Reardan Weekly

State Basketball for Boys and Girls starts TOMORROW March 1st. Here are a few things to know before you go.

Event & Location
• Venue: Cheney High School – 460 N. 6th, Cheney, WA 99004

• Time:

– Boys: 2:00pm vs. Toledo

• Tournament Links:
– Boys: WIAA Tournament Boys
– Girls: WIAA Tournament Girls

Ticket Information
• At the Door
– Adult: $15.00
– Student/Senior/Military: $12.00

• GoFan Online Tickets:
– Adult: $13.00 + ticketing fees
– Student/Senior/Military: $10.00 + ticketing fees

Dr. Seuss Week

The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." In honor of Dr. On Seuss's birthday on March 2nd,the elementary is hosting a dress-up spirit week to celebrate the joy of reading and the imaginative world of this legendary author. We hope this week will inspire a love of books in all our students!

Monday-One fish, Two fish, Red fish, Blue fish (Wear red or blue)

Tuesday-Cat in the Hat (Hat Day)

Wednesday-Fox in Socks (Wear crazy or colorful socks)

Thursday-Green Eggs and Ham (Wear green)

Friday-Oh, the Places You’ll Go (Wear your favorite college or career wear)

Recess

Those shoes tell a big story! With the recent rain, our playgrounds have transformed into a bit of a mud-venture. We're doing our best to keep things tidy, but sometimes, even the most careful feet find their way into the mud. To help us navigate these muddy times, please consider sending your child with a pair of boots or an extra set of shoes. While we encourage students to avoid playing in the mud, sometimes those accidental slips happen, and we want to ensure everyone stays comfortable and ready to learn.

P.I.E. Updates:

The Daddy-Daughter Dance is Saturday, March 1 in the commons.

P.I.E. movie night is coming up on March 8th. We'll be showing "The Good Dinosaur" from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It's a fantastic opportunity to relax, enjoy a movie with your kids, and connect with other families in our school community. We hope to see you there!

First graders have been busy learning! Mrs. Berarducci and Mrs. Digiansante's classes observed flower petals, while Mrs. Nelson's class practiced identifying words with the -er, -or, -ur, and r sounds.

Taking advantage of the beautiful weather, fourth graders had fun jump roping during recess.

In preschool we have been keeping the post office busy :) We asked our friends and family to send us Valentine's Day cards to put onto a map in the hallway. We were BLOWN AWAY by the amount of cards sent from all over the United States!!!

We will be keeping the map and cards up for a couple more weeks, so feel free to stop by and see where we have gotten mail from.

Mrs. Preeos kindergarten had a donut day! We celebrated learning how to add numbers together so we spent the day doing 8 addition challenges, wore donut hats and ate Krispy Kreme donuts.

My Screagle of the week is: Mabel

Dear Families,

Kids Heart Challenge is off to a great start! Has your family learned Hands-Only CPR yet?! If not, sign up today! DID YOU KNOW – 90% of people who suffer an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest don’t survive. Immediate Hands-Only CPR can double, even triple, a person’s chance of surviving cardiac arrest. By completing Finn’s Mission, YOU can learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR!

SIGN UP/LOG IN at http://www2.heart.org/goto/reardan and LEARN HANDS-ONLY CPR TODAY! Then from your HQ, share this lifesaving skill with 10 family members or friends, helping to create a community of lifesavers.

KHC GOALS & CELEBRATIONS:

• Our goal is to raise $5000 in lifesaving donations!
• Top 3 students earn Wylie & Bingo
• Top 10 students get a special pizza party lunch with Mr. Graham and Mrs. Mickelson!!
• Top class gets EXTRA PE GLOW in the DARK PARTY!!
• Weekly MR. KHC drawings!

Why Finn’s Mission? Meet heart survivor Finn and hear how completing Finn’s Mission gives hope to everyone, everywhere. Thank you for supporting the American Heart Association and for being a Heart Hero!

February has flown by! We had some great celebrations this week starting with our I.M.P.A.C.T. awards, sponsored by The Spokane Tribe. Middle school had two students who have made an impact in our community by showing Integrity, Motivation, Purpose, Academics, Character, and Teamwork. We are proud of our students for having a positive IMPACT! Today we will recognize 68 students who achieved honor roll for First Semester, including seven students who have a 4.0 gpa for this semester. Following honor roll awards we will recognize students who demonstrated the character trait of HONESTY this month, bus riders of the week, and draw names from our Reardan Pride Card bucket. We want to ensure that students who are coming to school each day and DOING IT RIGHT are receiving recognition.

We also finished up our Family Connection games competition and are excited to announce those winning groups! Mr. Perleberg, Ms. Nurvic, Ms. Downs, Ms. Koch, and Ms. Gannon’s classrooms were the top five. More than the prizes they will receive, these groups demonstrated a huge amount of teamwork and spirit to earn their qualifying points. In March, we will focus on learning about digital citizenship with our district adopted curriculum.

PE classes this week have been alternating between cornhole and basketball with some fitness testing thrown in for good measure. Ask your student what they chose to participate in and which activity was their favorite! Mr. Bjerkestrand’s students are improving their geography skills along with their fine motor coordination with their map projects. We are finding that many students are struggling with handwriting accuracy and stamina as we move toward a more keyboard focused society. Coloring is one of the best ways to develop fine motor skills.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We have a few important reminders and updates to share with you:

1. Student Early Dismissals – If your student needs to leave during the school day, we must receive either a written note or a phone call in advance. Without this, they will be marked as unexcused.

