Reardan Weekly

Literacy Night

RECAP/Title 1/Reardan P.I.E. are sponsoring Native American Storytelling and Literacy Night on Wednesday, April 23. P.I.E. sponsored dinner from 5:30-6:00, with storytelling to follow from 6:00-7:00. Join us in the commons for this fun, family event. All children in attendance will receive a free book.

Read-A-Thon is Coming

Our K–6 Read-A-Thon runs from April 21 to May 5, and it's a fun way to keep students excited about reading as the school year winds down!

Sign up now so your child's minutes count toward classroom competitions.
In-class reading counts, and there will be prizes for the most minutes read!
Your child should have brought home a flyer with classroom-specific info.
Sign-up is quick and easy – check out this tutorial: Read-A-Thon Tutorial

We chose Read-A-Thon because it encourages reading, helps build stronger skills, and supports school-wide goals. Plus, students can help earn things they've been asking for—like new playground equipment and assemblies!

Let’s get reading!

Early Childhood Parent Meeting

Do you have a child who is 3, 4, or 5 years old? If so, please join us on Wednesday, May 7 at 5:30 p.m. in the elementary library to learn more about registration and our early childhood programs, including ECEAP Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten (TTK), and Kindergarten.

Upcoming Dates

P.I.E.-sponsored Drama Club will run from Friday, April 11, to Friday, June 6, meeting each Friday from 2:45 to 4:30 p.m. To participate, students must have a signed permission slip and must be picked up from the library by 4:30 p.m.

If you have any questions, please reach out to reardanpie@gmail.com.

No School – May 1–2

Spring 5th–12th Grade Band Concert – May 28 7:00–8:00 p.m. in the High School Gym.

Ms. Byers’ class came and did art with kindergarten. They painted an Easter Egg using five different colors and trying out different designs. Next week, kindergarten will write 2 sentences about their egg.

Welcome to spring in middle school! We have been enjoying the sunshine this week. Our focus this month is the character trait of Perseverance–not giving up when things are difficult. Each day our ASB students read a quote in the morning announcements and remind students that they will get to attend the end of the month celebration if they have no major office referrals and their grades are all “C”s and above. This had led to great conversation with students about the value of working hard to achieve a goal.

Ms. Koch’s students participated in a “speed dating” event to make selections for their upcoming novel unit focusing on WWII, particularly the Holocaust and Japanese Internment Camps. Students rotated around the room to stacks of novels grouped by theme and then had five minutes to “get to know” the novel. During lunch recess students literally RAN back to her classroom to choose the novels they “connected with the best”. What a wonderful way to bring joy and engagement into reading.

Just a reminder that we have state testing coming up in May–please try to avoid scheduled absences and appointments on the following days: May 6-7 is 8th grade science (WCAS) May 13-14 is 7th & 8th grade ELA May 20-21 is 7th & 8th grade Math. Thank you!!

Reardan Weekly High School Happenings

Spring is in full swing, and with it comes a flurry of activity here at Reardan High School! Between academics, sports, and all the excitement this season brings, we know our students are balancing a lot, and we’re proud of how they’re rising to the occasion.

As we look ahead to next week, we want to remind families that state testing is right around the corner. Our 10th-grade students will be taking the State ELA Assessment on Tuesday and Wednesday, April 22–23. It’s important that students come to school well-rested and ready to do their best. A good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast can go a long way!

With spring sports in full swing, please remember that students are students first, and athletes second. Many athletic events have early dismissals, so we ask that students communicate with their teachers ahead of time and stay on top of their coursework. Time management and responsibility are key!

Finally, as the temperatures rise, we want to remind students and families about our dress code. Shorts must be an appropriate length, and all body parts should be adequately covered. Let’s keep our focus on learning and maintain a respectful environment for all.

Thank you for your continued support

JoLynn Ray

March Madness Bracket Champions

Senior Spotlight: Avery Casselberry

1. Name: Avery Casselberry

2. Plans After High School:
As of now, Avery plans to attend SFCC to earn an AA Degree while exploring new opportunities in education to see what sparks her interest. She’s still deciding whether to dive into college right away or take a year off to work, breathe, and enjoy life without the stress of school.

