Monday Messenger
Monday, April 7, 2008

Thematic Year 2007-2008: Supporting Our Community through the Learner Profile
Creating students that are:
Inquirers, Knowledgeable, Thinkers, Communicators, Principled,
Open-minded, Caring, Risk-takers, Balanced, and Reflective.
http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/curriculum/strategic_planning/IB_Learner_Profile.asp

• CONGRATULATIONS SWIM TEAM
  Congratulations to our swimmers in Juveniles Category (High school and Grade 8 students), for their excelent placements at Colegio Markham Swimming Tournament. The Girls' Juveniles obtained First Place overall and the Boys got Second Place overall, after Colegio Alpamayo.
  Our pool has given our HS and MS students a great advantage, as they can come to practice at different days to accomodate with their academic commitments. WAY TO GO ROOSEVELT!
  To see photos of the Swimming competition, visit http://photos.amersol.edu.pe/v/ES/afterschool/SwimTeamcopaMarkham/

• SCAC BASKETBALL IN CHILE
  Our Boys' and Girls' Varsity teams are currently in Santiago, Chile participating in the SCAC (Southern Cone Athletic Conference) Basketball Tournament. Other participating in the Tournament include host school Nido de Aguilas; American School of Quito - Ecuador; Lincoln - Buenos Aires, Argentina; and Uruguayan American School - Montevideo, Uruguay. So far, our Boys' Team are tied with Uruguayan American, and our Girls' Team is in fourth place. Tourmament continues until Saturday, April 5th. Check out the latest scores at Nido de Aguilas SCAC Basketball site http://www.nido.cl:16080/~scac/ GO CONDORS!

• 5th ANNUAL ALUMNI LUNCHEON
  Attention all Roosevelt alumni parents and alumni staff: Mark your calendars for our 5th annual Alumni Luncheon on Saturday, April 19! Reunite with classmates, friends and and teachers, enjoy delicious cocktails, international buffet and dance to your favorite tunes from yesteryears and today! Tickets are US$35 (or equivalent in Soles). You may purchase your tickets 3 ways: 1) in person at the Round House; 2) deposit at Interbank (click here for more details); and 3) by credit card --for international reservations.
  Contact Mary Nakada (435-0890 ext. 4013) or Yulemi Tapia (435-0890 ext. 4010) or write to us at alumni@amersol.edu.pe For more information visit http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/alumni2008.asp

THIS WEEK

Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m. - Computer Safety Presentation for Parents, Little Theater

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Friday, April 18, 8:30 a.m. - HS11 Coffee for Parents, Little Theatr

Saturday, April 19, 1:00 p.m. - 5th Alumni Luncheon

Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday 23 - First Roosevelt Book Swap, Media Center

Wednesday, April 30, 1:00 p.m. - First Roosevelt Swimming Festival

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

8TH GRADE GROUP NEEDS YOUR HELP

Community Focus (CoFo) Group #22 is in need of computers to help make a computer lab for kids with Down Syndrome and support their education.  The computers must be PCs and less than 5 years old.  If you have a computer that can be donated, please contact the MS Office at 435-0890 ext. 4123, who will send the message to CoFo Group#22.  Thank You!

COMPUTER SAFETY PRESENTATION
Anyone, young or old, who uses a computer can be the victim of cybercrime.  This includes harassment, unsolicited obscene words and pictures, attacks on your credit and identity, and invitations from predators.  Parents need to be informed so that they can help their children and families to be safe with internet use.  Please join us Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theatre for a presentation by Mr. Jorge Aguinaga, a computer security expert who has educated kids and adults about this topic through an initiative by Microsoft.

UPDATE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
We would like to remind parents, especially new families, that it is very important for the school to have your correct or updated personal information (home address, telephone numbers, company affiliation, business address, etc.). Remember, in case of an accident or emergency, it is critical that the school be able to locate you at all times. If you have changed any of the above information, please contact Ms. Nora Márquez (tel. 435-0890, extension 4008 or nmarquez@amersol.edu.pe), in the Office of Admissions so we can update our records.
Thank you very much for your cooperation.

NO SCHOOL MAY 15 & 16
There will be no classes on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 due to the May 15-17 holiday mandated by the Peruvian government. The School Carnival, originally scheduled for May 17, is rescheduled to May 31.

NEWS FROM THE MEDIA CENTER

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Parent volunteers are needed to help set up, run, and take down the book swap on April 21, 22, and 23.  If you are willing to donate some time, please contact Linda Hoiseth at lhoiseth@amersol.edu.pe.


BOOKS ON SALE
Autographed Kimberly Willis Holt books still for sale:  A few copies of some of Kimberly Willis Holt's books are still available for purchase in the library at reduced prices.

