Wednesday Weekly

Spirit Week: 9/23-9/27

9/27 Early Release Day 10:45

9/28 Homecoming Parade 10:15

10/2 Walk to School Day

10/7 Author/Illustrator David Biedrzycki Visits Roslyn Road

10/8-Region Kitchen Fundraiser

Due to a change in school code by the Illinois State Board of Education, this school year a medical note is required for parents/guardians who select the: “MEDUE: Medical/Dental Appointment” excuse option for their student in Infinite Campus or call their student out of school for a medical/dental appointment.

The revised school code defines "valid cause" for absence as the following: Illness, including the mental or behavioral health of the student; attendance at a verified medical or therapeutic appointment; appointment with a victim services provider. Please note that the student’s absence will be marked unexcused in Infinite Campus until a medical note is provided.

We understand this is a change in practice from previous years. Please know that our front office is here to help answer any questions or concerns you may have.

Roslyn Running Club started last week on Thursday. All 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students are invited to participate on their own. Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students may attend with an adult present to supervise them. Parents may coordinate with other parents to supervise their children. This club will normally meet after school on Mondays and Thursdays at 2:45 - 3:30 PM. Running will take place primarily on the Roslyn Fitness Path and Roslyn fields. Supervision and activities will be provided by Mr. Nettis, and assisted by Roslyn parent volunteers that are helping to supervise their K-2nd students.. Thank you parents for all of your fabulous support in our programs! For additional information and to register, click here.

During the first half of 2024, more than 2,500 community members collaborated on a plan to continue to improve Barrington 220's aging school buildings. The final $64M community-driven plan will go to you, the voter, for approval as a referendum question on this November 5 election ballot. If successful, the referendum will:

• Increase Safety & Security throughout Barrington 220
• Build a New Community Auditorium at Barrington High School
• Enhance STEAM and Instructional Spaces for Students

Join us at one of our upcoming community meetings to learn more about the referendum, tour current spaces, and see why these improvements are needed:

• Noon Saturday, Sept. 28 at Barrington High School (immediately following the homecoming parade)

Thank you so much to everyone for a successful tie dye day yesterday! The kids had a great time making art they can wear! HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents who donated towards supplies to make this event the fun day it was! Thank you to Ms. Luby for so graciously allowing us to borrow her room for the day. Thank you to Allison Cochran, Felicia Mason, and Erin and Greg Steilen for organizing such a wonderful event! Last but not least, thank you to the parent volunteers who came and helped the day run smoothly.

Thank you so much to everyone for a successful tie dye day yesterday! The kids had a great time making art they can wear! HUGE THANK YOU to all the parents who donated towards supplies to make this event the fun day it was! Thank you to Ms. Luby for so graciously allowing us to borrow her room for the day. Thank you to Allison Cochran, Felicia Mason, and Erin and Greg Steilen for organizing such a wonderful event! Last but not least, thank you to the parent volunteers who came and helped the day run smoothly.

Monday, 9/23: Wear Your Grade Level Colors

Tuesday, 9/24: Hero Day ( Wear your favorite Sport's Team or Hero wear)

Wednesday,9/25: Wacky Tacky (Dress mismatched or inside out)

Thursday,9/26: Rainbow Day (wear as many colors of the rainbow in one outfit)

Friday,9/27: Spirit Wear (Dress in Bulldog gear or school colors)

Let’s celebrate our Bulldog Spirit in the BHS Homecoming parade! This year's theme

is Under the Stars. The 2024 Homecoming Parade will be held on Saturday,

September 28. The parade will kick off at around 10:15am near the Metra lot and

continue west on Main Street to BHS. If you wish to participate in the upcoming

Homecoming Parade to represent Roslyn, meet in the Metra Commuter Lot at

9:45, Saturday, September 28th. Look for the Roslyn Road banner and the

Bulldog! Students must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Mrs. O’Brien if you

have questions. adobrien@barrington220.org

With thanks to our generous Roslyn Road PTO, we are delighted to be welcoming award-winning author and illustrator, David Biedrzycki on Monday, October 7. This week in library classes we are diving into his world of art and storytelling. If you would like to learn more about him, please visit his website at https://www.davidbiedrzycki.com/. If you are interested in ordering a book, click here for more information.

