RIS 7th Graders and the Jersey Cares Club members took time after school to make sandwiches for our 2 Lunch Tuesday. We are very proud of all involved.
Students in Mr. Perrino's 8th grade Mock Trial & Debate course are preparing for their upcoming trial. Our students and staff are looking forward to their final presentation next week.
Students in Ms. Burke's 7th grade ELA class participated in a "book tasting," complete with tablecloths, french music, and candlelit ambiance, to determine their top 3 choices for the upcoming memoir book club.
Eighth grade Arts and Crafts students are creating a tile mosaic on a glass votive that will become a functional candle holder. We began their creation by viewing a slideshow of mosaics created by various cultures throughout history. Students then created a design and are currently executing their design using tile, stained glass pieces, shells, and beads.
Seventh-grade science students have been creating posters to illustrate how digestion works in a healthy person, highlighting the role of each part of the digestive system. This activity helps students review and reinforce their understanding of key concepts from our metabolic reactions unit.
Members of the RIS Jazz Ensemble, Early Morning Orchestra, and Sharps & Flats toured the northside elementary schools. Their performances were amazing and spread some holiday cheer to future RIS students.
Holiday Spirit Week: Dress Like a Teacher: Great job dressing up as "Mrs. Cassu"!
We are so proud of our Jersey Cares Club. They are all set for 2 Lunch Tuesday!
Students in Robotics learned about gear trains and how they can increase the speed of their robots. The students then design and build dragster robots completely from scratch. They then program their robots to compete in a knockout style head to head race. The winner is the last bot standing! Period 2 races Period 5 for the Grand Championship.
After playing a fun and engaging review game with prizes, 6th grade Science students are ready to take their assessment today.
8th grade students enrolled in Arts & Crafts showcased some of their amazing art work. This work called Literary Origami , is the art of book folding. All pieces were made from recycled books.
As we kicked off our Winter Concert Series, we heard the amazing voices and music from our Chorus and Orchestra groups.
The tradition continues:
RIS TURKEY BOWL 2024!
Thank you to our PTSO for sponsoring today's assembly. Jordan Toma's message to our student body included "Your struggle is your strength"!
Today was Mix it up Day at Roosevelt! Mix it up day is a national event that encourages students to step out of their comfort zones and connect with others. The event asks students to sit with someone new in the cafeteria for one day with the goal of fostering and promoting a healthy school climate throughout the year. Today during the 6th grade lunch period, 6th graders had the opportunity to sit with new peers and friends, chat with an 8th grade PEER Leader, and play some fun games at their table.
RIS Baking club getting ready to make some amazing apple pie tacos. Thank you Mrs. Cassu and friends for creating this tasty treat.
This week, Roosevelt students will be hearing daily morning announcements that focus on the ways practicing gratitude can positively impact our mental and physical health. Today, students are making a gratitude chain during lunch to brighten the hallways of RIS.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of our Fall Drama. They did an amazing job at Thursday's matinee.
Band and Orchestra students are preparing for the upcoming Winter Concert series.
The Westfield Public Schools and Town of Westfield are recipients of the 2024 Green Team Collaboration Award for their joint efforts in creating and promoting sustainable practices in our schools and the community. Full story: https://www.westfieldnjk12.org/article/1868555
