Roebling Elementary School

As November arrives and Thanksgiving approaches, I want to take a moment to reflect on how fortunate I am to be part of the Roebling community. It is a joy to see our students learning, growing, and making memories each day.

I want to say a heartfelt thank you to our families for your continued support and partnership. Thank you for trusting us with your children and for all you do to support our school. I also appreciate our dedicated staff and the care they show our students each day.

As we head into Thanksgiving, I hope you enjoy time with family and friends and have a chance to make special memories. I am grateful to be part of the Roebling family!

Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving!

Ms. Fazekas

5th & 6th - No School

9th - Make-up Picture Day

11th - PTO Meeting 7:00 PM - Virtual or In-Person in APR

16th - Book Blast Week

19th - 12:30 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:15-3:00 and 5:00-7:00

20th - 12:30 Dismissal - Parent Teacher Conferences 1:15-3:00

23rd - BOE meeting - 6:30 at the HS

25th - 12:30 Dismissal - NO EDP

26th & 27th - No School

K-3 students -- Missed picture day? No worries! Now’s the perfect time to plan your student’s outfit (please, no green!), hairstyle, and favorite smile for their moment in the spotlight! 😊

Please let your child’s teacher know by November 4th if you would like your child to have their picture taken. Retakes will only be taken for students whose families request them — we will not be photographing all students.

Title I is a federally funded program that provides extra support to schools to help all students succeed. The goal is to make sure every child has the tools and opportunities they need to do their best in school.

Title I funding helps provide additional teachers, learning resources, and programs to support students, especially in reading and math. It also encourages strong partnerships between families and schools to help children grow and succeed.

How Can Families Get Involved?

Families play an important role in their child's success! There are many ways to get involved in our Title I program:

• Attend Family Events: Join us for family learning nights, workshops, and school activities.

• Stay Connected: Communicate with your child's teacher and stay informed about their progress.

• Support Learning at Home: Read together, practice skills, and encourage a love of learning.

• Share Your Ideas: Participate in parent surveys, meetings, and discussions to help improve our school programs.

• Be an Active Partner: Work together with teachers and staff to help your child reach their full potential.

Together, families and schools make a difference! Your involvement helps create a positive learning experience and supports the success of every child.

Students in grades K–3 recently completed their fall literacy screening and i-Ready benchmark testing in Math and ELA to help identify strengths and areas where additional support may be needed. Families can view their child’s results in the Genesis Parent Portal under the Documents tab. Students who need additional support will receive individualized instruction or interventions to help them reach grade-level reading goals.

We started the school year off strong! Our students achieved an overall attendance rate of 96.54%, with our 2nd graders leading the way at an amazing 97.24%! Way to go, Roebling students and families!

On October 20th, we celebrated our first Random Attendance Day! Every student in attendance received a special sticker to celebrate showing up and being ready to learn. To make the day even more exciting, one lucky student fromK-3 was randomly selected to receive a token for a FREE book from our Book Vending Machine!

Why Is Attendance So Important?

Every school day matters! Regular attendance helps students build strong academic skills, develop friendships, establish positive routines, and feel connected to their school community. Even missing just a few days can add up and make it harder for students to keep up with learning. Being at school every day, on time, gives students the best opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed!

We Are Here to Help!

We understand that sometimes families face challenges that make getting to school difficult. If you are experiencing any attendance-related concerns or need support, please reach out to our School Counselor, Ms. Trombly. We are here to work together, help overcome obstacles, and support your child's success.

Let's keep up the great work, Roebling! Together, we can make every day count! ⭐

Beginning sometime in November, students will have the option to purchase snacks during lunch. All students are welcome to participate!

Please note that free and reduced-price meal benefits do not cover snack purchases. Students must have enough money in their MySchoolBucks account to pay for snacks. Snacks cannot be purchased if an account has a zero or negative balance.

Take a look at some of the wonderful moments happening around our building this month! From classroom learning to special activities and everyday smiles, our students have been busy learning, growing, and making memories. Enjoy a glimpse of all the great things happening at Roebling!

Black Friday All November Long Sale Starts Monday, November 2nd. Your Roebling Spirit Wear Store will be 20% off sitewide all month long. On top of that, we'll run weekly flash sales with deeper discounts of up to 35% off. It's perfect timing for holiday shopping, and everything ships right to families' homes.

The Roebling/Preschool PTO is hosting a Thanksgiving Pie & Apple Cider Donut Fundraiser! Pies are $20 and apple cider donuts are $10.

Orders are due no later than November 12th!

Payment can be made by cash, check payable to Roebling PTO, or Venmo @Roebling-PTO.

Please be sure to include your student’s name with payment.

President - Bella Dunphy

Vice President: Membership - Jessie Pagenkopf

Vice President: Fundraising - Mike Pierce

Secretary - Amy Reeth

Treasurer - Amanda Cardone

Have a suggestion? 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!

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

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.

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!