Dear Roosevelt Families,
Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! As we step into this new academic year together, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the growth, learning, and connections we will create as a community. At Roosevelt, we believe that every child is a unique learner with incredible potential, and we are committed to creating an environment where each student feels visible, voiced, valued, fully supported, and inspired to achieve their very best.

This year, we will continue to build on the strong foundation we have established, focusing on our four signature practices: culturally relevant read-alouds (sharing books that reflect our students' diverse backgrounds), identity work (encouraging students to explore and understand their own identities), restorative practices (emphasizing relationship repair and accountability through open dialogue), and holding space (creating a safe environment for students to express themselves without judgment). These practices are more than just initiatives - they are at the heart of our mission to create an inclusive, equitable, and nurturing educational experience for all students.

Our dedicated teachers and staff have been working hard to prepare classrooms and lessons that are not only aligned with our academic standards but also with our commitment to equity and social-emotional learning. We are eager to partner with you, our Roosevelt families, to ensure that each child has a successful and enriching school year.

This year also brings new opportunities for family involvement. We know that a strong partnership between home and school is crucial to student success, and we invite you to be active participants in our school community. Whether through attending PTA meetings, volunteering, or simply staying informed, your engagement makes a significant difference.

As we embark on this journey together, please know that my door is always open. I am here to listen, to support, and to work alongside you to make this year a memorable one for our students.

We encourage all families to stay connected and informed by following our school and district website, social media pages, and subscribing to our school’s Teddy Times Newsletter, run by our fabulous PTA. For information on holiday breaks, minimum days, events, and updates, please refer to the district calendar. Procedural updates will be communicated through Blackboard Connect, our district’s communication platform.

Thank you for your continued trust, support, and partnership. Let’s make this school year our best one yet!

With warm regards,

Dr. Amy Onyendu, Principal