THEME WEEK, ROYCEMORE, THE PAST 100 YEARS!
This week February 29-March 4 is Lower School Theme Week.  This year it is entitled Roycemore, The Past 100 Years!

See our time machine to take you back to events for the past 100 years!

Look for the timeline to see all the exciting events that the children are learning about.  Each class is learning about a quarter of a century of the following themes: Inventions, Music/Entertainment, US/World Events, Fashion and Food.

There will be a share time on Friday where each class will showcase what they have learned.

  
A lot of their creations will be made out of recycled materials. Therefore if you have any of the following, please send them to school during the next week.
Fashion magazines,
Clean recyclables and craft supplies that you may have around the house.
Cardboard boxes
Fabric
Buttons, yarn, thread, felt
Stars, pipe cleaners, colored duct tape
Paper Towels and toilet paper rolls
Plastic containers, egg cartons
Packing materials
Other you think we could use

CONTRACTS DUE: MARCH 4
Thank you so much to the many families who have already turned in their contracts for next year.  For those who have no yet had a chance to get re-enrolled, just a quick reminder that the priority deadline to enroll is next Friday, March 4th. Those families applying for Tuition Assistance through the Sliding Scale Tuition program are strongly encouraged to submit your tuition assistance application paperwork by Friday, March 4th as well.
Enrollment is now handled online through RenWeb.  If you have any questions about that process, please see the invitation you received from RenWeb, or reach out to Amanda Avery at aavery@roycemoreschool.org.  Sliding Scale Tuition Assistance information is available at: http://sss.nais.org/parents and http://www.roycemoreschool.org/sites/default/files/appforslidingscale.pdf

Thank you all - we appreciate your ongoing support and look forward to working with you and your family again next year!

SPRING BREAK CAMP INFORMATION
Spring Break begins after Palio on March 18 with school resuming on Monday April 4.  We will be running a Spring Break Camp during the second week, Monday, March 28-Friday, April 1.  There will be enriching activities and field trips.  I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog.  

ROYCEMORE SPIRIT STORE: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM
The Upper School Student Government has opened a Roycemore Spirit Store.  Open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30PM, please come and peruse our Roycemore spirit gear, with youth and adult sizes available. Proceeds from the store go into purchasing new spirit gear.  Location may change, but can primarily be found in the main lobby by the MPR or in the PE foyer.

YEARBOOK ADS  ARE SOLD OUT!

The yearbook staff thanks all the parents for their support!

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.  
  A full description of the Discovery and Camp offerings are at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer   You will also find a link for online registration.

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.

PICTURES THIS WEEK:
1. One of our after-school enrichment activities is Programming Club.  Thank you to Joe Maruszewski (Marko and Nino) for giving so unselfishly of your time.  

        2.  Also thank you to Fran Langewisch (Dan) for talking about Lunar New Year to our Junior Kindergarteners.





3. The Third Grade presented their "Wax Museum" today.  It was truly spectacular!  Every student took on the persona of an important person in American History.

See more pictures at the bottom of the blog!



AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
All the clubs are going this week.
K Lego Club will meet Monday, February 29 in the Kindergarten  Classroom  from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will meet Monday, February 29 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, February 29 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will  meet Tuesday, March 1 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, March 1 & 2 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, March 2 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:15.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, March 2 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, March 3 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will  meet Friday morning, March 4 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, March 4 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, March 4 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

THEME WEEK, ROYCEMORE, THE PAST 100 YEARS!
The week of February 29-March 4 is Lower School Theme Week.  This year it is entitled Roycemore, The Past 100 Years!

Look for the timeline to see all the exciting events that the children are learning about.  Each class is learning about a quarter of a century of the following themes: Inventions, Music/Entertainment, US/World Events, Fashion and Food.  

