The Eagle Express
Week of: 5/31/24
A Note:
It is so hard to believe that we are closing out this school year and preparing for the next. This will be our last Eagle Express of the school year.
We want to take this time to thank everyone for a tremendous 2023-2024! We are so incredibly lucky to be on this journey with you and your students. We have loved watching them grow, mature, and find joy in their daily lives here at Ronald Reagan.
For those families moving on from RR to West, Ike, or other parts of the world...we will miss you! We wish you the best of luck on these next steps in your journey!
For those returning to us, we can't wait to welcome you back in August! Don't forget to check out the "save the dates" below!
For all, we wish you a safe and memorable summer filled with all the things you love!
Yours in Gratitude for an amazing year,
Angela Patterson, Principal
Matt Stich, Associate Principal
{NEW} RONALD REAGAN INFORMATION
At a Glance:
- ELP3, ELP4 and 6th grade ceremonies
- Dates for your calendar - even some 2024-2025 dates!
- All medication (prescription and non-prescription) must be picked up by an adult before 10am on the last day of school
- School supply boxes are available to order (see the info in the HSA section)
Save the Dates!
- 6/3: NBW/Ike seniors last walk through Reagan @ 9:15am
- 6/5: ELP3 Graduation @ 11am
- 6/6: ELP4 Graduation AM class @ 11am, PM class @ 1pm
- 6/6: Sixth Grade Promotion Ceremony @ 6:30pm
- 6/7: Last Day of School! 1/2 Day {12:15pm dismissal}
Tentative Staffing for Next Year
As this year draws to a close, we start to look ahead to next year. This is the tentative staffing arrangement for the 2024-2025 school year. As always, this can change over the summer.
- Kindergarten: Mr. Koeller, Mrs. Muench, Mrs. Nettesheim, Ms. Schmalz
- 1st: Ms. Karch, Mrs. Lau, Mrs. Schild, Mrs. Schneider
- 2nd: Mrs. Bronson, Mrs. Fergerson, Mrs. Schuldt, Ms. Vancaster (formerly Osmanski)
- 3rd: Mrs. Abt, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Barber, Ms. Berg, Mrs. Wells
- 4th: Mrs. Eichstaedt, Ms. Mau, Mrs. Powers, Mrs. Slavik
- 5th: Ms. Jocz, Mrs. Kmichik, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Ward
- 6th: Ms. Radosevich (current intern here at RR), Ms. Runkel, Ms. Rosencrantz, Mrs. Wakeman
Other Changes:
- Mrs. Ziegler (6th) is supporting all elementary buildings next year as our new mathematics instructional coach! Congrats to Mrs. Ziegler!
- Ms. Pospyhalla (6th) is starting a new career outside of education. We are so excited for her new adventures!
- Ms. Kohlhardt (SPED) is moving this summer and taking a position in another district. We wish her the best of luck on the next steps of her journey! We will be hiring for her position.
- Mrs. Beck (EC/ELP Speech) is moving to part time at PC next year. We will be hiring for her position.
- We will be welcoming Ms. Lindsay Hendricks from PC as another full time Speech Pathologist to join Cathy Stout here at RR! Welcome, Ms. Hendricks!
- There will also be other changes in Student Learning Assistants and Special Education Assistants that we will be working on over the summer.
We are looking forward to another great year at Ronald Reagan! We know 2024-2025 is going to be AMAZING!
Chess Club
The Rooks returned to Reagan this year! Photos include the first round of the tournament (6 rounds, 1 each week for weeks 3-8), group photo with medals and trophies and the top two winners - Kyler Safarik (1st) and Rahul Boodugadde (2nd). Looks for info next fall for the new season!
Next year's 5th & 6th grade families:
Fourth graders visited Ms. Freimark in the orchestra room to learn about joining orchestra next year as a fifth grader. Students may begin studying the VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, or BASS--please check out this letter or presentation to learn more! Interest sheets should be turned in to the envelope outside the orchestra room by Friday, May 31st--or sign-up online here.
