Dr. Claudio Barbarán, Principal

About Our School

Dear Parents and Students,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Roberto Clemente Elementary School Website. The faculty and staff join me in saying we’re happy to have you as a part of the Roberto Clemente Family. We hope that this website will provide you with up to date information on what is occurring in the school.

Our goal at Roberto Clemente is to serve you and this community the best way we can and we believe good communication will help us achieve this. This website will be just one of our tools to communicate what we will be doing during the school year. Inside you will find important school related information. Please take time to look over the content of the website.

Thank you,

Dr. Claudio Barbarán, Principal

Welcome Back

Dear Parents:

On behalf of the Roberto Clemente Elementary Administration, I hope this message finds you, your children, and your families in good health and spirits. I hope you had the chance to spend quality time with your loved ones during these summer months. I would like to thank you for your unwavering support during the 2023-2024 school year. Our community continues to stay S.T.R.O.N.G., ensuring 'Success for All'!

I would also like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to all our returning and new parents and students. The faculty, staff, and I are eager to work with you and look forward to sharing the successes we will accomplish together this school year.

En español

Estimados padres:

De parte de la Administración de la Escuela Primaria Roberto Clemente, espero que este mensaje los encuentre a ustedes, a sus hijos y a sus familias con buena salud y ánimo. Espero que hayas tenido la oportunidad de pasar tiempo de calidad con tus seres queridos durante estos meses de verano. Me gustaría agradecerles por su apoyo inquebrantable durante el año escolar 2023-2024. ¡Nuestra comunidad continúa siendo FUERTE, asegurando el 'Éxito para todos'!

También me gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para extender una cálida bienvenida a todos nuestros padres y estudiantes nuevos y que regresan. La facultad, el personal y yo estamos ansiosos por trabajar con usted y esperamos compartir los éxitos que lograremos juntos este año escolar.

Our School in the News

Young Kings Mentoring with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

January 23, 2025

Students at Roberto Clemente School participated in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. “Young Kings” mentoring program and practiced mindful meditation during yoga poses and deep breathing exercises. Mental Health, “Always Maintain your Peace” was the ongoing theme in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. who was also a member of the illustrious fraternity. […]

Newark Acquires Musical Instruments for Students Through News 12 and Donors Choose

October 22, 2024

Roberto Clemente School receives new instruments from News 12 through Donors Choose The Roberto Clemente school community received significant funding from News 12’s Friendship Bracelet Program through a Donors Choose application submitted by first-year music educator Timothy Amalfitano. The funding will allow the school to purchase instruments to enhance the music program, allow students to […]

Newark Students Across the District Earn Perfect Test Scores

September 18, 2024

During the spring of 2024, Newark Board of Education students took the NJSLA and NJGPA state exams. The District is proud to honor 113 students who attained perfect scores on the NJSLA or NJGPA. Among these students, 100 earned a perfect score on the English Language Arts assessment, while 9 earned a perfect score on […]

Welcome Back Parents (24-25SY) / Bienvenidos Padres (24-25SY)

August 16, 2024

Welcome Back Letter / Carta de Bienvenida a Padres August 9, 2024 Dear Parents and Legal Guardians, I hope this letter finds you, your children and families in good health and spirits. I also hope you were able to spend quality time with your loved ones during these summer months. I am eager to welcome […]

Budget Community Meeting 2024-2025SY / Reunión comunitaria sobre el presupuesto 2024-2025SY

January 16, 2024

Guidance for Emergency Remote Instruction 2023-2024 (New)

September 29, 2023

Guidance for Emergency Remote Instruction 2023-2024 (New) Contact: Paula Perrone, Executive Assistant Email: pperrone@nullnps.k12.nj.us In accordance with New Jersey State Legislature P.L. 2020, Chapter 27 and State of New Jersey Department of Education guidance, the Newark Board of Education will implement the Guidance for Emergency Remote Instruction during a District closure lasting more than three consecutive days due […]