Roosevelt School
The Roosevelt School community has as its mission, the establishment of a comprehensive foundation which enables all students to achieve their maximum potential as responsible individuals and lifelong learners.
The River Edge School District expects to achieve its educational objectives by providing:
High expectations of attainable, individual achievement where students with diverse learning styles are confident in their ability to learn from their mistakes and experience success
A caring, safe, positive environment promoting self esteem, self respect and consequently respect for others
A well-equipped physical environment in which teachers and students are provided with the materials necessary to facilitate learning
A school culture that supports and encourages staff pursuit of personal and professional growth. One which encourages a harmonious and collegial atmosphere permitting teachers to reflect upon the effectiveness of their efforts
Recognition that we both mirror and influence the community around us as we forge a cooperative link between school, home and neighborhood
Realization of the necessity for respect for cultural diversity
Acceptance of the obligation to support moral and civic education with the understanding that every child is a potential citizen of a global society
To this end we emphasize democratic ideals, courtesy and compassion and we expect each child to learn to take responsibility for his/her actions
Agreement by all members of the school community that quality education is a lifelong process involving physical, mental, emotional and social development
From the Desk of the Principal
Hello and Welcome to Roosevelt School!
Roosevelt School is a kindergarten to sixth grade elementary school. Construction on Roosevelt School began in 1919 and has a long tradition of excellence. As one walks the halls of our building, it is evident that the staff and students hold a great deal of pride in their school. That pride extends beyond the walls of our school as well. A wonderful partnership between school and home exists where faculty and parents work together to provide an academically challenging curriculum supplemented by a myriad of experiences which includes field trips and assemblies for all of our children.
Roosevelt School programs include Art, Vocal and Instrumental Music, Integrated Media, Physical Education, STEAM experiences, World Language, CREATE, a robust WIN program, and English as a Second Language among many other exciting opportunities for the students. Each student in grades kindergarten through sixth grade is equipped with a Chromebook.
We aim to establish a comprehensive foundation for all students that enables each of them to achieve their maximum potential as responsible individuals and lifelong learners. We hold high expectations of attainable, individual achievement where students with diverse learning styles are confident in their ability to learn from their mistakes and experience success. Roosevelt School is a caring, safe, and positive environment that promotes self-esteem, self-respect, and consequently respect for others. We guide our students to do the right thing, especially when no one is looking.
For all current and prospective families, please contact me to learn more about Roosevelt School: henzelm@riveredgeschools.org.
With Roosevelt Pride,
Michael Henzel, Principal
Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying
The River Edge School District has conscientiously implemented the requirements found in the Anti Bullying Bill of Rights Act by providing programs and training opportunities for staff and students to develop strategies for conflict resolution and creating a positive learning environment for all students.
The New Jersey Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act requires that all districts be graded on whether their schools are following both the letter and spirit of the legislation.
The grades are based on a scale of 0-78 and must be released and posted on each school's website.