Can you spell CONGRATULATIONS!!
Congratulations to the following students for advancing to the school wide spelling bee. The bee will be held on Thursday, January 20th at 9:45 a.m. This year we will be spelling in person so please come out and support our students!
*4th grade representatives: Aarna N. & Grant R.
*4th grade runner up: Hattie K.
*5th grade representatives: Julian S. & Sebastian J.
*5th grade runner up: Parker F.
*6th grade representatives: Logan D. & Lellani D.
*6th grade runner up: Divisha M.
*7th grade representatives: Elliot K. & Zaya D.
*7th grade runner up: Christin G.
*8th grade representatives: Luke R. & David B.
*8th grade runner up: Justin H.
All students have received their schoolwide bee study list. Please contact Ms. Grossman if there are any questions or concerns. Thanks!!
STAN'S Donut Truck is coming to Rondout on Friday afternoon December 16, 2022. This mini-fundraising opportunity will primarily benefit the Class of 2023's graduation fund. Donuts must be pre-ordered on-line and will be available for pick-up between 12:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. on December 16, 2022. Donuts will not be sent home with students but must be picked up by an adult. Click below to preorder donuts by 10 a.m. on Wednesday December 14, 2022 https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2ffoodtruck.pub%2forder%2fmenu.aspx%3fbusid%3d5068%26futureschedulingid%3d87076&c=E,1,enxLGMQcGltZ3pk_lu88oQa0srGw-U7tyZ6-kvXpz5a3LFKoGxq4tHPkLh5BKZ8fiD6OjMmuzv3zf_WGZsTdGz1A0TIyizfHmo_l5uX78B0IEaWFBsNkvgRGGw,,&typo=1
Calling all 4th-8th graders!! It is that time of year again!! Don’t forget… classroom and school spelling bees are just around the corner. Here is what you need to know: - 4th Grade Classroom Bee will be on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 11:15am - 5th Grade Classroom Bee will be on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 11:00am- 6th Grade Classroom Bee will be on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022 at 10:15am - 7th Grade Classroom Bee will be on Wednesday, November 30th, 2022 at 10:15am - 8th Grade Classroom Bee will be on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 10:15am. All students have received their School Spelling Bee Study List. This 4-page list covers all potential words your child might face during their classroom bee. The top 2 finishers of each class will advance to the school wide bee which will take place on Friday, January 20th at 9:45am. If you are looking for fun ways to study, download the Word Club app for spelling games and audio pronunciations. Please direct all questions to Ms. Grossman at 847-362-2021 extension 609
Our school is having a book fair, December 1-2! Purchasing books from the book fair will help raise funds and/or books for our school. Reading helps children grow and create community through storytelling & sharing. Learn more about Anderson’s Bookfair Co. by clicking the link below. www.abcfairs.com
Purchase By End of Day:
Monday, April 10, 2023
Please use the link below to place your order.
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/YBStore/YearbookStoreMain.asp?yearbook_id=62238
Most children have comfort, love, and security at bedtime but not all children have the luxury of a good night. Rondout Families have generously donated pajamas to this collection in the past, and we are asking for your help again this year. Each donation will be paired with a new book provided by Scholastic! Students may bring pajama donations to their homeroom teachers. Please send in new pairs of pajamas by: Monday, December 19, 2022
The PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal will be unavailable from 11/11/2022 - 11/22/2022 while we finalize report cards.
The food drive will continue through 11/15/22. The food pantry is in need of the following items: paper towels,
toothpaste,
toothbrush,
deodorant,
canned mixed vegetables,
laundry detergent,
dish detergent,
body wash,
lotion,
shampoo,
conditioner,
baby wipes,
household cleaners, and
canned tuna.
PTSA Parent Meeting: Tuesday November 1, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. @ Rondout. Topics to discuss: Opportunities for parents to be involved at school, bookfair, holiday activities, and community service opportunities.
We are hosting our annual Veteran’s Day Program on November 11th ,2022. Family members and friends are welcome to join us for this special Rondout tradition. Please complete the form below with contact information for your veteran. https://forms.office.com/r/TuN6ekJBba
Rondout's Family Day of Service is on Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Our theme is Caring for Our Community- Activities will include making blankets for Project Linus, Sorting food for a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Making Placemats and Cards for the VA Hospital for Veteran’s Day, Thank you Cards for First Responders and Making Goody Bags with notes of appreciation for the USO at Great Lakes.
