Administrative Professionals Day Celebration - Rafer Johnson Jr. High School

As part of the Administrative Professionals Day celebration at Rafer Johnson Jr. High School, classes came in every hour to the secretaries' offices and did something special.  Three of the classes wrote and sang songs.  This is the video of the boys' choir.

Note from a Soldier! Story #7: Be the Turning Point...in Someone's Life

An endearing mother came into the Washington Elementary School office this afternoon to share an experience she had over the weekend.

Every Friday, students of Washington School wear their red Washington Patriot Spirit shirt. A student happened to be wearing her red Washington Patriot shirt as she and her family visited a local restaurant for dinner last Friday evening. While enjoying a pleasant dinner, a man graciously walked over to their table and placed a 5 dollar bill down, including the note below.

The mother felt compelled to share the moment with the staff at Washington school to remind us of the mutual appreciation that exists among members of our community,society and the fervent patriotism of our wonderful country.

The portion of the note that I found to be most vivid is the idea of the sacrifices made for "the next generation."  I believe everything we strive for in our district and within the walls of Washington school is to endeavour to benefit the lives of precious students and families we have the pleasure of serving.   

Thank you.

Heather Schofield

Reagan Elementary School - April 2014

Beauty and the Beast, Jr.

For months, the Reagan Drama Club, under the guidance of Kerry Pickrell, has been working extremely hard in preparation for Opening Night, Thursday, April 3.  

Show times at 6:30 pm on the following dates:

Thursday, April 3

Friday, April 4

Sunday, April 6

Dinner Show:  Saturday, April 5, 6:30 pm - Reservations Required

Dessert Show:  Sunday, April 6 - 2:30 pm - Reservations Required

Tickets for the Dinner and Dessert shows can be purchased in the Reagan Office.

Pastries with Parents

On Friday, April 4, Reagan's PTO will be holding its first annual "Pastries with Parents" event.  Island Photography will be on hand to take pictures.  A big thanks to Reagan's PTO.

Rachel's Challenge

On March 21st, 5th and 6th grade students traveled to Rafer Johnson Jr. High to take part in Rachel's Challenge.  This emotional assembly provided our students with an important message regarding treating each other with respect.  Thank you to Mrs. North and Mr. Jimenez for inviting the 5th and 6th grade students to this event.  For more information regarding Rachel's Challenge, you can go to:

Rachelschallenge.org

Sports

Track season has begun as the Reagan Mustang student athletes have been getting ready for the track meet season by practicing at Kingsburg High School three days a week. Coaches Hurtado and LInder are doing a great job in making sure our students are ready to complete against the thousands of other students from around Fresno County. The Jr. track meet will be held in Selma on April 12 and the Bantam and Midget track meet will be held in Reedley on April 26.

Special Olympics Winter Games

Three Kingsburg athletes were selected to compete in the Fresno County Special Olympics Winter Games held February 23 - 25. Kyle Johnson (Lincoln Elementary School) and Alyssa Duarte (Rafer Johnson Jr. High School) competed along with 61 athletes from Fresno County in Alpine and Nordic Events.  (Dezi Yacconi from Reagan Elementary was unable to attend this year.)  

Kyle and Alyssa received gold and silver medals for their respective cross-country races in the 50m, 100m, 200m, and 500m. events. Also attending was Carla Duarte (Rafer) as a Unified Partner with Special Olympics Northern California.  This certification allowed her to compete with her sister, Alyssa, in the Family Cup - a race which pairs a Special Olympic athlete with a family member.  Carla also assisted with athletes on and off the hill.

The athletes, coaches and volunteers stay in Shaver Lake during the 3-day competition at China Peak.  The community plans for and fund raises for the event all year.  China Peak donates Alpine equipment and lift tickets. Herb Bauer's donated the Nordic equipment and East Fresno Kiwanis put together sack lunches to be used on the hill during the competition.  It takes a lot of volunteers and time to put on this event but it is well worth it. 

Coach Peggy Cuadros said, "It was exciting to see these athletes compete to the best of their ability on less than ideal snow conditions this year. But far more important than a competition, it is training for life."