RS Weekly Update

May 25th - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day Weekend

May 31st - Girls on the Run 5K

June 🌞

June 3rd - 3rd Grade Liberty Science Field Trip

June 5th - Roosevelt School Field Day (Rain date June 12th)

June 8th - 2nd Grade Walking Trip to Roosevelt School

June 11th - 4th Grade Sandy Hook Field Trip

- Gifted & Talented Showcase

June 12th - Walking School Bus

- Weston & Roosevelt Somerset Patriot Stadium Game Night

June 16th - End of Year Bash

June 18th - Roosevelt Clap Out @ 1:15 PM (Students Last day of School)

June 19th - Report Cards available on Genesis

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Monday, May 25: Schools Closed (Memorial Day)

Dear Roosevelt Families,

As we move into the final month of the school year, it can be tempting to let routines slide—but this is actually the most critical time for consistent attendance! Staying on track now ensures our students are fully prepared for end-of-year milestones and their transition to the next grade.

🎒Routine & Reliability

Consistent attendance helps students stay connected to their peers and maintain their learning momentum. Every lesson builds on the last, and being here in person and on time makes all the difference. Let's keep our attendance "Excellent" all the way to the finish line!

Every Minute Counts: Our Morning Schedule

• 8:25 AM: Doors open for breakfast & staff supervision begins.
• 8:35 AM: Regular arrival begins.
• 8:45 AM: School starts promptly.

🏫 Aiming for an 8:35 AM arrival gives your child the "soft landing" they need to organize their materials and start the day with a smile.

⚠️ Important Safety Reminders

To keep our Roosevelt Colts safe every single day, we need your direct partnership with the following arrival/dismissal procedures:

1. Morning Supervision & Early Arrivals

Recently, we have noticed a number of students arriving at school far too early. Unfortunately, when students are left unsupervised, we are seeing them make choices that are not safe or appropriate for school.
Please note that staff supervision does not begin until 8:25 AM. If your child is arriving at 8:10 AM, they are left entirely unattended.

• For Walkers: Please use Google Maps or the map application on your cell phone to calculate your child's walking route. Adjust their departure time from home so they arrive no earlier than 8:25 AM (if eating breakfast) or 8:35 AM (for regular arrival).
• For Vehicle Drop-offs: Please DO NOT allow your child out of your vehicle until the appropriate doors open and staff are present at 8:25 AM or 8:35 AM.

2. Use the Crosswalks at ALL Times 🚸

Pedestrian safety during our busy arrival and dismissal windows is a top priority. We have been in active communication with the Manville PD regarding traffic safety around the school, and you may have already noticed their digital sign communicating the critical importance of this message.
Please obey the law and use designated crosswalks at all times when crossing the street. A huge thank you to Mr. Paco and our crossing guards, who are out there every day helping to direct traffic and encouraging our families to cross safely!

Please take a moment to review the attached Arrival & Dismissal Procedures (also available in our student/parent handbook and your child's HW agenda) to ensure you are familiar with our safe traffic patterns and timing. We appreciate your partnership in keeping our morning drop-offs and afternoon pick-ups seamless and safe for everyone!

Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students safe and for making every school day count!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Your voice matters deeply to us. Back in April, we shared the New Jersey School Climate Improvement (NJ SCI) Parent Survey to gather your feedback on our school environment. Because we want to ensure every family has an opportunity to be heard, we have decided to re-open the survey for a final window. Our total is now up to 53 parents completing the survey - THANK YOU!

If you did not have a chance to complete it last month, please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us. Your feedback helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can improve to better support your children.

Survey Details:

• Link: https://platform.njschoolclimate.org/app/surveys/questions/l3jyG69-TFOlGAyR6KbcIw/PHn3-7tQROaqzsuflyHEpA
• Password: parent
• Closing Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Thank you for your time, partnership, and dedication to making our school community the best it can be.

Warmly,
Mrs. Alicia Rissmiller

INVITATION ONLY

We are excited to announce the details for our upcoming 2026 ESY and Summer Program. To help families plan ahead, please review the schedule and location details below:

📅 Program Schedule

• Dates: June 29 – July 30, 2026 (5 weeks)

• Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday

• Note: There are no sessions on Fridays.

