February 2, 2024
A Message from Mrs. Wunderlich & Reagan Staff
Reagan families,
We had another great week. I cannot believe that it is already February! In this week's newsletter, we have some Reagan spirit wear to offer! We have several new design options with many different shirt color options to choose from. The online store will be open today through Sunday, February 18th. This is our last spirit wear order for this school year, so don't miss out! Check it out and make your purchase by using the link here.
Enjoy the weekend,
Mrs. Wunderlich
Reagan Spirit Wear!
Reagan staff is hosting a spring spirit wear store for families.
We have some new, fun designs on many different colors of shirts and sweatshirts.
The store will be open from Friday, February 2nd - Sunday, February 18th.
We anticipate printing and delivery to Reagan by the second week of March so that you can hopefully pick up your order at Parent Teacher Conferences!
Check it out and make your purchase by using the link here!
A Message from the Health Room
The health room is looking for some donations. We are in need of pants for both boys and girls. We use mostly smalls and mediums. NO shirts or tops are needed at this point in time.
Thanks in advance for considering and keeping us in mind!
Staff Member of the Week!
We celebrate a staff member each week in the building, but we would love to start including this announcement for our community to see since we have such wonderful, dedicated staff to highlight!
Congratulations to Mr. Jake Svacina, one of our fourth-grade teachers!
See below for all the wonderful things Jake's colleagues had to say about him this week!
Letting all of the 3rd grade come to observe you teach math stations
Being open to having people come to observe his math class
Thank you for your willingness to always have an open door to talk about what's best for kids.
Thanks for always being a positive ball of energy! You make Reagan a better place!
Jake always answers my questions and makes time to help me find my way in education.
Thank you for welcoming me into your room to observe guided math. You do a great job differentiating and meeting the needs of your math students.
I loved being in your classroom for math! Thank you so much for hosting and answering all of my questions! Your students are very lucky to have your guidance, and our staff is lucky to have such a strong instructional leader in our building.
Sunshine Squad Recognition
Our Millard sunshine squad visited Reagan on Tuesday afternoon to recognize our AMAZING secretary, Mrs. McCauley!
This was such a well-deserved recognition.
Mrs. McCauley helps us all to SHINE on a daily basis.
Congratulations, Michaela!!
Birthday Board
A new month means many more birthdays!
Let's make sure that no child's birthday is overlooked.
Are you looking for a special way to have your child recognized on their special day at school?
Fill out the Google Form linked here to secure your child's birthday date!
Students will be recognized on the large TV monitor at the entrance of our building as an additional celebration!
See the picture for an example!
Lunch Information and Menu
Home Calming Strategies
Opportunities for Students
Save the Date - Scooter's Day
Upcoming Blood Drive
Ronald Reagan Elementary School and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Drive Details:
Site: Ronald Reagan Elementary School
Address: 4440 South 198th Ave, Omaha, NE, 68135
Room Name: Gym
Date: Thr Mar 14, 2024
Time: 1:00: PM - 6:00: PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Christina Hutchinson
Click here to make an appointment
Please help us make a difference and help save lives!
The need for blood is constant and only volunteer donors can fulfill that need for patients in our community. Nationwide, someone needs a unit of blood every 2 to 3 seconds and most of us will need blood in our lifetime.
Thank you for supporting the American Red Cross blood program!
Download the Red Cross Blood Donor App on the App Store, Google Play or text BLOODAPP to 90999. Schedule appointments, view your blood type and results of your mini-physical, and track your donations.
American Red Cross Blood Services - 431 18th St. NW, Washington, DC, 20006
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Previously Shared Information That Is Still Relevant
2024-25 Class List Input Optional Meetings with Mrs. Wunderlich
The Reagan staff will begin the process of designing class lists for the 2024-25 school year in March. Historically there have been a significant amount of teacher requests from parents each year, so I thought it would be helpful to reiterate how class lists have been and will continue to be created.
Our main goal is to provide positive experiences for all students! We strive to create balanced classrooms with regard to personalities, abilities, needs, learning styles, peer relations, and gender balance. Staff work to place students in a learning environment that best meets their needs. Each child is considered individually by members of the following teams: Teachers who currently work within the grade level, HAL, Special Education, Speech Language Pathologist, Administration, Interventionists, and the School Counselor.
We recognize that you value your child's education and can offer valuable insight about them. If you would like to have input into your child’s placement for next year, please schedule a 15-minute appointment with me in the month of February. During this meeting, I will ask for you to share input about your child’s learning style, strengths, and areas of needed improvement. This input will be considered when Reagan teams make placement decisions and begin grouping students. Requests for a specific teacher will not be considered as we are in the hiring season, and staffing at each grade level is still being determined.
To make an appointment, please call 402-715-7100, and Mrs. McCauley will assist you with scheduling a meeting. Input will not be considered after March 1st as we begin making placement decisions at that time.
Thank you for your trust and support.
Mrs. Brittany Wunderlich
❄️ Wintery Conditions Are Here - Reagan Recess Guidelines ❄️
Grade-level teachers and the office staff will determine whether students will go out for recess based on precipitation, wind chill, and temperature. We will plan for outside recess if the temperature or wind chill (“feels like”) is above 0 using weather.com at the time of the recess. This might mean that a grade level that has a recess at 10 AM may stay inside due to wind chill, and then it might warm up in the afternoon to allow for other grade levels to go outside. We will always go outside unless it is actively snowing and the area cannot be cleared in time for a safe recess.
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Please dress students appropriately for the weather each day so they can fully participate. Classroom teachers have communicated with families what students in your child's grade level will be permitted to bring for outside winter play. There are many factors that go into this decision, such as length of recess, students' level of independence getting dressed/undressed, schedule for what is happening before/after recess, etc. Please make sure to take note of your child's grade level decision through their weekly communication/newsletter. Thank you for your partnership and cooperation in advance.
Valentine's Day Party Volunteers
Reagan's Valentine's Day Parties for K-5 grade will be held on
Wednesday, February 14th from 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
. Please use this link to sign-up to be a volunteer. Within this sign-up, the different expectations and rules are outlined. If you have any questions, please reach out to Julie Milks at juliemilks@gmail.com.
The preschool program will have different party times due to the different schedule. Preschool teachers will communicate this information out to parents.