The fun begins at 6 p.m. with outdoor activities touring the Nature preserve and stopping by the fire pit at the Founders Circle for some refreshments. Then at 6:30 p.m. the doors open for the indoor Open House. You can stop by anytime between 6:30 and 7:45 p.m. to check out your child’s classrooms and Rondout’s common learning areas. Be sure to stop by the Library Media Center to learn about the Reading Influencer’s Project which will officially kick off on October 21st. You can get a head start on participating in this exciting project during Open House.
Stretch your legs and join us for the Rondout Family Fun Run! Saturday, October 29, 2022 we will join as a Rondout community and race around the grounds for a 1.5 mile run. The festivities begin at 9:00 am, with light refreshments offered after the run. The run will be fall themed and costumes are allowed as long as they are suitable for running. We welcome runners/walkers of all abilities and ages, but please be aware that the course will cover both paved and grassy areas. Be sure to register your family to ensure we have enough “swag” for everyone! Registrations are due by October 14.
Calling all parent volunteers, no experience necessary. We need your help in preparing blankets to be tied during our Rondout Family Day of Service on November 5, 2022. Instructions will be included, fabric can be picked up on October 20, 2022, during open house from 6:30 p.m. - 7:40 p.m.
https://forms.office.com/r/K1hcNN36jh
Rondout Soccer Game Canceled Today 10/11/2022
This year we will be preparing “treat bags” after Halloween for distribution at the USO at Great Lakes. Please send your left over candy to school by Friday November 4th as we will be putting together the treat bags on the Family Day of Service on Saturday November 5th from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m. which will allow them to be distributed just in time for Veteran’s Day when we honor both active military and veteran service men/women.
Rondout Athletics for Grades 5-8: This year, Rondout Athletics will focus on providing new opportunities to build student leaders and promote the tenets of sportsmanship, leadership and teamwork. Rondout will be offering a variety of sports related events, exhibitions, meets, and two full athletic seasons, united with a theme of building student athletes and leaders. Students will have the opportunity to participate in events for soccer, cross country, basketball, volleyball, golf and track and field. These sports offer opportunities for team play, setting individual goals and broadening the athletic experiences of our Rondout athletes. Basketball (boys and girls) and track and field(co-ed) will each be run for full seasons. In this packet you will find additional information about the experiences available this year along with dates, and important health forms to allow for students participation. In addition, Rondout will seek to provide experiences that will help our students grow on and off the field. These may include motivational presentations and speakers. This new and exciting program supports the whole child. It allows students to explore a variety of sports while addressing the development of athletic skills and building students' capacity to be part of a team as well as preparing for the challenges of navigating through competitive environments. We are excited to offer this new athletics format to students which will allow us to maximize student experiences and work through the challenges that small schools athletic programs face. We look forward to a wonderful year of growth, development and enjoyment. Click here to view/print the Rondout Athletics Packet- https://files.constantcontact.com/1e13fc15701/9ecfc3bb-53e1-45d3-9cf6-21df8fa51a90.pdf
Attention 8th Graders:
PSAT prep sessions will be offered during recess in
Mrs. Van Donselaar’s room.
Thursday-September 29
Tuesday-October 4
Thursday-October 6
Tuesday-October 11
Interested in volunteering in the library? Volunteer your time reshelving, checking in books, assisting with books processing, etc. Contact Mrs. Jacob at robin.jacob@rondoutsd72.org if you’re interested in attending a library volunteer orientation meeting.
We will also be hosting three Family Days of Service (one per trimester). We had such a great response last year to our April event, we are expanding the program. This year’s Saturday Days of Service will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. These are family oriented events so students must be accompanied by an adult. Our three days of service are as follows: Saturday 11-5-2022 Caring for Our Community- Activities will include making blankets for Project Linus, Sorting food for a Thanksgiving Food Drive, Making Placemats and Cards for the VA Hospital for Veteran’s Day, Thank you Cards for First Responders and Making Goody Bags with notes of appreciation for the USO at Great Lakes. Saturday 2-25-2023 Helping Our Animal Friends- Activities will focus on supporting local animal shelters and learning more about their work done in our community. Special four-legged celebrity guests are expected. Saturday 4-22-2023 Celebrate Earth Day and join us to learn more about ways to support our planet. We will be joined by the Lake County Forest Preserve District staff for hands-on activities that will help make a difference and raise awareness of ways to support the green space in our community.
