Roosevelt Elementary Home of the Roughriders

Isis Contreras Principal

December 2016 Vol. VI Issue 4

Dear Roosevelt Parents, December is here and the world is gearing up to celebrate a variety of holidays. No matter which of the holidays you observe, they all present a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with family members. I can’t imagine a greater gift than spending special time with those you love the most!!! Parents, student attendance on a regular basis is essential throughout the year for children to maximize their learning, but especially in the second half of the school year. Please be sure to help get your children to school regularly and on time. If they are sick, etc., we certainly understand. We want the best for your child (ren) and strongly believe that they gain the most from being at school on a consistent basis. Thank you for your help and support in this regard. As winter approaches, the possibility exists for storms that would require the Superintendent to order a school cancellation, delayed opening or an emergency early closing. The Medford School District will use an automated system to notify families in the event of a school cancellation, weather delay, or other urgent messages. If you have not yet verified your phone numbers for this service, please call the school office. I would like to take this opportunity to wish you a wonderful holiday season from all of us at Roosevelt Elementary!!! As always, thank you for all of your support!!!

Isis Contreras Principal

Holiday Sing at Roosevelt

Students in music classes are preparing for a “Holiday Sing,” an assembly that will be open to families as well as students at Roosevelt. Each grade level will perform 2 or 3 songs for the rest of the school. The assembly will include songs about winter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah. There will be one show on Friday, December 16th, at 1:30 pm in our Gym. All students in grades K-6 will perform. Parents are encouraged to come and enjoy the beautiful music our students have prepared. There is no clothing requirement for students, but this is a nice opportunity to dress up a little bit. We hope you can attend! ~ Mrs. Katzmar, Roosevelt Music Teacher

Dads! Come join us for a quick reading tip, yummy donuts, and time for reading together with your child. DATE: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 TIME: 7:30 – 8:15 am WHERE: Roosevelt Elementary School Gym and Main Commons Area Please sign up by Tuesday, Dec. 6th. (Sign-up sheet will be sent home in your child’s Friday Folder). Special note: In place of a dad, feel free to invite an uncle, grandpa, other male role model, a mom, an aunt, a grandma, or other female role model.

RISE TO READ

Come join our early morning fun! Bring your family every Friday morning for a great time of reading together in our Main Commons.

STARTS: December 2nd TIME: 7:30am-7:50am

Check out our festive fall and science books!

All students are invited to a fun after-school event sponsored by the “Good News Club”. Students will enjoy games, music, story and a snack. Permission slips are available at the school office and will be sent home in this week’s Friday Folder.

Thursday, Dec. 15th 2:35 pm – 3:35 pm

Kindergarten Commons

Christmas Across America

Community Events WINTER BREAK CAMPS These special day camps are designed to meet both parents’ and children’s needs for fun recreational activities during no school days. Camps are staffed by trained recreation leaders and each camp session is divided into three age groups to ensure age-appropriate activities. Campers enjoy games in our Youth Activity Center, sports in our gymnasium, cool crafts, and our inflatable playground. Register early, as camp spaces are expected to fill up quickly. Call 541-774-2400 or go to www.playmedford.com YMCA Instructional Basketball – Registration is now open for students in Grades K-6. Online registration at www.rvymca.org or call 541-772-6295 THEATER PRODUCTIONS

1) “The Nutcracker” at Crater Performing Arts Center. Dec. 10,11,16,17 & 18, www.studioroxander.com or (541) 773-7272

2) Miss Diana’s School of Ballet presents “Nutcracker 2016” at the NMHS Auditorium Dec. 17 & 18 www.missdianas.com or (541) 941-7007

Check out our Roosevelt website for more information about upcoming events and activities. Click here for website Also check out our Roosevelt Facebook page for school information: Roosevelt Facebook Page

Broccoli Basics

Give Your Family More of the Good Stuff!

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Types of BroccoliGreen broccoli (Calabrese) –most common typeof broccoli.Light greenstalks withdark greenheads of closed flowerbuds. Stems, leaves and headare edible.Broccolini – a natural cross

between broccoli (Calabrese) and

Chinese broccoli(kai lan). Dark greenin color with smallheads and long thinstalks. It is sweeterand more tender

than broccoli.Broccoflower (Romanesco) - a cross betweenbroccoli and cauliflower.Has bright,light greencurds. Somevarieties have interesting shapes. Raw tastesmuch like cauliflower; cookedtastes more like broccoli.

� Choose fresh broccoli with afirm stem and tightly packed,dark green heads.

� Avoid broccoli that looks limp, has an odor or has budsopening to show yellow.

� Although broccoli is availableyear round, it may cost less during peak months of Octoberthrough April.

� Frozen broccoli is available year round and might becheaper than fresh. Check the cost per ounce to find thecheapest package size andbrand.

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1 pound fresh broccoli makes about 2 cups chopped

� Store broccoli in the refrigerator in open or perforated plastic bags(make 20 holes in a medium bag).For best quality use within a week.� Wash just before using. � Stalks are nutritious too! Cut them in even slices or strips so they cookquickly. Heavy, woody stalks mayneed to be peeled.

� Broccoli can be frozen. Blanchingfirst helps keep the color and flavor atbest quality.

Cooking with Broccoli

Sesame Broccoli Ingredients:1 Tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)1 teaspoon sesame oil (or vegetable oil)3 cups chopped broccoli, fresh or frozen2 Tablespoons water1 Tablespoon vinegar or water2 teaspoons soy sauce1 Tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon corn starch⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:1. Toast sesame seeds (if using) in a dry skillet on medium-high heat for 3 minutesor until golden brown. Set aside.2. In a medium skillet sauté broccoli in oilover medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. 3. In a small bowl combine water, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch and red pepper flakes (if using).4. Add the sauce mixture to the broccoli in the skillet. Stir and cook until the broccoliis tender and the sauce has thickened,about 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with toastedsesame seeds (optional). Serve.5. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.

Makes 2 cupsPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 15 minutes

Fix Broccoli Many Ways� Serve raw in a salad, on a veggie tray with hummus or low-fat dip or grate thestalk to use in slaw.� Toss with a small amount of oil and roast at 400 to 450 degrees F. � Steam in a steamer basket over boiling water in a covered saucepan.� Microwave on high in a small amount ofadded water. � Sauté in a small amount of oil.� Boil in enough water to cover.Cook only until tender. Overcooking may cause broccoli to turn an olive-green colorand have an unpleasant sulfur odor.Cooking time depends on size of pieces. Test by poking with a fork.

Go to FoodHero.orgfor easy, tasty

broccoli recipes

When kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it.Show kids how to:� wash produce under cool running water.� measure ingredients and stir them

together.� peel or cut vegetables.

Broccoli & EverythingSaladIngredients:3 cups fresh broccoli, chopped1 medium carrot, peeled and diced2 stalks celery, thinly sliced½ cup raisins¼ cup onion, chopped1 cup cooked ham, chicken or turkey, diced¼ cup light mayonnaise½ cup nonfat plain yogurt1 Tablespoon sugar1 teaspoon vinegar

Directions:1. In a large bowl mix together broccoli, carrot, celery, raisins, onion and cookedmeat.2. In a separate bowl, mix together mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar and vinegar.3. Add mayonnaise mixture to salad and mix well.4. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours.Makes 5 cupsPrep time: 15 minutes