2. Bi-County Prom – March 15 – This year’s Bi-County Prom will be held on March 15 at the Convention Center from 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM.

   • Only Juniors and Seniors may attend or be a date of a Junior or Senior.
   • If your student is bringing a date from another school, they must complete a guest pass available at the High School Office.

3. State B Tournament – Next Week – We are excited about the upcoming State B Tournament and are planning to take a rooters' bus for games held during the day.

   • Students with passing grades, positive attendance, and good behavior will be permitted to attend.
   • If you plan to sign your student out to attend State B, you will need to provide a written note or phone call in advance.

Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you for your cooperation and support!

Best,

JoLynn Ray - Principal

These students were honored in our IMPACT awards assembly Wednesday afternoon.

IMPACT stands for the following:

I – Integrity. Youth who are honest and hold themselves accountable for their actions. They also demonstrate their dependability and follow through.

M – Motivation. Youth who has energy and drive to seek success – A hard worker.

P – Purpose. Youth who understands that they have a role in the school and community and strives to make a difference and meet goals.

A – Academics. A student who excels in academics and values education.

C – Community. A student who respects others and strengthens their school/community with positive behavior.

T – Teamwork. A student who goes the extra mile to improve the people around them by supporting others and working together in a positive way.

Students are nominated by staff/coaches. Way to go!!

View the 2025 Regional High School Art Show

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ONLINE SHOW

February 5-7, 2025 – Judging

February 3, 2025 – Regional Show is open to the public (M-F, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Evening Viewing

March 14, 4:00-7:00 p.m.

March 18, 4:00-6:00 p.m.

2025 Regional High School Art Show Ceremony

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Talbott Event Center
Gallery Walk, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Ceremony, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

2025 OSPI State High School Art Show

Thursday, May 14, 2025 - 2025 State High School Art Show

Washington Center for Performing Arts, Olympia, WA
9:30 a.m. - Doors Open, 10:00 a.m. - Show Begins

Dr. Perleberg's class is hard at work assembling their new Traeger's. Can't wait to see (and taste) what these students get cooking.

Senior Spotlight: Elise Cox

Plans After High School:
Elise will be attending Eastern Washington University, majoring in Exercise Science with the goal of entering a Master’s program in Occupational Therapy.

Favorite High School Memory:
Making it to the state quarterfinals in soccer during freshman year! It was Reardan’s first real soccer season, and proving people wrong by making it that far was an unforgettable experience.

Advice for Younger Students:
"Get your work done on time and be kind to others . Being disrespectful isn’t cool, and the attention isn’t worth it. In the grand scheme of things, it’s really not that deep—kindness goes a long way!"

A Staff Member Who Made a Difference:
Shoutout to Mr. Smedley for teaching the importance of effort and responsibility, while always being someone I could talk to!

Congrats, Elise! Wishing you the best in your next chapter!

Senior Spotlight: Cohen Little

Plans After High School:

Cohen is kicking off his career by starting an elevator mechanic apprenticeship.

Favorite High School Memory:
Rolling up every Thursday in the spring with his dirt bike—because why not?

Advice for Younger Students:
"Don't take things for granted and live in the moment." Life moves fast, so enjoy the ride!

A Staff Member Who Made a Difference:
A huge thank you to JoLynn Ray for always being there to talk to me and making sure I felt appreciated and valued.

Congrats, Cohen! Wishing you success in your next adventure!

Options Spotlight: Sarah Neumann

We're thrilled to have Sarah join the Reardan School District Options Program as a consultant (teacher) this year! Sarah started teaching in 2002 and has been in the Reardan Elementary School for almost 11 years. She joined the Options program as she wanted to be a part of the innovative things being done for the kids in this program. Fun fact about Sarah is that not many people know that she is a grandma to four amazing kids.:) Sarah's passion for learning and an advocate for all students make her a great addition to our team!

Enrichment Classes

Determination! Building balsa wood bridges and towers is a fun way for kids to learn about engineering and design! Using lightweight balsa wood, they can create different structures while exploring how they hold weight and stay strong. This hands-on activity helps develop problem-solving skills, teamwork, and creativity.

Reminder

Students in the Tree House Enrichment Class please bring empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls!

Reminder - Your child must be registered in Final Forms to participate in Athletics.

Instructions for Final Forms registration: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rwKMPoF3lNOsbn-F7cQVZSWrnBg2W_p-/view?usp=sharing

Awesome job Danika! Way to represent Reardan High School!

Our district is offering a Youth Mental Health First Aid Training to all staff and community members who are interested. The goal of the training is to help adults recognize and respond to youth in non-crisis and crisis situations related to mental health and substance use challenges.

*Attached is the flyer with the details about the training next month.

This a 6.5 hour, in-person training split up into 2 days. Attendees are required to attend both days to receive certification. You have the opportunity to receive clock hours as well! If you are interested, please send me an email at eroberts@reardansd.net to sign up! Light refreshments, snacks, and dinner will be provided for both evenings by Eric Sobotta and the Wellness Committee. Thank you Eric & Wellness Committee!

Training Details:

Dates: March 12-13th

Times:
March 12th: 3-6 pm

March 13th: 3-6:30 pm

Location:
RHS Innovation Center (Library)

The Reardan-Edwall School District does not endorse any activities or opportunities from groups not directly connected to the school district.