Roosevelt Elementary School

316 S. Ringold St. Janesville WI

August 2019

Stacy Petersen, Principal            roosevelt.janesville.k12.wi.us

608-743-7000

Dates to Know

August 15: Elementary Registration Day 9:00 am –1:00 pm AND 2:00-4:00 pm. It is not necessary to attend this day if you do all updates and fee payments on Infinite Campus on your own. There will be computers and staff available to assist you.

August 21: Roosevelt Round-Up

August 29: Elementary Open House 5:00-6:30 pm Students can meet their teacher and drop off supplies.

Online Registration

All families must complete the online registration in Infinite Campus. The primary house-hold is given access to the online registration link through the Parent Portal. Google search the School District of Janesville. On the home page, choose Quicklinks from the red banner at the top. Select Infinite Campus (Parent Portal) from the drop down menu. You will need your username and password to log in. If you do not know this information, you can call the Roosevelt office at 743- 7000 starting August 13 for assistance. Once you are logged in, the link is in blue lettering at the bottom left hand side of the page. Click the link and follow the directions. Everything in yellow needs to be verified/updated. If you have moved, you must bring proof of your new address and your photo ID to the school office to have the address updated.

Who is My Teacher?

Homeroom teachers will be viewable on Infinite Campus on

August 23,2019.

The 1st Day of School

The first day for students is Tuesday, September 3rd. School starts at 8:15 and dismisses at 3:08pm. Students will enter and exit the building from the back playground. Kindergarten students will have a staggered start. Please refer to the letter you received in June regarding your child’s start date. If you have questions, please call the office at 608-743-7000. Hot lunch will be served on the first day. Money can be put into your child's lunch account via Infinite Campus or sent with your student to bring to the office.

Picture Day is Friday September 26 Information will be sent home with students the first week of school

Handbook

The Parent/Student Handbook is now available. Read it online at Parent Student Handbook

Fee Payment

The registration fee for students in Kindergarten through grade 5 may be paid online via electronic check or debit/ credit card on the PAYMENT tab in Infinite Campus. If you prefer to pay in cash or paper check, please come to the school on Registration Day, Thursday August 15. Extra staff will be available to accept

payments that day between 9:00 am-1:00 pm and 2:00-4:00 pm.

Roosevelt Round-Up

On Wed. August 21st, Roosevelt Staff will have a “Roosevelt Round-Up.” Staff will be out in our neighborhood welcoming families to the 2019 - 2020 school year. Here are some key details about the event:

• Staff will greet families where they live.
• We will share the necessary information about the start of the school year.
• The welcome will be brief (less than 10 minutes, as we have a lot of families to visit).
• We will not come into your home.

Relationships between home and school are essential to your son’s/daughter’s success. We value these relationships and want to do everything possible to have a safe, stress-free, and positive start to the school year. Stopping by for a brief visit helps accomplish these goals.

Many families RSVP'd for a home visit before school dismissed for the summer. If you have not RSVP’d and would like a visit, please call the office at 608-743-7000 or email tdubanowich@janesville.k12.wi.us with your choice of a visit between 10:30 am—4:00 pm or 4:00-6:00 pm. Please include your child’s name, grade and address for the visit

Roosevelt Website

Keep up to date with all the news and events happening throughout the school year by checking out the Roosevelt website frequently. You can find the school newsletters, the breakfast and lunch menus, the google calendar for Roosevelt, the volunteer application and other useful information to make this year a smooth one.

 

Roosevelt Elementary School - Oct/Nov 2019

316 S. Ringold St. Janesville, WI 53545
Stacy Petersen, Principal Main Line:  608-743-7000
Attendance Line: 608-743-7030

From the Principal

Fall is here! We are well into the 2019-20 school year and appreciate your continued support with our Roosevelt Roughriders. We acknowledge that educating a child is a team effort and we thank you for your partnership along this journey. October and November are full months with many school events planned. We look forward to these events and opportunities to build more connections with families and students. Our website also has an event calendar, so please check it regularly. We continue to use Class Dojo as another communication tool. As always, Learning First is a pillar belief at Roosevelt School. As we state daily on our announcements, “It’s a GREAT day for LEARNING!”

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I always look forward to collaborating with families to provide a positive and productive learning environment for our students.

Stacy Petersen
stacy.petersen@janesville.k12.wi.us
608-743-7005

Stay Connected

Need more information? It’s probably on the Roosevelt Website.  Visit the website for the school calendar, staff contact information, school newsletters, PTA information, current events, breakfast and lunch menus, the student handbook and much more.  We will be utilizing the website, email contact and Class Dojo frequently to notify families of important dates and events.

Picture Retake Day

Retakes will be taken Tuesday Oct. 29th.  Have your photo taken if you were absent on the initial day or return your picture packet for a retake.

Fire Prevention Month

October is Fire Prevention Month.  On Oct. 11th the Janesville Fire Department will observe Roosevelt school as we practice our monthly fire drill.  After the drill, the kindergarten classes will get an up-close look at the equipment and vehicles the fire department uses.

Scoopie Nights

Mark your calendars for the four (4) PTA Scoopie Nights at the Milton Ave. Culvers.  The events run from 4-8:00 pm each of the following nights:

• October 9, 2019
• January 29, 2020
• March 9, 2020
• April 22, 2020

Field Trips

It’s that time of year when many classes take a fall field trip.  If you would like to chaperone a trip with your child’s class, you must have an approved Volunteer Application on file with Roosevelt.  Applications can be completed online through the SDJ website.  Field trip fees can be paid online through Infinite Campus.  The minimum online payment is $10.00.  Payments can be combined to reach the minimum.

Facebook Page

Like our Roosevelt Facebook page to see fun updates throughout the year.

Lunch Schedule

• KG:11:00—11:20
• 1st:11:20 –11:40
• 2nd:11:35—11:55
• 3rd:11:55—12:15
• 4th:12:35—12:55
• 5th:12:15—12:35

You are welcome to join your student for lunch any day.  Visitors are required to sign in at the office prior to going to the lunchroom.

Parent Teacher Conferences

We encourage every family to attend Parent Teacher conferences October 23-24 to meet with your child’s teacher and discuss the progress your child is making in the classroom. Wednesday will be a regular day of student attendance. Then conferences are Wednesday evening and all day Thursday.   

The conference schedule is:

• Wednesday, Oct 23: Normal school day. Conferences are from 4-7:00 pm
• Thursday, Oct 24: No school.  Conferences are from 8:00 am -7:00 pm
• Friday, Oct 25: No School for students or staff.

