Congratulations to all our Cross Country Team runners for another great race!  


Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, Monday Oct 3.  In observance of the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, the school will be closed, but we are running an EDP Camp for those of you who need childcare and preregister. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog.  We are having a field trip to Pump-It-Up a Lower School favorite.

Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur, Wednesday Oct 12. In observance of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur, the school will be closed, but we are running an EDP Camp for those of you who need childcare and preregister. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog. We will be having a field trip to Classic Bowl. 

LEADERSHIP WEEK September 26-30 is next week.  This is the week we really focus on what it takes to be a good leader through our LEADER IN ME program. The teachers have many fun activities planned for the children that stress Stephen Covey's Seven Habits.  We then continue to focus on them all year!

THE STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK 2016-17 has been updated.  You will find it on RenWeb in the resource area in RenWeb/ParentsWeb.  It is also on our website at  http://www.roycemoreschool.org/sites/default/files/studentparenthandbook.pdf

Put October 21 on your calendar: It is PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT 

This is one of Lower School's favorite events.  We all have dinner, choose a pumpkin, carve a wonderful jack-o-lantern, and enjoy each others' company. Watch for more information! 

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.

The K-Kids using their instruments in music class as they learn different rhythms!

Second Graders playing a math game with their teacher.


Sees more pictures at the bottom of the blog.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

You may still register in enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Mudlarks Theater Group and Mandarin on their websites.  All others register with me.

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, September 26 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will  meet Monday, September 26 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will  meet Monday, September 26 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, September 27 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday September 27 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, September 28 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, September 28 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 29 in the EDP Room from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, September 29 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 30 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

A REMINDER: 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.
attached to the email accompanying this blog.

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.

Excited for a great finish to the Cross Country Meet.

K-Kids playing instruments as they learn to keep rhythm to music.



Second Graders working on a challenging math problem together.

First Graders were practicing using a growth mindset after reading the book The Dot which tells the story of a little girl who thinks she isn't good at art but ultimately learns to "make a mark and see where it takes you. " 

The First Graders then talked about things that were hard for them and positive things they could say to themselves. 

  It was so much fun to walk around Lower School this week and see all the fun the students are having and the friendships that are being made. Of course they are starting to learn a lot too!


CROSS COUNTRY MEET Monday September 19 at Butler Park.

First and Second Graders will run at 4:00, with Third and Fourth Graders soon after.  There will be a bus taking the children to and from the park, but we hope all of the parents will come to cheer them on.

HEADMASTER SOCIAL-JOIN US!

You are invited to join us on Wednesday, September 21 for our annual "Headmaster Social." This is the perfect opportunity to get to know our Interim Headmaster personally, make new friends with fellow Roycemore parents and learn about the exciting school year to come.

In addition to having a chance to speak one-on-one with Mr. Dagget, guests will enjoy a delightful spread of appetizers, beer and wine.  Please RSVP using the link below, no later than Monday, September 19

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/G3H5RPH

THE STUDENT-PARENT HANDBOOK 2016-17 has been updated.  You will find it on RenWeb in the resource area in RenWeb/ParentsWeb.  It is also on our website at  http://www.roycemoreschool.org/sites/default/files/studentparenthandbook.pdf

Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, Monday Oct 3.  In observance of the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, the school will be closed, but we are running an EDP Camp for those of you who need childcare and preregister. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog.  We are having a field trip to Pump-It-Up a Lower School favorite.

Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur, Wednesday Oct 12. In observance of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur, the school will be closed, but we are running an EDP Camp for those of you who need childcare and preregister. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog. We will be having a field trip to Classic Bowl. 

Put October 21 on your calendar: It is PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT 

This is one of Lower School's favorite events.  We all have dinner, choose a pumpkin, carve a wonderful jack-o-lantern, and enjoy each others' company.  

There will be a planning meeting on Friday, September 23 at 8:30 a.m. right after drop-off.  The Class Reps are meeting,  and you are all invited to join them in planning this event.

Chicago Calls For Peace. On Saturday, September 24 from 12:00 to 1:00PM, faith-based and community organizations are asked to take to the street, sidewalk, or intersection nearest their place of worship/facility. We have three broad messages we want to send to our city and country:

1. We are all in this together. Whether on the West, South, or North side of the city, violence impacts us all and we will be unified in our efforts to bring peace.
2. Although Chicago has become known for violence, we know that there are amazing programs and ministries taking place in our neighborhoods. We will highlight the good local work that is being done that is so often overlooked.
3. We will make a public plea for increased resources and support for the areas which suffer the most violence. (We need your input about what this third point should focus on.)

This is a decentralized event. We will provide the basic structure and broad messages and then each neighborhood organization and place of worship can contextualize their event appropriately for their community.

For anyone who would like to participate, Roycemore School will be joining Catherine Cook School,  226 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL 60610 and standing with them.

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.

In Music Classes, starting in First Grade, children learn piano on keyboards. The Third and Fourth Graders also learn to read music and create their own music on recorders.

Kindergarten students start their day with free choice.  It is a collaborative time to have fun with their friends! 

