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!!