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ROOSEVELT TIMES Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
(605) 362-2860 Volume 27, Edition 3
October, 2019
Rider Remarks By Tim Hazlett, RHS Principal
It seems like we just got started, but we have already had a month of school, parent
teacher conferences, homecoming and fall activities! We enter October with optimism and
energy that is a result of a very good start to the year and the incredible students, staff and
community members who all contribute at Roosevelt. This year in addition to our motto of "We
Are Roosevelt! We are One!", we are also stressing to everyone in the RHS learning community
that we believe in them. We truly believe in all our students and because of that belief, we will
work extremely hard to help them learn every day. I see the power of not only believing in others but
verbalizing that sentiment daily with students and staff. Telling someone you believe in them or are proud of
them is a very powerful thing. Hearing the message, people feel better and have a sense of responsibility to be
worthy of belief and pride. Additionally, the person saying it is reminded of the mission they are on to help all
our students achieve and make a positive difference in our students’ lives.
We are focusing on several areas of continued growth and development as a staff at Roosevelt as well.
The main areas we are focusing on this year are graduation cohort rates, cultural responsiveness, teacher
collaboration, school wide intervention, transition/transfer students, and instructional excellence and strategies.
There are several other areas that we are working on continual improvement, but those are the main ones. We
work in teams and meet throughout the year to continue to improve in all areas of our school every year. It is
hard to put into words and hard to understand all that goes into not only managing a school like RHS, but also
setting and reaching goals for student achievement while maintain a culture that is supportive and caring for all.
I sincerely thank all our staff and especially our teachers for being one and believing in all students at RHS.
Thank you for trusting us with your children and please feel free to communicate whenever you need to.
Also, we would like you to be aware of 12th Grade Testing that will be completed at Roosevelt on
October 23rd in the morning. Last year, the SFSD began administering the NCRC – National Career Readiness
Certification Exam. This exam helps students see their level of career readiness in three different areas. All
seniors will be taking the test on Wednesday October 23rd at 8:15 AM. Because of room constraints, 11th grade
students will not be required to attend school that day until 11:25 AM. 9th and 10th grade students will report as
usual on that day and participate in organized academic and culturally focused activities. If your 9th, 10th, or 11th
grade students attends CTE 1st or 2nd block, they will be allowed to attend CTE that morning and the bus routes
will be active as well.
WE ARE ROOSEVELT! WE ARE ONE! AND...................WE BELIEVE!
Vaping: Facts and Concerns By Dr. Brian Maher, Superintendent
Fads and fashions always have a way of adding new words to the English language. But
there is a new word showing up in headlines that doctors are calling a public health crisis.
Vaping, or the use of e-cigarette devices to inhale a flavored liquid, has quickly become
popular with teens and pre-teens. Originally marketed as a safer alternative to smoking traditional
tobacco, new reports of severe respiratory illnesses, and even death, are prompting organizations
like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Academy of Pediatrics to
issue warnings.
While the work of the Sioux Falls School District primarily focuses on delivering an academic
education, we are deeply committed to helping our students and their families develop safe and healthy habits
that allow them to live long, productive lives. That’s why the District acted quickly to put together a townhall
meeting last month. Our health partners at Avera provided the medical research and information while our
school staff provided the reality of use of vaping products by Sioux Falls teens. It was a powerful and
educational event. We encourage you to view it on KLRN-TV: Your Sioux Falls Classroom Connection or by
accessing it through the Sioux Falls School District’s social media channels, including YouTube.
The use of tobacco products is illegal for teens, but we all know that does not stop them. There are
discipline consequences if students are caught with these products on school property. While that does deter
some young users, fear of discipline certainly doesn’t stop all of them. What matters most in prevention
efforts? Researchers tell us it is a clear, no-use message delivered by parents, teachers, and other caring adults.
Your public schools will continue delivering a clear no-use message with posters, discussions between
school nurses, counselors and teens, and through the health curriculum. We encourage parents, community
leaders, and anyone willing to join us in these efforts.
While we are learning more each day about the health risks of e-cigarettes and vaping, there is still so
much more we do not know. Please discuss the facts about this alarming trend with your student. Use
information from reputable sources and rely on your family’s medical provider if you or your teen needs help to
quit the habit. Together we can prevent a child we all care about from becoming one of the statistics.
October 7th: Inservice – No School
October 23rd: End of 1st Quarter
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.
