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Roosevelt – Saluting Our Employee Graduates!

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT…

The 2008–09 school year has been an extremely eventful year in the Roosevelt Union Free School District. Over the course of this school year, we have accomplished many great and wonderful things, despite the ongoing

challenges that we continue to face. As a team, we worked hard to overcome our adversities, and to ensure that our students received the high quality, standards-based educational program that they so richly deserve. Although we still have a long way to go, I remain positive and optimistic about our future and that of the Roosevelt School Community. As you well know, the end of a school year is the time that we celebrate our students’ accomplishments as they move on to the next level of schooling, through various award and promotion ceremonies. I would like to thank our administrators, teachers, and staff for all of their hard work and effort to provide our students with a quality and comprehensive educational program this year. The excellent educational experiences and services that they provided have inspired our students to think, to learn, to achieve, and to care. I am confident that they will carry these experiences with them forever. In addition to our faculty and staff, I would also like to thank the parents and community for their support, both inside and outside the classroom. Educating our children is a community effort, and you all truly exemplify the team spirit that helps our students achieve their very best. As we look forward to the 2009–10 school year, it is important for the entire Roosevelt School Community to work together with even greater energy and determination in the best interest of our children. We must reflect on our past achievements, assess our progress towards meeting new initiatives, and create the plans that will further enhance academic achievement and improve student enrichment programs. Collectively, I know that we can ensure a bright and successful future for every child. Let’s continue to keep our children as our first priority. Again, I thank you for your continued support of the Roosevelt Union Free School District. I look forward to working together with each of you as we move forward toward our goal of “the relentless pursuit of excellence in all that we do.” May you have a wonderful end of the school year and a restful and rejuvenating summer!

Robert-Wayne HarrisSuperintendent of Schools

Sherina Butler from Washington Rose Elementary School with a Master’s Degree in Education from Hofstra University

Verona Green-Miles from Centennial Avenue Elementary School with a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Adelphi University

Vanessa Russell from the Middle School with a Master’s Degree from Hofstra University

Charmaine Wiley from the High School with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from Adelphi University

Jamel W. Smith from the High School with a Master’s in Education from Brooklyn College

Let’s toss our hats in the air for these educators completing this milestone!

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PR E - KPR E - KPre-K Celebrates a Year of Learning

by Mrs. Jannie West-Mays, Director

Register Your Child for the Fall Now

The Census/Registration Office Is Open All Summer Long!The hours are 8:45 A.M. to 2:30 P.M.

Call 345-7060 or 345-7061 for more information.

Graduation is a time to celebrate accomplishments, reflect on one’s experiences, and most important, to

dream of what is yet to be. The Pre-Kindergarten students marched into their graduation ceremony on June 12th and performed beautifully in front of their families and friends. They exhibited pride in how much they have learned and are confident to accept and meet future challenges. Our graduation theme this year was “Reach for the Stars.” The successful Pre-Kindergarten program in Roosevelt lays the foundation for learning and loving to learn. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “To rise, we must hold a vision of ourselves, spreading our wings, reaching for the sky, saying, I am.” When we share our vision of the children as able to meet all challenges and accepting only their very best, that is building for success; that is empowering the children to proudly say, “I am!” Throughout the school year, the children were meaningfully engaged in exciting learning activities. They learned about themselves and the world around them, and were introduced to the best in children’s literature. The stories and non-fiction literacy opportunities supported the knowledge they were acquiring through their hands-onlearning experiences. The children believe that they are readers and writers; they can pick up a book and make sense of it through the illustrations, text, and their background knowledge. They know if they have a question they can go to a book to find the answer. Highlights of the school year included learning to work together, observing and interacting with the many changes nature brings to our environment, and taking responsibility to care for the classroom and each other.

