Story posted Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Rosemont School Notes: Students To Study Geology At Ranch
Rosemont Elementary School students have been working hard in their classrooms and after-school programs.
According to Principal Kevin Anderson, seventh graders are going on a trip next week.
"They are going to White Pines Ranch in Oregon, IL, for their outdoor educational experience. Mr. Jones and Ms. Mason are going to be chaperones," stated Anderson.
During this annual event, students do geology work, learn life skills, go horseback riding and keep a journal of their experiences.
In other Rosemont School news:
* After the school day ends, students are invited to attend Homework Club at the Lange Park fieldhouse. For a fee, they are bussed to Lange Park and either do their homework or play games from 3 to 4 p.m. Club time is supervised by park district personnel Monday through Thursday.
* Rosemont hosted the Leyden-Norwood Athletic Conference boys' basketball tournament during the week of Jan. 25. The cheerleaders provided motivation and school spirit when they performed their dance.
* On Jan. 28, from 8:45 to 1 p.m., first graders took a field trip to Centre East Youth Theatre in Skokie.
* Junior high awards were presented in the gym at 10:50 a.m. on Jan. 29. The annual assembly recognizes the achievements of Rosemont's junior high students. Parents often attend.
* Report cards were sent home on Jan 29. Parent-Teacher conferences will be held Feb. 25 and 26.
* If your child will be four years old by Sept. 1 and is a full-time resident of Rosemont School District 78, he/she is eligible to take place in the preschool screening on Feb. 19 at 8:30 a.m. Appointments must be made. Call 847-825-0144. Parents must bring in a copy of their child's state or county issued birth certificate and a proof of residency.
Rosemont Elementary School is located at 6101 N. Ruby St.
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