RHS Library…. libraries.sf.k12.sd.us Librarian – Michelle Clayberg Educational Assistants – Beth Rohde and Marya Leach Library Hours – 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Over 5,000 books were checked out from the RHS Library in September, proving that many Roosevelt High School students are reading. Not only do classroom teachers emphasize reading, but also the library provides wonderful books aimed at encouraging students to get hooked on books.
Every teen is a potential reader. We know our kids are busy with sports, clubs, homework, jobs, and many other activities, and we know it is tough for teens to find time for recreational reading. But, if teens choose not to read, they can lose their reading skills. Research has shown that teens who read for the fun of it, are more likely to develop strong reading skills.
Listed below are many of the most popular books in the RHS Library. Encourage your teen to stop in and check one out. Happy reading!
Alone – Cyn Balog The Border – Heather Demetrios Campfire – Shawn Sarles The Cellar – Natasha Preston The Hate U Give – Angie Thomas Hooper – Geoff Herbach Long Way Down – Jason Reynolds Naruto (a Manga series) – Masashi Kishimoto One of Us Is Lying – Karen McManus Red Queen (book 1) – Victoria Aveyard The Refugee – Alan Gratz The Rig – Joe Ducie Spliced – John McGoran The Summer I Turned Pretty – Jenny Han Tyler Johnson Was Here – Jay Coles
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, October 1 at 3:20pm in the
Orchestra Room – Guest Speaker:
Washington Pavilion
• Tuesday, November 5 at 3:20pm in the Orchestra Room – Guest Speaker: TBD
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: SPOOKY SCIENCE Location: 301 S. Main Ave, Sioux Falls Date: Saturday, October 19th Time: 12:45–2:30 pm or 2:30–4:10 pm
October
Congratulations!
9th Chloe Dondlinger
Linus Ng
10th Morgan Whiting
Kamal Albousafi
11th Grace Johnson
Logan Ellwein
12th Grace Schofield
Aidan Christensen
Organization: Washington Pavilion Volunteers are needed at the activity stations throughout the event to demonstrate and help the children, to greet, and give directions, candy and slime. Wear a non-scary costume if you want. RAKE THE TOWN Location: throughout Sioux Falls – Meet at the Helpline Center – 1000 N. West Ave Date: Saturday, October 26th Time: 8:30 am – Noon Organization: Active Generations The Workers on Wheels annual Rake the Town event serves individuals in Sioux Falls over the age of 60 who do not have family available in the area to help with their yard work & are not financially or physically able to do the work themselves. Help rake a yard or two, then come back to the Helpline Center for pizza!
RHS THEATRE presents TARTUFFE In the 1660’s, French Renaissance playwright,
Moliere, so cleverly created the character of Tartuffe, that
he drew suspicion from the French authorities. Tackling
themes of hypocrisy and deception, Tartuffe (also entitled,
The Imposter) struck such a nerve with those in charge
that Moliere’s play was banned in France for six years.
As is often the case, the play’s controversy furthered its
popularity. In the 1960’s, after being in circulation for
nearly 300 years, Tartuffe was brilliantly translated into
English by Richard Wilbur, masterfully maintaining the
rhythmic verse of the original. Fortunately in America
plays are not banned for presenting characters portraying
the deceitfulness found in some people who wish to be
elevated to positions of authority, allowing Tartuffe to
take the RHS stage.
Despite its controversial beginning, the play’s
themes are coated in comedy and its performance on
Broadway lead the New York Post to call it “an
astonishingly delightful romp…” and the New York
Newsday , “a rollicking evening of grace and fun.”
Students appearing in the play are Kaleb
Baker, Collin Glover, Matt Griesgraber, Maddysen
Johnson, Toby Knutson, Trever Knutson, Eric
Luong, Meagan McGraw, Gavin Poust, Thomas
Redetzke, Morgan Roberts, Coralynn Siemonsma,
Abigail Smith, Alexandra Smith, Tyler Tillman, and
Shelby Wright.
Students serving as technicians are Taylor
Hoffmeyer, Owen Hirsch, Cody Hora, Sydney Hoier,
Evan Sjovold, Katelyn Privett, Caitlyn Helm, Morgan
Dzwonek, Adi Gillis, Rebekah Lavery, Lindy
Pattison, Eva Volk, Kalli Dykstra, Evan Kuenzi,
Alexis Miller, Aubree Boerema, and Ella Peck.
