Adriana Leiss

Hello Round Meadow parents,
Welcome to our kids 20-21 school year! What an unusual year it is going to be! And while we know this school year will look quite different than previous years, we are still committed to making sure Round Meadow continues to provide a quality education for our students while remaining flexible on how to best provide that opportunity to them.

The PFA will be hosting another meeting and Q&A session with Principal Brock on Tuesday, August 11 @ 6pm where we hope to answer many questions you may have about the funding Round Meadow receives from the state and what Round Meadow PFA provides as well as updates about the opening of Round Meadow on August 19. We welcome anyone who would like a better grasp of how the finances of public school will be impacted by this unprecedented time or has additional questions as the start of school approaches.

Join us for our JULY PFA MEETING VIA ZOOM. Mrs. Brock will be providing any updates she may have for the 2020-2021 school year. 

Zoom Link: 

http://us02web.zoom.us/j/82188888088
Meeting ID: 821 8888 7088

We hope to see you there!
Michelle and Felisa
RMPFA Co-Presidents

Hello Round Meadow families, 

Congratulations on completing the unprecedented, exciting, crazy 19-20 school year. I am such a proud principal knowing all of the hard work and dedication that went into finishing strong these last few months from our students, our staff and our parents. Go Colts!!! 

To our awesome 5th graders – I’m so grateful we were able to congratulate you yesterday in our drive through celebration. We wish you nothing but the best in your middle school adventures next school year! (HUGE thank you to our incredible PFA / Wacky Wed committee for throwing such a memorable event!) 

Please be on the lookout for information this summer shared from me, and Dr. Stepenosky around expectations for the fall. In case you missed it, please take a look at more information around the Virtual Academy distance learning option (sent 6/5/2020). 

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#LVReads – More information HERE for those who would like to participate in our district-wide summer reading program! 

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360 Counseling / Summer resources – More information HERE! Be sure to check out the new Mobile App as well as incredible ‘summer camp’ options! (free for K-5 students) 

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Yearbooks & Step it Up prizes! (RMPFA) – We’re still working out all of the details, but more information coming soon for a mid-July pickup arranged for those who participated in SiU and/or bought a yearbook! 

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Report Cards – Letters were sent (by grade level) earlier today on how to access and view report cards on Aeries for the 3rd Trimester. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. 

Reminder that information around grades was shared in mid-May from our Superintendent, Dr. Stepenosky (I’ve included that communication below, just in case) 

Spring Semester Grades 2020

After weeks of research and staff collaboration, the Board of Education approved a resolution during the May 12 Board meeting regarding grading during this time of physical school closure.  The resolution reflects the importance of continuing teaching and learning, including assessment, and evaluation.  Additionally, it reflects our understanding that students and families are experiencing diverse circumstances and challenges in their home learning environments, so adjustments to grading practices are necessary.  The resolution states that grading will be handled as follows:

• Elementary (TK-5th grade):  At the conclusion of the spring trimester (ending on June 10, 2020), teachers will provide information for students and parents in the comments section of the report card, as well as goals that will help support students in their academic progress.  The “1,” “2,” or “3” academic indicators will not be used on the spring 2020 standards-based report card.

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I want to give an extra special shoutout to our teacher retirees: Annette Hudgens and Peggy Stevenson! Thank you both for your incredible dedication and love that you’ve tirelessly put in during your time as a Colt – impacting so many of our RME families. We love you! 

As mentioned, I will continue to send updates regularly this summer as I have them for the 20-21 school year. Thank you for your patience, diligence and teamwork as we navigate these incredibly difficult times together. Wishing you and your family a restful, safe, healthy summer vacation. 

With pride,

 
Kirby Brock – Principal 

We will be hosting a school wide materials pickup/drop off over the last few days of school starting TODAY with TK/K and 1st grade. More information HERE!

Update…Our Virtual Art Fair deadline has been extended to Sunday, June 7th!! For more information, and/or to see your child’s individual featured artwork, please click HERE. We thank you in advance for your participation in this incredible fundraiser. (Reminder: to order – please visit pay4schoolstuff.com)

Good Morning Round Meadow Families, 

I am beyond thrilled to announce the launch of our Virtual Art Show TODAY! Starting now, you can visit pay4schoolstuff.com and purchase your student’s artwork – framed! 

Because we’re not together in person looking at these incredible pieces of art in our MPR (as we normally would be), we’ve created a video of sample student work from every class! To access, please follow the link below: 

Round Meadow’s Virtual Art Show – Student Sample Video 

Want to see your individual student’s work?! Stay tuned!! – Later this week teachers will be sharing a grade-level specific video featuring every students’ masterpieces! 

Purchases can be made anytime between now and Wednesday, June 3rd. Pickup times will be announced soon, and will coincide with a school-wide materials pickup the last week of school.

We thank you in advance for supporting our incredible art program and our RM PFA. Any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask and most importantly… enjoy! 

Proud Principal, 

Kirby Brock

Friday, May 8th is COLOR DAY hosted by our Student Council!