Dear Members of the Roselle Public School Community,
I hope this message finds you well as we embrace 2024 with enthusiasm and dedication to the growth and success of our students. I am delighted to witness our students settling back into their studies after the break and to share the remarkable progress we've made as a district throughout the 2023-24 school year.
Our commitment to enhancing our facilities has been unwavering. I am thrilled to announce the installation of sensory park equipment at all three elementary schools and Leonard V. Moore Middle School, along with the creation of a new eSports room at Abraham Clark High School. Furthermore, critical HVAC upgrades have been completed at the high school, Grace Wilday Junior High School, and Polk Elementary School to ensure a conducive learning environment for our students.
We've updated exterior safety doors at the high school and interior doors at Harrison Elementary School to enhance security measures. These facility upgrades also prioritize safety, incorporating the latest technologies and equipment.
Each upgrade is part of a comprehensive plan to modernize our schools. We've been engaging in ongoing facility planning meetings to identify needs and implement cost-effective strategies that equip our schools for a 21st-century, technologically advanced curriculum. Expect more information on this as proposals are developed and vetted throughout 2024.
In other positive news:
- Our district proudly engages with the Digital Promise: League of Innovative Schools, providing students and teachers with free technology devices and internet access through the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools (VILs) program. The initiative also affords the district with Technology coaches in grades 5-12 facilitate connectivity
with learning opportunities. - The Superintendent's C.A.F.E. series, focusing on Community and Family Engagement, has seen successful sessions covering topics like personal finance, harassment, intimidation & bullying (HIB), and school safety. Monthly Family Resource Nights and a Transition Fair for special education students have strengthened connections with families.
- Our annual Superintendent's Senior Citizen Holiday Breakfast fostered meaningful connections with our senior community, featuring special performances from our district's student chorus and instrumental groups.
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- External grants have enabled us to enhance services and support for students and teachers, including funding for supplemental Special Education Programming, High Impact Tutoring Interventions, and a Student Mental Health Grant.
Furthermore, we're excited to announce the receipt of funding for the Roselle Public Schools Preschool Expansion Grant, enabling us to offer free tuition for preschool-age children in Roselle starting February 2024. The recent installation of state-of-the-art Sensory Park equipment across four schools, Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Washington Elementary, and Leonard V. Moore Middle School, which heralds more inclusive experiences for our students. These parks, are designed to stimulate cognitive and motor skills, cater to diverse needs and promote overall well-being and development.
In other news, Did you know that Roselle Public Schools officially in 2024, out of our 7 schools, is the home of 3 National Schools of Character, 4 State Schools of Character and 3 schools (ACHS, LVM and GWJHS) that have Promising Practices recognitions by Character.org?
It is an honor and a privilege to announce to the community that Dr. Charles C. Polk Elementary School was named a 2024 State School of Character! Polk Elementary School joins Harrison Elementary School Washington Elementary School and the Kindergarten Success Academy as a State School of Character. Polk is also actively pursuing
national recognition.
As we navigate this academic journey, our theme continues to be to "ELEVATE and AMPLIFY” teaching and learning opportunities for ALL. As such, together we are prioritizing the social, emotional, and academic needs of our diverse school community, while ensuring equitable access to resources and experiences for every student and staff member.
I eagerly anticipate sharing further updates on our progress and welcome your feedback on how we can continue to achieve our collective goals for continued student success. Please reach out to me at nfisher@roselleschools.org. Thank you for your steadfast support of the Roselle Public Schools!
Let us remain committed to the mantra "All Students Matter" and our dedication to "Every Student Everyday" as we infuse purpose into our actions and stay rooted in our "WHY."
Educationally and passionately yours,
Dr. Nathan L. Fisher, Superintendent