We are ending the year with three thumbs up! I was kept busy this past week because every time I walked into the hall I'd find groups of students looking for the gingerbread person, who escaped again! “Did you see it Mrs. Aksamitowski?” they would ask. I’d respond by letting them know I heard footsteps running past my office and saw remnants of crumbs all over the hallways, but did not see the gingerbread person. I mentioned that if they could please find the gingerbread person it would be great because they were making a mess all over the school. The students would look quizzically at me and then be off to their next destination. On one of these days, I was just as curious as the kids, and ended up following the parade right into the walk-in refrigerator! The students were so excited to find the gingerbread person inside!
There is magic that happens in a story and a tradition. It has been such a special year to learn in new ways with friends. Sometimes our friends are right with us, sometimes they are on the screen and joining us from home. We have all learned to adapt and in the end there are still smiles on all the faces as we do the best we can to enjoy the moments we have. I wish everyone a restful break with family and friends, either in person or virtually. See you next year!
In partnership,
Darcy Aksamitowski
Lower School Division Head
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- Upper School Organizes a Food Drive for Our Service Learning Component of Wassil:
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Thank you to everyone who gave to this event! I'm so thrilled we were able to support A Just Harvest and their commitment to fight poverty and hunger.
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- Remote Learning After Winter Break
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From January 4th to January 15th, students will be learning remotely from home.
- Classroom teachers will be sending out specific schedules and plans before January 4th.
- Many materials went home on Friday so that your child will be prepared.
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Reminder: Remote Learning Contract; Please go over the expectations with your child.
- Please reach out to your classroom teacher or me with any questions or concerns.
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In person classes resume on January 19th (NO SCHOOL Monday, January 18th)
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Each year Mrs. Finley Odell chooses Roycemore student art to make a gift for faculty and staff. She finds the art around the school, often times not knowing the artist until after she has chosen. This year, the faculty gift was a mask made from a student design. There were two designs and both happened to be 1st graders! On Wednesday, the students were honored with their classmates in celebration. Way to go Jack and Collin! |
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The last week of school before Winter Break is always filled with celebration and fun learning activities. This year was no different! Students were engaged with building crafts, enjoying various holiday stories from around the world, problem solving, and trying to find the gingerbread person who kept running ALL through the school! To end the week there was a whole Lower School pajama day, which is alway a favorite. |
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We all love a good story. I loved listening to a story about a snake who just wanted a hug when I popped into first grade. At the end of Ms. Hilton's reading the first comment was, "That was just the sweetest story." |
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Lower School Community Book Read
Are you looking for some Winter Break reading? Join our Roycemore community as we read and discuss The Art of Screen Time by Anya Kamenetz together. Discussions will be in January.
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Roycemore Lower School Chess Club & Evanston Scholastic Chess
Roycemore is starting a Lower School Chess Club to participate in the local virtual tournaments. Please fill out the form below if you would like to learn more and we will contact you. Ms. Hilda will be focusing on chess during library for grades 1-4. Joining the club would be a way for your child to engage in outside play and socialize with others outside of school.
Evanston Scholastic Chess is a group of parents and volunteers who lead and organize school chess clubs in Evanston. What they do:
- Conduct four K-8 chess tournaments a year between the months of November and April. At our tournaments, children compete in age- and ability-based groups. These events are ideal for young Evanston chess players who want to try out the tournament experience. The tournaments are not USCF rated.
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Evanston Scholastic Chess Tournament Series ONLINE
Evanston Scholastic Chess is a group of parent volunteers who have run community-based over-the-board chess tournaments for K-8 students for over 20 years. Due to the pandemic, we have moved our annual tournament series online using lichess.org.
Our tournaments are open to any K-8 student who either lives in or goes to school in Evanston, Illinois.
Tournament 1: Saturday, December 19, 2020
Tournament 2: Saturday, January 23, 2021
Evanston Girls tournament: Saturday, February 6, 2021
Tournament 3: Saturday, February 27, 2021
Tournament 4 (Evanston Championships): Saturday, March 20, 2021
Registration: Cost for the ENTIRE tournament series is $16.00
This includes all four regular tournaments and the girls’ tournament
Families in need: Due to the economic challenges presented by COVID-19, Evanston Scholastic Chess offers free season tournament entry to any family who has lost at least one wage earner OR is currently receiving free or reduced lunch at school, no questions asked. Email EvScholChess@gmail.com if you need this assistance.
We are able to do this thanks to the support of the Fogel and Okechukwu families. If you’d like to make a donation to help this and other chess programs email EvScholChess@gmail.com. Evanston Scholastic Chess is in the process of obtaining 501c3 status.
We’re looking for parent volunteers to help moderate online chess tournament chatrooms. Contact maret@maret-thorpe.com if you can do this.
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If any issues arise with your child's Chromebook during remote learning -
An important message from Mrs. Shutters, Roycemore Director of Curriculum and Innovation
Parents,
The information provided on this form will help us determine how to address your issue, arrange for a contact-free drop-off, and help you get a loaner device, if necessary.
Thanks,
Beth
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You can make an impact while you shop.
AmazonSmile will donate to Roycemore School, at no cost to you.
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ROYCEMORE SWAG/GEAR:
Please visit our online store at:
You can find clothing and all sorts of accessories to start the new year. Every Friday is spirit day where all students and faculty can show their Roycemore pride!
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Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.
Please remember this when you send in any lunches, snacks, or birthday treats this year. 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.
When you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page of our website at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents
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