Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
15801 Tanning House Place| Haymarket, VA 20169
571.402.3500| 703.782.1638 (fax)
February– March 2016
Volume 4, Issue 5
Mustang News
“Learn, Achieve, Succeed, Contribute”
A Message from the Principal:
Congratulations Students, Staff and Parents! We’ve made it through the first
semester and we’ve had many wonderful highlights that are sure to be
mentioned in this year’s Presidential Yearbook. Don’t miss out on your collectors
edition, so place your order now.
Our Mustangs did it again! As your proud principal, I am honored to share the
wonderful accomplishments of our talented students. Once again, we’ve had more
than 1000 to make either the Honor Roll (A/B average) or Principal’s Honor Roll (All
A’s). All of these students will receive a congratulatory letter and a magnetic Reagan
seal from the principal. Please be sure to congratulate them and display their magnet
on your vehicle with pride.
As we move into the second half of the year, it’s time to get geared up for the SOLs.
We have several support opportunities in place right now for our students to work on
targeted skills. Please encourage your child to take advantage of these opportunities.
We currently have math supports available before, during and after school. For more
information, please have your child to contact his/her math teacher. Please know all
of these services are optional, but highly encouraged.
A special congratulations goes out our newest published author, our very own, sixth
grade student, Claire Wilson, publishes her first novel. How amazing is that!
Team Washington Student, Claire Wilson, has published her first book, A Billion
Little Things Part One: Mistakes Can Be Deadly, in which the pr otagonist, Mary
Kodiak is stuck on an island with her entire fifth grade class. This 246 page novel is
full of twists and turns, and is available on Amazon for a mere $10.00. Claire, like
Mark Twain, has decided to use a pen name. So, when searching for this masterpiece,
look under the name Amanda McDermott. Our very own Claire will be providing a
brief seminar discussing her work and will be autographing copies in the library
sometime during the month of March, with a date yet to be confirmed. Please help
celebrate one of our own. Claire, you’re awesome!
Thanks to our wonderful PTSO, every Friday we are able to recognize our RIDER
card recipients by giving out a few small gift cards. At the end of quarter, we
recognized the students earning the most RIDER cards. We are getting geared up for
our 2nd IHOP breakfast. Congratulations to all students earning the RIDER award for
this nine weeks. None of this could be possible without the support of our wonderful
PTSO. Thank you PTSO for your support!
Mustang Pride!
Alfie Turner
Principal
Important Dates to Remember
 February 1 - Teacher Workday
No
School
 February 4 – Science Fair
 February 5 – All District Band
 February 9 - Report Cards go home
 February 13 - Cupid Classic Archery
Tournament
 February 15 - President’s Day– no
School
 February 20– Winter Classic Debate
Tournament
 February 24 -
5:30 Principal’s Coffee
Hour
 February 24 - 6:30 Advisory Council
 February 27 - Archery Tournament, MD
 March 2 - Internet Safety-Parent Night
7 p.m.
 March 3 - 8th Grade Assessment Concert
 March 9 – PTSO
 March 11 - 8th Grade Orchestra
Assessment
 March 15 - 7th Grade Music in Our
Schools Concert
 March 15 - End of Third Marking Period
 March 16 - RRMS Pyramid Concert at
BFHS
 March 16 & 17 - Choral Assessments
 March 17 - Staff vs. Student Basketball
Game
 March 21-28 - Spring Break no school
 March 29 – School Resumes
School Board
Mr. Ryan Sawyers
Chairman
Mrs. Lillie G. Jessie
Vice Chairman
Occoquan District
Mr. William J. Deutsch
Coles District
Mr. Gil Trenum
Brentsville District
Ms. Diane L. Raulston
Neabsco District
Mr. Justin David Wilk
Potomac District
Mrs. Alyson A. Satterwhite
Gainesville District
Ms. Loree Y. Williams
Woodbridge District
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Steven L. Walts
Prince William County Public Schools (PWCS) does not discriminate in employment or in its educational programs and activities against
qualified individuals on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status,
veteran status, or disability. PWCS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following individual will
handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, including Section 504 and Title IX:
Associate Superintendent for Human Resources
Prince William County Public Schools, P.O. Box 389, Manassas, VA 20108
A big thank you to the Prince William County School Board! Welcome to new School Board
members: Ryan Sawyers, Chairman At-Large; William J. Deutsch, Coles District; Diane L.
Raulston, Neabsco District; and Justin David Wilk, Potomac District. Returning School Board
members: Lillie, G. Jessie, Vice Chairman; Gill Trenum, Brentsville District; Alyson A. Satterwhite,
Gainesville District; and Loree Y. Williams, Woodbridge District.
Battlefield High School course selection has been pushed back to early April due
to excessive snow days and circumstances beyond our control. More specific information will be communicated through school fusion and Black Board Connect
as the course selection dates approach.
Special Agent Kris Eyler will host "Internet Safety: Understanding the Risks for
your Family" presentation at Reagan Middle School. A parent information session will be held on March 2 at 7 p.m. at Reagan Middle School. Individual
classroom lessons that will be co-taught by Mrs. Covell will follow and take place the week before
Spring Break.
Reagan celebrates our top students. The following students earned the most RIDER cards for their
grade level in the second quarter. They will be treated to an IHOP breakfast on Friday, March 18.
8th grade: Gwenyth Posey, Jack Halstead, Kolby Saunders, Addie King, Kyle Richardson, Issa
Ndiaye, and Cage Massey
7th grade: Kaitlyn Breton, Emma Simmons, Jason Murray, Kelsey Schraml, and Ryan Carter
6th grade: Pierce Collins (the top winner for all three grades with 29 RIDER cards!), Andrew Pavlak,
Dominique Pierno, Shea Dowling, and Anika Tsutsumi
March 2 at 7 p.m. Internet Safety: Understanding the Risks for Your Family: For Parents Only
The Internet has drastically changed the way that children interact with the world. They have
access to tools which allow them to express their creativity with people from all over the
world. Yet along with offering a fascinating, new way to connect to the world, the Internet also offers
new risks: exposure to inappropriate material, cyberbullying, online predators and revealing too much
personal information.
