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A Word From The Coordinator
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Wisdom
“If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.”James 1:5 CEV
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We all need wisdom. Obviously, we teach our kids. We teach them ABC’s and 123’s. We teach them to love others. We direct them spiritually. We teach them the importance of heeding their conscience. We teach them school subjects and much, much more.
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Sometimes the teacher needs motivation and inspiration. We can go to the Master of all knowledge and love. He’s available for us at all times. He’s available to all His children. We are blessed.
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Michelle Green - REACH 2022-2023 Coordinator
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Board News
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Board Meeting Dates
Inclement Weather Reminder
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With possible severe weather occurring during this time of year, many events are subject to schedule changes or cancellations. Please, keep an eye out for emails, as this is our main point of contact for REACH. Notices may be posted on FB; but to contact all members officially, email Chelsey at activities@rsvlreach.org to notify the group of changes.
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Membership News & Reminders
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It’s time to start thinking about who you will nominate for the position of Coordinator for the 2023-2024 year. Persons nominated must be REACH members in good standing for at least 3 years. Nominations will be open from February 1 through February 15. The nomination link is at the end of this post. Other information related to the nomination/voting … Read more
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Welcome New Members!
Please join us in welcoming new members:
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Levi and Amanda Dale live in Dover. They have three children, Isaiah, age 6, Jadeyn, age 3, and Lily, who is 10 months. Amanda will be a part of the Field Trips Committee.
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Spencer and Sarah Hageman live in London and have one homeschooler: Kash, age 6. Sarah will be helping out the REACH Library Committee.
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Larry and Valerie Head live in Savoy and they have two children, Olivia, age 17 and Aidan, who is 15. Valerie will be assisting the Senior Graduation Committee.
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Joshua and Heather Crow live in Clarksville and have two children: Noah, age 15 and Hannah, age 11. Heather will be helping to chaperone Teen Activities.
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HSLDA
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If you plan to join HSLDA you can receive a discount as a REACH member. Just enter the code 210726 when prompted. Annual membership is $115 with our group discount, a savings of $15. HSLDA Membership Link
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Mark your calendars for a fun Mom's Night Out on February 27th! Come enjoy good food, amazing fellowship with other homeschool moms, and lots of great door prizes. The deadline to sign up is February 20th, so be sure to go to the website calendar to sign up soon. The earlier everyone signs up the earlier we can make plans for food and prizes. The mentoring committee is looking forward to sharing this night of fun with you all so we hope to see you there! For any questions contact Keri Bucci at Keri@rsvlreach.org.
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The signup deadline has been extended and is now Friday, February 3. This is an event that combines making display projects to be officially and unofficially judged in the subjects of Science, Culture, Historical Figure, Art, School Projects, and Family projects. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner for the officially judged subject categories. There … Read more
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It's never too early to mark your calendar for the Curriculum Share on April 3rd, 2023! We hope you are making plans to attend this yearly event hosted by the Mentoring Committee. Many members say this is their favorite event of the year! This event is a great way to learn more about different homeschool curriculums, share your favorites, and learn from others what worked best for them. There will be a lot of great curriculum catalogs to pick up and lots of door prizes from multiple curriculum companies. Everyone leaves with at least one prize! Check out the REACH calendar on the website for more details like location and times.
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PSP Day-Parties/Skating/Parks
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Hello fellow REACH members!
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Our February PSP is coming quickly! It is our Valentine's Party at the Skate Station on Friday, February 10th. Sign-ups are through February 5th so that everyone has time to check and see how many people are participating in the valentine's exchange and prepare their valentines. PSP will provide drinks and a sweet treat. If you would like to bring a snack to share that is great, but not necessary. The cost is $4 per skater and you can bring your own skates, blades, or scooter if you choose. Please help make sure the kids are all skating in the same direction.
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March PSP will be a regular park day. We will meet at the park by Shiloh ball fields on Friday, March 10th. I will bring some playground equipment, but if a group would like to play on the softball field you will need to bring your own equipment.
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Thank you to everyone for your participation in our PSP days this year. I look forward to seeing you all again soon.
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Clubs
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This has been a wonderful fall semester for REACH Clubs! It's time to start planning for our spring semester. If you have an idea or would like to host a club or even extend an existing club, please contact Lauren Scott at lauren.jesusismyjoy@gmail.com.
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The Needy Paws Club will be meeting again this year! Here are the details: All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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This club will provide biblical encouragement, support, and help for moms and girls as they navigate the difficult waters of fashion, puberty, relationships, and other hot topics.
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This ministry club meets at Stella Manor and is for all ages. Students must have an accompanying adult to participate. This is a great opportunity for our kids to gain experience playing, singing and/or reading in front of others, but the greatest experience is being around older people who just need someone to show them love. The signup deadline is February 15. Read more
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Ready to enjoy nature and get some exercise? Come join in with the hiking club. We will go to Kings Bluff for an interesting and beautiful hike! The Kings Bluff hike is 1.7 miles long. The signup deadline is February 18. Read more
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This is a tentative date. Tween club is for students ages 9-12. Tween Club: Jr Firefighter Challenge Signup (Coming Soon) - Deadline March 8.
