The Falcon Flyer - Summer Edition

June 18, 2026

Hello Falcon Families, Faculty and Friends,

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful summer! As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we wanted to share a few important updates and opportunities to stay connected.

Back-to-School Intake Conferences

Sign-ups for Back-to-School Intake Conferences are now available. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for families and staff to connect, share information, and help ensure a successful start to the school year. Please be sure to reserve your preferred time slot.

Weekly Garden Parties

Join us for our weekly Garden Parties throughout the summer! These gatherings are a great way to connect with other families, spend time outdoors, and help care for our school garden. We look forward to seeing you there.

2026–27 Calendar Highlights

Be sure to review the key dates and calendar highlights for the 2026–27 school year. Important events, holidays, and school milestones are included to help your family plan ahead.

Looking Ahead

Our staff has been working hard behind the scenes to get everything ready for the next school year. We are excited to welcome students and families back and are looking forward to another year of learning, growth, and community.

Thank you for being part of our Falcon community. Enjoy the rest of your summer, and we’ll see 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:

Foster strong relationships between teachers, students, and families
Share important academic and social-emotional insights
Set shared goals for the year

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:

Upper School program overview and expectations
Curriculum and enrichment highlights
Signature projects and student events
Meet the special subject teachers
Hands-on tech support for:
Installing school apps
Accessing PowerSchool
Using communication tools effectively

🔹 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:

Upper School program overview and expectations
Curriculum and enrichment highlights
Signature projects and student events
Meet the special subject teachers
Tech support if needed for returning and new families

🔹 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:

World of Work field trips and career exploration
Springfield overnight trip
Capstone experiences and the 8th Grade Chair Project
Collaboration with Libertyville High School:
Orientation night
Marching Band Night (October) for Band Students
National Junior Honor Society opportunities and service events
Great America field trip
Graduation plans and traditions

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 June and July from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Join us to work in the garden planting, watering, weeding and harvesting. Rondout families and friends welcome. Students must be accompanied by an adult.

SAVE THE DATES:

June: 23rd and 30th

July: 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th