PDF Volume 13 , Issue 6 January 2014 Rebel Times Newsletter

VOLUME 13 , ISSUE 6

JANUARY 2014

REBEL TIMES NEWSLETTER

AASD

Message from the Principal:

Dear Parents & Guardians,

It is hard to believe New Year's Day is right around the corner and that 2013 is coming to a

close. With the start of each New Year, brings the occurrence of student registration infor-

mation for the upcoming school year. By now, all eighth grade students should have completed

their high school registration forms, as well as Kaleidoscope Academy sixth and seventh grad-

ers. Roosevelt seventh graders will be receiving their registration cards for eighth grade, in early January. Please watch for them so you can review your child's choices, sign the card,

Inside this Issue:

and have your student return it to school. An informational meeting is scheduled for incoming Message from the Principal

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7th grade Roosevelt families and students on Tuesday, January 21, 2014 at 6:30 p.m.

Africa Night

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For interested families considering applying for Kaleidoscope Academy there will be a number

of informational meetings including:

Wrestling Informa on

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Date

Time

Location

January 10 January 16 January 21 January 25 January 27 February 04 February 13

1:00 p.m.* 6:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.* 11:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.* 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m.*

Commons Commons Commons Auditorium Commons Commons Commons

Influenza Informa on

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Thank-you to Our Parents

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Parent Advisory Commi ee (Our PTA)

The Art of Compassion

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Food for Thought

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*These dates are during the school day and tours will be given to see students in their classroom environments. Parents and potential students are welcome and encouraged to visit.

December LEAP

8, 9

The Parent Advisory Group will be meeting on Thursday, January 9, at 6:00 p.m., (our version January Lunch Menu of a PTA). We will be reviewing some of the activities that are planned for the second half of the school year that are sponsored by the Parent Advisory Group. Our topic of discussion will Scrip Order Form be the pending referendum. We will discuss what the district is asking for and specifically, what does that mean for the Roosevelt building (Roosevelt Middle School and Kaleidoscope). Someone from the district office will be joining our meeting to give a short presentation and field Monthly Calendars any questions.

10 11, 12 13, 14

We also have our 7th and 8th grade Choir Concert on Thursday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. Come early and visit the LMC (library) to see the Compassion Project Art/Science work students have been completing (see page 11 for additional information).

The second quarter will come to a close in mid January. If you have any concerns about your child's progress and/or grades, please contact the appropriate teacher early in January.

The office will be closed on Friday, December 20, at 12:30 p.m. and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, at 7:00 a.m. (the first day of school in 2014). Have a safe and enjoyable Holiday Season and winter break.

Sincerely, Al

Allen J. Brant Principal

Contact Information:

Roosevelt Middle School / Kaleidoscope Academy 318 E. Brewster St. Appleton, WI 54911

Main Office: (920) 832-6294 A endance: (920) 832-5707 Fax: (920) 832-4605

School Websites: h p://aasd.k12.wi.us/roosevelt h p://aasd.k12.wi.us/kaleidoscope

The 7th graders from Roosevelt/Kaleidoscope and their families, friends and other students Food, project displays, games, art, BeadforLife jewelry sales, dancing, music, and activities ? all related to Africa, all by 7th grade students! Thursday, January 23rd from 5:30-7:00

Roosevelt Middle School Commons To build awareness on African issues, as well as raise funds for local and foreign organizations

We will be selling homemade soup, as well as handmade African bowls through our

initiative. Empty Bowl

is an international grassroots effort to fight hunger and was created by The Imagine Render Group. The basic premise is

simple: Potters and other craftspeople, educators and others work with the community to create handcrafted bowls.

Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, guests are asked to keep a bowl

as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world. The money raised is donated to an organization working to end

hunger and food insecurity. ()

Soup, bread and beverage: $3.00 Bowl: $3.00 each (handmade by students, food safe) Soup, bread, beverage and bowl to keep: $5.00

Dear Parents,

We are kindly asking for any donations you can provide for our 7th grade Roosevelt/Kaleidoscope Africa Night Event on January 23rd. We will be selling handmade African bowls with soup, bread, drinks and dessert with proceeds benefitting a local food pantry. We need a few supplies in order to keep costs low and donation amounts high. If you are interested in donating, please see the Bring It list here:

Donations can be dropped off anytime now until January 21st at the Roosevelt main office.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and donations.

7th Grade Staff and Students

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FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE

Influenza:What you need to know

Influenza (also called flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Flu viruses are spread in respiratory droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. They usually spread from person to person, though sometimes people become infected by touching something with flu viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose.

Symptoms of flu include: Fever Headache Extreme tiredness Dry cough Sore throat Runny or stuffy nose Muscle aches

The best way to prevent the flu is to be immunized against the flu. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) recommends Influenza vaccination for children 6 months through 18 years of age. Vaccine is available as nasal spray or injection. Immunizations are available through physicians, public health, and at many local sites. Flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May, so it is not too late to be immunized!

Other ways to help stop the spread of flu viruses: Wash hands often Stay home when you are sick Avoid close contact with people who are sick Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

People need to get plenty of sleep and physical activity, drink water and eat good food to help them stay healthy in the winter and all year. Be proactive in protecting your health! Discuss the flu vaccine with your health care provider to determine if it is right for you and your family. For more information, please go to or contact your healthcare provider.

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!

The Roosevelt and Kaleidoscope staff members would like to take this opportunity to thank all the parents that volunteered to help make the "Staff Appreciation Luncheon" a huge and wonderful success last Tuesday. The homemade candies and cookies were almost too good to eat.

All the time and effort put into the luncheon, especially this time of year when "time" is in short supply truly reflects the devoted and caring parents we have at Roosevelt and Kaleidoscope.

A special thank you goes out to Marilou and Glenn Brown for arranging the luncheon, as well as the organization efforts behind the scenes. Marilou and Glenn also had several "elves" to assist them with set-up and take-down.

Thank you again!

PARENT ADVISRY COUNCIL

Wow! We are almost to winter break and then the end of the 1st semester! We have had great support from our ROO and KA parents. Our school is a better place due to our parent involvement.

Thanks to everyone that volunteered in the library, garden, with staff appreciation, the Book Fair, and chaperoning dances. Jean and Joe Santonato, Jean Kenevan, Michael Schaden, and Kendall Fischer braved a cold Friday night in December to chaperone the last dance of 2013. Be sure to watch for more opportunities coming up in 2014!

Remember to mark your calendars for our next meeting: Thursday, January 9th, at 6:00 P.M. We hope to see you there!!!

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