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Royce Elementary School
825 Liberty Avenue Beloit, WI 53511
Phone: (608) 361-2900 Fax: (608) 361-2920

Grace Okoli, Principal
(608) 361-2910
Upcoming Events (Calendar)
Feb 9
Common Sense Parenting Workshop
Feb 10
11:30 Student Dismissal; Professional Development Inservice
Feb 11
PTO Family Valentine Activity Night
Feb 12
Bring Somebody Special; Valentine Luncheon
Feb 16
Common Sense Parenting Workshop
Feb 23
Common Sense Parenting Workshop
Feb 25
Spring Pictures
Feb 26
No School
Mar 9
Celebration of Learning Fair

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Vision Statements 

We envision a Royce student as a self-disciplined, independent learner who works cooperatively and respectfully with others.

We envision a Royce staff member as a highly qualified, skilled instructor with high expectations for all who inspires students and families by focusing on success for each individual.

We envision our curriculum as being focused on high academic and personal achievement. 

We envision our school environment as a warm, welcoming, respectful community which is safe and inclusive, where parents and other community members are involved and supportive.

As part of this vision we want to continue to develop the following:

  1. A strong academic program supporting district and state standards.
  2. Collaborative opportunities for staff in assisting students to achieve success.
  3. The use of technology as a tool for teaching and learning.
  4. A strong program that links home and school and involves parents in student achievement.
  5. An emphasis on "Life Skills" such as responsibility, respect, caring, etc. which are necessary for students to be successful.
  6. Opportunities for students to work in smaller groups to assist in student achievement.
  7. Extended day activities that would allow for additional opportunities for student growth.

 

  Principal News (Archived Letters)
  A Letter from Dr. Okoli
 


Dear Royce Family,


Happy New Year and welcome back to all our students! I am looking forward to the success of our students for the rest of the 2009-2010 school year.


Being here at Royce has been very enjoyable and fascinating for me as I watch your children learn and grow daily. The faculty and staff continue to work very hard to provide strategies for each child's success while taking their uniqueness into consideration, as our world becomes increasingly globally-focused and internationally-minded. I thank you for allowing us to partner with you as we move forward.

Schoolwork requires time and effort, and I would like to encourage you to continue to partner with us at Royce to develop in your children the requirements for a successful school experience. Please look for information in the newsletter for various parent workshops here at Royce that would focus on our new reading and mathematics programs, and also on our schoolwide behavior plan.


I have very high expectations for your child's success. As the principal, I will do what it takes for your child to achieve his/her highest potential as a student. I continue to look forward to getting to know each of the children more and helping them with their learning.


To that end, I invite you and your child to let me know any special interests and/or needs related to learning. I encourage you to talk with your child about his/her goals, successes, and difficulties with the learning that takes place here at Royce.


As we come to a close of the end of the semester, I look forward to sending report cards that show your student's progress by January 29th. I look forward to a second semester that will be even more fascinating and filled with new learning.


Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns about your child's school experience here at Royce.