Book Fair

Visit the Scholastic Book Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences.  It’s a whimsical place full of irresistible books kids can’t wait to read so their imaginations can grow!  The Book Fair will be in the Activity Room and is sponsored by the Roosevelt PTA.

Coats for Kids

Coats for Kids

September 23th – October 14th 2019

Please donate warm winter wear for needy families in Janesville and North Rock County,

Needed: Clean chlidren & adults’ winter jackets & coats, snow pants, gloves, scarves, hats & boots – Please no adult dress coats. No broken zippers No sweatshirts or fleece jackets or summer clothing.

Thank you

Locations for donations:

Dan’s Creston Park Laundromat	IGA/Sentry East	Milton Piggly Wiggly	Shopko
1630 Randolph Rd	2822 E. Milwaukee St.	727 S. Janesville St.	Highway 14

Sentry West	Schnuck’s Super Market	1st Community Bank of Milton	Premier Bank
2501 West Court	1501 Creston Park Dr.	202 Merchants Row, Milton	1400 Blackbridge Dr.

Woodman’s Market	Festival Foods	Choice Cleaners
2819 N. Lexinton	2233 Humes Rd	610 E. Memorial 2919 N. Lexingtion 1926 E. Milwaukee

And ALL Janesville Elementary Schools

Distribution :The Salvation Army will be distributing winter outerwear at no cost to families on Saturday October 26 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm.  Children must be present to receive items.  Proof of residency is necessary.  All items are free, clean and available to all ages.  The Salvation Army is located at the corner of Glen and Sutherland streets in Janesville.

Non School Days

There is No School on:

• Wednesday November 27, Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29 due to Thanksgiving
• Winter Break is December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020.  School resumes January 2, 2020.
• Spring Break is March 23 – March 29.  School resumes March 30, 2020.

Request for School Transfer/Placement (Intra District Transfers) within the School District of Janesville Attendance Areas

Due to Move:

If you move within the School District of Janesville during the school year and wish to remain at your current school, please ask the school office for a Request to Remain in Current School Following Move to New Attendance Area Form (blue). Complete the form and return it to the school office.

Due to Parent Choice:

If you wish to apply to have your student transferred/placed in another school within the district next school year (2019-2020), please ask the school office for a School Transfer/Placement Within the School District Form (yellow). Completed forms will be accepted from December 1 through December 15, 2019 only. Submit your Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District Form (yellow) to your home school attendance area office. Parents applying for a Request for School Transfer/ Placement Within the School District will be notified of approval or disapproval by January 15, 2019. Parents applying for a Re-quest for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District for incoming Kindergarten students will be notified of approval or non-approval after they have enrolled their child during the Kindergarten Enrollment period with the New Student Enrollment Office. If you have questions, please contact the school office of your home school attendance area.

Open Enrollment or Public School Choice

If during the school year, you move outside the School District of Janesville and you wish to remain at your current school please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743-5152 and request a tuition waiver form within two weeks of your move. This will allow you to be eligible to attend your current school for the remainder of the current year tuition free. To continue attending the School District of Janesville after the 2018-2019 school year, you will also need to complete an open enrollment application. Application instructions are provided to the School District of Janesville by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and should be available by late January 2019. This year applications will be accepted February 4 – April 30, 2019.

If you have questions regarding Open Enrollment or Public School Choice, please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743 -5152.

MOVING???

If you will be moving from your current home address, please contact Roosevelt school office at 743-7000 as soon as possible to determine what paperwork you will need to fill out for your child to continue attending his/her current school. Please note: if you are moving to an address outside the School District of Janesville in most cases your child is eligible to continue attending the School District of Janesville as long as you complete the appropriate paperwork within the required timeline.

If you have any questions about school placement for a particular address, please contact Open Enrollment Specialist Deen Hartley at 743-5152. The New Student Enrollment Office is open year round.

If you are the parent of an elementary student and will be moving over the summer months when the elementary schools are closed, please contact Open Enrollment Specialist Deen Hartley at 743-5152 or the New Student Enrollment Office at 743-5072 or 743-5153 to complete the appropriate paperwork.

Child Find Notice

“The school district must locate, identify and evaluate all resident children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities.” The school district has a special education program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who are residents of the district and who have not graduated from high school. Upon request the school district will screen any resident child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Kimberli Peerenboom, Director of Pupil Services for the School District of Janesville at 743-5061, or by writing her at 527 S. Franklin St., Janesville WI 53548.

Annually the district conducts developmental screening of preschool children. Each child’s motor, communication and social skills are observed at various play areas. Each child is weighed and measured, and the child’s hearing and vision is checked. The information is used to provide the parent with a profile of their child’s current development and to provide suggestions for follow up activities. Parents learn about community services available to them and speak with representatives of agencies serving families. The information from screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability. When school staff reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, they refer the child for evaluation by a school district Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Developmental screening will be a part of the kindergarten screening this Spring. Watch for dates at your local school.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child re-sides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child’s parents that the referral will be made.

The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child to the school district in which the child resides. A referral of a child residing in the School District of Janesville may be sent to Kimberli Peerenboom at the school district address above.”

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF JANESVILLE

ANNUAL NOTICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION REFERRAL AND EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Upon request, the School District of Janesville is required to evaluate a child for eligibility for special education services. A request for evaluation is known as a referral. When the district receives a referral, the district will appoint an Individualized Education Program (IEP) team to determine if the child has a disability, and if the child needs special education services. The district locates, identifies, and evaluates all children with disabilities who are enrolled by their parents in private (including religious) schools, elementary schools and secondary schools located in the school district.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker, or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child's parent that the referral will be made. Others, including parents, who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child, including a homeless child, to the school district in which the child resides.

Referrals must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. A referral may be made by contacting Ms. Kimberli Peerenboom, Director of Pupil Services, School District of Janesville, at 608-743-5061, or by writing her at 527 S. Franklin Street, Janesville, WI,

CONFIDENTIALITY OF PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH

CHILD FIND ACTIVITIES

The School District of Janesville is required to locate, identify, and evaluate all children, with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools in the school district, and homeless children. The process of locating, identifying, and evaluating children with disabilities is known as child find. This agency conducts the following child find activities each year in the form of Early Childhood and Speech and Language Developmental Screenings. This notice informs parents of the records the school district will develop and maintain as part of its child find activities. This notice also informs parents of their rights regarding any records developed.  The school district gathers personally identifiable information on any child who participates in child find activities. Parents, teachers, and other professionals provide information to the school related to the child’s academic performance, behavior, and health. This information is used to determine whether the child needs special education services. Personally identifiable information directly related to a child and maintained by the school is a pupil record. Pupil records include records maintained in any way including, but not limited to, computer storage media, video and audiotape, film, microfilm, and microfiche. Records maintained for personal use by a teacher and not available to others and records available only to persons involved in the psychological treatment of a child are not pupil records.

