CONFERENCES this week. February 26, 27, 28
There is No School on Friday, February 28
EDP is NOT available
You received a direct link to Signup Genius last week. Please sign up as soon as you can. Our expectation is to see each family at conferences so we can make a plan to help your child grow and be the best they can be. Also please check the after-school activities as some will not go because of conferences.
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SPRING BREAK CAMP WILL BE MARCH 31-APRIL 3
Information came out this week under a separate email.
We hope everyone will come for the fun.
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RE-ENROLLMENT CONTRACTS DUE MARCH 3RD
Calling all current families! Now is the time to complete your re-enrollment forms. All current families have been sent re-enrollment information. Please be aware that discounts are available for families who take advantage of our Advanced Payment options. For questions about re-enrollment, please contact Tanise Robnett
trobnett@roycemoreschool.org
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We Are Roycemore
Photos - THIS WEDNESDAY!
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LAST WEEK to DOUBLE your donation!!!
A special group of donors have come forward and will match, dollar for dollar, every gift that comes in before March 1st. Please consider donating and helping us take advantage of this incredible and generous match opportunity.
EVERY GIFT no matter its size counts.
And right now, it counts DOUBLE!
Last Day is March 1st
Current Parent Participation Rates
Early Childhood: 42%
Lower School: 62%
Middle School: 55%
Upper School: 55%
Goal: 100%
What you give goes directly to help the children.
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ROYCEMORE VIDEO
We are proud of all the students that we have here at Roycemore and we love being with your children each and every day. Here at Roycemore, we see each student as an individual who is full of potential and is unique in their own right. We launched a new school video last week to express these sentiments and if you haven't gotten a chance to view it yet, please click on the picture and enjoy.
Go Griffins
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SUMMER INFORMATION
. Please look over all the exciting programs we are offering. I know the children will love them. There is information on the Roycemore website under student life or in the brochure that was sent home previously with the children.
Registration
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ONE BOOK, READ TOGETHER
The teachers in kindergarten through fourth grade have organized a Lower School Book Club to celebrate family reading. We are asking families to read The Magic Misfits by Neil Patrick Harris together at home. Then, on April 22nd, we will gather as a community to participate in a book discussion, engage in fun activities, enjoy some treats, and even participate in some magic! We are hoping that all of you will join us.
We look forward to a magical evening.
This year copies of the book will be sold at school by the Leaders of the Lower School, our Fourth Grade students, who will also assist in hosting the evening. If you would like to purchase a copy please write a check to ‘Roycemore School” or bring cash in the amount of $7.00.
We hope you all will participate, enjoy the book and the fun.
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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.
Lego Club
will meet Monday, February 24 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Drama
will meet Monday,
February 24
in the LS Music Room from 3:30-4:15.
Martial Arts
will meet Tuesday,
February 25
in the Gross Motor Room attached to the EDP Room from 3:15-4:00.
Ukulele
will meet Tuesday,
February 25
in the LS Music Room from 3:15-4:00
Sprout
will meet Tuesday
February 25
in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Cross Country/Board Games
will NOT meet Wednesday,
February 26
in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00. Because of conferences
Sprout
will meet Wednesday,
February 25
in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Math Club
will NOT meet Thursday,
February 26
in the 3rd Grade Classroom from 2:00-3:00
Fencing
will meet Thursday,
February 26
in the Dining Hall from 2:00-3:00.
Chess Club
will meet Thursday,
February 26
in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00. This week they will meet in the Dining Hall.
Fitness Fun Friday
will NOT meet Friday,
February 21
in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
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What's Happening Around Lower School
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Starting in first grade, Lower School students take piano lessons. Here the 2nd graders are writing their own songs in piano.
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This week the fourth graders dove into their study of Ecosystems. They began the week by learning about the relationships in ecosystems and the roles of the decomposers. Students are trying discover the role fungi play in decomposing dead materials and in creating soil. Students are conducting an experiment and investigation to discover the factors affecting decomposition. Students worked in groups and created Mold Terrariums using bread, bananas, an orange slice, a piece of cheese, and an apple. Each group chose a different environmental condition to test to see how it affects the mold growth. They will be observing the terrariums and recording their data over the next couple of weeks.
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The Pre-Kindergarten kids have been so busy this week.
This week (and next) the kids will take turns taking home Rainbow! Rainbow is a llama lovey who is excited to share adventures with their pre-K kiddo and return to school the next day with a completed journal entry to share with the class!
They are also making self-portraits which help the children reflect about themselves in a concrete way - they are looking at their features, considering their size, shape and how they relate to each other. When they paint themselves self-portraits the first step is looking in the mirror. They observe their features; noticing shapes and colors. They then decide on the paint that is the best match for their skin color. After they paint the body and everything is dry they then add the details - hair, eyes, mouth, clothes, etc.
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They are also making self-portraits which help the children reflect about themselves in a concrete way - they are looking at their features, considering their size, shape and how they relate to each other. When they paint themselves self-portraits the first step is looking in the mirror. They observe their features; noticing shapes and colors. They then decide on the paint that is the best match for their skin color. After they paint the body and everything is dry they then add the details - hair, eyes, mouth, clothes, etc.
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The shaving cream rain cloud science experiment was a lot of fun! This experiment teaches kids about how rain is formed. When water droplets evaporate and continue to collect in a cloud, they get heavier and heavier. They will eventually become too heavy to float on the air so the water droplets will fall to the ground as rain!
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PICTURES FROM THE WEEK!
Most of these are pictures from what you have read above.
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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.
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