The Eagle Express
Week of: April 2, 2021
A Note:
And just like that...3rd quarter is over, and we are entering the final quarter of this very unique year! Thank you so much for all you have done to help get us this far. We are truly grateful for each and every one of you!
We hope this spring break gives you the opportunity to rest, recharge, and spend time with those you love.
Yours in Gratitude,
Angela Patterson, Principal
Matt Stich, Associate Principal
At a Glance:
- All School Read Kick Off
- Pennies for Patients
- Geography Bee Finalists
- Shoes for Africa
- and more!
Out and About
Vowel Town
AP Appreciation Week
Historical Fiction Book Clubs
All School Read Kick Off!
What is an all school read?
An all school read is a time for every member of the Ronald Reagan school community (both in person and virtual) to come together around a great book! Please check out our welcome video below. Your participation in this is OPTIONAL, but every child loves to snuggle up with an adult or older sibling to read aloud. We hope you are able to participate and enjoy this connection time as a family!
Every Ronald Reagan family will be receiving a copy of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. These books were generously purchased for every family by our wonderful Home and School Association (HSA).
When will this begin?
Books will go home on Thursday, 4/15. Our reading will begin on Monday, 4/19. There is a recommended schedule of reading to follow posted to the website. Busy one night? Don't worry! You can always catch up on another night. There will also never be recommended reading on the weekends. Can't read to your student that night? Don't worry, our staff are also recording the chapters on video for anyone interested!
Wednesday Trivia
No new reading will be recommended on Wednesdays. Check out our website for that week's trivia question link! All correct trivia question answers will be entered into a raffle. Winners will be chosen from every grade level each week and announced on Thursdays. We have piles of reading-themed prizes to pick from!
We cannot wait to share this amazing piece of literature with you, and we truly hope you love this experience as much as we do! Happy Reading!
Save the Date: Report Cards & FORWARD
3rd Quarter Report Cards
With the end of the third quarter today, and spring break beginning tomorrow, save the date for Friday, April 16th. 3rd quarter Report cards will be viewable in Infinite Campus beginning at 4pm.
FORWARD Testing:
The annual Wisconsin State FORWARD exam will begin the week after break. This is the required state assessment for grades 3-8, 10. Your student's teacher should have communicated their testing schedule to you already. If you have not received it, please reach out to them. A few reminders:
- All students need working headphones for this assessment. Please double check with your student that they have some that are in working order
- Make sure you get a good night of sleep the evening before, and eat a solid breakfast the morning of
- Results will not be communicated until next fall
Student Council Pennies for Patients Penny Drive
This coin drive begins on April 13th and runs through April 21st. This fun event is open to all in person and virtual students! Please see the flyers below to learn how you can participate and what your prizes could be!
Let's shower the Leukemia and Lymphoma society with coins galore!
Geography Bee Finalists
6th Grade Finalists:
Ethan B.
Ari S.
Noah E.
Finn S.
Jake P.
Jillian M.
Gavin C.
5th Grade Finalists:
Alex W.
Connor P.
Joshua S.
Chuck S. (standby)
Finals will be held at the end of April (date TBD), and details are currently being worked out for a live broadcast! Congratulations to all of the participants!
Reagan Gives Back: Shoe Drive for Africa
Would you walk up to four hours for a pair of shoes? That is exactly what some people do in Africa hoping to get a pair of shoes, sometimes for the first time in their life.
Spring is here and a perfect time to clean out your closets and donate your gently used (or new) shoes. We are holding a shoe drive from now until the end of the school year as part of our Reagan Gives Back program.
Please choose shoes that have at least one year of wear left in them. Bring them in clean condition to the collection boxes located in front of the school.
Over the past two years, Reagan students and parents have donated over 1,250 pairs of new or gently used shoes for people in Africa who desperately need them. All sizes from kids to adult are needed. Thank you for helping out!
Mr. Hetzel
IKE presents Shrek Jr.
Mosey on down to Duloc and catch Shrek, Jr. at the Eisenhower Theater! This family-friendly event will promote socially distant seating, entries, and enforce COVID-19 precautions as set forth by Waukesha County and SDNB. Tickets are $8 a piece, and all seating is assigned and pre-reserved. The Eisenhower Theater Box Office will not sell tickets the day of the show. Please check www.eisenhowertheater.org for up-to-date ticket information and Box Office hours.
