Volume 33 | May 17, 2020
Upper School News
Dear Upper School Families,

What a fun time I had at our Virtual Scholarship Fundraiser yesterday! Even remotely, I can feel the arms of our beautiful community around me. Thank you to everyone who attended and so generously donated! It is so deeply appreciated.

Below, please find some amazing summer offerings 'at' Roycemore this year! I am really excited to share these virtual camps with you and hope that many of you will sign up for some cool classes.

Much important information below, please read on!
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End-Of-Year Events and Suc h - Mark Your Calendars
  • Thursday, May 21, 1pm Virtual Yearbook Assembly
  • Thursday, May 21, 4pm Virtual PALIO
  • Friday, May 29th (last day of instruction for all)
  • Monday, June 1, 12pm- US Awards Ceremony
  • Tuesday June 2, 3pm, Graduation Rehearsal 
  • Friday, June 5th- Wrap Up Day*: A sign up will be sent out to all to have a designated time to come to school for locker clean out, uniform or other item drop off (sports uniforms and tumbling- shouldyearbook pick up
award pick up   



Last Admissions Morning of School Year- Tuesday!
We will be holding our final Admissions event for the 2019-2020 School Year this Tuesday. This is a great way for interested families to hear directly from Roycemore students and teachers about what it is like to be a Griffin. Please spread the word!

Virtual Admissions Morning
May 19th at 8:30am


Weekly Upper School Lunch - Every Thursday at 12:30pm
Upper School students-this is a chance for you to simply socialize and enjoy some time together. The link has been shared with all of you. Come and join the fun!


Free Digital Access to The New York Times for all U.S. High School Students
With so many high school students learning from home, it’s critical they have access to reliable news sources. Verizon and The New York Times are giving students and teachers in every high school in America free digital access to Times journalism as well as invaluable education resources from The Times's Learning Network to help aid remote learning. Go to  nytimes.com/highschoolaccess  now to register.


Sports and Activities Awards
Continuing this Thursday, Upper School students who have participated in sports and activities this year will be honored by the coaches and sponsors . These honors will be awarded during Upper School homeroom on Thursdays at 11am for the next three weeks. A video will be available to be shared, let me know if you would like to see it!


AP Tests - Continuing through May 22
This year's at-home AP® Exams begin tomorrow!

Exam Details.  Students can take their AP Exams online on any device they have access to—computer, tablet, or smartphone. They'll also have the option to write their responses by hand and submit a photo.

Exam Communications.  Over the coming weeks, email will continue to be the primary way The College Board will reach out to students. Students, please mark collegeboard@e.collegeboard.org   as part of your approved sender lists and update your cell phone numbers in your College Board accounts.


Website for Remote Learning:


Coronavirus Response Page:


Yours Truly,
Stefanie Rivera
Upper School Division Head
Grace Lawlor- 11th grade- Stylized Marker Drawing
Calendar

Some amazing work in AP Bio!
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Reminders
Lin-Manuel Miranda Announces Virtual School Program, #EduHam at Home
The free digital program encourages teens and their families to create their own theatrical pieces. What a neat opportunity!


Re-Enrollment
If you have any questions or problems with your re-enrollment packet, please be sure to reach out to  Tanise Robnett (trobnett@roycemoreschool.org).

"Roycemore Family" Page
Chief Griffinity Officer and Early Childhood staff member  Justin Bailey , is continuing his work! This is another way for students and families to stay connected and continue to share our school spirit. Share your shelter in place experiences with us: https://roycemoreschool.org/family/

Skype with a Scientist!
Do you want to chat with a scientist over video chat from your living room?  Skype a Scientist  will match you with a scientist for free! These sessions are Q & A conversations, so you and your kids can talk with a scientist about what makes YOU curious. There are lots of different scientists to choose from!