Lower School News

Volume 16,| December 8, 2019

Lower School News

WINTER PROGRAM:

Wasn't Winter Program fantastic. Look for lots of pictures at the bottom of the newsletter.

Roycemore's Hour of Code Celebration!

Friday, Dec. 13, 3:15-4:30 p.m.

To celebrate Computer Science Education Week, December 9 to 13, we will be offering coding activities school-wide in classes all week, culminating in an Hour of Code Celebration for students, families, and faculty in the Multipurpose Room on Friday 12/13. The Hour of Code is a global effort to introduce computer programming to millions of people. RSVP & read more here.

Questions? Contact Beth Shutters at 847-866-6055 or eshutters@roycemoreschool.org .

Tis the Season to Volunteer:

There are many opportunities for you to get involved at Roycemore. One way to meet other parents and to help the school is to give of your time by volunteering. On Tuesday, December 10 is the Faculty Holiday Party at 4:00-6:00. We are looking for parents to volunteer in the Extended Day Program so those teachers can attend the party. To sign up for this and other volunteer opportunities please click on this link. Thank you!! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4baba72ea3ff2-20192020

Please Participate in Toys for Tots

(deadline this FRIDAY)

Roycemore's Junior National Honor Society is sponsoring the annual Toys for Tots Drive through December 13th. This drive is organized nationally by the Marines to help those less fortunate and deliver a message of hope to children for the holidays. Students and families are encouraged to bring a new unwrapped toy and place it in one of the three bins around the school.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

This is the last week of enrichment activities before Winter Break. Please look for the email for registration for the Winter session.

Lego Club will meet Monday, December 9 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Drama will meet Monday, December 9 in the LS Music Room from 3:30-4:15.

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, December 10 in the Gross Motor Room attached to the EDP Room from 3:15-4:00.

Ukulele will meet Tuesday, December 10 in the LS Music Room from 3:15-4:00

Sprout will meet Tuesday December 10 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will meet Wednesday, December 11 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00. Pick up in the Dining Hall

Drama will meet Wednesday, December 11 in the LS Music Room. from 3:30-4:15.

Sprout will meet Wednesday, December 11 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Math Club will meet Thursday, December 12 in the 3rd Grade Classroom from 2:00-3:00

Fencing will meet Thursday, December 12 in the Dining Hall from 2:00-3:00.

Chess Club will meet Thursday, December 12 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, December 13 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

What's Happening Around Lower School

The Third and Fourth Graders participate in the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics, ICTM math contests. This week the classes worked in groups to prepare for the contests.

PICTURES FROM THE WEEK!

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

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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.