RS Weekly Update

March 2026 🍀

March 2nd-5th - Read Across America Week

March 3rd- RAA Slumber Party @ Manville Public Library 5:30-7:00

March 6th - No School for students

March 7th - G&T Odyssey of the Mind Competition @ Hillsborough Middle School

March 8th - Daylight Saving Time

March 13th -

• Walking School Bus
• Trimester 2 Ends

March 14th - Weston PTA Clothing Drive 11:00-12:15 PM

March 17th - St. Patricks Day 🍀

March 20th - Report Cards available on the Genesis Parent Portal

This week, Roosevelt School is diving into the magic of books as we celebrate Read Across America Week (RAA)! It’s a wonderful time to honor the joy of reading and help our students discover new worlds through stories. Our theme this year is Reading is Golden!

A huge thank you to Mrs. Carver & Mrs. D. Gallagher for organizing our daily activities, guest readers, and themed dress-down days. We also want to send a special thank you to Ms. Landau for her hard work in coordinating our exciting event at the library! It’s going to be a "golden" week for our young readers.

📕 RAA Slumber Party at the Library

• When: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: Manville Public Library

• What to Bring: Wear your favorite pajamas and bring a sleeping bag, pillow, and a book you love!

Families are invited to read together and enjoy games and activities. Please note that all students must be accompanied by an adult. RSVPs were due on Friday - February 27th!

Capture the memories! The Roosevelt School Yearbook is now available for pre-order. The Yearbook Club is creating a beautiful collection of unforgettable moments, including fun events and portraits of students and staff.

📆 Regular Pricing: $12.00

Orders placed between March 2 and April 22, 2026

🛑 Deadline: Wednesday, April 22, 2026

Don't wait! Yearbooks are available by pre-order only—no extra copies will be printed.

How to Order

1. Visit YearbookOrderCenter.com
2. Enter Roosevelt School Code: 11797

3. Search Name OR Add New Name

4. Pay securely using a credit card.

Questions? Contact:

• Katrina De la Cruz: kdelacruz@manvillesd.org

• Orion Nolan: onolan@manvillesd.org

Thank you for supporting our yearbook!

If your child is missing a coat, sweatshirt, hat, gloves, or other items, remind them to check the Lost and Found bin in the Multipurpose Room (MPR). Please take a look at the pictures below - Does anything look familiar?!

We are reaching out to provide a final update regarding our Lost and Found! As mentioned in our weekly newsletters, we currently have a large collection of items, including jackets, sweatshirts, hats, and more, that have remained unclaimed since the beginning of the year! See photos above!

We will be handling the remaining items according to the following schedule:

• Final collection: All items will be available for pickup until the end of the school day on March 12th.
• Donation: After the school day concludes, all remaining items will be packed and donated to the Weston PTA clothing drive.

Students are encouraged to check the lost and found during their lunch periods or before/after school!
Thank you for your cooperation in helping these items find their way back home or to a new life through our clothing drive!

As we approach the end of the second trimester, we want to ensure every student has the opportunity to finish strong!

Important Deadlines

• Trimester 2 Ends: Friday, March 13th.

• Missing Work: Please ensure all outstanding assignments and projects are submitted by this date to be included in the final grade.

• Check Genesis Parent Portal: We encourage parents to regularly log into the Genesis Parent Portal to review their child's progress. If you have specific questions regarding an assignment, please reach out directly to your child's homeroom teacher.

We are looking forward to recognizing the hard work of our students! Following the close of the trimester, we will be celebrating High Honor Roll, Honor Roll, and Attendance during a school-wide assembly later this month!

Mondays & Wednesdays - 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 & Thursdays - ELA/ESL Tutoring: 7:40 AM - 8:25 AM

• 3rd Grade ELA Tutoring - Mrs. Nolan & Mrs. Jaconski
• 4th Grade ELA Tutoring - Ms. K. Gallagher & Mrs. De La Cruz
• 3rd & 4th Grade ESL Tutoring - Ms. Bachrach

Before school tutoring sessions can be found on the Roosevelt School website calendar AND on Parent Square!

Due to the snow day last week, ACCESS testing for our Multilingual Learners (MLs/ESL) will continue throughout this week. To ensure all students have the opportunity to complete their testing:

• Attendance is Key: Please make sure your child arrives at school on time every day this week.

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Catelli at ecatelli@manvillesd.org OR Mrs. Bachrach at abachrach@manvillesd.org.

