The Watertown School District will have no school on Thursday, March 11. Due to the fact that we already had a planned 12:30 dismissal, a late start wasn't an option for today. All activities for Thursday, will either be postponed or canceled.
It was great to see everyone who came in for parent-teacher conferences! Reminder, there is no school Monday, February 15th in honor of President's Day.
Hello families! Parent/Teacher conferences will be held Thursday, February 11th, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Friday, February 12th, 2021 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Please sign up using this link; https://rb.gy/ldvtne
We look forward to meeting with you again!
From the Watertown School District: The Watertown School District will have no school on Friday, January 15. This is a change from last evening. Activities for Friday have been either postponed or canceled.
From the Watertown School District: The Watertown School District will start two hours late on Friday, January 15th. Conditions will be assessed again in the morning.
From the Watertown School District: We will be dismissing school on January 14 at 2:30 PM. All evening activities have been postponed or canceled. Thank you, and have a good evening.
Roosevelt families; to celebrate reaching 2,000 Rough Rider of Honor slips schoolwide, it is pajama day tomorrow! (Monday, Dec. 7th)
Roosevelt Parents: As part of our continuing effort to grow and learn as to how to support reading growth at home, help families understand data, enable family involvement in decision making processes, and maximize community partnerships to disseminate family literacy, we will be conducting a second parent survey. Please try to complete by December 1st. Thank you!!!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SDfamilysurvey
Roosevelt Families, we are looking forward to seeing you either tonight or tomorrow night for Parent-Teacher conferences! Please use the main entrance (Door A) and wear your mask once you enter the building. If you prefer to not wear a mask, we ask that you please schedule a zoom conference. Thank you for understanding and doing your part to keep everyone safe and healthy!
To celebrate Roosevelt students reaching 1,000 Rough Rider of Honor tickets earned, Monday, October 19th will be a school-wide hat day!
Roosevelt families, our fall parent-teacher conferences will be held Monday & Tuesday, November 9th & 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. You have the option of doing an in-person or zoom conference. Click on the link below that corresponds with your child's teacher to sign up.
Mrs. Gilmour: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt15
Mrs. Zemlicka: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt14
Mrs. Vachal: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt24
Ms. Johnson: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt16
Mrs. Schroeder: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt17
Mrs. Lane: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt18
Mrs. Ward: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt19
Mrs. Griffith: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt20
Mrs. Wientjes: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt21
Mrs. Bakken: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt23
Mrs. Maag: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0845abab2aa5fd0-roosevelt22
The Watertown School District announces free breakfast and lunch for all students beginning October 1 and continuing through December or until federal funding runs out. Any enrolled student in K-12 is eligible for these meals. We have also changed our student close contact procedures. Beginning on October 5, if a student is masked, they would have the option of following the recommended 14-day close contact quarantine or choose to quarantine for 72 hours and come back to school masked, temp checked and socially distanced where permitted. School principals will notify you should this happen in your child's school. We are also changing the language with regards to masking from "highly recommended" to "expected." All students were given a mask to start the year, and we ask that you make sure your child has one with them each day. More details on the close contact procedures can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/949702/Close_Contact_Student_Leave_Procedure.pdf. With this change, WHS will resume in-person classes on Mon. Oct. 5, and 7-12 activities will resume as well next week.
The Watertown School District announces free breakfast and lunch for all students beginning October 1 and continuing through December or until federal funding runs out. Any enrolled student in K-12 is eligible for these meals. We have also changed our student close contact procedures. Beginning on October 5, if a student is masked, they would have the option of following the recommended 14-day close contact quarantine or choose to quarantine for 72 hours and come back to school masked, temp checked and socially distanced where permitted. School principals will notify you should this happen in your child's school. We are also changing the language with regards to masking from "highly recommended" to "expected." All students were given a mask to start they year, and we ask that you make sure your child has one with them each day. More details on the close contact procedures can be found at: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/949702/Close_Contact_Student_Leave_Procedure.pdf. With this change, WHS will resume in-person classes on Mon. Oct. 5, and 7-12 activities will resume as well next week.
Roosevelt families; remember today is an early dismissal for grades K-4 at 12:20 p.m. Junior Kindergarten morning classes will not attend today and JK PM class will come from 8:20-11:20. Have a great Wednesday!
Roosevelt Families, please remember, tomorrow is an early dismissal at 1:30 p.m. for Homecoming. There is no afternoon JK tomorrow.