The school district maintains several classes of pupil records.

"Progress records" include grades, courses the child has taken, the child's attendance record, immunization records, required lead screening records, and records of school extra-curricular activities. Progress records must be maintained for at least five years after the child ceases to be enrolled.

"Behavioral records" include such records as psychological tests, personality evaluations, records of conversations, written statements relating specifically to the pupil's behavior, tests relating specifically to achievement or measurement of ability, physical health records other than immunization and lead screening records, law enforcement officers' records, and other pupil records that are not "progress records." Law enforcement officers' records are maintained separately from other pupil records. Behavioral records may be maintained for no longer than one year after the child graduates or otherwise ceases to be enrolled, unless the parent specifies in writing that the records may be maintained for a longer period of time. The school district informs parents when pupil records are no longer needed to provide special education. At the request of the child's parents, the school district destroys the information that is no longer needed.

"Directory data" includes the student's name, address, telephone listing, date and place of birth, major field of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, dates of attendance, photographs, degrees and awards received, and the name of the school most recently previously attended by the student.

"Pupil physical health records" include basic health information about a pupil, including the pupil's immunization records, an emergency medical card, a log of first aid and medicine administered to the pupil, an athletic permit card, a record concerning the pupil's ability to participate in an education program, any required lead screening records, the results of any routine screening test, such as for hearing, vision or scoliosis, and any follow-up to the test, and any other basic health information, as determined by the state superintendent. Any pupil record relating to a pupil's physical health that is not a pupil physical health record is treated as a patient health care record under sections 146.81 to 146.84, Wisconsin Statutes. Any pupil record concerning HIV testing is treated as provided under section 252.15, Wisconsin Statutes.

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and section 118.125, Wisconsin Statutes, afford parents and students over 18 years of age ("eligible students") the following rights with respect to education records:

The right to inspect and review the student's education records within 45 days of receipt of the request. Parents or eligible students should submit to the school principal [or appropriate school official] a written request that identifies the records(s) they wish to inspect. The principal will make arrangements for access and notify the parent or eligible student of the time and place where the records may be inspected. The school district will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and before any meeting about an individualized education program, or any due process hearing, and in no case more than 45 days after the request has been made. If any record includes information on more than one child, the parents of those children have the right to inspect and review only the information about their child or to be in-formed of that specific information. Upon request, the school district will give a parent or eligible student a copy of the progress records and a copy of the behavioral records. Upon request, the school district will give the parent or eligible student a list of the types and locations of education records collected, maintained, or used by the district for special education. The school district will respond to reasonable requests for explanations and interpretations of the records. A representative of the parent may inspect and review the records.

The right to request the amendment of the student's education records that the parent or eligible student believes is inaccurate or misleading. Parents or eligible students may ask [Name of] School District to amend a record that they believe is inaccurate or misleading. They should write the school principal, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading. If the district decides not to amend the record, the district will notify the parent or eligible student of the decision and the right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the parent or eligible student when notified of the right to a hearing.

The right to consent to disclosures of personally identifiable information in the student's education records, except to the extent that federal and state law authorize disclosure without consent. The exceptions are stated in 34 CFR 99.31, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act regulations; Sec. 9528, PL107-110, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001; and section 118.125(2)(a) to (m) and sub. (2m), Wisconsin Statutes. One exception that permits disclosure without consent is disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person employed by the district as an administrator, supervisor, instructor, or support staff member (including health or medical staff and law enforcement unit personnel); a person serving on the school board; a person or company with whom the district has contracted to perform a special task (such as an attorney, auditor, medical consultant, or therapist); or a parent or student serving on an official committee, such as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting another school official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her professional responsibility. Upon request, the district discloses education records without consent to officials of another school district in which a student seeks or intends to enroll. Also the district discloses "directory data" without consent, un-less the parent notifies the district that it may not be released without prior parental consent.

 The right to file a complaint with the U. S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures by the District to comply with the requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that administers FERPA is: Family Policy Compliance Office, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Washington, DC 20202-4605.

2020-2021 School Year

School District Residents

If you have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to September 1, 2020 and they are not currently enrolled in a School District of Janesville Pre-school for Janesville (P4J) or Early Childhood (EC) program it is time to enroll in the Janesville Public School District.  Enrollment will take place at the Educational Services Center located at 527 S. Franklin St. (administration building) in the New Student Enrollment office.  You may enroll anytime during the two-week period. 

Weeks of December 2–6 and December 9-13    

• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    M/W/F both weeks
• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    Tuesday, December 3, 2019
• 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.    Thursday, December 5, 2019
• 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.    Tuesday, December 10, 2019
• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    Thursday, December 12, 2019

If you cannot attend the enrollment period please come in as soon as possible to enroll after December 13, 2019.  Enrollment in the district is required for participation in orientation.  When you enroll, you will need your child’s birth certificate for proof of age, proof of residency (top portion of a utility bill, or current lease) to determine school assignment, immunization records and photo identification.  If you have questions on general enrollment, please contact the New Student Enrollment office at 743-5072 or 743-5153 during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Requests for School Transfer/Placement within the School District (yellow forms) for incoming kindergarten students should be submitted through the enrollment process.  Forms are available at all schools, as well as at the Educational Services Center.  If you have questions regarding this process contact Deen Hartley at 743-5152.  The status of requests will be determined by January 15, 2020 if they are turned in by December 13th.  If you have a student currently attending a school under a School Transfer/Placement within the School District, it does not automatically qualify your kindergarten student for attendance at the same school; however, siblings are generally assigned to the same school.  In order for your kindergarten student to attend the same school as a sibling, you must submit a request during the Kindergarten Enrollment time frame.

 If you know of a child in your neighborhood or from community activities that would be entering kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year, please pass this enrollment information on.

Non-District Residents

If you are a non-resident of the School District of Janesville and have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to September 1, 2020 and would like your child to attend the School District of Janesville you must also apply for OPEN ENROLLMENT.  The timeline for Open Enrollment is February 3 to April 30, 2020.  Currently open enrolled non-residents in a P4J or EC program do not need to re-apply. If you have questions regarding the Open Enrollment process, please contact Deen Hartley at 743-5152.

Public School Open Enrollment Timelines

The State of Wisconsin has announced the application period for open enrollment (also known as public school choice) begins in February for the following school year.  Open Enrollment laws permit children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they live.

