Roosevelt Report

Principal Points

Dear Roosevelt Families,

March is here—and with it comes one of our favorite times of the year: March Is Reading Month! There is something truly special about this month in schools. The excitement, the creativity, and the joy around books is contagious—and our students are already off to an amazing start.

We kicked off March Is Reading Month with our “Read Like an Olympian” assembly on Friday, and it was a blast! Students learned that just like Olympians train with purpose and dedication, strong readers build their skills through practice, stamina, and goal-setting. The energy in the room was incredible, and our Tigers were ready to take on the challenge!

Throughout the month, students have been encouraged to set a personal reading goal—and we love how flexible and student-centered these goals are. Goals may include:

Reading a certain number of books
Reading every day
Reading for a set amount of time each day
Exploring new genres or favorite authors

The goal is simple and powerful: READ, READ, READ!

Reading is one of the most important skills students develop in elementary school. It strengthens vocabulary, builds background knowledge, sparks imagination, and supports learning across all subject areas. Just as importantly, reading helps children develop confidence and a lifelong love of learning.

March Is Reading Month will be filled with fun activities, special moments, celebrations, and lots of reading joy. We can’t wait to share in this exciting month with our students and families.

Thank you for continuing to support reading at home—whether it’s a bedtime story, a trip to the library, or simply talking about books your child enjoys. Together, we are building strong readers and confident learners.

Happy Reading!

Mrs. Samouelian

Students have designed their gold medals and reading to EARN GOLD!

GO FOR GOLD, TIGERS!

“Olympians Train Daily—So Do Great Readers. Read for Gold!”

Congratulations to our Tigers of the Month!

Carty-Ezra Alva

Mayne- Stephanie Grier-Davis

Vanairsdale- Remi Gazdecki

Simons- Mark Gordanier

Garbutt-Eleanor Campbell

Childress- Briella Nunneley

Sleep- Jahlaya Mitchell

Barwikowski- CJ Longerbeam

Halimi- Issac Tacuva-Bejarano

Cavalier- Ezra Coates

Matties- Colton DeCapite

Trybus- Brady Stowell

Culp- Arlayna Coburn

Currie- James Switzer

Shelide-Chase Henry

Petrie -Leyton Dewyer

Congratulations to Adley Southard!

We are so proud of you. Adley gets to create a Theme Day for Roosevelt. Stay tuned to find out what she chooses!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

March 1- Introducing Match Character Trait - Integrity

March 3 - PTA Meeting at 6pm in the LMC

March 4- End of 2nd Trimester

March 5- Skate Night 5:30-7:30pm (see PTA info at the bottom)

March 6-Half Day of School Dismissal 12:10 p.m. - Teacher Report Cards

March 9 -NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day

March 10- Spring Picture Day

March 16- PTA Cookies and Canvas

March 18- Report Cards Viewable on Parent Connect

March 24- Annie's Dine to Donate- Roosevelt Staff will be serving food.

March 27 - Dress as a Book Character Popcorn Day

March 30-April 5- NO SCHOOL Spring Break

April 6- School Resumes

This week we celebrated Founder’s Day with our amazing PTA Board. We recognized one staff member and one parent for the many wonderful ways they support our school community. This year we would like to recognize Mrs. Becky Barwikowski (2nd grade teacher) and Mrs. Shannon Fox (parent).

Also, a special Thank you to the Roosevelt PTA for creating an amazing center piece that represented the hands of all of our Tigers. Every Tiger Belongs at Roosevelt!

We are so grateful for their time, dedication, and positive impact on Roosevelt!

At Roosevelt, we believe integrity is one of the most important character traits we can help children develop. Integrity means doing the right thing—even when no one is watching. It’s about honesty, responsibility, and making choices that reflect our values.

What does integrity look like at school?

You’ll see integrity when students:

Tell the truth, even when it’s hard
Take responsibility for their actions and choices
Do their own work and give their best effort
Follow expectations when an adult isn’t nearby
Treat others with fairness, kindness, and respect
Admit mistakes and work to make things right

We teach integrity through daily moments—classroom conversations, Morning Meetings, problem-solving situations, and reflections. Teachers model integrity by being consistent, fair, and transparent, and students are encouraged to reflect on their choices and learn from them.

Just as importantly, we recognize integrity. When students demonstrate honesty, responsibility, or accountability, we celebrate those moments—because character matters just as much as academics.

How families can help at home

Talk with your child about making good choices, even in small moments
Praise honesty and effort, not just outcomes
Encourage your child to reflect: “Was that the right choice? What could I do next time?”

Roosevelt families should attend the PARENT orientation at Cooper on

May 21, 2026 from 7:00-7:45pm

Watch A Day In the Life of an LPS Kindergartner! Click Below!

Kindergarten Registration opens on March 2nd. We are excited to start the process to meet and welcome new families to Randolph. If you have a neighbor or friend that lives in the Roosevelt Neighborhood please share and let them know about March 2 and share this video "A Day in the Life of an LPS Kindergartner by CLICKING HERE.

E-Backpack Mail - Click Here for Community Events

BOOK FAIR THANK YOUS!

Thank you to all our parent volunteers who helped with Book Fair last week! Without

you, things would not have been successful as they were - we appreciate you!

PTA ELECTIONS

Nominations for the PTA 26-27 board will be open starting 3/3. All positions are open for nominations. Want to get involved with all the fun events hosted by the PTA? Please join to help plan for next year! Nomination form will be available after the March meeting.

NEXT PTA MEETING

March 3, 6pm - Join us in the library to discuss new and old PTA business!

SKATE NIGHT

Thursday March 5th 5:30-7:30pm. Admission $8, includes regular skate rental. Premium or In-Line skate rentals, additional $3. Open skate night for all Roosevelt students and their families.

COOKIES AND CANVAS

3/16 6pm-8pm. This is a fun, guided painting party hosted in the school gym, run by Ms. Crabtree, designed for all ages 5+, featuring cookies and snacks while creating art. Please arrive a few minutes early so the event can start promptly at 6pm. Registration required prior to the night of the event. Cost is $10/person, limited space available. Students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a student drop-off event. Anyone can paint!

Givebacks store link: https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/69441b908d

YEARBOOK ORDERS

Don’t miss out on ordering your Tiger their own 25-26 yearbook! Use this link to secure a copy today! https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/

School yearbook ID code: 8741625

ROOSEVELT SHIRTS

Fall logo shirts and hoodies are still available for purchase, if interested please see below stores to order:

https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/1206430

https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/c441a7e94734

Livonia Public Schools, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of its students, is continuing our safety procedure for field trip drivers, chaperones, and volunteers (Noon Duty Volunteers, Library Volunteers, Art Room Volunteers, Class Party Helpers, etc.)

It is necessary for all parents/guardians who will be chaperoning field trips or volunteering in a classroom to provide information for a criminal conviction/background check. Please use the following link to go to the ICHAT form: I-Chat Form. This needs to be completed each school for each parent that might volunteer.

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