The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

February 6, 2026

Dear Rondout Families, Faculty and Friends,

It has been another wonderful week of learning and community at Rondout, filled with music, milestones, and moments that make our school so special.

Winter Band Concert

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Winter Band Concert. Our student musicians did an outstanding job, and it was truly a joy to come together as a community to enjoy an evening of music. From our Beginning Band to the Cadet Band and Wind Ensemble, each group showcased growth, confidence, and a love of music. We are incredibly proud of our students and grateful to our band directors for preparing such a memorable performance.

100th Day of School – K–2

Our K–2 students had a fantastic time celebrating the 100th Day of School! The day was filled with engaging learning activities, and the student-created 100th Day posters were creative, thoughtful, and so much fun to see. It was a delight for students and staff alike to celebrate this important milestone together.

Upper School Valentine Dance – RSVP Required

A reminder that the Upper School Valentine Dance will take place on Friday, February 13, from 6:30–8:00 p.m. This special evening is always a highlight for our students, and we look forward to a fun and festive night.

RSVP is required—please be sure to complete the RSVP included in this week’s flyer so we can plan accordingly.

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support. Moments like these—filled with music, creativity, and celebration—are what make the Rondout community so special.

Take care... Until next time...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

The Upper School Valentine's Dance will take place on February 13, 2026, from 6:30-8:00 pm in the Rondout Multipurpose Room. Parents are responsible for transportation to and from the event. Please fill out the information below to RSVP for this fun event!

Click here to RSVP for the UPS Valentine's Dance

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 28, 2025, so please submit your responses soon!

Students in grades 4-8 will also be taking the 5Essentials survey in school. While their responses are anonymous, they do login with their student state ID number and birthdate. Student example questions are available online, and if you have questions or concerns about your students’ participation in the survey, please reach out to administration. Parents do have the ability to remove their child from participating in the survey process.

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 2/9/2026

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Hamburgers

w/wo Cheese

Chips

Beef Tacos w/ Cheese, Lettuce,

Tomato

Cheese Quesadilla

Mediterranean Pita Sandwich

Rice

Noodle Mania w/wo Marinara Sauce

Click here to add funds to your students lunch account

The school store will be open next week from February 10 - 12.

The Milk Jug Greenhouse Project is returning to Rondout this year with the goal of creating at least 200 milk jug greenhouse homes for a variety of seedlings. We plan to use some for the school garden and hope to 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...