The open enrollment application period for the 2020-2021 school year is from February 3, 2020 – April 30, 2020.  Parents are encouraged to apply on-line at dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment.  Although on-line application is recommended, paper applications may be obtained from the Department of Public Instruction or any school district after February 3, 2020 and must be delivered (hand-delivery is recommended) to the nonresident school district during the application period. Paper applications to attend Janesville must be submitted to the Open Enrollment Specialist in the New Student Enrollment Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30th (a postmark does not constitute timely submission).  Applications turned in prior to February 3rd will be returned as not valid and must be resubmitted after February 3rd but before April 30th at 4:00 p.m.

Enrollment in a requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Habitual truancy may result in recommendation for the student to return to their home district.

Under School District of Janesville board policy, students who attended the district under open enrollment the previous year are not required to reapply for the following school year.

An application is required for each sibling in the family.  For example, if a family has one child in elementary school that has been approved for open enrollment and a new student entering kindergarten next year, the student entering kindergarten must apply for open enrollment in order to attend the School District of Janesville.

Parents will be informed in June whether their open enrollment applications have been approved or denied.  The student’s school or program placement will be provided in June.

If you have questions, please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743-5152.

Roosevelt Elementary School

Dec 2019/Jan 2020 Newsletter

316 S. Ringold St. Janesville, WI

Stacy Petersen, Principal          Main Line:  608-743-7000

Attendance Line: 608-743-7030

 

From the Principal

As we close up the calendar year of 2019, I want to send a sincere thank you for your continued support with our Roosevelt Roughriders. We acknowledge that educating a child is a team effort and we thank you for your partnership along this journey. 

January will bring a new calendar year and lots of new resolutions and new starts. We are excited to have a new initiative with weekly Genius Hour time at Roosevelt School. Genius Hour entails giving all students a set block of time to dedicate to a project of their choosing, and letting students’ interests, creativity, and inspiration guide the way. By giving students a turn in the driver’s seat to steer their own learning experience, we will see an authentic opportunity for critical thinking and the application of learning unfold. More information to come on this engaging endeavor.

Please check our website for our event calendar. We continue to use Class Dojo as another communication tool. As always, Learning First is a pillar belief at Roosevelt School. As we state daily on our announcements, “It’s a GREAT day for LEARNING!” Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I always look forward to collaborating with families to provide a positive and productive learning environment for our students. 

Stacy Petersen
stacy.petersen@janesville.k12.wi.us
608-743-7005

Winter Weather

If the temperature or wind chill is below zero degrees Fahrenheit, students will be allowed to wait inside the stairways from 8:05 – 8:15 am.  Students should go to the doors they enter each morning.  Staff will open the doors at 8:05 am to allow them to wait inside.  When the temperature is not below zero, students go outside for recess daily.  Each student should be dressed in coat, hat, mittens/gloves, snow pants and boots.  We have a limited supply of these items to borrow to students each day.

Need more information? It’s probably on the Roosevelt Website.  Visit the website for the school calendar, staff contact information, school newsletters, PTA information, current events, breakfast and lunch menus, the student handbook and much more.  We will be utilizing the website, email contact and Class Dojo frequently to notify families of important dates and events.

Winter Break

There is NO SCHOOL beginning Monday Dec. 23, 2019 through Wednesday Jan. 1, 2020.  School resumes on Thursday Jan. 2, 2020.

Grade Transition to Middle School

The automatic middle school pathway from Roosevelt is to Edison Middle School.  If you would like your child to attend an alternate middle school, you must fill out a yellow transfer form between Dec. 1-15, 2019 and return the form to Edison Middle School.  You or your child can request a form from the office.

Mark your calendars for these PTA Scoopie Nights

at the Milton Avenue Culvers.  The events run from 4:00 - 8:00 pm each of the following nights:

• January 29, 2020
• March 9, 2020
• April 22, 2020

TEAM Spirit Days

The school-wide theme this year is TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More.  To celebrate we have the following Team Spirit Days:  Dec. 20 is Ugly Sweater Day, Jan. 31 is Team Roosevelt Day, Feb. 28 is NFL Day, March 20 is NBA Day, April 24 is Baseball Hat Day, May 21 is Brewer Day and June 5 is Team Roosevelt Day.

Facebook Page

Like our Roosevelt Facebook page to keep up with all that is happening at Roosevelt.

Lunch Schedule

• KG:10:55—11:20
• 1st:11:20 –11:40
• 2nd:11:35—11:55
• 3rd:11:55—12:15
• 4th:12:35—12:55
• 5th:12:15—12:35

You are welcome to join your student for lunch any day.  Visitors are required to sign in at the office prior to going to the lunchroom.

PTA Cabin Fever Night

Plan to attend the PTA Cabin Fever Night on Friday Jan. 17, 2020.  There will be activities, crafts and snacks to help you get through the long, cold WI winter months.  More information will be coming home with your students as the event date approaches.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

There will be a Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration at Blackhawk Technical College Central Campus on Saturday January 11, 2020 from 3-5:00 pm.  All are invited to attend.

There is NO SCHOOL on Monday Jan. 20, 2020 in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

PTA Meetings

Please join the Roosevelt PTA board for their monthly meetings.  Meetings are held in the Activity Room and begin at 6:45 pm.  The next meeting is Dec. 16, 2019.

Spring Sings

Save the date, request off of work, invite the grandparents because the Spring Sings are scheduled.

On Thursday May 7^th 5^th-grade performs at 9:00 am, 4^th-grade performs at 10:30 am and 2^nd-grade performs at 1:00 pm.  On Friday May 8^th 3rd-grade performs at 9:00 am, KG performs at 1:00 pm and 1^st-grade performs at 2:00 pm.  The performances are held in the gym and last approximately one hour.

No School

Winter Break is December 23, 2019 – January 1, 2020.  School resumes January 2, 2020.

The end of Trimester 2 is Thursday Feb. 20, 2020. There is no school Friday Feb. 21, 2020.

Spring Break is March 23 – March 29.  School resumes March 30, 2020.

Track Meets

The 4^th and 5^th grade students get to participate in the annual Track Meet held at Monterey Stadium, behind Wilson School.  Roosevelt students are bussed to the stadium and the events begin around 11:45 am.  The students are required to ride the bus back to Roosevelt after the meet.  The 5^th-grade meet is on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and the 4^th –grade meet is on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  In the event of inclement weather, the make-up date is Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Request for School Transfer/Placement (Intra District Transfers) within the School District of Janesville Attendance Areas

Due to Move:

If you move within the School District of Janesville during the school year and wish to remain at your current school, please ask the school office for a Request to Remain in Current School Following Move to New Attendance Area form (blue). Complete the form and return it to the school office.