The Reagan Middle School Administration Invites Special Agent Kristina Eyler to present some very
important facts about internet safety. Please join us on March 2, 2016 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria and let’s
work together to keep our Mustangs safe!
Light refreshments will be served.
We love our students. However, GAME ON!!!!
Our student athletes are very good. However, we the staff are just a little bit
better. Come watch the Mighty Mustang Staff vs. Student basketball game
from 5-7 p.m. in the gymnasium on Mar ch 17. Mar ch 31 will be the
reschedule date if the wrestling or basketball season requires it. The staff will be
competing against the Girls and Boys Varsity teams. The girls' game will be held
first and as soon as most of the students can catch their breath, the boys game will
follow.
Helping Families in Any Language
In order to support families who speak all languages other than
English, PWCS will soon have available many important documents in
several languages. The school division is also working on an enhanced
Translation Services webpage that will allow families to complete a
questionnaire and request assistance in their own language. At every
school there will be a visible poster that will allow families to select a
language when they are in need of assistance in their language. Schools
will also have interpretation services available. Currently, the school
division website has an enhanced Google Translate feature that
provides instant translation assistance in dozens of languages. Note
that computer generated translations has its limitations, but this feature
moves us forward in serving the needs of our students in an increasingly diverse community. Please feel free to contact the school if you are
in need of assistance in another language.
“Learn, Achieve, Succeed, Contribute”
Safety Reminders
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A change in going home for your student: Please remember to send a note and
have your child to report to office for a special pass to either walk home, go home
with a friend, or ride a different bus. We understand emergencies may come up. If and
when they do, please call our office to speak with an administrator.
Speed limits during this dismissal: Ar r ival and dismissal of our students involves
staff assisting with traffic to ensure our student enter and leave the building safely.
Please drive very slowly once you enter the parking lots and remember to move
forward when directed.
Safety drills: we are required to have fire dr ills monthly. When possible, we
work around inclement weather and testing. However, drills are unannounced as we
must have authentic practices. When drills are conducted, ALL students and staff
must exit the building. If there are medical concerns, please make sure our school
nurse has this information on file.
Congratulations Honor Roll Students!
Continue to always do your best and know that your
hard work is appreciated and is your path towards
continued success!
The Reagan Middle School Staff
Principal’s Honor Roll
Principal Honor Roll
Abdullah, Khaleel
Ahmad, Nawah
Ahmad, Nedah
Alejo, Makenna
Arthur, Merom
Asato, Kaitlyn
Atadero, Olivia
Bannwart, Sara
Beyene, Aden
Bhadare-Valente, Sonia
Bolino, Lauren
Boyce, Katharine
Bravo, Nikolai
Brenczewski, Alaina
Breyfogle, Eloise
Broiles, James
Bunner, Rebecca
Buzzard, Bryson
Bynum, Morgan
Carmouche, Layla
Caron, Sophia
Carretta, Nadia
Case, Kaitlyn
Casey, Haleigh
Casilli, Ashley
Celinski, Logan
Childress, Meghan
Cho, Cameron
Clough, Katherine
Clough, Lyndsie
Colvin, Mary
Crossett, Lexington
Curtis, Cole
Daghita, Colleen
Daly, Katherine
D'Amato, Lindsay
Daunt, Jennifer
Davis, Maddy
Davis, Jiawen
DiBassinga, Brian
DiBassinga JR, Kevin
Dobyns, Virginia
Donohoe, Ashley
Egbue, Chanise
Eldo, Joel
Ellis, Christian
Epstein, Nicole
Espedido, Mckeila-Elizabeth
Evans, Natalie
Faulds, Allison
Field, Kiernan
Fields, Trevaris
Finkenstadt, Amaris
Flanagan, Galen
Folland, Sonja
Frazer, Connor
Fridey, Alyssa
Frilles, Carleigh
Garlitz, Aimee
Gerima, Selam
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Ghafoori, Omaid
Gliga, Vera
Golsen, Sarah
Gowda, Saahas
Grimes, Jacob
Grothoff, Casey
Haghshenas, Niki
Hallit, Eden
Hannam, Emmett
Harrison, Alexander
Hartung, Joseph
Heilen, Sophia
Henderson, Grace
Hensley, Austin
Hewitt, Blake
Hewitt, Brooke
Hickey, Ian
Hickey, Renee
Hill, Brian
Hill, Genevieve
Hill, Emily
Hitt, Mackenzie
