Reagan Elementary School Newsletter - May 2016

6th Grade Science Camp

6th grade Science Camp is almost here!!! Beginning on May 23, group 1 of our 6th grade students will travel to Calvin Crest for their outdoor education. The students will stay until Wednesday, May 25, and then group 2 will make the same trip until Friday, May 27. This is an exciting time for our students as they will participate in hikes along different trails and learn how to incorporate leadership strategies into their everyday life.

Peter Pan, Jr.

We would like to thank Mr. Pickrell, Mrs. Cornett, and all the parent volunteers who made this year’s Drama production of Peter Pan, Jr. a success. The students did a great job and most importantly, had fun. The students worked for months learning lines and choreography until the play opened on April 8. We would like to thank Mr. Pickrell for directing the last 9 Drama productions for us at Reagan Elementary. Through the Drama Club, he has influenced and guided many Mustangs who have gone on to continue acting at Rafer Johnson Jr. High and at KHS. During the final show on Sunday, April 11, many Mustang alumni who have been in plays under the direction of Mr. Pickrell attended in order to thank him. The time and devotion he has shared with our students is something that cannot be put into words.

Around Reagan

CAASPP Testing:  CAASPP testing will continue at Reagan during the month of May.  Our students have been preparing all year for these end of the year exams.

Reagan Talent Show:  Congratulations to all the Mustangs who will be performing for our Talent Show on Monday, June 6.

Pastries With Parents: We would like to thank our Reagan PTA for putting on another successful parent event. On April 8, we had over 600 individuals come and share a morning with us
while being treated to Starbucks coffee and a nice cinnamon roll. 

Yearbooks:  We will begin selling yearbooks during May. The cost of the fully colored yearbook will be $15. More information will be sent home shortly.

Sports

Track:  Our Mustang track athletes have been working hard and doing a great job as the season has continued through the first few qualifying track meets. We would like to thank coaches, 
Ms. Hurtado and Mrs. Palmer, for all their hard work in getting our students ready.

Softball:  Boys and girls softball will play their first game on Fri-day, May 6 at Reagan Elementary at 12:45 p.m. as they host Jackson Elementary from Selma. Each Friday in May the softball teams will play a game against an elementary school in Selma until the sea-son ends on May 27 with the end of the season tournament. Good luck, Mustangs!

Music News

Band:  Our band students are in final preparations for their Spring Concerts on May 12 (M/Th students) and May 13 (T/Fr students). The parent concerts will begin at 2:15 p.m. in the Reagan cafeteria. Also, the 6th grade students who have met all the necessary criteria will be traveling to John’s Incredible Pizza on
Wednesday, May 18. Great job to those who qualified.


Choir: The Spring Choir concerts will be held on May 19 (M/Th students) and May 20 (T/Fr students). The parent concerts will begin at 2:15 p.m. In the Reagan cafeteria. All music students are excited for these events.

Upcoming Dates

May 2—6—Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week
 May 4—May the 4th Be With You—CST Science Testing 5th grade
 May 6—History Day State Tournament

 May 6—Softball HOME vs. Jackson 12:45 p.m.
May 12—Band Concert M/Th 2:15 p.m.
 May 13—Band Concert T/Fr 2:15 p.m.

 May 13—Softball @ Eric White 12:45 p.m.
May 18—6th grade band reward John’s Incredible Pizza
 May 19—Choir Concert M/Th 2:15 p.m.
 May 20—Choir Concert T/Fr 2:15 p.m.
 May 20—Softball @ Wilson 12:45 p.m.
 May 23—25—Science Camp group 1
 May 25—May 27—Science Camp group 2
 May 27—Softball Tourney (Selma)

May 30—Memorial Day no school
 May 31—Track meet begins
 June 1—Open House 6:00 p.m.