Due to Parent Choice:

If you wish to apply to have your student transferred/placed in another school within the district next school year (2020-2021), please ask the school office for a School Transfer/Placement Within the School District form (yellow). Completed forms will be accepted from December 1 through December 15, 2019 only. Submit your Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District form (yellow) to your home school attendance area office. Parents applying for a Request for School Transfer/ Placement Within the School District will be notified of approval or disapproval by January 15, 2020. Parents applying for a Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District for incoming Kindergarten students will be notified of approval or non-approval after they have enrolled their child during the Kindergarten Enrollment period with the New Student Enrollment Office. If you have questions, please contact the school office of your home school attendance area.

 Open Enrollment or Public School Choice

If during the school year, you move outside the School District of Janesville and you wish to remain at your current school please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743-5152 and request a tuition waiver form within two weeks of your move. This will allow you to be eligible to attend your current school for the remainder of the current year tuition free. To continue attending the School District of Janesville after the 2019-2020 school year, you will also need to complete an open enrollment application. Application instructions are provided to the School District of Janesville by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and should be available by late January 2020. This year applications will be accepted February 3 – April 30, 2020.

If you have questions regarding Open Enrollment or Public School Choice, please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743 -5152.

BULLYING PREVENTION

The School District of Janesville Board of Education strives to provide an educational environment where every student feels safe, respected and welcomed.  The Board also strives to provide an educational environment where every staff member can serve students in an atmosphere that is free from significant disruptions and obstacles that impede learning and performance. Bullying can have harmful social, physical, psychological and/or academic effects for those who engage in these behaviors, victims of such behaviors, and bystanders who observe acts of bullying.  The District prohibits any form of bullying behavior by students towards other students, school employees, volunteers, or any other person(s).

Bullying includes aggressive or hostile behavior that is intentional and involves an imbalance of power between the bully and the bullied. Bullying is a form of victimization and is not necessarily a result of or part of on-going conflict. Bullying is defined as any conscious, willful, or deliberate acts, or attempted acts, through the use of words, images, gestures or other physical actions, including electronically transmitted acts, that are intended to cause physical injury, emotional distress or property damage. Bullying includes, but is not limited to, behaviors motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic or factor including sex, race, national origin, ancestry, religion, color, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability.  Bullying may also be motivated by any other distinguishing factor such as gender identity, physical appearance, or social, economic or family status.

Examples of acts of bullying include physical intimidation, force or assault, humiliation, sexual or racist remarks, extortion, verbal or written threats, taunting, put-downs, name-calling, threatening or menacing looks or gestures, spreading cruel rumors, and social exclusion.  This includes acts of cyber-bullying that involve sending or posting inappropriate, insulting or threatening messages or images through electronic communication systems such as the Internet, e-mail, cell phones or other personal devices.

Bullying is prohibited on District grounds, at District-related activities, or on transportation to and from school or District-sponsored activities. Harassing bullying behavior is prohibited in all educational environments, regardless of whether the facility or location is owned, leased, or otherwise used or provided by the District.

Acts of bullying that originate off school premises and outside of the school’s control may be subject to the provisions of this policy and related procedures if the conduct is determined to be substantially disruptive to the educational process and the day-to-day operations of a school.  This includes, but is not limited to, threats made outside of school hours that communicate intent to be carried out during any school-related or school-sponsored program or activity, or on any vehicles used for transportation to and from school and school-sponsored activities.

All complaints about bullying shall be promptly investigated. The District shall respect the privacy of the complainant, the individual(s) against whom the complaint is filed, and the witnesses as much as practicable and in a manner consistent with the Board’s legal obligations to investigate, take appropriate action, and conform to discovery or disclosure requirements. Disclosure of information related to the complaint shall be made only to those with a legitimate need to know.  All records generated as a result of the complaint and appeal processes shall be maintained as confidential to the extent permitted by law.

If the investigations finds bullying has occurred, school officials shall take prompt and necessary action up to and including behavioral interventions and support, disciplinary action, and/or referral to law enforcement officials or social services.  Consequences shall be unique to the nature of the behavior, the developmental level of the student, and the history of problem behaviors.  Remedial measures shall be designed to correct the problem behavior, prevent other occurrences, and protect the victim.

The District shall also take appropriate action against any student or District employee who retaliates against any person who makes a good-faith report of alleged bullying or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation or hearing related to such behavior.

Employees found to have facilitated or participated in bullying behavior against students or to have been aware that bullying was taking place and failed to report the behavior are considered to be in violation of the prohibition expressed by this policy and may be subject to disciplinary action.

This policy shall be distributed annually to all students enrolled in the School District, parents/guardians, and all District employees.  It shall also be distributed to organizations in the community having cooperative agreements with the schools.  The District shall provide a copy of the policy to any person upon request.

Records shall be maintained on the number and types of reports made, and sanctions imposed for violations of this policy in accordance with established procedures.

REF:    

• State Statute 111.31
• State Statute 115.28(31)
• State Statute 118.01(2)(d)8
• State Statute 118.02(9t)
• State Statute 118.13
• State Statute 118.155
• State Statute 118.195
• State Statute 118.20
• State Statute 120.13(1)
• State Administrative Code PI 9
• State Administrative Code PI 41
• State Criminal Statutes 947.0125
• State Criminal Statutes 947.013
• State Criminal Statutes 948.51(2)
• Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972
• Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Civil Rights Act of 1991
• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
• Administrative Regulation 5030.1

BULLYING COMPLAINT PROCEDURES

It is the responsibility of all students, school staff members, parents/guardians and other concerned individuals who observe or become aware of acts of bullying to report such acts to an administrator or other school staff member.

 Complaints that involve bullying related to one or more of the characteristics or factors protected by state and federal nondiscrimination laws shall be processed in accordance with established “Student Discrimination Complaint Procedures.” All other complaints of bullying shall be processed in accordance with the following procedures:

 Step One

Any claims of bullying shall be presented to the principal or designee.  Students may also report their concerns to teachers or counselors who will be responsible for notifying the appropriate administrator.  Complaints against the principal shall be filed with the District Administrator.  Complaints against the District Administrator shall be filed with the Board president. Information may be initially presented anonymously.  All such information shall be reported in writing and shall include the specific nature of the offense and corresponding dates using the applicable district incident report form.

 Step Two

The school official receiving the complaint shall conduct a prompt investigation to verify the facts to determine the validity and seriousness of the incident. Parents/guardians shall be notified of the nature of any complaint involving their student. The school official shall arrange necessary interviews with all concerned parties. The school official conducting the investigation shall notify the complainant and parents/guardians, as appropriate, in writing when the investigation is concluded.

