Below is a quick glance at what you will find in this week’s eNews.
Schedule of Events
COVID testing and kit pick-up and drop-off, early release every Friday, A and B school calendar, track practice, no school, track meet, PAR meeting, RMS math family education night meeting
Roosevelt School News
Message from the principals, 2 liter bottles wanted, masks optional, state testing info, yearbook purchase, becoming an Observer in Canvas, COVID: managing our resources, COVID testing and kit pick-up and drop-off AVID program for 9th grade, summer bridge program, superintendent info, mental health: self injury community event, RMS family math night info
Extra Curricular Activities
Ophelia’s Place spring activities, chess club, volleyball camp
Community Resources
EEF Fundraiser, Matilda the musical, students ride free with LTD, free tutoring with SEHS Rotary Interact, free Spanish tutor, Middle School night out with YMCA
Mental Health Support
Free access to Care Solace, mental health info from the administration and counselors, multiple links for support, 15th Night resource guide
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Schedule of Events
This Week
APRIL 25th (M): B DAY
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
APRIL 26th (T): A DAY
* Receive COVID Testing Kit
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
APRIL 27th (W): B DAY
* COVID Sample Drop Off
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
APRIL 28th (TH): A DAY
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
APRIL 29th (F): B DAY
* 2:35 PM, Early Release from School
Next Week
MAY 2nd (M): A DAY
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
MAY 3rd (T): B DAY
* Receive COVID Testing Kit
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
* 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, PAR Meeting, https://zoom.us/j/9366455771, Meeting ID: 936 645 5771
MAY 4th (W): A DAY
* COVID Sample Drop Off
* 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Track Meet vs. Kennedy @ Churchill
MAY 5th (TH): B DAY
* 3:45 PM – 5:00 PM, Track Practice
* 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM, RMS Math Family Education Night, https://zoom.us/j/9366455771, Meeting ID: 936 645 5771
MAY 6th (F): NO SCHOOL
* NO SCHOOL; Progress Report/Professional Development Day
**A and B School Calendar for 2021-2022
Roosevelt School News
A Message From The Principal and Assistant Principal
Greetings, RMS families!
We hope you enjoyed a spectacular spring weekend as we head into cooler temperatures and rain the rest of the week. The sunshine certainly provides the promise of spring and rainy weather reminds us– we’re in school for seven weeks more!
As the midterm mark approaches, this is an excellent time to sit down with your student and go through Canvas, looking for any missing assignments and upcoming due dates. Next Friday, May 6 is a mid-term planning and grading day for teachers and many teachers will have due dates prior to that point this week and next. After next Friday, we have six short weeks left and we encourage your student to hold fast with resilience and patience in the month and a half ahead!
Often as we approach the end of the year, we see student behaviors begin to escalate as we reach a saturation point. We’ve only seen mild evidence of this in the last month and appreciate student, staff and family awareness about the potential. In part, we credit the work our teachers are doing in House to support students in being upstanders. We honor and appreciate students not waiting idly by if something is happening in our school community that is unacceptable or unsafe. Last week in House, students shared examples of how they have been upstanders this year and how others have supported them. Our work on this topic will tentatively culminate in an assembly in House next Thursday, May 5 where we will honor those stories and students who choose to make a difference for the benefit of others. We are really proud of our students persevering through all they have in the past two years and look forward to a strong finish to the school year.
One of the hallmarks of a school year at RMS are regularly scheduled Activity Nights. Last Friday, we finally were able to enjoy a fun time together after school hours with a record student turn-out of over 400 students at Activity Night– ? of our students–wow! Students sang karaoke, won prizes at Bingo, danced, ate pizza and generally made merry after a two-year hiatus. We truly had a wonderful event and hope your student had fun! Our 8th grade students have both Promotion and a dance to look forward to in June– more on that coming up in a few weeks.
We wish you a calm and focused week ahead … as always, please do not hesitate to reach out for any reason– thanks!
Our best,
Courtney and Mike
State Testing Coming Up
Spring also means state testing is back in its regular format after a two-year hiatus. RMS will start the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) on Monday, May 9 with a special week-long schedule.
From Monday, May 9 through Thursday, May 12, students will be in testing sessions from 9 – 10:50 AM with a short break between sessions. Then, we will have our regular morning break and shortened classes the remainder of the day– the schedule appears below. Friday, May 13 is a normal day and classes begin at 9:00 AM.
