Lower School Conferences Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday February 11.  There is NO SCHOOL for Lower School February 11 for conferences, and for all the school on February 12, and 15.  The teachers will be having Professional Development on the 12th, and it is President's Day on the 15th.

You should have received a link from your children's teachers to sign up for conferences.  If not, please contact them.

ADMISSIONS COFFEE TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9  8:30-10:00 A.M.
If you know anyone who would be interested in seeing our excellent  differentiated program where every child is know and supported, have them contact Amanda Avery, Director of Admissions at aavery@roycemoreschool.org  Also walk-ins are always welcome.

Now is the time to sign up for DISCOVERY UNLIMITED AND CAMP. Because the NU Center For Talent Development will be using our building this summer, Discovery will take place the first two weeks after school is out, June 13-24.  Here is a special link that will let our Roycemore families register for Discovery before we release the information to the general public at the end of the week www.roycemoreschool.org/register4discovery 
The full descriptions of the Discovery offerings are at  www.roycemoreschool.org/discovery  

Discovery is starting a week before camp this year.  Therefore we will be offering an Extended Day Program until 3:00 p.m. for those of you who need childcare for the first week.  The children will be able to cycle into camp as usual for the second week, so we will be having childcare until our usual 6:00 for that week.

RFA FAMILY NIGHT Saturday, February 27
"A Night at a Wolves Game"
Sounds like a really fun night!!

• Game: Milwaukee at Chicago Wolves on Sat. Feb. 27 at 7:00PM at Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.
• Tickets: 14.75 per person available at this link www.roycemoreschool.org/familynight
• RSVP by FRIDAY FEB 5
• Parking available for $15.00 per car on arrival at the stadium
• Any questions - please email rfa@roycemoreschool.org 

PICTURES THIS WEEK
1.  The First Graders really enjoyed making snowmen cookies in Spanish.  Ask them to tell you the Spanish words for flour, sugar, and salt.



2. The Second Grade starts every morning with a Morning Meeting to encourage that good sense of classroom community.







3.  The Fourth Grade presented their family heritage.  It was so wonderful to see how many cultures were represented in this class.

4. Thank you to "Pops" Jerry Kaufman, Grandfather of Julian PK and Jonah Gr. 1 for talking to the First Graders about the Olympics.  Jerry was a US national champion in fencing.

See more at the end of the blog.


AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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.

K-Lego Club will  meet  Monday, February 1 in the Kindergarten Room from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will  meet Monday, February 1 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, February 1 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will NOT meet Tuesday, February 2 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprouts will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2 & 3 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-4:00.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, February 3 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will NOT meet Wednesday, February 3 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, February 4 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will meet Friday morning, February 5 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, February 5 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, February 5 in Room 227 with pickup in the Foyer.

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.

Finally, a reminder that available on RenWeb is a school calendar with all events. This can be found in the "School Information" section under the heading "Calendar." Please consult this calendar for a weekly preview of what is coming

 

Lower School Conferences Wednesday, February 10 and Thursday February 11.  There is NO SCHOOL for Lower School February 11 for conferences, and for all the school on February 12, and 15.  The teachers will be having Professional Development on the 12th, and it is President's Day on the 15th.

You should have received a link from your children's teachers to sign up for conferences.  If not, please contact them.

Now is the time to sign up for DISCOVERY UNLIMITED AND CAMP. Because the NU Center For Talent Development will be using our building this summer, Discovery will take place the first two weeks after school is out, June 13-24.  Here is a special link that will let our Roycemore families register for Discovery before we release the information to the general public at the end of the week www.roycemoreschool.org/register4discovery 
The full descriptions of the Discovery offerings are at  www.roycemoreschool.org/discovery  

Discovery is starting a week before camp this year.  Therefore we will be offering an Extended Day Program until 3:00 p.m. for those of you who need childcare for the first week.  The children will be able to cycle into camp as usual for the second week, so we will be having childcare until our usual 6:00 for that week.

