Friday Folder: September 9th | Roosevelt Elementary PTA

Upcoming Events:
Monday 9/12 – Cub Scout Info Night
Friday 9/16 – Family Picnic
Tuesday 9/20 – September PTA Meeting
Friday, 10/7 – Fun Run
*Details Below*

BeSMART Team Letter

Dear Roosevelt families,

As we enter this new school year, we want to encourage all Roosevelt families to “BeSmart”! It’s estimated that 5.4 million children nationwide live in a home with a loaded, unlocked firearm. That simple fact can lead to enumerable tragedies such as unintentional shootings, suicides and, of course, the school violence we have all come to know too well. The “BeSmart” initiative is a simple, common sense set of practices proven to help reduce gun related tragedies, especially among school aged children. It has been approved by the district and will be implemented in all Tosa schools beginning this fall. The steps are simple:

S ecure all guns in your home and vehicles
M odel responsible behavior around guns
A sk about the presence of unsecured guns in other homes
R ecognize the role of guns in suicide
T ell your peers to be SMART

The simple act of keeping guns unloaded, locked and stored away from ammunition can help keep our kids, teachers, school staff and families safe.

In the Roosevelt community, we would like to take the “Ask” action one step further and encourage families to volunteer information regarding their home’s practices surrounding gun storage whenever a new student friend is visiting. We are hoping to destigmatize this conversation so that no one ever has to feel awkward or embarrassed about asking. This is a supportive community, and our students deserve our commitment to step out of our comfort zones for their safety.

Please come and visit us at our table at the Roosevelt Family Picnic on September 16^th for more detailed information, and/or visit https://BeSmartforkids.org to learn more.

Be Smart
The Be SMART campaign was created to bring together all responsible adults to reduce suicides and the number of unintentional shootings that occur when children get a hold of an unsecured firearm.
besmartforkids.org

Your Roosevelt BeSmart Team

Book Fair Help Needed
Did you know that we are at risk of NOT having our book fair during conference week this October? We are in desperate need of someone to coordinate this event! Grab a friend and work together to help us hold the book fair! Our past chair has offered to guide you through the process!!! 🙂 Email us at rooseveltpta@gmail.com

Cub Scouts Info Night
Cub Scouts Pack 155 will hold a New Scout Info Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, in the Roosevelt MPR, and all families of girls and boys entering SK-5th grade are invited. Information and registration forms will be available, as well as an activity for prospective scouts. Email rooseveltpack155@gmail.com for more details

Family Picnic
Friday September 16 5:30-7 pm
Roosevelt North Playground and Field
This casual community event will allow you to connect with other Roosevelt Families and meet your kids’ friends and their families. Simply pack a picnic dinner, grab a blanket, some playground equipment if you want, and head on over to school! Bring a dessert to share or indulge in Oreos provided for all in attendance! Chalk will be provided and the playground will be open! Can’t wait to see you all there!

September PTA Meeting
Traditionally, PTA meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. However, to allow families to attend the district community engagement session related to the Strategic Plan on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 our first meeting of the 22-23 school year will be on the 3rd Tuesday, September 20 at 6:30 pm in the Roosevelt Library. Childcare will be provided. Can’t wait to see you there!

Mark your calendars for Roosevelt’s FUN RUN on Friday, October 7th!
Wait a second … If you were here last year, you may be asking, Didn’t we just do this? We did, but it was a reschedule from the original fall timeline. So this year, we’re switching back to the standard time. Then, following Fun Run’s will continue to be in the fall. As in previous years, we’ll need lap counters, help with snack hand out, and more. Keep an eye out for more information in the coming weeks, including the official fundraising launch on September 20th.