Assisting Mr. Hanzen as student director is
Alexandra Smith.
The comedy will be performed in the RHS
Auditorium at 7:00 pm on Thursday, Oct. 24th,
Friday, the 25th, and Saturday, the 26th. There will
also be a 2:00 pm matinee on Saturday, the 26th.
Tickets are $5.00 and can be purchased in the lobby
30 minutes prior to each performance.
ATTENTION SENIORS! Senior portraits
are due
December 20th!
No exceptions!
Class of 2020 Just a quick note from your senior class advisors... Here are the dates / times on all upcoming events.
Important dates:
October 23 AD Room Senior Class Picture Min Gym
October 24 AD Room Jostens Graduation presentation Auditorium
Oct. 31 & Nov. 1 Before/after school/lunch Cap/Gown ordering Staff entrance
March 11, 12 Before/after school/lunch Announcements delivery Staff entrance
April 16 Before/after school/lunch Cap/Gown delivery Staff entrance
April 17 Anytime Deadline for Graduation speeches A118
April 25 8:00 PM Grand March/Prom Main Gym
May 13 AD Room Graduation Presentation Auditorium
May 24 4:00 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)
Have a senior? Here are some things your son or daughter should be doing to make the senior
year a little smoother. Now is the time to put together resumes/activity lists to submit with
applications to post-high schools and scholarships. It’s also great to give to people who will write
letters of recommendation. Be sure to include community service experiences and all activities
in and out of school. Also think about the ACT Prep Class taught at Roosevelt by RHS teachers.
It’s a good way to prepare for that all important test!
Seniors should make appointments to see their counselors in the 1st Quarter of the year
regarding their postsecondary plans!
Counselor Assignments
The students will be assigned to counselors by their last name spelling as followed:
12th Grade Students: A-B and all ELL students are with Mr. Matzke
C-Go are with Mr. Alberty Gr-K are with Mrs. Timm
L-Ng are with Mrs. Spieler Nh-Sm are with Mrs. Schultz Sn-Z are with Ms. Campbell
9th-11th Grade Students: A-Bt and all ELL students are with Mr. Matzke
Bu-F are with Mr. Alberty G-J are with Mrs. Timm
K-Nk are with Mrs. Spieler Nl-Sm are with Mrs. Schultz Sn-Z are with Ms. Campbell
Counseling Website
Want help with scholarships, parenting information, or when colleges are coming to Roosevelt, check out the Roosevelt Counseling Website at:
www.sfroosevelt.com
We have updated the information and have added a number of new features for students and parents. You can still get the most up-to-date scholarship information, as well as links for South Dakota post-secondary opportunities, parent resources, and more.
The Counseling Office has also joined Twitter and Facebook! Follow us @SFRCounseling on Twitter and find us on Facebook at the RHS Counseling Corner page. This is a great way for parents and students to stay connected with all the happenings at Roosevelt!
Twitter: @SFRCounseling, SFR Counseling
Facebook: @SFRCounseling, RHS Counselor Corner
Website: www.sfroosevelt.com
Scholarship Bulletin #1 The HyVee Foundation awards 80- $1,000 scholarships to applicants employed at HyVee or children of
HyVee employees. Program guidelines and application form available on www.hy-vee.com. Deadline: Feb.
10.
If integrity, determination and courage describe you-- you have what it takes to be a Horatio Alger Scholar.
Our scholarships reward students who possess the character to succeed in life. We help students overcome the
financial barriers of pursuing higher education. To qualify you must have at least a 2.0 GPA and require
financial assistance to go to college. To learn more and apply, visit www.scholars.horatioalger.org
Application deadline: October 25.
Legends for Kids awards Scholarships to outstanding college-bound seniors who have demonstrated
leadership and commitment in school athletics, their community and academic achievement. Award recipients
must have demonstrated exceptional character and leadership in furthering their own progress and in enriching
the lives of others, especially in athletics, academics and community involvement. www.legendsforkids.com
Deadline: January 13.
The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program recognizes students in grades 5-12 who have made
meaningful contributions to their communities through volunteer service. Apply for a Prudential Spirit of
Community Award and you could win $1,000 and a trip to Washington, D.C. Learn more at
http://spirit.prudential.com or www.nassp.org/spirit and access the online application. Qualifying students must
have participated in a volunteer activity at least in part after September 1, 2018. Complete and submit an online
application by November 5, 2019, to a school principal or the head of one of the program’s designated
organizations.