Ho, Ethan
Hollinger, Avery
Hong, Ilene
Hosuru, Ria
Huffman, Ashlyn
Hughes, Jordan
Hussny-Hunt, Yusef
Hyde, Julia
Jenks, Kathryn
Johnson, Lauren
Jones, Zoree
Jones, Carys
Jones, Maris
Joshi, Raj
Kadel, Khushi
Kallal, Aidan
Kang, Ashley
Kardash, Clara
Kastning, Aayla
Keely, Nora
Kelley, John
Kenyon, Olivia
Kim, Eunice
Kim, Alison
Kim, Esther
Kim, Rachel
Kim, Ryan
Kim, Alina
Kolasch, Luke
Komine, Sola
Kwon, Zachary
Laskodi, Clayton
Lausin, Arley
Le, Kaylee
Lee, Dong Hoon
Lee, Jessica
Lee, Jenny
Lee, Elise
Lee, Courtney
Lightfoot, Cassandra
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Lim, Evan
Lynott, Jordan
Machado, Cardenas John
Machak, Madison
Maclean,Emma
Makiya, Noah
Mardo, Caeli
Martin,Laura
Mathews, Joshua
McArtor, London
McIntire, Carrie
McKenna, Elaina
McQuillan, Abigail
McQuillan, Cameron
McSally, Shayla
Miller, Nicholas
Miller, Samantha
Miller, Madison
Mintz, Georgia
Mischel, Anya
Moore, Lauryn
Moore, Gavin
Morales, Brooke
Moran, Molly
Morgan, Margaret
Morgan, Stephanie
Morris, Emma
Mulkerin, Chelsea
Mulkerin, Lainey
Murray, Jason
Najem,Mahdia
Naples, Anthony
NeSmith, Sabria
Newland, Jacqueline
Nguyen, Rachel
Nguyen, Ethan
Niaz, Naweed
Norton, Abigail
Norton, Savannah
Novak, Elena
Oba, Kayla
Okine, Enoclyne
Ondrejko, Skylar
Oosterveld, Ellen
Orndorff, Simon
Orrico, Christian
Osei, Candace
Owen, Camille
Park, Mia
Park, Sarah
Parker, Olivia
Paterniti, Taylor
Perdue, Chandler
Polhamus, Liam
Radzikowski, Henry
Railsback, Katherine
Ramakrishnan, Divya
Reheuser, Matthew
Rehman, Hafsa
Reynolds, Karina
Rhee, Andrea
Robinson, Kayla
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Principal Honor Roll continued
Rofman, Rachel
Romeo, Joseph
Rowland, Michae
Rupert, Matthew
Russell, Dakota
Sackey, Dede
Sagle, Mikayla
Said, Wamia
Sandhu, Jasjeet
Saulsbury, Ethan
Scott, Benjamin
Sedgley, Delaney
Sethi, Aatish
Singh, Mandeep
Smith, Elijah
Smith, Ashton
Snow, Steven
Steverson, Sarah
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Suchotinunt, Tytus
Sudhir, Aarthi
Tavenner, Megan
Teeple, Emma
Tekampe, Anna
Tomlinson, Lane
Tran, Austin
Trask, Madeline
Tsou, Amy
Turk, Leah
Tyagi, Avni
Usufzai, Muhammad
Van Rossem, Victoria
Velardi, Anna
Venezia, Matthew
Viar, Sage
Wadhwa, Pranav
Webb, Gianna
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Wick, Analysia
Williams, Kendal
Williams, Cayla
Williams, Wesley
Wilson, Claire
Wingate, Ashleigh
Woodson, Kyle
Woodson, Caleb
Wu, Timothy
Yoon, Phoebe
Young, Linden
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Blankenbaker, Grant
Blodgett, Zachary
Bonnell, Cole
Borders, Brianna
Borders, Brooklynn
Boutwell, Kaylie
Bowie, Jessica
Bowman, Luke
Boxall, Brendan
Boyd, Sierra
Boyd, Callum
Boyle, Nathaniel
Brandt, Jordan
Bredeman, Emma
Brenczewski, Olivia
Breton, Kaitlyn
Brooks, Janel
Brown, Carleigh
Brown, Alexander
Brown, Justin
Brown, Colin
Brumagim, Jonathan
Bryant, Monroe
Buckley, Nina Jean
Bullock, Olivia
Bullock, William
Burdick, Brandon
Burgess, Akilah
Burgess, Anthony
Burgos, Isabella
Burnell, Aspen
Burns, Paul
Burris, Mary Ann
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A/B Honor Roll
Abbey, Steffanie
Adams, Callahan
Addis, Samantha
Ahmed, Khawaja
Ainslie, Faith
Aker, Sara
Akhavan, Danyal
Aldana, Michael
Aleman, Gabriela
Allbritton, Grace
Allbritton, Joshua
Allue, Aleda
Almonte, Brian Anjo
Alonge, Taylor
Amer, Sara
Ammatuna Vega, Mateo
Anderson, Gavin
Anderson, Owen
Araujo, Diana
Arce, Freddy
Argade, Nikhil
Armeni, Dalen
Arnold, Rebecca
Ashrifeh, Lubna
Asiama, Ian
Aveling Farrar, Emilia
Ayres, Delaney
Babahov, Gleb
Bachmann, Johann
Bahou, Jessica
Bailey, William
Bailey, Michael
Bair, Paige
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Baird, Kyle
Bakatsias, Elias
Balladares Oviedo, Betzy
Balog, Ashley
Banker, Karissa
Banning, Grayson
Banwarth, Robert
Barbuti, Olivia
Barloon , Elizabeth
Barloon, Linus
Barrenechea, Enzo
Barrett, Pamela
Bartlett, Helena
Barton, Kelsey
Bassarab, Hanah
Bassarab, Emma
Bauer, Leyna
Bauer, David
Beach, Skyler
Beall, Aiden
Beisheim, Kayla
Bender, Matthew
Benita, Nicole
Benita, Vincent
Bennett, Kyle
Benson, Rebecca
Berberoglu, Nicholas
Berglund, Andrew
Beville, Gillian
Beyerl, Lauren
Biddle, Griffin
Binkowski, Matthew
Black, Campbell
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Bussell, Evan
Buzzard, Aiden
Bynum, Blake
Byrd, Nicholas
Byrd, Natalie
Byrne, Alexandra
Byrne, Sarah
Callahan, Sheamus
Calvillo, Noah
Camire, Joshua
Campbell, Jordan
Canfield, Madalyn
Canfield, Alexander
