The Eagle Express
Week of: March 19, 2021
A Note:
And in a blink, April is closing in! Spring break will be here before you know it (9 school days!)
In addition, the end of the 3rd quarter will be April 1st. As a reminder, April 1st will be an asynchronous learning day for all students.
Then, the race to the finish begins. So thankful for all of you and all we have done collectively to make this year so amazing!
Yours in Gratitude,
Angela Patterson, Principal
Matt Stich, Associate Principal
At a Glance:
- Asynchronous Learning Day 4/1
- Give Education Day
- Some fun community holiday events
- and more!
Out and About
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Virtual Music Performances
Group Picture Day
Asynchronous Learning April 1
Good afternoon SDNB families,
We are writing to remind you that tomorrow (3/9/21) will be an asynchronous virtual learning day for ALL students as all our teaching staff members district wide who want to receive the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination will have the opportunity to do so. Again, there will be no in-person learning in our schools tomorrow.
If your child needs a bag lunch tomorrow, the Food and Nutrition Services Department is providing lunches for all students / families who register in advance. All the details are on the district website; you must register by 9 p.m. tonight in order to be eligible to pick up lunch tomorrow.
Please note that ACT testing for juniors will take place in-person as scheduled at Eisenhower and West. There will be no impact to the testing schedule or bus transportation to and from school for those students.
There has, however, been a date change for the second dose of the vaccine. Teaching staff members are now tentatively scheduled to receive the second dose Thursday, April 1. That day will also be an asynchronous virtual learning day for all students.
Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we greatly appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we work through this important process together.
Joe Garza, Superintendent
Need Lunch?
Give Education Day 3/24
Give-Education Day is a chance to honor our very own front line workers with a donation to the SDNB. While some school districts are just now starting to get back in the classroom, the SDNB has had our doors opened all year, offering New Berlin families a choice between in-person and a robust virtual experience. Donations will be used to recognize and reward staff for their extra efforts during these COVID times. Consider a $20 donation in recognition of a successful 2020-21 school year.
https://www.give-education.com/organization/New-Berlin-School-District
Easter Extravaganza
WHEN: Sunday, March 28, 2021; 1-3PM
WHERE: New Berlin West Football and Track Fields
WHAT: There will be an egg hunt, egg/spoon races, a bake sale, pin the tail on the bunny, jelly bean guessing game, and more!
Please see the below flyer for more information! Hope to see you there!
Community Egg Hunt
WHERE: New Berlin Community Center-14750 W. Cleveland Ave.
RAIN, (snow!!), or shine! Please see the flyer below for more detailed information! Can't wait!
Parent University
Parent University Lecture Series: Calm Parents, Calm Kids: Managing Your Own Reactivity (Virtual)
Tuesday, March 23, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Presented by: Growing Minds Inc.
Though your body doesn't speak to you when stressed, it does send ongoing signals in the form of feelings and sensations. Noticing those feelings can soften them, allowing you to move beyond the stress. Consistently modeling the mindful behavior you wish to see in your children produces ripple effects that will benefit your entire family. Learn to identify and document your stress signature so that when you feel strong emotions inhibiting your wellbeing, you can "name them to tame them".
Click here for flyer. Click here for registration.
***We are currently at capacity and only the first 100 registrants to log in will be allowed in the session.
6th Grade Graduation Updates
Just a couple of updates for this month:
- Keep uploading your photos through the end of March to https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12iqfPUDMvcXkBFy-QzXn6shb3m5WL2wM?usp=sharing. Please note you do need to be logged into google to use this link. If you do not have a google account please contact me at chiaralkeller@gmail.com or via Facebook Messenger and I will send you a direct link to upload your photos.
We are continuing to wait for direction from the school on what the ceremony will look like and hope to find out more information this month and start to firm up our plans in April.
Thanks,
Chiara Keller
If you have questions please feel free to reach out to any member of the committee:
Amber Roemer amber.roemer@gmail.com
Rebecca Meyer rebeccameyer11@yahoo.com
Angela Kloskey atkloskey@yahoo.com
Mari Patterson mari_p81@ymail.com
Kathy Fazio kmfazio8402@yahoo.com
Dana Bach dana.terrones@gmail.com
Sarah Liedtke liedtke10216@msn.com
Chiara Keller chiaralkeller@gmail.com
Heidi Barufkin heidibarufkin@yahoo.com
Yearbook Orders
Yearbooks can be ordered online here: https://orders.schoolandsportpics.com/ordering
Use the drop down menu to select Ronald Reagan
The yearbook sale will run until April 1st!
Please reach out to the Ronald Reagan office staff if you have additional questions.
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:
March 31, 2021
May 26, 2020
Food for Thought
We all have felt a little like this over this last year! Sometimes, we barely feel like we have our heads above water. Hang in there! Spring Break is almost here!
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