Our Week at Reutter School

Weeks of January 2, 2025 and January 6, 2025

School Principal's Message

Reutter School Families:

Happy New Year! I hope this message finds you well and refreshed after the holiday break. As we dive into a brand-new year, I want to extend my warmest wishes for a fantastic start to 2025 for you and your families.

With the arrival back from our extended winter break, it's crucial for our students to maintain their focus on their studies. I encourage parents to support their children in staying dedicated to their academics by ensuring homework is completed and taking advantage of additional academic assistance provided through the online iReady program. This valuable resource is designed to reinforce classroom learning and enhance your child's educational experience.

As a friendly reminder, students are expected to arrive at school promptly by 7:27 AM (homeroom occurs from 7:15 AM - 7:27 AM). Punctuality is key to a smooth start to the day and ensures that students can maximize their learning opportunities. Your cooperation in adhering to the school schedule is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to your child's education. Together, we can make 2025 a year of growth, success, and achievement for every student at the Caroline L. Reutter School.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

Warm regards,

Mr. Theodore Peters

Principal

The school will REOPEN from winter break on January 2.

A Look At This Past Week...

First Trimester Academic Honors

We are thrilled to celebrate the achievements of our remarkable students who earned "Academic Honors" during the first trimester! These dedicated learners have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in understanding academic standards and have met all work habit expectations across their subjects. Students who achieved Academic Honors received a certificate and magnet.

Their hard work and commitment to excellence are truly commendable, and we encourage them to keep striving for success. Congratulations to all our honorees for their outstanding accomplishments!

Reutter School Academic Honors - Trimester 1 2024-2025 AY

Grade 5

Olivia Anastasi, Sophie Angelus, Jensen Basara, Christopher Beecken, Teegan Bozzelli, Thomas Brown, Emit Brunier, Bailey Burke, Lucas Capecci, Cecelia Clark, Leah Cockrell, Vincent Coia, Christie Conti, Elliot Corbin, Evangelina Cordero, Quinten Cox, Logan Creta, Sadie Cummings, Peyton Davis, Anna DeCesari, Kaden Diaz, Paisley Dochney, Joseph Eades, Ryan Errig, Kendall Fitzpatrick, Harrison Frank, MaKynlee French, Liam Fryer, Lillie Fryer, Joseph Galati, Anthony Galicia, Mirabel Ganda, Benjamin Gatton, Marianna Gemenden, Fia Gervasi, Hailey Gratton, Annabella Hamilton, Amelia Handy, Isabella Hasselman, Adrianna Hastie, Zander Hastie, Sophia Heinemann, Marlie Hernandez, Easton Hitzelberger, Isabella Holtz, Luke Hudson, Liam Irizarry, Lucas Karrer, Ryan Knight Jr, Thomas Lamanna, Wyatt Leigh, Noah Lieske, Preston Lincoln, Reese Martin, Paige Mashburn, Mia McMahon, Carly McStay, Jomar Millan, Colton Moore, Landon Niedrist, Samuel Nieves, Brielle Panaro, Bellina Pettit, Aliyah Powell, Peyton Powell, Evelyn Quigley, Mark Ramos, Emir Robb, Ferenc Rozsavolgyi, David Sewack, Myka Singh, Jack Stippick, Charles Stubbs, Cooper Swanfeld, Wesley Tiedman, Ava Verratti, Andrea Villalobos Muro, Savannah Visceglia, Luca Weichmann, Mollee Weir, Phoebe Whitson, Kynsleigh Witz, Kylee Young, Abigail Zeigler

Grade 6

Frank Abate, Peter Brescia, Nathan Cannon, Sofia Carola, Liliana Cava, Megan Chestnut, Sara Coia, Vincent Colbert, Kinley Collins, Rory Cundey, Gianna DelBeato, Tristan Devone, Gina DiGrazio, Vanessa DiSipio, Faith Downing, Olivia Edwards, Sophia Estupinan-Mejia, Howard Fitzgerald, Keira Gallagher, Vienna Gallo, Eseoghene Gbenedio, Mason Gregory, Aidan Handy, Logan Harned, Julian Hess, Thomas Ibbotson, Cameron Knowles, Luke Lieske, Reid Looby, Violet Lotito, Roger Lovell, Shaya Madden, Vienna Marchetti, Camryn Marsh, Katie McGuckin, Marina McManus, Ziad Nassradine, Delaney Nock, Joshua Ortiz, Austin Peck, Eli Pino, Liam Pluguez, Isabelle Polo, Jaxson Powell, Ava Ramos, Cain Rednour, Hunter Repp, Christian Rose, Josephine Roskoski, Mia Satiago-Cruz, Kendall Santora, Matthew Schwaiger, Delaney Senor, Fiona Sewel, Peyton Silcott, Mackenzie Sipple, Sophia Skerritt, Arianna Smith, Morgan Smith, Waylon Stone, Laci Szostek, Kayleigh Tippin, Bailey Torres, Bryce Vai, John Valentino, Vincent Vasquez, Abrielle Voll, Nathan Weist, Owen Wolkow, Burak Yilmaz

Students Observe A Chemical Reaction

Mrs. Sarbello's fifth-grade science class took a giant leap into the world of chemistry with an exciting hands-on experiment: the "Elephant Toothpaste" lab! Students gathered in the lab, eager to witness a fascinating demonstration of a chemical reaction that creates a vibrant and foamy eruption—just like a giant tube of toothpaste!

Throughout the experiment, students engaged in lively discussions, hypothesizing about the chemical reaction taking place and its real-world applications.

Winter Music Concert

An excellent performance by our band and chorus!

The Caroline L Reutter School Band and Chorus performed their Annual Winter Music Concert on December 12 under the direction of Mr. Ryan Griffin.

Mrs. Amy Young Integrates DBQ Activity to Enhance Learning on the Columbian Exchange

Fifth-grade social studies teacher Mrs. Amy Young at the Caroline L. Reutter School inspires her students by integrating a Document-Based Question (DBQ) activity focused on the Columbian Exchange. Utilizing the DBQ Project’s 6-Step Method, Mrs. Young is fostering critical thinking and engagement in her classroom. The activity begins with a Hook Exercise that captivates students’ interest and orients them to the central question. Students then read a Background Essay to gain essential context about the Columbian Exchange, followed by understanding the question and pre-bucketing to plan their document investigations As students analyze the documents, they become “detectives,” gathering clues to support their claims. The Bucketing phase helps students organize their findings and debate their answers collaboratively. Finally, they write multi-paragraph, evidence-based essays, using their research to articulate their reasoning. “By integrating this DBQ activity, I aim to empower my students to think critically about history and support their ideas with evidence,” said Mrs. Young. “It’s rewarding to see their confidence grow as they engage with complex questions.” This innovative approach not only enhances students’ understanding of the Columbian Exchange but also equips them with valuable skills for future academic success.

Holiday Parties

Caroline L. Reutter School students started their day before the holiday break with homeroom parties. Students enjoyed eating breakfast and playing holiday-themed games with their peers. Thank you to the parents who assisted in these classroom parties and brought in food and supplies.

Students enjoy the Holiday Spirit Week!

Winter Door Decorating Contest

The Student Council sponsored a winter-themed door decorating contest over the past month. Students enjoyed decorating various classroom doors for the winter leading up to the winter break.