RS Weekly Update

March 2026 🍀

March 17th - St. Patricks Day 🍀 Wear Green!

March 20th -

• Report Cards available on the Genesis Parent Portal
• NJ Transit Assembly

March 24th -

• Early Dismissal @ 1:15 PM - In Service for Staff
• ❌NO MIDDLE EARTH

April 2026 ☔

April 2nd -Early Dismissal for Students & Staff (Dismissal is from 1:15-1:25 PM)

• ❌NO MIDDLE EARTH

April 3rd to April 10th - SPRING BREAK No School for Students & Staff

April 14th - Milan Rose Spring Photos (OPTIONAL) More Info to Follow*

April 15th - NJEA Somerset Patriots Annual Most Improved Student Night - Game begins at 6:35 PM

April 17th - Walking School Bus

April 22nd - Pre K-4 Elementary Art Show (4th Grade STEM Exhibit)

April 23rd -

• Take Your Child to Work Day
• Youth in Action Summit @ Rutgers University

A water line replacement project is scheduled to begin on North 13th Avenue (between Brooks Blvd and Dukes Pkwy) on or about Monday, March 16, 2026. The project is expected to last 6 to 8 weeks.

How this affects our school community:

• Daytime Traffic & Detours: Phase 1 begins March 16. During the day, North 13th Ave will be closed between Dukes Pkwy and Bleecher St. All traffic will be diverted to North 10th Ave.

• Minimizing School Disruption: To keep our learning environment quiet and safe, any work that significantly impacts the school property will be limited to nighttime hours and scheduled school breaks.

• Drop-off & Pick-up: If you access ABIS from the North, you must use North 10th Ave and Bleecher St to reach the school.

Please allow extra travel time and drive safely through the detour zones.

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!

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!

On Friday, Roosevelt School held a special school-wide assembly to focus on the importance of healthy smiles! A huge thank you to our school nurse, Mrs. Sheffrin, for organizing this event and bringing in Ms. Toro to speak with our students.

The assembly was an engaging way to teach our students the "dos and don'ts" of oral hygiene. Students learned about proper brushing techniques and which snacks help keep their teeth strong and bright.

On Friday, March 13th, Roosevelt School hit the pavement for another successful Walking School Bus! It was wonderful to see our students joining together to walk to school safely and start their day with some fresh air and exercise.

Our Walking School Bus program is a key part of why Roosevelt School recently earned the Safe Routes to School Gold Award. By walking together, our students are:

• Learning Pedestrian Safety: Navigating crosswalks and intersections with adult guidance.

• Reducing Traffic: Helping to clear up the morning "rush hour" around North 5th Ave.

• Building Community: Catching up with friends and making new ones before our day begins.

A huge thank you to all the staff, parents, and crossing guards who help make these mornings safe and fun for our students!

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.

The Manville School District is proud to offer a high-quality, full-day preschool program at no cost to our community. Open to all Manville residents whose children will be 3 or 4 years old before October 1st, our program operates across four convenient locations: HOPES, Jointure, Lightbridge, and Weston.

Registration is open from March 1st through May 1st. Please note that placement is determined via a lottery system held in mid-May. To ensure your child is considered, please have your residency proofs (deed/lease and two utility bills) and updated medical records ready for our online application.

Click Here to Register Today!

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

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.

At Roosevelt School, we are committed to helping every student reach their full potential, and that starts with being in the classroom. Regular attendance is a key factor in academic success, as it ensures students don't miss out on critical instruction, hands-on activities, and social-emotional learning with their peers.

We want to remind our families that while we value time spent together, family travel and vacations are considered unexcused absences. These absences impact a student's overall attendance rate and can lead to gaps in learning that are difficult to bridge. We kindly ask that you plan trips around our scheduled school breaks to ensure your child remains on track for a successful school year.