Roebling Elementary School

I hope you are having a wonderful summer filled with time to relax, recharge, and make special memories with the people you love. It’s hard to believe a new school year is just around the corner! Our teachers and staff have been busy preparing classrooms, planning lessons, and getting everything ready, and we are so excited to welcome our students back. Roebling just isn’t the same without them!

Our theme for this year, Growing Kind Hearts & Curious Minds, is a wonderful reminder of what we hope to see in our students each day. We want our students to be ones who care about others, ask questions, try new things, and continue to grow both as learners and as people.

We are looking forward to seeing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, (especially the Class of 2039!), and filling our hallways with the energy and excitement that make Roebling so special. Thank you for being such an important part of our school family and for partnering with us as we begin another great year together.

Welcome back, Roebling! We can’t wait to see you!

Barb Fazekas

Principal

2nd - Chalk the Walk - see below

3rd - First day with students with a 12:30 dismissal

4th - 12:30 dismissal for students; EMP and EDP begin (see below for registration information)

7th - NO SCHOOL

8th - Full Day for students - 2:50 dismissal

14th - Picture Day for K-3

24th - Back To School Night - Door Open at 6:00

25th - October 2nd - Book Fair

29th - Family Book Fair 3:00-7:00 pm

Stay up-to-date with all things Roeblng by visiting our website

First Day Arrival and Dismissal

First Day Arrival

• On the first day of school, teachers will meet students on the blacktop from 8:05–8:20 a.m., weather permitting. Each teacher will hold a sign with their name to help families locate the correct class.
• Families are welcome to briefly greet the teacher. Teachers will be focused on welcoming students and helping them begin the day, so please send any individual questions or concerns by email or message.
• Photo backdrops will also be available on the blacktop for first-day pictures.

Dismissal Locations

• Preschool and Kindergarten: Front entrance
• First Grade: Playground side, near the wooded area
• Second and Third Grade: Playground side, closest to the road

Please remain behind the painted line and wait for the teacher to dismiss your child. Students must tell their teacher when they see their adult. For safety, please do not call students out of line or remove them before the teacher dismisses them.

Daily Arrival Beginning September 4

• Students may enter through the main doors between 8:05–8:20 a.m.
• Drop and Go will open on the parking lot side of the building at 8:05 a.m. Please do not line up in the parking lot before that time so staff can safely enter and prepare for the school day.

• Dismissal locations will remain the same throughout the year.

Parking

Families must park across the street or along 10th Avenue.

The side parking lot is reserved for buses. Please do not park or drive through that area during arrival or dismissal.

Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe, organized, and welcoming for everyone!

Don’t forget to sign up if you would like your child to receive a Grab & Go lunch bag to take home on September 3rd and 4th!

Please remember that lunches are not served on early dismissal days, so be sure to sign up if you would like your child to have a lunch bag to take home.

Our classrooms are ready, our teachers are excited, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back! 💙💛 The finishing touches are being added as we get ready for another amazing year of learning, growing, and making memories together at Roebling School!

We can't wait to welcome you back to school and take special care to provide before and after care services for your child. EMP (before care) and EDP (after care) is available for enrolled students at Roebling & Riverfront School beginning on Friday, September 4th (this is an early dismissal day). EMP is available for grades K-8 and EDP is available for grades K-3. Students must be registered with us in order to attend our program - this is a tuition based program offered by the FTSD.

• Register
• Website

If you should have any questions please contact Gina Dunphy, EMP/EDP & Community Relations Coordinator at gdunphy@florence.k12.nj.us.

📸 Picture Day: September 14th

All students will have their pictures taken on this day. Afterward, families will can log into Jostens, view the photos, and choose the pose and package you’d like to order.

✅ No preordering required
✅ No money needed up front

We're excited to share the launch of the new Florence Township School District website and mobile app! Log on at www.florence.k12.nj.us or download the app Florence Township Schools on either the Apple App Store or Google Play. This will take the place of Dojo so please make sure you download to stay current on all information.

Stay tuned for more updates and thank you for growing with us!

We’re excited to welcome our newest members of the Roebling family! Please join us in welcoming Ms. Christine Denny, 1st Grade Teacher; Mr. Matt Agos, Special Education Autism Teacher; Ms. Ashley Smith, 2nd Grade ICR Teacher; and Ms. Caitlyn Reardon, Speech Therapist. We’re so happy to have you with us!

Be sure to check out the welcome letters from all of our staff and get to know the amazing team who will be working with our students this year!

One staff member will be chosen each month as our Golden Apple! Nominees should demonstrate the following qualities, among others:

• Inspires a love of learning in students of all backgrounds and abilities
• Encourages critical thinking and engages students in meaningful dialogue
• Sets high standards and challenges students to achieve them
• Understands and meets the diverse needs of students with enthusiasm, creativity, and commitment
• Actively involves families in the educational process
• Promotes positive behavior in and beyond the classroom

This is open to any teacher, IA, contracted provider, custodian, admin - any one that is demonstrating above and beyond

President - Bella Dunphy

Vice President: Membership - Jessie Pagenkopf

Vice President: Fundraising - Mike Pierce

Secretary - Amy Reeth

Treasurer - Amanda Cardone

Preschool Liaison - voting in September

Have questions? Want to volunteer?

Whether you’re interested in volunteering on a committee or supporting the many programs they offer throughout the year, the Roebling PTO would love to hear from you!

You can connect with the PTO in several ways:
• Email: roeblingpto@florence.k12.nj.us
• Facebook: Roebling PTO

Stay connected and support all the great things our PTO does for our students and school community.