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The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

September 6, 2022

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Apologies for the last Flyer sent out. Looks like the technology gremlins were at work and our message failed to be included. See our updated messages below.


Greetings Rondout Families and Faculty,


Last week we had a fabulous kick off to the new school year. Our students filled the building with their energy and enthusiasm and the ability to reconnect was exciting for students and adults alike.  There are many new opportunities planned for the year ahead.  This week we’ll highlight a few with more specifics to come in the days ahead. Today is the first PTSA meeting of the year. We hope that many of you will be able to participate and reconnect after these past few years.   The PTSA plans to meet every other month and they are assembling a mighty group of volunteers to enrich and support our programs and our families.


Parent Coffees on Zoom will return this year. We will be hosting zoom coffees on the following Wednesday evenings this year which will alternate with the PTSA meeting months. We hope to see you on Zoom to check in, get the latest news and provide feedback.   Mark your calendars for the following Wednesday Night Coffee Talks from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. with the Administrative Team (Dr. Wojcik and Ms. Davis).


October 12, 2022/December 14, 2022/February 15, 2023/ April 19, 2023


We will also be hosting three Family Days of Service (one per trimester). We had such a great response last year to our April event, we are expanding the program.  This year’s Saturday Days of Service will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. These are family oriented events so students must be accompanied by an adult.  Our three days of service are as follows:

Saturday 11-5-2022 Caring for Our Community- Activities will include making blankets for Project Linus, Sorting food for a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Making Placemats and Cards for the VA Hospital for Veteran’s Day, Thank you Cards for First Responders and Making Goody Bags with notes of appreciation for the USO at Great Lakes.

Saturday 2-25-2023 Helping Our Animal Friends- Activities will focus on supporting local animal shelters and learning more about their work done in our community. Special four-legged celebrity guests are expected.

Saturday 4-22-2023 Celebrate Earth Day and join us to learn more about ways to support our planet. We will be joined by the Lake County Forest Preserve District staff for hands-on activities that will help make a difference and raise awareness of ways to support the green space in our community.



While the PTSA will also be recruiting volunteers, we would love to have some parent volunteers help with the following school based tasks:

Preparing for the November Day of Service

Prepping blanket materials (only requirement is a good pair of scissors) 

Organizing materials for the USO Goody Bags

Preparing materials for card making

Open House and Library Volunteers

We are also looking for Volunteers to assist with using the “Press” to make Book Bags for a Special Family Project for Open House. 

On–going volunteers

The Art Program is always in need of volunteers to hang artwork throughout the building. There is flexibility in when this can be accomplished including evenings and weekends. You can volunteer once or on a regular basis.

We are hoping to find a variety of ways to allow parents to support and be engaged within our school community. We do understand that time is precious and work/life/school balance is very important so if you can volunteer it is a bonus for us but it is not a requirement.



We have been working with Mr. Williams on expanding and enriching the Rondout Athletic Program. We are excited about the activities planned for this year which work around some of the challenges we face as a small school in this arena. Next week tune in for more information on the Rondout Athletics Program…Building Future Leaders. Mr. Williams brings a strong set of experiences as not only a teacher but a successful competitive athlete himself to this endeavor. We are truly fortunate to live in a community with many athletic opportunities for young people so there are many ways students can access athletics outside of our school community. Our program will focus on building young athletes, expanding opportunities to experience different sports while helping students develop the mindset, attitudes and teamwork skills that cross all athletic areas.



Hoping you and your families enjoyed the long weekend. We look forward to a great week of learning as students return refreshed and ready to learn.

Take Care… Until Next Time


Dr. Jenny Wojcik  

Superintendent


Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

An Important Note

From Ms. Davis

Dear Parents,  


Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Rondout will be holding its Law Enforcement Drill. This drill is one of our safety drills that must be conducted on an annual basis. Our staff has been trained extensively on how to react in various crisis situations, including intruder or lockdown events. The drill will consist of conversation with students about how to act in these situations and what to do. Legislation allows for parents to opt their students out of participating in the drill. If you would like to elect for this option, please submit your request in writing to Elizabeth Davis (elizabeth.davis@rondoutsd72.org) by end of day on September 16, 2022. Thank you for your partnership.  