To maximize student success, please make sure your student brings extra snacks and a water bottle and gets plenty of sleep– as always!– during the week. We always have snacks available in our Dining Hall during morning break so please encourage your students to take advantage of this option! We’ll also have extra snacks throughout the morning since lunches are very late.
For students who are opting out of state testing, we will provide supervised spaces for quiet reading and homework completion from 9 – 10:50 am, Monday through Thursday. If your student is opting out and chooses not to come to school during the testing period, classes start at 11:10 am each day.
For more information about state tests, the purpose and rationale and options, please visit https://www.4j.lane.edu/instruction/statetesting/.
Mental Health: Suicidal/Non-Suicidal Self Injury Community Event
Eugene School District is hosting a Self-Harm: Suicidal/Non-Suicidal Self Injury Community Event for parents/guardians on April 25th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM in the Sheldon Auditorium. This event is open to 4J parents/guardians and any community members interested in learning more about this topic.
*This event is being funded by the Oregon Health Authority and Lines for Life Suicide Rapid Response Program and has been organized in collaboration with Lane County Public Health.
Speaker: Dr. Tiffany Brown
**For more information, check out the flyer (in Spanish and English).
Calling All Empty 2 Liter Bottles!
Brian and Chad’s Science and Tech class is beginning their rocketry unit and need your clean 2 liter bottles. They don’t need the caps but if you have them that is okay as well. Please send them in with your kiddo to be dropped off with either Brian or Chad. Thanks!!!
Roosevelt Family Math Nights Update
Over the past year, the RMS math team has embarked on a journey of inquiry and discovery as we seek to offer students a rich and rigorous math experience and a modernized approach to math instruction. Part of our work has also been to shift family and student mindsets and attitudes about mathematics, intelligence, and achievement towards research-proven facts that all students can succeed in mathematics at high levels. Ultimately, one of our goals is to decrease the predictability of outcomes in math at RMS based on class and race. Our work coincides with a state-wide movement to shift both instruction and sequencing over the next year.
To this end, we’ve held a series of math education nights (information linked) to share with you the topics we know are crucial to these goals. We draw your attention specifically to three recordings:
* October 21: Overview of our RMS and state-level work
* December 9: Modernizing math instruction
* March 3: What’s meant by ‘college-ready?’
Thursday, April 7, we also heard from Angela Allen, ODE Office of Teaching, Learning and Assessment, Talented and Gifted Specialist. Her presentation is linked here and we hope you might take some time to consider her message about acceleration and access in grade-level classes.
Thanks for partnering with us as we seek to give your students the best possible experience in math classes at Roosevelt!
Superintendent Info
Superintendent Selection: Be a Part of the Finalist Interview Process
Thank you to everyone who has participated and provided input in the Eugene 4J superintendent selection process so far. The school board is committed to the authentic engagement of our community and valuing everyone’s voice in the superintendent selection process. You are invited to participate in the next stage of the process:
* Interview Question Submissions, due April 25
* All members of the community are invited to submit questions for the interview panels to consider. What do you want to ask candidates to be the district’s next permanent superintendent? Learn more and submit a question: bit.ly/3uHaskp
Thank you. We look forward to your involvement!
Selección del superintendente: Sea parte del proceso de entrevistas de los finalistas
Gracias a todos los que han participado y aportado información en el proceso de selección del superintendente de Eugene 4J hasta el momento. La junta escolar está comprometida con la participación auténtica de nuestra comunidad y valora la voz de todos en el proceso de selección del superintendente. Se le invita a participar en la siguiente etapa del proceso:
* Envío de preguntas para entrevistas, fecha límite: el 25 de abril
* Se invita a todos los miembros de la comunidad a enviar preguntas para que se consideren para las entrevistas. ¿Qué quiere preguntarles a los candidatos para ser el próximo superintendente permanente del distrito? Obtenga más información y envíe una pregunta: bit.ly/3uHaskp
Gracias. ¡Esperamos su participación!
Attention: 8th-Grade Families!
Summer Bridge Program for Incoming 9th Graders
4J Summer Bridge is a program for any incoming 9th grade students at the high school they will be attending next fall. Students starting 9th grade at Eugene Online Academy may register to attend at their neighborhood high school.
Hear about high school from the experts! Junior and senior students will be at Summer Bridge with answers to your questions. They are ready to share lots of stories and advice about surviving and thriving in high school. By knowing what to expect, you’ll have a head start in high school! Find your way around your school and know where your classrooms are. Discover important school resources and how to access them. Connect with old friends and make new ones.
Learn the key ingredients of high school success from awesome Summer Bridge teachers!
