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At-Risk-Kindergarten (ARK)
The
At-Risk-Kindergarten Program is designed for students who need
additional development in the areas of motor skills, concepts, and
language skills. They are provided with a variety of
opportunities to strengthen these skills. Students in the ARK
program attend kindergarten at their neighborhood school in the
morning before going to the ARK classroom which is housed at
Jefferson Elementary School from 12:20 PM to 3:20 PM each school
day. Sue Pearson is the instructor working with these youngsters.
Band
Students in grades 5 and 6 have the opportunity to participate in
band. Lessons are given weekly at Roosevelt Elementary. Students
work to acheive their own ability level.
Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts
Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts troops meet regularly at Roosevelt
Elementary School. Please contact the school office for more
information.
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Breakfast Program
Roosevelt School is one of two elementary schools in Watertown to
serve breakfast to its students. Meals are served daily from
8:00-8:30 AM. Families may qualify for free or reduced meals by
completing an application form.
Common Sense Parenting
Common Sense Parenting classes offer logical, sensible techniques
and skills for parents to improve their relationship with their
children in a respectful way. The classes meet for 6 weeks
allowing parents the opportunity to try out new skills they have
learned. For more information, contact Roosevelt School. Childcare
is provided for the children of parents who are enrolled in this
course.
DARE (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
The
DARE Program is presented to our sixth graders by an officer from
the Watertown Police Department. Project DARE is a seventeen week
program designed to prevent drug abuse in young people and to
promote understanding concerning their present and future roles as
productive members of our community. DARE is about “being all you
can be, and doing it while being drug and violence free.”
District Preschool
Watertown School District Handicap Preschool is currently housed
at Garfield Elementary and McKinley elementary for all eligible 4
year old children. Handicap Preschool serves the
entire Watertown community and assists with helping children who
have a wide range of disabilities. Many of the children serviced
through this program need assistance with speech and/or physical
handicaps. Mrs. Donna Howard, Handicap Preschool teacher, and Mrs.
Cheryl Knudson, Handicap Speech Therapist, are in charge of the
program. For more information on this program, please contact
Garfield Elementary School.
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English as a Second
Language (ESL)
The
Watertown School District employs an ESL instructor who is
available to assist Watertown Public School students who have
limited proficiency in English.
Field Day
Fifth and sixth grade students have the opportunity to participate
in a district wide track and field competition during the last
week of school. Each student may select three events. Students
prepare for this meet during their track unit in physical
education class.
Fit for Life
The
Roosevelt Fit for Life program is an opportunity for children,
parents, and staff to live a healthy lifestyle. A monthly calendar
is filled out by individuals who participate in this program
indicating the types of physical fitness activities they have done
throughout the month. As points are totaled, participants have the
chance to earn Fit for Life clothing as well as other prizes
sponsored by the Roosevelt PTO. For more information, please
contact Mrs. Doblar at Roosevelt School.
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Foster Grandparents
Roosevelt participates in the Foster Grandparent Program. Our
Foster Grandparent Volunteers work daily from 8:00 AM to 12:00
Noon assisting in classrooms. They work with children on reading,
language arts, or math skills either individually or in a small
group setting. We appreciate our Foster Grandparents and thank
them for sharing their talents with our students. If you would
like to be a Foster Grandparent Volunteer, please contact the
Watertown
Volunteer Center at 886-5270.
GIFT Program
We
have a unique GIFT to offer our third through sixth grade
students here at Roosevelt. After school, students have the
opportunity to take their homework to the library and Get It
Finished Today! This homework room runs from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sessions are held Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A
snack break is also provided during this time.
Girls and Boys Basketball
The
sixth grade basketball program is sponsored by the school district
for boys and girls alike. Students practice and play games after
school. These programs emphasize the development of beginning ball
handling skills.
Girls Volleyball
Girls in 6th grade can participate in Girl's Volleyball. Practices
will be held at Roosevelt Elementary School. Working with these
girls is their coach Mrs. Tressa Weide.
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HOSTS Program
HOSTS (Help One Student To Succeed) is a new program that is being
put into place at Roosevelt School this year. This program is
designed to assist students in readiness, reading, writing,
vocabulary, thinking, and study skills. HOSTS is an instructional
strategy that is integrated into our current school curriculum.
Mentors are assigned to identified students to reinforce the
classroom teacher’s instruction.