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This will be a play date for children of any age. We will meet at the playground equipment located by the stage. It will coincide with the Disc Golf club. Parents, please do not drop kids off without asking another parent who will be staying to be responsible for your children. No sign-up is necessary. Read more
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This club is open to students in grades 6-12 (adults may play too). Participants should bring their own discs. A starter set can be purchased for about $20-$30. Some parents will be needed to help oversee groups based on how many players we have. We try to keep the groups small so players can cover more of the course. The signup deadline is March 2. Read more
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We will visit the following falls: Falling Water, Six Finger, Fuzzybutt, and Keefe Falls. Some of these involve a short hike. The signup deadline is March 14. Read more
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Intensives
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Time to Plan Spring 2023 Intensives
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REACH intensives are usually one-day activities to explore a particular topic. In the past, we have had the opportunity to attend intensives focusing on science labs, nature hikes, note-taking, writing, drawing, painting, the Constitution, and ballroom dancing. Do you have an idea for an intensive? If you have an intensive idea or would like more information, please contact Tracy Johnson at tracy@circadigitalgroup.com.
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Field Trips
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Our new Mayor, Mr. Fred Teague, has invited us to visit his office to see what the Mayor of Russellville does each day. We will learn about his responsibilities and be able to ask him questions. We have availability for 50 people. The signup deadline is February 10.
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There are many other Field Trip opportunities in the works for Spring 2023. Be on the lookout in Monday Reminders for up coming events!
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Teen Events
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This event will be focused on ministry as we show love to our neighbors through Choices Pregnancy Resource Clinic. First, Christy will share with us about Choices and what they do. Then, we will help them with a project. Teens will also have an opportunity to give to the ministry through donations. See details on donations and sign-up here.
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The Banquet committee is currently looking for local businesses and organizations that are interested in sponsoring our Spring Banquet through monetary donations or by donating items or gift cards for our door prizes. If you or someone you know has a business that would be interested in being one of our sponsors, please contact Suzanne Sweet Read more
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High School Classes
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It won't be long until we are beginning our new school year. We are always on the lookout for high school classes to offer our students. If you have an idea for or would like to host a high school class, you can message the REACH Board at board@rsvlreach.org
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If you have a student who will be in 8th-12th grade in the Fall, you may want to consider the high school Spanish class taught by REACH mom, Sarah Hann. The classes meet on Tuesdays for 32 weeks out of the school year. The location is to be determined still … Read more
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The deadline to sign up is February 15, 2023
Testing dates: May 15 & 16, 2023
Grades: 4-12
Cost: ~$25/student paid to BJUP, order is placed in late February or early March.
Type of Test: Iowa
Testing is recommended for those students who may attend college. It’s a good idea to … Read more
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The next senior event night is February 20th. Stacy Ramey is organizing it so the details will be shared directly with the seniors through our GroupMe app.
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A Senior Parent meeting is on February 7th at Dover First Baptist Church. We will collect t-shirt orders, cap and gown fees, pass out flash drives and answer any questions about graduation at that time. Please be collecting photos of your senior to submit on the flash drive for the graduation slide show.
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Senior Graduation committee members will meet on February 7th at Dover First Baptist Church prior to the Parent meeting.
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Reminder to all REACH members - Senior Graduation is May 13th at Dover First Baptist Church, check the calendar for more information. Please come support the seniors of 2023 as they celebrate this special time. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Your yearbook staff is bringing back a fun bit we did several years ago and we need your help! Warrior Talk is a way for your family to take part in our yearbook. Parents will help their students choose a question and submit their answers. These will be spread throughout our book for all to enjoy. We would love to have submissions from everyone! If you have any questions, please contact Leslie at conditt.reachpics@gmail.com.
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GIVE TO REACH
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FlipGive - To become a team member, use code C339UZ when prompted.
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Fresh Roasted Coffee and Artisan Tea
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Box Tops 4 Education To join Box Tops 4 Education, you will need to use the Box Tops phone app to scan receipts within 14 days of purchase. Please select the Education Alliance of Little Rock as the school of choice.
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REACH Codes/Information
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REACH Library Information
Reminder: Please note that this information is for current REACH members only.
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- Place the key in the lockbox, and mess up the code to keep it secure. Secure the library by locking the door behind you.
- Sign in upon arriving and sign out upon leaving.
- No food or drink allowed in the library.
- Follow displayed instructions for checking out and returning books
- Use the 4,000+ items REACH Library Database
- Check out our library tab.
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Local, State, or National Events
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**The following are not REACH-sponsored events but are provided for informational purposes only.**
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