REEK REPORTER
MARCH
2015
REEK SCHOOL EVENTS
Cookie Decorating……….Page 2
Basketball Gifts…………..Page 2
Board Meeting…………….Page 2
Open Enrollment………….Page 2
A Message from the Administrator
Forensics
By Dr. Polek
Do you have “glossophobia” – the fear of public speaking? May people do!
Research into this area indicates that some people fear public speaking even
more than they fear death. The ability to articulate ideas in front of others is an
incredibly important skill for all of life.
Kohl’s Wild Theatre……...Page 3
We are happy to offer a program to help our students with public speaking.
Our first through fifth grade students will have the opportunity to present a
speech or interpretive reading in their classroom. Then six students from each
room can move on to the Elementary Forensics East Division competition to be
held Saturday, April 25, from 8:30-12:00, at Big Foot High School.
Field Trips………………….Page 4
Here are the types of speeches students can choose to do:
Pride of the Lion………….Page 3
Spring Break………………Page 3
Reading Café……………...Page 5
STEM Summer School…..Page 6
4K Screening……………...Page 6
3K Registration…………...Page 6
Pennies for Patients……..Page 7
Talent Show……………….Page 8
Swim Program…………….Page 9
Sunday Events…………..Page 10
School Club News……...Page 11
Declamation: Humorous or Serious – 2-4 minutes – This is a speech highlighting an interpretation of literature.
Four-Minute Speech: 3-4 minutes – This is an original speech about a topic,
personal adventure, historical event, persuasion or a humorous event.
Demonstration Speech: 3-5 minutes – The purpose of this speech is to demonstrate a skill or process. This demonstration must have a finished product including the states of development. Sorry, no live animals.
Prepared Storytelling: 3-5 minutes – This is the retelling of a children’s story.
It is not memorized, but is a prepared presentation told in the student’s own
words. The story may be based on literature.
Prose or Poetry: 2-4 minutes – This is expressive reading of prose or poetry
and it may be a long piece or several short pieces of work with a common
theme.
How can you help? Feel free to help your child with the speech selection. Your
child’s classroom teacher will also be helping. We will offer some after-school
practice sessions. You could help in the classroom or after school listening to
speeches. Reek School is hosting this event at Big Foot High School. We will
need volunteers that morning to check people in, give directions, offer snacks,
etc. Please call Ronda at 248-4120 if you can help that morning. We look forward to developing great speakers!
Our Middle School Forensics Team completed their season and did a great job!
Thank you to Mrs. Meyerhofer for teaching the Cookie Decorating class. The students
really enjoyed decorating their cookies.
BOARD MEETING
The next Board meeting is
scheduled for
Monday, March 9th at 5:30.
Open Enrollment
The Open Enrollment window closes
on April 30th, 2015. You must apply
during that time frame in order to
change schools. If you have any
questions, please contact the office.
The Girls Basketball team presented a gift to their coaches
Mrs. Kozlowski and Mr. Getz. The team presented
basketballs with the team picture on them.
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PRIDE OF THE LION
These students were recognized at the February Pride of the Lion assembly. They will also be invited to attend
the Board meeting on March 9th to receive a certificate. Our next Pride of the Lion assembly will be Monday,
March 23rd at 1:15 p.m.in the gym. Parents are invited to attend!
Spring Break
There will be no school
Kohl’s Wild Theatre
Kohl’s Wild Theater will by
coming March 20th at 2:00, in the
March 30th —April 6th
gym. Students in 5th – 8th grade
during Spring Break.
will enjoy this conservationthemed theatrical performance
that incorporates audience
participation, puppetry and songs.
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Middle School students went to the Dane County Regional Airport March 4th to tour the
115th Fighter Wing Base. They had the opportunity to tour the security building, learn the
functions of the Guard, and see a jet launch.
DISCOVERY WORLD
MILWAUKEE PUBLIC
MUSEUM
Mrs. Castelein’s 4th grade class
will be going to Discovery World in
Milwaukee March 19th. Students
will view hands-on science
demonstrations, technology, and
aquarium exhibits.
Mrs. Steadman’s 3rd grade class
will visit the Milwaukee Public
Museum March 19th. They will be
taking a tour about immigrants
moving to Milwaukee.
They will also see the dinosaur and
fossil exhibits.
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Reek Reading Café’
You are invited to a special family reading night at Reek School on
Tuesday, March 10th from 6:30—7:30 p.m.
Teachers will host “restaurants” with books and snacks.
Hope you can come join the Fun!
WELCOME TO REEK’S READING CAFÉ
Directions – You may visit 6 Cafes. Read some books and enjoy a snack. Have
your menu stamped.
INVENTION CREATION – Mrs. Castelein’s Room – Learn about
scientists and inventors.
READING FIESTA – Ms. Miu’s Room – Have a fiesta with some good
bilingual books!
UNDER THE SEA – Mrs. Miller’s Room – What lives in the ocean? Lots of
creatures!
JAPANESE CULTURE – Mrs. Austin’s Room – See sushi being made and
touch a real silk kimono.
CAMP READ S’MORE – The library with Mrs. Ruhl – Do you like to
camp and explore the outdoors?
FRACTURED FAIRY TALES – The Children’s Center with Mrs. Mey –
Fairy tales can be different.
IT’S A DOG’S WORLD - Mrs. Kozlowski’s Room – Visit Niko the gentle
wonder dog and learn about different dog breeds.
