Romona Review
10.20.17
From the Principal
We believe that the home-school connection is key to your child's success in school! To that end, we are constantly trying to improve our communication with you and so we are using a new format for our principal newsletters. We hope you enjoy it!
Please look at the different sections below to learn about what's happening at Romona.
Have a wonderful weekend,
Cindy
School Pictures
Pictures are going home today with your children, so please check your child's backpack. If you don't like the photos, your child can bring them to Retake Day on November 1st and get another one taken.
If you did not order pictures, an online proof of your child’s school picture is online at shop.hrimaging.com. You will need your child’s subject number to order. It can be looked up online by entering your child’s school ID number when you click the ‘Need help signing in?” link. You can still order online by selecting “Order After Picture Day.”
Halloween
You will be getting more information about classroom Halloween parties from your child's teacher. Kindergarten-fourth grade students will be participating in parades, weather-permitting. Please see the schedule below for the K-4 parades.
Monday, 10/30 at 2:55: Afternoon Kindergarten Halloween Parade
Tuesday, 10/31 at 9:45: Morning Kindergarten Halloween Parade
Tuesday, 10/31 at 11:15: Grades 1-4 Halloween Parade
Board of Education Meeting
The monthly Board of Education meeting is Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 PM at the MEC. Below are a couple of topics that may be of interest. If you can’t make the meeting, you can view it live or later, either on the District website or on Channel 6. Highlights of the meeting will be emailed and posted online within a day or two.
- 2017-18 Strategic Plan and Superintendent Goals
- Highcrest Proposed Construction update
- 2017 Estimate of Levy
- Transportation Update
- Select Student Fees
Upcoming Dates
Tonight: PTA Multicultural Potluck (6:00, Romona)
Next Week, 10/23-10/27: Winter Gear Drive
Monday, 10/23: Board of Education Meeting (7:00, MEC)
October 25th-27th: Fourth Grade Outdoor Education Trip
Monday, 10/30 at 2:55: Afternoon Kindergarten Halloween Parade
Tuesday, 10/31 at 9:45: Morning Kindergarten Halloween Parade
Tuesday, 10/31 at 11:15: Grades 1-4 Halloween Parade
Tuesday, October 31st: No Early Childhood or PM Kindergarten classes
Wednesday, November 1st: Picture Retake Day
From the PTA
RED GALA
SAVE THE DATE! This year's PTA Fundraising Gala will be held on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at the Wilmette Golf Club. More details to follow in 2018! If you have something you would like to donate to the Gala's online auction, please contact the committee at redgala@romonapta.org. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
SISTER SCHOOL COAT DRIVE
Time to clean out those coat closets! October 23rd-27th we will be collecting GENTLY used winter coats, snow pants, hats, gloves and scarves (sorry we are no longer allowed to accept boots). Boxes will be in the lobby for easy drop off of your items. Donations will go to our sister school in Zion, IL, who greatly appreciates your generosity. Thank you!
STOCK THE LOUNGE
Help us stock the lounge for the Romona staff during conferences. Please sign up to donate at least one item HERE and deliver to Romona’s office between 8:30 - 9:30 on Thursday, November 9. The teachers and staff will be so thankful for these treats during conferences. Questions? – email teacherapp@romonapta.org
MULTICULTURAL POTLUCK
Mark your Calendars for the Multicultural Potluck October 20th from 6:00-7:30! Socialize with other Romona families while enjoying music from North Shore Music in the cafeteria, an Around the World Dance Party, a demonstration by the North Shore Martial Arts Black Belt Club and other fun activities in the gym. Event is FREE, just SIGN UP, bring a dish to share, and enjoy!
LUNCH CLUBS
Are you, a family member or friend looking for an opportunity to volunteer at Romona? The Romona Lunch Club committee is looking for individuals to lead lunch clubs from January-March 2018. Share your love of dance, Legos, photography, Pokémon and more by leading a weekly lunch club. Contact Julie Hanahan or Ilene Green at lunchRclubs@romonapta.org with questions or to volunteer.
BOXTOPS
Send in Box Tops! Download the app for extra $$$. Send Box Tops in by Friday, October 20 to be entered in a drawing for a SleepUnder ticket. Box Tops can simply be tossed in a baggie. Earn even more for Romona with the Box Top Bonus App. Create an account on your desktop; download an app for your phone; scan receipts for bonus earnings. Lysol is offering $10 for buying five products. Check it out!
D39 FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
D39’s Annual Family Bingo Night is on October 20th at 6pm at the Wilmette Masonic Lodge! Enjoy multiple rounds, multiple winners, and multiple prizes! Admission - $15 per person (includes one Bingo Card) $5 each additional card. Pizza, salad, chips and sodas available for purchase.
DONATE TO IGNITE TODAY
Every student at Romona has access to innovative, hands-on programs that not only bring to life the curriculum taught in schools but helps build skill sets integral to future success like field trips, outside speakers and performances. What you might not know is that these programs are NOT paid for by the school district. They are funded by Romona families through IGNITE.
IGNITE is the Romona PTA's way to fund these enrichment activities for our students. It aims to enhance curriculum-based learning, build skills that drive characteristics of successful learners, and promote social and emotional awareness. Every dollar you donate goes directly back to your children and is tax deductible! If you haven't already donated, please consider doing so. IGNITE a passion for learning!
A TO Z & PTA MEMBERSHIP
Parents, want to stay involved in the PTA happenings at Romona Elementary? It is important to log into your A to Z account, verify your personal information and "opt in" to receiving PTA e-mails. For those of you who did not receive the initial e-mail, please contact our directory chair at directory@romonapta.org
We encourage all parents to verify their data to ensure that they can be easily contacted, but only paid PTA members will be able to view the entire directory and use it for looking up a student’s name and get GPS driving directions to their home, filtering students by class to get class or grade level lists, e-mailing, texting, or calling parents directly from the app as well as marking favorite contacts for easy access.
Community News
- League of Women Voters of Wilmette hosts buffet dinner and State of the Village meeting with Village Leaders on November 1st at 6:00 pm. Register by October 27th.
- League of Women Voters of Wilmette & Wilmette Public Library host informational meeting on IL School Funding Reform - SB 1947 at Wilmette Library on November 5th 7:00 - 8:30 pm
- PEDAL POWER is collecting gently used bicycles to reward CPS students for making honor roll! Drop off in Wilmette at McKenzie Elementary School November 11th 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Other drop off sites available.
- New Trier HS Football Schedule is posted online.
- Wilmette Rotary Club hosts annual BIG BOOK DRIVE October 2nd - November 15th. Donate books at any D39 school.
- Register now for Wilmette Park District’s Saturday Basketball for boys & girls grades 4-8.
- Free sneak peek of WTTW’s “Nature Cat” Screening at Wilmette Theatre for kids ages 3-7 Saturday October 28th at 9:30 am.
- Youth Connection is hosting a fundraiser at Skokie Chipotle Saturday, October 28th, 4:00-8:00 pm. Show the flyer or state your support for Youth Connection of Wilmette to donate 50%.
- Click here for more information.