Friday, April 1, 2016

Reagan Elementary School Newsletter - April 2016

Peter Pan, Jr.

The Reagan Drama Club proudly presents, Peter Pan, Jr.  For months our Mustangs, under the direction of Mr. Pickrell and Mrs. Cornett, have been working extremely hard in preparation of opening night on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Reagan multipurpose room.  

Dinner show tickets for Saturday, April 9 (6:30 p.m.) are available in the Reagan front office as well as Dessert show tickets for Sunday, April 10 (2:30 p.m.).  For all the other shows (Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8, Sunday, April 10), tickets will be available at the door.  

Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children.  Please consider joining us for one of our shows and supporting our Mustangs. 

Force Run                             
The Force Run was a huge success and we would like to thank all who donated and pledged our students.  It is much appreciated.

Pastries with Parents

On Friday, April 8, the Reagan PTA will host its annual Pastries With Parents event from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.  Students may purchase tickets during one of the presale dates: Friday, April 1, Tuesday, April 5, and/or Wednesday, April 6.  The cost for one student and adult to attend will be $5.  For each additional person to attend the cost will increase by $2.  Therefore, for a family of 4 to attend, the total cost will be $9.  Checks can be made payable to the Reagan PTA.  On this special morning, you will receive a warm, delicious pastry and have access to Starbucks coffee.  Island Photography will also be on hand to take FREE family portraits.  This is a great event in which all are welcome to attend, so please purchase a ticket and join us on Friday, April 8.

Sports Around Reagan

Track                                      
Track had its first meet on Thursday, March 31.  Over 35 students have consistently been attending practice and preparing for this meet.  We would like to thank Ms. Schmal and the KHS track team and coaches for allowing us to use their facilities.  Those who qualify will be moving on to the Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley High School on Saturday, April 9.

Softball                                            
Information for boys and girls softball will be sent out next week.  If you are interested in trying out, please make sure you obtain a permission slip from Mr. Rodriguez when they become available.

Destination Imagination

The time has come for the Destination Imagination team of NEEDNCL, consisting of members: Noah Brown, Cy Hammerstrom, Logan Vasquez, Ethan Guerrero, Devyn Sasai, Nicolette Fierro, and Emma Chappel to compete in the State DI Tournament in Riverside, CA this upcoming weekend.  The team has been working hard in making sure that they are ready to go on Saturday.  We would like to thank Ms. Hurtado, Ms. Schmal, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Sasai and all the parents who have donated their time to assist our students.  Best of luck!

Music News

Band
Students in Band have been working extremely hard in learning their scales and new music for our Spring Concerts to be held on Thursday, May 12 for M/Th students and Friday, May 13 for T/Fr students.  Please continue to encourage your student to practice at home. 

Choir
Mr. Merritt has been working on new material with his Choir students in preparation for the end of the year.  Please encourage your Choir student to practice at home for you.


April 2016

Upcoming Dates:

·   Apr 1—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 2—Destination Imagination State Tournament in Riverside
·   Apr 4—Force Run Assembly
·   Apr 5—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 5—RPTA meeting 6 pm Reagan Library
·   Apr 6—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 7—Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan Jr.
·   Apr 7—10 – Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan, Jr.
·   Apr 8—Pastries With Parents event 7 am—8 am
·   Apr 9—Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley HS
·   Apr 13—K-Kids meeting 1:15 pm
·   Apr 21—After School Intervention ends
·   Apr 25—CAASPP Testing begins at ReaganApril 2016

Upcoming Dates:

·   Apr 1—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 2—Destination Imagination State Tournament in Riverside
·   Apr 4—Force Run Assembly
·   Apr 5—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 5—RPTA meeting 6 pm Reagan Library
·   Apr 6—Pastries With Parents presale
·   Apr 7—Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan Jr.
·   Apr 7—10 – Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan, Jr.
·   Apr 8—Pastries With Parents event 7 am—8 am
·   Apr 9—Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley HS
·   Apr 13—K-Kids meeting 1:15 pm
·   Apr 21—After School Intervention ends
·   Apr 25—CAASPP Testing begins at Reagan