All findings related to the complaint shall be reported in writing to the Director of Student Services. When it is determined that a student participated in bullying behavior, the report to the Director of Student Services shall include notification of the consequences and/or interventions to be imposed including, but not limited to warnings, exclusion from certain areas of the school, detentions, behavioral interventions, suspension, expulsion, and referral to law enforcement officials and/or social services.

Step Three

If the complainant is dissatisfied with the decision of the principal, or other school official conducting the initial investigation, he/she may appeal the decision by giving written notice to the District Administrator or next highest level or authority within five (5) days after the receipt of the written decision.  The District Administrator or other school official shall schedule and hold a meeting with the involved parties within fifteen (15) days. The District Administrator or other school official shall, within five (5) days after the meeting, deliver a written response to the complainant and to the accused. The decision at this step shall be final. 

Consequences for Retaliation Violations

Any student or District employee who retaliates against any person who makes a good-faith report of alleged bullying, or against any person who testifies, assists, or participates in an investigation or hearing related to such behavior, shall be subject to disciplinary actions and/or referral to law enforcement for criminal prosecution.

Interventions for Students Involved in Bullying

The District will make available evidence-based resources and comprehensive research-based programs to address bullying.  Program support may include coaching, training, reporting templates, surveys and evaluation tools, staff training, student skill training, restorative justice, and program-implementation support.

Students Who Have Been Bullied Will Be Supported By:

1. Being offered an opportunity to discuss the experience with a guidance counselor/student services specialist/social worker or other staff member of their choice.
2. Offered ongoing support with the goal of restoring self-esteem and self-confidence.

Students Who Have Bullied Will Be Helped By:

Being offered an opportunity to discuss the experience with a guidance counselor/student services specialist/social worker or other staff member of their choice.
 

2.     Identifying the bullying behavior and the need to change the behavior.
 

3.     Developing a plan to make amends for the incident.
 

4.     Informing parents/guardians to help change the attitude and behavior of the student.

Maintenance of Complaint Records

The maintenance of complaint records is recommended for the purpose of documenting compliance.  Records shall be kept for each complaint filed and, at a minimum, include the following:

1. Name and address of the complainant and his/her title or status, Date the complaint was filed.
2. Specific allegation made and any corrective action requested by the complainant,
3. Name and address of the respondents.
    
4. Levels of processing followed, and the resolution, date and decision-making authority at each level, Summary of facts and evidence presented by each party involved, and
5.  Determination of the facts, statement of the final resolution, and the nature and date(s) of any corrective or remedial action taken.

Definitions: 

General Definition Bullying:

Bullying is defined as any conscious, willful, or deliberate acts, or attempted acts, through the use of words, images, gestures or other physical actions, including electronically transmitted acts, that are intended to cause physical injury, emotional distress, property damage, or impact the learning environment. Bullying is sometimes distinguished from harassment when the behavior involves repeated incidents and involves an imbalance of power.  

Discriminatory Bullying:

This occurs when acts of bullying are related to, or motivated by an actual or perceived distinguishing characteristic or factor that includes sex, race, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, color, pregnancy, marital or parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability or handicap. Such incidents shall be handled in accordance with the district’s student nondiscrimination policies and procedures. 

Types of Bullying:

Physical:  Physical bullying involves harmful actions against a person’s body.  Examples include, but are not limited to: shoving, striking, kicking, tripping, choking, pinching, poking, spiting, biting, hair-pulling, hazing, excessive tickling, and inappropriate touching. This also involves interfering with another person’s property and stealing. 

Verbal:  Verbal bullying involves speaking to a person or about a person in a way that is derogatory, unkind or hurtful. Examples include but are not limited to: teasing, name-calling, insulting or inappropriate remarks, threatening, spreading rumors, and making discriminatory remarks or false accusation.

Non-verbal/Emotional:  Non-verbal bullying refers to behaviors that upset, exclude, or embarrass others. Examples include, but are not limited to: intentionally leaving a person out of a game or activity, extortion, manipulating friends, ostracizing, pressuring peers, making rude gestures such as poking out tongue or staring, writing hate notes about a person that will be upsetting to that person.

Cyberbullying:  Cyberbullying is the use of any electronic communication device to convey a message in any form (text, image, audio, video, e-mail, cell phones, pager service or website postings) that defames, intimidates, harasses or is otherwise intended to harm, insult or humiliate another in a deliberate, repeated or hostile and unwanted manner  under a person’s true or false identify. In addition, any communication of  this form that disrupts or prevents a safe and positive educational or working environment may also be considered cyberbullying.

Bullying by Proxy:  Bullying by proxy occurs when someone engages in such behavior through another person or on behalf of another person.

Hazing:  Hazing includes bullying behavior directed against another student or students for the purpose of being initiated into, affiliating with, holding office in, or maintaining membership in any organization, class, club or team sponsored or supported by a school or the school district regardless of students’ willingness to participate. Prohibited acts may include, but are not limited to, any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, forced confinement or any other forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student.

Board of Education

Janesville, Wisconsin

2009; 2011, 2012, 2013, August 2014

MOVING???

If you will be moving from your current home address, please contact Roosevelt school office at 743-7000 as soon as possible to determine what paperwork you will need to fill out for your child to continue attending his/her current school. Please note: if you are moving to an address outside the School District of Janesville in most cases your child is eligible to continue attending the School District of Janesville as long as you complete the appropriate paperwork within the required timeline.

If you have any questions about school placement for a particular address, please contact Open Enrollment Specialist Deen Hartley at 743-5152. The New Student Enrollment Office is open year round.

If you are the parent of an elementary student and will be moving over the summer months when the elementary schools are closed, please contact Open Enrollment Specialist Deen Hartley at 743-5152 or the New Student Enrollment Office at 743-5072 or 743-5153 to complete the appropriate paperwork.

 Child Find Notice

“The school district must locate, identify and evaluate all resident children with disabilities, including children with disabilities attending private schools, regardless of the severity of their disabilities.” The school district has a special education program to locate and screen all children with suspected disabilities who are residents of the district and who have not graduated from high school. Upon request the school district will screen any resident child who has not graduated high school to determine whether a special education referral is appropriate. A request may be made by contacting Kimberli Peerenboom, Director of Pupil Services for the School District of Janesville at 743-5061, or by writing her at 527 S. Franklin St., Janesville WI 53548.