Sign up by June 13, 2022.
Programa “Summer Bridge”
¡Prepárate para el éxito en la Preparatoria! El programa “Summer Bridge” está diseñado para ayudar a los estudiantes de 9º grado a prepararse para un buen comienzo en la escuela preparatoria. Durante la semana de Summer Bridge, los estudiantes participarán en actividades interesantes y divertidas con el objetivo de fomentar una buena transición al 9º grado.
Los estudiantes se conectarán con viejos amigos y conocerán a otros nuevos, escucharán a los estudiantes del tercer (11° grado) y último (12° grado) año de la preparatoria sobre las claves de éxito en la escuela, conocerán increibles maestros, conocerán mejor su escuela, y aprenderán sobre los recursos y las personas que pueden ayudarles a navegar por la escuela preparatoria.
La participación en el programa “Summer Bridge” es gratuita.
Registrarse antes del junio 13, 2022.
Information & Application
* Dates: August 1–5, 2022
* Morning Session: 8:30–11:30 a.m.
* Afternoon Session: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
Summer Bridge Registration Form 2022
Formulario de Inscripción del Programa “Summer Bridge” 2022
For more information contact:
* South Eugene HS: Emily Rousseau
* Churchill HS: Gene Chism
* North Eugene HS: Bill Wagner
* Sheldon HS: Jackie Owens
AVID 9 Program
Applications for the AVID 9 program at South Eugene High School are now available for all incoming 9th grade students. AVID is a program that supports students in achieving academic success in high school while preparing them for admission to college. Applications can be picked up from Marty Smith, RMS AVID Teacher, or in the SBMS front office. An attachment to our application has also been included with this newsletter. Applications can be submitted online or using a paper form which can be turned in to Marty Smith or to the RMS front office. Applications must be turned in or submitted no later than Thursday, April 14.
Additional information about AVID is available on the South Eugene High School webpage. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the SEHS AVID program, please contact Laura Queirolo, SEHS AVID Teacher, at queirolo_l@4j.lane.edu.
Scan here for an SEHS AVID Application:
SEHS Transition from Middle School Info
South Eugene is excited to begin students’ transition from middle school to high school. SEHS counselors and admins hosted an incoming 9th-grade Family Information Night on Zoom. If you missed it, you can find a recording of it here.
**Click here to find out more information about 8th grade transition to South Eugene high school.
Purchase Your 2021-2022 Yearbook Now
Now is the time to order your student’s yearbook. Quantities are limited, so consider purchasing a 2021-2022 yearbook ASAP! The cost is $30 ($15 for students who qualify for the federal free and reduced lunch program).
If you would like to pay with credit card (there is no processing fee) please visit the following the web link to purchase your yearbook: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/Roosevelt-2021-22-Yearbook . If your student qualifies for the federal free and reduced lunch program, go to this link: https://www.schoolpay.com/link/Roosevelt-2021-22-Yearbook-freereduced.
If you prefer to pay with cash or check, please send your payment to the office. Make checks payable to Roosevelt Middle School with “Yearbook and student name” written in the memo space.
Please check with Karen Kingzett, kingzett@4j.lane.edu, BEFORE completing your order to make sure you did not already purchase a yearbook at the beginning of the year. Some parents are inadvertently paying twice for a yearbook.
Interested in Volunteering
Interested in volunteering at RMS in the near future and/or for the next school year, please contact Laura Fuhriman at fuhirman_l@4j.lane.edu.
bserving Your Student in Canvas
Would you like to be able to see what your student is doing at school in Canvas? Become an Observer on Canvas. As an Observer you will be able to check grades, monitor assignments and due dates, as well as communicate directly with your student’s teachers.
**To be set up as an observer, use this link to request a pairing code. Then click here for step by step instructions on setting up an Observer account. The same instructions can also be found by watching this video in English or Spanish.
Masks are Optional
Masks are now optional, AND, students who are experiencing symptoms of any illness should stay home. Please call school to share about students who have tested positive and students who are feeling sick.
Here is the latest Oregon Health Authority guidance in use at schools:
Any student or staff can be at school if after exposure (regardless of vaccine status) as long as they are symptom free and well.
Any student experiencing ONE PRIMARY SYMPTOM may return after symptoms are improving and any fever has been resolved without medication for at least 24 hours.
