Many parents have heard me talk of how Roycemore is a great progressive school, but also pragmatic, making sure kids are taught what they need to know.  This week's blog highlights that.  For the progressive side, please look at the 2nd Grade Rube Goldberg machines they created using the Design Thinking Process as a culmination of their unit on Simple Machines.  They are truly works of art!  At the same time, being pragmatic, our 3rd graders are learning to keyboard, which will certainly help them when they need to write multi-page papers going forward.

ADMISSIONS' MORNING: Tuesday, January 30 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. If you know someone who would like to see our excellent school in progress. Please invited them to come. They can pre-register by contacting Amanda Avery, Director of Admissions (aavery@roycermoreschool.org). Of course, walk-ins are always welcome.

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

(Did you notice our new names?) 

Also this year, Inspiration Factory will have an Extended Day Option to 6:00pm.  Registration will begin on February 1. 

CONFERENCES: Conferences will take place on Wednesday, February 14, Thursday, February 15, and Friday February 16.  Please put these dates on your calendars.  You will be receiving an email from Sign-Up Genius shortly for you to reserve the times you want. Please remember because of conferences, there is no school on Friday, February 16. EDP is not available.

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.

1.  Be sure to look at the clay looms with weavings that are on the bulletin board across from the elevator that students in Grades 1-4 made in their art classes.  I know you will be impressed!

  2. Second graders showed off their simple machine creations today: the challenge was to use devices like Archimedes screws, ramps and catapults to help elves who work in a bakery but struggle to get their materials (eggs, flour and milk) into the mixing bowl due to their small size. Students found the perfect combination of physics and imagination.   


 3. The 1st Grade study of Ancient Egypt has led them to discovering the Rosetta Stone, the invention of paper, and translating their names into hieroglyphics.  They took on the role of ancient scribes and created cartouche, to show their names in this ancient language. 


4. The Kindergarten has become an ocean! 

   

     

  5.  Here a third grader is practicing keyboarding, which will help them as they progress in school.

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, January 29 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
STEAM will meet Monday, January 29 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-4:00 

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 30 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday, January 30 in the LS Art Room 119 from 3:15-5:15.

Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, January 31 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Board Games will meet Wednesday, January 31 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Little Chefs will meet Thursday, February 1 in the LS side of the Dining Hall from 3:00-3:45.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, February 1 in the Grade 4 Classroom from 3:00-3:45.
Sprout will meet Thursday, February 1 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:00.

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, February 2 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.

First Graders writing their cartouches.

Another 1st Grader discussing the difference between fact and fiction

The 2nd Graders showing off their Rube Goldberg machines at their Expo!


A 3rd Grader practicing keyboarding.