Roosevelt Intermediate School

Jersey Cares Club Making a Difference! 💙🥪 Our Jersey Cares Club was back in action this week, spreading kindness and giving back to those in need! Students worked together to prepare sandwiches for St. Joseph's in Elizabeth, demonstrating the importance of compassion, teamwork, and community service. We are so proud of our students for continuing to make a positive difference, one sandwich at a time! 💛

about 6 hours ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

A century of learning and community at Roosevelt Intermediate School! Students celebrate 100 years of history with engaging projects, music by the Afternoon Ramble, and school spirit. 🏫✨

about 8 hours ago, Westfield Public Schools

A large grid-style pencil sketch of Theodore Roosevelt hangs on a bulletin board next to a handwritten sign that reads Theodore Roosevelt by: the Studio Art Classes.

Students perform with instruments and vocals on a gym floor in front of a blue padded wall, with a basketball hoop overhead.

Students play string and wind instruments, reading from music stands in a gymnasium.

Three students sit at a wooden table examining colorful dominoes and pink cards labeled Station 2

Two adults stand in front of a bulletin board decorated with rainbows and the message Get Plenty of Sleep, both wearing festive 100-year celebration glasses and matching RIS black t-shirts.

Students gather around a wooden table looking at historical photos and a framed plaque in a classroom with a world map on the wall.

An adult dressed in a khaki safari outfit, round glasses, and a fake mustache stands next to a large bronze bust of Theodore Roosevelt in front of an American flag.

A bulletin board titled 100 Years of Technological Innovations 1926-2026 features a timeline with student drawings of inventions ranging from early radios to modern devices.

A digital screen displays a scanned page from The Westfield Leader newspaper dated Wednesday, September 1, 1926, featuring the headline Official Opening Roosevelt School Early in October.

🎸🎶 A Special Shout-Out to the Afternoon Ramble! 💙💛

What an incredible performance by our very own Afternoon Ramble at Friday night's RIS 100 Year Celebration Dance! Our talented musicians sounded AMAZING and brought so much energy and excitement to an already memorable evening! It was wonderful to see our students showcase their musical talents and help make this milestone celebration even more special. We are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and outstanding performance! Congratulations to the Afternoon Ramble on a job well done! 🎤🎸

📸 Enjoy a few photos from their fantastic performance!

1 day ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🎨 A Century of Creativity! Mrs. Suchy’s 8th Grade Studio Art students showcased their artistic talents with incredible Theodore Roosevelt artwork in honor of RIS’s 100th Anniversary! What a wonderful way to celebrate our school’s history through creativity and art! 💙💛

5 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🎉💙💛 RIS is getting ready to celebrate 100 YEARS! A HUGE shout-out to Mr. Greenwood for his incredible, life-like creation of Theodore Roosevelt! 🎩👏 What an amazing addition to our centennial celebration! We can't wait for our students and staff to see this masterpiece and capture some memorable photos! 📸🎂

5 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

Our students were actively engaged in exploring important lessons about HIB, the Code of Conduct, and social-emotional well-being through a fun and interactive Advisory Jeopardy game! A great way to reinforce kindness, positive choices, and the importance of being an upstander! 💙💛

6 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

make this much smaller into a short blurb for a pictrue caption Our students were actively engaged in exploring important lessons about HIB, the Code of Conduct, and social-emotional well-being through a fun and interactive Advisory Jeopardy game! A great way to reinforce kindness, positive choices, and the importance of being an upstander! 💙💛

Strong schools are built on continuous learning! 🍎 On Monday, Westfield teachers gathered across district classrooms to collaborate on curriculum writing, assessment development, legal training, emotional regulation, and much, much more. 📚✨

6 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A wide shot of educators seated at large wooden tables inside a school library media center, working together on laptops during a professional development session with a digital screen and posters displayed at the front.

A presenter in a black jacket and pink pants speaks to a large group of teachers seated at tables with laptops inside a bright classroom.

Teachers seated around high wooden tables in a spacious art room equipped with art supplies and historical posters, working collaboratively on their laptops.

A group of teachers working together in a robotics and STEM classroom, seated around tables with laptops while an instructor in a green top facilitates the discussion.

An auditorium presentation showing a large screen with a slide titled "Co-Regulation Across K–12 Settings" while a presenter stands at the podium addressing educators seated in the rows ahead.