Any student experiencing TWO OR MORE PRIMARY SYMPTOMS may return:
* If Negative COVID test result: same as one primary symptom
* If no test result: after 5 days exclusion
* If Positive COVID test result: see above for student who tests positive
PRIMARY COVID SYMPTOMS:
* COUGH
* FEVER 100.4 OR HIGHER OR CHILLS
* DIFFICULTY BREATHING OR SHORTNESS OF BREATH
* LOSS OF SENSE OF TASTE OR SMELL
Anyone with a POSITIVE COVID-19 test will be excluded from school for 5 days and will be asked to wear a mask for 5 more days after they return to school.
Other, related OHA guidance:
* Diarrhea: ( 3+ watery stools in 24 hours OR sudden onset of loose stools OR student unable to control bowel function when previously able. may return 48 hours after last episode.
* Vomiting: (one or more episodes that can’t be explained): may return 48 hours after last episode.
* Fever only: may return after 24 hours fever free without the use of fever reducing medication.
COVID-19 SUPPORT HOTLINE: call 866-917-8881 or text OHACOVID to 6122
This service is available Mon-Friday 8-6 and Sat 10-4.
**Click here to read a guidelines for keeping students home from school due to illness.
COVID-19 News
Trouble Accessing COVID Vaccines?
Do you want COVID vaccinations but due to your housing situation you cannot gain access to the vaccine? Lane County Public Health (LCPH) has mobile vaccine deployment for qualified individuals. To find out more information contact the LCPH call center at 541-682-1380. The call center in open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. They can help request a mobile vaccine visit.
Free COVID-19 Test Kits
Residential households in the U.S. can order one set of 4 free at-home tests from USPS.com. Here’s what you need to know about your order:
* Limit of one order per residential address
* One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests
* Orders will ship free starting in late January
Click here to order your free test kits.
Sign up for COVID-19 Testing
In addition please follow this link to find information for opting your student into free COVID-19 testing. If you would like your student to participate, please read the information and scan the QR code to register. Please also complete this waiver and email it to Laura Fuhriman at fuhriman_l@4j.lane.edu. Doing so will allow us to provide your student with the necessary materials for testing. We’ll have more updates once we compile student registrations.
Already Signed Up?
If you signed up for voluntary COVID testing your student’s test kit will be distributed directly to them on Tuesday during House. When you receive the kit, collect your samples Tuesday evening or before school Wednesday morning and return your sample to the front office on Wednesday, by 11:00 AM. Families will be notified by the UO via email of results.
If you have questions, please email Laura at fuhriman_l@4j.lane.edu.
Extra Curricular Activities
Volleyball Camp Info
Are you interested in volleyball or just looking to stay active this summer?
Register for our All Skills youth camp this summer June 27th-30th at South Eugene High school. Brochure can be found in the Roosevelt front office or contact Alicia Chamness (chamness_a@4j.lane.edu) for more information.
Rose Children’s Theatre Summer Camps
Rose Children’s Theatre will be hosting a series of theatre camps this Summer. The camps will cover a variety of theatre and offer opportunities for Grades K-12. For more information and to register your student, head to https://rosechildrenstheatre.org/camps-workshops/summer-musical-theatre-camp/
RCT will be announcing our Fall show soon.
Chess Anyone?
CHESS CLUB is returning to Roosevelt after Spring Break! We will meet in-person on Tuesdays in the Library Forum, 3:45-4:45PM, through June 7th. All members of the Roosevelt club will also be eligible to play our Online Game Nights, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Your child can enjoy up to 3 chess experiences per week for one tuition fee.
**Go here for information and to register: https://www.southsidechess.com/clubs–online-classes.html
Ophelia’s Place Spring Activities
What is Ophelia’s Place?
Ophelia’s Place is committed to helping girls make healthy life choices through prevention, support, and education.
OP provides a range of services and support to meet girls and families where they are, when and how they need it. Services are available in person or virtually, and individually or as a group. Offerings include after and out-of-school workshops and activities; school girl empowerment groups; presentations to students; and strength-based therapy.
Girls cannot overcome challenges alone. (No one can.) Because of that, we offer guidance for parents, teachers and peers, including boys. That’s where our trainings for parents, teachers, and in-school programs come in. We also provide professional development training to youth-serving organizations.
**Check out this flyer (in both Spanish and English) of upcoming activities. And to register click here.
Community Resources
Eugene Education Foundation Fundraiser
Eugene Education Foundation raises funds for Eugene School District 4J. These funds make possible hundreds of grants each year within the district that enhance the education of students in 4J schools. EEF awarded over $223,000 to schools and district level programs this year, and that figure doesn’t even cover their efforts to promote reading fluency by third grade via their Literacy Initiative, and grant support through Urgent Needs and Rosie’s Fund, which provide support for individual interventions to students who are in crisis or are facing other significant barriers to learning.
