Hello RMS Families, 

I hope this message finds you well!

This week is Volunteer Appreciation Week! On behalf of the RMS staff, thank you to all of our volunteers! We are super grateful for all of our volunteers at Roosevelt! 

We are fortunate to have such amazing volunteers who help in so many ways… helping out in the front office, assisting with events like Showcase and Activity Nights, making staff appreciation meals possible, cleaning and organizing the lost & found, helping in classrooms, chaperoning on field trips, and so much more! RMS could not do what we do without the help and support of our many volunteers, and we are deeply appreciative of you all!

Please see below for information on Showcase Roosevelt (yes, volunteer opportunities remain!), state testing, a Let’s Eat Out fundraiser at Chipotle this Tuesday, and more. 

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Kelsea or me if we can assist with anything. 

With gratitude,

Mike & Kelsea

Showcase Roosevelt is this Friday evening! We are looking forward to welcoming families into the building, and we are still seeking volunteers to help out! There are lots of ways to help out, including set up, take down, and everything in between. We hope you'll join us and sign up at this link to volunteer. 

This week after school, representatives from PAR will be selling Showcase tickets in advance. Tickets are not required for entry but are used to participate in activities and buy food from 4j Catering. 

Showcase is Roosevelt's annual opportunity to show off what's happening at Roosevelt. It's also our biggest fundraiser of the year. Funds raised from Showcase help PAR approve staff grants, purchase supplies for our classrooms and break room, and provide food for Staff Appreciations. We hope you’ll join us! 

The RMS Band and Orchestra are playing along with the RMS Staff Band. We’ll have a silent auction, the Roosevelt Circus, Staffle Raffle, pizza, desserts, food trucks, and games to play! This year at Showcase we'll have bingo, face painting, a photo booth, lollipop pull, cornhole, ping pong, and more! We hope to see you there!

Also, if you have any fun photo booth items you wouldn't mind donating (sunglasses, glasses, necklaces, hats, feather boas, suit jackets, ties, bow ties, robes, wigs, anything fun!), the organizers would be appreciative!

Showcase is 6:00 - 8:30 on Friday, April 24th. 

The evening kicks off with performances from the Roosevelt Band and Orchestra beginning at 6:00 in the cafeteria! See you there!

Skip the cooking and support our school! Join us for our Let’s Eat Out fundraiser — an easy and delicious way to give back. Simply dine out with your family and a portion of the proceeds will support our school programs.

📅 Date: April 21st (5-9pm)

📍 Location: Chipotle on Willamette st.

*Fliers will be distributed in House.

Each Spring, all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders participate in the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) testing. These tests help guide systems-level decisions and comparisons about instructional efficacy. 6th, 7th, and 8th graders take ELA (English Language Arts) and Mathematics tests. 8th graders also take the Science test. Additionally, all 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are provided an opportunity to complete the Student Educational Equity Development (SEED) Survey, which asks about access to resources, school connections, and academic opportunities. Click here for more information about OSAS tests, and click here for more details about the SEED survey or see the document below. 

This year, we are changing how we do state assessments at Roosevelt. Students will be testing in their subject area classes (ELA, Math, & Science), and we will not be running a special testing schedule. ELA will test the week of May 4, Math the week of May 11, and Science the week of May 18 (8th grade only).

We gain valuable information about the academic health and wellness of our school from these assessments.

You may opt out your child at any time for selected tests and/or the SEED survey. Opt out forms and additional information can be found online at this link. To opt your child out of the SEED survey, use this form or the document below. Students who opt out will remain in their classroom while their classmates test, maintaining a quiet environment.

Interested in supporting students, teachers, staff, and admin at RMS? Learning more about helping your students' academic and social community? contact us at rooseveltpar@gmail.com

RMS SHOWCASE will be held on Friday April 24th from 6pm-8:30pm, this is PARs biggest fundraiser of the year and we need your help! Fill out this Google Form to help us continue this fun community event that supports the RMS community to enhance the academic and social environment beyond the parameters of the district. Showcase Volunteer Interest Form link

PAR now has 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. RMS Staff Amazon Wishlist link

Learn to Ride a Bike - A Free, All Ages, Drop-In Event For Not-Yet-Riders!

