Shoutout to our SPED department for leading a powerful staff meeting on neurodiversity & the incredible students we serve. Important reminders, deeper understanding, & renewed commitment to meeting every learner where they are. #NeurodiversityInEducation #InclusiveSchools

Happy Pride Month! This June, we celebrate the beauty of being yourself. To all our LGBTQ+ students, families, and staff—your light matters. You belong here, just as you are. 🌈 “When we love ourselves, we shine so brightly that others can’t help but glow too.” – Todd Parr

🇧🇸🇯🇲🇹🇹🇩🇴 June is Caribbean American Heritage Month—a time to celebrate the vibrant cultures, powerful histories, and lasting contributions of Caribbean Americans. From music to movements, cuisine to courage—your legacy is woven into the fabric of our nation!

🎉 Today we celebrated our TK/K Yard Goodbye Party! As summer begins, so does construction on our brand new library and Early Childhood Learning Building! 📚🧸 Big changes ahead—and it all starts with the little ones. 💙 #RooseveltRising #FutureReady #EarlyLearningMatters SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

Our 5th graders spent time with their 3rd grade buddies today, reading together and diving deep with thoughtful questions during the read aloud. 📖💬 A beautiful moment of leadership, learning, and connection across grades! 💙 #ReadingBuddies #StudentLeaders

To the promoting, culminating and graduating #ClassOf2025, this one is for you. Congratulations. 🎓 bit.ly/SMMUSDWave-V31…. Dr. Antonio Shelton @MalibuPrincipal Marae Cruce

🎉 Huge congratulations to our amazing 5th graders on their culmination! 🎓 You’ve grown, you’ve led, and now you’re off to 6th grade—ready to shine even brighter. We’re proud of you and can’t wait to see all you’ll accomplish! 💫 #RooseveltHasGRIT #NextChapter #SMMUSD

🎉 Wrapped up the year with our EOY Staff Meeting Celebration—The Price is Right style! 💸 From laughter to games to prizes, we celebrated our incredible staff and a year of hard work, heart, and hustle. Everyone walked away a winner! 🙌🏽 #RooseveltHasGRIT #ComeOnDown 🛎️

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and well-deserved summer break! ☀️🌴 Rest up, recharge, and make memories that matter. We’ll see you in the fall, ready for another amazing year! 💛 #HappySummer #RooseveltHasGRIT #SeeYouInAugust

On this special day, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the dads, uncles, brothers, and father figures who nurture, lead, and love without hesitation. You are not just celebrated today—you are cherished every day. Happy Father’s Day, Roosevelt Community! 💙👨🏿‍💼👨🏾‍💼👨🏽‍💼👨🏼‍💼👨🏻‍💼

🎉 Congrats to our SMMUSD 5th graders! You’re off to middle school—keep shining and dreaming big! 💙📚 Dr. Antonio Shelton #SMMUSDproud #MiddleSchoolBound #5thGradePromotion

Today we honor #Juneteenth—Freedom Day—marking the end of slavery in the U.S. and celebrating the resilience, culture, and achievements of African Americans. Let’s celebrate freedom, honor those who fought for it, and keep pushing for justice and equality—today and always!

👋 Farewell to Roosevelt Elementary School beloved TK/K playground! 💛 The littlest learners said goodbye as construction is set to begin on a new playground & early childhood education building in June 2025. Exciting changes ahead! #FIPFriday #BondDollarsAtWork Dr. Antonio Shelton

Shoutout to our incredible construction team! We treated them to breakfast and fresh fruit as they gear up to break ground on our new playground and Early Childhood Education building this month. Big changes are coming! 🏗️🍎 #BondDollarsAtWork #SMMUSD SMMUSD - OFFICIAL Dr. Amy Onyendu

🚧 Construction Update: Roosevelt ES TK/K Classrooms & Library 🚸 Work is moving! Demo is underway, salvage is complete, and prep for electrical + abatement is in motion. Big things are coming! 🛠️📚 #RooseveltRising #BondDollarsAtWork #SMEdFoundation #ConstructionUpdate SMMUSD - OFFICIAL

🚧 RES Construction Update! Lots of visible progress this week: ✔️ Trenching for underground utilities ✔️ Heavy equipment delivered ✔️ Temporary portables + restrooms ✔️ Soil removal in progress Next up: portable demolition + new play area prep! Exciting progress all around! 🛠️

Hey, Roosevelt! Want to keep up with all the exciting construction progress on campus? Check out our School Projects page: 🔗 smmusd.org/domain/4757 Summer break has construction crews hard at work —& things are moving fast! Big progress, bright future! 🐻🛠 #RooseveltHasGRIT

🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July to our incredible Roosevelt community! Wishing you a day filled with joy, reflection, and celebration. 💙❤️🤍 Stay safe and enjoy the fireworks! 🎆

🚧 Construction Update – Week of 7/10! ✅ Electrical conduit trenching completed ✅ Portable restrooms connected ✅ Demo + soil removal continues Next up: finishing demo, kinder play area prep, and hardscape removal 🛠️ We’re building something special! 🐻 #RooseveltES #SMMUSD

Fired up to be in Seattle with our phenomenal SMMUSD - OFFICIAL principal team repping strong at the UNITED Conference! Grateful for the energy, the learning, and the chance to grow & lead with the best! #PrincipalsUnited Marae Cruce Grant School ~Santa Monica Unified School District Martha Chacon National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals