RS Weekly Update

March 2026 🍀

March 8th - Daylight Saving Time - Clocks ahead 1 HR

March 13th -

• Walking School Bus
• Trimester 2 Ends

March 14th - Weston PTA Clothing Drive 11:00-12:15 PM

March 17th - St. Patricks Day 🍀

March 20th - Report Cards available on the Genesis Parent Portal

March 24th -

• Early Dismissal @ 1:15 PM - In Service for Staff
• ❌NO MIDDLE EARTH

Capture the memories! The Roosevelt School Yearbook is now available for pre-order. The Yearbook Club is creating a beautiful collection of unforgettable moments, including fun events and portraits of students and staff.

📆 Regular Pricing: $12.00

Orders placed between March 2 and April 22, 2026

🛑 Deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Don't wait! Yearbooks are available by pre-order only—no extra copies will be printed.

How to Order

1. Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com
2. Enter Roosevelt School Code: 11797

3. Search Name OR Add New Name

4. Pay securely using a credit card.

Questions? Contact:

• Katrina De la Cruz: kdelacruz@manvillesd.org

• Orion Nolan: onolan@manvillesd.org

Thank you for supporting our yearbook!

We are reaching out to provide a final update regarding our Lost and Found! As mentioned in our weekly newsletters, we currently have a large collection of items, including jackets, sweatshirts, hats, and more, that have remained unclaimed since the beginning of the year!

We will be handling the remaining items according to the following schedule:

• Final collection: All items will be available for pickup until the end of the school day on March 12th.
• Donation: After the school day concludes, all remaining items will be packed and donated to the Weston PTA clothing drive.

Students are encouraged to check the lost and found during their lunch periods or before/after school!
Thank you for your cooperation in helping these items find their way back home or to a new life through our clothing drive!

As we approach the end of the second trimester, we want to ensure every student has the opportunity to finish strong!

Important Deadlines

• Trimester 2 Ends: Friday, March 13th.

• Missing Work: Please ensure all outstanding assignments and projects are submitted by this date to be included in the final grade.

• Check Genesis Parent Portal: We encourage parents to regularly log into the Genesis Parent Portal to review their child's progress. If you have specific questions regarding an assignment, please reach out directly to your child's homeroom teacher.

We are looking forward to recognizing the hard work of our students! Following the close of the trimester, we will be celebrating High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, and Attendance during a school-wide assembly later this month!

Mondays & Wednesdays - Math Tutoring: 7:40 AM - 8:25 AM

• 3rd Grade Math Tutoring - Ms. Landau & Mrs. De la Cruz
• 4th Grade Math Tutoring - Ms. Miller & Ms. K. Gallagher

Tuesdays & Thursdays - ELA/ESL Tutoring: 7:40 AM - 8:25 AM

• 3rd Grade ELA Tutoring - Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Jaconski
• 4th Grade ELA Tutoring - Ms. K. Gallagher & Mrs. De La Cruz
• 3rd & 4th Grade ESL Tutoring - Ms. Bachrach

Before school tutoring sessions can be found on the Roosevelt School website calendar AND on Parent Square!

Last week, Roosevelt School dove into the magic of books as we celebrated Read Across America Week. Our theme, "Reading is Golden," came to life through a variety of engaging activities designed to honor the joy of reading and help students discover new worlds through stories. Throughout the week, the school also hosted guest readers and held themed dress-down days that kept the energy high

A special thank you goes to Mrs. Carver & Mrs. D. Gallagher for their hard work in coordinating such a "golden" week for our young readers!

Our Read Across America celebration was made even more special by the many familiar faces who stopped by to share their love of reading with our students. We were honored to host a wonderful group of Admin and Community Readers, including local leaders and district administrators, who visited our classrooms to read their favorite stories aloud.

These guest readers didn't just read books; they sparked meaningful conversations and showed our students that reading is a lifelong adventure valued by the entire community. The energy in the building was electric as students welcomed these special guests, making the week a truly collaborative and memorable experience for everyone involved!

A major highlight was the RAA Slumber Party held at the Manville Public Library on March 3rd. Students and families arrived in their favorite pajamas with sleeping bags and pillows in tow, enjoying a cozy evening of reading together, games, and activities. A special Thank you to Ms. Landau, the Manville library, Roosevelt Staff and MHS student volunteers, who all made this event possible!

On Saturday, March 7th, a group of our G&T students traveled to Hillsborough Middle School to participate in the Odyssey of the Mind Tournament. Our teams worked hard, and it was incredible to see their creative solutions come to life!