Thursday, May 7, 2026, 4:30-6:30 pm, 4J Education Center, 200 North Monroe St, Eugene

Do you or your child want to learn how to ride a bike? Join 4J, Bethel, and Springfield Safe Routes to School programs, the City of Eugene, the City of Springfield, Shift Community Cycles and Cascadia Mobility for this fun event with bike checks, free helmets and information about bike share. 

We’ll start with balancing and gliding without pedals or training wheels. Some will learn to pedal in one session, while others may need more practice to reach that final goal. You don’t need your own bike to participate, but please bring a helmet and bike if you have one. Contact Safe Routes to School at mazze_s@4j.lane.edu or albee_b@4j.lane.edu with questions or to volunteer.

Eugene 4J Safe Routes to School and the City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation program invite students and families to an Adaptive Bicycle Open House on Wednesday, April 29, 4:00–6:00 p.m. at the Hilyard Community Center.

Come explore a fleet of more than 20 adaptive bicycles designed to meet a wide range of needs. Options include recumbent trikes (for one or two riders), tandems, hand cycles, off-road wheelchairs, and more. It’s a great chance to see what’s possible and try out equipment in a welcoming, low-pressure setting.

Located next to the Amazon Park Path, the Hilyard Community Center offers a safe, car-free space to test ride different bikes. (Note: there are many types of bikes available, but a limited number of smaller sizes.)

This event is ideal for students and family members with ongoing or temporary physical or developmental disabilities and differences. While traditional two-wheel bikes don’t work for everyone, there are many exciting alternatives to explore.

Adaptive bicycles are also available to rent through the City of Eugene Adaptive Recreation program.

Come check it out and find the right ride for you! 

The City of Eugene is currently seeking applicants for the Eugene Youth Advisory Council. This is a fantastic leadership opportunity for youth who will be attending high school (or equivalent, as of Fall 2026) to impact our community and work alongside Eugene’s Mayor. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 15.

The YAC advises the City on important policy issues while also working to educate the community on issues of concern to youth and creating engagement and service opportunities for youth. Additional information on the group is included in the online YAC Application Form and on the YAC website.

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University of Oregon Summer Volleyball Youth Camp

This camp will take place July 20–23 in Matthew Night Arena, and is designed for 3rd–7th grade students of all skill levels. This camp focuses on creating a fun, positive environment where kids can:

Campers will receive instruction from our coaching staff and student-athletes, making it a memorable and inspiring experience for young athletes in our community.

Dates: July 20th - 23rd

Who: Girls Entering Grades 3rd – 7th

Camp Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Location: Matt Knight Arena

More info and registration info here: https://www.duckvolleyballcamps.com/

We will be opening registration at the end of April for the following programs:

These programs are designed to support working families while providing children with a safe, enriching, and engaging environment rooted in YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

​Camp Info Website Brochure 2026.docx​

RMS is participating in Next Step's Electronic Recycling competition now through April. Please feel free to drop off eligible e-wast at the front office.

Eligible e-waste includes microwaves, TVs, printers, cords, cables, cell phones, computers, computer accessories (monitors, keyboards, mice, computer speakers, etc., whether in working condition or not), tablets, old or broken game consoles, remotes, and AV equipment (i.e., stereos, speakers, DVD players, etc.). But no plastic, non-electronic items (i.e., toys, vacuums, etc.).

Your electronics will be recycled properly or repaired and given to community members who need them.

Note: Did you know you can drop off electronics at the NextStep Donation Center (245 Jackson Street, Eugene) at any time during the competition? Businesses can also donate their electronic waste to schools during the competition—and NextStep will even pick it up! Pickup services are for businesses and schools only, not for individual residents.

Do you have questions or want to know which electronics are accepted? If so, please email erc@nextsteprecycling.org for the latest list and more information.

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.