RS Weekly Update

February 2025 💘

February 2nd-6th - National School Counseling Week

• Monday - PJs & Positive Vibes/Wear your favorite pajamas
• Tuesday - Bright minds, bright future/Wear neon or bright colors
• Wednesday - Brewing big dreams/Wear college gear or a career outfit
• Thursday - A unique blend/Wear your favorite color or prints
• Friday - Thanks a Latte/ Wear our school colors or Manville gear

February 5th -

• Early Dismissal - ❌NO MIDDLE EARTH
• Parent Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 PM - If your child's teacher needs to meet with you, you will receive an invitation/information directly from them via email, Parent Square, OR phone!

February 6th - Walking School Bus (Tentative)

February 13th - Roosevelt Winter Social ⛄ 2:30-4:00 PM

February 16th & 17th - NO SCHOOL❌

February 20th - 3rd Grade Culture Showcase

February 23rd-27th - ACCESS Testing for MLs/ESL

February 25th - PreK-4 Science Fair

Just a reminder that there is NO AFTER SCHOOL CHORUS CLUB this week! Mrs. Maldonado-Gorsak will resume club on Monday, February 9th!

Please join us in celebrating National School Counselors Week with a week-long dress-down event honoring the dedication, compassion, and support that our school counselors provide to the entire school community!

Ms. Theresa Gonzalez

Mrs. Jamie Lopes

Mrs. Leidy Cuas

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Monday - PJs & Positive Vibes

Tuesday - Bright Minds, Bright Futures

Wednesday - Brewing Big Dreams

Thursday - A Unique Blend

Friday - Thanks a Latte

Who Makes Your Day Brighter at Roosevelt School? Every day, our staff works tirelessly to live out our mission: Every Child! Every Day! But we know that some of the most impactful moments happen in the small interactions—the way a teacher encourages a student or how an office worker makes a family feel welcome. We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to nominate a staff member for the January 2026 Staff Member of the Month. Whether it’s a teacher, aide, or member of our support staff, tell us how they’ve gone "above and beyond" for our school community.

Yearbook Club is an exciting opportunity where you will be able to help put together cherished memories, apply critical thinking, creativity, teamwork, and technology skills. You will be responsible for taking pictures and designing the yearbook for Roosevelt School for the end of the year!

If you are interested, please pick up an interest form outside of the B5 Homeroom and return to Mrs. De la Cruz/Mrs. Nolan NO LATER than Friday, February 6. We will be drawing names that day to participate in this wonderful opportunity!

Get ready for an afternoon of music, games, dancing, and refreshments! The Roosevelt School Winter Social will take place on Friday, February 13th, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM.

Important Details:

• RSVP Required: A completed permission form must be returned to the school by Thursday, February 12th for students to participate.

• Dismissal: Parents can choose to have their child dismissed at the regular 3:10 PM time or stay for the full event until 4:00 PM.

• Expectations: Please note that attendance is a privilege. Students must continue to demonstrate positive behavior and follow Roosevelt Road expectations leading up to the event to participate.

We are excited to invite you to a special event celebrating the diverse cultures and heritages that our 3rd-grade students have chosen to research and present! Over the past few weeks, the students have been learning about the history and traditions of different cultures and regions, and they are eager to share what they have learned through presentations.

Event Details:

Date: Friday, February 20, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM
Location: Roosevelt School - Multipurpose Room

*Please park in the gravel lot between North 3rd and 4th Ave

This is a wonderful opportunity to see the amazing work that our classes have done while exploring different cultures. We hope you will join us to celebrate the diversity and richness of the world.

The Weston-Roosevelt Science Fair will be held at Weston School on February 25th from 5:30–7:00 PM. Students will have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, curiosity, and scientific thinking through a variety of exciting projects.

Registration must be completed no later than February 7th. Please return the completed form to your child’s teacher.

👉 Click here for the Spanish Form.

ACCESS testing for students in the ESL program will begin the week of February 23. This test measures students' English proficiency in Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. A detailed letter with more information will be sent home.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Catelli at ecatelli@manvillesd.org OR Mrs. Bachrach at abachrach@manvillesd.org.

