The Eagle Express
Week of: 5/24/24
A Note:
We are in the home stretch....the clock is ticking....we are down to 8-1/2 short days. This year has truly flown by, and we could not have done all we have without your partnership! THANK YOU for all of your support, and most of all, for sharing your most precious gifts with us--your amazing kiddos!
We hope you all have an amazing holiday weekend, honoring those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country! A special thank you to all the veterans and active military personnel, as well!
Cheers to finishing strong,
Angela Patterson, Principal
Matt Stich, Associate Principal
{NEW} RONALD REAGAN INFORMATION
At a Glance:
- Rock'n Reagan Day is Friday 5/31 (this is our all day outside, all school end of the year bonding day with our staff and students followed by donuts, an all school photo and yearbook signing!!)
- 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!
- 5/24: ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE
- 5/27: NO SCHOOL
- 5/28-5/31: Shoe Drive
- 5/29: 4th grade field trip to First Stage
- 5/31: Rock'n Reagan Day - put sunscreen on before you come to school!
- 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!
NEW! Next year's 5th grade families:
This week and last week 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.
Hello Reagan Families!
I wanted to send a message to everyone asking that you please check in with your student(s) about wearing ATHLETIC SHOES to PE class! The weather has been gorgeous so many students are coming to class in sandals, flip flops, and crocs which make it very unsafe during most, if not all, activities that we are doing in class. Please check the attached schedule to check the days that your kiddos have PE and either send them to school in tennis shoes or send a pair of shoes/socks with them that they can change into. I hate to have kiddos sitting out of an activity because they do not have safe enough footwear on their feet.
Thanks!!
Katie Mulloy & Jacob Much
Ronald Reagan Physical Education Teachers
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!)
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).
SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY
This form must be completed if you want your student to have sunscreen or bug spray at school. Sunscreen and bug spray must be applied by an adult at school and kept by staff. It cannot be carried or applied by students. Sunscreen/bug spray must be provided by parents.
Rock'n Reagan Day (May 31st) Please put sunscreen on your students before school!
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
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
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, it's time to buy your 1st Day School Supplies. I know it seems early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out. Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!
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
Food for Thought
I always love the Holderness Family! I don't know about you...but this video speaks to my own May Calendar for my family! Hope you get a good laugh from watching it!
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.
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