They learned that when you work cooperatively greatthings happen. Problem-solving is the order of the day for four-year-olds, and our students tirelessly worked toward this end—whether it was to locate the perfect place for a garden to grow, or whose turn it was at the writing center, or why spiders don’t stick to their own webs. They brainstormed and expressed the most creative and thoughtful ideas. Our children participated in activities as we celebrated the inauguration of the first African American President of the United States, Barack Obama. Pre-K proudly adopts his slogan, “Yes we can.” The entire Pre-K family knows that we would not be as successful as we are without the support we receive from the parents of our students. We are proud that our young children and their families consistently participated in our weekly Home-School activities. Children’s language and cognitive development are enhanced when there is a strong, positive connection between what they learn in school and share at home with their family. Parent involvement enabled us to enjoy the fabulous field trips we went on this year. The dental fair at the Air and Space Museum, a live theater production at Hofstra, and the always exciting Big Apple Circus supplemented the children’s learning experiences. We wish all our children and their families a healthy, safe, and enjoyable summer vacation. We encourage everyone to visit the wonderful libraries, museums, and cultural attractions we are so fortunate to have so close to where we live.

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C E N T E N N I A L S C HO O L N E WSC E N T E N N I A L S C HO O L N E WSProgram to Fight Child Obesity Launched in Roosevelt

Limited physical activity and high caloric foods are just two of the negative influences which have led to

a major concern in our nation…childhood obesity. In an effort to confront what some lawmakers and doctors are calling an epidemic, the Roosevelt School District has entered into a joint partnership with the North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System to combat this medical issue. A press conference was recently held at Centennial Avenue Elementary School to launch the program, “Activity Works.” “Activity Works” focuses on nutrition and physical activity as well as attitudes and behaviors toward healthy foods. Local and State officials, including Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi and New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, were also on board to lend their support to the “Activity Works” program. Roosevelt joins four other school districts on Long Island, including North Bellmore, Valley Stream, Westbury, and Glen Cove, where some one thousand second and third graders are participating. Centennial Avenue Elementary School students demonstrated a sample of the “Activity Works”

movements at the press conference where they reenacted some of the movements on the programs’ CD. “Activity Works”comes at no cost to the districts and is completely underwritten by North Shore LIJ and Bank of America.

Centennial Avenue School Celebrates Young Scientistsby Mrs. Lisa Ferrara

Volcanoes spewed lava, lemons were the source of electricity, butterflies metamorphasized in front of

our eyes, lady bugs crawled along in all their glory, the

water cycle was displayed, and giant eyeballs blinked and cried tears. Along with that, states of matter were present, magnetism and electricity were explained, simple machines

showed up, dancing raisins appeared, as did rubber bouncing eggs, colors of the rainbow glowed, and plants grew (just to name a few). On May 18, 2009, Centennial Avenue School’s cafeteria transformed into a Hall of Science. On this day, we held our first Science Exhibition which enabled our students to display their scientific explorations and discoveries of the 2008–2009 school year. Teachers and students proudly set up their experiments and displays in preparation for the Science Exhibition. The students eagerly awaited someone to approach their displays, giving them the opportunity to explain the scientific process to curious onlookers. The evening was a great success, with visits from many parents who were very impressed with their young scientists. We also had visits from Mr. Robert-Wayne Harris, Superintendent of Schools, and Mr. David Weiser, Fiscal Administrator (NYSED).

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Ulysses Byas Students Honored by Health Plusby Lillian Coggins-Watson, Principal

On the evening of Thursday, June 11, 2009, Ulysses Byas Principal Lillian Coggins-Watson, teacher

Mrs. Loren Schleicher, along with Ulysses Byas students and their families, had the privilege to attend and be honored at the Health Plus Eighth Annual Asthma School Poster Contest Awards Ceremony. It was held at Citi Field in New York City. The theme of the contest was “Making the Connection: Asthma, Air Quality and Clean Transportation.” Two of the students, fourth grader Alejandro Barrero and third grader Nathaniel Henderson, were winners in the contest. Students from schools throughout the five boroughs of New York City and Nassau County participated in this competition. The students’ artwork will be displayed in Health Plus New York offices throughout the city, and will be featured in the New York City Department of Transportation 2010 Calendar, which has both a nationwide and international distribution. Ulysses Byas Elementary School is the first school in Nassau County to participate in and win the Asthma

School Poster Contest, setting a precedent with Health Plus and in the New York Metropolitan Area encouraging more schools to be involved in this vital community service organization. The Poster Contest was co-sponsored by the New York City Department of Transportation and the New York Mets Baseball team. Health Plus is one of the largest providers of government-sponsored health insurance plans in New York. The company’s mission is to insure that every child and adult who qualifies has access to free or affordable healthcare. The Poster Contest Awards Ceremony was preceded by a very delectable dinner, and it was followed by complimentary attendance at an evening Mets game. It was a great experience for all and Ulysses Byas Elementary School is very proud of its students. The students look forward to next year’s contest, as well as many other opportunities, while being of service to the greater global community.