🏫 Locations by Grade

• Weston School (Grades PK–4): Our primary location for early childhood and elementary students. **Please note that Manville Recreation will be hosting their Summer Camp at Weston in the event your child needs extended day. Camp hours will run from 8:00–3:30 P.M. and Aftercare will run from 3:30–5:30 P.M. Information is forthcoming!

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• High School (Grades 5–12): Our secondary location for middle and high school students.

⏰ Daily Routine & Meals

We are pleased to provide meals for all participating students during the program:

• 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Breakfast

• 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Core Educational Programming & IEP Services

• 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch (served in two shifts)

We look forward to a productive and engaging summer of learning! For more information, please contact your school's main office.

Check out our Roosevelt School updates on events and activities below.

Be sure to follow Roosevelt School on Facebook!

We are excited to share that Roosevelt School has officially completed all of our NJSLA testing and make-ups! A huge THANK YOU to our testing coordinator, Ms. Gonzalez, as well as our staff and students for their flexibility and dedication during the last two weeks!

For the month of May we will focus on mindfulness.Being mindful means to be in the present moment. Mindfulness has been proven to help manage emotions and improve focus.

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.

The Manville School District uses ParentSquare as our primary platform for school communication. Families receive messages through email, app, voice, or text, helping everyone stay informed and involved.

Click Here for more information!

As we move into the final month of the school year, it can be tempting to let routines slide—but this is actually the most critical time for consistent attendance! Staying on track now ensures our students are fully prepared for end-of-year milestones and their transition to the next grade.

• Routine & Reliability: Consistent attendance helps students stay connected to their peers and keeps their learning momentum high. Every lesson builds on the last, and being here in person makes all the difference.

• Every Minute Counts:

• 8:25 AM: Doors open for breakfast.

• 8:35 AM: Regular arrival begins.

• 8:45 AM: School starts promptly.

Let’s keep our attendance "Excellent" all the way to the finish line! Thank you for partnering with us to make every school day count for our Roosevelt Colts. 🐴

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.

Join Us for the 21st CCLC Summer Program!

Middle Earth is excited to invite your students to join our 21st Century Community Learning Center (CCLC) Summer Program at ABIS! Running for four weeks from June 29 to July 23, the program offers a blend of academic support and enrichment in a safe, engaging environment.

Program Schedule:

• Days: Monday through Thursday

• Hours: 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

• Field Trips: Every Thursday, students will head out on educational field trips (program hours remain the same).

We are pleased to provide breakfast and lunch daily for all participants. If your student prefers, they are always welcome to bring their own lunch from home.

How to Register: To participate, a completed registration packet must be submitted for each student. We encourage families to return their paperwork as soon as possible, with a registration deadline of Friday, May 29, 2026.

We look forward to working with you and your family this summer! For more information or to address any concerns, please contact us at 908-725-7223.

$135.00 per week / per camper

Monday through Friday

8:30am to 3:30pm

5 weeks starting June 29th ending July 31st

Rising Kindergarten to 5th Graders for the 2026-2027 School Year

NEW this year - CAMP AFTER CARE!

$65.00 per week / per camper

Monday through Friday

3:30pm to 5:00pm

5 weeks starting June 29th ending July 31st

Camper must be pre-registered to attend.

For additional information and to register visit the Recreation website at https://www.manvillenj.org/308/Recreation

Registrations are also being accepted at the Recreation Office during regular office hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

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!

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What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

Each summer SCLSNJ offers a Summer Reading Challenge that is intended to help prevent summer slide by making reading a habit. Let's create a lifelong love of reading!

How does it work?

June 22 through August 22, readers of all ages are invited to Unearth a Story™ and discover that every person and community has a story waiting to be found and shared.

Every day that you reach your personal reading goals, use Beanstack to record your reading and activities to earn prizes along the way

Earn 5 points for each day of reading, 1 point for writing 5 book reviews, and 1 point for every other activity.

Register now!