Please remember this is the last week before our two-week Spring Break which 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.  There will be no blogs during the break until Sunday April 3.

PALIO 2016 will take place on Friday, March 18 (the last day before Spring Break) for Grades 1-4 at 6:00-7:30PM. Classes will end at 11:30AM with all students leaving Roycemore (except those in EDP) at dismissal and returning for the performances in the evening.  Palio is one of the oldest and most exciting traditions at Roycemore.  All of the students display what they have learned in physical education.  You will be amazed watching them perform.

A separate Palio for Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten will be held on Wednesday, March 16th from 8:45-9:45 a.m.  You will also be amazed at what our youngest children have accomplished this year in P.E.

PALIO ATTIRE
Students in Grades 1-4 need a pair of dark shorts, preferably navy blue, their Palio tee-shirt, (light blue)  and a pair of white socks with their gym shoes.  If you have a Palio shirt that still fits, please let your teacher know, and your child will not get a new one.

Students in PK, JK, and K will also get Palio shirts.  Please let your teacher know if you have one that still fits.  Mr. B asks that the children wear shorts or pants on the day of the show.

Congratulations to one of our Second Graders who, as a result of his research on Apollo 13, decided to write a letter, to Astronaut James Lovell and invite him to Roycemore.  He could not come, but sent a personalized letter and wonderful information about the experience.

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.  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.

PICTURES THIS WEEK:
1. Mayor Tisdahl visiting the Third Grade where they read her the law they passed during their government unit.
She also read a proclamation to the whole school where she declared March 7 2016, Roycemore School Day!

2. STEM continues to be alive and well at Roycemore. 

The Fourth Graders as part of the Innovation Grant are learning how to build and create with gears.  
   
The Third Graders are starting their bridge unit.

And both the First and Second Graders are studying chemistry!



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, March 14 in the Kindergarten  Classroom  from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will meet Monday, March 14 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, March 14 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will  meet Tuesday, March 15 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, March 15 & 16 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, March 16 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:15.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, March 16 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, March 17 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will  meet Friday morning, March 18 at 8:10 a.m. in the MPR.
Fitness Fun Friday will NOT meet Friday, March 18 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will NOT meet Friday, March 18 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

Thank you so much to everyone who has turned in their contracts for next year.  If you encounter any difficulties with the system, please reach out to the main office, as we are here to help.

PALIO 2016 will take place on Friday, March 18 (the last day before Spring Break) for Grades 1-4 at 6:00-7:30PM. Classes will end at 11:30AM with all students leaving Roycemore (except those in EDP) at dismissal and returning for the performances in the evening.  Palio is one of th4e oldest and most exciting traditions at Roycemore.  All of the students display what they have learned in physical education.  You will be amazed watching them perform.

A separate Palio for Pre-Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten, and Kindergarten will be held on Wednesday, March 16th from 8:45-9:45 a.m.  You will also be amazed at what our youngest children have accomplished this year in P.E.

PALIO ATTIRE
Students in Grades 1-4 need a pair of dark shorts, preferably navy blue, their Palio tee-shirt, (light blue)  and a pair of white socks with their gym shoes.  If you have a Palio shirt that still fits, please let your teacher know, and your child will not get a new one.

Students in PK, JK, and K will also get Palio shirts.  Please let your teacher know if you have one that still fits.  Mr. B asks that the children wear shorts or pants on the day of the show.

EVANSTON MAYOR TISDAHL VISITING ROYCEMORE!
In honor of our 100 years, Mayor Tishahl is visiting Roycemore to issue a proclimation celebrating our long tenure.  She will also visit the Third Grade Classroom where as part of their study of the US government, they passed a law, which they will discuss with her.

ADMISSIONS' COFFEE TUESDAY MARCH 9 8:30-10:00AM If you know someone who would like to see our excellent school where every child is personally known, challenged and not bored, invite them to come.  They can pre-register by contacting Amanda Avery at aavery@roycemoreschool.org  Also walk-ins are welcome.

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.

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. THEME WEEK, ROYCEMORE, THE PAST 100 YEARS!
Last week February 29-March 4 was Lower School Theme Week entitled Roycemore, The Past 100 Years!  The students are having so much fun researching, creating and building.





2. They also had so much fun presenting at their Museum Share.

3.  Our youngest students have so much fun in gym, in music, on the playground and in the classroom.

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, March 7 in the Kindergarten  Classroom  from 3:15-4:00.
Gr. 1-4 Lego Club will meet Monday, March 7 in the 3rd Grade Classroom G13 from 3:15-4:00.
Programming will  meet Monday, March 7 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will  meet Tuesday, March 8 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday and Wednesday, March 8 & 9 in the Lower School Art Room from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, March 9 in the Gross Motor Room from 3:15-4:15.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, March 9 in the Multi-Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00. 
Chess Club will meet Thursday, March 10 in the EDP Room and G06 from 3:00-4:00 
License to Chill will  meet Friday morning, March 11 at 8:10 a.m.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, March 11 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
Spanish Club will meet Friday, March 11 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