RS Weekly Update

🌲DECEMBER

December 22nd - Holidays Around the World

December 23rd - Pajama Day

• Half Day/Early Dismissal - 1:15 PM
• Cookies and Hot Cocoa provided to students
• NO MIDDLE EARTH

December 24th - January 2nd - NO SCHOOL - WINTER BREAK

🏂JANUARY🎿

January 5th - District reopens for staff/Students - Full Day

January 9th - Walking School Bus - pending weather

January 19th - NO SCHOOL ❌

January 29th - 3rd Grade Winter Concert 6:30 PM @ MHS

January 27th - Early Dismissal - In Service for Staff - ❌NO MIDDLE EARTH

Beginning on TOMORROW Monday, December 22, we will be shifting back to our regular student arrival and dismissal area on North 4th Avenue. Please review the following important updates and reminders:

• Our playground gate now wraps around the corner of the building on North 4th Avenue.

• We previously had two staircases leading down to the sidewalk; we now have one, slightly larger staircase.

Arrival Information

• Student arrival begins at 8:25 AM for Safety Patrol and breakfast.

• All other students should arrive at 8:35 AM.

• The Drop & Go Zone remains on North 4th Avenue (school side). Please note that this is a NO PARKING ZONE.

• If you need to park and wait, please use the gravel lot between North 3rd Avenue and North 4th Avenue.

• The accessible entrance/exit is located on North 3rd Avenue.

• Arrival doors will close promptly at 8:45 AM. Students arriving after this time will be marked late.

Dismissal Information

• Dismissal takes place between 3:10–3:20 PM.

• Students will be dismissed by their teacher from the blacktop area, with homeroom cones set up.

• All parents/guardians must remain on the sidewalk and use the crosswalk at all times.

• Students will be dismissed once a parent/guardian is seen by staff.

• Please note that no one should be blocking or waiting in the roadway.

• Families may wait on either sidewalk on North 4th Avenue (school side or gravel parking lot side). Waiting on the gravel lot side may help reduce crowding on the school-side sidewalk.

• Once staff see you, students will walk down the steps and across the crosswalk to meet you.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation as we transition back to our regular arrival and dismissal area.

We are thrilled to announce that Ms. Theresa Gonzalez and the Manville School District, in collaboration with Shoes That Fit, have been honored with the 2025 Healthier Somerset Above & Beyond Award!

This award recognizes coalition members who go the extra mile to support the health and well-being of our neighbors. The ceremony, hosted by Healthier Somerset, took place on Tuesday, December 16th, at the beautiful Bridgewater Manor.

Making an Impact, One Step at a Time!

Ms. Gonzalez and Shoes That Fit are dedicated to ensuring that every child has the confidence and comfort they need to succeed. Their impact this year alone has been incredible:

• 80 students received brand-new, high-quality athletic sneakers in 2025.
• The donation reached 40 students at Weston and 40 students at Roosevelt.
• Total Reach: Since this initiative began, over 275 students have been empowered with new footwear!

A huge thank you to Ms. Gonzalez for her tireless advocacy and to Shoes That Fit for their partnership.

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful parents and guardians who generously donated food items for our recent staff breakfast. Your kindness and thoughtfulness truly made our staff feel appreciated and supported. Acts like these strengthen our school community and remind us how fortunate we are to partner with such caring families. Thank you for always supporting our Roosevelt Colts!

Thank you to Ms. Lucchesse and the ABIS Chorale, who joined us at Roosevelt School for a fun holiday show on Wednesday morning! It was great seeing some of our former Colts who are now doing BIG things over at ABIS! We even enjoyed a few song from the recent ABIS Musical - SHREK!

On Friday afternoon, we hosted our Trimester 1 Honor Roll, High Honor Roll, and Outstanding Attendance Assembly! Congratulations to all of our Roosevelt Colts who have achieved this goal during Trimester 1.

During the month of December, our character education theme is Gratitude. Students will have opportunities to reflect on what they are thankful for and practice expressing appreciation for the people and experiences in their lives.

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

Lunch and Snacks can be purchased through Aramark.

MySchoolBucks - Please log into MySchoolBucks to track spending and manage 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

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.

Check out the December Newsletter from our partners at the Manville Public Library (MPL)