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Two Middle Schoolers are exploring their creativity through learning tie dying for their Personal Passion Project (P3) - with the aid of a Roycemore alum mentor. |
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College acceptance update for the Class of 2018
| Beloit College |
| Butler University |
| Chapman University |
| College of Charleston - Honors College |
| College of Wooster |
| Columbia College Chicago |
| Cornell College |
| Culinary Institute of America |
| DePaul University |
| Emerson College |
| Grinnell College |
| Kalamazoo College |
| Knox College |
| Marquette University |
| Ohio Wesleyan University |
| Pace University |
| University of Denver |
| University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign |
| University of Maine - Honors College |
| University of Massachusetts, Amherst |
| University of North Dakota |
| University of Oregon - Honors College |
| University of South Carolina - Honors College |
| University of Vermont |
In addition, members of the Class of 2018 have been offered
over $1.7 million in scholarships so far.
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Quick tip: Print your own tax receipt with FACTS!
As some get a head start on filing their 2017 taxes, just a reminder that with the FACTS system, you can look up and print your own receipt for qualifying funds spent at Roycemore that might be tax-deductible or reimbursable through your personal FSA.
- Log on to your FACTS dashboard through ParentsWeb
- Under Payment Plan & Billing, click on the "View Details" button
- Click on the "Payments" tab
- On the right side, click on the "View Printable Payment Summary"
- The current year will default, but you have the option to select a date range in the top section of the screen.
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Find Your Voice with the Evanston Children's Choir
The Evanston Children's Choir is accepting new singers through February for their Winter/Spring Semester 2018 and invites the families of Roycemore to become part of the ECC family.
The ECC is an award-winning, nonprofit educational and performing arts organization known for its emphasis on multiculturalism, inclusion and accessibility, positive energy and musical excellence. Their three-tiered program has a place for singers of all ability levels: beginning, intermediate and advanced, Grades 2 through high school, with exciting performance opportunities for our members. In the spirit of complete accessibility, the ECC never turns any child away because of money.
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Don't miss a thing - Subscribe to the school calendar online
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Did you know that you can subscribe to the Roycemore School events and athletics calendars and add them to your own? For Google Calendars, click here:
same as clicking on the '+ Google Calendar' icon. For Apple or iOS-based calendars, it takes just a couple extra steps to add a new calendar subscription - instructions and our calendar URL are
on our website here.
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If you are not a current Roycemore family, you may be receiving this newsletter because you have inquired about admission to Roycemore School, or you signed up via our website link. You may manage your newsletter preferences by clicking on the "Update Profile" link at the bottom of this email. If you have any questions, please email Joan at
info@roycemoreschool.org
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 From the Head of School
Don't Wait
"Don't wait. If you think of something important, say it. If you want something, go for it. Don't wait until tomorrow. It's a waste. Never use the future to escape the present. Ever."
These wise words of a young lady named Hannah Weiss were posted on her Facebook page this past week by her friend in tribute to her. Hannah was 19 years old. She and her family died in a tragic plane crash in Costa Rica on New Year's Eve. Such wise advice for all of us as we begin a new year.
Hannah and my daughter began seventh grade together as new students at my former school in St. Petersburg, Florida, and they both graduated from that high school a year and a half ago. She and her family left an indelible impact on their friends, family and their community. In reading through the countless tributes to Hannah and her family, I was inspired by her quote and thought that her wisdom should be shared far and wide.
As a community that has come together in service to young people, everyone who is reading this right now has that in common. We have young people in our lives that we love dearly and I invite you to hold them tight and love them even more. Encourage them to live life to the fullest and model that for them as well.
As we look to the year ahead of us, think about the great opportunity it represents for each of us to start fresh. Don't wait until tomorrow . . . Don't wait.
With love and best wishes for us all in 2018,
Adrianne Finley Odell
Head of School
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New "Raptor" visitor management system introduced
Roycemore has launched a new security system for all visitors to our campus that is being implemented as we return for second semester. Visitors will be asked to show an official photo ID at the reception that will be scanned and checked against national databases to ensure that there are no child safety concerns related to the individuals being on our campus.
Going forward we will also ask all volunteers who will be spending individualized time with students to go through the same procedure. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to
Vicky Pickett, Director of Finance and Operations, or
Adrianne Finley Odell, Head of School.