Go Arrows!
Hello Roosevelt Families! As we enter a week with colder weather, please remember to send coats, hats, and gloves with your child for recess times. Thank you!
Roosevelt families, we are excited to start school and glad you’re here! We have a few safety protocols in place that will look different than before for morning drop-off times and locations.
If possible, dropping your student off closer to 8:25 will reduce their exposure to other students. However, our doors will open at 7:30 if necessary.
If students are dropped off before 7:30, they will be outside and unsupervised.
7:30-8:00 - Students need to enter at Door C.
8:00-8:20 - Students enter through Door C if eating breakfast. Go straight to the playground if not eating breakfast.
Visitors (anyone who is not a Roosevelt Student or Staff) need to buzz in and wait to be screened and temp checked.
Parents need to have an appointment to enter.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation!
Reminder; Roosevelt Open House is by appointment only on August 25th from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. We are excited to see you there! If you haven't signed up for a time slot, please see the links below to do so:
Mrs. Gilmour, Junior Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9AF28A3F85-back27
Mrs. Vachal, Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs
Mrs. Zemlicka, Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs1
Ms. Johnson, 1st Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs2
Mrs. Schroeder, 1st Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs3
Mrs. Lane, 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs4
Mrs. Ward, 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs5
Mrs. Wientjes, 3rd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs6
Mrs. Griffith, 3rd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-miss
Mrs. Maag, 4th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs7
Mrs. Bakken, 4th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs8
Hello Families!
Letters will be mailed out this week from myself and the teachers. Roosevelt will be having an Open House, by individual appointment, on Tuesday, August 25th from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Please bring school supplies to open house. The teachers are looking forward to meeting and getting to know their students and families! Please click on the link that corresponds with your child’s teacher and sign up for a time:
Mrs. Gilmour, Junior Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044CA9AF28A3F85-back27
Mrs. Vachal, Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs
Mrs. Zemlicka, Kindergarten: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs1
Ms. Johnson, 1st Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs2
Mrs. Schroeder, 1st Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs3
Mrs. Lane, 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs4
Mrs. Ward, 2nd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs5
Mrs. Wientjes, 3rd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs6
Mrs. Griffith, 3rd Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-miss
Mrs. Maag, 4th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs7
Mrs. Bakken, 4th Grade: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0845ABAB2AA5FD0-mrs8
Parents; please remember to complete the pre-registration form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ta2f8dNmaAnORcGo4zEvbr6lmQuP0avKfAl6SKwQ2-Y/edit?ts=5f0375b6
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!!
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Thursday, May 14th
https://youtu.be/c8kaqDkxQe8
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, May 13th
https://youtu.be/gZzKzR06KaY
All parents/guardians are invited to join the Watertown School District Title Meeting virtually on Monday, May 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. If you’d you like to join, please email your building principal or Shannon.Smith@k12.sd.us for the Zoom meeting invitation. This meeting will be held virtually to respect social distancing guidelines. Building and District administrators will give a short presentation and a drawing will be held for prizes for those in attendance. We are excited for you to join us!
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Tuesday, May 12th
https://youtu.be/Gk5gnWQSaSw
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Monday, May 11th
https://youtu.be/MBOsxOtkoWM
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal, You're always patient and kind. You’ve helped me learn so much! My favorite memory is you reading the blah blob fish scared of the dark!
Love,
Xavier C.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Lane, I really miss you! My favorite part of school is when I got to see you! You have helped me learn to read and do math. My favorite memory from this year is talking with you at recess.
Love,
Lexi R.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Lane, I like that you were always there to help me. I like everything about class. My favorite memory is being leader in spelling. I miss you!
Love,
Charly R.
Happy Mother's Day from Roosevelt Elementary!
From the Watertown School District: Happy Mother's Day to all our Moms!! The final materials exchange will take place at all buildings on Monday, May 11 from 8-5. We will be getting details out to families about end-of-year turn in to be held on May 20-21. Graduation ceremonies will be broadcast on Sunday, May 24 at 2:00 PM on the local Government channel, KXLG, KWAT, and Public Opinion websites. We are also aiming for an in-person graduation celebration on Sunday, July 26. Thanks again for all your help during this time. We appreciate it. Have a great weekend.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal, I like when you read stories to the class. I can read better now too. My favorite memory this year is dressing up for pajama day!
Love,
Autumn A.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Griffith, you always take the time to be patient with me. I love and miss seeing you daily. You are always up for a hug.