Current fifth graders are also welcome to begin orchestra brand new in the fall as a sixth grader! Sign up online here. Please contact Ms. Freimark at kristin.freimark@nbexcellence.org with any questions.
Thank you to our HSA!
A huge thank you to our HSA for sponsoring our artist in residence, Bren Bataclan this year! We absolutely loved learning from him, and cannot wait to hang his beautiful compilation of student generated ideas! Stay tuned for more photos!
Save the Dates for Fall (2024-2025 school year!)
Ronald Reagan Concert Dates 2024-2025
Tuesday, December 3rd - Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert, 6:30pm
Thursday, January 30th - 5th & 6th Gr. FAN (6:45pm) and Gallery Night (5:00-6:30 pm)
Tuesday, March 11th - 3rd & 4th Gr. FAN, 6:30pm
Tuesday, April 8th - 1st & 2nd Gr. FAN, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 7th - K FAN, 6:30pm
Wednesday, May 14th - Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert, 6:30pm
Did You Know?
It is that time of year again when we are looking ahead to the 2024-2025 school year. Are you moving? We'd love to hear from you! If you are planning on moving or attending a different elementary school for the 2024-2025 school year, please contact Shelley Sukenik in our main office at 262-789-6550 or shelley.sukenik@nbexcellence.org. Please also complete this withdrawal form (link).
MEDICATION PICK UP
All health room medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be picked up in the office by a parent or designated adult before 10am on the last day of school. Medication not picked up will be disposed of - it is not held over the summer.
Incoming Kindergarten Families:
{NEW} FROM THE DISTRICT
Online Registration for all families
Dear SDNB families,
This summer, the SDNB will be implementing a new registration process for all students prior to the 2024-25 school year. The SDNB will now require all families - new and returning - to complete the online registration process prior to the first day of school, Tuesday, Sept. 3. Requiring online registration to be completed prior to the start of the school year will ensure that all families will update relevant demographic and health details and receive, read and acknowledge important items such as the student handbook(s), technology use forms and more. We believe this new process will help us gather and maintain the most current information possible. Online registration through Infinite Campus for the 2024-25 school year is open NOW and continues through the beginning of the school year. We encourage families to register early in the process as it may help us make plans related to class sizes and staffing. Click HERE for easy-to-use directions. Over the summer, we will send regular reminders to families to complete the registration process until they do so. Thank you for your cooperation while we implement this new process. School District of New Berlin
Don't wait, registration is now open! Visit our Athletic & Activities website at nbwvikings.net and click on "Camps" to learn more about our summer camp offerings and to reserve your spot today. We look forward to seeing your child at our summer camps!
Best regards,
New Berlin West Athletic & Activities Department
NBW Youth Poms
New Berlin West is excited to offer our Youth Poms program for ages 1st-8th grade. These teams are the developmental teams for the New Berlin West Varsity Dance Team, and offer opportunities to anyone interested in improving their pom and dance technique as well as gain confidence in competing. This is a great way to prepare you for a Varsity-level tryout, and is available to athletes in any school district. We compete at local competitions as well as WACPC JEM. Athletes also will perform at a Varsity Basketball game at NBW. We offer three youth teams: MINIS: 1st - 3rd grade JUNIORS: 4th - 6th grade SPIRIT: 7th - 8th grade Sign up for tryouts at www.nbwpoms.com Come join our dance family! Flyer here
{NEW} FROM THE COMMUNITY
Ike Girls Basketball Summer Youth Camp Students Entering grades 3-9
Join Ike Girls Basketball coaches and student-athletes for this summer's youth camp. The camp will include fundamental skills, games, and much more! This camp will be a great way to improve your skills in a fun environment! Sign up today! LINK
Fun trail ride, meet the coaches and Q&A Session
Who: Girls and boys in 6th through 12th grades in the fall of 2024 attending schools in New Berlin, Elmbrook or Waukesha (public or private)
When: Thursdays June 13 and June 20 from 6:00-8:00 pm
Where: Minooka Park MTB Trailhead (Park entry fee required)
What: Come to one or both sessions and meet the coaches and current athletes, sign up, get registered, ask questions about all things NICA, try on jerseys, get your bike and helmet checked and ride some dirt!