RFA FAMILY NIGHT Saturday, February 27
"A Night at a Wolves Game"
Sounds like a really fun night!!

• Game: Milwaukee at Chicago Wolves on Sat. Feb. 27 at 7:00PM at Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.
• Tickets: 14.75 per person available at this link www.roycemoreschool.org/familynight
• RSVP by FRIDAY FEB 5
• Parking available for $15.00 per car on arrival at the stadium
• Any questions - please email rfa@roycemoreschool.org 

PICTURES THIS WEEK
See more at the end of the blog.

1. First and Second Graders reading "knee to knee" with each other.




2. Having fun in the Junior Kindergarten classroom.



3. Pre-kindergarten at music and gym!


   4. The students in Grades 1-4 participated in the Roycemore Winter Olympics!
Can you find the luge, the ski moguls, the ski jump, hockey, and others?






AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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.

K-Lego Club will  meet  Monday, January 25 in the Kindergarten Room from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will  meet Monday, January 25 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, January 25 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 26 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprouts will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, January 26 & 27 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-4:00.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, January 27 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will  meet Wednesday, January 27 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, January 28 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will meet Friday morning, January 29 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 29 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, January 29 in Room 227 with pickup in the Foyer.

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.

Finally, a reminder that available on RenWeb is a school calendar with all events. This can be found in the "School Information" section under the heading "Calendar." Please consult this calendar for a weekly preview of what is coming 

Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King.  Our Extended Day Program will be available for those of you who need child care and pre-registered.  Mrs. Beaugrand and Ms. Hernandez have planned a fun-filled day for the students.  The field trip is bowling. 

PREVIEW NIGHT Wednesday, January 20 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a light dinner and hear Headmaster Kevin Smith and Board of Trustees Chair, Tom Ellis tell you about the "State of the School".  Then go to hear about next year!  You will be able to sit in the classes of the teachers that your children will have next year and hear about their exciting programs.  Childcare will be available!  Please fill out the form so we know how many children are coming!  We are  also giving them dinner, so it is really important!

WINTER OLYMPICS Friday, January 22
On Friday, the First to Fourth Graders will be participating in Roycemore's "Winter Olympics"  as part of their physical education classes.  To make it more fun for the students, if you have it at home, please have them come with clothes that represent different countries that our families represent, such as traditional clothes or have a flag etc.  It is not a requirement, just a request if you have something in your house.

RFA FAMILY NIGHT Saturday, February 27
"A Night at a Wolves Game"
Sounds like a really fun night!!

• Game: Milwaukee at Chicago Wolves on Sat. Feb. 27 at 7:00PM at Allstate Arena 6920 N. Mannheim Rd.
• Tickets: 14.75 per person available at this link www.roycemoreschool.org/familynight
• RSVP by FRIDAY FEB 5
• Parking available for $15.00 per car on arrival at the stadium
• Any questions - please email rfa@roycemoreschool.org 

PICTURES THIS WEEK
1.  We love the snow! See our Pre-Kindergarten Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten students building a snowman on the playground with the snow that is left!


2.  The older students loved sledding with our new sleds. (Thank you Wendy Bach, Reagan Gr. 3, Christian Gr. 5 and Hailey Gr. 9)  Of course it would be better with more snow!




3.  Don't you love seeing children not always having to sit at their desks, but working and learning where they are comfortable as they are doing in the Fourth Grade.  Of course they can sit at desks if they want!




4. The Second Grade created wonderful tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  See them all outside the Second Grade classroom.

See more pictures at the end of the blog!


AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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.

K-Lego Club will NOT meet  Monday, January 18 in the Kindergarten Room from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, January 18  in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will NOT meet Monday, January 18 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 19 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, January 20 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will  meet Wednesday, January 20 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will  NOT meet Thursday, January 21 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 It begins January 21
License to Chill will meet Friday morning, January 22 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 22 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, January 22 in Room 227 with pickup in the Foyer.