Sees more pictures at the bottom of the blog.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

You may still register in enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Mudlarks Theater Group and Mandarin on their websites.  All others register with me.

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, September 19 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will  meet Monday, September 19 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will  meet Monday, September 19 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, September 20 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday September 20 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, September 21 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, September 21 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 22 in the EDP Room from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, September 22 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 23 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

A REMINDER: 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.
attached to the email accompanying this blog.

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.

As part of our Leader in Me Program, teachers start the day with class meetings.  It helps to bring about a sense of community in the class.

The K-kids enjoying Free Choice!




Math is not always problems using paper and pencil.  Here are the fourth graders doing a place value activity to solve a problem.

Also work does not have to be completed at desks.  Sometimes it is better doing it away from them.

It was so nice to see you all at Miniature School.  This is one of my favorite evenings at Roycemore where you meet our fabulous faculty and hear about our challenging and differentiated curriculum, all the specials your children enjoy and The Leader in Me Program.  

Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah, Monday Oct 3.  EDP Camp is running for those of you who preregister. I have attached a flyer to the email accompanying the blog.  We are having a field trip to Pump-It-Up a Lower School favorite. I will be attaching the same for Yom Kippur on Wednesday, October 12 next week.

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.
Pre-Kindergartners enjoying school
Look for more pictures at the
bottom of the blog.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES start

tomorrow, Monday, September 12
You may still register in enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Mudlarks Theater Group and Mandarin on their websites.  All others register with me.

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, September 12 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will  meet Monday, September 12 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will  meet Monday, September 12 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, September 13 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday September 13 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, September 14 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, September 14 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 15 in the EDP Room from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, September 15 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 16 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

Junior Kindergarten making almost life-sized cut-outs of themselves for their all-about me unit. They really look like each child!

A REMINDER: 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.
attached to the email accompanying this blog.

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.


Fourth Graders having a fun discussion!



First Graders enjoying a Spanish lesson, Bueno!



They have also begun creating their class promises, the first step on becoming Leaders in our Leader in Me Program!
Kindergarten students have already begun to share their work with their friends in the class.  This is the beginning of presentation skills and becoming comfortable speaking in front of a group of people.  You will see this important skill in all the Lower School classes.


Children should be able to work where they are comfortable, even on the floor.  Sitting at a desk all day is not good education!

Even our youngest students are really enjoying themselves as they acclimate to school!





And of course recess is always fun!!

We had a fabulous opening of school.  The children look happy and are working diligently. The first through fourth graders celebrated by having a student scavenger hunt on Friday afternoon, which was really an excuse to enjoy each others' company and enjoy a special treat of fruit salad.  

All the children in Lower School received a new Roycemore t-shirt.  Please have your children wear it on all field trips.  

 See the pictures below of many of the classes, recess, and of course from Friday afternoon.  Early childhood had a lot fun at school, so look for their pictures too. 

MINIATURE SCHOOL: THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8
Thursday evening, September 8 is Miniature School.  It is a wonderful way to meet your children's teachers and learn how you and the school can partner to help your children excel.  You will be receiving an invitation. Lower School Parents will gather in the MPR at 5:45 to hear a welcome  from Headmaster Clark Dagget.  Then there will be visits to the classroom and special teachers.  Childcare is available all evening.  

THE LEADER IN ME

We are in our second year on the Leader in Me program.  It is a very positive social, emotional learning program based on Stephen Covey’s Seven Habits of Highly Successful People.
The goal of the Leader in Me is for students to understand that they all have the essential qualities to  become leaders.  The Leader in Me also helps to create a common language within our school by teaching the students the Seven Habits. We will be also showing how the Seven Habits and our School Core Values of Scholarship, Integrity, Respect, Community and Compassion complement each other.

 Teachers will be teaching the Seven Habits, imbedding them in their lessons and hopefully encouraging all the children to know that they can be leaders and do what is right.    It is a truly positive message that each child is a leader. The following is a quick overview, but they really encompass much more.

The Seven Habits:

Habit 1: Be Proactive • You're in Charge

Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind• Have a Plan

Habit 3: Put First Things First • Work First, Then Play

Habit 4: Think Win-Win • Everyone Can Win

Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood• Listen Before You Talk

Habit 6: Synergize • Together Is Better

Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw • Balance Feels Best

Your teachers will be talking about this program in more depth on Thursday evening.

AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT: 

We had so much fun at the first Cross Country meet of the season.  Our kids loved it!

See more pictures at the bottom of the blog

The After-School Enrichment flyers were sent out last week.   The clubs and activities begin on September 12 except for the Cross Country Team which will start this Wednesday. There are already a couple of meets planned for the team. Please return the registration form to me as soon as you and your children choose the ones they would like to attend.  

A REMINDER: 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.
attached to the email accompanying this blog.

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.

Pre-Kindergarten and Junion Kindergarten students enjoying their first week of school.





Second Graders interviewing our  Headmaster Clark Dagget!







First-Fourth Graders enjoying recess!






The first Cross Country Meet of the season!!







First Friday Fun and enjoying a healthy, but delicious treat of fruit salad!