Cantarella, Jack
Caravello, Francis
Carlisle JR, Geoffrey
Carmichael, Gabriel
Carnegie, Kayla
Carter, Jessie
Carter, Michael
Catalon, Haydn
Catipon, Samuel
Caudill, Alexa
Caudill, Craig
Cekanskis, Arnas
Cerritos-Romero, Jenni
Cespedes, Carly
Chana, Rupinder
Chapman, Megan
Chau, Paul
Chavez, Christian
Chavez Figueroa, Isabella 6
Chernitsky, Nikolai
Chestnut, Sienna
Chhoeun, Peter
Chi, Ethan
Cho, Erika
Choi, Chase
Christopher, Joseph
Chu, Markus
Cipriano, Brianna
Clapper, Owen
Clark, Olivia
Cleary, Logan
Climaco Garcia, Estefania
Cocks, Summer
Cole, Cameron
Cole-Schlosser, Liliana
Colgan, Sydney
Collins, Pierce
Compton, Lilly
Conteh, Amina
Contreras, Gisselle
Cooke, Madison
Cooke, Jacob
Cowan, Aleksys
Cowles, Matthew
Cox, Alexis
Cox, Erika
Craig, Jacob
Craig, Ryan
Credno, Nicole
Cruz, Lorenzo
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Cruz, Ilianmarie
Dail, Taylor
D'Alessandro, Grace
Dalton, Autumn
Dao, Thuan
Darby, Solomon
Datla, Rishi
Davis, Lauren
Davis, Ashley
Davis, Nathan
Davis, Tuana
Davis, William
Dawson, Michael
DeBoer, Ethan
DeJesus, Jessica
del Rio II, Edward
Delacruz, David
Delgado, Miranda
Demcheshen, Katarina
Denholm, Caroline Anne
Deuser, Jack
Dhillon, Sameer
Dickerson, Emily
Dill, Regan
Dishmon, Kailee
Diwan, Arjun
Dodd, Kyle
Doherty, Sean
Dominique, Nicholas
Dowling, Shea
Drennan II, Seneca
Ducharme, Danielle
Dudas, Grace
Dunham, Dyson
Durham, Amyia
Earle, Fiona
Earman, Sydney
Edwards, Quentin
Eiden, Luke
Elliot, Bridgette
Elmi, Hanad
Elmzoudi, Mohammed
Engleman, Haiden
Estrella, Carly
Estrellado, Aaron
Estridge, Carson
Evans, Gabriella
Evans, Arrington
Farran, Kelly
Feagans, Katherine
Ferreira , Ryan
Field, Delaney
Finning, Jack
Firehammer, Kate
Fisher, Ryleigh
Fitzpatrick, Lauren
Flanagan, Perry
Flores-Centeno, Joliet
Folley, Myles
Fortney, Deanna
Fricke, Dylan
Fuller, Malia
Gadem, Hiba
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Gadoury, Ella
Gellene, Annalise
Gianopulos, Samuel
Giger, Adam
Giulajan, Michelle
Godoy, Sergio
Golsen, Amanda
Gomez Gomez, Gabriela
Gonzales, Bernard
Gonzalez, Julio
Goon, Kimberly
Gordon, Tyler
Gordon, Erica
Goss, Isabella
Graham, Olivia
Graves, Matthew
Gray, Kyler
Green, Darius
Green, Jason
Greer, Vivian
Gregasavitch, Jackie
Gressman, Katelyn
Gupta, Shrey
Gutter, Cassidy
Haddadin, Erick
Haering, Lucas
Haering, Sabrina
Halferty, David
Hall, Sean
Halstead, Kenlie
Hammersley, Bryce
Han, Min
Han, Hyun
Hanke, Matthew
Hansen, Gabriel
Hashimy, Soodah
Hastings, Ellie
Hatherly, Trevor
Henderson, Madeleine
Henderson, Darnell
Henderson, Walter
Hendrick, Jayden
Hennigan, Kendall
Hernandez, Colby
Hess, Amanda
Hill-Rogers, Kaylie
Hodge, Trinity
Hodum, Chelsea
Hoess, Joseph
Hoffman, Sean
Hogan, Shashaida
Holbrook, Mason
Horvath, Adrienne
Hottle, Tripp
Huang, Edison
Hubbard, Ryan
Hudson, Trevor
Hugh, Joon
Huh, Nathan
Hummer, Natalie
Hunter, Joshua
Hyde, Gabriel
Irizarry, Daniel
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Jacevic, Danis
Jackson, Jade
Jackson, Njeri
Jaff, Yara
Jaffery, Elisa
Jahangiri, Faran
James, Jordan
James, Aalijah
Jammulamadaka, Sahithi
Jarvandi, Suzanne
Jarvis, Kaeli
Javier, Nicole
Jean, Julia
Jimenez Gallegos, Eduardo
Joe, Tasia
Johnson, Alex
Johnson, Max
Johnson, Kristin
Johnson, Bryce
Johnson, Emily
Jones, Savannah
Jones, Jacob
Jones, Hannah
Jones, Aidan
Jones, Graham
Jordan, Alexis
Jordan, Katessa
Jwa, Ashley
Kamm, Samantha
Kanownik, Lukas
Kanti, Zovonna
Kapoor, Rishi
Kasiraman, Rahul
Keeton, Aniya
Kehoe, Ashley
Kellogg, Hailey
Kelly, Erin
Kelly, Layne
Kennedy, David
Khabir, Hanaan
Kharel, Prayag
Kim, Joshua
Kim, Jeong
Kim, Angeline
Kim, Ryan
Kim, Faith
Kim, Lauren
Kim, Michelle
Kim, Thomas
Kim, Eric
Kim, Nathan
Kimble, Ava
King, Adeline
King, Audrey
Kochan, Carissa
Konopka, Dillon
Kopek, Benjamin
Korpella, Payne
Kraemer, Ashleigh
Krajewski, Collin
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Latham, Hanger
Latham, Kathryn
Laufer, Emily
Lawler, Jacob
Lawrence, Nathaniel
Laycock, Michael
Leatham, Parker
Ledbetter, Jackson
Lee, Vivian
Lee, Matthew
Lee, Daniel
Lee, Justin
Legat, Celeste
Lemanski, Kathleen
Letcher, Logan
Lewis, Elisia
Lewis, Isabella
Lin, Joseph
Lizama, Meybelin
Llano, David
Llano, Sofia
Loggans, Kaitlyn
Lomax, Lauren
Loomis, Rachel
Lopez, Caitlin
Lord, Amanda
Lucas, Hunter
Luck, Kelly
Ly, Catherine
Lynch, Morgan
Ma, Kelly
Machosky, Catherine
Machosky, Joseph
Maclean, Mia
MacWilliams, Landon
Maggs, Bradley
Magill, Madison
Mahmood, Eliza
Mahmoud, Joseph M.