FIRST ANNUAL ROOSEVELT BOOK SWAP
Do you have shelves full of books that no one at your house reads anymore?  Are you planning a move and don't want to ship all those books?  Do you need something new to read?  Then the Book Swap is for you!  Bring your used books to the library anytime during the next few weeks and receive one ticket for every three books that you donate.    The books can be for children or adults, in any language, and must be in good condition.  On Tuesday, April 22 and Wednesday 23 we will put all of the books we've collected on display, and you can use your tickets to pick out new books.  Additional books can be purchased for 2 Soles.  This is an excellent way to teach the responsible use of resources and to encourage reading!

NEWS FROM THE AQUATICS DEPARTMENT

FIRST ROOSEVELT SWIMMING FESTIVAL
Start getting ready for our First Roosevelt Swimming Festival! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 30, from 1:00pm to 3:30pm.
This will be a swimming festival of freestyle and breastroke in the following age groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16, and 17-18. Events: 25 meters until 11-12 age group, and 50 meters from 13-14 to 17-18 age groups.
Registration wll take place at the Aquatics Department until April 25. All students are welcome to sign up!

NEW PHOTOS OF OUR AQUATICS UNIT
Click to see the pictures from the Aquatics unit
http://photos.amersol.edu.pe/v/ES/ESphe/pe_teacher1/Swimming/

Click to see the pictures from the Aquatics Familiarization EC4
http://photos.amersol.edu.pe/v/ES/ESphe/pe_teacher1/EC4Aquaticsfamiliarization/

AQUATICS UPDATE
We have started our Aquatics Unit in the P.E. Curriculum: Elementary students from Grades 1-5 with Ms. Villar, Middle School students with Mr. Marquez, and Kinder Aquatics Familiarization with the help of parent volunteers.  Overall, our Aquatics unit is a great success!  For many of our students, this was the first time they have swimming class during P.E, and students are also benefitting by learning proper use of swimming gear, time management, respect among peers, and learning new skills & games.
We will continue with Elementary grades 1-5, High School students with Mr. Arredondo and Miss Cangea, and EC 4 Aquatics Familiarization (it is important to have at least 5 parent volunteers for this activity). If you have any concerns or questions regarding the Aquatics Unit, please contact lvillar@amersol.edu.pe

SWIM TEAM
Having our new pool gives us more reasons to have a larger Swim Team! So, if your children know how to swim, want to train, and represent our school during competitions, let us know...WE NEED SWIMMERS!!! We currently have 30 ES students, 25 MS students and 14 HS students signed up for the Swim Team. This is quite a record, but we still need more swimmers to have a complete team. Practice days are either Monday-Wednesday-Thursday or Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday. Training schedules for MS & HS can be accomodated to schedules. Come see a Wednesday training session at 12:30pm. Thanks for your support!

SWIMMING CLASS SCHEDULES DURING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Swimming will be included in the Physical Education curriculum this semester.  Please look at the following schedule to see when your child will be taking swimming classes.  Roosevelt swimsuits and swim caps are mandatory for students taking swimming during P.E. class.

ELEMENTARY
February 28 - April 11: Grades 1-5, Lucha Villar's 1st semester students
April 16 - June 4: Grades 1-5, Robert Smal's 1st semester students

MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mr. Hoiseth's and Ms. Alba's classes will be in the pool from June 6-25.

HIGH SCHOOL
March 25 - April 15: Grade 10
April 15 - May 3: Fit For Life
May 12 - June 5: Grade 9


SCHOOL SWIMSUITS
Uniform swimsuits are available for purchase at the Uniform Store in the following sizes:
Girls' sizes 8 and 10 S/. 60
Girls' sizes 12, 14, and 16 S/. 65
Girls' sizes Small and Medium S/. 70
Boys' sizes 8 and 10 S/. 30
Boys' sizes 6, 8, and 10 S/. 30
Boys' sizes 12, 14, 16 S/. 35
Boys' sizes Small and Medium S/. 40
Elementary swim cap (red) S/. 39
Middle School swim cap (blue) S/. 39
High School swim cap (white) S/. 39
If your child needs a swimsuit that is not among the specified sizes, stop by the Uniform Store to specify measurements and arrange custom orders.  For more information, call the Uniform Store at tel. 435-0890 ext. 4146 or email abugattasport@yahoo.com  Uniform Store hours Monday through Friday  8:00am to 4:00pm.


