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May 2019 Roosevelt events & opportunities to support the school

Week of May 6th, 2019 - Teacher Appreciation Week at the school. Principal Enna Dancy has received several donations (cash and in-kind) for this event, but is looking for a few more monetary donations. If you wish to donate, contact Ms. Dancy's office for details. 314-776-6040 and ask for the principal's office. Checks would be made payable to Roosevelt High School. 

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 4:30 pm, RCC meeting at Roosevelt, Room 102. 

Friday, May 10, 2019, starting at about 12:30 pm, annual Day of Love event at the school, RCC members and community members welcome. Lunch is usually served in the courtyard area to the south of the school. If you know of a non-profit that would like to set up an information table during the lunch event, let us know so we can get you more information.

Wednesday, May 15, 2019, 4:30 pm - Graduation ceremony at Harris Stowe. Principal Dancy has some tickets in reserve for RCC members. If interested, let us know. 

Sunday, May 26, 2019 noon to 6 pm - Roosevelt Football Breakfasts fundraiser at Riley's Pub, corner of Arsenal & Arkansas. Purchase brats, hotdogs, sides, etc., and eat on the patio. Drinks for purchase at the bar. Raffle items donated by local businesses. Anyone interested in volunteering with set-up or any other time that day, let us know. Ditto if you know of a business that would like to donate a raffle item, like a gift certificate. 

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