Thank you to all the grandparents and special friends who joined us for a really fun  morning.  (See pictures at the bottom of the blog.) 

With the cold weather upon us, please make sure your children have the proper clothes for recess!  They need jackets, hats, gloves, snow pants and boots!! Scarves are optional! We go out every day that the temperature is above 20 degrees and windchill in double digits.  Snow does not deter us; in fact we love it!!  

WINTER PROGRAM, DECEMBER 1, 7:00 PM 
All children in Grades 1-4 will be participating in singing.  The Third and Fourth Graders will join the Middle and Upper School in dance-tumbling.  It is always a wonderful show and a great Roycemore tradition.  We hope to see you all there.

Children in Grades 1-4 should wear dark pants (black preferred) and light tops (white preferred) for both Grandparents Day and Winter Program.  Please no blue jeans.  Thank you!!!

RFA COFFEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 8:30AM The monthly Morning Coffee on Tuesday, November 29 is a session is designed especially for parents of girls ages K-12.

You will have the opportunity to view the webinar, titled "Girls' Friendships & Drama: How to Support Your Daughter" with Tim Jordan, a leading expert on parenting girls and helping them navigate through their normal developmental transformations, allowing them to emerge as strong, happy and fulfilled women. In this webinar, parents and educators will become aware of the pressures on girls today and the hidden culture of girls’ relationship aggressions. Participants will take away new skills to help girls handle conflicts directly and effectively; know and express their emotions in healthy ways; handle teasing and “mean words”; speak with authority, be unafraid of making mistakes; and become strong leaders.

HOUR OF CODE FAMILY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

The Hour of Code is a week-long, global effort to get kids to learn about computer programming, an essential 21st skill. Just like last year, Roycemore will participate in a few ways.  Most of our students, in all grade levels, will complete coding lessons during class throughout the week.  The week will end with our 3rd annual Family Coding Celebration.  This fun family event will take place Friday, December 9, from 3:30-5:00 pm in the MPR.  For more information go to  http://roycemorehourofcode.weebly.com/, 

A TIME OF GIVING

Although we promote community service all year long, this is the time of year that the Roycemore community does many things to contribute to the greater community around us.

1. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY CHILDREN'S GENTLY USED COAT DRIVE. The Upper School National Honor Society is asking for new or gently used coats for children who are in Kindergarten through 8th Grade.  Also if you still have any children's clothes for these ages that you want to donate, they will be happy to take those too. There will be bins throughout the school. The clothes will be going to ESCCA (Evanston School Children's Clothing Association), which provides clothes for students in the Evanston/Skokie area.

2. TOYS-FOR TOTS COLLECTION MONDAY 11/28 THROUGH FRIDAY 12/9  There will be bins throughout the building, please bring in new toys for needy children.

3. PROJECT LINUS FRIDAY 12/16 

As part of our Wassail celebration, all members of the Roycemore community (parents welcome) will work together to create fleece blankets for Project Linus.  

PICTURES THIS WEEK: All pictures this week are of Grandparents' Day.  See them at the top and bottom of the blog. 

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, November 28 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will meet Monday, November 28` in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will meet Monday, November 28 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, November 29 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday November 29 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, November 30 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, November 30 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, December 1 in the 1st Grade and 4th Grade Rooms from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, December 2 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, December 2 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.

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.

It was so much fun to have all the grandparents join us. One grandfather even came to recess and played baseball with the boys.

 GRANDPARENTS DAY is this Tuesday, November 22, all grandparents and special friends of Roycemore students are invited to a special program in the Multi-Purpose Room.  The program will begin around 8:45 with all of our Lower School students performing along with the Middle and Upper School choruses.  The morning will conclude with activities in the classrooms.  It is always a wonderful morning!!

RSVP this event by going to info@Roycemoreschool.org or calling Bea at the School Number.  The K-Kids are practicing for the big day!

