Volume 4 | September 15, 2019
Lower School News

ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR:  The school will be closed in observance of the religious holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, on Monday, September 30 and Wednesday October 9. We will be running a Day Camp for those of you who will need childcare. Please click on these links for registration forms.   Yom Kippur Day Camp     Rosh Hashanah Day Camp  Please register early, as the camp will only run if we have enough interest.
What's Cool in Lower School
Our children are encouraged to be creative and introspective. At Roycemore we do not just teach academics. We really look at all the aspects of children. One of the first projects the Third and Fourth Graders are doing is an art and writing activity where they paint and write about being creative and kind. It is entitled We are Creative, We are Kind, We are the Third Grade (or Fourth Grade). This project will lead into Leadership Week later this month. During that time, the children will focus on activities that demonstrate Kindness to Self, Kindness to Each Other, Kindness to Roycemore, and Kindness to the Community.
UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

  • September 23-28 Leadership Week: This is the week we really focus on what it takes to be a good leader through our Leader in Me   program.

  • October 18 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.



AFTER SCHOOL  ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 

You may still register for enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Chicago School of Musical Arts on their website. 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 16 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.
Drama  will  meet Monday, September 16 in the LS Music Room from 3:30-4:15.
Martial Arts  will meet Tuesday, September 17 in the Gross Motor Room attached to the EDP Room from 3:15-4:00.
Ukulele will meet Tuesday, September 17 in the LS Music Room from 3:15-4:00 
Sprout  will meet Tuesday September 17 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Cross Country  will meet Wednesday, September 18 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00. Pick up in the Dining Hall
Drama will meet Wednesday, September 18 in the LS Music Room. from 3:30-4:15.
Sprout  will meet Wednesday, September 18 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.
Math Club will meet Thursday, September 19 in Room 230 from 2:00-3:00
Fencing will meet Thursday, September 19 in the Dining Hall from 2:00-3:00.
Chess Club  will meet Thursday, September 19 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Fitness Fun Friday  will meet Friday, September 20 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND LOWER SCHOOL

  1. One of the best parts of Roycemore is our supportive community and how happy our children are to come to school. Besides learning so much, they love their teachers and all the activities they do.
2. Roycemore opens at 7:30. We have a Morning Room where all students from Pre-Kindergarten through Fourth Grade go who get to school before 8:20. The room is manned by teachers who provide activities for the children. We encourage all children to go there so they are in a safe place before school begins.
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3. It was picture day on Friday! everyone looked adorable! I am sure the pictures will be wonderful!
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PICTURES FROM THE WEEK!
Most of these are pictures what you have read above.



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Reminders
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  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.