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The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

March 20, 2026

Dear Rondout Families, Faculty and Friends,

As we head into Spring Break, we wrapped up the week on a fun and spirited note with our annual Student vs. Staff Volleyball Games—a long-standing Rondout tradition that brings our school community together in the best way!

Our 7th grade team claimed victory in an exciting match against the staff, demonstrating strong teamwork and determination. The staff team rallied in the second match, earning a win against the 8th grade team. The 8th graders brought incredible energy, enthusiasm, and skill to the court, making it a truly competitive and enjoyable game for all. It was a fantastic way to celebrate school spirit together!

Spring Break & Return to School

Spring Break has officially begun and we look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, March 30th.

State Testing Reminder

Upon our return, we will begin state testing. To help students do their very best, please:

• Ensure your child arrives on time each day
• Be aware that smartphones and smartwatches are not permitted in testing areas per state guidelines
• Confirm your child has a set of wired headphones (please check if a replacement is needed)

Your support in helping students come prepared and ready is greatly appreciated.

Looking Ahead

We are excited to return to hands-on learning experiences, including time in our school garden. Our milk jug greenhouses have successfully weathered the recent return of winter temperatures, and we look forward to seeing continued growth as spring arrives!

As always, thank you for your partnership and support. Have a wonderful Spring Break—stay safe, enjoy time with family and friends, and come back refreshed for a strong finish to the school year filled with learning and growth!

Take care... Until next time...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

Dear 3rd-8th Grade Parents,

Following spring break, our 3rd through 8th grade students will be participating in the Illinois Assessment of Readiness. This test is administered through the Illinois State Board of Education, and includes testing sections for both English Language Arts and Math skills. Students will be testing for three days, with 6th-8th grades testing Tuesday, March 31, through Thursday, April 2 and 3rd-5th grades testing Monday, April 6 through Wednesday, April 8. In addition, students in grades 5 and 8 will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Thursday, April 9 and Friday, April 10.

Rondout staff work hard to ensure students are prepared for the test, as well as keeping a stress free environment. To help your students during our testing days, please be sure they come to school on time and rested. Students are not permitted to enter testing rooms after a session has begun. In addition, we encourage students to eat breakfast to help fuel their bodies and minds.

Should your child be absent during testing times, we will work to make-up their missed sessions upon their return. If you have specific questions or concerns regarding testing, please reach out to administration.

Thank You,

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 3/30/2026

Hello Rondout Families,

We are excited to announce our project for Public Works! Our Hefty ReNew program is back on track for this year! We are doing our best as a school to save our planet and you should too. Through the Hefty ReNew program we are doing our part in saving the Earth. Through this program we can recycle items and "garbage" that can't be recycled in normal recycling bags like foam, candy wrappers, cereal box liners, plastic straws and stirrers, bubble wrap, plastic food wrappers, foam peanuts, and so much more! There are so many small items that collectively make a big change in our world. We can't wait to get started! We are starting our recycling program on April 1^st and ending April 31st. Our celebration of Earth Day is so important that instead of just a day we decided to extend it to the whole month of April! You can find the boxes in the lunchroom. Remember that one piece of dirty garbage can ruin a whole bag of potentially savable material.

Sincerely , Public Works

Please join us for the Annual Rondout Special Seniors Day. The details and link to RSVP are attached and below.

Friday, April 24th

K-2: 8:45-9:30 am

3-5: 9:30-10:15 am

6-8: 10:15-11:00 am

Please RSVP for your

guests by April 15th

We are also looking for parent volunteers, there will be a sign-up coming soon, but please reach out if you are interested in helping, or have any questions.

Calling the Class of 2035

Starting Kindergarten August 2026

Do you have a pre-schooler ready to start kindergarten next year? Will your child turn 5 before September 1, 2026?

Please contact the office to be added to next year's kindergarten class list. We ask that you share this request with neighbors in the district who have pre-schoolers.

Kindergarten Orientation and Registration will take place on Tuesday April 7, 2026.

Happy Birthday to all our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in March!

Rondout PTSA

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