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ROOSEVELT TIMES Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls, SD
(605) 362-2860 Volume 25, Edition 1
August, 2016
Rider Remarks By Tim Hazlett, RHS Principal
Greetings from RHS! I guarantee you that you will find all you need to know about the
start of the upcoming school year in this newsletter. The usual stuff in a school newsletter
will be provided for sure, but in addition to this, you will also learn how and why we are
going to dare to be a little different. Public schools represent a cross section of our society
in a unique way. Everyone comes together to create a community of learners where all
are welcome and all are valued. The power and potential of community togetherness is
remarkable and it is our goal to help everyone be connected and valued at RHS. It has long been my
goal to create an environment at RHS where each and every person involved in this community
(Students, Teachers, Parents, Families, Community Members, Counselors, Clerical, Education
Assistants, Custodians, Cafeteria Workers, Support Personnel, Coaches, Directors, SRO’s and
Administrators) truly feel that they are a part of something special that is greater than the individual.
Some of the events that have occurred over the summer such as the shootings in Orlando Florida,
Dallas Texas and Minneapolis along other violent acts in our region and community can cause
uneasiness about where we are headed as a society and safety of our children. That is why we are
going to choose to be different in how we relate to each other at RHS. The theme at RHS for the year
is going to be simple. WE ARE ROOSEVELT! WE ARE ONE!
Despite all that is going on in the world that can cause us to feel uneasy or even fearful, we are
going to choose to be a different type of community at RHS where all are welcome and respected and
able to pursue their education and achieve their goals in a supportive accepting and caring learning
environment. We have people from all walks of life working together to learn, graduate and achieve.
We are serious about making sure that every person in our community is valued and free to pursue their
education without concern about their race, religion, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, sexual
orientation or any other perceived difference. When I arrived at RHS six years ago the one thing that
stood out to me was that the teachers were incredibly accepting of all students and willing to help them
and give second if not third chances to succeed. This is still the case today. We are committed to
helping all students learn and achieve to the best of their abilities and the baseline goal for all is to
graduate within four years. We are going to challenge our students to think, read, write, discuss and
work in order to be prepared for life after high school, but we want them to know they were a part of
something special and a little different after they have moved on. With this goal in mind, I am very
interested in finding out how we may be able to continue to improve and meet the needs of all of the
members of the RHS community.
To start this process off, I am inviting all who are interested to a simple listening session where
you can share your ideas of how we can continue to improve and reach all of our students at P.S.T.
(Parent, Student, Teacher) Night. All interested parents and students can join the administration in the
Auditorium on August 31st at the following times:
10, 11 and 12 grade students and parents; 6:30 – 7:30 P.M. during the 9th grade portion of PST Night.
9th grade students and parents: 7:40 – 8:40 P.M. during the 10-12 grade portion of PST Night.
We are interested in knowing how we can meet the needs of all of our students and continue to
build a safe and respectful learning community for all at RHS. We also have several things planned for
our students that will help us build a community that is committed to being a part of something greater
than the individual where everyone is valued and working together for the greater good of the RHS
learning community. If you would rather share your thoughts individually, please call the RHS office at
605-362-2860 and we will find a time to talk and listen. Please see the list below for all important
dates and times that are important to help start off the school year in a positive and productive way.
WE ARE ROOSEVELT! WE ARE ONE!
August 23rd: Freshman Orientation/Link Crew
August 24th: Rider Charge Day
August 31st: Parent/Student/Teacher (PST) night!
September 5th: No School (Labor Day)
September 6th: First Day of School (8:15 Start)
September 8th: Picture Retake Day (Also for those who don’t attend Rider Charge)
RHS New Staff 2016-2017
Laura Raeder Assistant Principal
Al Costanzo Art
Spencer Kruse Band
Nathan Hofflander Business/Computers
Maureen Hurley Language Arts
Jamie Weyh Math
Rebecca Lynde-de-Urbina Math
Mitch Begeman PE
Brent Jung Spanish
Terry Chytka Science
Michele Cork Science
Brittany Hamann Science
Becky Vandewoude Science
Whitney Stoffel Special Education
Ashley Kemmis Special Education
Courtney Storm Special Education
Ashlee Wilber Student Success Facilitator
Sue Kooima Success Coordinator
RHS PHONE NUMBERS Main office 362-2860 Fax 362-2883
Activity Office 362-2866 Fax 362-3526
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.