Mahoney, Madison
Maire, Lauren
Majali, Naseem
Malik, Amir
Malmquist, Joella
Mann JR, Jonathan
Marandure, Lisa
Martin, Luke
Martinez, Kameron
Martinez, Daniel
Martinez-Zana, Josue
Martinowsky, Aubree
Martis, Ryan
Marzett, Destinee
Massey, Harrison
Massey, Anderson
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McDaniel, Farah
McGary, Ivan
McGee, Ryan
McGee, Nolan
McIntosh, Connor
McLain, Madison
McLain, Bailey
McNair, Robert
McNary, Nicholas
McQuillan, Riley
Mennell, Kaysee
Metras, Elena
Meyers, Taylor
Michael, Martin
Miller, Jaydin
Miller, Chase
Miller, Alex
Miller, Chloe
Minelli, Jessica
Mitchell, Olivia
Mitchell, Joshua
Molloy, Ronan
Moniruzzoha, Nuzhat
Montalvo, Zackery
Moran, Kennedy
Morehead, Hannah
Morton, Nicole
Mras, Grant
Muldowney, Ellen
Mulumba, Grace
Munoz, Zackary
Murphy, Colyn
Murray, John
Murtaza, Alizeh
Mususa, Jonathan
Muya, Karen
Nasser, Isabelle
Nastuh, Waseh
Needham, Christian
Nelson, Sydney
Nguyen, Emily
Nguyen Alvarez, Angela
Nichols, Evan
Nisson, Collette
Noble, Aric
Nop, Damian Leon
Norville, Aidan
Noto, Samantha
Oh, Sean
O'Hara, Saige
O'Hara, Noelle
Olazabal-Shimabukuro, Gretchen
Omar, Ryan
Ormerod, Kaila
Ortega, Dominic
Ortiz, Isabella
Outhuse, Bailey
Overend, Matthew
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Palani, Hana
Palmer, Collin
Panning, Jenna
Panthi, Prasish
Parada, Genesis
Parham, Colton
Park, Elle
Parrish, Sadi
Parsons, Justin
Patel, Pushp
Pater, Ian
Patterson, Eveleth
Pavlak, Andrew
Peny, Tess
Peregonov, Sean
Peregonov, Cameron
Peregonov, Justin
Perez, Charlize
Peterson, Lindsey
Peterson, Luke
Pham, Kenneth
Pham, Kyle
Phillips, Britney
Phommachanh, Sydney
Pierno, Dominique
Pike, Nicholas
Pledger, Rylee
Pool, Jennifer
Pool, Jason
Poore, Dylan
Popal, Salma
Porter, Victoria
Posey, Elizabeth
Powell, Jalen
Prade, Laila
Prentice, Nicholas
Przybocki, Dana
Puspitasari, Rommy
Quintero, Julianna
Rackham, Arianna
Rafferty, Cashel
Railsback, Alayna
Ramesh, Akshita
Ramos, Ariel
Ramos, Peyton
Rankin IV, James
Redding, Albert
Regalado, Karley
Reid, Kimberly
Reider, Andrew
Renalds, Paul
Repass, Ella
Revis, Alexia
Revis, Alyssa
Reyes-Garcia, Kimberly
Rice, Austin
Richardson, Ashley
Richardson, Caroline
Rinker, Kyle
Ritter, Alexandra
Ritter, Caden
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Ro, Matthew
Robertson, Colby
Rochelle, Jacob
Rochelle, Tyler
Rodriguez, Hailey
Rodriguez, Tiffany
Roeting, Brendan
Rogers, Adriel
Roth, Logan
Roy, Matthew
Rubb, Delaney
Ryan, Kelsey
Sadiq, Joseph
Sadler, Bridget
Said, Danna
Salaiz, Alejandra
Salaiz, Simone
Salak, John
Salman, Chloe
Samsel, Amber
Sandhu, Kiran
Sarandrea, Gabriella
Savoca, Jacob
Sawyers, George
Sax, Madison
Scheibel, Emily
Schlevensky, Luke
Schneider, Cole
Schoeb, Garrett
Schraml, Kayla
Schraml, Kelsey
Schultz, Cassidy
Schumaker, Quenton
Scott, Cole
Scott-Duns, Ian
Sedgley, Rory
Seo, Jenny
Sequino, Sophia
Serna, Isabel
Shah, Dev
Shakya, Simon
Shapleigh, Brandon
Sharma, Shivoy
Sharma, Agrim
Sheahan, Brigid
Shiflett, Abigail
Shimel, Riley
Shingler, Savannah
Shively, Regan
Short, Elizabeth
Silva, Tiago
Simmons, Emma
Simson, Zachary
Singleton, Angelina
Skiff, Mackenzie
Skiff, Jackson
Skiff, Carson
Smith, Carson
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Sorensen, Alexis
Sparger II, Mark
Spezzano, Sydney
Sproles, Madelynn
Stanley, Violet
Stapleton, Abigail
Starr, Griffin
Stephens, Lily
Stephenson, Nancy
Stevenson, Logan
Stevenson, Kyle
Stewart, Nicole
Stinson, Caitlin
Stone, Madeline
Stuart, Collin
Suchotinunt, Caitlin
Sudhir, Akash
Suh, Eric
Svienty, Ryan
Sweeney, Owen
Switkes, Conor
Swope, Kayla
Tackett, Evan
Tait, Lauren
Tarr, Colin
Tarr, Madison
Taylor, Eden
Taylor, Nathan
Taylor, Britta
Tebyanian,Neda
Teganini JR, Joseph
Tejeda, Cheyenne
Templeton, Amaya
Tenley, Christian
Theros, Caroline
Thistle, Cameron
Thoden, Mindy
Thomas, Zackary
Thomas , Ethan
Thomas-Garcia, Saniya
Thompson, Trent
Thorpe, Maxwell
Thorpe, Madison
Tiet, Brandon
Tolar, Samantha
Tolbert, Daniel
Torres Lopez, Austin
Toso, Samuel
Toussaint, William
Tran, Vincent
Troy, Chirac
Truitt, Virginia
Tsutsumi, Anika
Uhler, Brett
Ulrich, Ethan
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Uribe Diaz, Sebastian
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Valdez, Aiden
Valencia, Vanessa
Vanderveldt, Aramis
VanStry, Dylan
Vasquez, Nathan
Vera, Donovan
Vilar, Isabella
Vilar, Phillip
Vilevac, Trevor
Wagner, Jack
Wagner, Grant
Walker, Ainsley
Walker, Christopher
Walsh, Connor
Walters, Jonathan
Walters JR, William
Wang, Denise
Wark, Carmela
Watts, Lukas
Waugh, Katherine
Weaver, Lili
Weaver, Anya
Webb, Megan
Welteroth, Ethan
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Williams, Lillian
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Wilson, Spencer
Wilson, Avarie
Wilson, Maiken
Wiseman, Aidan
Wittenberg, Lauren
Wittenberg, Meagan
Wolf, Hayden
Wolfe, Mackenzie
Woods, Erin
Word, Lena
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Young, Jordan
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Zeitlin, Benjamin
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With the two-hour delayed opening on February 9 and the Code Red on February 16, there
are now approximately 4 days remaining before we fall below Virginia-mandated instructional minimums. This balance already includes the School Board’s calendar change to
close schools on March 1 for the primary election.