Love,
Mollie R.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal, I am so glad you are there so I can learn. Learning to spell is my favorite. I loved playtime with my friends, and I miss your hugs.
Love,
Raylie R.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Lane, you are nice. I like when you took us outside for recess. You taught me what 10 + 10 is, and you helped me stay focused. I liked to read at school and being with my friends.
Love,
Gunner G.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Friday, May 8th
https://youtu.be/fxiuQ28t8Ig
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Thursday, May 7th
https://youtu.be/ChL4E06nhh0
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal, I love working on tablets, library time, and recess. You helped me to grow this year by eating healthy foods! My favorite memory of this year is snack time and building legos.
Love,
Xavier B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Miss Carly, you help me, and you are really nice! It makes me happy! I love you!
Love,
Aspen B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal, I love that I made good friends! You have helped me learn so much! I know my letters and numbers. I can read and do math! I have the best teacher! Miss you and your hugs, Mrs. Vachal!
Love,
Aspen B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Gilmour and Mrs. Doyen, thank you so much for making learning so much fun. I am really ready for kindergarten! I know my letters, numbers, and so much more! You always had a smile and a hug for me!
Love,
Mary Jane
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Lane, you are very helpful with school work. You are always smiling and greeting me in mornings. My favorite memory of this year is your smiles and encouragement.
Love,
April B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Brandsrud, you're always watching out for me. She always find ways for me to calm down and has snacks for me to calm down.
Love,
Peyton B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Kannas, you make our class so fun! You have helped me to learn math better, and there have been too many favorite memories this year to pick just one.
Love,
Adrian G.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Wientjes, you listen to me and help me when I get frustrated, and I appreciate you helping me to understand some problems.
Love,
Peyton B.
Teacher Appreciation Week Shout Out!
Mrs. Vachal is the best teacher and I love her! She has taught me a lot.
Love,
Samson S.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, May 6th
https://youtu.be/fBzN5Rrg8w8
Help us celebrate our special staff here at Roosevelt! If you have a teacher you would like to celebrate in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, please fill out this Google Form with some words of affirmation for your teacher. Then, teachers can read them when they are shared on our school's website and social media.
https://forms.gle/nJHPnGaC5fdrAn8h7
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Tuesday, May 5th
https://youtu.be/oUevKptHdYE
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Monday, May 4th
https://youtu.be/WEWg3aReiP8
From the Watertown School District: Thank you parents for filling out the survey on our Flex Learning. We appreciate the feedback. Please note that we are closing off our playground equipment according to CDC guidelines. We intend to continue the Flex Learning until Thursday, May 21. We will have another materials exchange day on Monday, May 4 from 8-5 at all buildings. Graduation details were emailed to seniors this afternoon. We still intend to recognize the Class of 2020 on Sunday, May 24 and hope for an in person ceremony in July. Have a great weekend.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Friday, May 1st
https://youtu.be/MLQz__7UFbY
Roosevelt Morning Announcement with Rough Rider of Honor Announcement
Thursday, April 30th
https://youtu.be/214vn5QwutQ
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, April 29th
https://youtu.be/lyRHuQEZ2_I
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Tuesday, April 28th
https://youtu.be/tyP__DACwmI
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Monday, April 27th
https://youtu.be/yycFHfDqZIw
From the Watertown School District: We will have another materials exchange on Monday, April 27 from 8-5 at all buildings. Senior students have been surveyed about graduation, and we will make an announcement soon about the May 24 ceremony. Parents, please help us gather feedback about our flexible learning by filling out the survey at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1xMsy5tXrHP91hK7R_BZoC98A-SpCw-iyMRjq-sUUxVs/edit. Please continue to take advantage of the free student lunches served daily. Have a great weekend.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Friday, April 24th
https://youtu.be/RWoXxKdldHU
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Thursday, April 23rd
https://youtu.be/Xhr9AREG9uc
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the best in the business, Mrs. Schaack! She is knowledgeable, detailed, and has a heart for all students here at Roosevelt. Our school is so thankful for all you do for our staff and students.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, April 22nd
https://youtu.be/qMIF5A8A2Kg
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Tuesday, April 21st
https://youtu.be/1QQs6y4kbJY
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Monday, April 20th
https://youtu.be/RRtO_wGktn4
Parents: Please come to Roosevelt on Monday, April 20th any time between 8:00 and 5:00 to pick up student belongings from desks and lockers. Staff will deliver items to you curbside as you park along the front of the school.