Show dates and times:
Fri. April 30th ~ 7:30 pm
Sat. May 1st ~ 2:00 & 7:30 pm
Sun. May 2nd ~ 2:00 pm
TICKET SALES:
All tickets for SHREK, Jr. must be purchased online through our online ticketing agent VANCO Events. You do not need a log-in credential or account to purchase tickets online. Please see www.eisenhowertheater.org for ticket sale link. Tickets are $8 a piece, and all seating is assigned and pre-reserved.
Online sales will begin on Wed. April 21st. Once your ticket order is completed, VANCO Events will automatically socially distance the next order from your selected tickets. All ticket sales are final. We will not be able to process refunds, exchanges, or add-on tickets. All SDNB & Waukesha County COVID-19 guidelines will be enforced including masking and capacity restrictions.
The Eisenhower Theater Box Office will NOT be open for the public to purchase tickets on site. If you require assistance with your ticket purchase, please call the Eisenhower Theater Box Office at 262.789.6326. Please leave a message and phone number, and someone will call you back to assist you.
The Eisenhower Theater Box Office will NOT be open for ticket sales prior to the shows. All seating must be reserved and purchased online in advance. Online ticket sales will end 30 minutes prior to the start of the show.
Please email Eisenhower.Theater@nbexcellence.org or call 262.789.6326 with questions regarding ticketing and ADA accessibility.
Masks are Mandatory
FROM THE RE-ENTRY HANDBOOK
Teaching, Re-teaching, & Reinforcing
The first weeks of school will include a heavy emphasis on providing clear expectations, support, and instruction to students regarding required face coverings. This will include the information regarding consequences of repeated refusal to wear a face covering. There will be some leniency during the first weeks of school, which may include things such as reminders to wear masks, teaching students how to properly wear masks, reinforcing the mask mandate, and helping students follow this new procedure and requirement for all students and staff. However, all incidents of refusal will be logged in Infinite Campus. Blatant refusal to comply with the district and state’s mask-mandate during the first weeks of school and when instruction resumes 5 days per week, starting Sept. 21, will result in the disciplinary action, as follows:
First Refusal
Teacher redirection
Parent contact
Infinite Campus documentation
Second Refusal
Infinite Campus documentation
The student will be referred to administration and suspended out-of-school for the remainder of the school day.
A reminder of the consequences for further violations will be provided to the parent and student along with the written notice of suspension per BOE POLICY 5131.2 CONDUCT - CAUSES AND PROCEDURES FOR DISCIPLINARY ACTION linked here
Third Refusal
Infinite Campus documentation
The student will be referred to the administration.
An out-of-school suspension will be issued and the student will be auto-enrolled in virtual learning for the remainder of the first semester.
The student will be suspended for no more than 5 days until the enrollment in virtual learning and the student’s course schedule is finalized. A written notice of suspension will be provided with a resolution detail of "enrollment in virtual learning."
**If the student has an individualized education plan (IEP) or Section 504 plan, face-covering accommodations should be discussed with the case manager. In the event a disciplinary response is necessary, the administration will follow all federal and state guidelines for discipline, which will include working with the IEP/504 team and potentially proceeding with a manifestation determination process.**
What are the student face covering expectations on the bus? What if a child at the bus stop is not wearing a mask?
No students will be left curbside if they refuse to wear a mask while getting on a bus or while on the bus. If a student doesn’t have a mask, they’ll be offered one by the driver. If they refuse it or refuse to wear it, they will be directed to sit in the front seat and the driver will contact the building administrator as soon as possible.
The first mask offense on a bus will result in a warning and a referral. A second mask offense results in another referral AND a bus suspension for 5 instructional days. A third mask offense after suspension will result in a bus suspension for the remainder of the semester.
Updated Sept. 22, 2020: Per Gov. Tony Evers’ new Emergency Order, all students in all grades (ELP-12) are required to wear masks while in our buildings and on our buses (with the exception of during lunch and other designated “mask breaks”) through at least Nov. 21. We recognize some students will not be able to wear a mask / face covering all day and we will evaluate this on a case-by-case basis. If a child has a medical reason to be exempt from wearing a mask, they must provide a note from their physician to a building administrator indicating the reason for the exemption. The SDNB will address any issues related to students intentionally refusing to follow these safety procedures. The CDC and Waukesha County have shared reasoning why masks / coverings should be worn to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Will staff be required to wear a mask / face covering at school? What about visitors?
