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The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

September 13, 2023

Dear Rondout Families, Faculty and Friends,

Happy Wednesday…Autumn weather is knocking at our door and it’s time to start thinking about jackets and sweatshirts. We encourage you to label your child’s clothing with their initials or names to make locating the owners of items turned in to the lost and found. It’s not too early to think about winter weather gear and as a reminder the students o out weather permitting if the temperatures and green space conditions support outdoor activities. Just a reminder that snow pants are a must in order to play outdoors when the grounds are snow and ice covered. Boots, hats and gloves are also a necessity. If outfitting your child for winter this year presents a financial challenge, do not hesitate to reach out to me confidentially and we can provide assistance and resources.

While there are still many good weather days ahead, we need to get into the garden and harvest the produce as well as clean out the raised beds before the cold sets in and makes weeding impossible.

The following dates will be Garden Party Dates weather permitting:

Sunday September 17^th 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Monday September 18^th 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday September 19^th  4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Saturday September 23^rd  12:00 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Additional Days will be added through mid-October when we close up the garden for the season.

We have a great day planned to celebrate the International Day of Peace on Thursday September 21, 2023. See the information shared by the Global Ambassadors Students and Staff Leaders of the Rondout Village Program. Parents are welcome to join us for the activities between 9 and 10 a.m. that day. This will kick-off a multi- year celebration of the many cultures that make up our school community. If you are interested in volunteering to support this year’s activities, please email me at jenny.wojcik@rondoutsd72.org. 

Have a wonderful week. Until next time... Take care...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

School Lunch

Hot Lunch + Salad Bar + Milk $3.75

Milk Only $0.50

Double Hot Lunch (Grades 6-8 Only) $7.50

Week of 9/18/2023

Week of 9/25/2023

Celebrate International Day of Peace

"Peace Rocks!"

We are excited to announce a unique and lively celebration of International Day of Peace on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Our theme is "Peace Rocks!" and we are inviting everyone to join the groove.



Dress Like a Rockstar!

Show off your inner rockstar by dressing up! Whether you are a fan of classic rock legends, modern pop icons, or just want to showcase your own style, come dressed to impress. Let us have fun, and most importantly, let’s spread the message of peace together!

Morning Events:

1. Rock Band Concert: Start your day with some rocking tunes. Get ready to jam!
2. Peace Rocks Creation: Discover the artist within! Paint and decorate rocks with symbols, quotes, and designs that signify peace. These will be displayed around the school to remind us of our shared commitment.
3. Sidewalk Chalk Murals: Grab some chalk and let your imagination run wild! Team up with friends or work individually to create vibrant murals that celebrate peace and unity.
4. Peace Cranes: Dive into the beautiful tradition of folding paper cranes as symbols of peace. Let’s fill our school with these symbols of hope and unity.
5. The Peace Chain: Together, let’s craft a massive chain, with each link representing our personal commitments to peace. This will be displayed in our main hallway, symbolizing the strength we have when we unite for a common cause.

We invite every member of the Rondout school community to be an active part of this special day. Your presence, creativity, and enthusiasm will make this event memorable! Parents are welcome to join us between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to be part of the celebration.

Rock on, Rondout Falcons!

Do you like the outdoors or want to learn more about our planet? If yes, Green Club is the place for you! Green Club meets once a week to preserve our green spaces and explore the world of conservation and green living. We will be working with our garden, turtle pond, Rondout Nature Preserve (wetland and woods), bird bee and butterfly garden, and more. While we will be located in these spaces most weeks, we may be completing experiments or activities indoors other weeks.

October 12th

6:15 p.m. to 6:40 p.m. Outdoor Gathering with S’mores and more 

6:40 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Open House – Visiting Classrooms

 Saturday October 21^st 

9:00 a.m. to 12 noon

(Rain date October 28^th)

Rondout's Annual Veteran’s Day Program

We are hosting our annual Veteran’s Day Program on November 10th 2023. Family members and friends are welcome to join us for this special Rondout tradition. Please complete the form below with contact information for your veteran.

Libertyville Fire Department’s 50th Annual Fire Prevention Week Poster Contest

It is that time of year again for our Libertyville Fire Department poster contest. This year’s topic will be “Cooking Safety Starts With You! Pay attention to fire prevention.” Each class will receive First, Second, and Honorable Mention ribbons. A trophy will then be awarded to one student in each grade out of all the schools. A Grand Prize will be awarded to the best overall poster. The Grand Champion will then move to the next round for a Regional Champion. The Grand Champion will be competing against other neighboring schools. The school with the highest participation will receive a participation trophy. Culver’s will provide a gift to award winning posters. This year’s theme and rules are attached, and must be followed or the poster faces disqualification.

Students in grades 1 and 2 will complete their posters at school while students in grades 3 through 5 will complete their posters at home. Please have your student’s poster dropped off at their school no later than October 5th for judging. For any questions, please call Libertyville Fire Station I at (847) 362-5664.

- Jered Woodward, Firefighter/Paramedic, Poster Contest Organizer

Purchase By End of Day: 

Sunday, April 7, 2023

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Looking Ahead

• September 18 Soccer/XC Practice
• September 20 Grades 3-8 Green Club
• September 20 Soccer @ Bannockburn 4:00 p.m.
• September 21 International Day of Peace Ceremony
• September 25 Soccer/XC Practice
• September 26 Grades 3-8 Village Department Meeting
• September 26 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• September 27 Soccer @ East Lake 4:00 p.m.
• September 27 Marching Band Festival @ LHS 6:30 p.m.
• September 29 K-8 Town Hall Meeting
• October 2 XC vs. ELS & LFMS @ Rondout 4:00 p.m.
• October 3 Early Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.
• October 4 Grade 3-8 Green Club
• October 5 Soccer @ Bannockburn 4:00 p.m.
• October 9 Columbus Day No School
• October 10 Grades 3-8 Village Department Meeting
• October 11 Grades 3-8 Green Club
• October 12 Early Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.
• October 12 Family Open House 6:15 p.m.
• October 13 K-8 Town Hall Meeting
• October 16 XC vs. ELS & LFMS @ Rondout 4:00 p.m.
• October 17 Grades 3-8 Village Department Meeting
• October 17 Board of Education Meeting 7:00 p.m.
• October 18 Grades 3-8 Green Club
• October 20 K-8 Town Hall Meeting
• October 21 Family Fun Run
• October 24 Grades 3-8 Village Department Meeting
• October 25 Grades 3-8 Green Club
• October 27 K-8 Town Hall Meeting
• October 27 Early Dismissal @ 11:30 a.m.
• October 31 Halloween Festivities 1:15-2:30 p.m.
• October 31 UPS Field Trip
• October 31 Early Dismissal @ 2:30 p.m.

Happy Birthday to our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in September!

Rondout PTSA

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