Dear RNS Parents,

By now, I hope you all been able to schedule a conference time with your child’s teachers to discuss their growth and development. Please make the most of this opportunity by preparing any questions or concerns in advance and learning more about the wonderful work your children are doing at school!

Thank you to all of our RNS families for making this year’s Diaper Drive a great success! Your generosity is supporting Keeping Families Covered and makes a real difference for families in our community. We are so grateful for your kindness and for teaching our children the importance of giving back. A huge thank you to Meagan Shanahan Pheil (Cassidy, A Class) for leading an incredibly successful Diaper Drive! Please look for the next opportunity to give - holiday gift giving - soon.

Warmly,
Susan 

Our popular Gift Card Give Back Fundraiser has launched!

• This fundraiser program comes at no additional cost to you or RNS. All you need to do is purchase a gift card at face value and RNS receives a percentage back.
• A list of participating retailers can be found HERE 
• A paper order form can be found HERE
• We will have both paper and online ordering this year! Use the QR code below to go directly to online ordering!

Independent Play! As we enter a very busy season of holiday festivities and family togetherness, finding a balance between activity and down time can be a challenge. Additionally, while parents are attempting to achieve that balance, it is so helpful when children are able to play independently! Don't miss Sue Stolzer's workshop TONIGHT at 7pm which features Nurturing Independent Play!  To register, click HERE.

ScreenLessPlayMore-WhenKidsDon'tPlay

We live in a digital world, and it’s clear that screens are here to stay. Still, it’s so important to find balance and help our children spend more time playing, exploring, and connecting beyond the screen. This podcast highlights the amazing benefits of play- especially outdoor play- and how it gives children endless opportunities to develop problem solving skills, grow resilience, and support emotional regulation.

Our Partner, The Alliance for Early Childhood, is providing two new offerings for parents! 

• Unlocking The Power of Play: A Modern Parent’s Guide with Sue Stolzer. For more information and to register, click HERE
• Circle of Security Parenting Program with Molly Pope-Have you ever wished your child came with an instruction manual that would help you know exactly what to do and how to manage difficult feelings, behaviors and moments?  Join Molly for an 8-week Circle of Security parenting group from October 7- December 2, 7:00-8:30pm at the Counseling Center of the North Shore, Winnetka, IL. Learn more HERE and register HERE.

Payton Picazo (W/F Two Can), along with parents Kaitlin Lo and Robbie Picazo, welcomed new sister Kennedy, born in October!