Monday Messenger
Monday, February 25, 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

BACK TO SCHOOL
We hope everyone had a wonderful summer! 
Welcome back and we look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday, February 28.

THIS WEEK

Thursday, February 28 - FIRST DAY OF 2ND SEMESTER

UPCOMING EVENTS

Monday, March 3 - HS After-School activities begin

Monday, March 10 - ES/MS (Grades 1-8) After-School activities begin

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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
All students who have Mr. Marquez for PE will be in the pool from Feb 28 - March 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 - FEBRUARY THROUGH JUNE 2008
Colegio Roosevelt Swimming Academy will continue from February 25 - 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

BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SALE
If your child is missing basic school supplies you can find them at the PTA office. Open
from Monday through Friday from 8:00a.m. to 1:00p.m. / 2:00p.m. to 4:00p.m.. Wednesday
until 1:00 p.m.


GRAPHIC CALCULATORS FOR RENT AND SALE
We have Texas Instruments Graphic Calculators model TI-84 Plus available for rent and for
sale.  Rent per semester only US$20.00. For sale: US$160.00. If interested, come visit us
at the PTA office.


NEWCOMERS MEETING
A welcome meeting for new FDR parents will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:15 a.m.
on campus at the Little Theater. Come meet the Roosevelt Families, the Administration,
Board Members and your Grade Representatives who want to welcome you to Lima and give you
some important information.


ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITY
During the "Newcomers Meeting" we set a table with different Lima information to be given
out to our new members. If you have any interest in advertising your or any of your
friends products please send us your information (brochures, flyers) to the PTA office.
We also do a raffle so any publicity accompanied by the product itself is most welcome.


COMMUNITY EVENTS

TIBETAN BUDDHISM RETREAT
Comunidad Dzogchen del Peru invites you to a 6-day retreat in Chosica with Tibetan
Dzogchen Master Namkhai Norbu Rinpoche from February 29th to March 5th. Contact Rolando
(Rolo) Carrasco at cel. 9565-5760 or rolocarrascob@yahoo.es For itinerary and accomodiation information, visit http://www.dzogchenperu.com

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Thank You!
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