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The Falcon Flyer - Website Edition

February 27, 2026

Dear Rondout Families, Faculty and Friends,


It has been a busy and enriching week at Rondout School!


Our 5th through 8th grade students had the exciting opportunity to attend the UIC Flames women's basketball game as they competed against Bradley Braves women's basketball at University of Illinois Chicago. It was an energizing experience to see high-level collegiate athletics in action right here in our community. Opportunities like this connect our students to local institutions and inspire them to imagine their own futures.


Our 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students traveled to Chicago Shakespeare Theater to experience Short Shakespeare: Hamlet. Seeing Hamlet performed live deepens students’ understanding of literature, language, and performance while bringing classroom learning to life in a powerful way.


As we prepare to welcome March next week, we also turned our attention outdoors. Work has officially begun in the Rondout garden! Students and staff started clearing beds and preparing for the growing season. We planted greenhouse jugs filled with cool-weather crops—an early and hopeful sign that spring is just around the corner. There is something special about putting seeds in soil while there is still a chill in the air. It reminds us that growth is always underway, even when we cannot yet see it. Thanks to our head garden volunteer Jenn Sprague for her leadership and support.


New Lunch Option Beginning the Week of March 9

During the week of March 9th, we are pleased to add another vegetarian option to our daily lunch menu. In addition to the regular entrée and sandwich choices, pasta will now be offered each day. Pasta is a true Falcon favorite, and when paired with selections from our salad bar, it provides another nutritious and satisfying option for students.


We will also have gluten-free pasta options available for students who need them. Our goal is to continue expanding choices while ensuring that all students have access to healthy, appealing meals during the school day.



The energy of March brings renewal, fresh starts, and continued momentum in our classrooms and across campus. Thank you for your partnership in making each week at Rondout meaningful for our students.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend ahead.

Take care... Until next time...


Dr. Jenny Wojcik

Superintendent


Ms. Elizabeth Davis

Principal

School Lunch

Hot Lunch + Salad Bar + Milk $3.75

Milk Only $0.50

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

Week of 3/2/2026

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Popcorn Chicken Mashed Potatoes, Gravy

Cookie

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

Chips

Italian Beef

Sandwich

Baked Tater

Tots

Chili Mac w/wo

Cheddar Cheese

or Buttered Noodles

Baked Potato Cheese/

Broccoli/ Bacon/Butter

Applesauce

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...

Save the Date

March 7, 2026

10-11:30 a.m.

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

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

8th Grade Chair Project in Art

Grades 5-8 UIC Women's Basketball vs. Bradley University

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Happy Birthday to all our students who are celebrating 

birthdays in February & March!

Rondout PTSA

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Community News

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