DR. SEUSS – Mrs. Steadman’s Room – Everyone’s favorite author is
featured.
COLD CLIMATES – Mr. Getz’s Room – Explore Alaska, Canada, and
meet a Husky named Koda.
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STEM Summer School
Save the dates of Monday through Friday, August 10-14, 8:30-11:30
AM, for a stimulating experience. Reek School will offer an enrichment summer school focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) courses. Classes will be available for students in
kindergarten through 8th grade. Exciting offerings will include LEGO
Creativity, Book and Cook, Explore the Wild Side, Art and Nature,
Dinosaur Digs, and more and more! These classes are tuition based
and will cost $35 per class for the week.
4 Year old Screening
Reek Elementary School will be
holding it’s 4 year old screening on
April 17th, 2015. Children must be
4 years old by September 1st 2015 to
enroll in the 4K program. Any
student not enrolled in our 4K
program should plan on attending
the screening.
There will be two sessions available:
9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
and
12:30 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Packets will be mailed home soon.
Please call Reek School at
262-248-4120 to schedule a session.
3-Year Old Kindergarten
Registration
If you know of a resident or
non-resident who is interested
in enrolling their child in
Mrs. Ecklund’s 2015-2016 3K
class, please encourage them to
contact us. This 3K program
emphasizes academics and
socialization through games and
playing. It’s a fantastic program.
Children must be 3 years old by
September 1st, 2015.
PLEASE HELP US
SPREAD THE WORD!
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Pennies for Patients is a fundraiser that helps support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. For the first 3 weeks of March,
Reek School is participating in this fundraiser. Classrooms are competing against one another to see who can raise the most
money. The winning classroom will receive a pizza party! There are many events scheduled over the course of the fundraiser to
help students stay focused and excited about our mission. Check this calendar for dates about dress up days, wrist band sales,
open gym nights, ice cream sales, and the Shamrock Hop! Donating online is also an option this year. You can log on to our
school website and find the link along the left hand side. Once at the main page, look to the right where you will see "See the
School Reek Elementary School." From there you can click on the classroom you would like to help support.
We would like to thank you for your help in supporting this wonderful cause!
Pennies for Patients March Fundraising Events
Monday
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*Fundraiser
Begins!
Tuesday
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*Wristband Sales
*Wristband Sales
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4K-4th Grade
Open Gym
Wednesday
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Thursday
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*Hat Day
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*Pajama Day
*Middle School
Open Gym
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*Ice Cream Sales
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25
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*Ice Cream Sales
*Shamrock Hop
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*Hawaiian Day
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Friday
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*Ice Cream Sales
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Hat Day: Students can pay their homeroom teacher $1 to wear a hat in school.
Open Gym: 3:20-4:20. Admission is $3.
Wristband Sales: Wristbands will be sold outside of the Library. Wristbands are $1 each
and are available while supplies last.
Ice Cream Sales: Elementary: Ice cream will be sold at 2:00; after the last recess. Middle
School: Ice cream will be sold during lunch.
$1 for 1 scoop + 1 topping
$2 for 2 scoops + 2 toppings
$.25 per additional toppings
Pajama Day: Students can pay their homeroom teacher $1 to wear pajamas for the day.
Shamrock Hop: There will be an elementary school dance for students in grades 3K-4th grade
from
5:30-7:30 pm in the gym. Cost is $3 per person and parents must accompany their children.
There will be games, crafts, and a DJ. Concessions will be sold. All proceeds will go towards
the Pennies for Patients Fund!
Hawaiian Day: Hawaiian leis will be sold outside of the Library for $1 each. Students may
purchase as many as they would like and are encouraged to dress in their best Hawaiian style.
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MARKET DAY
SCHOOL CLUB MEETING
School Club will have their next meeting
Market Day paper orders are due
March 11th at 6:15 p.m.
March 5th. Internet orders are due
March 9th by 11pm.
Market Day pick up will be
Friday, March 13 from
4:30-5:30 pm by the gym.
Bags for Bucks!
Reek School Club is selling kitchen garbage bags,
$11.00 per roll of 60 bags. They are in stock at
school and ready to sell and deliver. Purchases
can be made at school events.
Or
You can complete an order form, return it to the
office, and we will set up delivery within a week.
The bags are 100% Recycled Heavy Duty Plastic
18 gallon tall kitchen garbage bags.
60 bags per Roll, 1.2 mil Thickness
$11.00 per roll
The profits from this fundraiser will be used to fund
updates and new playground equipment for the
school.
Milk Moola and Donuts to Dough
from Kwik Trip Stores
The school can earn 5 cents for every
specially marked cap or bag top
collected from Kwik Trip’s Nature’s
Touch Milk, Kwik Quencher products,
and 16 oz. or larger Nature’s Touch
Ice Cream UPC bar code. For every
Glazers Half-Dozen price oval your
school turns in, you earn 10 cents.
Reek School Club will receive (five
cents) for each cap or bag top we
redeem from Nature’s Touch products.
The program will only accept specially
marked caps and bag tops that feature
the Milk Moola symbol. We will also
receive (five cents) for each UPC bar
code from any 16 oz. or larger Nature’s
Touch Ice Cream Products! We will
also receive (ten cents) for every tan
Glazers price oval from the top of half
dozen boxes of Glazers donuts.
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