Also please remember that Tuesday is the last day before the Thanksgiving Break.  EDP is available on Tuesday until its normal 6:00PM.  EDP is NOT available on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

WINTER PROGRAM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 7:00PM  This is always a great tradition at Roycemore.  The first-fourth graders participate with the Middle and Upper Schoolers in a wonderful show of singing and tumbling ending with a long-standing tradition of "Sleigh Ride".

RFA COFFEE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

The monthly Morning Coffee on Tuesday, November 29 is a session is designed especially for parents of girls ages K-12.

You will have the opportunity to view the webinar, titled "Girls' Friendships & Drama: How to Support Your Daughter" with Tim Jordan, a leading expert on parenting girls and helping them navigate through their normal developmental transformations, allowing them to emerge as strong, happy and fulfilled women. In this webinar, parents and educators will become aware of the pressures on girls today and the hidden culture of girls’ relationship aggressions. Participants will take away new skills to help girls handle conflicts directly and effectively; know and express their emotions in healthy ways; handle teasing and “mean words”; speak with authority, be unafraid of making mistakes; and become strong leaders.

HOUR OF CODE FAMILY CELEBRATION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

The Hour of Code is a week-long, global effort to get kids to learn about computer programming, an essential 21st skill. Just like last year, Roycemore will participate in a few ways.  Most of our students, in all grade levels, will complete coding lessons during class throughout the week.  The week will end with our 3rd annual Family Coding Celebration.  This fun family event will take place Friday, December 9, from 3:30-5:00 pm in the MPR.  For more information go to  http://roycemorehourofcode.weebly.com/, 

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

1. Playing baseball without a bat!  This was so creative and fun!  The adults watching loved it. 

  2. Fourth Graders are creating during Genius Hour.  This boy is researching using biomechanics to determine the proper way to kick a soccer ball. 


3. Third Graders in preparation for Grandparents Day and for their Sound Unit are making their own musical instruments.

4. The JK kids are baking bread as the Pilgrims did.  Of course the Pilgrims did not have a bread machine!! 

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, November 21 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will meet Monday, November 21` in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will meet Monday, November 21 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, November 22 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday November 22 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will NOT meet Wednesday, November 23 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will NOT meet Wednesday, November 23 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will NOT meet Thursday, November 24 in the 1st Grade and 4th Grade Rooms from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will NOT meet Thursday, November 24 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will NOT meet Friday, November 25 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.

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.

K-Kids practicing for Grandparent's Day

Third Graders creating their own instruments.

JKers making bread!!

   Last week was Spirit Week.  It was so much fun to show our Griffin spirit at the Pep Rally, and Wednesday was Fandom Day!

UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL GUYS AND DOLLS

On November 18th and 19th at 7:00 P.M., the Upper School will be performing their fall musical, Guys and Dolls, a story about gambling and falling in love.  It is appropriate for all ages and will be performed in Roycemore's Multipurpose room. There is no charge! We hope to see you all there!

Put Tuesday, November 22 on your calendar.  It is

 GRANDPARENTS DAY  On Tuesday, November 22, all grandparents and special friends of Roycemore students are invited to a special program in the Multi-Purpose Room.  The program will begin around 8:45 with all of our Lower School students performing along with the Middle and Upper School choruses.  The morning will conclude with activities in the classrooms.  It is always a wonderful morning!!
RSVP this event by going to info@Roycemoreschool.org or calling Bea at the School Number.

Also please remember that Tuesday is the last day before the Thanksgiving Break.  EDP is available on Tuesday until its normal 6:00PM.  EDP is NOT available on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

WINTER PROGRAM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1  This is always a big tradition at Roycemore.  The first-fourth graders participate with the Middle and Upper Schoolers in a wonderful show of singing and tumbling ending with a long-standing tradition of "Sleigh Ride".

 PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.
    Recess in autumn is always wonderful! 