Competing against schools from across the region, our students showcased their skills in spontaneous problem-solving and presented their long-term performance projects. They demonstrated teamwork, quick thinking, and "out-of-the-box" creativity. We are proud of how well they represented Roosevelt School and the Manville community.

A special thank you to Ms. Adina Hope, our G&T teacher, for her dedication and guidance in preparing the students for this challenge, and to the parents who supported our teams throughout this journey!

This month, Roosevelt students are learning about trustworthiness and the power of positive affirmations during their counseling lessons.

• 3rd graders are creating a Chain of Trust to explore how trust connects us.
• 4th graders are building Trustworthy Friendship Kits to understand what makes a reliable friend.

Through these activities, students will discuss:
✔️ What it means to trust someone
✔️ When it’s okay to share a secret (especially when safety is a concern)
✔️ How positive thinking strengthens friendships
✔️ Choosing a positive affirmation to encourage self-confidence

💡 Conversation Starters for Home:

• Ask your child what they like about themselves and which affirmation they chose.
• Talk about the difference between tattling and telling (reporting concerns for safety).
• Discuss ways they can build trust with friends, teachers, and family members.

Encouraging these conversations at home will help reinforce the values of trust and positivity in their daily lives! 💙

Breakfast: Students purchasing breakfast should arrive to school at 8:25 AM.

Lunch and Snacks can be purchased through Aramark.

MySchoolBucks - Please log into MySchoolBucks to track spending and manage meal accounts.

Dietary Restrictions: If your child has dietary restrictions or should not be purchasing snacks, please reach out to Aramark Food Services directly to make the necessary arrangements. We’re here to ensure that every student has access to nutritious meals that meet their needs.

Caryn Savitsky - Aramark Food Services

Food Service Director K-12 Education - Manville School District

(908) 231-8500, ext. 8519

csavitsky@manvillesd.org

We’d like to remind our families that the Manville School District provides free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch options for students who qualify.

The Manville School District is proud to offer a high-quality, full-day preschool program at no cost to our community. Open to all Manville residents whose children will be 3 or 4 years old before October 1st, our program operates across four convenient locations: HOPES, Jointure, Lightbridge, and Weston.

Registration is open from March 1st through May 1st. Please note that placement is determined via a lottery system held in mid-May. To ensure your child is considered, please have your residency proofs (deed/lease and two utility bills) and updated medical records ready for our online application.

Click Here to Register Today!

We are excited to share this month’s update from the Manville Public Library!

Check it out to see what’s happening at the library this month!

🏐 Girls' Winter Volleyball 🏐

Format: Girls / Ages 10-17

Dates: Feb 9th - Mar 19th

Days/Times: Mondays & Thursdays, 5-7pm

Cost: FREE for qualified families

Location: Franklin Youth Center

Address: 429 Lewis Street, Somerset

Registration: www.atreach.org

Contact: Alexis Gonzalez

Phone: 908-333-4141

To ensure we can support every student and family effectively, please keep the following information in mind regarding our office hours and communication:

• Office Hours: Our main office is open and ready to assist you from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM.

• Planning Your Visit: To ensure the right staff member is available to give you their full attention, we kindly ask that you schedule an appointment before coming to the school. This helps us keep our building secure and our schedules organized.

• Ways to Connect: We welcome communication via phone, voicemail, email, and/or ParentSquare.

• Response Time: We value your outreach! Please keep in mind that our staff follows a response window of 24 hours of the next business day for all messages and inquiries. We appreciate your patience as we work to get back to everyone.

Getting Help: Our Chain of Command

When you have a question or concern, the fastest way to get a resolution is to follow the district's "Chain of Command." This ensures you are speaking directly with the staff member who has firsthand knowledge of the situation.

We love seeing our students' personalities shine, but please remind your child that school-issued Chromebooks should remain free of stickers, decals, and tape. Stickers often leave behind a sticky residue that can be difficult to remove and could cause damage. If you child currently has any stickers or decals, please remove them as soon as possible! Thank you for helping us keep our equipment in great shape!

Just a friendly reminder on how to keep the school updated regarding your child's schedule! You can easily report changes via the Attendance module or the link on the Student Data-Summary screen:

• Reporting an Absence? Use the Notify Attendance screen.

• Picking up Early? Use the Daily Pickup Release screen.

Note: To ensure our staff has enough time to coordinate, please submit or change any early release requests no later than 12:00 PM.