Roosevelt Report

Principal Points

Dear Roosevelt Families,

Winter in Michigan is truly something special! I moved here in 2019, and this may be the snowiest winter yet. With the fun and beauty of the season also come a few extra chores—brushing off cars, shoveling sidewalks, bundling up, and allowing extra time in the morning. While these moments can feel challenging, they create meaningful learning opportunities for our children.

At school, winter adds a little extra magic. Outdoor recess (when weather permits) gives students time to move, play, and connect—building snow forts, making tracks in the snow, and laughing with friends. Inside, classrooms are buzzing with seasonal learning, exploration, and problem-solving.

Winter also builds important life skills. Managing boots and zippers, helping with snow chores, and being prepared for the weather all foster responsibility, perseverance, and independence. We see this growth every day as students help one another and take pride in being “winter-ready.”

You can support winter joy by:

Sending students dressed for outdoor play
Talking about what they enjoy most about winter
Celebrating the small moments this season brings

Thank you for helping our students see winter not as something to endure, but as something to embrace. Together, we’re making this season warm, joyful, and full of learning—inside and out!

Warmly and With Tiger Pride,

Mrs. Samouelian

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

February 1- Confidence Trait of the Month

Feb2- LUNCH CHANGE: Main Pizza Crunchers/ Alternate: Grilled Cheese

February 3- Pizza Kit Pickup 4-5pm

February 5- LPS Foundation Gala at 6:30pm

February 6- Choose your team- Seattle Seahawks OR New England Patriots; PTA 9am Idea Factory

February 13- PTA Someone Special Dance

February 16-17-NO SCHOOL - Mid-Winter Break

February 23- Iready Reading occurs this week

March 4- End of 2nd Trimester

March 6-Half Day of School Dismissal 12:10 p.m. - Teacher Report Cards

March 9 -NO SCHOOL Professional Development Day

March 18- Report Cards Viewable on Parent Connect

March 30-April 4- NO SCHOOL Spring Break

We would like to give a big shout-out to our families who consistently pull all the way up in the car loop—thank you! Your help truly makes a difference.

As a reminder and a favor we are asking of all car loop families: on these bitterly cold days, pulling all the way forward instead of stopping close to the door helps our process move quickly and efficiently. While our cars have heat, our staff and students are working hard outside, and getting students into the warm building as quickly as possible is important for everyone.

To help with this:

Please pull all the way up in the car loop before your child exits the vehicle.
Students only may exit the vehicle in the car loop. This helps ensure safety and keeps traffic moving smoothly.
If you would like to exit your vehicle for a goodbye hug or to walk your child in, please park first. The car loop is designed for quick drop-offs only.

Thank you for your cooperation, patience, and partnership in keeping our students safe and our mornings running smoothly—especially during these cold winter days!

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This is the montly update for all things Special Classes at Roosevelt. Find out what is happening in Art, Music, PE, PLTW and LMC.

Confidence is one of the most important skills children develop in elementary school—and families play a powerful role in helping it grow.

“I can try.”
“It’s okay to make mistakes.”
“I can learn and get better.”

Confidence does not mean being perfect or getting everything right. It means feeling safe, supported, and brave enough to try new things. How to help build confidence for your child.

1️⃣ Praise Effort, Not Perfection

Focus on how your child worked, not just the result.

Try saying:

“You worked really hard on that.”
“I noticed you didn’t give up.”
“That was tricky—and you kept trying!”

This teaches children that confidence comes from effort and persistence

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2️⃣ Normalize Mistakes

Mistakes are a natural and important part of learning.

Helpful phrases:

“Everyone makes mistakes—that’s how we learn.”
“What did you learn from trying?”
“It didn’t work yet, and that’s okay.”

When children see mistakes as normal, they feel safer taking risks.

3️⃣ Encourage Independence

Allow children to try things on their own—even when it takes longer.

Examples:

Let them zip their coat or tie their shoes
Encourage them to solve small problems before stepping in
Give them age-appropriate responsibilities at home

Each small success builds a sense of “I can do this.”

4️⃣ Teach Positive Self-Talk

Children often believe the words they say to themselves.

Help your child replace:
❌ “I can’t do this.”
With:
✅ “This is hard, but I can try.”
✅ “I’m still learning.”

Practice these phrases together—especially before homework or new activities.

5️⃣ Ask Confidence-Building Questions

Instead of:

“Did you get it right?”

Try:

“What was challenging today?”
“What are you proud of?”
“What did you try even though it was hard?”

These questions help children reflect on growth rather than perfection.

6️⃣ Model Confidence Yourself

Children learn confidence by watching the adults around them.

You might say:

“I made a mistake, but I’ll try again.”
“This is new for me, but I’m learning.”
“I asked for help when I needed it.”

Your words show your child that confidence is about trying, not being perfect.

7️⃣ Celebrate Small Wins

Confidence grows in small moments:

Trying a new food
Reading a tricky word
Joining or participating in a new activity
Practicing something again

Take time to notice and celebrate these everyday victories.

Remember: Confidence is built one small brave moment at a time.

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Livonia Public Schools prides itself on its commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The following link offers insight into the many initiatives and efforts taking place across the district to uphold this commitment and ensure the well-being of our school community. Safety and Security Update: 2025-2026

Time is running out to sign up for the Competitive Edge Savings Program for your kindergarten student! This is a FREE program offered to families of LPS kindergarten students. The Foundation will designate them as beneficiaries of the Foundation’s educational savings account. The Foundation contributes seed money and those funds grow throughout the student’s LPS educational career. Upon graduation from an LPS high school, the funds may be used for any accredited post-secondary education or skills training program.

Online form is open for submissions. The 2025-26 LPS kindergarten students have until February 1, 2026 to register – do not miss out on this wonderful program that is totally free to you!

https://bit.ly/CompEdgeSignUp

It is time to start thinking about next school year! We are excited to open our registration process for several programs on Monday, March 2, including Kindergarten, Young Fives, and Niji-Iro Japanese Immersion Elementary School.

More detailed information will be shared on our district website soon. We look forward to welcoming our newest learners and partnering with families as they begin their elementary school journey!

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NEXT PTA MEETING

February 6th, 9am - Please join us on the first Friday of Feb 6, 9am in the Idea Factory to discuss new and old PTA business

Sweets for Staff

February 11-13 - Please consider supporting our staff by bringing in some homemade or store bought goodies for them to enjoy! Donations can be dropped off in the main office vestibule starting Monday Feb 9th.

**Treats will be collected during the week but will be put out for staff starting Wed 2/11.

**If you would like to contribute but don't want to shop or have the time - PTA will do the shopping for you! To donate: https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/1116374

SOMEONE SPECIAL DANCE

February 13th - Doors open at 5:45pm Dance officially starts 6 -7:30pm. There will be a DJ, coloring station, photobooth and concessions. This event is for our Roosevelt Elementary students only and their special someONE. (one guest) Admission is $10/pair, limited space available. Signup: https://tigers.givebacks.com/shop/items/235768c43d07

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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