Hello Roosevelt Families,

I hope this message finds you well!

RMS is in seeking a volunteer to lead our Yearbook team this year. If you are a creative person who enjoys working with middle schoolers, this is a fun and rewarding opportunity. The Yearbook team meets once per week, on Wednesday after school, and is responsible for producing our annual yearbook. If you are interested, please contact Mike Yocum or Laura Fuhriman. 

This Thursday evening 10/16, we hope to see you at our Parents at Roosevelt (PAR) group meeting at 6:30pm in the RMS library or online via Google Meet at this link: meet.google.com/chp-fedx-csw

This year, Roosevelt, along with all 4j middle schools, will be administering the SAEBRS (Social, Academic, and Emotional Behavior Risk Screener) universal screening tool in three windows throughout the 2025–2026 school year. SAEBRS is a brief, norm-referenced tool used to identify areas of potential areas of growth and is built to align academic and socio-emotional learning opportunities and interventions to increase well-being and developmental competencies. SAEBRS is designed to identify students who may benefit from additional academic or behavioral support. SAEBERS is confidential and will be administered in House. If you have any questions or concerns about the screener and how it is used, please contact Mike or Kelsea. RMS will administer the fall SAEBERS tool on 10/20 in House. To learn more about the SAEBERS, click here (Spanish version).

On 11/13 at 6:30pm, Roosevelt will hold our first Parent Education Night of the year. Parent Education Nights are forums on topics relevant to middle school age students. Stay tuned for more information, and for now, please mark the date.

Last week we highlighted our daily Homework Club. We’re including it again this week as it’s such a great resource for students. Homework Club happens everyday before school (8:30 - 8:55) and everyday after school (M, T, TH, F 3:40 - 4:15, W: 2:35 - 3:15). Homework Club is another excellent opportunity for students to get work done or get some additional help from a staff member. There’s no need to sign up in advance, although they do keep track of who attends. We hope your student will access this excellent resource. 

Have a great week, all, and please reach out if there’s anything we can support with!

Mike & Kelsea

yocum_m@4j.lane.edu | wilson_k@4j.lane.edu

Heads up! LTD passes may stop working after October 15th if they didn't get renewed properly behind the scenes (you don't need to do anything each year to renew your pass). If your pass doesn't work next time you ride the bus, go to the front office to get it renewed.

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Dear Families,

If you have not yet filled out the Permission and Notice forms, please do so at your earliest convenience. We have upcoming field trips, and we’d like to have all permissions ready ahead of time.

We’ve made the process easier by updating these forms to Google Forms—no paper, printer, or email access is required. Simply click the link below to complete them:

Thank you, and please reach out to Laura in the front office if you have any questions.

541.790.8500 | furhriman_l@4j.lane.edu

⚠️ Important: All volunteers must have a cleared background check before signing up.

Complete your background check HERE.

We have several ongoing and upcoming events we’d love for you to join!

📷 Yearbook team leader - Contact Mike Yocum or Laura Fuhriman.

More under under: Principal's Message.

🏫 Front Office Volunteers Needed!

We’re looking for volunteers to help in the front office during the school day.

👉 Sign up and learn more HERE

🎉 Activity Night

📅 Friday, October 24 | 6:30–8:00 PM

Join the fun! We have many volunteer spots available to help make the evening a success.

👉 Sign up HERE

More info under: 📝 What’s Going On at RMS

Reminder: Activity Night Admission:

$3.00 in advance (until Oct. 23, 4:00 PM) → Pay HERE (preferred) or drop off cash/check at the front office with your student’s first and last name attached.

Free for students who qualify for the Federal Free & Reduced Meal Program

👉 Contact Laura Fuhriman at (541) 790-8500 or fuhirman_l@4j.lane.edu for details.

Interested in supporting students, teachers, staff, and admin at RMS? Learning more about helping your students' academic and social community?

Join Parents at Roosevelt (PAR) in the 2025-2026 school year to volunteer, engage, and help out the RMS collective!

We now have a Staff Wishlist on Amazon! Help out RMS staff a little or a lot by purchasing something that will enhance student academic and social experience. Click this link to peruse their wishes:  https://a.co/349haPx

Join at our first meeting of the 2025-2026 school year, Thursday October 16th at 6:30pm in the RMS Library or to hop in online-email us with interest at rooseveltpar@gmail.com and we will send off a calendar invite with the link. See you there!  

Activity Night is a fun and safe opportunity for all Roosevelt students to socialize in a supervised and familiar place.

📅 When: Friday, October 24, 2024

⏰ Time: 6:30–8:00 PM

📍 Where: Roosevelt Middle School (Dining Hall & C Hall only)

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - PLEASE SIGN UP HERE

➡️ Please note: The rest of the school (including lockers) will be closed. Students should avoid bringing extra belongings. Entry is ONLY through the dining hall doors.

Proceeds first cover Activity Night expenses. Any remaining funds support school programs like field trips, teacher classroom grants, student scholarships, and more.

✅ All school rules apply.

✅ Bring your Activity Night ID Card (if purchased in advance).

✅ No outside food or drink.

