School Year Celebration

It's almost here! Our year end celebration is Saturday, April 30 at 6:00pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm and we will begin eating at 6:00pm. This is a fun time of eating yummy food with a pot luck dinner and celebrating the students' accomplishments. Please bring one main dish plus one side dish (or dessert) to share. If you know someone who would like to meet other homeschoolers, or may be interested in REACH, they are welcome to come and enjoy the evening with us. Of course guests do not need to bring any food.

In addition to eating, we celebrate by giving an opportunity for students to invite grandparents or other special guests to view some of their work on display. The KinderPrep and Kindergarten displays will be in their classrooms with other student displays throughout the area. Students from the history class will have a living history museum for you to visit after the meal.

We have a sign up sheet on the table for plastic/paper ware for use at the party. We try to collect more plates, napkins etc than needed and give the surplus to the church. You may bring these products Tuesday to make Saturday easier. Thank you.

Enrollment for Fall Semester 2016

Enrollment information for this next year will be posted by Monday, April 25. Enrollment will open immediately for currently attending families and open enrollment will begin May 1.

Road Construction Alert

Road construction is scheduled to begin on 21st street at Urish Road on Monday, April 25. Please plan an alternative route from 21st street for this Tuesday and Saturday evening.

School Pictures This Week!

Remember that school pictures will be taken this week, April 19. Bring your order forms in for the photographer and remember that payment is due at the time of picture taking. On the forms be sure to specify if you want a full body posed picture or a head shot. If you have not filled out a form, you will find some on the admin table.

Come to classes at your regular times, students will be pulled out for their pictures starting with the younger ages first. More instructions will be on the admin table when you arrive.

School Year Celebration

It's almost here! Our year end celebration is Saturday, April 30 at 6:00pm. Doors will open at 5:30pm and we will begin eating at 6:00pm. This is a fun time of eating yummy food with a pot luck dinner and celebrating the students' accomplishments. Please bring one main dish plus one side dish (or dessert) to share. If you know someone who would like to meet other homeschoolers, or may be interested in REACH, they are welcome to come and enjoy the evening with us. Of course guests do not need to bring any food.

In addition to eating, we celebrate by giving an opportunity for students to invite grandparents or other special guests to view some of their work on display. The KinderPrep and Kindergarten displays will be in their classrooms with other student displays throughout the area. Students from the history class will have a living history museum for you to visit after the meal.

We will have a sign up sheet on the table for plastic/paper ware for use at the party. We try to collect more plates, napkins etc than needed and give the surplus to the church. You may bring these products anytime the next two Tuesdays and leave at the admin table. Thank you.

Looking to the Future:

We are in an exciting time for the co-op. We have almost completed our fourth year and now have an advisory council and are in the process of reviewing and restructuring some things to help meet the needs of our growing community of families. A previous post, copied below will give you some ideas of what is in the works in class offerings. Keep watching for more details on classes and more.

School Picture Day April 19!

Becky Wolfe will be here to take school photographs. Head shots or full body poses are available. There is more information and sign up sheets on the administration table. Please note that each child needs to have their own form and that payment is due the day of picture taking. If you would like a group photo of siblings, please note that on a form.

What's In The Works?

Plans are underway for next year. Here is a sneak peak at a few things!

• Addition of a second KinderPrep class

• Addition of Middle School History class: We are happy to have Jennifer H. teaching this course. She has a teaching degree with a bachelors in history, but even more import, she has a passion for it. This is an opportunity you will want to take advantage of for your middle schoolers.

• Music/Choir classes alternating with elementary PE classes

• Creative Arts/Drama class which will include designing a set for their own production (How cool will this be!)

• Elementary Science classes will be studying earth science. Demitris S. will teach Science 1 (1st – 3rd grades) and Jennifer H. will now teach Science 2 (4th – 6th grades) These ladies will bring a lot to your students, including the experience of formerly teaching in elementary schools.