EEF helps make learning happen in 4J through community support. Their largest fundraiser of the year, their Annual Dinner, is on May 13. For more information about EEF and their 2022 Annual Dinner: On Track for Success, visit their website: eeflane.org, or the event registration page: https://bit.ly/EEFannualdinner22
Request Your Child’s Free LTD Pass!
In 4J, elementary and middle school students need parent/guardian permission to receive a student transit pass. To get a free LTD student transit pass, fill out the permission form at this link or request a paper copy from the front office.
The student transit pass can be used to get anywhere within the LTD service area, including on weekends and after school.
¡Solicite el pase LTD gratuito para su hijo!
En 4J, los estudiantes de escuelas primarias y secundarias necesitan el permiso de los padres/guardián para recibir un pase de tránsito. Para obtener un pase de tránsito estudiantil LTD gratis, complete el formulario de permiso en este enlace o solicite una copia impresa en la oficina.
El pase de tránsito para estudiantes se puede usar para llegar a cualquier lugar dentro del área de servicio de LTD, incluso los fines de semana y después de la escuela.
Pegasus Playhouse Presents Matilda
Pegasus Playhouse, a young theater company, is bringing the hit musical Matilda to the stage. This show has been in the works for more than two years and features past, present, and future RMS students! There will be four shows the weekend of May 6-8th at the Wildish Theater in Springfield. Tickets are available at https://www.pegasusplayhouse.com/
Middle School Madness with the YMCA
The YMCA will be hosting a new teen night program: Middle School Madness!
* Who: 6th – 8th Grade Students
* Cost: $5/ Y Members – $10/ Community Members
* When: March 11, April 11, May 13
* Drop off: 7:00 PM – 7:30 PM,
* Pick up: 11 PM
* Where: Eugene Family YMCA
* What: An opportunity for middle school students to safely get together with peers, play gym games and Wii, enjoy snacks, and arts and crafts!
Please reach out to youth@eugeneymca.org or call us at 541.686.9622 for financial assistance. We can help!
**Click here to check out the flyer or click here to register online.
Free Spanish Tutoring
Need a little extra help with Spanish class? An enterprising South Eugene student is ready to help! She can also be reached on social media handles– Insta, FaceBook, and Twitter: @hyggetutoring. Finally, you can email her about free tutoring services: Hyggetutoring@gmail.com.
Free Tutoring with SEHS Rotary Interact
In the current pandemic, many children have lost access to reliable resources to help their learning. Rotary Interact of South Eugene High School has a solution: online tutoring. Sign up your elementary or middle school student to receive help from high school students on a variety of subjects, at no cost! For more information contact Walker Sheidow (wsheidow@gmail.com) or Debbie Snow (debbiesnow12@gmail.com).
To get started make an appointment by filling out this form on their website. A member of Rotary Interact will contact you to discuss your student’s needs and connect you with a high school student tutor.
All tutoring sessions will take place through video chat.
**Check out the flyer in either English or Spanish.
Mental Health Support
Free Access to Care Solace
4J families, does your student or a family member need help with mental health care? Eugene School District 4J is providing students, staff and their families free access to Care Solace, a confidential care coordination service, to help provide an additional layer of care and address the growing need for mental health care and substance abuse treatment.
Care Solace will connect you to verified community care providers matched to your needs, including providers that accept your medical insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, or sliding scale options for those without insurance. Their care companion team is always available. Get help finding care providers that meet your needs at caresolace.com/eugene or call 888-515-0595 anytime, day or night, in any language. (Note, Care Solace is not a mental health service provider or emergency response service. In the event of a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline at 800-273-8255.)
Learn more: 4j.lane.edu/2022/03/care-solace-mental-health-care-coordination-service/
Familias de 4J, ¿Necesitan ayuda con la atención de salud mental de algún miembro de su familia? El Distrito Escolar de Eugene 4J brinda a los estudiantes, el personal y sus familias acceso gratuito a Care Solace, un servicio confidencial de coordinación de cuidados, para ayudar a proporcionar una capa adicional de atención a la salud mental y tratamiento de abuso de sustancias para abordar la creciente necesidad de atención mental.
