Wednesday is the last day of Lower School! We will be spending it at Sunset Woods Park in Highland Park! 

This is the last blog of the 2017-2018 year! Look for the first blog of 2018-19 on Sunday, August 26.  Have a great summer everyone!

For the last week, it will be a busy one!!

CULMINATION/SHOWCASE NIGHT, Monday, June 4 5:00-6:00 for Kindergarten through Grade 4.  This is the night where your children will show you their final projects and portfolios so you can see how much they have grown this year and to share your child’s success in learning this year. It is always a favorite night in Lower School.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN BREAKFASTS, Tuesday, June 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Please make sure to come to these events and to see the progress your children have made this year.  I know you will be impressed.

END OF THE YEAR OUTING: SUNSET PARK, HIGHLAND PARK Wednesday, June 6 10:00-2:30 Everyone keep sending good thoughts for good weather! So far it is looking good.  

 A REQUEST FROM THE ROYCEMORE LIBRARY Please locate and return your Roycemore library books. We would love to have an 100% return rate!

SUMMER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Every summer, students experience what has been termed the summer slide.  I have put together some information about this for you at Summer Slide  Please click on the link to get information about this important topic.  I have also included websites to which your children can go to practice math and reading in a very fun way.

AN INVITATION
Lower School parents and students are invited to attend the Middle School Second Semester P3 Expo on Thursday, June 7, at 11 am. The Middle School P3 program (Personal Passion Project) involves each Middle School student focusing an a topic of their choice for the entire semester. The Expo will be a "trade-show" style event where students will share their learning in various ways, such as posters, displays, demonstrations, and traditional presentations. Lower School students might especially be interested in seeing the custom Lego mini figures that a few of the Middle Schoolers have created! You can RSVP here: http://evite.me/fpBbtvGHwc, or just plan to come to school on Thursday, June 7 at 11 am.

 There are still spaces for ROYCEMORE SCHOOL'S  EXCELLENT SUMMER PROGRAMS, INSPIRATION FACTORY (IF)  AND CAMP GRIFFIN INFORMATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE!.  PLEASE LOOK FOR IT.    https://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer  

Also this year, Inspiration Factory will have an Extended Day Option to 6:00pm.  

We have added a few classes to our summer schedule. Citizen Science should be so exciting for your children.  They will be assisting real virtual scientists with some of their work. Please check them out, I think you will really like them.

RACE AGAINST HATE
Roycemore will be participating in the YWCA's Race Against Hate, Sunday, June 17, 2018. There are four different race options to choose from: a timed 5K and 10k, a 5K walk, and a Youth/Family 1 Mile. To join the Roycemore Team, click here: Race Against Hate Team Roycemore. For more information, click here Race Against Hate  or contact team captains: Annette O'Donnell aodonnell@roycemoreschool.org or Darcy Aksamitowski daksamitowski@roycemoreschool.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Landon family has generously donated running hats for all participants!

PICTURES THIS WEEK!

1.  The Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten children learn about the life cycle by watching how caterpillars develop into butterflies in the Pre-Kindergarten and how ants live and die in an ant farm in Junior Kindergarten.  The Pre-K kids acted out the life cycle of the butterfly, so adorable.  Here the caterpillar is coming out of his cocoon. 

2. The Pre-Kindergarteners also studied Space and Planets.  Here they all painted different planets of our solar system.

    

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

All clubs and enrichment activities have ended for the year.  Please look for new ones next year!  

A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Please remember there is no school on Memorial Day, May 28.  Enjoy your long weekend and we will see you all on Tuesday!!

The SPRING DANCE/TUMBLING SHOW, SCENES FROM LITTLE MERMAID  was wonderful and also a wonderful way to see how all the divisions of the school come together to make a fabulous evening. Thank you Mrs. Wunder!

A REQUEST FROM THE ROYCEMORE LIBRARY Please locate and return your Roycemore library books. We would love to have an 100% return rate!

CULMINATION/SHOWCASE NIGHT, Monday, June 4 5:00-6:00 for Kindergarten through Grade 4.  This is the night where your children will show you their final projects and work so you can see how much they have grown this year and to share your child’s success and challenges in learning this year. It is always a favorite night in Lower School.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN BREAKFASTS 

Tuesday June 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Please make sure to come to these events and to see the progress your children have made this year.  I know you will be impressed.

END OF THE YEAR OUTING: SUNSET PARK, HIGHLAND PARK Wednesday, June 6 10:00-2:30 

Everyone send good thoughts for good weather!
I have attached information and directions to the park to the email accompanying the blog.


AN INVITATION
Lower School parents and students are invited to attend the Middle School Second Semester P3 Expo on Thursday, June 7, at 11 am. The Middle School P3 program (Personal Passion Project) involves each Middle School student focusing an a topic of their choice for the entire semester. The Expo will be a "trade-show" style event where students will share their learning in various ways, such as posters, displays, demonstrations, and traditional presentations. Lower School students might especially be interested in seeing the custom Lego mini figures that a few of the Middle Schoolers have created! You can RSVP here: http://evite.me/fpBbtvGHwc, or just plan to come to school on Thursday, June 7 at 11 am.

 There are still spaces for ROYCEMORE SCHOOL'S  EXCELLENT SUMMER PROGRAMS, INSPIRATION FACTORY (IF)  AND CAMP GRIFFIN INFORMATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE!.  PLEASE LOOK FOR IT.    https://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer  

Also this year, Inspiration Factory will have an Extended Day Option to 6:00pm.  

We have added a few classes to our summer schedule. Citizen Science should be so exciting for your children.  They will be assisting real virtual scientists with some of their work. Please check them out, I think you will really like them.

