8th grade students enrolled in Arts & Crafts showcased some of their amazing art work. This work called Literary Origami , is the art of book folding. All pieces were made from recycled books.
As we kicked off our Winter Concert Series, we heard the amazing voices and music from our Chorus and Orchestra groups.
The tradition continues:
RIS TURKEY BOWL 2024!
Thank you to our PTSO for sponsoring today's assembly. Jordan Toma's message to our student body included "Your struggle is your strength"!
Today was Mix it up Day at Roosevelt! Mix it up day is a national event that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. The event asks students to sit with someone new in the cafeteria for one day with the goal of fostering and promoting a healthy school climate throughout the year. Today during the 6th grade lunch period, 6th graders had the opportunity to sit with new peers and friends, chat with an 8th grade PEER Leader, and play some fun games at their table.
RIS Baking club getting ready to make some amazing apple pie tacos. Thank you Mrs. Cassu and friends for creating this tasty treat.
This week, Roosevelt students will be hearing daily morning announcements that focus on the ways practicing gratitude can positively impact our mental and physical health. Today, students are making a gratitude chain during lunch to brighten the hallways of RIS.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of our Fall Drama. They did an amazing job at Thursday's matinee.
Band and Orchestra students are preparing for the upcoming Winter Concert series.
The Westfield Public Schools and Town of Westfield are recipients of the 2024 Green Team Collaboration Award for their joint efforts in creating and promoting sustainable practices in our schools and the community. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1868555
Congratulations to Mrs. Conneely's 8th grade homeroom for bringing in the most Halloween candy. The candy will be donated to the Westfield Pediatric Dental Group for distribution to first responders and food pantries.
6th Graders Olivia Cook, Dylan Schlesinger, and Victoria Walsh are winners of the 2024 RIS Anti-Vaping poster contest. They created an amazing poster with the "Live Clean, Breathe Clean: Skip the Vape Scene" slogan.
Congratulations to the 2024 Applefest Poster Contest WInner!
Congratulations to winners of our 2024 Halloween Costume contest. Winners are represented from each grade.
Just a normal day RIS - Happy Halloween!
Last Friday, Mrs. Gilford took her 7th grade students to see the exhibit of Seward Johnson sculptures through out downtown area. They also visited the Roig gallery to meet Ricardo Roig (RIS alumni) and view his unique style.
As we continue to encourage our students to get involved in all RIS has to offer, our Makerspace Club was having fun working together after school.
RIS 8th grade Peer Leaders are working on Team Building activities in Clark Park.
Throughout October, we celebrate the enduring legacy and vibrant culture of Italian Americans. We honor their significant contributions to art, science, cuisine, and countless other fields that have enriched our nation's tapestry.
Wrapping up the Nature of Science unit, sixth graders experienced various phenomena and started to really think like scientists!