C E N T E N N I A L S C HO O L N E WSC E N T E N N I A L S C HO O L N E WSCentennial Avenue School‘s Third Annual “Turn Off the T.V. Week” is a Success!by Mrs. Lisa Ferrara

The purpose of “Turn Off the TV Week” is to raise awareness about the harmful effects of excessive

television-viewing and encourage Centennial Avenue families to reduce the amount of television that they watch—and replace TV time with activities that lead to more literate, productive lives and provide more quality family time. This year, the Centennial Avenue “Turn Off the TV Week” Committee provided Centennial Avenue families with a week of exciting events, providing fun for all. The week began with a Family Book Sharing Night. Centennial families were encouraged to take a night away from television and share their favorite books and stories with each other. The next event was Literacy Night at the Roosevelt Public Library. Mrs. Marie Duran, a library employee and storyteller, captivated Centennial students and their families’ attention with her storytelling skills. Students sat mesmerized as her stories unfolded. We were grateful to have her with us this year.

The following night, the committee planned a Roller Skating Family Night at “United Skates of America.” Sixty-six skaters rolled along the rink. It was so nice to see so many of our families enjoying an evening of roller skating. The fun did not end there. The next afternoon into early evening, we held a BINGO Fun Night. Our P.T.A. helped to serve hot dogs, drinks, and snacks to our families. This was followed by a number of free games of BINGO hosted by Centennial Avenue teachers. Teachers also generously donated prizes of books and board games. Our final event was Family Board Game Night. Centennial families were encouraged to take this time to play their favorite games with their families at home. “Turn Off the TV Week” is about having more fun and turning “on” your life. It’s an opportunity to rediscover the wide range of activities that exist when one unplugs the television. We enjoyed planning these events for our families and hope they enjoyed their break from the television. We thank all of the families who took the time to join us for that week.

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Ulysses Byas Students Tie Science and History Lessons Together UB’s fifth graders visited Sagamore Hill (Theodore Roosevelt’s home) after learning about the U.S. government and its presidents. They also enjoyed walking the 1/2 mile wooded trail that leads to the salt marsh and the beach at Cold Spring Harbor. While there, students observed living and nonliving organisms.

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UB “Chessnuts” Take Top Honors on Long Island Again!For the third year in a row, the Ulysses Byas Chess Team has won first place in the Long Island Chessnuts Chess Tournament. Held in Jericho, New York, Ulysses Byas students went up against competing schools throughout Long Island on May 9th, but none could match these chess pros. Ulysses Byas now has a room dedicated solely to chess where over 40 students meet daily to play this challenging game. The students are looking forward to making a repeat performance in next year’s tournament!

U.B. Teachers Attend Conference on Teaching Peace and Human Rightsby Ms. Chekesha Newman

Ulysses Byas teachers attended a two-day conference on May 28th and 29th, which was hosted by Adelphi

University and the United Nations. The conference was geared toward promoting peace and human rights education in schools. While on Adelphi’s campus, teachers participated in interactive workshops with topics that included interactive global education, challenging oppression in our schools, and critical literacy across the subject areas. At the U.N. Headquarters (May 29th) participants joined in a live video conference with participating educational sites and international sites, including Mexico, Canada, India, and Pakistan. The discussion was aimed at heightening young people’s awareness of human rights and responsible participation in our global society. Teachers had the unique opportunity to initiate dialogue with other teachers from around the world. That segment was chaired by Roosevelt’s own Ms. Marnie Hazelton. Ms. Joan Cheswick was the moderator for the second half of the conference. During this experience, teachers explored the challenges of developing peaceful classrooms and curriculums with global perspectives. The teachers who

attended included: Ms. Charles-Brown, Ms. Cheswick, Ms. Finch, Ms. Joosten, Ms. Newman, and Ms. Wagner-Soumah.