3. Favorite Memory or Part of High School:
“My favorite part of high school was when I changed my perspective. I used to hate school, but getting involved in ASB and stepping out of my comfort zone helped me start enjoying it. The biggest highlight of all, though, is my amazing mom—she’s been my rock through it all. I wouldn’t be who I am today without her love and support.”

4. Advice for Younger Students:
“Be present. Be involved. But most importantly, BE UNAPOLOGETICALLY YOU—you’ll be just fine. Step outside your comfort zone, even if it’s scary. Take off your ‘cool jacket’ and try something new, weird, or unusual. That’s where the growth happens.”

5. Shoutouts to Staff Who Made a Difference:
Mr. DeWalt – For the laughs, the art, and letting me be fully myself. Thank you for always being weird with me and making class a place where I can smile and grow.

Coach Nik – For the New Balance obsession, the honesty, and always having my back. Thanks for the jokes, the support, and good luck mowing the lawn this summer—godspeed.

Monica “Mon Mon” Downs – You’re a gem (even if I’m the one who brightens your life daily). Thank you for checking in and always going above and beyond. Love you, girl.

Mr. Monek – Thank you for all the extra time, math help, and tolerance of my funny test notes and grade panic attacks. You made math just a little less scary.

Mr. Ballance & Jill Singleton – Mr. Ballance, your so-bad-they’re-funny jokes always made my day. And Jill—thank you for your kindness, your light, and always making me smile.

Sarah Neumann (my other mom) – You’ve caught me so many times. Whether it’s assignments or tough days, thank you for being my safe place. Love you lots.

Mrs. V – My biggest inspiration. Your courage, love, and support have shaped me into who I am. Even from far away, your encouragement has meant the world. Thank you endlessly.

The Office Dream Team: Ms. Newsum, JoLynn, and Beana – You three do it all. From making the office a safe space to risking your wrath when all your crankiness lines up—thank you for being the absolute best.

Avery, your honesty, humor, and heart are what make you unforgettable. Wherever your path leads, you’re going to leave a little sparkle behind—and we can’t wait to see what’s next.

Enrichment Classes:

Coastal Salish Drums with Titus Capoeman

Today we made coastal Salish drums in the same way they were made thousands of years ago although some techniques have changed in the process of making the drum kit the way we made them were exactly the same. The biggest Takeaway and most important part of the class was learning how to train your mind, body and spirit to have good thoughts, good intentions, and love in your heart whenever doing cultural work. If that is not done correctly, whoever receives these gifts will definitely feel the negative energy. So it’s very important that we follow these cultural teachings. This is step one in a three step process, 1.)Learning traditional protocol 2.) Making the drums/painting 3.) Gifting, your first drum. This could be to a parent, a best friend or someone special in your life.

Outdoor School delivered another day of immersive learning, kicking off with a refreshing 2-mile nature hike near the Spokane River. The curriculum then turned practical as students explored the vital elements of fire starting – spark, fuel, and oxygen – before engaging in a thrilling friction-based fire-starting challenge using a Metal Match, cotton ball, and Bag Balm. The ultimate hands-on activity saw the kids putting their ingenuity to work, building impressive debris shelters from the materials nature provided.

Don't Keep It a Secret: Our Options Program is too good to keep to yourself – share the knowledge and excitement!

Registration Now Open for the 25-26 School Year!!

Thursday was our Farm to School event with Oyster mushrooms. These delicate fungi, cultivated with care, offer a nutritious and flavorful addition to dishes like stroganoff, enriching both the meal and the experience of students learning about local food systems. By incorporating farm-grown oyster mushrooms into school cafeterias, students gain an appreciation for where their food comes from while enjoying the benefits of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Their journey—from the farm, to being carefully chopped, to simmering in a warm, savory sauce—exemplifies the value of wholesome, farm-to-school connections.

Route 2: Dover (Bunny bus)

Driver: Angie Purdy

Favorite color: Yellow

Animals: 3 horses, 15 chickens, 3 dogs, 4 goats

Job wanted as a child: Veterinarian

Dream vacation: Australia

Route facts: Average of 50+ kids ride every day for a total of 62 miles round trip.

Teamwork makes the dreamwork when it comes to fixing the vehicles in the district.

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