Rondout School

847-362-2021

The Falcon Flyer - Back to School Information

August 1, 2025 - Website Edition

Greetings Rondout Families, Friends, and Faculty,

August has arrived, and with it comes the excitement of counting down to back to school! This edition of the Flyer is packed with all the essential information you need to kick off the school year smoothly. Please note that we will not be conducting a mass mailing to families this year, so if you require a printed copy of any information available in this edition, don't hesitate to reach out to our office. We’re here to assist you with any questions you may have. Enjoy these last golden days of summer, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Take care...Stay Connected... Keep on Growing...

Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent

Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

To Do/Review List

Please complete this form as soon as possible to assist with planning for dismissal

Locker Setup & School Supply Drop Off

August 21, 2025

12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Bus route information is available via the secure link above. Once you click the link it will ask you to enter your email address. Once you enter your email address a code will be emailed to you. This code will then be used to open the link to view the bus routes.

K-2 Cluster: A parent/guardian or designated adult must be present at the bus stop for the child to be released from the bus

Hot Lunch + Salad Bar + Milk $3.75

Milk Only $0.50

Double Lunch (Grades 6-8 Only) $7.50

*Lunch account balances from last year have rolled over into this school year. You can view you students lunch account balance via PowerSchool. You will also receive an email from Mrs. Reed once a month with your student's current lunch balance.

*Double lunches are offered to students in grades 6-8. The cost is $7.50 for a double lunch. We need an updated parent approval form every year for your 6-8 student if you would like them to be able to order a double lunch.

K-5 conference will be held with homeroom teachers and parents. 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 above.

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.  Individual sessions can be scheduled by parent or school request during the afternoon sessions on 8/21/2025 between 12:30 to 4 p.m.  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 
• Reflect on summer learning and reading 

Evening Grade-Level Sessions 

🔹 6th Grade Orientation | 5:00–6:00 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 | 6:00–7:00 p.m. 

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

Includes the same topics as the 6th grade session: 

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 

🔹 8th Grade Family Session | 7:00–7:45 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. 

Highlights 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: 
• Pre-ACT testing 
• 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? 

Call the Rondout main office at (847)362-2021 or email the following link to RSVP for the group orientation sessions. Please reach out to Dr. Wojcik if you would like to schedule an individual conference. Individual conferences may be requested by parents or at the request of the school. These will be scheduled between 12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Join us for a special Storytime with P.J., our lovable therapy dog, on Tuesday August 5, 2025 from

11 a.m. to- 12:00 p.m.

Come enjoy fun stories, gentle cuddles, and tail wags!

Join us in the garden to weed, water, harvest and photograph our garden. Activities will vary each week but help will be needed weather permitting. All are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Garden parties will generally be scheduled in the mornings to avoid the heat of the afternoon and evening.

Summer Garden Parties

are scheduled on the following dates:

Wednesday August 6, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Wednesday August 13, 2025 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

This project is sponsored by the Public Works Department

Happy Birthday to all our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in August!

Rondout PTSA

School Tool Box

New Supplier for 2025-2026 school year!



Orders will be delivered directly to your home. So easy! - Plus for every box ordered, School Tool Box donates meals to Feed My Starving Children - so that's a win-win-win!

*Order through September 30^th under the Ship to Home program.

*There is no order deadline but you will want to order up to 2 weeks before school starts on August 25, 2025 to have supplies shipped home in time.

*At checkout you will see an arrival calendar, be sure you order 2 weeks before the start of school.

*Orders are processed within 4-10 business days and shipping within IL is only one day (they are located in Northern IL)

If you have any questions or problems - please reach out to Laura Fosselman at LFosselman@gmail.com. Happy Summer!

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