Reardan Weekly

Parents and guardians:

We are looking into adding some afterschool programs. Please fill out the survey below to help us determine what the needs are for you.

We are actively working on acquiring grant funding to support the programs, but are willing to explore paid options if the community is interested.

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Classified Staff Week

This week, we are celebrating Classified Staff Week, recognizing the incredible work of our paraprofessionals and other support staff! Paraprofessionals play a vital role in our schools by assisting teachers in the classroom, providing one-on-one or small-group support to students, supervising during recess and lunch, and helping create a positive and supportive learning environment for all children. Their dedication ensures that students receive the extra help they need to succeed academically and socially.

Please join us in appreciating our paraprofessionals and classified staff for their hard work and commitment to our students!

This week Reardan Schools celebrated our OZ-Some parapros with a week of treats and fun.We love and appreciate our paraprofessionals so much! They provide essential support to our students, helping them thrive academically and socially, and they're also a tremendous asset to our teachers, assisting with classroom tasks and instruction. We recognize that their hard work and dedication are key to our school's success, and we couldn't do our jobs effectively without them. Shoutout to our Secondary Paraprofessionals, Ashley, Jason, Amy and Jon (not pictured as he also works in transportation).

Spring Conferences

This is a reminder that elementary conferences will be held on Thursday and Friday. If you have not yet scheduled a conference, you may schedule via Skyward, contact your child’s teacher, or call the elementary office for assistance.

Remember, no school on Thursday(20th) and Friday(21st) for conferences.

P.I.E. is hosting a bake sale during conferences! If you would like to donate baked goods, please email reardanpie@gmail.com. All donations should be delivered to the school by Thursday morning and proceeds will go toward supporting our elementary students.

Spring Break is just around the corner. We will not have school March 31-April 4.

Congratulations to the following 5th-grade students who won the VFW essay contest:

Luke Schulz 1st place, Skylar O'Rouke 2nd place, Ava Hagaman 3rd place.

They wrote essays about why they are proud of America and our veterans. Award winners received medals and a monetary gift from our local VFW.

Elementary students are having fun while learning! From TK students learning to read and 6th graders playing a group game in P.E. to 1st graders building leprechaun traps, learning is always an exciting adventure.

Bring any sports equipment you’d like (pickle ball, tennis, softball, baseball- weather permitting).

Treat the gym as you would during school hours (same rules apply).

If kid can go but parent can’t, carpooling can be arranged.

If able to donate for crafts and food contact a PIE member.

Finger foods will be for sale to help fund more activities.

Hope to see you there

Tawnja Monek

PIE secretary

509-220-7553

Conferences are coming up next week and we would like to invite all parents to attend. March 20 and 21 are NON-student days. Ms. Newsum is reaching out to some specific families to schedule a conference, however, any parent is welcome to call Christina in the HS office and she can make an appointment as well. All scheduled conferences will be held in Mrs. Koch’s classroom in the High School building. This spring we are participating in the Showcase of Learning with an Open House style time from 5-7:30pm on Thursday, March 20th. Bring your student and have him or her walk you around their classrooms and talk about their work and accomplishments so far this year. You can also check out some of the other classrooms, meet the high school teachers and see what is in store for the future. It’s going to be a great evening, and our teachers are hoping to see all of you there.

Attendance is our March behavior focus. Establishing good attendance habits is crucial for students, as research indicates that students who are chronically absent (10% or more = 18 school days per year) have a much greater risk of school failure and higher drop-out rates . Please encourage your student to have good attendance and always communicate with the school if your child is absent. Our attendance line is 509.381.1312 or email attendance@reardansd.net Students with 85% or higher attendance for the month of March and no major office referrals will be invited to attend our end of the month celebration.

Spring is on the way, and our beloved Mushu is awake! Look for him in Mrs. Koch’s room when you visit!

