The Scoop

Our first full week was a great one! I held our first school assembly, where we talked about the shape of a Rox El Tiger and what it means to bounce back — and grow! — from challenges.

We also reviewed our Student Code of Conduct (SCOC), which is viewable here. If you don't want to read through all of that text, we also have a student-friendly video version of our Code of Conduct. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about the SCOC!

Curriculum Night was lovely! I so enjoyed getting to see our team in action and then heading outside for a beautiful evening on the blacktop. I am really starting to see what a special school community Rox El is.

A quick heads-up for next week: It is going to be very warm in the building. Please send your child with a water bottle and have them dress in cool, comfortable clothing. Students on the second floor (1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders) may especially feel the heat. Hopefully this will be our last heat spell before some cooler September temperatures arrive!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Mel Barrett Burkeet
Principal, Roxboro Elementary School

Regular, on-time attendance makes a big difference in student success. When students arrive on time and stay for the full school day, they are able to participate fully in learning, classroom routines, and important connections with their teachers and classmates. One of our big goals this year at Rox is to ensure strong attendance -- and that includes avoiding tardies and early dismissals.

Tardies and early dismissals add up over time and can result in students missing valuable instructional minutes. Whenever possible, we encourage families to schedule appointments and other commitments outside of the school day. Thank you for partnering with us to make every school day—and every minute—count!

This week, I'm excited to highlight Ms. Kim Woods, our Alternative Learning Center (ALC) Ancillary! Ms. Woods brings 29 years of experience in education and is a wonderful member of our Rox El team.

Ms. Woods is well-versed in restorative practices and skilled at helping students navigate challenging moments, manage big emotions, and get back on track. She is also always willing to jump in wherever she is needed to support our students and staff!

When asked how she hopes to make an impact at Rox El, Ms. Woods shared that she wants to do so by “building meaningful relationships with students, supporting their growth, and creating a space where they feel safe, valued, and encouraged to always do their best.”

Ms. Woods is a graduate of Youngstown State University and is inspired by Viola Davis, whose memoir Finding Me resonated with her because of Davis’s perseverance and determination to overcome challenges.

And a couple of fun facts: Ms. Woods loves a hot Americano with no cream and no sugar. She would also love to take a trip to Barbados someday.

We are so fortunate to have Ms. Woods supporting our students!

We are excited to launch a new, free Intramural Sports & Chess Club for our 4th and 5th grade students, led by our counselor, Mr. Steward and one of our wonderful paraprofessionals, Mr. Husain! Students will have opportunities throughout the year to participate in flag football, basketball, soccer, and chess while building teamwork, confidence, leadership, sportsmanship, and connections with their school community. No previous experience is needed — our goal is to create opportunities, not barriers!

The program begins this Monday, August 31st and will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays, with opportunities before school from 8:15-8:35 AM and during lunch/recess from 12:20-12:50 PM. Students will not miss classroom instruction to participate.

Note: Mondays are for girls and Tuesdays are for boys.

Please check out the program information and slide deck here. Questions can be directed to Mr. Steward (c_steward@chuh.org) or Mr. Husain (a_husain@chuh.org).

We are looking for a part-time, licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our Rox El team! The position is approximately 20 hours per week (about 2.5 days), and we have some flexibility with the schedule and can work around other commitments.

If you are a licensed SLP — or know someone who might be a great fit for our school community — I would love to connect! Please reach out to me at m_barrett@chuh.org for more information. You may also submit an application through the CHUH portal here.

Please feel free to share with your networks!

Our 2026–2027 Roxboro Elementary Family & Student Handbook is now available! This handbook is a helpful resource for families throughout the school year and includes important information about arrival and dismissal, attendance, communication, safety, academics, school expectations, health and wellness, and more. Please take some time to review it and keep it handy for future reference.

Check it out by clicking here or by clicking the green button below.

We re getting closer to 100% completion of the Parent Annual Update. Let's get there this week!

If you haven't already done so, log in to Infinite Campus to complete your Annual Update asap. This important step ensures we have the most up-to-date contact, emergency, and family information so we can best support your child throughout the school year.

Until your child's PAU for the 2026-2027 school year has been completed, they will not be permitted to participate in field trips, sports*, or extra-curricular activities.

Directions for how to complete the Annual Update:

1. Log into the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.

• All CH-UH parents/guardians have an Infinite Campus Parent Portal account. Parents/guardians have either self-registered or have been issued an account. Newly enrolled families receive account information via email within a few business days after their student is enrolled. If you are experiencing login difficulties or need a password reset, please contact your school’s front office staff or the Data Department at icportal@chuh.org.

• Shortcuts: Online Registration & Required Annual Update, OR
• Main Menu > More: Online Registration & Required Annual Update

Find a PDF of these instructions here.

Garden Club began this week. Check out this picture from the gardeners in action! Stay tuned for more options for extracurricular activities soon!

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.

August 25 - Curriculum Night and PTA BBQ (5:30-7:30)

September 7 - No School; Labor Day

September 17 - Donuts with Grown-Ups (8:30-8:45am - during Arrival)

September 21 - No School (Yom Kippur)

September 29 - School Picture Day

October 2 - Readathon Kickoff; CHUH Homecoming Parade

Email: m_barrett@chuh.org

Website: CHUH.org
Location: Roxboro Elementary School, Roxboro Road, Cleveland Heights, OH, USA
Phone: (216)371-7115