RS Weekly Update

Mark Your Calendars!

Monday, September 8th - First day of Middle Earth Aftercare

Monday, September 15th - Free & Reduced Lunch Applications Due

Tuesday, September 23rd - Back to School Night/Hispanic Outreach Night

OCTOBER

Thursday, October 2nd- Fall Picture Day 📸

Friday, October 3rd -

• First walking school bus of the school year.
• 4th Grade Duke Farms Field Trip

October 6th-10th - Week of Respect

Monday, October 13th - No School for Students❌

Wednesday, October 15th - 3rd Grade Duke Farms Field Trip

Thursday, October 16th - Health, Wellness, and Safety Fair @ Roosevelt

October 23rd-31st: Red Ribbon Week 🎀

Today, we celebrate the love, wisdom, and guidance that grandparents bring into our lives. A special thank you to all of our wonderful Roosevelt grandparents for the care and support you give our students each and every day. We are so grateful for the joy and strength you add to our school community!

Our first week of school was a success thanks to the support of our students, staff, and families. It has been a joy to see the enthusiasm and positive energy as everyone gets back into their routines.

🏫 Student who are getting breakfast should arrive at 8:25 AM. All other students should arrive at 8:35 AM. Students will head straight to their lockers to unpack and get ready for their day! During the month of September, we will be hosting a Schoolwide Morning Meeting to review expectations, procedures, and the Roosevelt Road!

🔢 Student ID#s - Please take some time this weekend to help your child MEMORIZE their student ID number. Students need this number to get school breakfast/lunch AND it is part of their Chromebook password! Student IDs should NOT be shared with anyone! ID numbers can be found in the Genesis Parent Portal!

🌎 Middle Earth Aftercare starts on Monday, September 8th after school from 3:10 - 6:10 PM! There is NO MIDDLE EARTH on half days! Please make arrangements to have your child picked up!

🔒 Locker Practice –We know lockers can be a challenge in the beginning, but with continued practice and support, students are building confidence. Our goal: 100% locker independence by October!

💻 Chromebooks –A friendly reminder to students to bring their Chromebooks to school fully charged each day, along with their chargers. This is an important part of being prepared for learning, and we appreciate your cooperation in making sure students are ready to go each morning.

💧 Water Only –To keep our classrooms clean and focused, please make sure students bring only water in their reusable water bottles—Juice can be saved for lunch! This helps us maintain a safe and distraction-free learning environment.

📢 Stay Connected

• Genesis Parent Portal: Families can now report absences or request early pickups (before 12:00pm) directly through Genesis. Notes and requests can also be tracked in the system.
• Communications: ParentSquare is now our main tool for school and district messages (replacing Remind). You may also receive updates from Finalsite (formerly Blackboard). Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook!

🎉 Let’s keep up the great work as we head into Week 2! Be sure to check out the rest of the newsletter for important updates, upcoming events, and more!

Regular attendance is essential for your child's success in school. Being present every day helps students keep up with their learning, build strong relationships with their peers and teachers, and develop good habits that last a lifetime.

If your child is going to be absent, please make sure to notify the school as soon as possible. Let’s work together to ensure our students are here, on time, and ready to learn each day. Remember, every day counts!

As we prepare for the first day of school, we need every family to log in to the Genesis Parent Portal and make sure all information is current and up to date. This includes emergency contacts, medical details, and arrival/dismissal information.

Genesis is your all-in-one portal for your child’s information, so keeping it updated AND checking it regularly helps us ensure a smooth and safe start to the school year. If you have not already done so, please take a few moments to complete this before the school day begins on Tuesday.

Parents & Guardians -

We’re excited to share that our schools will now be using ParentSquare for all district and school communications, replacing Remind. ParentSquare allows you to receive messages via email, text, or app, view calendars, RSVP to events, and access student documents securely.

You should have received an invitation to activate your account, it's quick and easy. We encourage all families to join and stay connected with our school community!

Directions for how to connect with this communication system can be found below!

Lunch applications will be arriving in the mail soon. To qualify for Free or Reduced-Price Lunch, you must complete and submit an application by September 15, 2025.

• Apply online by scanning the QR code

• Or pick up a paper application at your child’s school

Please return the completed applications to the school as soon as possible to ensure timely processing.

For questions and assistance regarding the Lunch Application Process, please contact Julianna Fragulis in the Business Office at 908-231-8500 x 8503 or jfragulis@manvillesd.org.

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

Lunch and Snacks: Students can also purchase lunch and snacks through Aramark. Parents, please make sure you're logging into MySchoolBucks to track your child's spending and manage their 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

Each month, our counseling lessons highlight one of the Roosevelt Road character traits along with a social-emotional learning tool. For the month of September, we are focusing on safety and practicing deep breathing strategies. We also take this time to introduce students to the counseling department and the support we provide. Please see the attached resource for more details about our September lessons and helpful tips to continue the conversation at home.

• All visitors must have an appointment to enter the school; walk-ins are at the discretion of administration.
• Visitors are screened against sex offender registries.
• Photo ID badges are issued for all approved visitors.
• The system helps track custody and court order requirements when applicable.

To review the full 2025-26 Security Letter to District send out my Mr. Don Johnstone, please click on the image to the right.

At The Hair House International, we believe that education is the key to creativity and skill. Join us in celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our educators who inspire us to be our best every day! Let's give them our appreciation they deserve!

Nominate a teacher and on Sept 30th we will pick a WINNER! "$100.00 GIFT OF BEAUTY GIFT CERTIFICATE" You can do it here online and also stop by the salon to drop off a name.

Join the MLK Youth Center for a free day of soccer, presented in partnership with AYSO and Henkel as part of the AYSO Community Clinic Series! The event will take place next Wednesday, September 3rd, at the MLK Youth Center from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PM. Pre-registration is mandatory. This is an excellent opportunity for youth to get active, have fun, and learn soccer skills in a supportive environment.
To register online, please visit: https://aysoplay.configio.com/pd/2024/?code=x84RYEx2kg

For the flyer registration, please complete the attached form with participant’s name, age, grade, school, parent/guardian contact details, and emergency contact information. If you have any questions, feel free to contact blaneshepard@ayso.org.

Roosevelt School partners with Jointure for before care services AND Middle Earth for our after school program. Information about both programs can be found on the Roosevelt School Website.

The Jointure Before Care - 7:00 AM to 8:35 AM

Middle Earth Aftercare - 3:10 PM - 6:10 PM

Middle Earth Aftercare Program will begin on Monday, September 8th

🚨Please note that there is currently a waitlist for the Middle Earth after school program!