Roosevelt Elementary

Salvation Army Back to School Giveaway! See photos for details.

Hello Roosevelt Families! Thank you to those who have responded to the pre-registration survey sent out by Dr. Danielsen! We need 100% participation so if you have not had the chance to fill it out yet, please do so with this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ta2f8dNmaAnORcGo4zEvbr6lmQuP0avKfAl6SKwQ2-Y/edit?ts=5f0375b6 I am so excited to begin my new role as principal at Roosevelt and meet all of the amazing students and families this school year!

From the Watertown School District: Parents have been notified of the "Return to School Plans" in a call and text on July 17. Here is the link to the parent letter on the Watertown Webpage. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/805240/Return_to_School_Parent_Letter.pdf. Here is a link to the district's planning document, https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/805241/Return_to_School_for_Board.pdf. You can find more information at the district's Coronavirus website, https://www.watertown.k12.sd.us/o/watertown-school-district/page/covid-19-resources--13.

Summer Academy registration is open. Click on the link to register. http://wtnacademy2020.weebly.com

We are so incredibly proud to recognize Mrs. Kannas for being a recipient of the Sanford Teacher Award! This award recognizes the top teacher in each state for supporting student growth both academically and socially. Please see the link below for the press release on the big news! https://www.gowatertown.net/watertown-teacher-named-national-winner-of-sanford-teacher-award/

From the Watertown School District: Remodel work has begun at WHS. The high school offices can be found in the 500 hallway of WHS near the student entrance, and the district offices are now located at Garfield Elementary. This will remain in place for the summer.

Please see the link below for information about the summer reading program through the Watertown Regional Library. https://www.watertownsd.us/739/Online-Reading-Challenge

From the Watertown School District: A big thank you to all of you for your work getting us through the 4th quarter. Report cards will be mailed out on Friday, May 29. A reminder that the Boys and Girls Club will be starting lunches for the summer on Tues. May 26. Watch for details on the start of school scheduled for Aug. 27. We don't know what this will look like yet, but we are anxious for a return to school this Fall. Please check out the 2020 Graduation Ceremony on Sun. May 24 at 2:00 PM. Links for viewing can be found at http://watertown.k12.sd.us. Have a great summer!!

We are in the last few hours of device collection. Be sure to return the laptops and iPads distributed for distance learning today before 5:00. Thank you in advance for being timely with turning them in!

Since it is Thursday, I want to wrap up the school year with one last round of Thankful Thursday shout outs! I’m so grateful for the Roosevelt parents and grandparents. The support you show our school and our staff is tremendous. From partnering with us as volunteers in the classroom, chaperones on field trips, or working together to help your child during parent-teacher meetings, I’m so thankful for your support. I’d be remiss if I didn’t especially thank Renae Greenfield, Laura Greenfield, Mandy Harris, and Jessica Bland for their leadership on our PTO committee! It was a joy partnering with you. Next, I want to show some love to our staff here at Roosevelt. This is a group of educators that finds joy in the journey and are relentless in doing the right thing for our kids and families. The talent, intelligence, and passion for kids in the hearts of the educators here at Roosevelt are second to none. Words cannot capture how thankful I am for the opportunity to work along side this staff. Thank you! Lastly, thank you students. I am so incredibly proud of our Rough Riders in this school. You have brought me such joy in my time getting to know you. From playing Gaga Ball and Kickball with you on the playground to some heart to heart conversations in the office, I’m proud of each of you as a learner that is capable of amazing things! Never forget how awesome each of you are and that I believe in you! Keep doing amazing things and keep demonstrating the Rough Rider Way!

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Thursday, May 21st - The last day of school! https://youtu.be/kvd3ktluvso

Roosevelt will have our final day of device turn in tomorrow from 8:00-5:00. Be a sure to also come to our “Drive Bye” parade tomorrow at 5:30 to see your teacher before summer!

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Wednesday, May 20th https://youtu.be/6HMCsDf601s

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Tuesday, May 19th https://youtu.be/8vK8g2WJxZE

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Tuesday, May 19th https://youtu.be/nWGZ6FCnWnQ

We are here in the last week of school. A few announcements as we wrap up our school year this week. Device and final paper turn in will be held this week on Wednesday and Thursday. We will have staff available from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm on Wednesday for turn in, and we will have staff available from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm on Thursday. Kindergarten through 2nd Grade materials will be turned in by the main Roosevelt entrance along 2nd Street. The 3rd and 4th Grade turn in will be in the SW entrance along 2nd Street by the Roosevelt Library. We will also hold a drive by parade around Roosevelt School on Thursday, May 21st starting at 5:30. Feel free to drive by to wave goodbye to your teachers for the summer!

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Monday, May 18th https://youtu.be/sbONwkL3TSU

From the Watertown School District: The year is coming to a close with a materials turn-in on May 20-21. Please have the devices charged and turned on for return. Details will come from the building. Please join us in recognizing the Class of 2020 with a parade on May 20 at 7:30 PM. Graduation will be broadcast on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM. Summer school will not take place until August, and Driver's Eduction will start in July. These students will be contacted separately about attendance. Thanks for all of your help. Have a great weekend!

Roosevelt Morning Announcements Friday, May 15th https://youtu.be/iilojfE9bxo

From the Watertown School District: We are excited to announce a Graduation Parade for the Class of 2020 on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:30 PM. More details in the attached flyer. Come out and celebrate with this years graduates!!