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WA S H I N GT O N RO S EWA S H I N GT O N RO S EWashington Rose Elementary Plus St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital Equals Results!by Ms. Dawn Wilkes

Washington Rose hosted their first annual Math-A-Thon. It began on March 13, 2009 and culminated

on May 15, 2009 with our first-ever Math Olympics. Math-A-Thon is a volunteer-based fundraising program for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. St. Jude is the leader in the fight against catastrophic childhood diseases such as leukemia, brain tumors, and sickle cell disease. By participating in this Math-A-Thon, Washington Rose students were able to support the St. Jude mission of finding cures and saving children across the country and around the world. Washington Rose has been raising money to help children battle cancer since 1989. This year, over a hundred students in grades 3–5 elected to participate in this worthy cause and raised $2,260 for St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. The top fundraisers are Calvin Brown, $200 and Wilbert Diaz, $141. Amanda Kalra, Nia Craig, Joseph Soltren, Bryan Jimenez, and Shaquanna Gibbs each raised $50 or more. Our theme this year was “Pay it Forward.” In keeping with our theme all students who participated in the Math-A-Thon took part in our Math Olympics, a day filled with math games, obstacle courses, art and science activities, and

concluded with a magic show. This was our way of saying “thank you” to our students for making a difference in another child’s life.

Video Conference Lesson at Washington Rose Schoolby Mrs. Catherine Beasley, MST Teacher

On May 5, 2009, fifth graders at Washington Rose School had the unique opportunity to participate

in a video conference lesson with Hofstra University and P.S. 56, which is located in Queens, New York. Professor Irene Plonczak and her graduate student, Farrah Stuber, collaborated with the Washington Rose Science Laboratory to conduct a lesson on Astronomy.

Prior to the video conference, our fifth graders visited the computer lab to conduct intensive research on the solar system and the scientific process and methods used to classify planets. During the video conference, students learned about the criteria scientists use to classify planets, and why Pluto is no longer considered a planet. Students were actively engaged in the lesson and answered many questions. Our young scientists were amazed that they were able to receive instruction from a college professor and a graduate student, as well as interact with fifth graders from Queens, without leaving their school.

The video conference lesson, which is aligned with the National Science Standards and New York State Science Standards, challenged students academically and intellectually while providing them with a realistic view of how technology is used in the real world. In addition, this experience will help students acquire skills they need to survive in a complex, highly technological society.It is imperative that we prepare our students for the 21st century.

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WA S H I N GT O N RO S EWA S H I N GT O N RO S EWashington Rose “Springs” into Musicby Mr. Victor Kastel, Music Teacher

Students, faculty, and parents were all treated to the Washington Rose Spring Concert on Thursday, May

21,2009. Both the Band and Glee Club did a fantastic job. Songs like “Swinging on a Star,” were performed by the Glee Club and “Stand By Me” was played by the band on their brand new instruments. These were just a few of the highlights enjoyed by all. We will miss our fifth grade performers as they graduate and go on to Middle School. Two of our All-

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Roosevelt Middle School’s Green Team Celebrates Earth Day at the Roosevelt Preserveby Leslie Pieters

MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSMIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS

Joined by the upperclassmen of the Roosevelt Science Club, budding environmental scientists/enthusiasts, like

Green Leader, Joanna Jacobo-Escobar, visited the 75-acre Roosevelt Preserve on Earth Day along with the North Shore Land Alliance and Councilwoman Dorothy Goosbyto “clean-up and green-up!” Students were educated on birds of prey, learned about invasive plants such as the garlic mustard and, of course, enjoyed a beautiful day in the woods. Students were

amazed that only 1.2 miles (4 laps around the track) away from their school and even closer to their homes, there isthis green oasis on Frederick Avenue for all to enjoy! The walk, along with apples, popcorn, and juice, only added more to this great day of applied learning for the Roosevelt Middle School Green Team. Students realized their responsibility to maintain a safe, clean and healthy community.

County fifth grade girls (shown to the right), Alleyna Alleyne and Keyhanne Jackson, both showed the discipline and hard work needed to succeed into excellence,“Brava!”