Download a scholarship newsletter at https://studentscholarships.org/newsletter
Coca-Cola Scholars Program- $25,000 – 150 Awards. Deadline: October 31
Applications can be found at www.coca-colascholarsfoundation.org or Cokeurl.com/Apply2019
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.
October Session
Test Date: Oct 26
December Session
Test Date: Dec 14
January Session
Test Date: Feb 8
March Session
Test Date: April 4
May Session
Test Date: June 13
Sept 22 Pre-Test
Oct 1 Math
Oct 8 Science
Oct 13 Eng/Writing
Oct 15 Reading
Oct 20 Post-Test
1-5 PM
6-8 PM
6-8 PM
3-6 PM
6-8 PM
1-5 PM
Nov 3 Pre-Test
Nov 12 Math
Nov 17 Eng/Writing
Nov 19 Science
Nov 24 Reading
Dec 1 Post-Test
1-5 PM
6-8 PM
3-6 PM
6-8 PM
3-5 PM
1-5 PM
Jan 12 Pre-Test
Jan 19 Math
Jan 21 Science
Jan 26 Eng/Writing
Jan 28 Reading
Feb 2 Post-Test
1-5 PM
3-5 PM
6-8 PM
3-6 PM
6-8 PM
1-5 PM
March 8 Pre-Test
March 15 Math
March 17 Science
March 22 Eng/Writing
March 24 Reading
March 29 Post-Test
1-5 PM
3-5 PM
6-8 PM
3-6 PM
6-8 PM
1-5 PM
April 26 Pre-Test
May 3 Math
May 5 Science
May 10 Eng/Writing
May 12 Reading
May 17 Post-Test
1-5 PM
3-5 PM
6-8 PM
3-6 PM
6-8 PM
1-5 PM
DUE Sept 13 DUE Oct 25 DUE January 3rd DUE March 1st DUE April 17th
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.actstudent.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.
AP@RHS AP exam registration will begin October 1st and end October 18th. (Students who are taking a second-semester
only AP class will have a separate registration period in February.) AP EXAM REGISTRATION: October 1 - October 18 Registration will now be completed at https://myap.collegeboard.org/login. By now you should already have an account established, and you should have joined your AP class (or classes.) Log in to your account and double-check to see that you have selected “YES” for each exam you would like to take in May. PAYMENT OPTIONS
● Credit card payments can be made by selecting the Payments button on the left side of the Infinite Campus home screen. AP exams paid for by credit card cost $95 per exam and do not require the return of a payment envelope.
● Checks and cash payments should go in the payment envelope. Exams paid for by this method cost $94 each. Checks should be made payable to RHS. They will reserve your test but are not deposited until exams are taken in May. (The cost for the AP Seminar exam is $142.)
REFUNDS All payments are 100% refundable up to November 14. After that date, a $40 canceled exam fee will be assessed. INABILITY TO PAY If you qualified for free/reduced lunches for the 2019-20 school year, complete and submit the form on the back of this registration information page in place of a payment. If you need financial assistance for the exams and are not in the free/reduced lunch program, please see Mr. Sage in A156 or email me at joel.sage@k12.sd.us. ALTERNATE TEST DAYS If you cannot take your exam on its scheduled day and need to use the alternate testing day, which would fall on May 20, 21, or 22, please see Mr. Sage. Depending on the circumstances, you might need to pay a $45 late exam fee. LOCATION Exams will be held at Memorial Lutheran (5000 S. Western Ave.), which is about 2 blocks south of the 57th Street and Western Avenue intersection. Arrive at least 20 minutes before your test is scheduled to begin. Thank you! Mr. Sage
WEEK 1 8 a.m. Test 12 noon Test
May 4 Government Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
May 5 Calculus AB Human Geography
May 6 English Literature and Composition Physics 2
May 7 Chemistry Physics 1
May 8 United States History Computer Science A
WEEK 2 AP Art Portfolios are due May 8.
May 11 Biology Environmental Science
May 12 Seminar & Spanish Language and Culture Psychology
May 13 English Language and Composition Microeconomics & Music Theory
May 14 World History: Modern
May 15 Computer Science Principles Statistics
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)
Congratulations, 2019 AP Scholars!