From the Watertown School District: Materials Exchange will take place on Mon., April 20 from 8-5 at all buildings. The final day of school for students will be Thurs. May 21. The PACH program will no longer have a separate distribution and will instead be included in the Community Food Distribution held at the Boys & Girls Club on Thursdays at 4:00 PM. More information coming soon on graduation. Have a great weekend.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Friday, April 17th
https://youtu.be/ZXbNMELDB40
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Thursday, April 16th
https://youtu.be/fpOhNRryz5E
The Boys and Girls Club of Watertown has adjusted their homework help time to accommodate more families to 3:30-5:30 on Monday through Thursday each week.
Hello everyone! Since you are coming to school Monday, April 20th, PLEASE, bring your library books back. Mrs. Claussen would love to get them ready for next year. The person who brings the materials to your vehicle will grab your books and bring them into school.
Thank you!
Mrs. Claussen
PACH is participating in the Watertown Community Cares food distribution events. We will be distributing PACH bags to anyone that has school age children. All the participants need to do is let the volunteers working know that they have school age children and how many school age children in the family. The food distribution is open to anyone and students do not need to have registered with PACH previously. PACH bags will be distributed each week while supplies last. PACH will participate in the food distribution through the week of May 18th, 2020.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, April 15th
https://youtu.be/jWjfK0v-RBg
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Tuesday, April 14th
https://youtu.be/XhisZpW7BXQ
From the Watertown School District: No school or lunches served on Fri. April 10 and Mon. April 13. We will continue with flex learning on Tues. April 14. Our next materials exchange will be on Mon. April 20. Thanks for your continued help with all of our school needs. One tip to keep in mind is to remember to login to the filter each day on the school device. Enjoy the long weekend.
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Thursday, April 9th
https://youtu.be/MZAazBnZNNc
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
Wednesday, April 8th
https://youtu.be/NJ3UW9ngVis
Rough Riders, we miss you, we love you, and we are still here to help you!
Thank you Mrs. Brist for compiling our video.
https://youtu.be/MdLFOkQB6MY
We miss you!
Roosevelt teachers and staff are going to have a teacher parade through our school neighborhood on Tuesday, April 7th starting at 6:30pm. We will start from the school and will head north to the Grace Lutheran Church parking lot. Families that live outside our school boundaries can park there to see the staff drive through. Our route will weave up and down the streets between 3rd ST SW and 14th ST SE. Looking forward to seeing our Rough Riders!
The Food Distribution for this week will be on held on Thursday, April 9, 2020 starting at 4:00 p.m. at the West Main Entrance Area of the Boys & Girls Club in Watertown. This will be a drive-through service only event. PACH will be participating in this event again and will be distributing PACH bags during this time.
Monday, April 6th
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/tY9Rrty-QfE
Friday, April 3rd
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/l-fcw8WJpTc
Thursday, April 2nd
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/fOWyDDR9b_o
Wednesday, April 1st
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/VIWGb--6-ic
The Boys & Girls Club of Watertown is offering online homework help to any students that may need a little extra help while school is not meeting in the school building. We plan to meet each day from 2-4pm
Please use the following link: https://zoom.us/j/6036109388
You can also download the Zoom App for your phone or tablets, it then is easy to enter the following meeting ID: 603-610-938
The Food Distribution for this week will be on held on Thursday, April 2, 2020 starting at 4:00 p.m. at the West Main Entrance Area of the Boys & Girls Club in Watertown. This will be a drive-through service only event. Additionally, PACH will be participating in this event and will be distributing PACH bags during this time.
Tuesday, March 31st
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/FQ-FSBVfn6k
Monday, March 30th
Roosevelt Morning Announcements
https://youtu.be/BCIghkEgq84
Good afternoon! Please see the video below for details on the March 30th Drop Off and Pick Up time. Parents may come at any time between 8:00-5:00 to drop off papers and pick up supplies and report cards.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvYc1NQTXTM&feature=youtu.be
The Food Distribution will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2020 from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the West Main Entrance Area of the Boys & Girls Club in Watertown, SD. This will be a drive up program only - no one in the vehicle should get out out of their vehicle.
From the Watertown School District: Thank you for your cooperation with our materials handout on Monday. It went very well!! I also wanted to remind you of the free lunches available for K-12 students at all 5 elementary schools and the intermediate school each day. The Governor has asked all schools to close until Friday, May 1. We will remain closed to students until that time and continue to work with students through online means as we have already started. More communication will follow about turning in work and other learning elated items. All activities until May 1 will be postponed until we know more information.