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MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSMIDDLE SCHOOL NEWSMiddle School Hosts National Junior Honor Society Ceremonyby Ms. Leslie Pieters

The National Junior Honor Society held their Induction Ceremony on Thursday, May 21, 2009, in the Roosevelt

Middle School auditorium. It was a beautiful program which included remarks by Superintendent Robert-Wayne Harris and Principal Dr. Robert Tucker. The program was highlighted by a Candle Lighting Ceremony and a beautiful musical selection by Assistant Principal, Ms. Barbara Solomon. The following are the names of those student inductees:

Crystal CarterVanessa ChicasJoseline ColladoZareya ColeRacquel CooperDijurnett Coote-AndersonSharod DanielAshe DavisBrenda DelcidMario Dominguez

Jada Dunn Mirna Escobar Jacqueline Fernandez Naomi Harris Kiara Hernandez Raven Jones Ingrid Leiva Devon Linton

Jacqueline LopezAna Yanes MartinezDolores MartinezKaren MartinezKevin MembranoToni MeritNykema MpamaJefferson PerazaFranklin PortilloDanny QuijanoEvelyn SanchezCullinna SwindellTiara WareStefanie ZapataKevin ZecenaJuana ZelayaNathalie Zavala

Members of the Middle School National Junior Honor Society and sponsors Assistant Principal Barbara Solomon and teacher Dawn Sealy.

The EGGciting Chick Hatch in Mrs. Shwonik’s Middle School Science ClassesWritten collaboratively by Reyna Arriaza, Jocelyn Cartagena, Zareya Cole, Louise Crawford, Jada Dunn, Jacqueline Lopez, Janese Martin, Sandra Martinez, Monifa Norwood

Mrs. Shwonik’s class began an “eggciting” project in May—and it was not as simple as getting an egg

and watching it hatch. Before we began the egg hatch, we learned the parts of an egg. Fertilized and un-fertilizedeggs both have the same parts. Mrs. Shwonik brought in one dozen eggs from her hens, so they were “farm fresh” and she also brought in one dozen unfertilized “store bought” eggs. We learned the importance of each part. We even compared the farm-fresh eggs with the store- bought eggs. Then, our teacher, Mrs. Shwonik, purchased one dozen fertilized chicken eggs from the Suffolk County Farm. They were fertilized eggs because they came from a hen house where there were roosters. On May 8, 2009, we placed the fertilized eggs in the incubator. The incubator is a special container that keeps the eggs warm. A turner, which acts like a mother hen, is also placed in the incubator. It turns the eggs just like the mother turns her eggs during the day. After a few days, we checked the eggs to see if they were developing. Thisprocess is called candling. Candling the eggs was amazing. When we candled the eggs, we looked for veins. On day 13, we were able to see the embryo moving and jumping. Candling the eggs was very cool. The chicks were supposed to hatch on May 29, 2009, but they started hatching early. When the first chick was hatching, our whole class gathered around the incubator and watched. The hatch takes about 35 minutes from start to finish. Some of the chicks came out of the shell with the shell membrane and the chalazae stuck to them. The chick must stay in the incubator for 24 hours to dry off. When it is dry it can be moved into the brooder box. Our most memorable moments of the chick hatch was watching the actual hatch. We learned so many things and had fun at the same time.

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H IGH S C HO O L N E WSH IGH S C HO O L N E WSHigh School Media Students Recognized for Student-produced PSA

Students in the High School’s Communications Media Class have just come off a whirlwind of activities and

appearances following the completion of their student- produced public service announcement. Along with their teacher, Ms. Vivian Isom and Mrs. Ann Graf of “The Actor’s Garage,” these ten students—Jasmine Powell, Jaquan McCrary, Joann Tyson, Shirley Capron, Jasmine Winecoff, Yasmine Preston, Enaiya Bonaparte, Michael Lemmon, Devante Woodberry, and Frodley Louis thrust their school and their district into a positive light by focusing on ways to improve their community. The goal of the public service announcement was to deter students from the negative lures of the streets and to instead concentrate on education. These students not only came up with the idea, but wrote the script and acted in the final production. Funded by the “Peacemakers Program” out of the office of District Attorney Kathleen Rice, the public service announcement was featured in Newsday and shown on their website. As a result, it was viewed by the grassroots organization “New Yorkers Against Gun Violence.” They in turn contacted the school and invited the students to come to Albany where they showed the production again and spoke about their involvement in the creation. They were joined by Assemblywoman Earlene

Hooper, who supported the students by giving comments. Following their presentation, the more than 200 spectators gave Roosevelt students a standing ovation. Finally, Ms. Marnie Hazelton of Roosevelt’s District Office, nominated the students and teachers for an award called “Above and Beyond,” sponsored by Channel 7 Eyewitness News. The students were featured on that program on Saturday, June 20th, where they were interviewed. As a result of this experience, these students will have memories they won’t soon forget.