All staff will be required to wear masks / face coverings or work behind a plexiglass partition while in our buildings. At this point, families are not allowed in the building, unless it is an emergency. All visitors will be required to wear masks / face coverings while in our buildings.
How is a face covering defined in the Governor’s order?
A face covering is defined as a piece of cloth or other material that is worn to cover the nose and mouth completely. Face coverings include, but are not limited to, bandanas, cloth face masks, a disposable or paper mask, a neck gaiter or a religious face covering. The order states face coverings do not include face shields, mesh masks, masks with holes or openings or masks with vents.
The SDNB suggests all students have a minimum of two face coverings / masks among their school supplies, provided they satisfy the above-definition. The district may be able to provide masks / face coverings to students whose families are unable to provide / purchase them or to students who forget or lose them. The SDNB reserves the right to require students to wear a District-provided face covering if the District determines that a student's face covering does not satisfy the above-definition.
For our younger students, we encourage families to have their child(ren) practice wearing and getting used to masks / face covering prior to the start of the school year. You can make it fun or a game. Perhaps they could pick out their masks or try different ones on to see how they feel and what they prefer.
Please reach out if you have additional questions regarding face coverings.
Education Foundation of New Berlin Hiring Part-Time Director
The School District of New Berlin is assisting the Education Foundation of New Berlin (EFNB) with the recruitment and selection of a Foundation Director to lead the EFNB’s fundraising and community relations effort that will support the School District of New Berlin in its pursuit of excellence.
The position is part-time. The Foundation Director is the key management leader for the EFNB and is responsible for establishing all fundraising and administrative functions for the EFNB. Key functions include fundraising, communications, supporting the Foundation’s Board of Directors, working collaboratively with District employees and providing leadership for community outreach.
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references through https://www.applitrack.com/newberlin/onlineapp/. (Click on the “Community Service” link under “Categories”).
The Kitchen is HIRING!
NEED A JOB BUT WANT SUMMERS & HOLIDAYS OFF?!
- Part time Kitchen Help Needed!
Both New Berlin Eisenhower and New Berlin West are in need of additional help in their
kitchens. Job duties for these positions include light cooking, cashiering, and general preparation & clean-up for the lunch periods. Staff in each kitchen work a job rotation schedule for the various positions with one early and one late start in the rotation. Most rotations work 4 hours per day from approximately 9:00 am - 1: 00pm. These are non-benefit positions that work a school year calendar. Starting wage is $12.25/hour. No experience is needed but wage adjustment may be made for experienced candidates.
For further information or to schedule an interview please contact our Food & Nutrition Services
Director, Cindy Jensen, at (262) 789-6209 or cindy.jensen@nbexcellence.org
Save the Dates
RR Home & School Association
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 2020-2021
President: Angela Kloskey - atkloskey@yahoo.com
Vice President: Mari Patterson - mari_p81@ymail.com
Treasurer: Tom Kloskey - tom.kloskey@fisglobal.com
Secretary: Julia Arnold - julia.arnold10@gmail.com
Latest HSA Updates:
Next Dining For Dollars
WHEN: April 18th; 11am-3pm
WHERE:15620 W. National Avenue
There are directions in the attached flyer to order online or in person! Can't wait to see you there!
New Family Breakfast:
HSA would love to get creative this year and still host the new family breakfast (or lunch). We will need creative ways to gather and need a volunteer to plan this event. If you are interested in being the new family breakfast committee chair, please contact Mari Patterson (mari_p81@ymail.com).
We can't host these amazing events without wonderful volunteers to help.
Upcoming HSA Meetings
The HSA holds general meetings once per month. This is a great way to vote on ways to spend the HSA funds, learn about the budget and how the money is spent, help plan events, hear from the administration and see what is happening in your school. Meetings will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams until further notice. Meeting invites will be included in the Eagle Express and on the HSA Facebook page.
Upcoming Meeting Dates:
May 26, 2021
Food for Thought
Have a fun and SAFE spring break! See you April 12th!
About Ronald Reagan
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