The First-Fourth Graders celebrated the end of Leadership Week with a field trip on the Wendella Boat Architecture Tour.  You should all be so proud of your children.  I was at the end of the line as we were leaving the boat, and the captain said we had the best behaved and nicest children he has seen in a long time.

October 19 PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT: This is one of Lower School's favorite events.  We all have dinner, choose a pumpkin, carve a wonderful jack-o-lantern, and enjoy each others' company. Look for the invitation 

  

ROYCEMORE SWAG/GEAR: Please visit our online store at  www.roycemoreschool.org/schoolstore  to get wonderful items to wear and use.  I know you will all love what the RFA has chosen.  Then everyone can wear your swag on October 3, Roycemore Day.  It is the 103 anniversary of the opening of our school. We hope to see you all at the Pep Rally 8:45-9:15 a.m. You should have received an invitation from the RFA.

  BOOK FAIR HELP NEEDED!

The book fair is coming  December 10-14, and we need help to organize it!  The Roycemore Book Fair is an excellent opportunity to encourage our students' love and appreciation of awesome books!  Ms. Fisher is looking for parents to help organize the fair, and for one person to be a co-chair.  No experience necessary, just a willingness to help!  If you love books, this is a dream come true!

All proceeds from the book fair benefits the media center and allows us to purchase books, audio books, and other materials that matter to students.

Please contact Ms. Fisher ASAP at kfisher@roycemoreschool.org.  Thank you in advance for your help!

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog. 

  1.  Our Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten classes are so enriched. We have the ideal "play based program." The children think they are playing, but oh are they learning so much! The JKers are categorizing, which is a math skill, while the PK kids are learning their letter sounds with Zoo Phonics.  Again they are think they are playing, but they are learning so much.

2. As part of Leadership Week, our Second Graders made Kindness Heart gifts for us. We all appreciated them so much. 

 

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 

Each week I will list all the activities that we offer, but do know that sometimes, some of them will not go.  Please check them to see which ones are going that week.

Lego Club will meet Monday, October 1 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

STEAM will meet Monday, October 1 in the 2nd Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Martial Arts/Tai Kwon do will meet Tuesday, October 2 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Yoga will meet Tuesday October 2 in the LS Music Room  from 3:15-4:00. 

Sprout will meet Tuesday October 2 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will meet Wednesday, October 3 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Creative Improv will meet Thursday, October 4 in the Lower School Music Room or in Room 117 from 2:00-3:00.
Math Club/Team will meet Thursday, October 4 in Room 230 from 2:15-3:15.

Chess Club will  meet Thursday, October 4 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Sprout will meet Thursday, October 4 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:15.

Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, October 5 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00. Please pick up at the gym. The pick-up children will be waiting there.

 A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Going through the locks to the lake!

Show and Tell is a wonderful way for students to begin to practice their public speaking skills. This boy brought in a globe to show the children the differences between the oceans and continents.

Journal writing about Johnny Appleseed.

LEADERSHIP WEEK September 24-28 is next week.  This is the week we really focus on what it takes to be a good leader through our LEADER IN ME program. The teachers have many fun activities planned for the children that stress Stephen Covey's Seven Habits.  We then continue to focus on them all year!  We will celebrate the end of Leadership Week with a field trip on the Wendella Architecture Cruise.  This will also be an early kick-off to Theme Week in March. Can you guess the topic? 

Wednesday, September 26 5:00-6:00 p.m.Book Chat: What Schools Could Be

Come and join us to discuss this interesting book by Ted Dintersmith. 

You may leave your children in EDP for the hour.

LEADER OF THE WEEK

As a part of our Leader in Me Program, we are instituting a Leader of the Week for Grades 1-4. This is an opportunity for your child to share more about themselves with the rest of the Lower School and participate in some special leadership activities.  Each week of the school year there will be two or three leaders from different grade levels.

During the week your child is leader, they will be a Morning Greeter each day. They will need to arrive to school by 8:15 and stand in front of Ms. Orzoff’s office with the other leader(s) of the week.  Together the leaders will welcome students and parents to school by saying “Good Morning” and offering a high-five or wave. We all love coming to school when greeted with a friendly smile!

Your child will also create a poster to present to the entire Lower School during our Monday Morning Meeting.  They will choose one or two items to present to their peers from their poster. The poster will hang in the hallway for the week, letting others get to know more about how special they are.

Before your child is Leader of the Week you will receive an email explaining what will be needed on the poster.

Have fun!  We can’t wait to learn more about you!

October 19 PUMPKIN CARVING NIGHT: This is one of Lower School's favorite events.  We all have dinner, choose a pumpkin, carve a wonderful jack-o-lantern, and enjoy each others' company.

Parent Planning Meeting: Tuesday, September 25, 8:30 a.m. EDP Room

  

ROYCEMORE SWAG/GEAR: Please visit our online store at  www.roycemoreschool.org/schoolstore  to get wonderful items to wear and use.  I know you will all love what the RFA has chosen.  Then everyone can wear your swag on October 3, Roycemore Day.  It is the 103 anniversary of the opening of our school.