A lot of their creations will be made out of recycled materials. Therefore if you have any of the following, please send them to school during the next week.
Fashion magazines,
Clean recyclables and craft supplies that you may have around the house.
Cardboard boxes
Fabric
Buttons, yarn, thread, felt
Stars, pipe cleaners, colored duct tape
Paper Towels and toilet paper rolls
Plastic containers, egg cartons
Packing materials
Other you think we could use

ROYCEMORE SPIRIT STORE: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM
The Upper School Student Government has opened a Roycemore Spirit Store.  Open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30PM, please come and peruse our Roycemore spirit gear, with youth and adult sizes available. Proceeds from the store go into purchasing new spirit gear.  Location may change, but can primarily be found in the main lobby by the MPR or in the PE foyer.

YEARBOOK ADS  AVAILABLE

A limited number of ads are available for sale in this year's edition of the Griffin, our award winning yearbook.  Ads are selling fast, and are first come, first serve, so those who are interested, please contact Ms. Jorge at ljorge@roycemoreschool.org a.s.a.p  See the flyer attached to this weeks e-mail for more details.

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.  
  A full description of the Discovery and Camp offerings are at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer   You will also find a link for online registration.

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 whole school celebrated the 100th Day of our 100th Year with a birthday party!! 




2.  Fun in the classrooms  
Fourth Graders working on circuitsK-Kids playing with Legos!  All of this is science and math, but in a very fun way!




3.  Junior Kindergarteners and Pre-kindergarteners enjoying their friendship parties. 


See more at the bottom of the blog!



AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
All the clubs are going this week.
K Lego Club will meet Monday, February 22 in the Kindergarten  Classroom  from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will meet Monday, February 22 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, February 22 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will  meet Tuesday, February 23 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, February 23 & 24 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, February 24 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:15.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, February 24 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, February 25 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will  meet Friday morning, February 26 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, February  26 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, February 26 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

It was great to see you all at conferences to continue our wonderful partnership with you for your children!

I hope you all are having a fabulous long weekend.  Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL Monday, February 15.  We will see you all on Tuesday!

On Friday the teachers had an amazing Professional Development Day.  Thank you to Beth Shutters, Technology Coordinator and Coordinator of Professional Development for putting together one of the best!  Devorah  Heitner, On Being a Digital Native, and Randee Blair of Northwestern's Center For Talent Development for such informative sessions. Also thank you to many of our teachers who also presented. We are so lucky to have so many talented people in our school.

Roycemore celebrates our 100TH DAY OF OUR 100TH YEAR! on Tuesday with a "birthday party" for the students.  We will be in the gym from 2:00-3;00.  I know the RFA could use some parents to help run some stations.  Please contact Rachel Walters if you are available. 

Also please have your children wear their 100-year yellow t-shirts, if possible.  

ROYCEMORE SPIRIT STORE: TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS 3:30-4:30 PM
The Upper School Student Government has opened a Roycemore Spirit Store.  Open on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30-4:30PM, please come and peruse our Roycemore spirit gear, with youth and adult sizes available. Proceeds from the store go into purchasing new spirit gear.  Location may change, but can primarily be found in the main lobby by the MPR or in the PE foyer.


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.  
  A full description of the Discovery and Camp offerings are at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/summer   You will also find a link for online registration.

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 snow is back and fun on the hill continues.  Even the teachers got into it! Ms. Gobbi right here and Mrs. Aragones at the bottom of the blog.

2. Celebrating the Lunar New Year was amazing.  The Middle/Upper School string ensemble played a beautiful Chinese folk song and two Upper School students sang in Mandarin.  Then each student was paired with an older student and did a fun craft!  One of the best features of our school is watching the older students interact with our younger ones.

                                                                                                3.  Watching our JKers learning, playing and having fun in their classroom.









4. The Third Graders are doing lots of research in preparation for their "Wax Museum."  

See more at the bottom of the blog!


AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT
All the clubs are going except for Monday because of no-school.

K Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, February 15 in the Kindergarten  Classroom  from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will  NOT meet Monday, February 15 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  NOT meet Monday, February 15 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will  meet Tuesday, February 16 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, February 16 & 17 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, February 17 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:15.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, February 17 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, February 18 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will  meet Friday morning, February 19 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, February 19 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, February 19 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