A huge round of applause for our talented 3rd Graders and After School Chorus for a spectacular winter concert performance! From start to finish, our students filled the MHS auditorium with winter spirit. It was wonderful to see their hard work pay off in front of such a supportive audience of family and friends. A special thank you to Mrs. Maldonado-Gorsak for leading the way, to our wonderful Roosevelt School staff, AND our incredible parent volunteers!

On Friday, January 30th students took part in our 4th Annual Mental Health Awareness and Acceptance Assembly. The assembly was designed to reduce stigma surrounding mental health, increase awareness of the importance of mental health, and to promote effective coping skills. Students rotated with their class to a variety of different stations to try out different coping strategies. This year's stations were mental health rocks - where students design their own positive rock to be displayed in our rock garden, zumba, sound healing, mindfulness, yoga/breathwork, and sketching.

A huge shout out to Ms. Gonzalez for planning and organizing such an fun and impactful day! Thank you also to our staff Ms. Bachrach, Mrs. Lavy, Mrs. Maldonado-Gorsak, Mrs. Gallagher, Mrs. Carver, Mrs. Cuas and Ms. Aragon for leading our rotation stations!

The 4th Annual 3rd Grade Great Paper Airplane Contest took place on Friday, January 30, 2026! Students put their creativity and engineering skills to the test, resulting in six first-place classroom winners, one overall champion, and six Best Design award recipients. The event was a fun and exciting celebration of innovation, problem-solving, and friendly competition.

A special shout out to Mrs. Lavy and Mrs. Ohlson for providing our students with this fun and collaborative STEM/ART experience!

🏆 1st Place Overall Champion:

Zakhar (Ms. Landau's HR)

🏅1st Place Classroom Winners:

Joseph (Mrs. Nolan/Mrs. De la Cruz HR)

Jakob (Ms. Szep HR)

Logan (Ms. Moya/Mrs. Rashduni HR)

David K. (Ms. Leip HR)

Wyatt (Mrs. Jaconski HR)

🏅1st Place Design Awards:

Lyanna (Mrs. Nolan/Mrs. De la Cruz HR)

Jairo & Valentina (Ms. Moya/Mrs. Rashduni HR)

Ella (Ms. Leip HR)

William & Mia (Ms. Landau HR)

Elliot & Moises (Mrs. Jaconski HR)

Eliza (Ms. Szep HR)

This week in STEM was our 3rd Digital Citizenship Day of the year for 3rd and 4th grade students.

Common sense media points out the following: "As kids grow, they'll naturally start to communicate more online. But some of what they see could make them feel hurt, sad, angry, or even fearful. Help your students build empathy for others and learn strategies to use when confronted with cyberbullying."

Family Tips

K–12 Family Tips: Cyberbullying & Online Harms | Common Sense EducationTips para familias con niños de kínder a 5to grado: Ciberbullying, drama digital y expresiones de odio | Common Sense Education

Family Activity

Family Activity - Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech - Grades 3-5_ES - Google Slides

Family Activity - Cyberbullying, Digital Drama & Hate Speech - Grades 3-5 - Google Slides

In February our lessons will be focused on fairness and calming. Students will learn about the important differences between fair and equal. Student will also have the opportunity to practice calming techniques such as taking deep breaths, practicing mindfulness, and talking it out.

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.

🏐 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

Dear Manville High School Alumni, Staff, and Community Members,

We are excited to announce the 2nd Annual Manville High School Hall of Fame Ceremony, celebrating the outstanding alumni, staff, and community members who have made a lasting impact on Manville High School.

📅 : Friday, April 24, 2026
⏰: 6:00 PM
📍 : Somerville Elks

For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional Hall of Fame information, please visit our website!
Be sure to sign up for email updates on the website to stay informed about announcements, honorees, and event details as the ceremony approaches.

We look forward to celebrating the rich legacy of Manville High School with you!

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.

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.