Monday Messenger
Monday, May 12, 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 Mothers a very Happy Mother's Day!

• LAC-EU SUMMIT - STREET DETOURS
  Beginning Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 p.m., the streets surrounding LAC-EU Summit
  headquarters and major hotels will be blocked off for security.
  
  To view maps of street detours and zones, visit the following link
  http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/news/Street_Detours_ALC_UE.pdf
  
  Starting Monday, May 12, our school bus routes in San Isidro, Miraflores and Cerros de
  Camacho will be altered.  Our bus drivers will find the best solution to minimize traffic
  delays.
  San Isidro: A.M. bus routes 24 and 25; P.M. bus routes 38 and 44
  Miraflores: bus route 21
  Cerros de Camacho: bus route 22
  If you drive your children to school, please plan in advance to ensure their timely
  arrival for class.
  
  

• FLU VACCINATION CAMPAIGN
  Reminder: Flu Vaccinations will be administered on Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13 in the PTA office from 8:15am to 3:30pm. The vaccine is Vaxigrip (Sanofi-Pasteur); cost is S/. 52.00 per vaccine, to be paid at the PTA office. For more information, contact the PTA office at pta@amersol.edu.pe
  
  

• DONG KYUN UPDATE
  This is now Dong Kyun’s third week attending classes and we are all delighted to have his positive presence back in High School. Last week the cast came off his wrist and he is making good progress despite often feeling very tired. There is an ongoing program of therapy which should lead to a full recovery.
  On behalf of Dong Kyun, his family and all his friends in high schoo,l we extend our most sincere thanks to the entire Roosevelt community for all the support, prayers and encouragement. The response was fantastic and in part explains Dong Kyun’s miraculous and speedy recovery.  Thank you.
  
  

• SCHOOL CARNIVAL / KERMESSE
  Saturday, May 31 is our traditional Kermesse and the whole Roosevelt community is invited!!! Come join us with your family and friends for a day of fun and entertainment! We will have delicious international food, our fabulous raffle and tómbola and a wide variety of shows and great games to entertain the whole family! Entrance Fee: S/. 5.00

THIS WEEK

Monday, May 12 and Tuesday, May 13, 8:15am to 3:30pm - Flu Vaccinations, PTA Office

Tuesday, May 13, 2:30 p.m. - Solar Energy presentation, Little Theater

Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16 - NO SCHOOL / ALC-UE Summit Government Holiday

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Tuesday, May 20, 8:00am - Coffee for Grade 8 Parents, Starbucks @ Av. Las Palmeras / Monitor Circle

Thursday, May 29 and Friday, May 30 - Grade 8 Community Focus presentations

Friday, May 23 - IB/AP Exams end

Saturday, May 31 - School Carnival / Kermesse

Thursday, June 5 and Friday, June 6, 8:00 p.m. - HS Spanish Play, Center Stage

SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

HIGH SCHOOL PLAY
The High School Theater Ensemble invites you to attend The Imaginary Invalid, a comedy by Moliere on Friday, May 9 and Saturday, May 10 at 7:00p.m. at Center Stage. 

EL CHASQUI 2008 YEARBOOK
El Chasqui 2008 will arrive in June.  This yearbook has more than 200 pages all in color. All students grades EC3 through Grade 12 and staff are included. Last year's price was $45. We have sold a number of ads in order to lower the price.  We will order some extra books and they will be sold for S/ 70.  You may order your book by paying in the Cashier Office. At this reduced price you can buy one for each child in your family!

COFFEE FOR GRADE 8 PARENTS
An informal coffee for 8th grade parents will take place at Starbucks near Colegio Roosevelt (entrance of Av. Las Palmeras, across from McDonald's and U de Lima) on Tuesday, May 20th at 8:00am.  For more information, contact 8th grade parent representatives Adriangela Yamin adriangelay@hotmail.com or Frances Ward cfandpward@msn.com.  Hope to see you there!

SOLAR ENERGY PRESENTATION
Our Grade 5 (Group 16) PYP group is doing a project on alternative energy as a solution to the consumption of fossil fuels.  We have focused our research on solar technology.  We are excited to share that Andres Velasco, an engineer from Green Global Technology (a local company that makes solar technology), will be sharing information about solar technology on Tuesday, May 13th at 2:30 p.m. in the Little Theater.  Please join us to learn more solar energy and learn how you can help the earth. (The presentation will be in Spanish.) Thanks from Group 16

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.

2008-9 SCHOOL CALENDAR
The 2008-9 School Calendar is now available online at http://www.amersol.edu.pe/fdr/news/Calendars/fdr_calendar_2008-2009.pdf

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - SEMESTER I 2008-2009
Colegio Roosevelt provides temporary financial support for families of currently enrolled students who are experiencing financial difficulties. Parents who wish to apply for this assistance may pick up application forms from the Office of Admissions. The deadline to submit applications for first semester of the 2008-2009 academic year is FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2008. For more information, please contact Ms. Nora Márquez (tel. 435-0890, ext. 4008 or email nmarquez@amersol.edu.pe).

ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS
To improve communications between the HS Dean of Students, HS students and their parents / guardians, detention notification will now be sent via e-mail to all parties. To confirm receipt of the notification a return e-mail needs to be sent by HS parents / guardians at the earliest opportunity. At present, letters are lost or returned late which has made it difficult to confirm if information is being communicated effectively. Where e-mail is not available we will continue to send letters. We appreciate your support in this matter.

A MESSAGE FROM 5TH GRADE ABOUT GLOBAL WARMING

We are Fifth Graders and we are working on a project about global warming. There are several causes of global warming but the one we chose is car pollution. The exhaust that the cars produce contains carbon monoxide which gets into the atmosphere and traps the heat. So the temperature is rising all over the world, the ice on the Poles
melt and the sea level rises. Each gallon of gasoline produces about 23 pounds of carbon monoxide. There are several ways you can help to stop car pollution here are some ways:

-go with more people in your car
-walk if you are close to your destination
-ride your bike if you do not live so close
-inflate your tires well
-use public transportation
-use msn or e-mail instead of actually going there
-tell other people what you have learned about car pollution and these tips

Thank You.

GRADE 8 COMMUNITY FOCUS GROUPS NEED YOUR HELP

Each year, Grade 8 students take part of the Community Focus program (CoFo), which allows students to work in teams of 3 or 4 to create and implement an action plan, based on their research of a real problem and concrete need of the community-at-large, with the supervision of teachers and adult mentors. In this space, CoFo groups will announce their projects and provide information how you can support the CoFo groups in achieving their goals. If you would like to contribute, please contact Ms. Rosi Alcantara at the Middle School Office at 435-0890 ext. 4123. For more information on Community Focus program, visit http://www.amersol.edu.pe/ms/8th/community_focus/overview.asp

COFO GROUP #3
The CoFo Group #3 is helping CIMA, an school/orphanage for extremely poor children who have been abandoned by their parents and/or were delinquent in the past. CIMA gives these children the opportunity to attend school, and learn new skills that can help them in the future. CIMA provides the education, shelter and food for these children; and they are currently experiencing economic hardship. We plan to donate computers and sporting equipment. To raise funds for this purpose, we are offering babysitting service. If you need to go somewhere and do not have a nanny to leave your children with, do not hesiatate to contact us. We would really appreciate the help.

COFO GROUP #20
The CoFo Group#20 invites the Roosevelt Community to participate in the “Great Solidarity Dinner” at the Country Club Hotel on April 26.  The best amateur chefs of Peru will prepare delicious meals in this magical evening.  Your participation will benefit the construction of a childrens’ physical therapy room at the Granja-Hogar Angélica de Osma in Ñaña, that will help provide therapy for newborns to 2 year-old orphaned children . We promise you an unforgettable evening.  Cost per person: 200 soles. To purchase tickets, please call Mrs. Carmen de Osma 222-0158 / 99418-5902 or Ms. Cecilia Vargas  611-1706 (during office hours only).  Thank you and we welcome your support!

COFO GROUP #22

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!

NEWS FROM THE PTA

UPCOMING PTA ELECTIONS
PTA Elections will be held on the week of May 19, via electronic vote, to elect a new PTA Executive Committee to serve for a two-year term from June 2008 until June 2010. 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 if you are interested in running for any office. Your information will be forwarded to the Elections Nominating Committee.
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.
Stay tuned in this space for more information on the PTA Election electronic vote procedures.

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!

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 for US$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

FOR SALE ANTIQUE FRENCH POVENCAL DINING TABLE
Beautiful antique Frech Provencal dining table with one extension leaf. Asking US$1100. Please call Ines at 991686279 or email at inesdeurtubey@gmail.com, for pictures or more info. Thank you.

SURFBOARDS FOR SALE
6 surfboards for sale. Surfboard brands Estrada (4), Seco (1) and Barrel (1); between 5'2" and 5'5" feet tall. In good condition; between USD$180-250 each. Wetsuits are also for sale. Contact Maysa at 9999-0626 or 264-5235 for more information.

APARTMENT FOR RENT
Available second week in June: 2 Bed/2.5 Bath unfurnished apartment in Monterrico.  Nice quiet area, surrounded by parks.  Perfect for married couple with no children.  If interested please call Ms. Maria 252-1001  English and Spanish spoken.


PIANO WANTED
If you or anyone you know is selling a used piano, we would like to purchase it. Please contact Jaime Liendo 9951-46014 and/or e-mail jaime.liendo@infotexim.com.pe

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