RS Weekly Update

🍂 NOVEMBER 🦃

November 6th & 7th - NO SCHOOL❌

November 10th - GEOTY Nominations Deadline

November 14th - November Walking School Bus

November 17th - Picture Day Retakes

November 18th, 19th, 20th - Half Day (1:15 Dismissal)

• Parent Teacher Conferences

November 26th - Half Day/Early Dismissal 1:15 PM

November 27th & 28th - NO SCHOOL - Happy Thanksgiving🙏🦃

Dear Manville Families,

New Jersey was notified by the federal government that if the shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be available on November 1.

SNAP benefits loaded on your Families First EBT card prior to October 31, 2025 will be available for you to use after November 1, 2025. Before going to the grocery store after November 1, we encourage SNAP food assistance recipients to check their account at NJFamiliesFirst.com or by calling 800-997-3333. If there are SNAP benefits in your NJ FamiliesFirst account, they are available for you to use.

Please note, you may receive eligibility notices and your MyNJHelps case summary may show that you are eligible for November benefits. Even though you may receive an eligibility notice and the benefits show in your case summary, if the federal shutdown continues, November 2025 SNAP benefits will not be posted to your Families First EBT card on time.

Because November SNAP benefits are not available as a result of a federal shutdown, fair hearings will not be scheduled for this issue.

SNAP applications and recertifications will be processed. Continue to submit requested information to ensure you get your benefits when federal SNAP funding becomes available.

For the most current information, visit The Department of Human Services NJ SNAP Website, or follow the Department on social media.

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. View our November menus here.

For questions and assistance, contact Julianna Fragulis in the Business Office at 908-231-8500 x 8503 or jfragulis@manvillesd.org. Additional support and resources can be found on the district website under Useful Links.

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Before school tutoring sessions can be found on the Roosevelt School website calendar - Click here!

Students should arrive by 7:35 AM on the North 5th Ave. Main Office Entrance.

Mondays & Wednesday - Math Tutoring: 7:40 AM - 8:25 AM

• 3rd Grade Math Tutoring - Ms. Landau & Mrs. De la Cruz
• 4th Grade Math Tutoring - Ms. Miller & Ms. K. Gallagher

Tuesdays & Thursday - ELA Tutoring: 7:40 AM - 8:25 AM

• 3rd Grade ELA Tutoring - Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Jaconski
• 4th Grade ELA Tutoring - Mrs. Zuniga & Mrs. De La Cruz

We are excited to announce that our district will participate in the New Jersey Governor's Teacher of the Year Program! This program recognizes one teaching staff member per building and one district-wide Educational Service Professional who are dedicated, inspiring and make a difference in the lives of their students, colleagues, and community.

Do you know a teacher or educational service professional who you believe meets the following criteria, please nominate them for the Governor's Educator of the Year Program by completing the nomination form by November 10th.

• Exceptional skills and dedication as an educator in our district (years of service are not required)
• Inspiration of students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn
• Leadership and innovation in and outside the classroom
• Respect and admiration of students, parents, administrators, and colleagues
• Active role in the community and the school

Nominations will be scored based on the criteria listed above.

We look forward to celebrating our colleagues later this year!

The end is drawing near with our update to the North 4th Ave arrival/dismissal blacktop area and steps! There are just a few finishing touches before we can open this area backup and shift back to our normal arrival/dismissal procedures! Thank you for your patience during this process!

Just a few reminders about our temporary arrival and dismissal to the school’s front entrance on Brooks Blvd. 🚧:

✅ DO:

• Use the Brooks Blvd. front entrance for student arrival and dismissal

• Only use the North 4th Ave. Drop & Go Zone during arrival - Student should NOT be dropped off on North 5th Ave. - Manville Police Department has been monitoring

• Follow staff directions and posted signs for student line-up and pick-up

• Park only in designated areas/gravel parking lot

• Be patient and allow extra time for arrival and dismissal during construction

• Use sidewalks, crosswalks, and follow crossing guard directions for safety

❌ DON’T:

• Do not drop off or pick up students on Brooks Blvd. OR North 5th Ave. - Manville Police Department has been monitoring

• Do not block Drop & Go Zone, driveways, North 5th Ave. Parking lot or fire lanes

• Do not enter restricted or fenced construction areas at any time

• Do not leave cars unattended in the drop-and-go zone.

This vibrant Día de los Muertos banner was created by Mrs. Collymore, her 4th grade class and in collaboration with Mrs. Bachrach, the ESL teacher. Together, the students designed a banner-style altar that highlights the rich Mayan and Hispanic cultures of Latin American countries. Their display explains the meaning of Día de los Muertos and features the traditional items found on an ofrenda (altar), describing their cultural and spiritual significance. Through their research and writing, the students honor the celebration of life, memory, and tradition that defines this beautiful holiday.

Are you interested in being a student leader and the voice of your classroom? Consider joining our Leadership Council.

✨Two representatives will be voted into the Leadership Council per homeroom. Over the next few weeks students who are interested will be campaigning by hanging school approved posters and presenting a speech to their class. Election Day for Leadership Council is 11/10 & winners will be announced 11/14. GOOD LUCK COLTS!✨

On Wednesday and Thursday of last week our 4th Grade Colts took the NJSLA Adaptive Field Test. Just a reminder that there are no student scores or results associated with this test—its purpose is simply to help improve and refine the assessment system for all New Jersey students.

We are very proud of our Roosevelt Colts for their hard work and focus during testing. Thank you for your continued support in helping our students do their best every day! 💙🐴

A special shoutout to Ms. Gonzalez, our Roosevelt School Testing Coordinator, for all of her hardwork in planning, organizing, and problem solving throughout this process. 💛

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During the month of November our character education theme is emotions. Students will learn about the different emotions and how to identify their own emotions so they are able to communicate how they feel. The theme for student of the month is COURTEOUSNESS. Teachers will be on the lookout for students that are friendly, practice good manners, and show concern for others.

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

Lunch and Snacks: Students can 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

The 2026 FAI International Aviation Art Contest invites those aged 6-17 to submit artwork on the brave aviators who come to the rescue when disaster strikes. From pilots dropping life-saving supplies and battling blazing wildfires from above, to search-and-rescue crews navigating the skies to find those in need, aviation plays a heroic role in emergency response. Grab your pencils and show us how flight brings hope, help, and heroism to the world!

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 does NOT run of half days!

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

New Jersey school districts, charter schools, and renaissance school projects are required by statute (N.J.S.A. 18A: 7C-6.6) to annually notify parents or guardians by October 1 or within 30 days of any additional statewide student assessment or commercially developed standardized assessment that will be administered over the course of the school year. If specific details are not yet available, districts may insert “To Be Determined” (“TBD”).

Helpful resources for parents can be found at the New Jersey Assessments Resource Center.