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The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

May 13, 2022

Dear Rondout Families and Faculty,

We had a terrific week filled with special events, a preview of summer and preparing for the graduation for the Class of 2022. It was a treat to hold our National Junior Honor Society Ceremony this week and our Spring Band Concert in person.

We look forward to having the graduation in person for our 8^th grade families with limited tickets to allow us to have adequate space for seating. Each family will be able to bring 6 guests and the ceremony will not be open to the public. The COVID rates continue to rise and we hope to get through the end of the year with minimal impact.

Don't forget the parade of graduates on Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The graduates will drive through the neighborhoods. The parade route is available below.

This Sunday we will post the messages to the graduates honoring the members of the Class of 2022. Monday the Class of 2022 will be attending the Ropes Course in the Lake Geneva area for their final team building adventure. Mrs. Kerrigan and Mr. Williams will be the chaperones for this special activity.

Today’s band breakfast was prepared by Ms. Slavin from our Kitchen Team and Ms. Davis. A pancake breakfast was a great treat to celebrate the hard work of the band this year. Their final performance will be at the graduation on Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Next Saturday, May 21, 2022, will be a family planting day from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. sponsored by the Green Club. Families of Green Club members along with any Rondout families may stop in to plant the vegetable garden. Children must be accompanied by an adult family member. If a family is bringing children for another family, we will need notification in writing since we are not requiring a permission slip to attend.

We have ten wonderful days left of this school year. Due to graduation, we will not be having our parent coffee on Wednesday May 18, 2022. Our last coffee will be held at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. The zoom link will be sent out as a reminder that day.

We are working hard to finish strong and know that everyone is looking forward to the summer break. Take care…be safe and enjoy the last days of the school year.

Until next

Dr. Jenny Wojcik Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Superintendent Principal

School Supply List 2022-2023

Calendar Highlights 2022-2023

Click here to sign and complete Student Registration Packet (one per student)

Click here to sign and complete the Commitment to Excellence Form (one per student)

Click here to order PTSA School Supply Kits by 5/20/2022 ** Please use account #: 5255 **

The American Rescue Plan (ESSER III) Funding

The Board of Education Finance Committee met today and reviewed the breakdown of American Rescue Plan (ESSER III) Funding. This is funding that was allocated to school districts to support needs related to response to the pandemic. Rondout must apply for the allocation and should will receive $55, 918 which must be allocated based on the following requirements: 20% must be used for addressing learning loss ($11,156). In addition, the district must also allocate the following from the total budget amount:

$100 to State Level – Learning Loss

$ 20 to State Level-Summer Enrichment

$ 20 to State Level- After School Program

We are required to inform our community regarding the use of these funds and accept feedback regarding the expenditures proposed. Here’s the breakdown with all funds allocated to the educational program. They include the following expenditures which impact the K-8 program:

$11,156 to support 0.17FTE of a Cluster Support Teacher

$15,003 for 30 laptops and stylus pens (which are part of our scheduled refresh )

$ 4,277 for Dreambox Math Program

$14,081 for Lexia ( 2 years of the Program) On-line Literacy Intervention

$ 11,401 of (14,321 total) for Stemscopes Science (Initial year includes teaching kits/training and materials) Grades 3-8

Please feel free to reach out with questions or feedback via email at [email protected] . The full Board of Education will be reviewing the ESSER III expenditures at the May Board of Education meeting on Tuesday 5/17/2022.

It’s “Book Swap” Time!

May 19^th

Join the fun! Come recycle old books and get “new” books to read this summer. For every book you bring, you get to pick a book at the swap table!

Click here to view/print the permission form to participate

Click here to view/print the Parade Route & Directions

K-2 is sponsoring an ABC countdown to Summer!

Lost & Found

Please remind your students to check the lost and found. All unclaimed items will be donated the week of June 1st

Click here to view the lost and found

Shield Testing is Tuesday mornings

starting at 8:00 a.m.

Final Testing Date for the school year is 5/24/22

Please remember you must refrain from eating or drinking or brushing your teeth 45 minutes prior to testing. Students must wear a mask when entering the testing area according to Shield testing protocols.

Click here to view/print Voluntary Shield Testing Rostering Permission Form

Find a free COVID Testing Site:

We have revised this information due to concerns regarding recent issues with pop-up fraudulent testing sites. Checking with your own medical provider and or use the testing locator on the Lake County Health Department Site will provide you with more reliable information. The link is provided here.

Lake County Health Department

Testing Locator

https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4435/COVID-19-Testing