The Eagle Express
Week of: September 18, 2020
Cheers to 2020-2021!
It has been a great first few weeks with students back to learning (both in person and virtually)! I cannot thank our amazing staff enough for all of their hard work getting this year up and rolling. They are truly rockstars! And a huge thank you goes out to all of YOU, as well, for all of your home support. Our partnership is key to this crazy year's success!
We are very excited to have all of our in-person students back next week! Virtual students...you are continuing to knock it out of the park!
We hope you all have an amazing weekend and enjoy the "no rain" weather!
Yours in Learning,
Angela Patterson, Principal
Matt Stich, Associate Principal
At a Glance:
- Transportation Updates
- Picture Day
- NWEA MAP
- Virtual Spanish
- And more!
Outdoor Recess and PE!
Art with Ms. Berg
Outdoor classroom spaces
Out and About
Transportation Reminders
Here are a few reminders:
AM DROP OFF:
- Drop off is in FRONT of the school for AM ONLY
- Please do not let your students out of the car until 8:35am. We do not have supervision to ensure the safety of your students until then. We cannot ensure masks are worn or social distancing is adhered to. You will see adults out on the front sidewalk when they may exit.
PM PICK UP:
- Pick up is in the BACK of the building for PM ONLY! The front of the building will be our bus line
- Please remember to enter in off of NATIONAL Avenue. Buses will be using Calhoun. By entering off of National, we can have more room for the standing car line. This prevents large back ups into the major intersection/roads.
- Please do not enter the playground area until 3:35. We have students/classes using it until 3:30. An adult will be there to direct you down the ramp. We will also keep the gate closed, as an added precaution to ensure the safety of our students on the playgrounds.
- An adult will take your car number down when you get to the back of the building. Thanks for having it visible. If you need another copy, please contact Tammy Kane in the front office (tammy.kane@nbexcellence.org)
PM BUS LINE:
- Buses will load in the FRONT of the building at the end of the day only (AM is behind the building)
- We have had the majority of our buses here prior to 3:50. Most buses have been leaving the grounds by 4:03pm. We have had a few "straggler" buses that we are continuing to work with Durham on to ensure a more timely arrival.
Bus Families--please continue to monitor Infinite Campus (the transportation tab). Durham is continuing to make tweaks to routes/times to improve efficiencies.
As always, if you have Ronald Reagan questions, please feel free to reach out. All route questions can be directed to Durham (262)-760-7480.
Picture Days are Coming!
September 24th (AM)
- AM ELP/EC Students
- K5 Students
- 1st Grade
- 3rd Grade
September 28th (AM)
- Staff photos
- 2nd Grade
- 4th Grade
September 30th (PM)
- PM ELP/EC Students
- 5th Grade
- 6th Grade
Virtual Students:
- WHEN: September 28th 4:30-7:30PM
- WHERE: School & Sport Pic Studios
- HOW TO SIGN UP: Please use THIS SIGN UP GENIUS to sign up for a time
ALL IN PERSON FAMILIES--You may choose to skip the in-person photo dates and you can also schedule your own studio time at School & Sport Pics. You can contact School & Sport Pics to set up a time.
School & Sport Pics:
262-780-2901
NWEA MAP Assessment
In the weeks prior to October 9th your child will participate in tests called Measures of Academic Progress™ (MAP).
MAP tests are unique in that they are adaptive tests students will take on their iPad. This means that the test will become more rigorous the more questions your student answers correctly. When students answer a question incorrectly, the test will adapt. Therefore, the test will specifically be aligned to the appropriate levels for students. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn the information presented because the tests are aligned with the Wisconsin state standards.
Students will be tested using MAP three times a year. These tests determine a student’s instructional level and measure academic achievement. Most students in grades 2-10 will be assessed in Reading, Language Arts, and Math. In K-1 students will be assessed in Reading and Math.
Following the fall testing period, you will receive a report showing your child’s MAP performance in the Infinite Campus parent portal. It will include your child’s scores, as well as the district and national norms.
We are excited about the information that MAP provides. The reports help teachers to recognize where to focus attention to meet your child’s learning needs and continue to increase levels of achievement. For more information regarding MAP, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher or principal. You can also visit the website https://www.nwea.org/the-map-suite/family-toolkit/.
Virtual Spanish Being Offered
Library Updates
Masks are Mandatory
NEW UPDATES FROM THE RE-ENTRY HANDBOOK
NEW: 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.**
NEW: 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 Aug. 11, 2020: Per Gov. Tony Evers’ 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 Sept. 28. 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. 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 a 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.
We're Still Hiring!
- 1 Student Learning Assistant (5.45 hrs per day)
- 2 Building substitutes (full year, full time positions)
If you know of anyone that might be interested in these positions, please have them reach out to Mr. Stich at matthew.stich@nbexcellence.org
Save the Dates
Food for Thought
This made me laugh out loud. I'm not the biggest cauliflower fan, so this definitely rings true for me!
We are off to a great start! We hope you have a wonderful weekend! See you all next week!
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