November 17, 2023
A Message from Mrs. Wunderlich & Reagan Staff
Families,
As a reminder, students will not have school next Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday. We hope you have a wonderful fall break and Thanksgiving with your loved ones.
Our next Regal Eagle newsletter will be sent on Friday, December 1.
The District Engagement Survey window closes today. We would really appreciated your anonymous, candid feedback if you have not already done so.
One School One Book
Be on the lookout for our One School, One Book packets and books coming home today! We look forward to reading this story together as a Reagan community!
Each week, you will read chapters of the book and answer questions as a family. Throughout the month, we will ask special trivia questions during the school day and talk about the book.
Please feel free to reach out to Ann Burmeister (acburmeister@mpsomaha.org) if you have any questions or concerns.
Birthday Board
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!
Freddy's Night
Thank you for your support at Freddy's night! We raised $90 to support student activities at Reagan!
Reagan Career Day
This year, we will be hosting Career Day at Reagan Elementary! We are very excited to give our students the opportunity to meet people from different career backgrounds and to learn more about what they do every day. We are looking for volunteers to help our Career Day vision come true!
Career Day will be held on Friday, April 5 from 1:00-3:00. If you would like to volunteer to help with Career Day, please complete the form no later than Friday, December 1. You will be contacted by Friday, December 15 if you are selected as a presenter or classroom volunteer.
We are looking forward to this new opportunity and to inspire our students to dream big about what their futures can look like! If you have questions about volunteering, please feel free to contact the Main Office at Reagan Elementary at (402) 715-7100.
November Breakfast & Lunch Menu
SY23-24 Nov Breakfast Menu Millard.pdfSY23-24 Nov Lunch Menu Millard.pdfMPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment - 5th Grade Famililes
Dear Parents/Guardians of Fifth Grade Students,
In preparation for sixth grade registration, the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment will be administered to most fifth grade students. This test will help determine the appropriate sixth grade math placement for your child. The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment is scheduled for administration in your child’s elementary school building on January 9, 2024.
The MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment has proven to be an excellent predictor of abstract mathematical ability. It provides us with information that will increase the likelihood of an appropriate mathematics placement at the middle school level. The test does not measure past mathematical performance, but rather predicts a student’s readiness for independent learning and more abstract mathematics concepts.
In addition to the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment results, data from the 4th-grade NSCAS-Math assessment administered by the Nebraska Department of Education and data from theWinter MAP assessment will be considered when determining appropriate 6th grade math placement. MAP is a nationally normed test, aligned with the current Nebraska State Mathematics Standards, that provides reliable information about what your child understands and is able to do with mathematics.
If you do not wish for your child to take the MPS Algebra Aptitude Assessment, please contact your elementary principal by December 15, 2023.
Thank you,
Tony Weers, Ed.D.
Director of Secondary Education
Millard Public Schools
Previously Shared Information That Is Still Relevant
Forms and Fliers
Winter Craft and Hot Cocoa - Parents with Heart Event
Join us Friday, December 1, 2023 from 5:30-7:30 in the Cafeteria/Gym for some family time drinking hot cocoa and making winter crafts. Parents with Heart is partnering with The Makery this year and are excited to offer door hangers, string art, and a shelf sitter to make during our time together.
To pre-order your items from The Makery, please visit our personalized ordering site to place your order by Friday, November 17th > http://www.themakeryomaha.com/new-events/kits. Once you have placed your order, please send a check to school with your student for your pre-order with "Winter Craft Night order" in the memo line.
In addition, we will be offering additional crafts on site for $2-3 each on the night of the event. These crafts will be offered until we run out, but we plan to have at least 50 items on hand for purchase (cash or check only) and will be limited to 3 per family.
❄️ Wintery Conditions Are Almost 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.