BRING FRIENDS!! More details here
City of New Berlin - 4th of July Family Festival Information
Click on this link for four informational flyers from the City of New Berlin regarding this year's 4th of July festivities (Schedule, Cornhole Tourney, Trivia Contest, Flashlight Candy Hunt, Mini Parade, Kickball Tournament and Pie Bake-Off).
JOIN US THIS SUMMER FOR Girl Scout Day Camp!
What’s a day at camp like?
Programming includes boating, swimming, outdoor skills, crafts, theatre, song and dance, archery, games, creative cooking, nature, STEM, woodworking, and more! Plus, your daughter and her unit will work together to cook their lunch over a campfire.
Spots are filling fast – register today!
Visit www.gswise.org. Select “Camp & Outdoors” from the ribbon at the top of the page and scroll down to click on “REGISTER NOW!” Be sure to register for Sunny Trails/Wise Girls. For help with registration or to learn about financial aid options, contact GSWISE Customer Care at customercare@gswise.org or 800-565-4475.
Sunny Trails/Wise Girls Day Camp is July 22-26, 2024, at beautiful Camp Silver Brook in West Bend.
See this flyer for more details!
From Our Reagan Home & School Association
1st Day School Supply boxes
Parents, the BEST way to buy school supplies for next year is with our partner, 1st Day School Supplies. Get the exact supplies your teacher requested packaged all in one beautiful, newly redesigned box. They only sell the highest quality branded products like Ticonderoga, Elmer's, Crayola, and Fiskars... GUARANTEED! Plus, you will be amazed at how much money you save compared to shopping at Walmart, Target, and Amazon, up to 30%. Buy your 1st Day School Supplies kit today before it’s too late. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies. Order Now!
Boxes will be available for pick up during an HSA back to school event on 8/24/24 or at Meet your teacher night on 8/29/24.
Click this link to order today: RONALD REAGAN ELEMENTARY
Please reach out to Deanne Harder with any questions: deanne910@gmail.com
What would you like to see for next year from the Reagan Home & School?
Please take a minute and fill out this survey! We have some great events planned for next year!
About Us:
The Home and School Association (HSA) at Ronald Reagan is a collection of Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Teachers and Staff Members working together to make our school a better place. Our mission is to build a strong community at the school and to support students and teachers in their academic efforts. Our HSA funds, organizes and hosts many of the programs and functions held for Ronald Reagan Elementary students. Our general monthly meetings are open to all wishing to attend and membership is free. All Reagan families are HSA members.
Ways To Connect:
Webpage - www.ronaldreaganhsa.weebly.com
Facebook - Ronald Reagan Elementary - Home and School Association (link to join)
Email - rrehsaexec@gmail.com
HSA Executive Board 2023-2024
President: Amanda Mihalek - gimlera@yahoo.com
Vice President: Karen Feucht - karebair78@hotmail.com
Co-Treasurer: Tom Kloskey - tom.kloskey@fisglobal.com
Co-Treasurer: Danielle Gallo - zyvertdn23@gmail.com
Secretary: Deanne Harder - deanne910@gmail.com
ABC Countdown to Summer
Our annual Countdown to Summer is here! Join us for every day or just your favorites! Here's the link if you want to print it.
Food for Thought
Cheers to an amazing year and an amazing summer ahead!
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Website: https://www.nbexcellence.org/schools/rr/
Location: 4225 South Calhoun Road, New Berlin, WI, USA
Phone: 262-789-6550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ronald-Reagan-Elementary-267815246680257
Twitter: @ReaganSDNB