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, November 14 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will meet Monday, November 14 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will meet Monday, November 14 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, November 15 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday November 15 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, November 16 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, November 16 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, November 17 in the 1st Grade and 4th Grade Rooms from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, November 17 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will meet Friday, November 18 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.

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.


Fandom Day

Crazy Hair and Hat Day

The PEP RALLY!


Building a fort at recess!

We were so delighted to see you all at CONFERENCES. It is a scheduled time when we can meet and work together to make sure your children will become the best they can be, but do know that if you ever have a concern or question or just want to talk we are always available.  That is one of the things that makes our school different.  We are all working together in a partnership for your children.

ROYCEMORE FALL OPEN HOUSE TODAY, SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6: 1:00-2:30

Please make sure to refer a friend, family member or acquaintance to come and see our excellent school where every child is challenged and not bored, please have them come. They can contact Amanda Avery, Director of Admissions at aavery@roycemoreschool.org and Walk-ins are always welcome

SPIRIT WEEK MONDAY-FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7-11

Each day we will show our school spirit by dressing in a fun way!

MONDAY: PAJAMA DAY wear warm comfortable sleepover clothing today!

TUESDAY: FAVORITE COLOR DAY wear a lot of your favorite color today!

WEDNESDAY: FANDOM DAY wear clothes to represent what you are a fan of sports, cartoons, Disney etc!

THURSDAY: CRAZY HAIR/HAT DAY

FRIDAY: BLUE AND GOLD DAY wear Roycemore colors and Roycemore gear!

      Lunch periods Spirit Sale

      Friday 2:00 All School Pep Rally in the gym

UPPER SCHOOL MUSICAL GUYS AND DOLLS

On November 18th and 19th at 7:00 P.M., the Upper School will be performing their fall musical, Guys and Dolls, a story about gambling and falling in love.  It is appropriate for all ages and will be performed in Roycemore's Multipurpose room. There is no charge! We hope to see you all there!

Put Tuesday, November 22 on your calendar.  It is

 GRANDPARENTS DAY  On Tuesday, November 22, all grandparents and special friends of Roycemore students are invited to a special program in the Multi-Purpose Room.  The program will begin around 8:45 with all of our Lower School students performing along with the Middle and Upper School choruses.  The morning will conclude with activities in the classrooms.  It is always a wonderful morning!!

A MESSAGE FROM MRS. O'DONNELL'S READING GROUP! Thank you for participating in our clothing drive! We collected 49 bags of clothing which we will pass along to families in need. We also learned about how good it feels to help others.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FACULTY: BETH SHUTTERS

Beth presented at the national ISACS conference in Columbus, Ohio. We are honored to have Roycemore represented as a presenter at this wonderful event, and send our best to Beth!

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT JOE WRIGHT: Joe caught the Grand-Slam Home Run Ball from the Word Series!! GO CUBS! Our kids were so excited to see it!

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

   1.  Halloween is the time for Spooky Science. The Upper School AP Chemistry students invite classes in the Lower School to do Spooky Science with them.  Chemistry teacher Kym Showers showed the Junior Kindergarten kids a fun experiment.  Other classes made "slime" and glow in the dark "slime". 

 2.  Discussions are a continuing part of Lower School.  Here the First Graders are discussing some high-level facts that they learned from their weather unit. Look at the bottom of the blog for a picture of what they were discussing.
  The K-Kids were discussing what the President does. Then they were going to write their opinion.
3.  The JK kids having fun in their classrooms with Mrs. Massey and Mr. Bailey!See more pictures at the bottom of the blog.

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, November 7 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will meet Monday, November 7 in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will meet Monday, November 7 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, November 8 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will meet Tuesday November 8 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, November 9 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, November 9 in the Gym Foyer from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will meet Thursday, November 10 in the 1st Grade and 4th Grade Rooms from 3:00-3:50.
Sprout will meet Thursday, November 10 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will NOT meet Friday, November 11 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00. (Spirit Week Blue and Gold Game)

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.

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 you can see we have great thinkers in our Kindergarten and First Grade!