Lower School News

Volume 19,| January 12, 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.

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!

Lower School Tied for First Place!

Thank you for your Support of the Griffin Fund!!

Lower School is now tied for FIRST PLACE among the divisions of the school for participation in the Annual Fund! Early Childhood is at 33%. I love that competitive spirit! But more than that, I love that you GET it! Let's make it 100% for both!

Thank you for your vote of confidence in Roycemore and your children by adding your support to other families who have already given! And if you haven't yet made your own commitment to the Annual Fund, there's still time to make a gift! Every gift makes a difference and supports our ability to help your child reach their potential! And if your checkbook is a little slim right now, you can make a pledge (can even be a monthly recurring donation- a small amount each month counts too!!) and we'll remind you when the time is right. (To make a pledge, or recurring gift, download the form in the button below).

Here is a link to our website that provides all kinds of information about ways to give (yes, you can donate stock!) to Roycemore and how your gift supports our ability to make a daily difference for your children.

If you have already given, thank you, now encourage your fellow parents to join you and the other 40% of parents who have already made a gift- let's reach 100%!!

We are all so proud! The Griffin Thermometer above was designed by our own 3rd Grade student Killian!- thank you Killian!

Early Childhood Average - 33%

Lower School Average - 49%

Middle School Average - 49%

!Upper School Average - 47%

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 meet Monday, January 13 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Drama will meet Monday, January 13 in the LS Music Room from 3:30-4:15.

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, January 14 in the Gross Motor Room attached to the EDP Room from 3:15-4:00.

Ukulele will meet Tuesday, January 14 in the LS Music Room from 3:15-4:00

Sprout will meet Tuesday January 14 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

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

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

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

Math Club will meet Thursday, January 16 in the 3rd Grade Classroom from 2:00-3:00

Fencing will meet Thursday, January 16 in the Dining Hall from 2:00-3:00.

Chess Club will meet Thursday, January 16 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, January 17 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

What's Happening Around Lower School

In kindergarten French, students begin to learn how to read and write in the target language. Guided by the French alphabet, students learn how to read a weekly letter verse and acquire a rich vocabulary. The students love practicing their writing on their own mini whiteboard!

Come view the fourth grader's beautifully painted leaf prints in the lower school hallway! Their work showcases the exciting collaboration between Mme. Michaelson and Ms. Hecht. Students first learned the art concepts in French then saw the project to completion in art class.

These Junior Kindergarten cuties were so excited to see each other after the break!

The Junior Kindergarteners started their unit on penguins this week. After only one day they knew sooo much. They even told me why the penguins have white on one side of their bodies and black on the other. This is when they were just introduced to their new exciting unit.

Our art program is wonderful We are very lucky that are instruction and fun begin with our youngest students in Pre-Kindergarten. As the students progress they gain amazing skills. Here the 4th graders paint landscapes using acrylic paint.

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.