Kidscope After School Care
The
Kidscope After School Care Program provides nutritional snacks,
homework help, and learning activities each school day from 3:20
PM to 6:00 PM.
Kidscope Summer Program
Jefferson Elementary, McKinley Elementary, Mellette Elementary
AND/OR Roosevelt Elementary host the Kidscope Summer Program which is run
by the Boys’ and Girl’s Club. Kidscope is a childcare program
that plans and supervises a variety of fun, learning activities
and field trips. Enrichment opportunities such as guitar lessons,
computer lessons, food classes, and Spanish lessons are also
offered. The summer program is open from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
during the summer. For more information, please contact the Boys’
and Girls’ Club at 886-6666.
Learning Center
Roosevelt Elementary has three full time special education
teachers to meet the needs of all students. These instructors are
Mrs. Karen Roe, Nancy Hirsch and Marilyn Chambers. Please
contact these ladies if you have any questions about their
program.
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Occupational Therapy
The
Watertown School District employs an occupational therapist who is
available to work with elementary special education and classroom
teachers on setting up programs for children with occupational
therapy needs.
Orchestra
Students in grades 5 and 6 are eligible to participate in
orchestra. Lessons are given once each week at Roosevelt
Elementary. Students have the opportunity to advance at their
ability level.
Parent Teacher Organization
Roosevelt School Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is an active
group of parents who work hard to provide parental involvement in
our school. The PTO meets monthly to plan for family school
activities and to act as a sounding board for parents. Parental
involvement is the true key to a child's success in school.
Our
PTO officers include: Jerry Cleveland, President; Sarah
Hansen, Vice President, Mary Henning, Treasurer; and Kristi
Herting, Secretary.
Roosevelt Safety Patrol (For our 5th and 6th grade students)
The patrol's job
is to remind students of safety rules learned in the classroom
and to guide them in safe crossing and bus procedures.
Patrols receive instructions in guidelines and procedures during
their training and regular patrol meetings. Duties of all
patrols are:
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Set a good example
and encourage other students to also observe safety rules at
all times.
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Report for duty on time
with proper equipment.
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Know and help enforce
"fairly" all walking or bus stop rules and regulations.
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Report to the patrol
sponsor, administrators, and staff members as needed.
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Provide other assistance to
crossing guards as requested.
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Attend and participate in
all patrol meetings and training sessions.
Patrols are to be at their
posts before the student flow begins, and are to remain at their
posts until all students have been safely helped across the
street. Possible Patrol Times include 8:00 am - 8:25 am
and 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm.
RS & VP (Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program)
The
RS&VP program is a chance for retired senior citizens to volunteer
to assist students as they work to improve reading, math and/or
language arts skills. RS&VP volunteers can choose the days and
amount of time they wish to spend helping students. If you would
like to be a RS&VP volunteer, please contact the Watertown
Volunteer Center at 886-5270.
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SAFE (Student Assistance for Education)
Roosevelt Elementary has a guidance counselor, Mrs. Lisa Fox-Boschee, in
the building for 2 1/2 days per week. Mrs. Fox-Boschee visits each
classroom to present lessons that are preventative in nature.
Some of the topics that are covered include peer relationships and
conflict resolution. She also meets individually with students
and/or families who are experiencing difficulties.
Speech Therapy
Our
speech therapist, Mrs. Kristi Busskohl, is on staff at Roosevelt
School. She meets with students on an individual and group basis
to develop proper speech skills.
Student Advisory
Roosevelt Elementary School is proud to sponsor a student advisory
group made up of children in grades fourth - sixth. Classroom
representatives are elected at the beginning of each school
year. These students assist with special projects during the
school year as well as discuss current issues that come up
throughout the school year.
Student Assistance Program
Roosevelt School has a student assistance team that is available
to assist at-risk students who are experiencing difficulties in
the areas of academics, attendance, health or behavior. The
Student Assistance Program is a confidential place to turn for
help and support. For more information contact Mr. Stacey.
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Summer Reading Program
Our
school library is open two days a week throughout the summer.
Students who reach their summer reading goal are invited to attend
a pool party held at the outdoor pool in Watertown.
Tackle Football
For all interested
4th and 6th grade students offered through the Boys and Girls
Club in Watertown. This program runs from August through
October. Practice is Tuesdays and Thursdays with games
played Saturday mornings.
Wrestling
Wrestling is a district sponsored program for
students in grades 3-6 during the month of February. The students
practice at the school and finish the season with a citywide
tournament at the Senior High.
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