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.

Finally, a reminder that available on RenWeb is a school calendar with all events. This can be found in the "School Information" section under the heading "Calendar." Please consult this calendar for a weekly preview of what is coming 

We have had a great start to the new year.  Look at the pictures at the end of the blog to see the fun the students are having!

RFA Coffee on Tuesday, January 12 right after drop-off in the foyer. Have a cup of coffee and enjoy the company of other parents.  It is a nice way to begin your day!

MOVE UP NIGHT Wednesday, January 20 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a light dinner and hear Headmaster Kevin Smith and Board of Trustees Chair, Tom Ellis tell you about the "State of the School".  Then go to hear about next year!  You will be able to sit in the classes of the teachers that your children will have next year and hear about their exciting programs.  Childcare will be available!  Please fill out the form so we know how many children are coming!  We are  also giving them dinner, so it is really important!


Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King.  Our Extended Day Program will be available for those of you who need child care.  Mrs. Beaugrand and Ms. Hernandez have planned a fun-filled day for the students.  The field trip is to bowling. I have attached the flyer to the email accompanying the blog.

PICTURES THIS WEEK
1.  Recess is truly a learning place.  Some of the students were using their 7 Habits from our Leader in Me  program to synergize and work together to build an amazing fort around a tree in the park.

2.  Others used our sleds to have fun on the small hill!









3.  Of course having fun is not relegated just to recess.  Our students love learning in the classroom too.

See more pictures at the end of the blog!


AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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.

K-Lego Club will meet  Monday, January 11 in the Kindergarten Room from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will meet Monday, January 11  in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will meet Monday, January 11 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 12 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, January 13 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will  meet Wednesday, January 13 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will  NOT meet Thursday, January 14 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 It begins January 21
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 15 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, January 8 in Room 227 with pickup in the Foyer.

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.

Finally, a reminder that available on RenWeb is a school calendar with all events. This can be found in the "School Information" section under the heading "Calendar." Please consult this calendar for a weekly preview of what is coming 

I hope you all had a wonderful break.  Don't forget school resumes on Tuesday, January 5.  We are all looking forward to seeing you all.

It looks like winter has finally come.  Please make sure the children have the proper clothes for going outside for recess. They need a jacket, hat, gloves, snow pants and boots.  We go outside when the temperature is 20 degrees or above and the wind chill in double digits.  I promise you it is fine out there with the proper clothing, as I go outside with them every day.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT:
We still have spaces in all of our clubs and activities.  If your child would like to attend and you have not signed them up, you may still do so.  I have attached all the flyers to the email accompanying the blog.

Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 18 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King.  Our Extended Day Program will be available for those of you who need child care.  Mrs. Beaugrand and Ms. Hernandez have planned a fun-filled day for the students.  The field trip is to Classic Bowl. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog.

PICTURES THIS WEEK
The pictures this week are more from the week before Break.
1.  The Third Graders put on Trickster Tales for their parents and other Lower School students. See more pictures at the end of the blog.

2. We really believe that children need lots of physical activity which actually helps them learn better.  Recess is 45 minutes, plus a 30 minute lunch.  Starting at Kindergarten students get Physical Education every day.  Also all the teachers use websites, such as Go Noodle to have physical activities in the classroom. AND if they stay for EDP, they go outside for recess a second time.
See more pictures at the end of the blog.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT

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.

K-Lego Club will meet NOT Monday, January 4 in the Kindergarten Room from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, January 4  in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will NOT meet Monday, January 4 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 5 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, January 6 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will  meet Wednesday, January 6 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will  NOT meet Thursday, January 7 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 It begins January 21
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 8 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, January 8 in Room 227 with pickup in the Foyer.

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.

Finally, a reminder that available on RenWeb is a school calendar with all events. This can be found in the "School Information" section under the heading "Calendar." Please consult this calendar for a weekly preview of what is coming