No Food Orders Delivered to RHS
This is a reminder to all parents/guardians and students that you and your child are not allowed to bring
in food from outside vendors for lunch. We participate in the Federal lunch program which stipulates that
we may not have food in the lunch room from outside vendors. Thank you very much for your help.
August 24th 2016-17 Rider Charge Day August 31st PST Night
September 6th 1st Day of School September 8th Picture Retake Day
Rider Charge Day
When: Wednesday, August 24th
Time: Arrive by GRADE and MONTH of your birthday
Seniors ALL SENIORS 7:00am-8:45am
Juniors Jan.-Apr. Birthday 9:00am-9:30am
May-Aug. Birthday 9:30am-10:00am
Sep.-Dec. Birthday 10:00am-10:30am
Sophomores Jan.-Apr. Birthday 10:45am-11:30am
May-Aug. Birthday 11:30am-12:15pm
Sep.-Dec. Birthday 12:15pm-1:00pm
Freshman Jan.-Apr. Birthday 1:15pm-2:00pm
May-Aug. Birthday 2:00pm-2:45pm
Sep.-Dec. Birthday 2:45pm-3:30pm
Rough Rider Featured Attractions:
Pick up your 2016-17 Student Schedule
Have your picture taken and receive your 2016-17 Student ID
Seniors and Juniors purchase your Parking Tag ($50 for the main lot/$30 for Kuehn
Park) pre-registration began July 27th @ https://www.permitsales.net/RooseveltHS
Purchase your Chromebook Insurance
Deposit money into your lunch account
Purchase an Activity Pass ($20/student)
Purchase Spirit Wear at the School Store
Purchase your School Yearbook ($60)
Student Council will be selling Homecoming Passes
Booster Club
Senior Class Party
Helpful Tips: NO SCHEDULES will be distributed and NO PARKING TAGS will be sold to
students with outstanding fines.
Please complete your online registration form BEFORE Rider Charge Day.
If you plan to buy an Activity Pass, you will need to do that BEFORE having your
picture taken.
BACK TO SCHOOL
STAMPEDE!
Roosevelt High School is looking forward to welcoming students and parents/guardians to the RHS stampede
Sessions. All freshman and parents/guardians are strongly encouraged to attend. Students and parents/guardians
of 10th, 11th, and 12th grades are invited for Structured Open House. The details are listed below.
9th GRADE
Wednesday, August 31st 5:15-7:35pm
Agenda
5:15pm Freshman & Parents arrive
5:30pm Principal Greeting in RHS
Gym
6:00-7:35pm 9th grade abbreviated class
schedule as detailed below:
6:00-6:08pm Period 1
6:13-6:21pm Period 2
6:26-6:30pm Reading Period
6:35-6:43pm Period 3
6:48-6:56pm Period 4 SRP or Class
7:01-7:09pm Period 5 SRP or Class
7:14-7:22pm Period 6
7:27-7:35pm Period 7
10th, 11th, 12th
Wednesday, August 31st 7:30-9:00pm
Agenda
7:40-7:48pm Period 1
7:52-8:00pm Period 2
8:04-8:12pm Period 3
8:16-8:24pm Period 4 SRP or Class
8:28-8:36pm Period 5 SRP or Class
8:40-8:48pm Period 6
8:52-9:00pm Period 7
RHS Booster Club
The Roosevelt High School Booster Club helps support over 30 activities and sports at Roosevelt High School. The Booster
Club funding resources come from two major sources: the President’s Bowl and friends like you. Please help support the
Booster Club through memberships and gifts.
Booster Club meeting minutes, meeting schedules and activities can be found at www.rooseveltboosters.com. We encourage
all RHS supporters to attend Booster Club meetings and to volunteer when the need arises. If you have any questions about
the RHS booster club you can contact any of the officers via their contact info located on the RHS Booster site.