COLEGIO ROOSEVELT SWIMMING ACADEMY CLASSES
Colegio Roosevelt Swimming Academy is now in session and continues through June 27, 2008 for students, parents and school staff. View the complete February-June schedule, class descriptions, costs and payment information in the Swimming Academy website http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/news/messenger/swimmingclasses.asp
For more information, contact Mr. Ricardo Caillaux (9835*4875) or Mrs. Urviola (9349-1116)

NEWS FROM THE PTA

UPCOMING PTA ELECTIONS
Once again it is time to elect a new PTA Executive Committee to serve for a two-year term from June 2008 until June 2010. Elections for the Executive Committee are coming up at the end of April and we are looking for candidates who are interested in holding a PTA office. The Executive Committee includes the PTA President, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer and Advisory Liaison. You may obtain any additional information by visiting the  PTA office or by emailing the PTA at pta@amersol.edu.pe
In addition to elected offices, we also are looking for volunteers to act as High School Coordinator, Middle School  Coordinator, Elementary Coordinator, EC Coordinator, Kermesse/Carnival Chair and Co-Chair, U.S. Embassies Liaison, Hospitality Committee Chair and Co-Chair, Uniforms Coordinator, School Supplies Coordinator, Book Fair Chair and
Co-Chair, Parent Education Chair and Co-Chair, Auction Committee Chair and Committee members and Volunteer Coordinator.
Interested candidates may put together a group to run as a slate, or  run for a particular position as part of a slate.  Contact Anne Arrarte directly at aarrarte@amersol.edu.pe by Friday, April 11 if you are interested in running for any
office. Your information will be forwarded to the Elections Nominating Committee.

SCHOOL CARNIVAL: DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY MAY 31
Due to the May 15-17 holiday mandated by the Peruvian Government, wehave rescheduled our School Carnival for Saturday, May 31, instead ofthe original May 17 date. So mark your calendars! Don't miss this fun-for-all-ages event and we hope to see you all there!

ROOSEVELT’S ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
This year’s fair is scheduled Thursday and Friday, May 8 and 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 pm. on The Green. If you are interested in selling your handmade crafts, please contact the PTA office at pta@amersol.edu.pe The deadline for registration is Friday, April 25.

KERMESSE / CARNIVAL
We are looking for volunteers to help us organize this year’s Kermesse.  Everyone is welcome!!  The Kermesse will be held on Saturday, May 31.  If you are interested please let us know, contact us at pta@amersol.edu.pe or 435 - 0890 ext. 4308 or 4309

DONATIONS FOR THE CARNIVAL/KERMESSE “TOMBOLA” AND/OR RAFFLE
We need you to the help us by donating all kinds of items for our “tómbola” and/or raffle. All donations, big or small, are very welcome!! Please send them to the PTA Office.

GRAPHIC CALCULATORS FOR SALE
We have Texas Instruments Graphic Calculators model TI-84 for sale forUS$160.00. If interested, come visit us at the PTA office.

USED BOOKS DONATION – IN SPANISH
Do you have used books in Spanish in good condition that you can donate? Help build a library for the children of Colegio Pampas Grandes in Huaraz. If you would like to donate your books, please place them in the blue trunk located in front of the PTA Office.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

ROCKING HORSE FOR SALE
A collectors item: rocking horse made by UK brand Mamas and Papas, with fur, saddle, stirrups and wood rockers, 3 feet by 5 feet .  These rocking horses are from England and sell for over USD$300 retail.  We are selling ours for USD$130.  If interested please email at gpp98-2@hotmail.com

USED DESINGER FURNITURE FOR SALE
King-size bedroom set, living room set (central table, side tables and curved sofa), twin-size bed frame in shape of boat, round shaggy wool carpet, crystal round table. All in excelent condition. Call Sandra Fassioli, tel. 241-3464, cell 9606-2559 or email sfassioli@yahoo.es Photos are available.

50's & 60's ROCK N' ROLL BENEFIT FOR TONY'S KIDS
Get ready to dust off your Blue Suede shoes, put on your poodle skirt, slick back your hair and curl your ponytail! The volunteers at Tony's Kids, a childrens' shelter in the Clinica Hogar San Francisco de Asis in Chaclacayo, invite you to their 3rd annual benefit. This year, the theme is Rock n' Roll from the 1950's and 1960's! We will once again have the Sho-Down Band from Missoula, Montana and featuring performances by Randy "Elvis" Walker (Elvis Presley impersonator from the US), The Be Bop Dancers from ISL and a talented Roosevelt student. Join us on Friday, April 18 at 7:30pm at the Swissotel in San Isidro. Donation is US$50, includes a simple dinner, first class entertainment and "corcho libre". Get your tickets at the ACAP Office, Av. Angamos 1155 San Isidro, tel 222-6359 or contact Bonnie at 9758-2178. All proceeds of this event will help sick and destitute children cared by Dr. Tony Lazzara Clinica Hogar San Francisco de Asis in Chaclacayo.

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