Lower School News

Volume 20,| January 19, 2020

Lower School News

Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 20 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King.

Our Extended Day Program will NOT be available.

Admissions Morning

Roycemore will be holding an Admissions Morning on Jan. 28th. Please share with anyone in your community who has expressed interested about Roycemore. A special High School panel will be held during the event so that prospective families can hear directly from students on what the Upper School experience is like at Roycemore.

Admissions Morning

Tuesday, January 28th

8:30-10:00am

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHESS TEAM

We are excited to announce that Roycemore School won 1st PLACE TEAM amongst all the U1200-Rated players on Jan 12th, 2020, 131st Kumbaya Chess Tournament at Niles North High School.

This tournament is an officially recognized tournament by the United States Chess Federation, the governing body of chess in the U. S., We also had several individual players that were recognized with individual trophies.

The team members for U1200-rated from Roycemore School: Daniel Black and Franklin Godinho

CONGRATIONS

PREVIEW NIGHT/STATE OF THE SCHOOL Thursday, January 30 6:00-7:00 p.m.

This evening you will hear from Adrianne Finley Odell , Head of School and Tom Ellis, Board Chair, of all the exciting programs that are happening in our school. You will then go to the classroom in which your children will be in next year to meet the teacher and hear all about the exciting curriculum, projects and activities that they are planning for them. We are all so proud of our amazing faculty and I know you will be too. Fourth Grade parents will hear about our fabulous Middle School from the Middle School faculty. This is what is so wonderful about Roycemore. We already want you to make that connection with next year's teacher to start a relationship and partnership with them for your children. There is nothing better than both of you working together for your child. There will also be an exhibit of what our Middle School students are doing in P3, (Personal Passion Project). and our Upper School students doing in JST (January Short Term). Both of these, plus the Lower School Theme Week in March, are signature programs which set our school apart.

Childcare will be available!

Middle School P3 Expo

Friday, January 24, 2:00 - 4:00 pm

This year for their Personal Passion Projects (P3), Middle School students have been focusing on solving a problem that affects them. Topics range from training a new pet to solving global warming. The Expo will showcase their work so far on this problem solving. There will be posters, presentations, displays and more! All from the Roycemore community are welcome! For more info, see our Evite.

ONE BOOK, READ TOGETHER

The teachers in kindergarten through fourth grade have organized a Lower School Book Club to celebrate family reading. We are asking families to read The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris together at home. Then, on April 22nd, we will gather as a community to participate in a book discussion, engage in fun activities, enjoy some treats, and even participate in some magic! We are hoping that all of you will join us.

We look forward to a magical evening.

This year copies of the book will be sold at school by the Leaders of the Lower School, our Fourth Grade students, who will also assist in hosting the evening. If you would like to purchase a copy please write a check to ‘Roycemore School” or bring cash in the amount of $7.00.

We hope you all will participate, enjoy the book and the fun.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

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. This week because of conferences many clubs are not going. Please look carefully.

Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, January 20 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Drama will NOT meet Monday, January 20 in the LS Music Room from 3:30-4:15.

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 21 in the Gross Motor Room attached to the EDP Room from 3:15-4:00.

Ukulele will meet Tuesday, January 21 in the LS Music Room from 3:15-4:00

Sprout will meet Tuesday January 21 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will meet Wednesday, January 22 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00. Pick up in the Dining Hall

Drama will meet Wednesday, January 22 in the LS Music Room. from 3:30-4:15.

Sprout will meet Wednesday, January 22 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Math Club will meet Thursday, January 23 in the 3rd Grade Classroom from 2:00-3:00

Fencing will NOT meet Thursday, January 23 in the Dining Hall from 2:00-3:00.

Chess Club will meet Thursday, January 23 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 24 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

What's Happening Around Lower School

SNOW!!

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Learning math is much more than paper and pencil. The first graders play games and use many manipulatives including an abacus.

The 3rd and 4th Graders are learning basic physics through a sound unit. Here they are seeing how sound waves can travel on a string.

PICTURES FROM THE WEEK!

Most of these are pictures from what you have read above.

Reminders

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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.