jostens will be delivering the graduation cap and gowns on April 11 before and after school / during lunch

hours. If you have not ordered your graduation cap and gown yet please contact Jostens 605-336-3990

or www.sdgradshop.com to place your order. Graduates MUST have a cap and gown if they wish to walk through

graduation. If you have any questions regarding graduation please email or contact Lisa Agar or Sarah Leonard.

Roosevelt Graduation will be on May 26th at 1pm. Seniors MUST be at the Sioux Falls Arena by 12:15pm to get

organized.

Metal Detectors will be used so they Arena has the following instructions to speed up the entrance: Doors open an

hour and 15 minutes before the start of the ceremony. Graduating students should enter through the west doors.

The south main entrances will greet guests. There is no limit on the number of guests attending the graduation and

no tickets are sold for the event. For seating in the Arena it will be first come, first serve.

This is a formal event and should be treated as such. Female graduates should wear a dress or pantsuit and Male

graduates should wear a nice shirt and tie with dress pants. NO corsages, NO shorts, No jeans, NO t-shirts, NO

coats. Dress shoes only. NO flip-flops or tennis shoes.

Do not carry anything with you. NO purses/bags, NO cell phones or mp3 players. Caps should be worn flat, not

tipped and nothing pinned, tapped or attached to the cap or gown. Tassels will be worn on the RIGHT side, then

switched to the LEFT after receiving the diploma.

There will NOT be a professional photographer taking pictures at the ceremony.

Diplomas may be picked up at RHS beginning the following Thursday in the counselors office.

SENIORS NOT FOLLOWING THESE GUIDELINES WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO GO THROUGH

THE GRADUATION CEREMONY. ALL CLASSES MUST BE PASSED AND ALL CREDITS

COMPLETED IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE. DIPLOMAS WILL NOT BE GRANTED TO STUDENTS

WITH UNPAID BALANCES AT RHS.

Important dates:

March 13, 14 Before/after school/lunch Announcements delivery Staff entrance

April 11 Before/after school/lunch Cap/Gown delivery Staff entrance

April 26 Anytime Deadline for Graduation speeches A118

April 27 8:00 PM Grand March/Prom Main Gym

May 15 AD Room Graduation Presentation Auditorium

May 26 1:00 PM Graduation Arena

We are looking forward to a great year. Please stop by either of our rooms if you have any questions.

Mrs. Agar (Room A118) Mrs. Leonard (Room A150)

Scholarship Bulletin #7 Pam Murra RHS Hall of Fame Scholarship offers two $500 scholarships for current seniors at Roosevelt High

School involved in at least one sport/activity, and who will be pursuing higher education at Augustana University.

Student must have a cumulative 2.8 minimum GPA. Stop in the counseling office for the application which is due

April 15.

South Dakota Aviation Association & DJ Fischer Foundation Scholarship awards can be used for continued

education for a future career that is related to the Aerial Application industry. See www.sfroosevelt.com for more

information. Deadline: April 20.

Unity Lodge #130 awards scholarships to students who demonstrate financial need and scholastic ability and are

planning to continue their education in South Dakota. Preference will be given to those having a connection to a

member of the Masonic fraternity. Applications are available at www.sfroosevelt.com. Deadline: May 1.

Roosevelt ACT Prep Seminar

The ACT Prep Seminar is designed to help students become familiar with the ACT. Students will examine question styles and samples for all four areas of the ACT Test (reading, English, math, and science) as well as sample prompts for the writing portion. Test taking skills and strategies will be addressed as well.

March Session Test Date: April 13

May Session Test Date: June 8

March 17 Pre-Test

March 24

Math

March 26 Science

March 31

Eng/Writing

April 2 Reading

April 7

Post-Test

1-5 PM

3-5 PM

6-8 PM

3-6 PM

6-8 PM

1-5 PM

April 28 Pre-Test

May 5 Math

May 7

Science

May 12

Eng/Writing

May 14 Reading

May 19

Post-Test

1-5 PM

3-5 PM

6-8 PM

3-5 PM

6-8 PM

1-5 PM

DUE March 8th DUE April 21st

Students will enter through the Main Doors for class. Room is A139/140.

The class may be cancelled in case of low registration. This registration ONLY covers the class, not the test. Please register for the ACT test at www.act.org.

