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Message from the Superintendent
 Welcome Back!
To the students, parents, and staff welcome to school year 2008/09! At this time of year, like the students, I too inevitably experience the perennial feelings of excitement of a new school year. Like the autumn season in which it commences, the start of the school year initiates change, transition, and newness. We see it on students faces and we feel it in the air - they are excited about their new grade levels, new teachers, new classmates, and new learning opportunities. It is the joint responsibility of administrators, staff, and parents, to maintain and continue to stimulate students sense of excitement and anticipation for education throughout the school year.
Here at the Roselle Public Schools we pledge to make every effort to maintain and stimulate students excitement about learning. To further the goal of exciting our students about their academic options we are maintaining and building on the successes of the 2007-2008 school year: the College Awareness Program, the Pharmacy Technician Program, the after school program, the Roselle School Bulletin Newsletter, free extended school day programs, mentoring and good behavior initiatives, the accomplishments of the ACHS athletic teams, the 30 point student achievement plan, and the increase in the number of students who qualify for induction into the National Honor Society. We are preparing to launch several new initiatives to stimulate student learning during the upcoming school year: Before the Bell Extended School Day Program, construction of a new school building, a Parental Participation Plan, upgraded athletic facilities, and security guards in all Roselle Public Schools.
Yes, change and transition is in the air and it is positive and exciting. We have a new board president, the addition of new board members, and several new administrators, all who will infuse new enthusiasm into our collective efforts to educate our students. Our administrators and teachers are excited about the new curricula and prepared for the new school year with their professional development training. We hope that our parents are prepared as well by ensuring that their children have Home Learning Centers, study schedules, and school supplies. Let us remember that in order for Roselle's students to attend an Institute of Excellence we must all play our individual roles in this joint endeavor.
Sincerely,
Dr. Elnardo J. Webster
Superintendent
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From the Principal
Dr. Charles C. Polk School is committed to ensuring student success in learning. This commitment begins with an environment which nurtures and supports students physically, emotionally, socially, and academically. Our small and personalized structures allow for individualized and differentiated instruction. The commitment continues in the K-3 years with challenging curriculums and opportunities for students to explore their interests. Student experiences are not just limited to academics. Children learn life skills and values through theme programs and assemblies.
Our programs enable students to participate and explore real-world experiences through an interdisciplinary array of skill from math, language arts, science, social studies, technology and liberal arts. Highlights of our programming include:
• Targeted Services Before/After School Program (Academic)
• Reading Interventions (Early Intervention in Reading, Drop Everything and Read)
• Character Education
• Performing Arts & Drama Club
• Man, Inc. Mentoring
• Book-It
• Science Fair
We encourage our parents to be involved in their child's education by reading with them thirty (30) minutes daily and by keeping the lines of communication open between home and school. Research shows that home-school communication is a positive factor in a child’s school experience. We encourage you to be a member of the school PTO, attend parent meetings such as Open House, Parent-Teacher Conferences and Activities. Establish an open line of communication between you and your child’s teacher. Know what they are learning. Share concerns you have for your child and encourage your child’s teacher to keep you informed. Education is a partnership between school, home and community.
Our commitment to providing the best possible learning experience for your child is never ending. We continue to learn new and innovative ways to deliver instruction. All of us at Dr. Charles C. Polk hope the 2008-09 school year is a positive growth experience for your child and for you. Please contact us anytime to help us better serve you.
Sincerely,
Andreea Harry
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