Rahway's Roosevelt Elementary School Welcomes Families for Back-to-School Night

Roosevelt Elementary School in Rahway brought together families and the school community for Back-to-School Night on September 28, 2026. The event provided an opportunity for parents and guardians to meet teachers, learn about classroom expectations and curriculum, and connect with school staff and programs.

LEADERSHIP WELCOME

Principal Leslie Septor and Vice Principal Caitlin Murach opened the event with a welcome, sharing important updates about the upcoming school year and officially introducing Mrs. Murach as the school's new vice principal. They highlighted new programs and key curriculum information for the community, setting a positive tone for the evening.

CLASSROOM VISITS & TEACHER CONNECTIONS

Families visited their students' classrooms to meet teachers, ask questions, and understand their child's learning environment. Teachers shared classroom expectations, curriculum focus, and information about how families could support learning at home.

SCHOOL PROGRAMS & RESOURCES

Throughout the evening, informational tables provided details on school programs including before and after-school care and meal options. A representative from the Rahway Public Library was in attendance to share library services and resources available to students and families.

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SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING & TECHNOLOGY

School counselor Mrs. Lori Poulos provided information on social-emotional learning strategies to support student wellbeing. Mrs. Colleen Kurdyla, Roosevelt Educational Technology Specialist, helped parents connect on Class Dojo and the Genesis Parent Portal, ensuring families could access important school communication and resources.

COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION

The Roosevelt PTA welcomed families in attendance, shared information about their role in the school community, highlighted upcoming events, and encouraged families to join the PTA. The PTA's presence reinforced the importance of parent involvement and volunteerism at Roosevelt Elementary.

BOOK FAIR

A book fair was held during the event, allowing families to browse and purchase books while supporting the school's library program. The book fair provided an opportunity to promote reading and support school resources simultaneously.

PARTNERSHIP & CONNECTION

The Back-to-School Night event strengthened the partnership between Roosevelt Elementary and the community, creating an inclusive environment where families felt welcomed and connected to school programs and staff.

FAQ

What is Roosevelt Elementary's Back-to-School Night?
Back-to-School Night is an event where families and the school community come together to meet teachers, learn about classroom expectations and curriculum, and connect with school programs and resources.

When was Roosevelt Elementary's Back-to-School Night held?
The event took place on September 28, 2026.

What did families do at the event?
Families visited their students' classrooms to meet teachers, ask questions, learn about class expectations and curriculum, and understand their child's learning environment. They also visited informational tables and participated in other school programs.

Who are Roosevelt Elementary's principal and vice principal?
Principal Leslie Septor and Vice Principal Caitlin Murach lead the school. Vice Principal Murach was officially introduced as new to Roosevelt Elementary at the event.

What school programs were highlighted at the event?
The event provided information on before and after-school care, meal options, social-emotional learning, technology platforms (Class Dojo and Genesis Parent Portal), library services, and PTA involvement.

Was the Rahway Public Library represented at the event?
Yes, a representative from the Rahway Public Library attended to share library services and resources available to students and families.

Who provided social-emotional learning information?
School counselor Mrs. Lori Poulos provided information on social-emotional learning strategies to support student wellbeing.

How does technology connect families to the school?
Mrs. Colleen Kurdyla, Roosevelt's Educational Technology Specialist, helped parents connect on Class Dojo and the Genesis Parent Portal, which allow families to access school communication and educational resources.

What role did the Roosevelt PTA play at the event?
The Roosevelt PTA welcomed families, shared information about their role in the school community, highlighted upcoming events, and encouraged families to join the PTA.

Was there a book fair at the event?
Yes, a book fair was held during Back-to-School Night, allowing families to browse and purchase books while supporting the school's library program.