
The PowerSchool Student and Parent Portal will be unavailable from 11/10/2023 - 11/17/2023 while we finalize report cards.


Please join us for the Libertyville High School Art Show and Band Festival. Artwork by Rondout students along with other feeder school districts will be showcased at this annual event hosted at Libertyville High School on Thursday, November 16, 2023. The Art Show is from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The LHS/Feeder School Band Festival will showcase Rondout’s Wind Ensemble performing with middle school bands from the other feeder school districts starting at 7:30 p.m. Please bring family & friends! All are welcome!


We will be kicking off a baby supply drive for the North Chicago Community Partners Care Closet. Their wish list consists of the following baby wipes, baby lotion, baby oil, baby powder, baby wash, and baby soap. The drive will continue through 11/17/2023. Baby supplies should be dropped off at the main office.


We will be accepting donations of the following items and household textiles in reusable condition clothes, footwear, children's clothing, accessories, and linen. These items can be dropped off at the green treehouse bin located in the north parking lot.


We will be accepting pumpkins from November 2nd - 10th. Bring your pumpkins to school to be composted. There are several compost bins outside the front office for pumpkins. Please remove all decorations, candles, and paint before dropping them off. For more information please visit scarce.org/pumpkins


We will be accepting donations of wrapped candy and snacks from Monday, October 30th through Friday, November 3rd. We hope to make 200 - 300 treat bags for our USO project so we definitely need a lot of candy. It’s a great way to repurpose your Halloween candy/treats. Candy may be dropped off at the office between 8 and 5 p.m.


Please join us on October 31, 2023, for grades K-5 activities from 1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Please view the most recent Falcon Flyer for more details.


“BE KIND TO YOUR MIND. STAY DRUG FREE.” is the message that students across the country will be hearing during Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week serves as a way for schools, communities and individuals to take a stand for the hopes and dreams of our children through a commitment to drug prevention and education. It is a time to learn about the importance of saying no to drugs and to celebrate the good choices that we make every day. Rondout School will begin celebrating Red Ribbon Week on Monday, October 23rd. Below is a list of the activities the students will be participating in.
Monday, October 23rd- “Love Yourself: Be Kind to Your Mind & Body”
Activity: All students should WEAR RED on this day. Each class will take a pledge to Love Yourself by coloring and decorating Red Ribbon cards that will be hung up around the school.
Tuesday, October 24th- “Use Your Powers to Nourish Your Mind & Body”
Activity: All students should dress as their favorite superhero or inspirational figure. There will be fun brain games in the classrooms and healthy eating trivia during lunchtime.
Wednesday, October 25th- “Dress to Move & Wear Your Favorite Exercise Outfit”
Activity: All students will be involved in various, fun types of movement throughout the day.
Thursday, October 26th- “Stand Together Against Bullying”
Activity: All students should WEAR ORANGE to promote Anti-Bullying. We will also have a K-5 Red Ribbon Read. A member of the Rondout Staff or an Upper School student will read a Red Ribbon Story (something pertaining to making healthy choices) to all students in K-5.
Friday, October 27th- Show Your School Spirit: “We Are Falcon Strong!”
Activity: All students should dress in their favorite Rondout gear. Students will participate in a variety of spirit-filled activities during our Town Hall meeting on Friday morning. This is an 11:30 dismissal day.
If you have any questions, please direct them to Ms. Grossman. Specific activities for each cluster will be detailed in an upcoming letter that your student will bring home.


Join us tonight between 6:40 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. for this year's Open House. Families can tour the building and enjoy the art, work displays, music, and visits to classrooms. As you leave, please be sure to stop at the checkout station near the main entrance where you can enjoy the Pumpkin Pick-Up (one pumpkin per child) courtesy of the PTSA. Check out the upcoming PTSA Lynch Creek Farm Sale. Assessment Packet pick-up for students in grades 1-8. You can also complete Parent Teacher Conference Preference surveys and ISLIP Conference Sign-Up (Grades 3-8) Due to the weather, the Outdoor portion of our Open House will need to be rescheduled.


We are excited to announce that the Finance Village Department will be opening the School Store starting next week, Monday, October 16. School Store for grades K-5 will be during homeroom from 8:20 a.m. - 8:40 a.m. Students should not bring more than $5.00 as cash available for change will be limited. Upper School Students will be shopping at the school store on Wednesdays during their lunch period. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Bornholdt.


This Friday, October 13, the Spirit Department will be sponsoring a cozy into fall day. Show your school spirit and wear fall colors, flannel, or something with a fall theme.


Please join us Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 6:15 p.m. until 6:40 p.m. for an outdoor gathering, nature preserve tours, and everyone’s favorite…S’Mores at the Founders Circle. Then at 6:40 p.m., the doors open to families to tour the building and enjoy the art, work displays, music, and visits to classrooms. Doors will close at 7:45 p.m.


Picture Retakes are on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Pictures will be taken first thing in the morning. If you would like a picture reorder form, please contact the main office.


On Monday, October 2, 2023, we honored Danny, Nestor, and Katya for National Custodian Day.


Please join us for Family Open House on October 12th. The evening begins at 6:15 p.m. until 6:40 p.m. with an outdoor gathering, nature preserve tours, and everyone’s favorite…S’Mores at the Founders Circle. Then at 6:40 p.m., the doors open to families to tour the building and enjoy the art, work displays, music, and visits to classrooms. Doors will close at 7:45 p.m.


We will be resuming our Virtual Coffee Talk Zooms on October 25th. Join us at 7 p.m. for a chance to check in with Dr. Wojcik & Ms. Davis. We will be hosting these Zoom Coffee Talks on months when the PTSA (Parent, Teacher, and Student Association) is not having a meeting.


Do you LOVE art and want extra time in your day to be creative? Join Ms. Boyer for after school art club! During art club you get a chance to work on exciting projects in a small environment using materials we don’t typically use during the school day. Art club provides extra time for new projects outside of art class or time to catch up if you were absent. If you would like to sign up your student for Art Club please click the link below. https://conta.cc/3PDf85a


Today's Garden Party at Rondout is canceled due to the weather. Please join us for the next Garden Party on Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 12:00-2:00 p.m.


Celebrate International Day of Peace! We invite every member of the Rondout school community to be an active part of this special day. Your presence, creativity, and enthusiasm will make this event memorable! Parents are welcome to join us between 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. to be part of the celebration.


The fun begins at 6:15 p.m. with outdoor activities touring the Rondout Woods. Then at 6:45 p.m. the doors open for the indoor Open House. You can stop by anytime between 6:45 and 7:45 p.m. to check out your child’s classrooms and Rondout’s common learning areas.