✅ No pictures or videos.

✅ No locker access.

✅ No early dismissal unless pre-arranged with administration — parents must pick up at the south Dining Hall doors.

✅ All students must be picked up promptly at 8:00 PM.

VOLUNTEER NEEDED - PLEASE SIGN UP HERE

Tuesdays 4:45- 5:45pm

Grades: 6th- 8th

Cost: $75

6 sessions: 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2

*Minimum of 8 students required to hold class

Instructor: Jordan Lindstrom-Demant from Everyday People Yoga Studio.

This class gives teens and preteens a space to move, breathe, and unwind. Through yoga postures, breathwork, and mindfulness practices, students learn tools for managing stress, improving focus, and building confidence. Classes balance strength and flexibility with relaxation and self-awareness — all in a supportive environment. No experience needed!

B.L.A.Q Youth Inc. is excited to invite you to The Gathering, a powerful monthly space where connection, culture, and community come together.

Join us for meaningful conversations, cultural reflection, and healing in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Each session is rooted in African-Centered Healing Circles — heart-centered dialogues guided by tradition, storytelling, and shared wisdom. Together, we’ll build community, share experiences, and create space to be seen, heard, and held.

Doors open at 5:00 PM

Location: Eugene Mindworks

207 E 5th Ave, Ste 220, Eugene, OR 97401

Choose your date(s):

Facilitated by:

Reserve your spot today: Register Here

Ophelia’s Place is hosting free, inclusive fall programs designed to support and empower youth of all identities:

Register Now: Click here

Thursdays | October 9 - December 11, 2025 | 5 - 6 PM Regular attendance is not required.

Registration is required & will remain open throughout the term.

Register Now: Click here

Mondays | October 6 - December 1, 2025 | 5 - 6:30 PM No meeting on October 13

Register Now: Click here

Learn more and get involved: Ophelia’s Place Website

This family-oriented series of classes will get you outside learning skills and connecting with nature. Each workshop focuses on one or more wilderness skills—knots, navigation, shelters, fire-building, basketry, carving, plant identification, nature journaling and more—practical learning in a safe, supportive environment. Located at the beautiful Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield, Oregon.

This workshop introduces the cardinal directions, basics of reading a map, using a compass to take a bearing, and more.

Thursday, October 16 or Sunday, Oct 19th

9:30am – Noon

$50/family $35/individual

Min 8, Max 15 students (counting ages 7+)

No prior experience needed. Come dressed to get dirty and for the weather. Many activities will not be ideal for young children, but all ages are welcome with parental supervision and guidance. Individual adults and teens are also welcome to join in the fun!

Register here: https://www.singingcreekcenter.org/event/wild-ways-family-days-map-and-compass-oct-16/

Please join us for a magical and wonderful Batty Bash Halloween event for kids ages 4 - 10 at SCEC! Crafts, games, a shadow puppet play and a bake sale ---All with minimal plastic, vintage style crafts made of natural materials, low noise and nothing too scary. Our shadow puppet play with be in the indigenous-style plankhouse and features an interesting tale with beautiful puppets. Perfect for children with sensory issues or fears, this event will be small and highly curated with friendly volunteers at each activity station. We strive to be zero-waste and Earth-friendly.

Date: Sat, Oct 25th, 2pm - 4pm

Place: Dorris Ranch Living History Village in Springfield

Cost: $15 each child, $12 for sibling, or 4 children for $40

Please bring cash at the door (and extra cash for the bake sale!) We can't take credit cards at this time. Adults must stay with their children. No pets allowed, please. Wear warm clothing and shoes and prepare for the weather.

Learn more and RSVP here:

Oregon's Bottle Drop Program! Blue bags and tags are available for pick up in the front office.

You can help Roosevelt earn money for our school by registering your credit card with eScrip. Earn money for Roosevelt every time you shop at Market of Choice & other local restaurants. Register your credit/debit cards, designating Roosevelt Middle School—Recipient ID #6723045. Click on the link above to get started.

Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Roosevelt. You can search by our name or by our non-profit number GB554.

Download the Box Top for Education App in Google Play or the App Store, sign up (or sign in) and take a picture of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. It will automatically credit the school for each product. For more information, click on the link above.

Bonjour!

Friends of Frenchies Eugene (FoFE) offers two programs to support students in the French Immersion program: tutoring assistance and free French conversation classes. Check out our French tutor list and/or apply for a tuition scholarship for help make the cost of tutoring more accessible. 

We are also offering free online French conversation classes organized by grade level that will start the week of October 20th with the deadline to sign up, 10/14. 

French tutor list: https://bit.ly/frenchtutorseugene

Tutoring scholarship: https://bit.ly/frenchtutoringscholarship

Online conversation classes: https://bit.ly/frenchconversationclass

LYTAC is recruiting new members ages 13-19 years old in Lane County. LYTAC provides youth with opportunities to engage with local transportation issues, projects, and policy. Members commit up to 7 hours per month and receive a $100 stipend. Interested parties may apply here, or by scanning the QR code. More information can be found at - www.eugenespringfieldsrts.org/lytac1 .”