The Scoop
August 22, 2026
A Note from the Principal
What a wonderful first three days of school! I've loved welcoming students back to Roxboro and seeing our classrooms and hallways come alive.
This first week has been all about building relationships, establishing routines, and helping students feel safe and connected at school. I've enjoyed spending time in classrooms, in the lunch room, and on the playground and seeing the relationships our teachers and staff are already building with students. I am so appreciative of the care and energy our entire community has brought to the start of the year.
I also want to thank you -- our families -- for being such a wonderful presence at arrival and dismissal! I have really enjoyed seeing so many of you each day. Please always feel free to stop and say hello when you see me outside — I love getting to know our Rox families and putting names to faces.
We have had a great start, and I am so excited about the year ahead. Thank you for being our partners in making Roxboro such a special place for kids.
Stay dry and safe -- and of course, enjoy your weekend!
Mel Barrett Burkeet
Principal, Roxboro Elementary School
Welcome Ms. Howard!
Ms. Denara Howard is a new member of the Rox El team. She is covering another new team member, fourth grade teacher Ms. Dargaj, who is out on maternity leave. Ms. Howard is a dedicated, student-focused educator who most recently served as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at Oxford Elementary School where she taught fourth grade math. She also brings experience as a math tutor and serves as Head Cheerleading Coach at Trinity High School. A Kent State University graduate, Denara is passionate about helping students build confidence, grow, and succeed. Please join me in welcoming Ms. Howard to Rox!
Arrival & Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast is offered to all Roxboro Elementary School students, free of any charge. Breakfast runs between 8:30-8:45a each morning. Students can enter through Door 3 for access to the Cafeteria.
Morning Line-Up Information
Numbers are painted on the playground (1–16) with paw prints for students to stand on. Students will line up on their class number, then enter the building with their teacher.
Line-Up Locations
Enter through the door 5 (by the music room)
1 - Argie - Grade K - (until assigned - will line up on either 1 or 2 the first 3 days)
2 - Litten - Grade K - (until assigned - will line up on either 1 or 2 on the first 3 days)
3 - Hirsch - Grade 3
4 - Parrino - Grade 3
5 - Musgrave - Grade 2
6 - Greenberg - Grade 4
7 - Dargaj / Howard - Grade 4
8 - Howell - Grades 3-5
9 - McCray - Grade K-2
Enter through the door 3 (by the art room)
11 - Coffey - Grade 5
12 - Thomas - Grade 5
13 - Daniels - Grade 2
14 - Bischof - Grade 1
15 - McKinley - Grade 1
16 - Poundstone Grades 2-4
School Hours
School hours are 8:45 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Students are considered tardy beginning at 8:50 a.m.
Class Dojo
All families should have received an invitation to join ClassDojo. Follow the instructions to sign up. You are welcome to use the tool to communicate with your child's teacher and learn more about what's happening at school through features such as School Story and the calendar.
