Roosevelt-McGrath News
- October 20: Detroit Lions Spirit Day
- October 24: Popcorn Day
- October 24: Roosevelt-McGrath Trunk or Treat (6-8pm)
- October 31: Half Day (Dismissal is at 11:40am)
- October 31: Costume Day (More details to come soon.)
- November 4: No School for students. Staff will participate in professional development. (Voting Day)
It is hard to believe that it is October already. The school year is moving along too fast. Fall is upon us and we have been so lucky to have amazing temperatures and a lot of sunshine. Speaking of sunshine, I want to share a shout out to all of our amazing Roadrunners who shine with positivity each day. Thank you to our Roadrunners who continue to share smiles and positive vibes when at school. It is awesome to walk through the school each morning to each class and see all of the smiling faces. Our entire staff appreciates the positivity and good choices from students. Thank you to our students who continue to make good choices and model positive behaviors.
Every Friday, we encourage our students, staff and families to wear Roadrunner spirit wear and/or red to celebrate being a Roadrunner. Of course we also have some fun with it and add a little competition. Each Friday, we select the 3 classes with the most Roadrunner red spirit. We select one winning class to represent grades (k-2), (3-5) and McGrath. Each winning class proudly gets a Roadrunner flag displayed outside of their classroom for the following week to show off their Roadrunner spirit. Don't forget to wear your red on Fridays.
It has been a great couple weeks getting to know all of our new families as well as reconnecting with all of our returning families. It is great to have smiling kids back in school. Check out some of the smiling faces below.
It has been a great first week. Thank you so much for your patience as we navigate through the city road construction.
To support added safety and smoother traffic, the city has placed No Parking signs on the west side of Moore St. This will allow for a safer drive and will support our many school busses that drive down that road. Please see the attached pictures.
Thank you for your continued patience and support. We have an amazing Roadrunner community.
Navigating Road Construction Near Roosevelt-McGrath
Best,
Mr. Watson
Principal
The first day of school is Tuesday, August 26, 2025. We can't wait to see you! Our amazing staff is busy getting things ready for an awesome school year. We can't wait to welcome all of our new Roadrunner families and welcome back all of our returning students and families. Please be aware that we are beginning the school year with city road construction directly in front of our school. Currier street and the surrounding sidewalks are under construction. It will be beautiful when they complete the project! Please read this important document describing how to get to Roosevelt-McGrath during the construction process.
- August 25: Open House and WELCOME BACK BASH (3:30-4:30pm) -More details coming soon.
- August 26: First Day of School - Half day (8:30-11:40am)
- August 29: No School (Labor Day Recess)
- September 1: No School (Labor Day Recess)
- September 24: No School (Staff Professional Development)
- October 2: Picture Day
- August 25: Open House (3:30-4:30pm)
- August 26: First Day of School - Half day (8:30-11:40am)
- August 29: No School (Labor Day)
- June 6: PTO FUN FAIR (5-7:30pm)
- June 10: Half Day (Dismissal at 11:40am)
- June 11: 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony (9:45-11am)
- June 11: Last Day of School-Half Day (Dismissal at 11:40am)
I am thrilled to announce that Mrs. Sands is back! We missed her so much. She is back and smiling. We are so happy that she is well and back with us each day. A special thank you to Mrs. Talaga for filling in for Mrs. Sands when she was out. We have a great team!