Sincerely,


Grace Okoli, EdD

Principal

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The best search engine for answering simple kid questions like, "How does an iceberg form?" or "What causes hiccups?"
This site encourages young naturalists to actively participate in wildlife conservation, including building a backyard habitat for birds and butterflies.
This terrific extension of CBC's educational and entertaining programming for kids targets specific ages like preschool, afterschool and teens. Activities include non-violent games like Canuck Rally and interactive horoscopes.
Games, brain twisters and colouring-book activities for a variety of age groups help make math fun. A great site for kids who are struggling with multiplication and need to practise their skills.
The creators of the popular Discovery channel initially designed this site with parents and teachers in mind - but the fun activities have major kid-appeal too. A favorite feature is the learning adventures that let kids explore everything from Cleopatra's palace to the space station.
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This is a one-stop reference source of kid-friendly facts and articles. The award-winning site also has loads of interactive tools that encourage kids to improve their math, spelling and vocabulary.
Interactive tools and games like Grammar Gorillas and MathCar Racing entice kids to learn. Inspire
A great place for kids to find things to do - not just at the computer, but anywhere. The million and one games, magic tricks, recipes, experiments and craft projects will put a stop to the "Mom, I'm bored" syndrome. Educate and Learn
This site was created by a not-for-profit organization so girls and young women would have place to speak their minds and share their ideas. Topics cover everything from cool careers and volunteering to creative writing diaries.
This award-winning site clearly and concisely tells kids (and adults!) how different things work - from the everyday (how automobile engines run) to the unusual (how Jell-O sets).
This site was created by a group of US librarians so kids could find age-appropriate Web content on everything from science to health to popular entertainment. All links are non-commercial and non-violent.
The best place on the Web for kids to find information about their favorite books and authors, including excerpts from the hottest new releases.
A perfect place for budding astronomers to learn about the galaxy. Kids can receive up-to-the-minute bulletins about space programs or use the multimedia section to view current images in space.
The best part of this all-round great site is the current affairs section, written in easy-to-understand language, so kids can keep on top of new archaeological digs and historical discoveries.
The activities and games on this award-winning site feature many of the characters from kids' favorite TV shows, including Caillou, Clifford, Barney and Oscar the Grouch. Easy navigation makes it friendly for young and first-time Internet users. There's also an extensive resource section for parents and teachers.
This no-frills site helps kids learn science the easy, hands-on way with clear, detailed answers to their questions and lots of fun projects and experiments.
Translated into six languages, the rich content and resources on this United Nations-sponsored site let children participate in a global community over the Web.
Multimedia presentations, image galleries and interactive games make learning Canadian history and geography a lot more fun.
The ultimate kid-friendly search engine. Based on the popular adult Yahoo! site, it's a safe place for children to look for information and has a great list of age-appropriate reference links.
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STUDENT COUNCIL with Mrs. Eilertson & Mrs. Johnson


The Royce Student Council is made up of third through fifth grade students and two advisors. The fifth graders fill the officer positions, which are President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Announcers. There are two room representatives from each third through fifth grade classrooms. The officers and room representatives meet monthly to plan and organize activities. The room representatives report student council activities to their classroom. The officers report weekly to one classroom in kindergarten through second grade.

Monthly activities include Fun Days and Goal Assemblies. During the school year the student council plans and organizes activities for the Royce students, the Beloit community, and fund raisers for school projects. Some of these activities are a Food Drive, Math or Science Olympics, Caring Cards for nursing home residents, Penny Wars, Game Day, and Box Tops for Education.

SAFETY PATROL with Mrs. Sperger & Mrs. Prado


Anyone may serve on patrol if they:

A. Go through a training session.

B. Take a written test.

C. Train with the adult supervisor.

D. Get a belt, badge, hat and raincoat.

F. Must be willing and able to be at school by 7:30 a.m. daily.


Classroom Requirements:

A. Follow "No Harm, No Hurt" rule.

B. Live and practice daily "Life Skills."

C. No detentions.

D. No time outs.

E. All work must be completed and turned in.

   
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Fun Brain for Parents Educational games are the highlight of this site. The games cover all interest areas and target specific age levels. There are "parent-kid challenges," "homework relief," and "books on the run" links. Also linked to this site, there is a family education newsletter that helps with school, life, entertainment, and special needs issues.
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KidsReads This website shares reviews of "cool new books" and authors. The books are categorized by age and by genre. There is a link for podcasts and another for book clubs. The newsletter highlights the newest and best on the site.
Leveled Book List A Leveled Book List for helping children chose books at their reading level.
PBS For Parents This site contains guides on a variety of topics such as child development, curriculum connections, and technology for kids. It also shares information on hot issues in education. On the lighter side, there are games, stories, and guides to the TV programs offered by PBS.
Scholastic for Parents This site contains age appropriate guides for helping your child learn to love reading. Divided into early childhood and school age children, the site also contains resources for helping your child with math, technology and other subjects. Additionally, there is an array of information about family matters.
Time for Kids Teacher's Homepage This site shares diverse resources for parents including virtual tours around the world, kid-appropriate current events stories, homework help, and games.
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