Reminder: Meals are FREE to EVERYONE. Please sign up by clicking the link below so we can be prepared with the number of meals needed. Thanks!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/18JUMY7hXynkVjK9EUEuLzmvbCfbShBwY_ImocdBw7bE/viewform?edit_requested=true
Please follow the link for details on the material distribution at Roosevelt on Monday, March 23rd.
https://youtu.be/hXQUTvBsI7I
From the Watertown School District: Governor Noem has declared no school throughout the state during the week of March 23-27. We have been working on alternative learning materials for all students. Please click on this link for a letter with more details about materials, free meals for all students, and free Internet access for families. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/627317/Parent_Update_3-19-20.pdf We will continue to update you through the usual means as more details are known. Best wishes on the health and safety of your family.
From the Watertown School District: The Governor has announced another week of school closures for March 23-27. This means we will not have students physically attending school; however, we are working on alternative learning plans for the week at home. We are also working on a plan to offer school breakfast and lunch. More details to follow before the end of the day on Friday.
From the Watertown School District: Following the Governor’s recommendation to close schools for students the week of March 16-20, the Watertown School District will be closed. All facilities will be off-limits to students and the public beginning at 6:00 PM tonight until Monday, March 23rd. This will include practices as well as school activities and outside use of our facilities. Conditions will continue to be evaluated during this week in the event there would need to be a need for further closure to students and the public.
From the Watertown School District: It has come to our attention that a phony Facebook page is stating there is no school. That is false. There will be school in Watertown on Friday, March 13. Please watch for further updates from this account or the school webpage.
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders this week!
From the Watertown School District: The Watertown School District is having Kindergarten screening this Thurs. Mar. 12 & Fri. Mar. 13. If you have a child who turns 5 on or before Sept. 1, 2020, please call Garfield School at 605-882-6398.
From the Watertown School District: Please follow this link for information on the Coronovirus. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/612500/Coronavirus.pdf
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders!
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders this week!
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The winners of our raffle baskets are:
Boy Lego Set - Sean West
Girl Lego Set - Claire Althoff
At the Movies Basket - Layla Paver
Coloring Basket - James Waters
Sioux Valley Co-op (Sloth) Basket - Charlotte Richardson
Hoverboard - Evelyn Grohs
Thank you to all the PTO members, Roosevelt staff, and community volunteers that made our Roosevelt Carnival a success! A big shout out to Renae Greenfield, Jessica Bland, Laura Greenfield, First Premier Bankcard, Roby Realtors, and Wal-Mart for their time, effort, and donations.
Encouraging children to read at home is one of the most powerful ways parents can support a child's learning.
So proud of these students! Auggie, Telajo, Henry, and Riddick were recognized by our staff for demonstrating the Rough Rider Way by making respectful, responsible, and safe choices in our school. Way to go!
The Roosevelt PTO Carnival will be held on Friday, February 28th from 6:00-8:00. Come for the games, food, and fun!
Reminder - School will be dismissed at 12:20 on Wednesday, February 26th.
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes this week to these special Rough Riders!
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders this week!
Reminder - There will be no GIFT after school today. Stay warm!
From the Watertown School District: The Watertown School District will start two hours late on Thursday, February 13. All morning practices and activities will also start two hours late.
In honor of the No School Day on February 12th for the forecasted poor weather conditions, I thought I'd dust off this announcement video made for a snow day last February. Is it too late to sign up for the Masked Singer?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDrWArYtXIQ
From the Watertown School District: There will be no school on Wednesday, February 12. All activities will be postponed or canceled.
The Roosevelt PTO Carnival will be held on February 28th from 6:00-8:00. We are in need of parent volunteers to help with donating cookies, setting up, and cleaning up. Please use the link below to sign up to help.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B044BACAF23A31-roosevelt
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders!
Celebrating these recent birthdays and half birthdays for these special Rough Riders!
Our amazing students have earned over 300 Rough Rider of Honor slips this year! To celebrate, we are having an "I Hate Winter" day on 2/7. Staff and students are encouraged to dress in Hawaiian/Summer clothes and we'll celebrate with Freezie Pops. Keep it going, Rough Riders!
From the Watertown School District: We will be running two hours late on Friday, January 31. All morning activities and practices will also be two hours late.
