The Falcon Flyer - Summer Edition

July 17, 2026

Hello Rondout Families, Friends and Faculty,

It’s hard to believe, but we are officially counting down to the start of another exciting school year! In just one month, our teachers will return to formally begin preparing classrooms and learning experiences for an outstanding 2026–2027 school year. We are looking forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, August 24.

Our Back-to-School Mailing will be arriving the week of July 27 and will include important information to help your family prepare for the new school year. Inside you'll find key dates, school information, forms, and reminders to ensure a smooth and successful start.

If you have not already done so, please remember to sign up for your Parent Intake Conference. These conferences provide an important opportunity for families and teachers to connect before the first day of school, allowing us to get to know each child and begin the year with a strong home-school partnership. Thank you to the many families who have already reserved their conference time!

We're also looking forward to welcoming families back to campus throughout August. Garden Party dates will be announced soon, and we hope you'll join us for these fun opportunities to reconnect with friends, lend a hand in our gardens, and enjoy our beautiful school grounds before the busy school year begins.

As you continue enjoying summer, please remember to stay safe during periods of excessive heat and poor air quality. When heat advisories or air quality alerts are issued, consider limiting strenuous outdoor activities, staying well hydrated, taking breaks in cool spaces, and following local public health recommendations to help keep everyone healthy and safe.

We hope you're making wonderful summer memories and finding time to relax, explore, and enjoy the season. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Take care... Until next time...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Elizabeth Davis

Principal

Our annual K-5 Intake conferences will be held with homeroom teachers and parents on August 20,2026. This session will offer parents and teachers an opportunity to exchange information to best support each student’s educational experience. This two-way conversation is designed for parents to share insights about their child, ask questions and connect with their child’s homeroom teacher. Teachers will also be able to share some key highlights of the year ahead. To ensure productive and helpful dialogue, this conference is designed for parents and teachers only. Please be sure to sign up on the list for your child (children’s) grade level(s) using the link below.

Click here to sign up for a K-5 Intake Conference

Our annual Back-To-School Intake Conferences are designed to strengthen, home-school partnerships, provide a meaningful introduction to the new school year, and allow for discussions that support student success. Parents are asked to attend the orientation session for their upper school child’s grade level. These conferences are designed to:

Upper School Grade-Level Sessions

🔹 6th Grade Orientation | 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. or 7-7:45 p.m.

Parents of incoming 6th graders are encouraged to attend this orientation session focused on helping families transition into Upper School.

Topics will include:

🔹 7th Grade Orientation | 2:30-3:1 p.m. or 6-6:45 p.m.

This session offers a refresher for returning families and support for new 7th grade students and parents.

Topics will include:

🔹 8th Grade Family Session | 1:30-2:15 p.m. or 5-5:45 p.m.

Celebrate the start of a memorable final year at Rondout! This session focuses on the unique opportunities available to 8th graders and how families can stay informed and involved.

Topics will include:

RSVP / Questions?

Sign up for a grade level review session below Please reach out to Dr. Wojcik if you have any questions. jenny.wojcik@rondoutsd72.org or 847-362-2021

RSVP for the Upper School Session for your child's grade level. Each grade level session is presented at two different times for your convenience.

Summer Garden Parties will be taking place on Tuesdays in July from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. weather permitting. Join us to work in the garden planting, watering, weeding and harvesting. Rondout families and friends are welcome. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

SAVE THE DATES:

July: 21st and 28th

August dates coming soon...