Annually the district conducts developmental screening of preschool children. Each child’s motor, communication and social skills are observed at various play areas. Each child is weighed and measured, and the child’s hearing and vision is checked. The information is used to provide the parent with a profile of their child’s current development and to provide suggestions for follow up activities. Parents learn about community services available to them and speak with representatives of agencies serving families. The information from screening is also used to determine whether a child should be evaluated for a suspected disability. When school staff reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability, they refer the child for evaluation by a school district Individualized Education Program (IEP) team. Developmental screening will be a part of the kindergarten screening this Spring. Watch for dates at your local school.

A physician, nurse, psychologist, social worker or administrator of a social agency who reasonably believes a child brought to him or her for services is a child with a disability has a legal duty to report the child to the school district in which the child re-sides. Before referring the child, the person making the referral must inform the child’s parents that the referral will be made.

The referral must be in writing and include the reason why the person believes the child is a child with a disability. Others who reasonably believe a child is a child with a disability may also refer the child to the school district in which the child resides. A referral of a child residing in the School District of Janesville may be sent to Kimberli Peerenboom at the school district address above.”

Kindergarten Enrollment 2020-2021 School Year

School District Residents

If you have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to September 1, 2020 and they are not currently enrolled in a School District of Janesville Pre-school for Janesville (P4J) or Early Childhood (EC) program it is time to enroll in the Janesville Public School District.  Enrollment will take place at the Educational Services Center located at 527 S. Franklin St. (administration building) in the New Student Enrollment office.  You may enroll anytime during the two-week period. 

Weeks of December 2–6 and December 9-13  

• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    M/W/F both weeks
• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.     Tuesday, December 3, 2019
• 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.    Thursday, December 5, 2019
• 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.    Tuesday, December 10, 2019
• 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.     Thursday, December 12, 2019

If you cannot attend the enrollment period please come in as soon as possible to enroll after December 13, 2019.  Enrollment in the district is required for participation in orientation.  When you enroll, you will need your child’s birth certificate for proof of age, proof of residency (top portion of a utility bill, or current lease) to determine school assignment, immunization records and photo identification.  If you have questions on general enrollment, please contact the New Student Enrollment office at 743-5072 or 743-5153 during regular office hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Requests for School Transfer/Placement within the School District (yellow form) for incoming kindergarten students should be submitted through the enrollment process.  Forms are available at all schools, as well as at the Educational Services Center.  If you have questions regarding this process contact Deen Hartley at 743-5152.  The status of requests will be determined by January 15, 2020 if they are turned in by December 13^th.  If you have a student currently attending a school under a School Transfer/Placement within the School District, it does not automatically qualify your kindergarten student for attendance at the same school; however, siblings are generally assigned to the same school.  In order for your kindergarten student to attend the same school as a sibling, you must submit a request during the Kindergarten Enrollment time frame. 

If you know of a child in your neighborhood or from community activities that would be entering kindergarten for the 2020-2021 school year, please pass this enrollment information on. 

Non-District Residents

If you are a non-resident of the School District of Janesville and have a child turning 5 (five) years old prior to September 1, 2020 and would like your child to attend the School District of Janesville you must also apply for OPEN ENROLLMENT.  The timeline for Open Enrollment is February 3 to April 30, 2020.  Currently open enrolled non-residents in a P4J or EC program do not need to re-apply. If you have questions regarding the Open Enrollment process, please contact Deen Hartley at 743-5152.

Public School Open Enrollment Timelines

 The State of Wisconsin has announced the application period for open enrollment (also known as public school choice) begins in February for the following school year.  Open Enrollment laws permit children to attend a public school in a school district other than the one in which they live. 

The open enrollment application period for the 2020-2021 school year is from February 3, 2020 – April 30, 2020.  Parents are encouraged to apply on-line at dpi.wi.gov/open-enrollment.  Although on-line application is recommended, paper applications may be obtained from the Department of Public Instruction or any school district after February 3, 2020 and must be delivered (hand-delivery is recommended) to the nonresident school district during the application period. Paper applications to attend Janesville must be submitted to the Open Enrollment Specialist in the New Student Enrollment Office no later than 4:00 p.m. on April 30th (a postmark does not constitute timely submission).  Applications turned in prior to February 3rd will be returned as not valid and must be resubmitted after February 3rd but before April 30^th at 4:00 p.m.

Enrollment in a requested school or program is subject to space and other limitations and is not guaranteed. Transportation is the responsibility of the parent. Habitual truancy may result in recommendation for the student to return to their home district.

Under School District of Janesville board policy, students who attended the district under open enrollment the previous year are not required to reapply for the following school year.

An application is required for each sibling in the family.  For example, if a family has one child in elementary school that has been approved for open enrollment and a new student entering kindergarten next year, the student entering kindergarten must apply for open enrollment in order to attend the School District of Janesville.

Parents will be informed in June whether their open enrollment applications have been approved or denied.  The student’s school or program placement will be provided in June.

If you have questions, please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743-5152.  

Roosevelt Elementary School

Feb/March 2020 Newsletter

316 S. Ringold St.    Janesville, WI;

Stacy Petersen, Principal          Main Line:  608-743-7000

Attendance Line: 608-743-7030

 

From the Principal

Happy New Year to all! The year 2020 has kicked off with some new and exciting things at Roosevelt. We have installed, trained kids with, and regularly utilized our Sensory Hallway near the Innovation Commons/Library.  We are pleased to see the positive impact this somewhat small change has had on our students. If you are not familiar, a sensory hallway/pathway is a set of floor and wall decals adhered in a pattern or pathway that is designed to increase energy levels as appropriate, as well as calm and organize bodies as needed. Overall, we aim to have the use of this pathway increase student engagement in the classroom. 

Additionally, we are excited to have a new initiative with weekly 'Genius Hour' at Roosevelt School. Genius Hour entails giving all students a set block of time to dedicate to a project of their choosing, and letting students’ interests, creativity, and inspiration guide the way. By giving students a turn in the driver’s seat to steer their own learning experience, we will see an authentic opportunity for critical thinking and the application of learning unfold.  Link on Genius Hour: Genius Hour  Ask your child/ren what they are currently creating in Genius Hour!

Please check our website for our event calendar. We continue to use Class Dojo as another communication tool. As always, Learning First is a pillar belief at Roosevelt School. As we state daily on our announcements, “It’s a GREAT day for LEARNING!” Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have. I always look forward to collaborating with families to provide a positive and productive learning environment for our students. 

Stacy Petersen

stacy.petersen@janesville.k12.wi.us

608-743-7005

 

Winter Weather

If the temperature or wind chill is below zero degrees Fahrenheit, students will be allowed to wait inside the stairways from 8:05 – 8:15 am.  Students should go to the doors they enter each morning.  Staff will open the doors at 8:05 am to allow them to wait inside.  When the temperature is not below zero, students go outside for recess daily.  Each student should be dressed in coat, hat, mittens/gloves, snow pants and boots.  We have a limited supply of these items to borrow to students each day.