Congratulations to the Roosevelt Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Maag, and the Classified Employee of the Year, Mrs. Ireland. Both are amazing to watch in action with our kids. We are truly blessed to have both as part of our Roosevelt family.
Reminder - Students will be dismissed at 12:20 today for staff training this afternoon.
Celebrating more Rough Rider birthdays and half birthdays this week! We sure love our birthday books.
We’ve been celebrating some awesome students with birthdays of late in January.
From the Watertown School District: There will be no school on Friday, January 17. All activities will be postponed or canceled for Friday.
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders this week!
From the Watertown School District: Public meeting in the WHS Arrow Academy Room 307 to view the plans for a remodel of WHS. Session is on Thurs. Jan. 9 at 5:30 PM.
Happy birthday to this special Rough Rider this weekend!
Happy New Year from the Watertown School District. A reminder that school will resume on Thursday, January 2nd.
3rd Grade students visited Jenkins and enjoyed interacting with the residents and singing some Christmas Carols.
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes to these Rough Riders this week and over the holiday break!
Woo Hoo! We have over 200 Rough Rider of Honor slips for the school year! To celebrate, we will have a school wide pajama day on Friday. Have your child wear their favorite comfy pajamas on December 20th to school.
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders!
Happy birthday wishes go out to these special Rough Riders this week!
Day passes are FREE in December for youth interested in attending the Boys & Girls Club for grades 1st-12th.
Enjoying this beautiful day with these beautiful children and their baby snowman.
Rough Riders are enjoying the snow!
Looking for an Ugly Christmas Sweater for the holiday season? Check out the Roosevelt Spirit Wear gear in the link!
https://rooseveltspiritwear2019.itemorder.com/sale
Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at Roosevelt!
Happy birthday and happy half birthday wishes go out to these special Rough Riders this week!
Congratulations to Mrs. Jolene Sutton, Office Assistant at Lincoln Elementary. Mrs. Sutton was named the SDEA Educational Support Professional of the Year for the state of South Dakota!! Congratulations to Mrs. Sutton!!
Congratulations to Mr. Chad Johnson, Assistant Principal at Watertown Middle School. Mr. Johnson has just been named the Assistant Principal of the Year for the state of South Dakota!!
Happy birthday to this special Rough Rider this week!
Happy birthday wishes go out to these special Rough Riders this week!
Please visit the attached link below for more information on another winter apparel giveaway happening in Watertown tomorrow.
https://www.keloland.com/keep-keloland-warm/
Happy birthday to these special Rough Riders this week!
If you are needing assistance with outside apparel for your child this winter, please see Mrs. Popham during Parent-Teacher Conferences this week.
Thanksgiving and Angel Tree registration continues on Tuesday from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm at the Salvation Army.
Happy birthday to these special Rough Riders this week!
Reminder - School will be dismissed at 12:20 tomorrow for staff in-service.
Roosevelt families,
Please make sure that we are not blocking driveways along 5th Avenue when dropping off or picking up your child.
Happy birthday to these special Rough Riders this week!
The Boys & Girls Club of Watertown will be closed after school on Friday, October 25th to get ready for our Halloween Party. The Halloween Party runs from 5:30-7:30.
Happy birthday to these special Rough Riders this week!
This #ThankfulThursday shout out goes to Mrs. Yoder. Her bright smile and positive attitude are a welcome addition to Roosevelt. Her desire to help all students be and achieve their best is heartwarming, and her caring and compassion for students is evident.
#RRPride #RRWay
School picture retakes are Thursday morning at Roosevelt. Be sure to bring your previous picture packet to school if you would like to participate with the retakes.
Do you have any extra pumpkins in your garden? Roosevelt is looking for 20 pumpkins we can use for pumpkin painting with our Rough Rider of Honor drawing winners in October. Please contact the school office at 882-6360 if you can help out.
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be scheduled using an online sign-up tool called Sign Up Genius. This will be sent out to families with more than one child at Roosevelt on Tuesday, October 15th and to all families on Thursday, October 17th.
Students have the opportunity to be a Principal helper with enough Teddy Tickets for positive choices. These four students were awesome helpers!
Happy birthday to these special Rough Riders this week!
This #ThankfulThursday shout out goes to Mrs. Radtke. It has been a major blessing having Mrs. Radtke here at Roosevelt for a full day this year. She is always willing to jump in to help, and she is a kind, consistent teacher for her students. Thank you for demonstrating the Rough Rider Way!
