The Golden Apple

Hello RLAS-116! We have another short newsletter for you this month as we head into winter break next week. Take a look below for a peak at what our students and staff have been up to this holiday season!

We are so excited to announce that Round Lake's own Justin Frieman has been selected as one of 14 educators in the country to be awarded the Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad (Short-term) grant from the American Association of Teachers of French. This grant will bring French teachers and curriculum writers to the University of San Pedro in Cote d'Ivoire to learn and write K-16 French curricular units on a variety of topics including women entrepreneurs, beekeepers and local storytellers.

Mr. Frieman is an educational technology specialist for Round Lake Schools and is the theater manager for Round Lake High School. He was selected from 90 applicants to participate in this incredible opportunity. Please join us in sending our congratulations. We are so proud to have you in our district, Mr. Frieman!

If you are a parent or guardian of Pre-K through fifth-grader with an Individualized Education Program (IEP), we invite you to attend our Special Education in the Home event tonight, Dec. 17, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Ellis Elementary School. Our staff will provide you with support on behavioral and functional strategies to use in your home, and more. We hope to see you tonight!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Winter Spectacular Shows at Round Lake High School this past weekend! Our students had a blast performing and we appreciate everyone who came out to support them. We hope you have a wonderful winter break!

We had a wonderful time celebrating all of our talented students last week at our All-District Art Show. Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our students' creativity, and to our staff who encourage them to explore their talents and hone their skills. We can't wait until next year!

Special Education in the Home

• Dec. 17, 5:30 p.m., Ellis

Combined Middle School Choir Concert

• Dec. 17, 6:30 p.m., Round Lake High

No School Days

• Dec. 23 - Jan. 3, Winter Break, No School

E-Learning Day

• Jan. 17, K-5 Remote Learning