Roosevelt Report

Principal Points

Dear Roosevelt Families,

As we move further into spring and begin to enjoy warmer days here in Michigan, we wanted to share a few friendly reminders to help keep our students safe, comfortable, and ready to enjoy their school day to the fullest.

🌦️ Recess & Weather Readiness
Spring in Michigan can be unpredictable—one day may feel like summer, and the next may call for a jacket! We kindly ask that you check the weather each morning and ensure your child is dressed appropriately for outdoor recess. Please note that all students go outside for recess each day, as we do not have staffing available for indoor supervision. Dressing in layers is often the best approach this time of year!

⚽ Recess Equipment Reminder
We’ve noticed an increase in students bringing personal items from home for recess. While we understand the excitement, we ask that students keep these items at home.
Roosevelt is well-equipped with a variety of recess materials for all students to enjoy. Using shared equipment encourages inclusion, cooperation, and helps ensure that everyone has access to play.

🧤 Lost & Found Overflow!
Our lost and found is quickly filling up with jackets, sweatshirts, water bottles, and more! As we head into the final stretch of the school year, we encourage you and your child to take a moment to check for any missing items.

With upcoming events like our Art Show, field trips, and classroom showcases, this is a perfect time to stop by and take a look. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year, and we would love to reunite as many belongings as possible with their owners.

🎨Art Show April 30 5:00-6:30pm

Ms. Crabtree has transformed the halls of Roosevelt into a an Art Gallery. Come see the hard work of our Tigers!

We are looking forward to a fun, busy, and memorable end to the school year!

Let’s have a wonderful week, Tigers!

With Tiger Pride,

Mrs. Samouelian

Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe!

This week our focus was on exceeding expectations when it comes to HALLWAY BEHAVIOR. Our staff was on the lookout for staying on the right side of the hallway on the grey tiles, voices off, hands and feet to themselves, and eyes forward. This type of hallway transition helps our whole building run smoothly and keeps our students safe.

Two classes AMAZED me this week and they were.....Mrs. Cavalier's 2nd Grade class and Mrs. Shelide's Fourth Grade class.

This week we will focus on lunchroom behavior-specifically voice levels. Let's see who amazes us this week. The class with the most Golden Plates earns a PIZZA PARTY! Good luck to all of our classes.

Click the image below and see what has been happening at Roosevelt!

What is a Star Award?

Are you looking for a unique way to thank a Livonia Public Schools staff member? A Star Award honors any LPS employee who has made a difference in a student’s, family’s or fellow staffer’s life. For a $25 donation to the Foundation, a personalized, color certificate will be presented to your honoree, and they will receive recognition on the Foundation’s website and social media platforms as well as the district’s social media platforms. The certificate will be personalized with your praise to show this LPS employee how much they mean to you!

Please click on the link below to send a Star Award to an awesome LPS staff member!

https://bit.ly/LPSEF-StarAward. Donations received will be used to help fund the Foundation’s Grant Program so all funds will be going back into the schools to provide programs and supplies for our students and staff.

Thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, please email lpsfoundation@livoniapublicschools.o

To recognize a staff member, click the link in the section above!

Way to go, 3rd and 4th graders!

Our 3rd and 4th grade students habe showed such determination. They have been working so hard all year and they are geared up. Most students have finished the test. We have some students still finishing up. Please help our Tigers have their "game faces on" by eating breakfast and getting plenty of sleep. A positive word of encouragement can go a long way too!

The Candy Store closes on Tuesday at Noon. Get your boxes today and enter to win! Use the QR Code to get your boxes.

Autism Acceptance Month (observed each April) is about moving beyond awareness and toward true understanding, inclusion, and celebration of individuals with autism.

The Purpose of Autism Acceptance Month

1. Promote Acceptance (not just awareness)
It shifts the focus from simply “knowing autism exists” to valuing and respecting autistic individuals for who they are. Acceptance means creating environments where differences are understood and embraced—not changed.

2. Celebrate Neurodiversity
Autism is part of the broader concept of neurodiversity, which recognizes that all brains work differently. This month highlights the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of autistic individuals.

3. Increase Understanding
It helps educate communities about:

How autism can look different in every person
Communication differences
Sensory needs
Social and emotional experiences

This understanding leads to more compassionate schools, workplaces, and communities.

4. Advocate for Inclusion and Equity
Autism Acceptance Month encourages:

Inclusive classrooms and practices
Accessible environments
Opportunities for meaningful participation in all aspects of life

5. Amplify Autistic Voices
A key focus is listening to and uplifting autistic individuals, ensuring their perspectives guide decisions, policies, and practices.

For Roosevelt this month is an opportunity to:

Teach students about kindness, empathy, and differences
Normalize diverse ways of learning and communicating
Build a sense of belonging for all students
Reinforce that everyone has unique strengths

Please check out Instagram to learn more about Autism and see inside the World of Cub Crew and Inclusion at Roosevelt.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK - PTA NEEDS YOUR HELP!

May 4th- 8th - Help us honor our staff for their dedication in creating supportive learning environments, guiding students, and shaping futures, involving schools, parents, and students by donating sweet/salty snacks, drinks, etc for our staff to enjoy all week long! If you would like to donate, here is a list of favorites for our staff that they would enjoy but all donations are welcome and appreciated!

