 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
Welcome all students, parents, staff and community members to Washington School!
I am thrilled to lead Washington during the 2008-2009 school year. As a Kindergarten-Grade Three building, we have the unique opportunity to teach students during their primary years. Many developments, socially and cognitively, will occur during this year. Every person has background experiences that contribute to their understanding of the world and it will be our continuous responsibility to identify where each student is and guide them to the next level. I will promote an environment which is respectful of each individual and anticipate all students, staff and parents to contribute positively to this climate. Successes will be measured both academically and socially. I believe that ALL children can learn and invite you to join me on a journey that will promote the District's mission to create an "Institute of Excellence".
Have a wonderful year with your child and feel free to contact me at anytime.
Educationally yours,
Dana Walker
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