ROOT ACTIVITY LEARNING CENTER, INc
NEWSLETTER - MAY
2015
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This month, we will be commemorating the
birth of our historical leader, Malcolm X. He
was born Malcolm Little in Omaha, Nebraska
on May 19, 1925. His father was an
organizer in Marcus Garvey's
movement.
Malcolm became the national spokesman for
the Nation of Islam by
1960. By 1964 he had built a mighty link
between Africans throughout the world through
his fiery, charismatic speeches of truth and his
founding of the Organization of Afro-American
Unity, OAU. He was assassinated February 21,
1965.
We will also be celebrating the birthday of a present day Black
leader, Minister Louis Farrakhan, born May 11, 1933.
Minister Farrakhan is the leader of the Nation of Islam
and has fostered cooperative relations among all religions of
African People to uphold unity among Black people. He is the coorganizer of the Million Man March and is a charismatic speaker for
African Americans in the 90's.
OUR ROOTS FAMILY BIRTHDAYS
MAY 2015
Jideoforb Olugbala- 5th , Elanna & Ethan Tyler – 9th ,
Leah & Nehemiah McCain- 22nd, Danyla Bullock– 22nd .
Our birthday party will be held on Friday, May 29,
2015@ 2:30 p.m.
Parent Advisory Committee (PAC), Raffle Drawing
Friday, May 29th @3:00pm in Mama Latoya’s class.
$5.00 for 1 ticket/$20.00 for a book of 5 tickets
REMEMBER!!!! ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE - MAY 11, 2015
Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
STANDARDIZED TESTING /MAY 11th – 13th
3rd - 8th grade standardized testing will be Monday – Thursday, May 11th – 14th. The testing will begin at 9am
sharp. No makeup testing will be given.
CLASS PICTURES - (wear uniform/1st -8th grades) Wednesday, May 13th
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Friday, June, 4 th, 2015
SCHOOL TRIPS
Microsoft – May 14th and 28th (Middle School)
UniverSoul Circus - June 5th
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IMPORTANT: Parents need to have their children at the school by 8:30 a.m. All students must be
at school by 8:30am. If your child arrives after the bus leaves; there is NO acceptance of the
child for that day. Children cannot be left in the office or brought to the trip after the class
leaves the school.
CAREER AWARENESS MONTH - May 21st
Parents are invited to come and discuss their careers with our students. Please discuss: 1) your
career, 2) a typical day, 3) what you enjoy about your career, 4) what preparation is needed for
the career, 5) the typical starting salary & benefits. Also try to have hands-on activities related
to your job for the students.
Our Middle School students are also looking for a whole day apprenticeship in the career of their
choice. Please let us know if you are available to let a student shadow you at your job on Thursday,
May 21st ..
ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS DAYS' PLACEMENT OF THEIR CHILD.
Parent Advisory Meeting (PAC) – Thursday, May 28th @ 6:00 PM
SCHOOL CLOSED - Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day
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“ROOTS ACTIVITY LEARNING CENTER FAMILY FOR YOUR SUPPORT
AND COOPERATION, WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU”
VOLUNTEERING
We welcome any parent who is interested in volunteering in the
classrooms or office.
STUDENT OF THE MONTH
Alexis Johnson/Seventh Grade
Academics and Citizenship
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