Three educators sitting at a curved wooden table in a decorated elementary classroom, looking closely at a laptop screen together to collaborate on lesson planning.

A group of teachers sitting at desks arranged in a circle in a classroom, listening and engaged as a male colleague stands to speak to the group.

A close-up view of teachers sitting around connected desks in a classroom, actively typing on laptops with professional reading strategy books open in front of them.

Teachers sitting at individual student desks arranged in small discussion clusters inside a classroom, working on laptops under a bulletin board reading "A Positive Attitude is Contagious."

Four educators smiling at the camera while seated around a wooden desk with laptops, papers, and office supplies in a school workspace.

🎭🎨 Congratulations to our Fall Drama Logo Contest Winner! A huge shoutout to our talented 7th-grade artist, Maddie, for creating such an amazing design! 🌟 Her creativity and artistic talent truly shine, and we are thrilled to feature her winning artwork as the official logo for our upcoming Fall Drama, 10 Ways to Survive the Holidays! 🎉👏 Fantastic job, Maddie!

7 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

From building early literacy and map skills to celebrating achievements, exploring STEM, and fostering respect, students across Westfield Public Schools are engaged in hands-on learning every day! 📚✨

10 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A young student wearing pink glasses and a green sweater sits cross-legged on a patterned rug in a classroom reading corner, holding a small stuffed monkey wearing a red "Curious George" shirt while reading a book. Educational games, puzzles, and colorful book bins fill the surrounding shelves.

A group of Westfield High School students stands on the outdoor front steps of the school building beneath the stone "Westfield High School" entrance sign. Several students hold paper certificate awards, accompanied by the principal

Two young elementary students sit cross-legged on a blue classroom rug, smiling while holding up toy dog figures that display spelling letters and word parts. Additional colorful toy pieces rest on the carpet around them.

In a gymnasium setting, a presenter wearing glasses and a green long-sleeved shirt balances a red, white, and blue basketball on a young student's extended fingers. The student wears a gray shirt depicting a baseball player.

A middle school student writes on a large white easel pad labeled "RESPECT" with columns titled "What it looks like," "What it sounds like," and "What it feels like" during a school activity.

Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gym set up with a simulated road and crosswalk mat. One student stands holding a large octagon "STOP" sign while three classmates stand lined up behind a small mounted stop sign waiting to cross.

Three young students sit back-to-back on a colorful classroom rug, each focused on reading an open picture book during independent reading time.

An elementary teacher and group of students in red shirts sit in a circle on a colorful grid carpet, cheering enthusiastically as they watch a floating apple experiment inside a clear container of water.

Two elementary students stand at a table leaning over printed farm maps, using pencils to trace paths and locate key map elements using a key at the bottom.

A student wearing a blue shirt, yellow lanyard, and sunglasses resting on his head smiles with open arms while walking toward a presenter during an assembly inside a school gymnasium surrounded by cheering peers and staff.

🫶 Promoting Respect and Kindness at RIS! As part of our Week of Respect, our School Counselor and Anti-Bullying Specialist, Mrs. Pentangelo, met with our student body to review the district’s Harassment, Intimidation, and Bullying (HIB) policies and procedures. Through this important presentation, students were reminded of the importance of treating others with kindness, standing up for one another, and following one of our three school-wide rules: Take Care of Each Other! ❤️

12 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

¡Hola! Our 6th grade Spanish students put their language skills into action by creating skits and greeting one another entirely in the target language! 🗣️👏 It was great to see students building confidence, practicing conversation skills, and having fun with Spanish! 🌟

13 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🤝 Week of Respect – Day 1! Our 6th graders helped kick off the week by adding their thoughts and ideas to our Respect Board! Students did a fantastic job following the lead of our Student Assistance Counselor, Mrs. Trottere, and sharing what respect looks, sounds, and feels like at Roosevelt. 💙
A great start to a meaningful week focused on one of our most important school rules: Take Care of Each Other! 🌟

15 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🌟 Week of Respect | October 5–9 🌟

This week, we celebrate the power of kindness, empathy, and respect! Let’s work together to create welcoming school communities where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. 💙

15 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

October is off to a great start across Westfield Public Schools! 🍁 Students are engaged in hands-on science, music rehearsals, pedestrian safety lessons, STEM builds, picture day, and college prep! 📚🍂
Character count: 180

16 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A gymnasium set up with multiple photography stations for picture day, complete with backdrops, studio lighting strobes, softboxes, and cameras on tripods. Photographers are assisting students who are seated or standing for their portraits.