Cost: $100 which includes an ACT Prep book. Class fees are due upon registration. Course Expectations: Attendance and tardies will be recorded and reported to parents. All students are expected to arrive on time and participate in course activities and discussions. No refunds will be given for students who fail to attend or who are removed due to behavior or other circumstances. In case of unforeseen school events, the dates may be adjusted as necessary. All Roosevelt rules and guidelines including, but not limited to, use of technology, eating/drinking, and misuse of property will be enforced.

REGISTRATION DUE IN COUNSELING ONE WEEK BEFORE CLASS START DATE

Registration Form - Session ____________

Name: _________________________________________________ Student ID#: _________________ Student Phone Number: ___________________________________ Ad Room Teacher: ____________ Student Email:____________________________________________________________________________ Parent Email:____________________________________________________________________________

We have read all the information regarding the ACT Prep Seminar and agree to follow all expectations.

RHS CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR CLASS PARTY SUNDAY MAY 26, 2019

1. Student Registration is $30. Forms and payment MUST be submitted no later than APRIL 15, 2019. Tickets WILL NOT

be available at the door. NO REFUNDS. Any questions you can reach out to Dawn Hemmelman at dawn@ddmka.com or by phone at 605-321-4365.

2. The doors will open at 9:30pm on Sunday May 26th and will close at 11:00pm. Please provide notice if you know you must arrive later or leave early. Students MUST be accompanied by a parent/guardian if arriving late or leaving early to sign them in/out. Parent or guardians will be called if the student who purchased a ticket has not checked in by 11:00pm

3. Each student MUST wear the (Unaltered) Class Party T-Shirt as their ticket for admission to the event. (If you lose your T-shirt the replacement fee is $10.)

4. Students are REQUIRED to show a picture ID (Driver’s License, School ID, etc.) to obtain entry into the party. 5. NO food or beverages are allowed. Food and beverages will be available throughout the night free of charge. 6. Do not bring personal items such as purses, billfolds, cameras, etc. into the school. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR

ANY LOST OR STOLEN ARTICLES. No money will be required for the activities or food and beverages at the party. 7. A checkroom will be used to store personal items for the night. A shopping bag is provided for each senior to hold

belongs including any prizes received throughout the night. 8. Please be considerate of all decorations and leave them intact, as they will be used by upcoming senior classes. 9. School policies will be in effect for the duration of the party. There will be zero tolerance for the possession of weapons,

tobacco, alcohol or other mood-altering substances; any violation will be reported to the appropriate authorities. 10. Students are encouraged to go directly home following the conclusion of the party. 11. A volunteer medical professional will be available throughout the entire event should any health problems arise.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY: No member of the Senior Class Party Committee or Volunteers, Roosevelt High School and the Sioux Falls School District along with its respective Officers and Employees shall be liable for any personal injury, loss or damage to person or property that may occur to me or my personal property because of my voluntary attendance at the RHS Senior Class Party whether occurring before, during or after such event. Admission to the event constitutes a release of all liability of negligence or otherwise.

PLEASE COMPLETE AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION WITH A PAYMENT I have read and accept the guidelines applicable to the RHS Senior Class Party, including the policy that no student will be allowed to leave the party prior to the conclusion at 5:00am on Monday May 27th unless he/she is signed out by a parent/guardian. EVEN IF THE STUDENT IS 18 OR OLDER. I acknowledge Senior Class Party Committee or Volunteers, Roosevelt High School and the Sioux Falls School District along with its respective Officers and Employees are not liable for any personal injury or damage that may occur to me or my personal property because of my voluntary attendance of the party. Any questions you can reach out to Dawn Hemmelman at dawn@ddmka.com or by phone at 605-321-4365. You also have the option to register by filling out a google form online at _

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(Printed Student Name) (Student Signature) (Date)

(Printed Parent/Guardian Name) (Parent/Guardian Signature) (Date)

EMERGENCY/PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE: _______________ EMAIL: ____________________________ ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

CIRCLE STUDENT T-SHIRT SIZE: SM MED LG XL XXL XXXL

SEND YOUR PAYMENT OF $30 AND SIGNED CONSENT FORM BY APRIL 15TH TO: Roosevelt High School ATTN: Senior Class Party 6600 W 41st St. Sioux Falls, SD 57106

Payment type: Cash/Check#_________/Scholarship Date Received_______________________ Payment collected by_______________________________