We celebrated Rough Rider birthdays with these special kids last week!
(A couple of Friday birthdays will still be coming)
This #ThankfulThursday shout out goes to Mr. Moeller’s class. During their field trip to the Watertown Police Department, I had multiple good reports of these students being respectful, responsible, and safe. Thank you for demonstrating the Rough Rider Way!
#RRWay #RRPride
Jaiya earned our first Rough Rider Way Good News Call of the Day for being a kind friend and making responsible choices. Way to go, Jaiya!
#RRWay #GoodNewsCalloftheDay
We celebrated more birthdays for these special Rough Riders this week. We are loving the birthday books for each student’s special day!
This #ThankfulThursday shout out goes to Mrs. Claussen. She has been a spark plug of enthusiasm and ideas for our students in addition to bringing the joy of reading to our students. Thank you for demonstrating the Rough Rider Way!
#RRWay #RRPride
REMINDER - School is dismissed at 12:20 today.
We have our first decorated ceiling tile mural incentive earned by a student using his Teddy Tickets. Thanks to Ben for the awesome artwork legacy and to Mrs. Yoder for assisting him.
#RRWay #RRPride
We celebrated our Rough Riders of Honor for September with a sweet treat from Zesto’s. So proud of these students for the kindness they demonstrated to be awarded this experience.
#RRWay #KindnessMatters
Thanks to Jesse Jurrens and Legend Suspensions for donating Strider Bikes for all Watertown Kindergarten students!!
Loving spending time in the morning with my principal helpers! They help with morning announcements, picking out birthday books, and delivering them to our students. We are blessed with some awesome students here at Roosevelt!
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders! Enjoy the birthday books!
#RRWay #RRReads
This #ThankfulThursday shout out goes to Mrs. Curley. She is so incredibly helpful, and she is flexible to meet the needs of our kids. Mrs. Curley always goes above and beyond for our students. Thank you for demonstrating the Rough Rider Way!
Happy birthday to this special Rough Rider this week! He loved the Flat Stanley birthday book that he received!
Our students loved being greeted and welcomed to school in our first Friendly Friday of the school year. A big shout out to the Watertown Police Department for making so many kids’ day!
Great turnout for Pep Assembly at WHS this morning. Go Arrow!!
REMINDER - School will be dismissed at 1:30pm today for the homecoming parade. Go Arrows!
We are excited to welcome the Watertown Police Department to Roosevelt for our first Friendly Friday of the year. Police Officers will greet and welcome students to school on Homecoming!
Watertown School Board in action!! Thanks for your service to the Watertown School District.
A well-oiled machine...... the Watertown Transportation Department gets us going every day safely. Thanks to all our drivers!!
Happy birthday wishes to these special Rough Riders this week!
Please register to join us for a Read to Succeed Parent Literacy Training at Lincoln Elementary on September 23rd from 6:00-7:30pm.
Registration Link- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H952Z7R
Happy birthday to these special students in our first couple days of school!
Check out the new mural at Roosevelt! Thanks to First Premier Bank for the funding, Stein Signs for the awesome product, and Mrs. Zebroski for the vision!
Just a reminder: The Roosevelt Webstore will have its initial closing THIS Sunday, September 25 at 11:59pm.
Orders placed by this time will be guaranteed by homecoming week.
https://rooseveltspiritwear2019.itemorder.com/sale
Thanks for a great First Day of School!! See you again tomorrow at all buildings.
Had a great Open House night seeing new faces and familiar faces! Theodore Roosevelt himself even made an appearance! Can’t wait to get rolling with our Rough Riders on Thursday!
Pay for your students meals through MealTime at no charge! Food service deposits will no longer be charged a processing fee for paying online. Go to MyMealTime.com to register. Contact your school for the required student code. Save time, pay online!
Back to school shopping made easy. Get your Roosevelt gear at the link below!
https://rooseveltspiritwear2019.itemorder.com/sale
The Delta Dental Mobile Program us coming to Watertown from September 30 - October 4, 2019.
Care is provided to children from their 1st tooth through age 21 who haven’t seen an area dentist in two years.
There is no cost to the child or family. No insurance is needed.
Update: Our first PTO meeting for the year will be on Thursday, August 8th at 5:30 to better accommodate schedules. Hope to see you there!
Welcome to the new website and app for the Watertown School District!