Patch.com reported on Roosevelt Elementary’s  presentation to the school board on December 7, 2011.

Roosevelt Elementary’s Update
by Audrey Arthur

http://redwoodcity.patch.com/articles/reelected-school-board-officials-take-oath-of-office

With their new positions, the board heard a presentation made by Principal Patricia Girardi concerning the current status of Roosevelt Elementary School.

The school recently revised their mission statements to the succinct and powerful, “Dream it, believe it, achieve it!”

The elementary school attained major success in the 2010-2011 school year as students met 19 out of 21 Adequately Yearly Progress standards with a 10 percent increase in math scores.

The school’s goal for the 2011-2012 year is to increase test scores by 10 percent.

“We need to focus on student engagement, build relationships and maintain rigorous lessons,” Girardi said.

The school hopes the further attain academic achievement through the use of technology. Roosevelt currently utilizes Accelerated Reader, a literacy skills program, and Jiji Math.

Three Smart Boards, interactive whiteboards developed by Smart Technologies, were also delivered to the campus that day.

Girardi also presented the several creative outlets available for Roosevelt students.

“We’re not just all about core curriculum,” she said.

Students may participate in the Newspaper Club, three different art programs, music programs and theatre programs offered in part by Broadway by the Bay and Theatreworks.

“But most of all at Roosevelt school we play, learn and grow together,” Girardi said.