Romona Review
9.28.18
From the Principal
The R in ROCKS stands for respect and we have been focusing on being a respectful community at Romona all month. I am so proud of our students for the way that they have demonstrated respect to each other, the Romona staff, and our building.
As a community, I ask that we share the same kind of respect with each other. Recently, our neighbor came in to share that people are parking in front of her driveway and blocking her from getting out during dismissal. We also have cars parking along the median, stopping traffic for other families. Not only is this not building a respectful community, but our children are watching and learning from our actions. Please follow the traffic map to keep all of our children safe! Thank you.
Have a super weekend,
Cindy
Picture Retakes? Sign up here!
You should have received an email and a flyer from Stuart Rogers with information on how to order your child's school picture. If you did not, please contact Stuart Rogers at 847-864-7322.
Late Drop Off? Please come to the office!
Individual Student Scores on the Spring 2018 PARCC Assessments
Please be sure to check your student’s backpack on Wednesday, October 3rd. Score reports will be sent home in sealed envelopes for Grade 4 students who took the PARCC Assessment in District 39 last spring. Please note that current Grade 3 students did not take the PARCC assessments in Grade 2.
Halloween Costumes & Parades
Are your children already starting to discuss Halloween costumes like mine? For many children, it's a favorite holiday and one to which they really look forward. So the big question--and one that I'm already planning for myself--what should I wear?
As you purchase costumes, please remember that students are not allowed to bring weapons or wear a costume that "is in bad taste." Many popular characters are not appropriate developmentally for all of our students in school (such as Fortnite or Momo). Costumes need to be appropriate for school and not depict violence. Please have conversations with your children about what is appropriate. More information about classroom parties will be shared as we get closer to Halloween.
Parade Schedule:
Afternoon Kindergarten Parade: Tuesday, 10/30 at 2:55
Morning Kindergarten Parade: Wednesday, 10/31 at 9:40
Grades 1-4 Parade: Wednesday, 10/31 at 11:15
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, 10/3
- Picture Retake Day
- October Birthday Lunch with Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Ryan
Monday, 10/8
- No School (Columbus Day)
Friday, 10/12
- PTA Multicultural Potluck (6:00-7:30)
Saturday, 10/20
- PTA Parent Night
10/22-10/26
- Coat Drive for our Sister School (West Elementary in Zion)
10/24-10/26
- Fourth Grade on Outdoor Education Trip
Tuesday, 10/30
- PM Kindergarten Parade (2:55)
Wednesday, 10/31
- Half Day (Grades 1-4 dismissed at 11:55, AM K dismissed at 10:00)
- No School for EC or PM K
- Morning Kindergarten parade (9:40)
- Grades 1-4 parade (11:15)
From the PTA
MULTICULTURAL POTLUCK 10/12
All Romona families are invited to the Multicultural Potluck Dinner on Friday, October 12th from 6:00-7:30pm! Celebrate the wonderful diversity of our school community by bringing a dish to pass that is native to your culture, whether you were born in another country or here in the United States! Socialize with other Romona families in the cafeteria while kids enjoy activities in the gym. Sign up HERE!
ROMONA PARENT PARTY 10/20
Come to “Romona On The Rocks” and make new friends while catching up with old ones. Enjoy appetizers and drinks on Saturday, October 20th from 7:00-10:00pm at Ten Ninety Brewing and Taproom in Glenview. This is a FRIENDRaiser, not a Fundraiser. Let’s get to know each other and strengthen our wonderful community! Find out more about other exciting Romona parent events at the party. Tickets on sale this Monday 10/1 on the PTA Website!
PASS 39 MEETING 10/29
PASS 39 hosts Evening Education Meetings that focus on broader topics that are of interest among their parent members. The next meeting covers the topic of ADHD and takes place on October 29, 2018, 7:00-8:30pm at the Mikaelian Education Center (MEC; D39 Administrative offices).
A-TO-Z DIRECTORY ACCESS
Like knowing which kids are in your child’s class? Join the PTA and keep in touch with Romona families! Your $25 PTA membership includes complimentary online and smartphone app access to the AtoZ Directory and class lists. You should have received an email from our Directory Chair inviting you to verify your most current email address and contact information, along with an invitation to join the Romona PTA. If you did not receive this email, please contact our Directory Chair at directory@romonapta.org.
PLEASE SUPPORT iGNITE
Have YOU made an iGNITE donation yet? Romona’s iGNITE Fund pays for the enrichment activities like field trips, author visits, and more for ALL Romona students. The district does not pay for these things, Romona parents do. All students benefit, so we ask each family contribute $100 per student, however our goal is 100% participation, so please give what you can! The PTA is pleased to provide these opportunities for our students and we want them to continue! Please make your family’s donation today! Donate HERE!
NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY ALERT – LUNCH CLUBS
Lunch Clubs- Would you like to share your love of a specific hobby by leading a weekly lunch club during January-March 2019? The Romona Lunch Club committee is looking for individuals to lead lunch clubs on topics such as dance, Legos, photography, origami or your specific hobby! Please contact Julie Hanahan or Ilene Green at lunchRclubs@romonapta.org with questions or to volunteer.
Well Garden- Supervise kids in the garden to make sure they are safe and provide support for the many activities we plan. No gardening experience is necessary and younger, supervised siblings are welcome. Sign-up HERE.
Learning Commons- Help restock, re-shelve books and assist students with checking out books. Volunteer when your child’s class visits! Sign-up HERE.
Cafeteria Helper- You can assist the cafeteria cooks by serving food to children going through the hot lunch line. Sneak a peek at your child during lunch! Sign-up HERE.
ROMONA COAT DRIVE 10/22-10/26
Are you going through your closets and finding out which coats don’t fit anymore?! Hold onto those coats to donate to our sister school in Zion, IL. During October 22nd-26th the Romona PTA will set up boxes in the lobby to collect GENTLY used winter coats, snow pants, hats, gloves and scarves to donate. (Sorry- we are no longer able to accept boots.) Please help us help our neighbors! They greatly appreciate our generosity!
Community News
- Wilmette Rotary Club is running its annual BIG BOOK DRIVE at all District 39 schools from October 1st through November 15th.
- Wilmette Food Pantry is open every Tuesday 10:30-11:30 am at Trinity United Methodist Church.
- All are welcome to join in the festivities at Harper Elementary School's Hoedown on Sunday, September 30th, 11:30 - 2:30.
- Fall Registration is open for "GIRLS ON THE RUN" available to 3rd & 4th grade girls. Train for a 5K run September 11-November 15, 3:15-4:30 at Romona School.
- Chess-Ed is open to all Romona students and will be held on Wednesdays, 3:20 - 4:20 pm.
- Click here for more information.