The Roebling Reporter
May 2023
Thank you to the Roebling Families!
I want to send a huge thank you to our PTO and families for all they have done to show our staff they are appreciated. Over the next week our staff will receive a continental breakfast, fun supplies, lottery tickets, a luncheon and other fun goodies! This is all due to the generosity and caring nature of the families in this town. Each day the staff comes in and treats your children like their own. They laugh, smile and learn together. Our dedicated teachers have created an environment of love and respect. Students Strive for Five when they are here. My deepest thanks for recognizing the work and effort of this talented and hard-working staff.
Spring Concert
I am excited to announce that we will be doing a Spring Music Concert for 1st grade. Mrs. Neves will send out more detailed information.
Where - In the APR
Who - 1st Grade
When - May 10th@ 6:30pm - arrival 6:00pm
3rd grade NJSLA testing information
We would like to take this opportunity to inform you that the NJSLA Spring 2023 testing for our 3rd grade students will be coming up in May. These computer-based assessments are aligned to the New Jersey state standards.
Our testing will be on:
May 15th, 16th and 17th - ELA
One 75 minute test per day
May 18th, 22nd and 23rd - Math
One 60 minute test per day
Please continue to assist us in providing each and every one of our 3rd grade students with the greatest opportunity to be successful and demonstrate their true abilities. Please make sure they have a good night’s sleep, a great breakfast and are ready to show the world all they have learned.
For more information regarding NJSLA Spring testing, you may explore the following hyperlinked resources from the New Jersey Department of Education website. Materials are subject to change, and may be updated periodically by the NJDOE.
General Parent Resources
Testing Tutorials
Practice Tests
Parent Portal
Digital Item Library (released copies of previously used materials)
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the state assessment, feel free to contact me by phone (609-499-4640 ext 3156) or email (bfazekas@florence.k12.nj.us)
Barbara Fazekas
District Testing Coordinator
Register NOW for 2023-2024 Kindergarten
Roebling Teacher Recognition
Every staff member at Roebling Elementary has a gift that they bring to the students. It is difficult to recognize just one so this year we will recognize each staff member through the year. If you would like to write a short blurb that will be sent to the teacher, please write it on the Google Form. Each message is anonymous so please do not include your name, but you can include if you are a parent, student or colleague.
This month we will recognize:
Staff
- Melissa Reuter
- Katie Graf
- Crystal Nash
- Babette Sherrier
- Tracy Pair
- Katie Wainwright
Roebling Recognition Survey
Roebling Spirit Wear Store
We got spirit yes we do we got spirit how bout you?💙💛⚡️
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Cafeteria News
Strive for Five Corner
The Character Trait for May is Perseverance Help your child at home
"Helping our students develop perseverance from a young age is essential. Studies by Angela Lee Duckworth, a respected researcher and author in the field of perseverance and grit, shot that grit and perseverance can better predict graduation rates than a student’s IQ." (source)
Manner Banner
Congratulations to the students in Mrs. Cobleigh's class for winning the Manner Banner! Enjoy this video of this amazing class. Student in this class received a certificate and a pretzel party.
We Want to Hear From You
The reason Roebling has been so successful is because at Roebling everyone's ideas and opinions are valued. Teacher leadership and community connections are the foundation for our success. The many committees at Roebling help with decision making, and we always welcome parent ideas. We have been fortunate to bring in parent volunteers for events, the Bookmates to read with children, police officers to do Adopt a Cop, fire fighters for Fire Prevention Week, guest readers in classrooms, etc. In addition to the many ways we work with the community, I would like to get your feedback. Below is a survey that I will post each month. If you have a great idea, a concern or want to praise a staff member, please share it with us. You are always welcome to call the main office and schedule a meeting as well. I appreciate the great ideas that have been shared with me this year.
PTO - Parent Teacher Organization
Community Programs
Katie Agresta
Email: kagresta@florence.k12.nj.us
Location: 1330 Hornberger Ave, Roebling, NJ 08554, USA
Phone: 609-499-4640