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A LT E R N AT I V E L E A R N I N G P R O G R A MA LT E R N AT I V E L E A R N I N G P R O G R A MAlternative Learning Students Go “Down the River”by Mr. Justin Postiglione

Throughout the 2008–2009 school year, teachers in the Alternative Learning Program...formally called the

“New Horizons Program,” were eager to introduce their students to the beauty, splendor, and worth that the Delaware River has to offer. As residents of an urban community, this at-risk student population has not had the opportunity to witness the empowerment of nature. This life-changing trip may have proven to be the deciding factor in the path our students travel in life. The Delaware River is the largest free-flowing river in the Eastern United States. The section of the river that students ventured down is designated a National Wild

and Scenic River. It provided a breath-taking opportunity for our students to experience. This exhilarating occasion

allowed the students to connect with nature, leaving behind ubiquitous distractions, such as iPods and cell phones. The experiences, memories, and educational benefits of this trip have led our students toward the path of success and confidence in their lives, dissuading them from the negative influences that have become all too customary.

In the future, our teachers and administrators hope topartake in this adventure once again, preparing our young leaders of tomorrow for the challenges that await them!

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H IGH S C HO O L N E WSH IGH S C HO O L N E WSSophomore Nominated For Top Science Award

High School Students Take Part in CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) Challenge

A team of students from Ms. Wright’s forensic class took on a real “CSI” (crime-scene investigation) challenge

when they participated in a “Whodunit” exercise with the New York City Medical Examiner’s office. According to Ms. Wright, “Although we didn’t place in the top three, the students were praised for their ‘excellent lab skills,’ by an evaluator from the NYC Medical Examiner’s office.” This was the ninth year for the challenge and the first time that Roosevelt has participated. Ms. Wright says it won’t be Roosevelt’s last time in this remarkable and thought-provoking event. “They did a great job and overall they all had a good time,” said Ms. Wright.

Roosevelt High School sophomore, Bria Patrick, was nominated for the 20th Annual Long Island-American

Chemical Society High School Award. She received recognition in a ceremonial dinner at St. John’s University on June 9, 2009. The featured speaker was none other than Dr. Denton Ebel of the American Museum of Natural History. Dr. Ebel presented “Meteorites and Comets; Chemical Traces of the Birth of Solar System” as the topic. Bria’s chemistry teacher is Dr. Mahyar Nikpour. Congratulations to Bria!

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Roosevelt Rahiem Returns, February 2010...Save the date: Tuesday, February 2, 2010!

On a brisk February morning, Science Club members hosted an early morning breakfast to welcome Roosevelt Rahiem! The famed woodchuck arrived as he always does, under the bleachers in the back of the high school. Although some were afraid, Science Club president, KevinWilson, a 10th grader, encouraged all in attendance to embrace and take pictures with Rahiem. After the photo ops, Rahiem went back into his hole after letting us know we would have to endure six more weeks of winter! Rahiem returns to Roosevelt on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 to foretell when spring will start. We plan to welcome him once again with great fanfare!

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Chamise Thompson and Shirley Capron could one day find themselves on the staff of Newsday or

ABC television—if they have their way. Both young ladies have been accepted into the Robert W. Greene High School Journalism Institute. The girls will spend ten days on the campus of Stony Brook University with other students from across Long Island. They will learn about journalism from some of this region’s top news professionals in Stony Brook’s “newsroom of the future.” What makes this honor even more special is that Chamise and Shirley were the only two students outof 18 who came from the same high school. Dozens of students applied, but less than 24 students were selected. They will receive free tuition, room, board, and an invaluable amount of experience as a result of this opportunity. Chamise and Shirley, Roosevelt is proud of you!