JULY 2015
Roosevelt School Welcomes New Principal, Mr. Henzel
Dear Roosevelt School Families,
I am beyond thrilled to be back in River Edge after spending the last three years in Cresskill. I am looking forward to picking up where I left off by reacquainting myself with the students, parents, and faculty, as well as establishing new relationships within the Roosevelt Family. As for myself, my family continues to grow. My wife and I, along with our Rhodesian Ridgeback, welcomed a new addition in February – our son, Cole Michael. I am humbled to begin this new chapter in my life at Roosevelt School with all of you.
The mission of Roosevelt Elementary School is to provide a supportive environment in which all students can reach their maximum academic potential, while developing as responsible citizens who respect individuality. Based on this mission, Roosevelt School strives each day to develop programs and activities which prepare our students to meet the challenges of a constantly changing global society. Staff, students, and parents will continue to work together to make Roosevelt School a great place for students to learn and grow into responsible young adults.
I encourage you to support Roosevelt Elementary School by getting involved.
My door is always open to current and prospective Roosevelt parents. Please reach out to me with any questions by email or by phone- henzelm@riveredgeschools.org or 201.261.1546.
With Roosevelt Pride,
Michael Henzel, Principal
I am beyond thrilled to be back in River Edge after spending the last three years in Cresskill. I am looking forward to picking up where I left off by reacquainting myself with the students, parents, and faculty, as well as establishing new relationships within the Roosevelt Family. As for myself, my family continues to grow. My wife and I, along with our Rhodesian Ridgeback, welcomed a new addition in February – our son, Cole Michael. I am humbled to begin this new chapter in my life at Roosevelt School with all of you.
The mission of Roosevelt Elementary School is to provide a supportive environment in which all students can reach their maximum academic potential, while developing as responsible citizens who respect individuality. Based on this mission, Roosevelt School strives each day to develop programs and activities which prepare our students to meet the challenges of a constantly changing global society. Staff, students, and parents will continue to work together to make Roosevelt School a great place for students to learn and grow into responsible young adults.
I encourage you to support Roosevelt Elementary School by getting involved.
My door is always open to current and prospective Roosevelt parents. Please reach out to me with any questions by email or by phone- henzelm@riveredgeschools.org or 201.261.1546.
With Roosevelt Pride,
Michael Henzel, Principal
Kindergarten – New Beginnings
This fall, River Edge kindergarten students will be housed in their district home school for the first time in almost a decade. Parent Information Sessions in July and August were designed to help parents become familiar with their local school and personnel. A tour of the building and daily logistics were reviewed to help answer any questions.
As the River Edge Schools focus on the future, the early intervention strategies of full day kindergarten continue at the school where all the students will remain through 6th grade. The Board of Education, along with the district administration, teachers, and staff have been provided with time and resources to make this adjustment in our learning community a success for all stakeholders. Good luck to all our newest students, teachers, and families to the River Edge community, a place “building bright futures together.”
As the River Edge Schools focus on the future, the early intervention strategies of full day kindergarten continue at the school where all the students will remain through 6th grade. The Board of Education, along with the district administration, teachers, and staff have been provided with time and resources to make this adjustment in our learning community a success for all stakeholders. Good luck to all our newest students, teachers, and families to the River Edge community, a place “building bright futures together.”
Below, Parents attending Kindergarten Information Session with Mrs. Rosen
Summer Enrichment Program
The Summer Enrichment Program is a great success! It began on June 29th and continues through July 24th. Students took classes such as chess, sewing, soccer, football, classic games, art, reading, math, music, science and more!
Program Highlights:
The pictures below show students engaging in various activities. Navigate your way through the slide show by clicking on the arrow. Enjoy!
Program Highlights:
- Piano Explorers: Students are exploring the piano keyboard and learning to play songs and even compose their own music!
- Rise and Shine Yoga: Getting a great start to the day, students are exploring animated poses and basic exercises through creative expression, music, art and storytelling.
- Doll Fashionista: A class full of creativity and fantasy, students are stitching 18 inch dolls and their wardrobes! Needles, thread and felt are used along with stitching, adding buttons and designing fashion. A gallery of student creations is held for parents and friends at the end of classes.
- Pinkarellas: Students are exploring their favorite Pinkalicious Books! Combining reading, artwork and creativity, students are celebrating their love of books!
- Chess: Strategy, concentration and problem solving are a big part of the most popular game ever invented. Students are learning strategic moves and enjoying chess matches against other players and on the computer. A chess tournament celebrated their hard work and dedication to one of the oldest games in the world!
- Dynamic Earth: Fossils, rocks and minerals can reveal so much about Earth! Students explore fossil records, various rock forms and even crack open fascinating gemstones!
- Instrumental Music: Daily lessons enable students to advance quickly working in a small group setting. Playing Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet and French Horn, beautiful music filled the air!
- Just Bead It: Students created beautiful necklaces, bracelets, pins, earrings and more using creativity and design skills! They proudly wear their creations for all to admire!
The pictures below show students engaging in various activities. Navigate your way through the slide show by clicking on the arrow. Enjoy!