Reardan Weekly Update – High School Happenings

Hello, Reardan families! Here are some important upcoming dates and events for our high school students:

Dates to Remember:

• Prom – Saturday, March 15th | 8:30 - 11:30 PM | Spokane Convention Center
  
  

• No School – March 20th & 21st
  There will be no school for students on these days due to conferences.

• Screaming Eagle Arts & Academic Night – March 21st | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
  Join us for a fun evening celebrating student achievements in academics and the arts! Enjoy dinner while exploring the incredible work your middle and high school students have been creating.

• Spring Break – March 31st - April 4th
  Enjoy a well-deserved break! We hope you take this time to relax and recharge before we head into the final stretch of the school year.

The 2025 Celebrating Salish Conference was this week at the Northern Quest Resort & Casino. This annual event brings together speakers, teachers, and learners of Interior Salish languages from the Inland Northwest to promote language revitalization and strengthen community bonds.

FFA competed in District Competition this week:

Both Parliamentary Procedure teams advance to State

Conduct of Chapter Meetings advances to state

Amelia Ray prepared speaking advances to state

Senior Spotlight: Danika Bretz

Plans After High School:
Danika is headed to Eastern Washington University (EWU) to begin the next exciting chapter of her journey!

Favorite High School Memory:
A moment she’ll never forget—winning the State Championship for wrestling and making history as the first girl wrestler to win state in Lincoln County!

Advice for Younger Students:
"Don’t settle for being good, strive to be great."

Teacher/Staff Shoutout:
Danika is grateful for Coach Wayne and Coach Conner, who have had a huge impact on her journey. Their guidance and support helped her push past limits and achieve greatness!

Way to go, Danika! Wishing you all the best at EWU and beyond!

2025 SPRING SPORTS PICTURES SCHEDULE

HS SB: 3/14 3:00 - SB Field
HS BB: 3/14 3:30 - BB Field
HS Tennis: 3/18 3:00 - Tennis Court
HS Track: 3/18 3:30 - Track
MS SB: 4/8 3:00 - MS Practice Field
MS BB: 4/8 3:30 - MS Practice Field
MS Track: 4/8 4:00 - Track
Order Forms Available at HS Office

Senior Spring Sport Banner Pix Monday 2:30 - Innovation Center

Although they didn't walk away with the win that they were hoping for, we are still very proud of our Screaming Eagles for making it to state. The boys walked away with a 3rd place win! The girls walked away with a 5th place win! Awesome job to both teams.

Hi parents,

Concerns over student vehicle and traffic safety continue to rise, prompting school officials and the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office to enhance traffic enforcement, awareness, and upholding school vehicle rules and policies

Recently, parents, staff, and community members have voiced worries about student safety near roadways. Speeding vehicles, distracted driving, and unsafe crossings are persistent hazards. Fortunately, dedicated staff and student volunteer safety patrollers are working diligently to protect students and promote safe commuting habits.

We all have a role to play in keeping our children safe. From drivers obeying speed limits and stop signs, to parents reinforcing road safety at home, this is a community effort. School Resource Deputies will heighten their presence to monitor traffic violations near school campuses.

Parents are encouraged to speak with student drivers about responsible driving—adhering to speed limits, yielding to pedestrians, and avoiding distractions such as cell phones. Likewise, students who walk to and from school should be reminded to use crosswalks, stay alert, look both ways before crossing, and wear bright or reflective clothing in low-light conditions.

Community members can contribute by following traffic laws, staying vigilant for student pedestrians, and volunteering for school safety patrols. Experts emphasize that ongoing education and enforcement are key to preventing accidents and ensuring student safety.

With Prom approaching this weekend, it is more important than ever to discuss traffic safety with our students. To reinforce this message, Deputy Martin will address 7th-12th grade students at Friday’s assembly.

Officer Brad

Yesterday was our Farm to Table lunch featuring homemade ranch made with the milk from a local dairy.

This yummy fruit dip was also made with the yogurt from the dairy. It paired nicely with the fresh strawberries.

Our Food Service team as received a DOD Grant to purchase local, fresh produce. Today they are featuring fresh strawberries, celery, and salad mix.

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