The Falcon Flyer
The Rea Farms STEAM Academy Family Newsletter
It will be important to watch the CMS Board of Education Meeting on February 9th to see how we will move forward. The current plan is for our staff to return to the building on February 11th. I certainly hope it is safe enough for our students to return to school on February 15th (A Group) and 18th (B Group). We will plan on having FALCON SPIRIT DAYS (wear your Falcon Gear) for In-Person and Virtual Learning on the 15th and 18th!
Our PTA has planned some delicious Falcon Family Spirit Nights for this month! We are adding SAS Cupcakes into the mix! Everyone needs a treat in the middle of the week. I would also like to thank Dr. CeCe Carr Muhizi for stepping into the role of PTA President mid-year. The PTA also hosted their 2nd General Meeting of the Year on January 28th. The next meeting will be on February 25th at 9:15am.
Our School Leadership Team would like your feedback! Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts on our customer service, communication and distance learning initiatives. Click here to take the survey!
We also need your feedback on Elementary Special Area offerings for the 21-22 school year. As we continue to grow into a full K-8, our ability to offer certain Special Areas may change. Please provide us with you opinions here.
It is truly unbelievable to me that we are halfway through the 3rd quarter of this school year. We are committed to a strong finish with high engagement and increased personalization as we close out the year.
Brooke Hough
Principal
Office Hours (until February 10)
Tuesday - 11-1pm
Wednesday - 2-4pm
Thursday - 8-10am
Friday - 2-4pm
January was Awesome!
BETA Service Projects
Tutoring Students in India
Thank You Cards for Healthcare Workers
Donating Meals
The CEO Breakfast
Thank you to out CEO Speaker
Important Information for February
February Dates to Remember
February 1-5 - School Counselor Appreciation Week
February 3 - World Read Aloud Day
February 5 - Falcon Shadow Challenge Essay Due (see below)
February 8 - Progress Reports
February 9 - FFSN Chick-Fil-A (4-9p)
February 12- Valentine’s Day Virtual Celebrations
February 15 - Return to School - Rotation A
February 17 - Early Release Day (1:15)
February 17 - FFSN SAS Cupcakes (All Day)
February 18 - Return to School - Rotation B
February 23 - FFSN Penn Station (4-9p)
February 24 - FBI Internet Safety Talk
February 25 - General PTA Meeting (Virtual) 9:15 am
February 26 - CEO Breakfast
School Counselor Appreciation Week
- Students can make a card or poster and bring it to the school (hours listed below when a staff member will be there).
- Let's fill up their inboxes! Students can email Ms. Heine and Ms. Pope thanking them for their support and recognizing how they have helped them this school year.
- Another great way is sending a digital card using https://www.greetingsisland.com/cards/thank-you. This is a free site and cards can be customized and emailed through a Google Sign-In.
World Read Aloud Day - February 3rd
Falcon Shadow Challenge
Progress Reports
Internet Safety Tips for 6th Graders
Zoom Expectations
#21forRFA
Students should color each numeric block per mile they complete. Miles should be completed in their entirety at one time. Students should not give themselves credit for doing a mile across the day, but instead should complete full miles at one time. You do not have to run, walking and a mixture is all we are asking for. Moving your body is our goal!
To submit your completed artifact, you can submit to this google form.
RFA Family Survey
Elementary Special Area Survey
Media Center Notes
Remote Book Checkout Update
Due to continued remote learning, remote library book checkout is “paused” until at least February 12th. We will not be filling orders for library books or collecting books that are due. If you have any library books currently at home, please keep them until students return to school on February 15th.
Need a Good Book?
NEW Media PBL Times
Beginning Wednesday, February 3rd, Mrs. Shaw will be offering additional sessions during PBL times for Media! The following times/grades will be available:
K-1st: 10:45-11:15
2nd-3rd: 1:15-1:45
4th-5th: 2:00-2:30
We will be sharing awesome books, exploring technology, and doing lots of other fun activities! Hope to see you there!
Easy Ways to Support the Rea Farms
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Supporting the Community
Ballantyne Families in February
- Sign up for the Ballantyne Families Fit21 Fundraiser! Go to www.tinyurl.com/fit21-signup
- Many thanks to our amazing sponsors for their support! They have covered the cost of the t-shirt so that 100% of your donation will go to food support for families in need
- Donate via Venmo (bfhelpingbf) or PayPal (bfhelpingbf@gmail.com). Families will receive gift cards of the following denominations (Families of 3 and under = $100, 4 = $125, 5 = $125, 6+ = $200)
Venmo: bfhelpingbf
PayPal: bfhelpingbf@gmail.com
Facebook - @BallantyneFamiliesHelpingNeighbors
Instagram - @BallantyneFamilies
School Wish List
Rea Farms STEAM Academy
PTA Website Information
School Leadership Team Platform
To access our School Improvement Plan, visit www.indistar.org and use GuestS19138 as the username and password.
Guest access will allow you, our valued stakeholders, to review the School Improvement Plan, School Improvement Team members (with the date of election), Agendas, and Meeting Minutes. It will also highlight our Vision, Values, Mission, and Indicators, which are the areas of focus we will use this year to continue to enhance our school's performance.
Please click to review additional information around how to navigate in the platform once you are logged in: Guest Access Navigation