Gold Status Recognition

Weston Elementary School

Roosevelt School

Alexander Batcho Intermediate School

Somerset County 2025 Safe Routes to School Award Winners

School Superintendents from the Manville, Bridgewater‑Raritan, and Bernards Township School Districts received awards for their 2025 Safe Routes to School programming from RideWise at the February 20 Somerset County Association of School Administrators meeting.

This statewide annual recognition program, sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, recognizes schools and municipalities for their commitment to creating safe and accessible environments for walking and bicycling for students. Schools earn recognition by engaging in initiatives such as hosting walk and bike to school events, offering pedestrian and bicycle safety education programs, and supporting SRTS events throughout the year.

Roosevelt School and Weston Elementary recently joined forces for our PreK-4 Science Fair, celebrating the ingenuity and scientific spirit of students! From exploring hydraulic lifts to experimenting with rainbow ice, our young scientists impressed everyone with their innovative projects and dedication. Everyone should be proud of all their hard work!

Congratulations to all of our 2026 Science Fair winners:

3rd Grade:

1st Place: Evan Caban - Hydraulic Lift

2nd Place: Felicity G. - Bottle Rockets

3rd Place: William Z. and Austin M. - Coke & Mentos

4th Grade:

1st Place: Molly P. - Salt Water Battery Car

2nd Place: Nathan M. - Does Color Affect Taste?

3rd Place Tie: Arianna Q. - Magic Rainbow Ice AND Ryan R.- How to Make an Egg Float

This month, Roosevelt students are learning about trustworthiness and the power of positive affirmations during their counseling lessons.

• 3rd graders are creating a Chain of Trust to explore how trust connects us.
• 4th graders are building Trustworthy Friendship Kits to understand what makes a reliable friend.

Through these activities, students will discuss:
✔️ What it means to trust someone
✔️ When it’s okay to share a secret (especially when safety is a concern)
✔️ How positive thinking strengthens friendships
✔️ Choosing a positive affirmation to encourage self-confidence

💡 Conversation Starters for Home:

• Ask your child what they like about themselves and which affirmation they chose.
• Talk about the difference between tattling and telling (reporting concerns for safety).
• Discuss ways they can build trust with friends, teachers, and family members.

Encouraging these conversations at home will help reinforce the values of trust and positivity in their daily lives! 💙

Breakfast: Students purchasing breakfast should arrive to school 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.

We are excited to share this month’s update from the Manville Public Library!

You’ll notice that the newsletter has a fresh new look: it is now formatted as a monthly calendar. These changes make it easier for families to see, at a glance, not only the library’s special events but also the full range of consistent programs MPL offers our community every day.

Check it out to see what’s happening at the library this month!

🏐 Girls' Winter Volleyball 🏐

Format: Girls / Ages 10-17

Dates: Feb 9th - Mar 19th

Days/Times: Mondays & Thursdays, 5-7pm

Cost: FREE for qualified families

Location: Franklin Youth Center

Address: 429 Lewis Street, Somerset

Registration: www.atreach.org

Contact: Alexis Gonzalez

Phone: 908-333-4141

To ensure we can support every student and family effectively, please keep the following information in mind regarding our office hours and communication:

• Office Hours: Our main office is open and ready to assist you from 8:15 AM to 4:15 PM.

• Planning Your Visit: To ensure the right staff member is available to give you their full attention, we kindly ask that you schedule an appointment before coming to the school. This helps us keep our building secure and our schedules organized.

• Ways to Connect: We welcome communication via phone, voicemail, email, and/or ParentSquare.

• Response Time: We value your outreach! Please keep in mind that our staff follows a response window of 24 hours of the next business day for all messages and inquiries. We appreciate your patience as we work to get back to everyone.

Getting Help: Our Chain of Command

When you have a question or concern, the fastest way to get a resolution is to follow the district's "Chain of Command." This ensures you are speaking directly with the staff member who has firsthand knowledge of the situation.

We love seeing our students' personalities shine, but please remind your child that school-issued Chromebooks should remain free of stickers, decals, and tape. Stickers often leave behind a sticky residue that can be difficult to remove and could cause damage. If you child currently has any stickers or decals, please remove them as soon as possible! Thank you for helping us keep our equipment in great shape!

Just a friendly reminder on how to keep the school updated regarding your child's schedule! You can easily report changes via the Attendance module or the link on the Student Data-Summary screen:

• Reporting an Absence? Use the Notify Attendance screen.

• Picking up Early? Use the Daily Pickup Release screen.

Note: To ensure our staff has enough time to coordinate, please submit or change any early release requests no later than 12:00 PM.