• IEW classes will be offered as a basic class and an advanced class 

• PE classes for Elementary and Middle School continue to be a favorite

• Elementary history class and new Middle School history class will be covering the same time period. They are also at the same time of day, allowing the opportunity of some shared activities.

• Literature class will continue with some great books and great discussions

• Middle School General Science class continues with Laura Ericson. So nice to have the opportunity to study with her in middle school and then go on to her high school science program.

Details and Registration information will be available in a few weeks.

What's In The Works?

Plans are underway for next year. Here is a sneak peak at a few things!

• Addition of a second KinderPrep class

• Addition of Middle School History class: We are happy to have Jennifer H. teaching this course. She has a teaching degree with a bachelors in history, but even more import, she has a passion for it. This is an opportunity you will want to take advantage of for your middle schoolers.

• Music/Choir classes alternating with elementary PE classes

• Creative Arts/Drama class which will include designing a set for their own production (How cool will this be!)

• Elementary Science classes will be studying earth science. Demitris S. will teach Science 1 (1st – 3rd grades) and Jennifer H. will now teach Science 2 (4th – 6th grades) These ladies will bring a lot to your students, including the experience of formerly teaching in elementary schools.

• IEW classes will be offered as a basic class and an advanced class 

• PE classes for Elementary and Middle School continue to be a favorite

• Elementary history class and new Middle School history class will be covering the same time period. They are also at the same time of day, allowing the opportunity of some shared activities.

• Literature class will continue with some great books and great discussions

• Middle School General Science class continues with Laura Ericson. So nice to have the opportunity to study with her in middle school and then go on to her high school science program.

Details and Registration information will be available in a few weeks.

Reminders:

Field Trip Fun this Thursday

On March 31 at 1:00pm we will be given a tour of the Topeka Shawnee Public Library. 

If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet at the administration table. You will need to include the ages of children and how many adults are attending. You may also email that information to the REACH email address.

Mark your calendars for April 30. 6pm End of Year Party!

Invite grandparents or other special guests to come see your students' work on display. Your guests who are interested in REACH are also welcome.

Teachers' Planning Meeting

Monday, March 21 at 7:00pm in the History/PE 2 classroom.
Teachers, you will have an email with information for this meeting.

Spring Break

Enjoy spring break on Tuesday, March 22. We will see you all at school again on March 29.

Field Trip Fun

On March 31 at 1:00pm we will be given a tour of the Topeka Shawnee Public Library. (What does happen to those books after they disappear through that slot and go on the conveyor belt?)

If you are interested in attending, please sign up on the sheet at the administration table. You will need to include the ages of children and how many adults are attending. You may also email that information to the REACH email address.

Middle School and Older Lunch Brainstorming 

Session this Week:

Parents and teachers of middle school and older students should have received an email regarding a meeting during lunch time this Tuesday, February 9. Bring your meal out of the gym and into the History/Sci 2 classroom and help us brainstorm about REACHing up and out with the older kids!

Notice of All School Email Sent:

An all school email was sent out to attending families. If you did not receive the information, please let us know.

Valentines Day Celebration

Each Valentine season we provide a special opportunity for our students to have fun, be creative, show others they care, and yes—eat goodies! This year we will celebrate on February 16. 

KinderPrep and Kindergarten: Decorate/create some sort of container for your friends to put valentines in. KinderPrep and Kindergarten classes will have their own individual class parties. Take your valentine boxes/bags to your classroom.

Grades 1–6: Decorate/create some sort of container for your friends to put valentines in. Grades 1-6 will be all together. Leave your containers on the tables in the lobby and make time to pass out your Valentines before lunch. After everyone eats we will announce when you can collect your container and dig in!

There are sign up sheets on the administration table. If you are planning on being here for the Valentines celebration, please write your students' names down so that everyone will know how many valentines to bring.

Middle Schoolers: If you want to do some kind of Valentine exchange please see the sheet on the administration table marked for your age group.