National AP Scholar Award Average score of at least 4 on all AP exams taken and scores of 4 or higher on 8 or more of these exams
Richard Amankwaa ’19 Jason Johnson ’19 David Wells ‘20 Jack Brenneman ’19 Austin Redwing ’19 Engie Wong ‘19 Bryn Ellwein ’19 Alexis Stoffers ’19 Jacob Zweifel ‘19 Ashley Geraets ‘19
AP Scholar with Distinction Award Average score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 5 or more of these exams
Cole Adam ‘19 Sara Alhasnawi ‘19 Jackson Allard ‘19 Tariah Ambrose ‘19 Rylee Amos ‘19 Alice Bjorneberg ‘20 Lap Chung ‘19 Victoria Deitschman ‘19 Conner DeJong ‘19 Kara Dierks ‘20 Alexandra Ercink ‘19
Keegan Glover ‘20 Hope Grismer ‘20 Madelyn Hakinson ‘19 Cooper Hendricks ‘19 Jaxon Kroger ‘20 Erin Meissner ‘20 Peter Moriarty ‘20 Jueun Nam ‘19 Chance Potter ‘19 Emma Roehrich ‘19
Alexander Schaar ’20 Kaitlin Schieuer ‘19 Ashley Schnetzer ‘20 Grace Schofield ‘20 Sophie Seaton ‘19 Morgan Siemers ‘19 Anders Svenningsen ‘20 Jordyn Thoene ‘19 Nolan Wipf ‘19 Jin Ming Yu ‘19
AP Scholar with Honor Award Average score of at least 3.25 on all exams taken and scores of 3 or higher on 4 or more of these exams
Nicholas Anderson ‘20 Kaleb Baker ‘20 Lily Blechinger ‘20 Peyton Boll ‘19 Machelle Cooper ‘20 Tugg Ernster ‘21 Alex Fischer ‘19 Austin Fowler ‘20 Jayke Hefti ‘19
Erik Hlavnicka ’21 Sydney Huntimer ‘20 Nolan Johnson ‘20 Emily Kilstrom ‘20 Carson Koball ‘19 Andrew Kovalenko ‘20 Brogan Landeen ‘20 Gabriel Lima ‘21 Janessa Lo ‘20
Erika Micke ‘19 Catherine Moe ‘20 Austin Noble ‘21 Amy Pham ‘19 Wilder Pierce ‘19 Brysen Reeser ‘19 Kate Thorstenson ‘20 Hannah Tschetter ‘21 Saylor Weiland ‘20
AP Scholar Award Scores of 3 or higher on 3 or more AP exams
Amrutha Alluri ‘19 Chris Amankwaa ‘20 Kuol Arop ‘19 Arene Barwari ‘19 Briley Bohnet ‘20 Jadan Bourne ‘20 Claire Campbell ‘19 Allison Connot ‘19 Erin Denevan ‘19 Talia Dewitte ‘19 Noah Dixon ‘20
Avery Dooley ‘21 Ian Elkins ‘19 Kaiden Fandel ‘20
Jalen Fast ‘19 Madalyn Girouard ‘21 Jasmine Greer ‘20 Andrew Grismer ‘19 Kaylee Gross ‘19 Makenna Haggerty ‘19 Emma Hanson ‘20 Danielle Howard ‘19 Madison Howard ‘20 Emily Kuhl ‘20 Srishti Kumari ‘21 Aiden Larson ‘19 Braden Madison ‘19 Trinity Mikkelson ‘19
Brayden Murphy ‘20 Taylor Musil ‘19 Brenden Naylor ‘20 Alyssa Nielsen ‘21 Emily Nix ‘19 Om Patel ‘19 Emily Peichel ‘19 Peyton Plagman ‘20 Rose Quaye ‘19 Briell Redd ‘19 Connor Rysavy ‘20 Joel Sathyanesan ‘19 Sidney Scheafer ‘20 Macy Schroedermeier
Brina Sturm ‘20 Madison Sundvold ‘19 Rachna Tungaturthi ‘19 Cossette Ulrich ‘20 Eva Volk ‘20 Isaac Wahle ‘19 Madelyn Walsh ‘19 Jordan Waltman ‘20 Elsa Watkins ‘20
Mason Weidenbach ‘19 Tucker West ‘19
AP@RHS
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 – RHS from 3:00 – 5:00 PM