Best, 

Elizabeth Davis 

Principal 

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Updated Calendar Highlights 2022-2023
 Updated Commitment to Excellence 22-23
Student Handbook Receipt 22-23

ITBS and CoGAT Testing Begins Next Week

Students in grades 3-8 will be participating in the Iowa Test of Basic Skills and the Cognitive Abilities Tests over the next two weeks. These assessments give us important information about your student’s learning. Eating a good breakfast and getting a good night’s sleep are important when students are testing. 

Notes from Mrs. Jacob

Later this month, all students will be visiting Cook Memorial Library in Libertyville. If you have not yet visited, I recommend you take a few minutes and stop by Cook Library. There are many wonderful, free programs for both children and adults in addition to an extensive children’s department.


At Rondout, we work closely with Cook Library and ask that all students have a library card. Cook has many digital resources available to students to assist with reading choices, homework, and research. In order to receive a library card, patrons just need to show proof of residency. For more information visit: https://www.cooklib.org/get-a-library-card



Once you have registered for a library card, please send it to school, attention Mrs. Jacob. I will scan a copy for use at school with online research databases, and will assist your student/s with setting up their SORA digital reading account. The card will return home the same day. If I already have a copy of your student’s library card, this is a good time to check to be sure it is active in case it is needing renewal.


Shield Testing Program

The Shield voluntary COVID testing program is returning this year for all students and staff. Please feel free to reach out with any specific questions you may have at this time. The school-wide Shield saliva testing will take place once a week and tentatively will be done on Tuesday mornings. The permission form (available by clicking the link below) outlines the various ways your child may access COVID testing here at Rondout. Testing Start Date will be announced.

Click here to complete the Shield testing permission form - 1 per student

Mark your Calendars for this Fun Family Night


Woodland/Wetland Tours 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. In Rondout Woods

(Outdoor Activities Weather Permitting)

Open House (Indoors Rain or Shine from 6:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.)  

Rondout Café

This Week's "Specials"

Student Lunch/Includes Salad Bar: $3.75

Milk AlaCarte: $0.50

Monday

No School





Tuesday

Chicken Fingers Green Beans, Jello




Wednesday 

Pasta w/wo Meatballs/or Sauce,Bread, Cucumber Slices

Thursday

Baked Potato Cheese/

Broccoli/ Bacon/Butter Applesauce

Friday

Italian Beef Sandwich Baked

Tater Tots




Student Lunch Menu Check It Out!
Click here to add funds to your student's lunch account
Click here to complete the 6-8 Double Lunch Permission Form - 1 per student

Rondout PTSA

PTSA Website
PTSA Parents Facebook Group
PTSA Volunteer Interest Form
PTSA Directory Enrollment Form/ PTSA Pay Dues Link 

Capturing Learning

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Happy Birthday to our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in September!

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Coronavirus Resources

Rondout School District COVID19 Protocols
School Guidance Decision Tree Updated 8.22.2022
Updated Public Health School Guidance
Click Here for Lake County Health Department Coronavirus website
Lake County Health Department Covid Support & Help
Click Here for 211 Lake County Website

Looking Ahead

September 5 Labor Day No School 

September 6 Early Dismissal K-2 @ 2:00 p.m. & 3-8 @ 2:30 p.m.

September 7 Picture Day 

September 12 Patriot's Day Commemoration

September 23 Woodland Wetland Day for K-8 at Rondout

September 27 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. 

October 4 Early Dismissal K-2 @2:00 p.m. & 3-8 @ 2:30 p.m. 

October 6 K-2 Fire Truck Rides 10:30 a.m. 

October 10 Columbus Day No school 

October 11 Picture Retake Day 

October 15 8th Grade PSAT Testing @ LHS

October 18 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m. 

October 20 Early Dismissal K-2 @ 2:00 p.m. & 3-8 @ 2:30 p.m. 

October 20 Family Woodland/Wetland Tours 6:00 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. In Rondout Woods

            Open House (Indoors 6:30 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.)  

October 28 11:30 a.m. Dismissal School Improvement Day AM session only  

October 29 9 a.m. Rondout All School Halloween Family Cross Country Fun Run

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Community News

Village of Mettawa
Rondout PTSA
Village of Green Oaks
Gorton Center  
Mental Health Resources

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