Reardan Weekly
June 7th, 2024
Congratulations Class of 2024!
2024 Reardan High School Graduation Saturday, June 8th at 11am
Come support our graduates tomorrow!
High School Update
The High School students had their annual ASB BBQ, Field Day, and Awards.
Elementary Update
Exciting News: Field Day is Coming on Monday, June 10th!
Get ready for a day packed with excitement and fun! Our annual Field Day is set for Monday, June 10th, and we have an amazing lineup of activities for all students to enjoy with their classmates.
Morning Competitions: The festivities will kick off in the morning with a series of thrilling competitions between classes. Students will compete in events like the classic egg-on-a-spoon relay and an adventurous scavenger hunt. Which class will take home the title of Champion of Field Day? We'll find out soon!
Afternoon Rotations: After lunch, the fun continues with activity rotations. Each class will move around the football field and south playground, participating in a variety of games and activities led by our enthusiastic middle and high school students. To keep everyone cool and refreshed, we’ve included three "rest and relax" stations throughout the rotations.
One of the highlights will be the Snow Cone "cake walk," sponsored by our wonderful Partners in Education (PIE) committee. Students can enjoy delicious snow cones free of charge!
Important Reminders:
Please apply sunscreen to your child before they leave for school.
Send your child with a water bottle to ensure they stay hydrated and safe under the sun.
We can't wait to see everyone out there having a blast on Field Day!
Our school’s annual Fun Run is on Thursday, June 13th. We would like to encourage parents, guardians, and family members to join the excitement. If you are planning to participate, please fill out a volunteer form available at the Elementary Office. After the Fun Run, refuel with a delicious BBQ lunch (prepayment is required: $5 per adult, $3 for any additional child 6th grade and under that are not enrolled in the district). Please submit your payment to the Elementary office before June 11th. Fees will not be accepted the day of the event.
Ms. Byers, Mrs. Landreth, and Ms. Vincent’s 4th grade students visited the MS science department and dissected squids alongside middle school students. Dissecting squids is an exciting and multisensory learning experience for students. Initially reluctant, they soon became enthusiastic, marveling at the squid's unique anatomy like the donut-shaped brain, three hearts, and ink sac. Students also witnessed the dissection of a sheep’s brain and the eyeball of a cow.
The 5th Grade Wax Museum presentations concluded Thursday. To prepare for the presentation, each 5th grader selected a current or historical figure to research. By gathering information from various sources, they created a speech summarizing their character. Each student had to create a display board with illustrations, facts, images, and a timeline related to their chosen figure. During their presentation each student dressed in their costumes while standing in front of their displays. Visitors, including parents and other students, walked around the "museum" and pressed a button to hear the students' speeches, which the student delivered while staying in character. The 5th grade students worked tirelessly preparing for this annual event and did an outstanding job at making the current and historical figures come alive in a vivid and memorable way.
Finally, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our school community for supporting our first ever Read-A-Thon! We're incredibly proud of our readers and grateful for your support, which made our fundraiser a success! We will soon be adding a basketball hoop and some more swings to our playground equipment!
We also want to give a special shout out to our supporters who donated money to go towards prizes! Thank you Kickin’ Koffee, Billie’s Diner, Bison Tire, Les Schwab, and Tim Hanni. Stay tuned for a list of winners and prizes next week.
Our students had a wonderful time reading. We can't wait to host another Read-A-Thon next year!
Thank you again! We couldn’t have done it without our family and community support!
Middle School Update
Chromebooks and chargers will be turned into the Innovation Center on Tuesday, June 11th through science classes. Students must bring their Chromebook and their chargers to turn in for summer updating. Students who do not turn in their Chromebooks will be assessed a fee of $250. A $25 fee will be assessed for the non-return of chargers. Thank you for your help with this.
We are so proud of our MS IMPACT award winners: Carmelo, Ruby, Tyson, Brylee, and Justin. These students are making an impact in their school with leadership, integrity, service, and determination. Thank you to the Spokane Tribe for leading the efforts and awarding gift cards to our students who are making a positive impact in their community.
Middle school science students became teachers this week planning and teaching lessons to our elementary students, including squid dissection and chemical reactions! 8th grade forensics students conducted fetal pig autopsies as well. Mrs. Hamilton’s 7th graders have graduated to using sewing machines–if you need clothing mended, know that they have the skills! We are finishing this year strong!
Transportation
Bus drivers are participating in our Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program by handing out Reardan Pride cards for students who are respectful and responsible on their bus rides. Students can redeem these cards for small candy treats in the commons with Ms. Newsum. They are SO excited for this opportunity to be appreciated for behaving on the bus!
Options Program Update
The Options students and their families participated in a field trip on June 5th at Medical Lake Waterfront Park and West Medical Lake. It was a fun filled day with lots of activities. The main focus of this event was to release the trout that we have been raising in our classroom since January. We then broke up into three rotating groups and participated in a fishing class, macroinvertebrate class and an outdoor fun class. We finished off the day with a team building activity, an exciting game of football and honoring our kindergartners that are moving on to first grade next year.
Nutrition Highlights
With the end of the year fast approaching, please make sure meal balances are paid by June 14th. If you have any questions regarding your balance, please contact BriAnna bbroadrick@reardansd.net or ext. 5402.