The HOUR OF CODE was so amazing for beginners to advanced coders, all had a wonderful time! Thank you to Beth Shutters, Technology Coordinator, and all the parents and teachers that volunteered their time to make this so much fun for the students. 
Please remember that this is the last week before Winter Break. School ends on Friday, December 16 at the regular time (EDP will go to its usual 6:00) Have a wonderful and happy holiday and a very Happy and Healthy New Year! We will see you back on Tuesday, January 3, 2017.
This is the last blog of 2016, please look for the next on on Sunday, January 1, 2017.
WASSAIL CELEBRATION FRIDAY 12/16 2:00-3:00PM
SCHOOL DISMISSED AT 3:00, EDP GOES TO 6:00PM as usual
SCHOOL DISMISSED AT 3:00, EDP GOES TO 6:00PM as usual
A long tradition at Roycemore is our Wassail Celebration where the entire community comes together to celebrate the holidays. One of the things we will do is Project Linus, see below!
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. 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. Project Linus will donate our warm cozy blankets to hospitalized children. Donations of printed flannel in 2-yard increments is greatly appreciated.
PICTURES THIS WEEK:
1. We have two after-school programs going every day. Every day we have different enrichment activities plus our Extended Day Program. The students can go to the enrichment activities and then cycle in to "EDP" or get picked up at that time. Our Extended Day Program is wonderful! The children have so many different activities, and I did not get pictures of all the art projects they do. The pictures are from the Older Group.
2. Besides the Family Event for Hour of Code, the children engaged in coding activities in their classrooms.
3. The Kindergarteners are preparing for their "car show." Each car is carefully crafted from recyclable materials. These pictures show them creating them.
1. We have two after-school programs going every day. Every day we have different enrichment activities plus our Extended Day Program. The students can go to the enrichment activities and then cycle in to "EDP" or get picked up at that time. Our Extended Day Program is wonderful! The children have so many different activities, and I did not get pictures of all the art projects they do. The pictures are from the Older Group. 
2. Besides the Family Event for Hour of Code, the children engaged in coding activities in their classrooms.
3. The Kindergarteners are preparing for their "car show." Each car is carefully crafted from recyclable materials. These pictures show them creating them.
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, December 12 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Engineering will meet Monday, December 12` in the 4th Grade Classroom G12 from 3:15-4:00.
Mandarin will meet Monday, December 12 in the Third Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, December 13 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Sprout will NOT meet Tuesday December 13 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Creative Improv will meet Wednesday, December 14 in the Lower School Music Room from 3:15-4:00.
Cross Country will meet Wednesday, December 14 in the MPR from 3:15-4:00.
Chess Club will NOT meet Thursday, December 15 in the 1st Grade and 4th Grade Rooms from 3:00-3:50. session)
Sprout will NOTmeet Thursday, December 15 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Fitness Fun Friday will NOT meet Friday, December 16 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.
As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.
Extended Day Fun playing games, foosball, dancing and just finding a place for a good book!
Working on coding
These cars are going to be fabulous. Can't wait to see their finished products!