Stay Connected

Need more information? It’s probably on the Roosevelt Website.  Visit the website for the school calendar, staff contact information, school newsletters, PTA information, current events, breakfast and lunch menus, the student handbook and much more.  We will be utilizing the website, email contact and Class Dojo frequently to notify families of important dates and events.

K-Kids

The next K-Kids meeting is Tuesday February 4^th right after school in the Activity Room.  The meeting ends at 4:00 pm and the students will come out Door #11.

Creative Drama

The Creative Drama group will meet on Tuesday February 4^th and Thursday February 6^th right after school in the Music Room.  The club ends at 5:00 pm.  The Creative Drama group will perform on Thursday February 13^th at 6:30 pm at the Janesville Performing Arts Center.  Plan to attend this performance.  More information will be sent home with the group members.

Mark your calendars for these PTA Scoopie Nights at the Milton Avenue Culver's.  The events run from  4:00 - 8:00 pm each of the following nights: April 22, 2020

TEAM Spirit Days

The school-wide theme this year is TEAM: Together Everyone Achieves More.  To celebrate we have the following Team Spirit Days:   Feb. 28 is NFL Day, March 20 is NBA Day, April 24 is Baseball Hat Day, May 21 is Brewer Day and June 5 is Team Roosevelt Day.

Facebook Page

Like our Roosevelt Facebook page to keep up with all that is happening at Roosevelt.

Lunch Schedule

• K-1 11:20 –11:40
• 2nd:11:35—11:55
• 3rd: 11:55—12:15
• 4th:12:35—12:55
• 5th 12:15—12:35

You are welcome to join your student for lunch any day.  Visitors are required to sign in at the office prior to going to the lunchroom.  We ask that you only bring in outside food for your own child due to possible food allergies.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Wed. March 4^th is a regular school day with Parent Teacher conferences from 4-7:00 pm.  There is no school on Thurs. March 5^th due to Parent Teacher conferences from 8:00 am – 7:00 pm.  Friday March 6^th is also a day off for students.  PTA will be having a Scholastic book fair in the Activity Room during Conference hours.

Spring Pictures

On Tuesday March 10^th Lifetouch will be at Roosevelt taking spring photographs of students.   You will receive an order form ahead of time.  You can order online or send money to school in the order form.  If you do not order ahead of picture day, you will receive a proof sheet that you can use to order online.

PTA Meetings

Please join the Roosevelt PTA board for their monthly meetings.  Meetings are held in the Activity Room and begin at 6:45 pm.  The next meeting is Monday Feb. 17^th.  The March meeting is Monday March 16^th. 

Spring Sings

Save the date, request off of work, invite the grandparents because the Spring Sings are scheduled.

On Thursday May 7^th 5^th-grade performs at 9:00 am, 4^th-grade performs at 10:30 am and 2^nd-grade performs at 1:00 pm.  On Friday May 8^th 3rd-grade performs at 9:00 am, KG performs at 1:00 pm and 1^st-grade performs at 2:00 pm.  The performances are held in the gym and last approximately one hour.

No School

Friday Feb. 21^st is a Staff Professional Development Day.  There is no school for elementary students.

Spring Break is Monday March 23- Friday March 27.  There is no school for all students in the SDJ this week.  Classes resume Monday March 30^th. 

Track Meets

The 4^th and 5^th grade students get to participate in the annual Track Meet held at Monterey Stadium, behind Wilson School.  Roosevelt students are bussed to the stadium and the events begin around 11:45 am.  The students are required to ride the bus back to Roosevelt after the meet.  The 5^th-grade meet is on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 and the 4^th –grade meet is on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.  In the event of inclement weather, the make-up date is Thursday, May 21, 2020.

Variety Show

The PTA Variety Show is always a huge success.  Keep the evening of Tuesday February 25^th open as that is the date for this year’s show.  More information will be coming home soon.

Request for School Transfer/Placement (Intra District Transfers) within the School District of Janesville Attendance Areas

Due to Move:

If you move within the School District of Janesville during the school year and wish to remain at your current school, please ask the school office for a Request to Remain in Current School Following Move to New Attendance Area form (blue). Complete the form and return it to the school office.

Due to Parent Choice:

If you wish to apply to have your student transferred/placed in another school within the district next school year (2020-2021), please ask the school office for a School Transfer/Placement Within the School District form (yellow). Completed forms will be accepted from December 1 through December 15, 2019 only. Submit your Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District form (yellow) to your home school attendance area office. Parents applying for a Request for School Transfer/ Placement Within the School District will be notified of approval or disapproval by January 15, 2020. Parents applying for a Request for School Transfer/Placement Within the School District for incoming Kindergarten students will be notified of approval or non-approval after they have enrolled their child during the Kindergarten Enrollment period with the New Student Enrollment Office. If you have questions, please contact the school office of your home school attendance area.

 Open Enrollment or Public School Choice

If during the school year, you move outside the School District of Janesville and you wish to remain at your current school please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743-5152 and request a tuition waiver form within two weeks of your move. This will allow you to be eligible to attend your current school for the remainder of the current year tuition free. To continue attending the School District of Janesville after the 2019-2020 school year, you will also need to complete an open enrollment application. Application instructions are provided to the School District of Janesville by the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) and should be available by late January 2020. This year applications will be accepted February 3 – April 30, 2020.

If you have questions regarding Open Enrollment or Public School Choice, please contact the Open Enrollment Specialist at 743 -5152.

Enrollment for the 2020-21 School Year BEGINS on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 8:00am-11:00am. 

Families are required to enroll their child as a student in the School District of Janesville in order to participate in the P4J program. A parent or legal guardian MUST be present to enroll; children do not need to be present at enrollment. Please come to the Educational Services Center at 527 S. Franklin St., Janesville.  To expedite the enrollment process, P4J enrollment paperwork will be available at the Educational Services Center beginning January 14th to pick up to complete in advance. NOTE: No completed paperwork will be accepted prior to Saturday, February 8th

When you come in to enroll, please bring with you:

1.    Parent Identification (Driver’s License/State I.D.)

2.    Child’s Birth certificate

3.    Child’s Immunization Records

4.    Proof of residency (copy of lease/purchase agreement or top portion of utility bill received by mail)

After enrolling your child, you will receive a placement confirmation letter. Your specific P4J site will give you all forthcoming details including the date of the first day of school, the yearly calendar, and any orientation or open house opportunities.