Elementary students practice pedestrian safety inside a gymnasium on a simulated crosswalk mat with street lane lines. One student holds a stop sign and another holds a pedestrian crossing sign while classmates walk across. A projected image on a screen behind them shows a real intersection.

An elementary school choir standing in rows on a wooden stage, holding yellow sheet music and singing during a chorus rehearsal in front of a blue backdrop curtain.

Four young elementary students stand side-by-side in pajamas on a wooden floor, holding handmade musical instruments constructed from cardboard boxes and rubber bands.

Three students work together at classroom desks on a STEM tower project made from straws and tape.

A group of elementary students wearing bright orange safety patrol sashes stand together inside a school library with bookshelves behind them.

Elementary students wearing yellow shirts that read "RESPECT" on the back sit in a circle on a classroom rug during a music lesson, participating in a rhythmic activity.

A group of students and adults stand on a grassy field and dirt baseball diamond, watching a water bottle rocket launch into the air, creating a cloud of water mist above its launcher.

Group photo of Washington Students standing in front of a tree

A student and two educators sit together at a wooden conference table, looking at a laptop screen. The adult on the left points at the laptop screen while discussing information with the student and staff member beside her.

💙 Disability Awareness Month 💙

This month, we celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diverse experiences of people with disabilities. Together, let’s promote inclusion, accessibility, understanding, and a community where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

17 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

An illustrative poster celebrating Disability History & Awareness Month (October 2026) presented by Westfield Public Schools, featuring a diverse group of people with varying abilities holding signs.

Thank you to our principals across Westfield Public Schools for your leadership for our staff and support for our students every day. 💙👏

19 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Square graphic that says October is National Principals Month with school and district logos

📚 Book Reports in Action! Our students were hard at work bringing their book reports to life! From independent reading and note-taking to designing creative project covers and organizing their thoughts with graphic organizers, students were actively engaged in every step of the process. It was wonderful to see their creativity, focus, and ideas taking shape! ✏️📖

19 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🎢 Future Roller Coaster Engineers at Work! Our 6th grade STEM students are putting their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test as they brainstorm, design, and build their very own roller coasters! 💡🛠️

20 days ago, Roosevelt Intermediate School

🎢 Learning from the Past, Designing for the Future! Our 6th grade STEM students are examining last year’s roller coaster models to spark new ideas and inspire their own creative designs. Through observation, collaboration, and critical thinking, they’re getting ready to build! 💡🛠️

This October, we celebrate the rich heritage, traditions, culture, and contributions of Italian Americans and the lasting impact they have made on our communities and our nation. ❤️🤍💚

20 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

Digital graphic from Westfield Public Schools commemorating "Italian-American Heritage Month" for October 2026, set against a background of draped Italian and American flags.

✨From outdoor discussions and reading sessions to hands-on classroom projects and club check-ins, our students and staff are making the most of every moment together and building connections every day. Here are a few more scenes from around the district this month.☀️📝

23 days ago, Westfield Public Schools

A student wearing a lanyard and glasses smiles for a selfie outside with a staff member who holds up a flyer titled "Stone of Hope Club!" in front of a school walkway.

A smiling student wearing a red shirt sits at a classroom desk working on a colorful paper cutout art project, with glue sticks, scissors, and paper shapes spread out on the table.

Elementary students sit around a clover-shaped yellow table in a classroom, focused on cutting paper, writing, and completing a hands-on learning activity.

A group of students sits outside in dark blue Adirondack chairs arranged in a circle on a grassy lawn next to a brick school building, smiling and chatting during the school day.

Students sit cross-legged on a blue rug in a classroom, holding up mini whiteboards with their handwritten answers for their teacher, who stands in front of the room.

Students sit opposite each other at a blue wooden picnic table outside, using pencils to write in notebooks during a lesson with the book "Roxaboxen" displayed in the center.

Students gather around outdoor tables set up on the grass near a brick school building while staff members interact with them during a school club fair.

A staff member talks with students standing outdoors in a line near a green table during an outdoor school activity on a sunny day.

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