The annual food show will be held on March 15 at Patriot High School, with two sessions
– one at 6 p.m. and the second at 7 p.m. Please help select lunch and breakfast items for
next year. You can reserve your seat by calling 703.791.7314.
8th Grade Writing SOL Updates
March 1, Schools Closed, but a Work Day for Some
The recent School Board decision to close schools for the March 1 primary election
means a day off for students, teachers, and many other employees, with no make-up
required. Also SACC and Next Generation extended day programs will be closed. Only
12-month (250 day) employees should report. Those required to work but preferring the
day off may follow normal procedures to make use of appropriate, available leave time.
SACC will be closed.
Congratulations Zoree Jones, Winner of the MLK Oratorical Contest. Thank you to Mr.
Florer, Troy Brown, Chanise Egbue, Daniel Joumas, Patrick Joumas, Stephen Joumas, and
David Mabry.
Reagan Middle School students participated in the MLK oratorical contest. Several students
performed in a multitalented choir comprised of students from all over Prince William
County and Manassas Park Schools. Zoree Jones took 1st place for her memorable speech.
Yearbook Updates
8th graders don’t miss out! Submit your baby picture for the yearbook! See your 8th grade homeroom
teachers for details.
2015-16 Winter Sports
BOYS BASKETBALL
TU
Feb 23 Away
TH
Feb 25 Home
TU
March 1 Home
TH
March 3 Home
TU
March 8 Away
TH
March 10 Away
TU
March 14 Away
TH
March 16 Home
Parkside
Metz
Benton
Gainesville
Stonewall
Manassas Park
Bull Run
TBD
WRESTLING
TU
Feb 23 Home
Parkside
TH
Feb 25 Away Metz
TU
March 1
Away Benton
TH
March 3
Away Gainesville
TU
March 8
Home Stonewall
TH
March 10
Home Manassas Park
TU
March 14
Home Bull Run
TBD
Away Regionals
Spring Tryouts
Tuesday, March 29, 2016
BASEBALL
TH
21-Apr Away Graham Park
MO
25-Apr Away Marsteller
MO
2-May Home Parkside
TH
5-May Away Metz
MO
9-May Away Benton
TH
12-May Away Gainesville
MO
16-May Home Stonewall
TH
19-May Home Manassas Park
MO
23-May Home Bull Run
TH
26-May Home TBD
SOFTBALL
TH
21-Apr Home Graham Park
MO
25-Apr Away Marsteller
MO
2-May Home Parkside
TH
5-May Away Metz
MO
9-May Away Benton
TH
12-May Away Gainesville
MO
16-May Home Stonewall
TH
19-May Home Manassas Park
MO
23-May Home Bull Run
TH
26-May Away TBD
GIRLS SOCCER
TH
21-Apr
MO
25-Apr
MO
2-May
TH
5-May
MO
9-May
TH
12-May
MO
16-May
TH
19-May
MO
23-May
TH
26-May
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Away
Home
Home
Home
Away
Graham Park
Marsteller
Parkside
Metz
Benton
Gainesville
Stonewall
Manassas Park
Bull Run
TBD
BOYS TRACK
TH
14-Apr
TU
19-Apr
TU
26-Apr
FR
6-May
TU
10-May
TU
17-May
TU
24-May
Home
Home
Home
Away
Home
Away
Away
Stonewall
Gainesville
Marsteller
Parkside
Benton
Metz
TBD - Regionals
Driving and Walking to School
For safety and supervision reasons, students must have a pass to
walk or be driven to or from school. The appropriate pass can be
obtained by returning the enclosed permission form. Once a school
staff member has verified the form with a parent, either by phone
or in person, the appropriate pass will be issued to the student.
This form is also available on the school website. Students without the appropriate pass will not be permitted to walk or be driven
home without a parent or guardian coming to the school’s main
office to sign them out.
How does this work? All walkers and car riders are given a laminated pass to attach to their agenda. As they exit the building
through door #2, the staff member in charge will check for the pass
and allow for them to leave.
“ Work so hard that one day your signature will be called an autograph.”
Introducing 2015-16
PTSO Executive Board
The PTSO is an independent,
non-profit organization
composed of parents,
teachers, and students. The
organization meets on the
second Wednesday of each
month in the library at 6:30
p.m.
The Month of March as:
 Irish-American Heritage Month;
 Music in Our Schools Month;
 National Professional Social Work Month;
 Theatre in Our Schools Month;
 Youth Art Month
 April 18–22 as National Playground Safety Week.
Desiree Moore, President
Erin Sedgley, Vice President
Angie Tarr, Secretary
Scott Mras, Treasurer
Patrick Williams, Member
At-Large
PTSO Meeting
3/9th 6:30pm
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Next Generation After-School Program for Middle School Students:
Middle school youth need a safe place to have fun, hang out, and
learn.
Designed to help our working parents and engage our middle school
students, Next Generation is a place for middle-school students to safely
navigate the adolescent years and prepare for success in high school,
college, and beyond. The after-school program runs Monday - Friday
from scheduled school dismissal until 6:30 p.m. This hands-on and
student-centered program offers activities based on student choice and
voice. Next Generation programs strengthen social skills and character, in
a physically and emotionally safe environment. Students in grades six and
seven who have not reached their thirteenth birthday before August 31,
2015 may participate.
