Monday Messenger
Monday, March 24, 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

We wish all Colegio Roosevelt families a wonderful Easter Break
Classes resume on Monday, March 24

• DONG KYUN YU
  Many of you are aware that Dong Kyun Yu, one of our Grade 11 High School students, was involved in a very serious car accident. Dong Kyun is still in hospital; he remains in intensive care and although his condition has improved it is still described as serious. However, in the last few days he has responded to people and been able to eat and speak a few words.
  Dong Kyun's family have expressed their sincere thanks to all for the support they have received at this difficult time, as they do not have medical insurance coverage. It is likely that the recovery process will take a long time so please keep Dong Kyun and his family in your thoughts and prayers.
  If you would like to help Dong Kyun two accounts have been set up at Scotiabank so that families can make donations to cover some of the mounting medical expenses. The accounts are under the name of Dong Kyun's mother, Kyung Ok Kim.
  
  The Scotiabank account details are as follows:
  DOLLAR ACCT: 064-7262715
  SOLES ACCT:  064-7262724

• 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 and criollo 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 alumni@amersol.edu.pe For more information visit http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/alumni2008.asp

• NEWCOMERS MEETING
  A welcome meeting for new FDR parents will be held on Wednesday, March 26 at 11:00 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. [please note: This event will replace the PTA Welcome Brunch scheduled for March 19, as printed in the monthly School Calendar.]

• 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.

THIS WEEK

Monday, March 24, 8:00am – HS9 Coffee for Parents, Little Theater

Tuesday, March 25, 9:00am – HS12 Coffee for Parents, Little Theater

Wednesday, March 26, 11:00am - Newcomers Meeting, Little Theater

UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m. - HS10 Coffee for Parents, Little Theate

Saturday, April 5, 8:45 a.m. - Junior Extravaganza College Orientation,

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

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

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

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.

JUNIOR EXTRAVAGANZA IN APRIL
Junior Extravaganza is a College Orientation Program for all Grade 11 students and their parents, presented by the HS Guidance Office. We will give an overview of the college admissions process, information of universities in Peru, the U.S., and other countries, financial aid information, and resource materials display. Please mark your calendars for Saturday, April 5 from 8:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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.

SCAC BASKETBALL IN SANTIAGO
SCAC (Southern Cone Athletic Conference) Basketball is coming up! The tournament takes place in Santiago, Chile at the beginning of April (3rd-5th). Participating schools: American School of Quito - Quito, Ecuador; Lincoln - Buenos Aires, Argentina; Nido de Aguilas - Santiago, Chile; Uruguayan American School - Montevideo, Uruguay; and Colegio Roosevelt - Lima, Peru. Let's go Condors!!!


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.
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 MEDIA CENTER

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 Media Center anytime during the next few weeks and receive one coupon for every three books in good condition that you donate.   On April 22 and 23 you can use your tickets to pick out new books.  We will keep you udpated through the Monday Messenger.

THANK YOU
A huge thank you goes out to the parents who helped cover new books in the library.  The books are now out on the shelves and are being checked out by students, teachers and parents.  Your help made a big difference!

WILLIS HOLT BOOKS FOR SALE
There are still a few copies of autographed Kimberly Willis Holt books for sale in the Media Center.  The price range is 15 to 60 soles.

NEWS FROM THE PTA

CATHOLIC RELIGION CLASSES FOR MS & HS
Catholic religion classes taught by Avanzada Católica will continue after the Easter Break next Wednesday, March 26. As usual, these classes will be taught in school classrooms, from 12:30 to 1:30pm. For more information and class registration, contact Avanzada Catolica at avancat@terra.com.pe indicating your child's name and grade.

PTA ACTIVITIES
Here is the list of PTA activities scheduled for this semester:

Monday, March 24, 8:00am – HS9 Coffee for Parents, Little Theater
Tuesday, March 25, 9:00am – HS12 Coffee for Parents, Little Theater
Wednesday, March 26, 11:00am – Newcomers Welcome, Little Theater
Thursday, April 10, 7:00pm – HS10 Coffee for Parents, location TBA
Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 - Arts and Crafts Fair
Saturday, May 31, 10am – School Carnival / Kermesse

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.

SCHOOL CARNIVAL: DATE CHANGED TO SATURDAY MAY 31
Due to the May 15-17 holiday mandated by the Peruvian Government, we have rescheduled our School Carnival for Saturday, May 31, instead of the 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!

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-83 Plus available for rent for US$20 per semester and model TI-84 for sale for US$160.00. If interested, come visit us at the PTA office.



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 ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS

ATTENTION ALL SPORTS FANS
The game show 100% Fanaticos on sports cable channel CMD is gearing up for its tenth season in April and looking for team contestants to participate. If you are a sports fan and are interested in participating in sports trivia and game challenges, please register at 100fanaticos@speedy.com.pe or call 210-4576.

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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