Care Solace le conectará con proveedores de atención comunitaria verificados que se ajusten a sus necesidades, incluidos los proveedores que aceptan su seguro médico, Medicaid, Medicare u opciones de pago por escala de ingresos para aquellos sin seguro. Su equipo de acompañantes de cuidados siempre está disponible. Obtenga la ayuda de contactos que satisfaga sus necesidades en caresolace.com/eugene o llame al 888-515-0595 en cualquier momento, de día o de noche, en cualquier idioma. (Tenga en cuenta que Care Solace no es el proveedor de los servicios de salud mental ni un servicio de respuesta a emergencias. En caso de una emergencia de vida o muerte, llame al 911 o a la Línea Nacional de Suicidio al 800-273-8255).
Infórmese: 4j.lane.edu/2022/03/care-solace-mental-health-care-coordination-service/
Mental Health Resources – from your Admin and Counseling Team
**Activation Warning– Suicide***
In the past five months, eleven young people– younger than age 24– have died by suicide in Lane County, several of them in our South region. These events meet the CDC’s definition of a suicide cluster– an unexpected number of deaths in our region in this timeframe. There is no evidence to suggest these deaths are linked and on average, 10-12 youth die by suicide in Lane County each year.
No students at our school have died by suicide related to the following information, and we know it is likely we have students who have heard about or been impacted by recent deaths. Suicide prevention is everyone’s business, and we are asking for your help in creating as much protection in our school community as we can. According to the 2016 Lane County Student Wellness Survey, 24% of 8th-graders and 20% of 11th grade students in Lane County have seriously considered suicide.
Pandemic living has taught us the importance of talking about and addressing mental health and Lane County schools are responding. We want to offer information and resources to assist you in talking with your student about mental health. Linked here, you will find a Lane County resource list for families. This guide from national experts is also an excellent tool for talking about suicide with children. More resources and information at: https://preventionlane.org/prevention-topics/suicide-prevention.
What you can do?
Our intention is not to create panic, but to normalize talking about feelings of anxiety, depression, sadness and grief and to ask our community to help prevent future deaths:
* Ask your child(ren) directly about suicide.
* If they tell you they have thought about suicide, do your best to remain calm and listen carefully and thoughtfully with curiosity and without judgement.
* Access resources for your child(ren).
* Lock up or remove firearms, medication, and alcohol in your home.
While the topic of suicide can be difficult to discuss, we know being about to talk about suicide thoughts or feelings helps protect our young people. It does not increase risk to ask directly about suicide, and we know that often the opportunity to safely talk about suicide thoughts is a source of relief.
If you would like more support for your student, please reach out to our counselor and admin team or your student’s House teacher. Thank you for being willing to join in our community’s efforts to increase safety and wellness for our students.
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health right now, please check out these links for support. You are LOVED, we miss you, and can’t wait until we are all back together again!
HOOTS (Helping Out Our Teens in Schools) is offering mental health support by phone for students, families, and staff of 4J high schools during school closures. The phone line is accessible from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday and is staffed by crisis counselors who normally work HOOTS clinic or work on CAHOOTS. Video support is available from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on weekdays and is accessed by emailing hoots@whitebirdclinic.org with your name and preferred time. HOOTS is able to provide short term counseling and mental health support, resource referrals and OHP sign up. Students, families and staff of 4J please call (541)246-2342.
YouthLine A chat-line for students. Teens are available to help daily from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM Pacific Time via call, text, chat or email (adults are available by phone at all other times). YouthLine is a free, confidential teen-to-teen crisis and help line. No problem is too big or too small for the Youthline!
Trevor Project A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth via call, text, and chat: 866-488-7386
The Trevor Project
YouthEra has virtual “drop-ins” from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Discord Streaming live (moderated chat) with two state-certified youth peer support specialists, on Twitch Monday-Friday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
All of the phone services are free and confidential. See also Youthline as part of Lines for Life.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Text Line Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Safe Oregon, the 24/7 statewide school safety tip line, is here for you; for all students and the whole community. Anonymously or confidentially report student safety concerns (suicidal ideation/thoughts, cyberbullying, child abuse, drug/alcohol abuse, etc.) and we will pass this information to school personnel and law enforcement (when necessary).
15th Night Resource Guide for Youth by Youth
The 15th Night Youth Action Council (YAC) is so excited to share their Resource Guide For Youth By Youth. It includes all kinds of resources for young people in our community; from emergency shelter, to job application assistance, reconnection to school, or where to find a meal on Fridays at 4pm, this resource guide covers it all. Read more.
Earn Free Money for Roosevelt!
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, Sizzle Pie (& 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.
Click on the link above.
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.
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