Dear Parents, Teachers, and Students,
We are half way thru the current school year and we personally wanted to reach out to all of you and
share that as a PTSO it is a privilege and honor to help support all of YOU! We are so impressed with
all of the students and staff that go the extra mile both academically and by participating in after school
activities both at school and on their own – whether it is sports, dance, music, theatre, science fairs, debate teams… the list goes on. Reagan Mustangs ROCK – and they ROCK because of the great collaboration between the parents, teachers, and students!
As a PTSO, in small ways we have been able to support some of these groups and clubs. In big ways,
we try and hold 3-4 large scale events for the kids to enjoy and participate in. We do all of these things
thru the sale of our spirit wear and membership dues. WE WANT TO DO MORE and WE HAVE
MORE TO DO – but we still need your help! WHAT CAN YOU DO (in your already busy schedule)?
1. I want to encourage all of you that if you are not yet a member of this year’s PTSO, IT’S
NOT TOO LATE…. Cost is only $10.00. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the
Month for one hour at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Remaining schedule is MAR 9, APR 13,
MAY 11, and JUN 8. If you cannot join us for these meetings – its OKAY, we understand –
but please know that they really are very informative and you definitely get a pulse on what
is happening in and around Reagan.
2. We are in the PRE-Planning/INTEREST Stages of a SPRING EVENT (no date yet) as well
as the 8th Grade Dance – which will be held on FRIDAY, JUN 3. In addition, this year the
school we will be holding a promotion ceremony. It is going to take a lot of hands to make
this happen. I’d like to encourage all of our 6th and 7th grade families to consider volunteering for this event once we have a date and more concrete info, in way of paying it forward
– so that the 8th grade families have an opportunity to enjoy the full event . Anyone who
thinks they “may” be interested in helping with any of these events – please contact us (info
will be below).
SPRING EVENT: MOVIE NIGHT: Date to BE DETERMINED
8th Grade Dance (Friday, June 3)
Speaking of contact, one of our main goals this year as a PTSO Board was and is to ensure that all parents, teachers, and students have the ability to contact us, ask us questions, or support and have feedback given back to them in a timely manner. Our main email account is managed primarily by our Secretary, Mrs. Angie Tarr – as she receives messages she notifies myself and/or our VP, Mrs. Erin
Sedgley. Emails are answered back within 24 hours. Feedback over this has been very positive. In addition, the PTSO re-activated a Reagan Facebook site. Again, Angie Tarr, primarily manages this account but members of the executive board have access to this as well. All of us post or answer questions on this account. With a new website and capabilities being brought on line by the county we may
integrate next year to a new way of communication but until the school year ends and thru the summer
you will be able to contact your board by emailing: RRMSPTSO@yahoo.com and not to be cliché but
we encourage you to “LIKE US ON FACEBOOK” @ www.facebook.com/rrms.ptso
Last but not least, I spoke above about how it is such a privilege for all of us to give back to the school,
the kids, teachers and staff…. But that’s not all…. Volunteering at the school this year has been such a
Please join me in congratulating the following students who will represent Reagan MS in the District IX
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S2
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Arnold
Ashcraft
Bland
D'Amato
Duboeuf
Fridey
Lalos
Meyers
Said
Anthony
Shane
Hailey
Lindsay
Tristan
Alyssa
Alexandra
Taylor
Wamia
Honor Choir:
Aly Fridey tied for the top soprano 1 score in the district, just three points shy of a perfect score. Lindsay
Medicine and Health
1 - Nedah Ahmad
2 - Nicholas Miller
3 - Olivia Parker
Science Expo/Fair Results
Computer Science
1 - Ethan Nguyen
2 - Parlos Renalds
3 - Rishi Kapoor
Animal Science
3 - Kendal Williams
Environmental Science
1 - Eden Hallit
2 - Wamia Said and Elena Novak
3 - Dominic Ortega
Behavioral and Social Science
1 - Mahdia Najem and Miranda
Delgado
3 - Ethan Ho
Plant Science
1 - Chase Miller
2 - Regan Shively
3 - Ashley Cavallaro
Physics and Astronomy
1 - Katherine Clough
2 - Jacqueline Newland
3 - Ozan Bailey
Microbiology
1 - Niki Haghshenas
2 - Nikolai Chernitsky
3 - Amy Tsau
Mathematical Science
1 - Tytus Schotinunt
3 - Evy Patterson and Haleigh
Casey
Biochem
1 - Ria Hosuru
2 - Rachel Nguyen
Earth and Planetary Science
1 - Ashley Donohoe
Chemisty
1 - Sahithi Jammulamadaka
2 - Carmela Wark
3 - Julia Scott
3 - Andrea Rhee
Engineering
1 - Lauren Lash
2 - Grace Henderson
3 - Brook and Blake Hewitt
6th grade
Environmental Science
1 - Sophia Heilen
2 - Paul Burns
3 - Abdullah Usufzai
Computer Science
1 - Saahas Gowda
2 - Sarah Steverson
Earth and Space
3 - Anthony Burgess and Connor
Klein
Chemistry
1 - Anya Mischel
2 - Claire Wilson
3 - Shivoy Sharma
Medicine and Health
1 - Annika Tsutsumi
2 - Nawah Ahmad
Physics
1 - Christian Orrico
2 - Brian DiBassinga
3 - Quentin Edwards
Engineering and Math
1 - Akshita Ramesh
2 - Raj Joshi and Shrey Gupta
3 - Lexington Crossett
Would you like to know more about the
Ronald Reagan Advisory Council? Come join us.
The Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School Advisory council provides stakeholder input to the
principal, school administration and faculty on the development, implementation, and assessment of the
annual strategic plan and budget. The council will meet on selected Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. during the 2015-16 school year. If it is necessary to call an unscheduled meeting, notification will
be made on this site at least a week in advance, when possible.
Below is an overview of some of the topics the council will address in addition to other matters brought
before the council by stakeholders for consideration.
