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.

Field Trip Fun!

Following is information on the first of our monthly field trips for this semester. Thank you to Chris for getting this set up and to everyone who contributed ideas for the upcoming months.

January Field Trip

Kansas Day at the Museum 2016

January 29, 2016

1:00—3:00pm

There will be performances and demonstrations of historic crafts and activities correlated to Kansas history. Government, and Social Studies Standards. For more information you can go to www.kshs.org.

Cost: Free

Sign up deadline: Thursday, January 21.

Sign up details: There is a sign up sheet at the administration table, or you may email REACH at reachhomeschoolcoop at gmail dot com. Teachers name, grades of students and number of students are needed.

We will meet at the Kansas Museum of History, 6425 SW 6th Ave., Topeka, inside the double doors. If you have any questions please contact Chris at REACH or email the REACH email address.

It's almost time to Spring into Action!

We hope everyone has had a blessed Christmas Season celebrating the birth of our savior and enjoying time with family and friends.

Now we are getting excited to see our REACH family again as the Spring Semester is drawing close. Classes begin Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Thank you to everyone who turned in their enrollment forms with record speed. 

If you are still interested in enrolling for the Spring Semester, please email the REACH address and contact us as soon as possible.

Formation of Advisory Council

When Emily and I began REACH Homeschool Co-op, our plan was to form an advisory council at some point as REACH grew. That time has come. As most of you know, Emily and her family are answering God's call on their lives to relocate. I will miss her wisdom and sense of humor and at the same time am looking forward to what is in store for our futures.

I am happy to announce that the formation of the REACH Advisory Council has begun with its first two members,  Kristey Wiebers and Chris Driggers. They both bring such an attitude of service and passion for teaching children as well as a wide breadth of experience. I am looking forward to working with them as we continue to develop REACH.

See you all soon!

Robin

Let's Party!!

Don't forget this Tuesday, December 1 at 10:00am is our Christmas party! If you have any questions you can direct them to either Alicia who is heading up the elementary party or Shelby, the middle schoolers party. If you don't know how to reach them you can email your questions to the REACH address.

The doors will be open by 9:30 for those that need to set up their stations. Looking forward for a fun time together! Guests are welcome.

Remember that Dec 1 is also the deadline for the registration discount for the Spring Semester. Enrollment forms will be available at the table when you come in and can be turned in at the Christmas Party. Enrollments received after this will have an additional $5 registration fee.