Reardan Weekly

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Reardan-Edwall School District community for their support as we are currently passing (52%) the Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) levy. Your endorsement of this crucial initiative demonstrates a profound commitment to the future of our students and the vitality of our schools. This levy renewal ensures the continuation of essential programs, resources, and opportunities that enrich the educational experience for all learners in our district.

Together, we are investing in the potential of every student, nurturing a vibrant learning environment where they can thrive and achieve their individual educational goals. Thank you for recognizing the importance of education and for standing with us in being ALL IN to ensure that EVERY student is known, loved, and learning.

The election does not certify until a week from today. Regardless of if you voted or how you voted, I am going to personally make it a priority this spring to enhance our understanding of how bonds and levies are perceived and impact our community.

It is an honor to serve you as superintendent.

Sincerely,

Eric

Wrestlers @ State Individual Awards

Carson Kline - 2nd Place!

Conner Kline - 3rd Place!

Carson Durbin - 5th Place!

Middle School Boys Basketball VS Liberty on Tuesday February 20

C squad 4:00

JV 5:00

Varsity 6:00

WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO:

• Network of Like-Minded Families
• Family Supported Learning
• Serve K-12 students through school at home, online learning and/or dual enrollment
• Individualized student prescription for learning
• Provide secular curriculum, support, guidance and help monitor progress of students
• Assist families in reaching their student's academic and personal goals
• On-site Enrichment Classes
• Field Trips throughout the school year
• Bridge between off-site families and Reardan-Edwall School District
• Build relationships with students, parents, staff & the community
• Cheerleaders for students and families

If you would like to learn more about the Options Program, please email us at options@reardansd.net or call us at (509)796-2701 ext 5.

A multitude of fun and festivities occurred throughout the week. Preschool is currently studying pets and how to take care of them. Mrs. Ashleigh brought her pet parrot Charlie for students to learn about. They got to pet him, see his cage, learn how to take care of him, as well as learn how to safely handle him. They have had additional pets visit such as a dog named Banelli, lizards, and a few cats. A veterinarian is scheduled to come in to talk more about caring for pets. The preschoolers also have class pets that; Spike the goldfish, Jerry the snail, and many unnamed worms.

Mrs. Clouse's 3rd grade class earned all their PAX minutes in The Good Behavior Game. As a reward, they celebrated with a pajama and stuffed animal party.

The 4th annual 100th day fashion show took place on Friday February 9th. TK-2nd grade students were encouraged to express their creativity by designing their own t-shirts or hats with 100 items. Students then got to walk the ‘red carpet’ to show off their designs. Parents and guardians were invited to attend the show to join in the celebration.

The kids heart challenge wraps today, February 16th. We are sitting at 54% of our goal to raise $5000. Additionally, Health and fitness just concluded their jump rope unit. Jump roping is not only just a fun activity for kids. It also boosts cardiovascular health, increases endurance, enhances balance and coordination, boosts mental focus, strengthens bones, and increases bone density. Badminton is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, February 20th.

Reminder-The cut-off time for getting bus passes or change-of-plan messages is 2:00 PM, unless it’s a genuine emergency. TImes after that point in the school day are often difficult to relay messages to students, as classes are often in locations other than their classrooms. This plan will help eliminate chaos for the Transportation Department, your child, and the front office.

No School February 19th-President’s Day

Friday, February 23rd is Superhero Day at the elementary. Come to school dressed as a superhero.

Last week was counselor appreciation week, and we want to give a special thanks to the two counselors who work with our MS students, Catheryn Logwood and Jon Rogers. Students see them at lunch each day, teaching life skills lessons, running WDFY meetings, and working with large groups of students during homeroom on topics such as conflict resolution. We are so thankful for them!

We are getting excited about our Middle School Ski/Snowboard trip coming up on February 21! All middle school students were invited to attend, and if your student has returned the general permission slip, please BE SURE to sign both the equipment AND the ski lesson waivers. Students must have both of those completed prior to Tuesday, February 20th in order to attend. This is going to be a fantastic day! Students will also need cold weather gear: snow pants, jacket, hat and gloves. We do have some gear available to loan out, so please email Debi Newsum at dnewsum@reardansd.net if you need anything.

Students have been doing so well meeting lunch expectations that we are on track to choose our own seats starting in March. It has been so pleasant during lunch with students self-regulating. Reminder that students who are tardy to class will serve lunch detention the following day. Our expectation is that all students are ready to learn with the tardy bell rings for each class. At the end of February we will have our PBIS rewards day for all students with no tardies and no major behavior referrals.

This week students made ice cream in Mrs. V’s science class during a lab that focused on states of matter and transfer of energy. The best science lab is one you can enjoy eating if you follow directions carefully! We are celebrating our 8th grade students who are playing for the High School girls’ basketball team–their crossover game against Tonasket is Friday at 7 pm. Our boys Middle School basketball team is doing great–we have three teams who are giving it their all this season.

Hi Parents,

This week I have some information from SchoolSafety.Gov on firearm storage.

Safe firearm storage is one of many preventative actions that you can take in keeping our school community and school buildings and grounds safe. When firearms are stored safely, it can help prevent them from getting into the hands of children and teens, who may use them to, intentionally or unintentionally, harm themselves or others. If you have firearms in your home or if your child spends time in a space where firearms are present, there are important steps that can be taken to keep firearms secured and out of reach of unintended users.

Firearm-Related Injuries and Deaths:

• Since 2018, there have been more than 100 school shooting incidents per year in our country and those numbers have steadily increased.

• Approximately three-quarters of perpetrators in school-based active shooter situations acquired their firearm from the home of a parent or close relative. This illustrates the close connection between your role as families, caregivers, and guardians and the role of keeping students safe while on school grounds.

• However, this issue goes beyond school-based active shooter situations and includes a variety of firearm injury types, including interpersonal violence, suicide, and unintentional fatal and nonfatal firearm injuries.

• More than 4 million children live in a household with at least one unlocked and loaded firearm. Studies have found that households with both locked firearms and locked ammunition have significantly lower risks of self-inflicted firearm injuries and even lower risks of unintentional firearm injuries among children and teens compared to households that did not safely store firearms

Safe Firearm Storage: Actions to Take to Keep Our Communities Safe

Safe firearm storage can help prevent and minimize the risk of firearm-related deaths and injuries. Everyone, both firearm owners and non-owners, has a role to play in building awareness of safe, responsible firearm storage. Below are simple, highly effective practices that can help to reduce firearm-related incidents in our community and help protect our kids. In addition to these practices, it is important to also engage children and adolescents in conversations about the dangers associated with using firearms and what to do and not do in the event they access a firearm, to prevent fatal or non-fatal injuries.

Safely Store Firearms: Store firearms—always unloaded—in a tamper proof locked cabinet, box, safe, firearm vault, or storage case that children or other unauthorized adults cannot access.

• Safely Store Ammunition: Store ammunition in a separate, tamper-proof locked cabinet, safe, firearm vault, or storage case that children or other unauthorized adults cannot access.

• Secure Firearms: Use trigger locks or cable locks to prevent a firearm from firing. (More information can be found on the Safe Firearm Storage Fact Sheet, developed by the U.S. Department of Justice.)

· Trigger locks use a mechanism that clamps down around the trigger or trigger housing to prevent it from being pressed (Note: trigger locks should not be installed on loaded firearms).