 The Role of School Advisory Councils
 Review of Ronald W. Reagan By-Laws
 Elections of Officers 2015-16
 Stakeholder Satisfaction
 Going Green - Technology Infused School- What does that look like at Reagan?
 Budget review as membership continues to grow.
 Parent Information Nights: What do our parents want to know about Middle School needs?
 Cyber Safety
Remaining meetings for this year:
February 24, 2016
April 27, 2016
Ronald Wilson Reagan Middle School
2015-16
Parent Pick-Up/Walking Pass Request
______________________________________________________________________________
Student Name
Grade
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Name
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Address
______________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Daytime Telephone Number
Cell Number
Parent Pick Up Rules/Procedures
1.Students must present their permanent laminated pass to staff on their way to Parent Pick Up.
2.Students should board their vehicles when it pulls up to the side of the school.
3.Students meeting parents who are parked must use the cross walks to get across the road.
4.Students are expected to follow all Code of Behavior and RIDER expectations when waiting to
be picked up.
5.Students are to refrain from playing with or standing near parked bicycles.
________ I give permission for my student to meet me in the RRMS student drop-off/pick-up area
at dismissal.
________ I give permission for my student to walk home from RRMS.
_____________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
Please fax or return this form to the main office.
FAX NUMBER 703.782.1638
PTSO News continued from page
joy for all of us – whether a committee chair or one night parent volunteer to support an event! Middle School is such a neat and exciting time for kids to really come into one’s own – to see the transformation of some of these students turning into young adults is really the coolest thing ever. With
elections coming up in the next year and all the negative talk about real problems our local government and nation faces – I feel certain there is nothing our next generation of kids cannot resolve….
Reagan Kids take to heart the motto, “Learn, Achieve, Succeed, Contribute”!
In the next few months we will be reaching out again to all of you to consider taking on the reins of
next year’s PTSO BOARD! If you have any questions about what we do, time involved, or know
someone who would be a really good fit for a board or committee please contact us. If you have any
ideas on things we can do our offer we welcome your input as well.
Thanks for your time.
Kindest regards,
Desiree Moore
RRMS PTSO President
Clinic News
New year, new routines. Do you eat breakfast every day? If not, that’s a daily routine you should start.
Here are some Breakfast Basics brought to you by KidsHealth from Nemours
Why Bother With Breakfast?
Breakfast is a great way to give the body the refueling it needs. Kids who eat breakfast tend to eat
healthier overall and are more likely to participate in physical activities — two great ways to help
maintain a healthy weight.
Skipping breakfast can make kids feel tired, restless, or irritable. In the morning, their bodies need to
refuel for the day ahead after going without food for 8 to 12 hours during sleep. Their mood and energy
can drop by midmorning if they don't eat at least a small morning meal.
Breakfast also can help keep kids' weight in check. Breakfast kick-starts the body's metabolism, the
process by which the body converts the fuel in food to energy. And when the metabolism gets moving,
the body starts burning calories. Also, people who don't eat breakfast often consume more calories
throughout the day and are more likely to be overweight. That's because someone who skips breakfast
is likely to get famished before lunchtime and snack on high-calorie foods or overeat at lunch.
Making Breakfast Happen
It would be great to serve whole-grain waffles, fresh fruit, and low-fat milk each morning. But it can be
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difficult to make a healthy breakfast happen when you're rushing to get yourself and the kids ready in the
morning and juggling the general household chaos.
So try these practical suggestions to ensure that — even in a rush — your kids get a good breakfast before
they're out the door:
 stock your kitchen with healthy breakfast options
 prepare as much as you can the night before (gets dishes and utensils ready, cut up fruit, etc.)
 get everyone up 10 minutes earlier
 let kids help plan and prepare breakfast
 have grab-and-go alternatives (fresh fruit; individual boxes or baggies of whole-grain, low-sugar
cereal; yogurt or smoothies; trail mix) on days when there is little or no time to eat
If kids aren't hungry first thing in the morning, be sure to pack a
breakfast that they can eat a little later on the bus or between classes. Fresh fruit, cereal, nuts, or half a peanut butter and
banana sandwich are nutritious, easy to make, and easy for kids to
take along.
If kids aren't hungry first thing in the morning, be sure to pack a
breakfast that they can eat a little later on the bus or
between
classes. Fresh fruit, cereal, nuts, or half a peanut butter and banana sandwich are nutritious, easy to make, and
easy for kids to take along.
You also may want to check out the breakfasts available at school or daycare. Some offer breakfasts and provide them for free or at reduced prices for families with limited incomes. If your kids eat breakfast outside
the home, talk with them about how to make healthy selections.
What not to serve for breakfast is important too. Sure, toaster pastries and some breakfast bars are portable,
easy, and appealing to kids. But many have no more nutritional value than a candy bar and are high in sugar
and calories. Read the nutrition labels carefully before you toss these breakfast bars and pastries into your
shopping cart.
For more Breakfast Basics and recipes please visit:
healthy_eating/breakfast.html#
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/
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Brrrr. It’s getting cold outside.
When the weather is extremely cold, and especially if there are high winds, try to stay indoors. Make any trips
outside as brief as possible, and remember these tips below to protect your health and safety.
Dress Warmly and Stay Dry
Adults and children should wear:
a hat
a scarf or knit mask to cover face and mouth
sleeves that are snug at the wrist
mittens (they are warmer than gloves)
water-resistant coat and boots
several layers of loose-fitting clothing
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Be sure the outer layer of your clothing is tightly woven, preferably wind resistant, to reduce
body-heat loss caused by wind. Wool, silk, or polypropylene inner layers of clothing will hold more
body heat than cotton. Stay dry—wet clothing chills the body rapidly. Excess perspiration will
increase heat loss, so remove extra layers of clothing whenever you feel too warm. Also, avoid
getting gasoline or alcohol on your skin while de-icing and fueling your car or using a snow blower.
These materials in contact with the skin greatly increase heat loss from the body. Do not ignore
shivering. It’s an important first sign that the body is losing heat. Persistent shivering is a signal to
return indoors.
For more CDC winter weather safety tips and information visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/
winter/index.asp