Suits & Setbacks: Winter Formal & The "Fail Forward" Mindset

December in Review: Confidence & Resilience

December at Roosevelt Jr. High was defined by two very different types of confidence. First, the social confidence to step out at the Winter Formal. Second, the internal confidence to handle mistakes and keep going. From the dance floor to the classroom, our Brothers ended the year ready for whatever comes next.

Celebration: Winter Formal & Semester Party

Roosevelt Jr. High IYT Brothers are all smiles, looking sharp and ready for their very first Winter

A chess match in progress during the semester party, where Brothers enjoyed board games and team-bui

Focused competition and laughter during the semester-end food party, as Brothers challenge each othe

The classroom is buzzing with activity as Brothers construct and test their paper airplanes, enjoyin

Brothers take the fun outside, enjoying the fresh air and team-building activities on the grass duri

A close-up of a vibrant orange paper airplane taking flight, part of the fun activities during the s

It was a month of firsts! Our IYT Brothers attended their very first Winter Formal dance, stepping out in style to celebrate the end of the semester. The celebration continued in the classroom with a food party, board games, and team-building activities. It was a memorable day that strengthened the bonds of our Brotherhood.

Resilience "Fail Forward"

Success isn't about being perfect; it's about being persistent. This month, Brothers tackled "Fail Forward," a workshop focused on turning mistakes into learning opportunities. We discussed how setbacks are normal—whether in sports or school—and practiced reframing negative moments into the question: "What can I learn from this?" The goal was to build the grit and growth mindset needed to handle future challenges.

Brother Samuel

Brother Samuel

Grade Improvement We love seeing hard work pay off on the report card! Samuel Benjamin put in the effort this month, improving his AVID class grade from a B+ to an A-, and raising his Language Arts grade from a C to a B. Keep up the great work, Samuel!

Brother of the Month

Brother Joshua

8th Grade

The Entrepreneur Our Brother of the Month, Joshua, is making waves on campus! He is currently building his own brand and printing business, all while improving in academics and sports. Joshua has shown real growth this year, consistently taking initiative—whether he is helping with photography, cleaning up, or leading as a team captain. Way to go, Joshua!

Program Directory & Schedules

Program Manager: ShaLena Evans Phone: 916-595-4381

Email: shalena@improveyourtomorrow.org

Roosevelt Jr. High School

Programming Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays Study Hall: Tuesdays & Thursdays