Staff Appreciation Donations 2026

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAC2DA5FEC25-63470156-staff

If you would like to donate but don’t feel like or have time to shop, PTA will do it for you! All monetary donations can be made via Givebacks: https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/1206433

Our theme this year is Cinco de Mayo. All week we will have a theme each day to showcase how much we appreciate our staff with a Mexican twist!

Monday May 4th - PTA will provide a breakfast fiesta, breakfast burrito bar, fruit and juice to enjoy in the morning
Tuesday May 5th - Taco bar lunch will be provided in the staff lounge
Wednesday May 6th - Las Palapas is donating chips and salsa for our staff to enjoy in the afternoon, please help us provide additional salty snacks for the staff to enjoy all day! (See signup for ideas)
Thursday May 6th - Help to shower the staff with sweet treats to show “Churro the Best!” - all treats will be available the entire day for staff to enjoy and snack on. (See signup for ideas)

Recess Volunteer 2026

As another sign of appreciation we would like to give the teachers an additional little break throughout the week. When classes go outside for a “brain break” we are asking parents to sign up to help monitor outdoor time for their child’s class or their favorite teacher. Please see signup below if interested. I-chat form must be filled out for all volunteers.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AAAC2DA5FEC25-63730759-recess

The Mighty Mile is for kids only ages 5 to 14 years old. All runners will receive a T-shirt, Backpack, and a chipped timed accurate mile. Once the runner crosses the finish line they will receive a Mighty Mile Finisher Medal.

The race is part of the Michigan Running Foundation Mighty Mile series put on at several locations in Michigan in an effort to encourage our children to run and stay active. This race is located at the Northville Hillside Middle School Track (8 mile stadium) on Friday, June 5th. This is a fun event for all the kids to get their summer off to a running and healthy start!

Calling all Elementary and Middle School students: Finish up your school year with a challenging and fun mile and get your Summer off to an active healthy start!

FREE! There is no entry fee to run the Mighty Mile. It is a free race for any child ages 5 to 14 years old.

REGISTER HERE

TIME TO VOTE at our MAY 5th Meeting! See you there!

President: Becca Schilling
1st VP: Lauren Szabo and Nichole Roberts
Recording Secretary: Lisa Broomfield
Treasurer: Jason Broomfield
2nd VP: Lauren Szabo and Lisa Broomfield
Membership Chair: Shannon Fox

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

April 29- Kdg Zoo Field Trip

April 30 - Art Show at Roosevelt 5pm

May 1- Reflection Charcter Trait of the Month

May 4- Staff Appreciation Week

May 4-15- Iready Window #4

May 5- PTA Meeting at 6pm in the LMC

May 8- Y5 Bicentennial Field Trip

May 10- Happy Mother's Day

May 11- Dine to Donate at Culvers

May 12- Music Concert at Franklin- 1st through 4th grade

May 18 - PTA Tie Dye Event from 5-6pm (see below in PTA Update)

May 19- 3rd grade Ford Rouge Factory

May 21 - Y5/Kindergarten Round-up at Roosevelt for incoming students and 5th grade Orientation at Cooper (Current Y5 and Kdg do not attend school this day)

May 22- Cub Crew Domino Farms Field Trip

May 25- NO SCHOOL-Memorial Day

May 26- NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day

May 29 -Hawaiian or Tie Dye Day

June 1 - Field Day

Join us on April 30th at 5pm!

🎨🧑🏻‍🎨Mrs. Crabtree is busy transforming Roosevelt into an Art Gallery. You will be amazed at the work of our Tiger Artists! Come see the talent that fills our school!

Having Empathy Conversations at Home

Movies that lend to discussions about Empathy

Inside Out
Helps children understand complex emotions and why all feelings matter.
Wonder
A powerful story about kindness, inclusion, and seeing beyond appearances.
Zootopia
Explores stereotypes, bias, and understanding others’ experiences.
Turning Red
Focuses on big emotions, identity, and navigating relationships.

Questions to Ask:

“How do you think that character was feeling in that moment?”
“Have you ever felt the same way? What helped you?”
“What could someone do to help that character feel better?”

Roosevelt families should attend the PARENT orientation at Cooper on

May 21, 2026 from 7:00-7:45pm

E-Backpack Mail - Click Here for Community Events

Tuesday May 5th 6:00pm. Join PTA in the LMC to vote/finalize the board nominations for the 26-27 school year. We will be also be discussing new and old business.

Monday May 18th 5-6pm. Join the PTA behind the school on the blacktop - under the overhang, by the art room. BRING YOUR OWN ITEMS TO TIE-DYE, tables will be set up with design ideas and rubber bands. There will be 6 different color dye stations and Ziploc bags will be provided to transport your dyed items safely home.

Friday May 29th. All Tigers are invited to wear their favorite tie-dye or Hawaiian outfits to celebrate this spirit day, while enjoying the last Friday of popcorn for the 25-26 school year!

Livonia Public Schools, in an effort to ensure the safety and security of its students, is continuing our safety procedure for field trip drivers, chaperones, and volunteers (Noon Duty Volunteers, Library Volunteers, Art Room Volunteers, Class Party Helpers, etc.)

It is necessary for all parents/guardians who will be chaperoning field trips or volunteering in a classroom to provide information for a criminal conviction/background check. Please use the following link to go to the ICHAT form: I-Chat Form. This needs to be completed each school for each parent that might volunteer.

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