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How to create a ParentsWeb account if you don't have one yet
Having your own personal account in our online student management system ParentsWeb will allow you to select/update your school notification preferences, easily re-enroll online, and much more.
- Go to roycemoreschool.org/parentsweb
- Select Create New ParentsWeb Account.
- Enter RS-IL into the District Code field.
- Enter in the Email field your email address as provided in your application to the school.
- Click the Create Account button.
- You will receive an email from RenWeb Customer Support containing a link that will allow you to create your username and password. For security purposes the link will remain active for 6 hours.
- Please click on the link. A Change/Create Password screen will open. You may use the default username provided, or create a new username. Then type in your desired password into the Password field and Confirm Field.
- Click on the Save Username and/or Password button.
- Close the window.
- Log into ParentsWeb as instructed above.
Please contact Systems & Operations Coordinator Heather Lucey at hlucey@roycemoreschool.org if you need assistance or have any questions.
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Yoga at Roycemore starts this Wednesday
Beginning Wednesday, January 10, yoga classes will be held at Roycemore and offered FREE to the public, thanks to Roycemore alum Scott Kinsloe and the Phoenix Yoga Project.
- Wednesdays from 5-6pm in the Roycemore library (visitors will check in at the reception desk)
- Led by certified instructor & Roycemore parent Renee Cortez
- Bring your own mat and water bottle; The Phoenix Yoga Project will provide blocks and straps
- Maximum 25 participants per class
- Classes are free and open to the public, however donations will be accepted and will support Roycemore School
Visit
www.phoenixyogaproject.org and sign up for emails under
"Join the movement today!" to receive updates about specifics and reminders before each class.
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Represent Roycemore on the Family Action Network Liaison Council
Family Action Network is a great family educational resource that offers free programs on the North Shore throughout the school year. As a member of FAN, Roycemore is invited to have a parent volunteer serve on the FAN Liaison Council to help us stay connected and share information on FAN initiatives.
Family Action Network liaisons
promote FAN programs within our school community, attend monthly Liaison Council meetings in Northfield, and volunteer at FAN programs. If interested, please contact Adrianne Finley Odell at afinleyodell@roycemoreschool.org. See what FAN's got coming up on their website at familyactionnetwork.net.
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Summer program registration to open February 1st
Some fun new changes are coming to our popular summer enrichment program and day camp! As you look ahead to planning for next summer, Roycemore enrichment offerings will run from June 11-22 for students entering JK-Grade 4 in the fall, and summer camp will run from June 18-August 10 for ages 3-12, with a weekly sign-up option.
An email with sign-up link will be sent out when registration opens. Think summer!
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Upcoming Event Highlights
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MON JANUARY 8 - UPPER SCHOOL JANUARY SHORT TERM BEGINS
| Activities after school |
LS: Lego Club - Gr 1 room, STEAM - LS art room
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TUES JANUARY 9
| Activities after school |
LS: Martial Arts - MPR, Sprout Gifted - LS art room |
| 4:15pm |
MS Boys Basketball Game HOME vs. Baker Demonstration School - Gym |
| 5:15pm |
US Girls Basketball Game HOME vs. Northtown Academy - Gym |
WED JANUARY 10
| Activities after school |
LS: Creative Improv - LS music room, Board Games - Gr 3 room; US: Scholastic Bowl Practice - Rm 237 |
| 4:30pm |
MS Girls Basketball Game HOME vs. Hillel Torah - Gym |
| 5:30pm |
US Boys Basketball Game HOME vs. Rochelle Zell High School |
THURS JANUARY 11
| Activities after school |
LS: Little Chefs - Dining Hall, LS side, Chess Club - Gr 4 room, Sprout Gifted - LS art room |
| 4:15pm |
MS Boys Basketball Game AWAY at Baker Demonstration School in Evanston |
| 6:00pm |
US Girls Basketball Game HOME vs. Cristo Rey - Gym |
FRI JANUARY 12
| Activities after school |
LS: Fitness Fun Friday - Gym |
| 5:00pm |
US Boys Basketball Game HOME vs. the British School - Gym |
MON JANUARY 15 - NO SCHOOL - ML KING, JR DAY OBSERVED - NO EDP AVAILABLE
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