We are looking for clothing donations for the Roslyn Health Office. The clothing will be on hand to assist students who are in need of a change of clothes (due to a variety of reasons) throughout the school day. Please send in items to Nurse Alice by October 1. Sign Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CA9AE22AAF9C16-51512328-stock

It's back!! Help us support our lovely 5th graders by purchasing LOU MALNATI'S pizza vouchers that can be redeemed for a 9" deep dish frozen pizza at any Lou Malnati's location of your choice! Cheese, Sausage, Pepperoni, and Spinach! These make for a great gift, a quick after school snack, an easy dinner, or a wonderful donation towards the Cuba Township Food Pantry. 1 for $15 or 3 for $42. Click here to purchase!

Thank you to everyone who came our first PTO meeting! It was great to see so many parents there. See the meeting minutes attached here.

Also, if you are looking to get involved, we'd love to have the help. Here are a few opportunities that need volunteers! Email roslynptosecretary@gmail.com if you are interested.

Please click here for a listing of Volunteer Opportunities!

If you haven’t yet paid your PTO dues ($15/student) you can do so HERE. Membership dues help ensure the PTO can provide each and every student with a yearbook to take home on our favorite day of the year- Field Day! Membership dues also help support PTO programs at Roslyn Road School, including field day, assemblies, author visits, teacher/staff honorariums and more! Fundraising opportunities throughout the year make up the balance.

National Walk to School Day is on Wednesday, October 2! If you are able to help lead local Roslyn neighborhoods please sign up HERE.

As we start the new year, please consider joining us for Barrington Children’s Charities P.O.P. program (Packs of Plenty), which provides eligible children with a bag full of nutritious food to eat over the weekend. This is a weekly event, but you can volunteer for a single day or become a regular!

Packing sessions are 9-10AM at Sunny Hill Elementary, typically on Thursdays. This is a great way to get involved when it works for your schedule and truly make a difference. Use the sign up below to volunteer. Email any questions to Sarah Ruger at s.pifkin@gmail.com.

Sign Up Genius

Looking for something to do with your kids on one of the new early release days? You're in luck because Chuck E. Cheese in Arlington Heights (41 West Rand Road) is supporting our school! Bring your kids on Friday, September 27th for a fun filled day! 20% of all purchases made will go back to the Roslyn PTO! Just make sure to mention that you are with Roslyn Road Elementary School when paying. Please reach out to Liz Nota at liznota33@gmail.com with any questions

The Yearbook Team would love to have your photos! Submit any photos that you would like in the yearbook to the Roslyn Rd Yearbook Drive. Students love seeing their back-to-school photos and photos of events throughout the year. Submit your photos here.

Region Kitchen which is located at 718 W Northwest Highway, is doing their first ever fundraiser with Roslyn! On Tuesday, October 8, Roslyn families are invited to dine at Region or do take out. Reservations are encouraged and can be made online or over the phone. Please mention that you are dining in support of Roslyn when making a reservation or ordering takeout. In rare cases, takeout will not be available if the dining room is extremely busy. The donation will not be valid if any reward dollars, gift cards, or coupons are used for payment. UberEats and Door Dash orders are also NOT included. Forgot to mention Roslyn? No worries! They have very generously ordered to donate 10% of total net sales for the evening to our school. So please spread the word to all of your neighbors, friends, and Roslyn alumni! Please reach out to Liz Nota at mailto:liznota33@gmail.com with any questions.

Did you know Roslyn School has a Cub Scout Pack? We meet typically the 2nd Thursday of the month for Pack meetings, and 4th Thursday of the month for grade-specific Den meetings. Both boys and girls are welcome, and grades K through 5! For any families interested in joining the Cub Scout Pack or learning more about it, we will have a Parent Information Session by Google Meet with the Pack leaders on Wednesday Sept. 18th, at 7pm. Check out the Google calendar link below, the meeting link is included in the calendar event. Other upcoming events:

• Thurs, Sept. 26th, 6:30-7:45 - Den meetings at Roslyn Rd, Multipurpose room
• Thurs, Oct. 10th, 6:30-7:45 - Pack meeting at Roslyn Rd, Multipurpose room - Pumpkin Carving!