Our parking is limited. No one is guaranteed a permit. To increase your chances of receiving a permit you must be completely registered prior to paying and picking up your parking permit. This year you may come into RHS to purchase your permit before August 24th. By prepaying before Rider Charge Day, it will expedite the time spent in the parking permit line. Whether purchasing early or purchasing on Rider Charge Day, all school fees/fines must be paid in full before purchasing your parking permit.
NOTICE: Even if a driver successfully completes an online registration, that does not guarantee a permit. Only one permit is allowed per family.
Please have the following information ready:
Student ID Number
Driver’s License Number and State
Vehicle Make, Model, Color and Year
License Plate Number and State
NO REFUNDS!
Cash and Check payments are accepted.
The office is open Monday-Thursday from 7am-5pm Starting August 15th the office will be open Monday-Friday from 7am-4:30pm
RHS ATHLETIC INFORMATION
2016 – 2017 SFSD ACTIVITY PASSES ON SALE NOW!
Middle School and High School Student Athletic Sticker Pass - $20.00 - Admits ONE student to all public school regular season athletic contests. NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Elementary Student Athletic Pass - $20.00 - Admits ONE student to all public school regular season athletic contests. NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Adult Season Athletic Punch Pass - $40.00 - 20 punches. More than one punch may be used at a time.
Please stop by or call the Administrative Office and visit with Trudi Hansen. (605) 362.2860.
RHS SCHEDULES: www.metroconferencesd.org
SAVE THE DATE:
2016 WINTER SPORTS NIGHT - MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2016 Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Wrestling
PHYSICALS: If your son or daughter is wishing to participate in ATHLETICS at Roosevelt High School during the 2016-2017 School Year, you will be required to complete the following:
Required every 3 years by Healthcare Provider must complete before participating. If dated prior to 4.1.14 it will need to be updated. Must be on file with the activities office before participating
DIRECTORS:
DRAMA Drama Artistic Director Randy Hanzen – [email protected]
ORCHESTRA Director Kate Mathews – [email protected]
BAND Director Mike Hench – [email protected]
CHOIR Director Robyn Starks-Holcomb – [email protected]
DEBATE Director Luke Cumbee – [email protected]
ORAL INTERP Director Jennifer Bergan-Gabor – [email protected]
NEWSPAPER Advisor Shane McFarland – [email protected]
ANNUAL Advisor Maureen Hurley - [email protected]
STUDENT COUNCIL Advisor Michele Jensen – [email protected] ULE Advisor Erica Fersdahl – [email protected]
HEAD COACHES:
FALL SPORTS
Kayla Meyerhoff Cheer [email protected] Diedra Nissen [email protected] Melissa Sherman Dance [email protected] Kim Nelson Football [email protected] Rachel Turner Boy’s Golf [email protected] Brian Pederson Boys Soccer [email protected]
Laura Hallauer Girls Soccer [email protected] Scott Roth Softball [email protected] Terry Grove Girls Tennis [email protected] Jason Wagoner Cross Country [email protected] Holly Lynch Volleyball [email protected]
WINTER SPORTS
David Maxwell Girls Basketball [email protected] Mitch Begeman Boys Basketball [email protected] Charlie Winckler Girls Bowling [email protected] TBD Boys Bowling Tina Lippert Bowling Secretary [email protected] Lori Warne Gymnastics [email protected]) Kyle Svendsen Wrestling [email protected]
SPRING SPORTS Jason Wagoner Track and Field [email protected]
Joel Sage Baseball [email protected] Terry Grove Boys Tennis [email protected] Gerrad LaBue Girls Golf [email protected] OTHER SPORTS Micah Nordin Powerlifting [email protected] Jordan Soukup Strength [email protected] Scott Roggenbuck Athletic Training [email protected]
SDHSAA ATHLETIC START DATES: Cheer August 1 Dance August 1 Boys Soccer August 1 Girls Soccer August 1 Softball August 1 Boys Golf August 8 Girls Tennis August 8
Football August 11 Volleyball August 11 Cross Country August 11 Gymnastics October 31
Wrestling November 14 Boys Basketball November 28 Girls Basketball November 28
Bowling October 25 Track and Field February 27 Boys Tennis March 13 Girls Golf March 27
Baseball TBD