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The Falcon Flyer

March 6, 2026

Dear Rondout Families, Faculty and Friends,

It has been another wonderful week of learning and community at Rondout. As we move further into March, we are beginning to see signs that spring may finally be on the horizon. The warmer temperatures expected next week will certainly be a welcome change for our students and staff.

We hope to see many of our Rondout families at the Spring Concert at Libertyville High School on Tuesday evening. It is always a special opportunity to enjoy music together and celebrate our students’ talents.

Next week is also Kid's Heart Challenge Student Spirit Week (March 9–13). Be sure to check out the Spirit Week themes and encourage your students to participate in the fun.

Report cards will be mailed to families next week, providing an opportunity to review student progress and celebrate the many accomplishments of our students so far this school year.

Looking ahead, Spring Break is just around the corner.

The last day before Spring Break will be Friday, March 20, which will include one of our favorite Rondout traditions—the annual Faculty vs. Upper School (7th and 8th Grade) Volleyball Game. Parents are welcome to join us.

Thank you to the many families who joined us for our Family Day of Service on Saturday, which focused on supporting Orphans of the Storm Animal Shelter. It was a wonderful morning of community spirit and compassion. Students and families helped make dog treats and created St. Patrick’s Day decorations to brighten the kennels. We were also fortunate to spend time with two lovable dogs who joined us while they continue their search for their forever homes.

As always, thank you for your continued support of the Rondout community. We wish everyone a wonderful weekend and a great week ahead.

Take care... Until next time...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

Dear Parents,

You have been invited to complete the Illinois 5Essentials Parent Survey. The information you provide will help guide improvement as we strive to inspire each student to realize their potential through the education and opportunities, we provide at Rondout. Your participation in this survey is voluntary but crucial. We can’t receive results from the survey unless at least 20 percent of parents respond. The more responses parents provide, the more we will know how to focus our efforts towards improvements.

• Go to: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/ to take the survey.
• Select “Parent Survey.”
• You may enter your email address if you would like to receive confirmation of your submission, but it is not required.
• Then enter “Lake” into the county field and “Rondout” to find our school.

You will then be asked a series of questions to provide input regarding your family’s experience here at Rondout. Please remember to click “submit” once you are done so your responses can be counted.

Please know that your identity and responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected with your child. If you have multiple children who attend Rondout, you may complete one survey for each child. However, only one parent per household may submit a survey for a given child. The survey closes on March 13, 2026, so please submit your responses soon!

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Davis

School Lunch

Hot Lunch + Salad Bar + Milk $3.75

Milk Only $0.50

Double Hot Lunch (Grades 6-8 Only) $7.50

Week of 3/9/2026

The Milk Jug Greenhouse Project has returned to Rondout this year with the goal of creating at least 200 milk jug greenhouse homes for a variety of seedlings. We have already prepared 50 mini-greenhouses. We plan to use some for the school garden and possibly have a plant sale to support our edible garden this year. Please save clear gallon milk jugs, clean them and send them to school with your child. It is important for the milk jugs to be clear and not coated white or brown. Questions... Reach out to the main office. We will begin collecting next week. Spring is just around the corner...

Parks & Rec collaborated with the Spirit department to sponsor a spirit week leading up to the Kids Heart Challenge Finale!

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) recently notified Ms. Flanagan that our 6th grade video was selected as one of only three winning videos in the entire state for the 2026 IEPA Environmental Awareness Video Contest!

We’re also proud to share that several of our students’ individual submissions in the poster, poetry, and prose categories were selected as winners as well.

Congratulations to our talented and environmentally conscious students—we are so proud of your creativity and hard work!

2026 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest

Finnley L. Top Award Winner

Virginia Moran, Top Award Winner

Mila D., Special Recognition

Adrian Stankiewicz, Special Recognition

Isabella Staples, Special Recognition

James Woodruff, Special Recognition

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

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.

Capturing Learning

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Solo and Ensemble Festival! We are so proud of all of your hard work and accomplishments. Special recognition goes out to Vivienne Jager who was awarded "Best of Day" performance in the flute room! 

Happy Birthday to all our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in March!

Rondout PTSA

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