 CONGRATULATIONS TO Julia and Finn who were awarded certificates by the Meemic Foundation for their mixed media artworks which will remain in the Meemic Masterpiece permanent collection. Mrs. O'Donnell presented the certificates to Julia and Finn at our Lower School Monday Morning Meeting. Congratulations to Julia and Finn!

EVANSTON YOUTH CREATE!

The City of Evanston celebrates young artists with a group art exhibit. This year, Roycemore School will be showing a sampling of student art, grades first through eleventh. It is on the 2nd floor of the Noyes Cultural Arts Center (927 Noyes St.) and will run through the summer; opening reception June 1 from 4-7pm.

RACE AGAINST HATE
Roycemore will be participating in the YWCA's Race Against Hate, Sunday, June 17, 2018. There are four different race options to choose from: a timed 5K and 10k, a 5K walk, and a Youth/Family 1 Mile. To join the Roycemore Team, click here: Race Against Hate Team Roycemore. For more information, click here Race Against Hate  or contact team captains: Annette O'Donnell aodonnell@roycemoreschool.org or Darcy Aksamitowski daksamitowski@roycemoreschool.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Landon family has generously donated running hats for all participants!

PICTURES THIS WEEK!

    1.  Summer is finally upon us and our extended recess time allows our children to really enjoy the great weather.

   2. The 3rd and 4th Graders went to the Holocaust Museum where they took part in the Holocaust's program of TAKE A STAND AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE where they learn to be leaders and stand up for what they know is right.  This is a wonderful dove-tail to our Leader in Me Program.

3. The 2nd Grade culminated their study of the rain forest and their research on animals that live there with an Expo for other students and parents where they dressed as their animals and presented their research.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

This is the last week of clubs and enrichment activities!  

Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, May 28 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
STEAM will NOT meet Monday, May 28 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-4:00 

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, May 29 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday, May 29 in the LS Art Room 119 from 3:15-5:15.

Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, May 30 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country/Board Games will meet Wednesday, May 30 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Little Chefs will meet Thursday, May 31 in the JK Room from 3:00-3:45.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, May 31 in the Grade 4 Classroom from 3:00-3:45.
Sprout will meet Thursday, May 31 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:00.

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, June 1 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.



Just one adorable JK picture for you to enjoy!











Recess fun!!



Spring Show!!

SPRING SHOW, MAY 24 7:00

The Third and Fourth Graders will join Middle and Upper Schoolers in a dance-tumbling show called Under the Sea.  Everyone is invited to attend. You will be amazed as you watch our students perform. 



Senior Lauren Huston is Head of School for the Day on Tuesday!

She will be greeting at the front door!  Visiting Early Childhood Classrooms, She is authorizing extended recess for LS and MS and CREATING recess for Upper School.

She is also declaring that WEDNESDAY will be an all-school PAJAMA Day!!!!

 There are still spaces for ROYCEMORE SCHOOL'S  EXCELLENT SUMMER PROGRAMS, INSPIRATION FACTORY (IF)  AND CAMP GRIFFIN INFORMATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE!.  PLEASE LOOK FOR IT.    https://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer  

Also this year, Inspiration Factory will have an Extended Day Option to 6:00pm.  

We have added a few classes to our summer schedule. Citizen Science should be so exciting for the kids.  They will be assisting real virtual scientists with some of their work. Please check them out, I think you will really like them.

 CULMINATION NIGHT MONDAY, JUNE 4 5:00-6:00 P.M.

This is the night where your children will show you their final projects and work so you can see how much they have grown this year.

PRE-KINDERGARTEN AND JUNIOR KINDERGARTEN BREAKFASTS 

Tuesday June 5, 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Please make sure to come to these events and to see the progress your children have made this year.  I know you will be impressed.

END OF THE YEAR OUTING: SUNSET PARK, HIGHLAND PARK Wednesday, June 6 10:00-2:30 

Everyone send good thoughts for good weather!

RACE AGAINST HATE
Roycemore will be participating in the YWCA's Race Against Hate, Sunday, June 17, 2018. There are four different race options to choose from: a timed 5K and 10k, a 5K walk, and a Youth/Family 1 Mile. To join the Roycemore Team, click here: Race Against Hate Team Roycemore. For more information, click here Race Against Hate  or contact team captains: Annette O'Donnell aodonnell@roycemoreschool.org or Darcy Aksamitowski daksamitowski@roycemoreschool.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Landon family has generously donated running hats for all participants!

To join TEAM ROYCEMORE, click on this link and to receive the discount (til Sunday only) enter the code EARLYBIRDAGAIN: Race Against Hate Team Roycemore

PICTURES THIS WEEK: 

1. One of the best parts of being in a small school with so many ages is the way that the older students interact with the younger.  In Lower School you will see Upper and Middle School students interacting with the youngest students, or just the oldest Lower School students playing and reading with their younger friends.

  2.  Our school day ends at 3:15, but everyday, we have after-school enrichment activities that go until 4:00 for your children, plus our Extended Day Program until 6:00.  Lego Club is a kid favorite! 

3. YEA was amazing.  It was so much fun to see you all there admiring the wonderful art! 

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

Each week I will list all the activities that we offer, but do know that sometimes, some of them will not go.  Please check them to see which ones are going that week.

Lego Club will  meet Monday, May 21 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
STEAM will meet Monday, May 21 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-4:00 

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, May 22 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday, May 22 in the LS Art Room 119 from 3:15-5:15.

Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, May 23 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Board Games will meet Wednesday, May 23 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Little Chefs will meet Thursday, May 24 in the JK Room from 3:00-3:45.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, May 24 in the Grade 4 Classroom from 3:00-3:45.
Sprout will meet Thursday, May 24 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:00.

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, May 25 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Lego Club creations!









Yay for YEA!!