  BOOK FAIR HELP NEEDED!

The book fair is coming  December 10-14, and we need help to organize it!  The Roycemore Book Fair is an excellent opportunity to encourage our students' love and appreciation of awesome books!  Ms. Fisher is looking for parents to help organize the fair, and for one person to be a co-chair.  No experience necessary, just a willingness to help!  If you love books, this is a dream come true!

All proceeds from the book fair benefits the media center and allows us to purchase books, audio books, and other materials that matter to students.

Please contact Ms. Fisher ASAP at kfisher@roycemoreschool.org.  Thank you in advance for your help!

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog. 
  1. At Roycemore we believe to learn, kids need to move.  That is why they have physical education everyday starting in Kindergarten and three days a week before.  They are have a 45 minutes-one hour recess, depending upon their age.  The 1st-4th graders start their recess every day with a run.

2. During the 2nd Grade's study of Native Americans, they made corn husk dolls.  


3. As the leaders of the Lower School, the 4th Graders lead our Lower School Monday Morning Meeting every week.  

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 

Each week I will list all the activities that we offer, but do know that sometimes, some of them will not go.  Please check them to see which ones are going that week.

Lego Club will meet Monday, September 24 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

STEAM will meet Monday, September 24 in the 2nd Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Martial Arts/Tai Kwon do will meet Tuesday, September 25 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Yoga will meet Tuesday September 25 in the LS Music Room  from 3:15-4:00. 

Sprout will meet Tuesday September 25 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will meet Wednesday, September 26 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Creative Improv will meet Thursday, September 27 in the Lower School Music Room or in Room 117 from 2:00-3:00.
Math Club/Team will meet Thursday, September 27 in Room 230 from 2:15-3:15.

Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 27 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Sprout will meet Thursday, September 27 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:15.

Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 28 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00. Please pick up at the gym. The pick-up children will be waiting there.

 A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

A great way to start recess, RUN!

We all love our corn husk dolls!

The Leaders of Lower School, our 4th Graders, leading Monday Morning Meeting!

Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Wednesday in observance of the Jewish Holiday Yom Kippur.  Day Camp is running for those of you who pre-registered. (We still have spaces so if you need childcare, please see below.)

YOM KIPPUR: The school will be closed in observance of the religious holiday of Yom Kippur, on  Wednesday September 19.  We will be running an Day Camp for those of you who will need childcare. Please click on this link for the registration form.  Yom Kippur Day Camp    

  ROYCEMORE SWAG/GEAR: Please visit our online store at  www.roycemoreschool.org/schoolstore  to get wonderful items to wear and use.  I know you will all love what the RFA has chosen.  Then everyone can wear your swag on October 3, Roycemore Day.  It is the 103 anniversary of the opening of our school.

UPCOMING DATES FOR YOUR CALENDAR

• September 24-28 Leadership Week: This is the week we really focus on what it takes to be a good leader through our Leader in Me program.
• September 26 Book Chat: What Schools Could Be
• October 19 Pumpkin Carving Night: This is one of Lower School's favorite events.  We all have dinner, choose a pumpkin, carve a wonderful jack-o-lantern, and enjoy each others' company.

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog. 

 1.  Pre-Kindergarten is a time to play, but also a time to learn in fun ways.  Here they are learning about weather by the "weather watcher" reporting what the weather is outside.  They sing a song about the weather and dress the weather monkey accordingly.  Fun activities, but so much learning!


2. As part of our Leader in Me program, we are asking all of our students to demonstrate leadership. One way is to help our dining hall staff clean the tables after eating. Next week you will see the 4th grade leading the Lower School Monday Morning Meeting.

3.Junior Kindergartners play and learn so much. If they are ready to read, they learn to read.  They also learn to speak in front of a group.  Again this is age appropriate and if they are ready. Differentiation, one of Roycemore's hallmarks starts here. 

4. Learning and fun does not stop at 3:15, the end of the regular school day.  Our Extended Day Program is an enriched program for our children who stay.  We are open until 6:00pm.

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES 

You may still register in enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Mudlarks Theater Group on their website.  All others register with me. After School Enrichment & Registration 

Each week I will list all the activities that we offer, but do know that sometimes, some of them will not go.  Please check them to see which ones are going that week.

Lego Club will meet Monday, September 17 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

STEAM will meet Monday, September 17 in the 2nd Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, September 18 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Yoga will meet Tuesday September 18 in the LS Music Room  from 3:15-4:00. 

Sprout will meet Tuesday September 18 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will NOT meet Wednesday, September 19 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Creative Improv will meet Thursday, September 20 in the Lower School Music Room or in Room 117 from 2:00-3:00.
Math Club/Team will meet Thursday in Room 230 from 3:15-4:15.

Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 20 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Sprout will meet Thursday, September 20 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:15.

Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 21 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00. Please pick up at the gym. The pick-up children will be waiting there.

 A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Thank you Ms. Juanita for our huge Connect Four!







We love playing on our playground. There is so much to do.



Making playdough with our Upper School Friend. 

  It was so nice to see so many of you at Miniature School. This is one of my favorite evenings at Roycemore where you meet our fabulous faculty and hear about our challenging, progressive and differentiated curriculum, plus all the specials your children enjoy and the Leader in Me Program. It is a perfect way to meet your children's teachers and learn how you and the school can partner to help your children excel. Please remember that we are always available to talk with you for your children. 

Please remember there is NO SCHOOL on Monday in observance of the Jewish Holiday Rosh Hashanah.  Day Camp is running for those of you who pre-registered.

PICTURE DAY, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

All children and classes will be having their pictures taken on Thursday.  A flyer was sent home with your children and there is one on the email accompanying the blog All Lower School students will have their pictures taken in the morning. 

Attendance

Whenever your child is ill or you know your son or daughter will be absent on an upcoming day due to a medical appointment or other needed reason, please be sure to email your teacher and attendance@roycemoreschool.org.

ROYCEMORE SWAG/GEAR: Please visit our online store at  www.roycemoreschool.org/schoolstore  to get wonderful items to wear and use.  I know you will all love what the RFA has chosen.  

ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR: The school will be closed in observance of the religious holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, on Monday, September 10 and Wednesday September 19.  We will be running an Day Camp for those of you who will need childcare. Please click on these links for registration forms.  Yom Kippur Day Camp    Rosh Hashanah Day Camp 

GRIFFIN BUDDIES: On Thursday the Lower School students were paired with an Upper School student who will be their special buddy all year.  They all met for the first time and celebrated with a small cupcake.  It was so adorable to see our Upper School students interacting with our younger students. 

FRENCH IN LOWER SCHOOL: Everyone is really enjoying our new French program in Lower School for Kindergarteners through Fourth Grade.  This year we are also offering French to our Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten as a lunch bunch on Thursday.  If your child is an 11:30 pickup, please talk to your teacher of how he/she can stay and enjoy French.

PICTURES THIS WEEK: I will be putting a lot of pictures on the blog at different places, but there will always be more at the bottom of the blog.

1. One the themes you will be seeing a lot of in Lower School is STEM projects.  All the students are being challenged to build and create.  Here the Kindergartners are challenged to build a house out of gumdrops to save the pig they created from the wolf. 

   2. Everyone loves our Extended Day Program.  We offer a younger group and an older group for those of you who need childcare.  We open at 7:30am and close at 6:00pm with fun and engaging activities.

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  3 Our Pre-kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten children who stay all day,  are so lucky to have the opportunity to be in a nap room or a non-nap room.  Children who need a nap, get a nap in a quiet room. Children who have given up their naps have a rest and then participate in fun stations or centers. Every child is engaged and not bored.  

AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES start

 Tuesday, September 11

You may still register in enrichment activities that have room. Please let me know a.s.a.p. if your child wants to join one. Please register directly with Mudlarks Theater Group on their website.  All others register with me. After School Enrichment & Registration 

Each week I will list all the activities that we offer, but do know that sometimes, some of them will not go.  Please check them to see which ones are going that week.

Lego Club will NOT meet Monday, September 10 in the First Grade Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

STEAM will NOT meet Monday, September 10 in the LS Art Room from 3:15-4:00.

Martial Arts will meet Tuesday, September 11 in the Multi Purpose Room from 3:15-4:00.
Yoga will NOT meet Tuesday September 11 in the LS Music Room  from 3:15-4:00. It will start next week. 

Sprout will meet Tuesday September 11 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:15-5:15.

Cross Country will meet Wednesday, September 12 in the Grade 3 Classroom from 3:15-4:00.

Creative Improv will meet Thursday, September 13 in the Lower School Music Room from 2:00-3:00.

Chess Club will  meet Thursday, September 13 in the Grade 4 classroom from 3:00-4:00

Sprout will meet Thursday, September 13 in the LS Art Room 118 from 3:00-5:15.

Fitness Fun Friday will  meet Friday, September 14 in the Gym from 3:15-4:00.

 A REMINDER: Please remember that Roycemore Lower School is a nut/peanut-free environment.  Please remember this when you send in birthday treats and snacks for your children.  There are many other allergies, specific to individual children, so please check with your classroom teacher before sending in treats. Thank you in advance for caring about all of our children.

Please remember when you need more information, such as lunch menus, the weekly bulletin, and reminders of upcoming special events, go to the Parents' Page on our web site at http://www.roycemoreschool.org/parents

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to call or e-mail me.

Parents learning about the exciting year their children will have!

The Griffin Buddies!

The Kindergarten building and creating a STEM project!





EDP fun!!