Volume 30 | April 26, 2020
Upper School News
Dear Upper School Families,
We appreciate the great response to the ISM parent survey that many of you took time to participate in.  With feedback from you, our faculty, and students, we will be launching a new Upper School schedule beginning on Monday April 27th. As with any schedule we roll out, there will be some of you that want more time, some less.  We worked hard to strike a balance to best meet the needs of students, both academically and social-emotionally.  Synchronous classes will now run two days a week, for 35 minutes each, with 10 minutes in between classes. Thursdays will remain asynchronous, with only homeroom and Advisory meeting from 11-11:40am. However, teachers may schedule an extra time to meet and students must attend if the teacher requests it.  The new schedule can be found on our remote learning website, and includes direct links to classes, starting on Monday April 27th.

Website for Remote Learning:


Thank you all for your feedback and continued patience and kindness in these difficult times. 



Much important information below, please read on!
Calling all Upper School Students - Be Part of the Fun!

We need your help! Now is the time where we have to come together as a community, and we need your faces and voices! The Scholarship Fundraiser is just around the corner and you are invited to participate, along with your parents. To make it more fun, we are asking you all to consider making a video. 

Ms. Wilson made a  wonderful video ,  please check it out and she will explain everything! 

After that, check out the options
  1. Tell us about a time when Roycemore Make YOUR world a Better Place, help us understand about that moment. Like Ms. Wilson Said!
  2. If that is hard, try this one! What is your favorite Roycemore Tradition and why? Here is an example from 5th Grader, Lenora Schnitger 
  3. if this is more your style, try What is the “MORE” in Roycemore to you? Here is an example from Senior, Cara Marantz





Saturday, May 16, 2020 join us at 5:00pm for this live event, it will ZOOM right into your Living Room! Featuring words from Jerry Springer, Upper School Student Chyna Cannon, Adrianne Finley Odell, and more!

A Costume Contest for the Kids!
A Dance Challenge for Us All!
Grab a snack and join us - recipes, restaurant sponsors and more coming soon! DON'T MISS OUT!

More information at


Parenting In a Pandemic with less Pandemonium - Tuesday May 5th at 5:00 pm
We aren’t all first responders but as parents we are all front line workers of a sort. Our worlds have collided and parked right in our homes. We are working remotely, running households as safely as we can, and managing our finances in an economic crises. We are searching for answers to questions about how to do all this in the best way possible.  How will this affect my child in the long run ?  How do I ensure they are working and not gaming while on their screens ?  How do I respond to the meltdowns? The most poignant of these questions is  Am I doing this right?

We are doing a question and answer session with parents of Upper school students on Tuesday May 5th at 5:00 pm, using Zoom. While Dr. Glader will be on hand to help with the questions, this is also a forum to exchange ideas and proved support to each other within the amazing community that we have here at Roycemore. If you have a minute and would like to send questions beforehand, address them to Dr Glader at  gglader@roycemoreschool.org

Join Zoom Meeting

Meeting ID: 727 1379 3168
Password: 7a2q0B


Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Virtual School Program, #EduHam at Home
The free digital program encourages teens and their families to create their own theatrical pieces. What a neat opportunity!



Sports and Activities Awards
Starting this Thursday, Upper School students who have participated in sports and activities this year will be honored by the coaches and sponsors . These honors will be awarded during Upper School homeroom on Thursdays at 11am for the next three weeks.

AP Tests - Updates
This year's at-home AP® Exams begin on Monday, May 11.

Exam Details.  Students can take their AP Exams online on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They'll also have the option to write their responses by hand and submit a photo.

Exam Communications.  Over the coming weeks, email will continue to be the primary way The College Board will reach out to students. Students, please mark collegeboard@e.collegeboard.org   as part of your approved sender lists and update your cell phone numbers in your College Board accounts.


Virtual Spirit Week
Heads up! Student government, in conjunction with Middle and Lower School students has decided we will still have our Spirit week May 4-8th. Look for details about daily themes in the next Newsletter!


"Roycemore Family" Page
Chief Griffinity Officer and Early Childhood staff member  Justin Bailey , is continuing his work! This is another way for students and families to stay connected and continue to share our school spirit. Share your shelter in place experiences with us: https://roycemoreschool.org/family/


Website for Remote Learning:


Coronavirus Response Page:


Yours Truly,
Stefanie Rivera
Upper School Division Head
Some images of amazing community service!
Calendar

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Reminders
Re-Enrollment
If you have any questions or problems with your re-enrollment packet, please be sure to reach out to  Tanise Robnett (trobnett@roycemoreschool.org).

Roycemore's Literary Magazine
Bursting with ideas? Submit your writing or artwork now to our first ever Lit. Magazine! Details on the yellow flyer above.

Attendance
If you know your student will be absent on an upcoming day due to a medical appointment, college visit or other needed reason, please be sure to email: attendance@roycemoreschool.org. Students who will miss school should also take a form to their teachers for signatures and to get information on any classes they will miss. Forms are available in the Upper School office.