We are thrilled to share the wonderful results of our Toy Drive. Our original goal was 150 toys, and thanks to your incredible generosity, we collected an amazing 265 toys! We would like to express our sincerest gratitude to every student, family, and staff member who contributed. Your kindness and willingness to give truly made…

Roosevelt held its first Emergency Family Preparedness Planning event on Wednesday, December 10. We plan to host the event again in the spring. In the meantime, we wish to share the wonderful resources provided by Claudia Bautista-Nicholas, President of the SMMCTA, who presented at our Parent Education event. For any questions, please contact: ptapresidentteddy@gmail.com  

Why do kids do what they do? Understanding behavior starts with knowing what drives it. In this online Zoom session, SMMUSD Behavioral Specialist Liz Sciutto will explain how children’s behavior shifts across developmental stages, what challenging behaviors are communicating, and how families can respond in supportive, proactive ways. Liz will share practical strategies you can…

The National PTA is encouraging families to support two new initiatives. Go to the California PTA website and sign a letter to your senator today! 1. Urge Congress to Support Students with Disabilities: Submit a form letter to your senator to petition for the IDEA Full Funding Act. 2. Urge Congress to Champion Investments in…

Hello, Roosevelt Families! Welcome to December! As we wrap up a season of gratitude and close out our Thanksgiving celebrations, the holiday spirit continues to flow warmly through our Roosevelt community. This time of year invites us to carry forward the appreciation we felt in November and channel it into connection, generosity, and joy. At…

Thin out your family's sneaker collection without trashing your old kicks. An estimated 600 million pairs of shoes go into America’s landfills every year — 100% of these sneakers can be recycled, and the majority of them can still be reused. You can still drop off any unwanted sneakers, no matter the condition, in the…

Emergency Family Planning Event — Dec 10, 6:00-7:30 p.m. With the one-year anniversary of the Palisades Fire approaching, we want families to be prepared and know what to do in case of an emergency. Join Claudia Bautista-Nicholas, President of Santa Monica Malibu Classroom Teachers Association, as she presents best practices for ensuring the safety of…

Roosevelt’s 2025 Toy Drive is in full swing! The first week is done, and only 25 toys have been donated, but we can do much better!  This is our last week of the Toy Drive (ends Dec 12), so please consider donating new, unwrapped toys to our amazing charity recipient this year, The Midnight Mission!…

Roosevelt Community — Get Ready for an Epic Night Under the Stars! Mark your calendars for Tuesday, December 9, because Movie Night is back and better than ever! Join us on the Big Yard for an exciting screening of KPOP Demon Hunters — an action-packed, family-friendly favorite your kids will LOVE. Gates open at 5:15…

Please see below for item pick up information this coming week: Pickup Schedule - for physical items: Monday, December 8: 8:15–8:40 a.m. — Front Lawn (Lincoln and Montana Ave) Tuesday, December 9: 5:00–5:30 p.m. — Big Yard (before Movie Night) Wednesday, December 10: 9:30–10:00 a.m. — Front Lawn (Lincoln and Montana Ave) Thursday, December 11:…