Volume 9 | October 11, 2020
Upper School News
Hello Upper School Families,

This week's Spirit Week was such fun! I am so glad that we can still celebrate, even with all of the restrictions. An extra big shout out to Ms. Sara McGuire and the RFA for organizing the week, the pep rally, and the wonderful goody bags. I hope you enjoy the pictures below. Please also peruse upcoming events, it's a big week! As a reminder, no school tomorrow, Monday, for teacher professional development.
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Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!


















JST Kick-Off!
Tuesday October 13th during EAGLE Hour, all US students will attend our JST kick-off, virtually. This is an opportunity for teachers to present their group projects and for students to seriously begin thinking about what they might want to participate in. If you have any questions about JST, feel free to email Bill Horine, JST Coordinator. bhorine@roycemoreschool.org


Picture Day Retakes/Sibling Pics
Tuesday October 13th is retake/siblings day. To request a retake, go to picture-day.com/retake. They have a section for you to say why you're having them retaken such as "wind blown hair." That way, they will be mindful of what needs to be watched on Tuesday. For sibling pictures, go to picture-day.com/siblings to be added to the list.


College Night for Juniors
All juniors and their families, please join us on Wednesday October 14 at 6pm for important college information! We will meet through Zoom using the following link: 




PSAT Testing
The PSAT will be administered during school hours on Wednesday, October 14. This standardized test is designed for 8-11th grade students and allows them to practice skills for the SAT and ACT. It also allows qualified 11th graders to earn national recognition and scholarships. You do not need to take any steps to register for this test.

All 9th-11th graders should arrive to school by 8:15am. Testing begins at 8:30am.

Note that 12th graders do not need to be at school until 12:45pm. We will have A-D blocks classes in the afternoon with a shortened schedule for each class.


End of First Quarter
Q1 ends Friday the 16th! Students-please check in with your teachers-there is still a chance to get in missing work. Quarter grade reports will be sent out the week of October 19th.  


US Movie Night - As Above So Below - rated R
Archaeologist Scarlett Marlowe (Perdita Weeks) has devoted her whole life to finding one of history's greatest treasures: Flamel's Philosopher's Stone. According to legend, the artifact can grant eternal life and turn any metal into gold. When she learns that the stone is hidden underground in the Catacombs of Paris, she assembles a crew to guide and document her historic mission. As they begin their descent, the team-members have no way of knowing that they are entering their own personal hell.

Join in at 7:30 on 10/16! You will need to download Netflix Party. Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/C31XVcW88ets5aUp7



This week, we rolled out our new wellness app! Please see the flyer for more information.






























Young Women of Color in Independent Schools Symposium: Save the Date: March 20, 2020.
YWOC is an empowering leadership conference for 7th-12th grade, self-identified young women of color in independent schools in the Chicagoland area. The day will feature workshops, affinity group sessions, and activities geared toward providing brave and necessary spaces for participants to explore and celebrate their identities, to develop skills for self-advocacy, and to form lifelong connections and community. The goal is to provide a collaborative environment and experience that promotes opportunities to learn, inspire, and empower participants.

Registration information forthcoming. 
We look forward to gathering with you virtually in the Spring. 

Please contact Terri Jackson tjackson@loy.org should you have any questions.



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Reminders
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Virtual Leadership Opportunity through IHSA
Students from both the IHSA Student Advisory Committee and the Special Olympics Illinois Youth Activation Committee have worked together to put this program in place. We are offering it free to all students, with and without disabilities. Upon completion, your students will earn a Youth Leadership Certificate. This is a valuable item for them to include on their resumes and college applications! The registration link is: https://forms.gle/jUAdg9i24feiGRwW6. Please see the flyer below with more info.

Yummy Soaps and More!
Did you know that our very own, Senior Alex O'Koon, runs his own business? In case anyone wants to order some awesome soaps, lotions or salts/sugar scrubs...please visit his website: thesudsygoatbathco.com

Hand Cut Foods
IMPORTANT! If you opted in to Hand Cut Foods-you MUST order your lunch each week. If you do not place an order, they will NOT automatically prepare a meal for you. Today is the deadline to do so! If you have not done so already, please go to your Roycemore email and follow the instructions sent by Hand Cut.

Literary Magazine
Our Lit. Mag. is up and running! Students-please send any and all submissions to litmag@roycemoreschool.org. Stories, photos, artwork, etc...all submissions are welcome!

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.

Calendar
To view all events please visit our calendar at the following link: roycemoreschool.org/calendar.