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A Word From The Coordinator
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Nearing the End
This will be my last official newsletter article as your REACH Coordinator. Though we do still have several events lined up for this school year, I want to take the time now to say that I have enjoyed serving and also helping to ensure things run as smoothly as possible and trying to foresee any possible snags in the future for all REACH members. Serving on the REACH Board as secretary and coordinator has allowed me to appreciate more what all the Board does for its members.
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Many times, as parents, we try to think of possible situations our kids may face and try to make those situations as easy and pleasant as possible. That is fairly similar to what being on the Board is like. REACH members are highly regarded, considered, and appreciated by the Board, let me assure you of that.
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As I still have 2 kids schooling, I will be in REACH for a while yet, so I'll be seeing you around. I hope the remainder of your school year holds some of the best memories yet to come. Blessings to you all.
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Michelle Green - REACH 2022-2023 Coordinator
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Board News
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Coordinator 2023-2024 Announcement
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Allison Hoke has been voted in as the 2023-2024 REACH Coordinator. We look forward to the upcoming year. Kristen Brown and Chelsey Carnahan were also voted to continue in their current Board positions.
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Board Meeting Dates
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The next REACH Board meeting is set for April 21.
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This is the time of year for looking ahead to next year’s committee heads and any Board member changes. Please, be in prayer for our volunteers and our group that all happens in God’s will to help make this next year a success.
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As the end of the REACH 2022-2023 school year nears, it’s time to begin securing committee heads for the 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in heading a committee, you can take a look at the guidelines on the online REACH website.
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Committee Head positions will be filling up soon. Posts will be sent out periodically regarding any positions that remain open. Read more
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Committee Feedback Form
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The Committee Feedback Form is open for current Committee Heads. Please fill out this form to help the Board plan for the next school year.
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Membership News & Reminders
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Welcome New Members!
Please join us in welcoming new members:
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Steven and Heather Bline live in Russellville and have a daughter, Layna age 14. Heather will be helping to chaperone Teen Activities.
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It's coming to the end of the 2022-23 school year! If you are a committee head please make sure all funds budgeted for your committee are requested no later than 5/31/2023. Any receipts for spring expenses must be submitted no later than June 6th for reimbursement. They can be handed in person to Kristen, emailed with scanned copies of the … Read more
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Monday, April 3, is our annual Curriculum Share. If you have not attended this event before, click on the calendar post to see more details of what we do. We are so thankful to vendors for being generous with our group. We have not received as many prizes this year as some other years, but we still have approximately 70+ items to give away plus many catalogs and pamphlets to help you in choosing curriculum. Don’t forget to bring some of your own favorite curriculum to “share” with others (more details at link above) and bring any curriculum questions you have.
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Book Sale is coming soon!
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Save the dates...May 19th and 20th. May 19th will be a special shopping time for REACH Members ONLY. Specifics are on the REACH calendar and on this REACH Book Sale flyer.
Hope to see you there, Michelle Green
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PSP Day-Parties/Skating/Parks
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There is no PSP in April. Field Day will take the place of PSP. Our PSP for May is Floats & Frisbees at Old Post Park on May 12th.
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The school year is quickly coming to a close, and it is time to sign up for Field Day 2023! You can find the links to sign up and see who is attending on the REACH website calendar. There will be a variety of competitions for PreK-12th grade. The games will start at 4:00 on Friday, April 14th. Following the games, we will have a potluck dinner. REACH will provide water, plates, napkins, and plastic silverware. Please bring a dish to share and drinks for your family if you would like something other than water. We will announce the winners of the competitions during/after dinner. The Pre-K group will not be keeping score, and we ask that if you have a preschooler participating that a parent stays with them to help with the chaos. Please dress in accordance with the REACH dress code. You may also want to bring sunscreen, bug spray, lawn chairs, etc.
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Clubs
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Our spring clubs are in full swing! If you haven't already, check them out and see where you and your kids might enjoy getting involved! If you have a general question about clubs or are interested in hosting one yourself, 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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For students Pre-k through Grade 2. The puppet Club will talk about what generosity means. I will discuss the Widow in the Bible that gave her last two mites, from Mark 12. I will also talk about what modern-day generosity looks like and give an example of that through the puppet show. It will be interactive and the pre-k through ... Read more
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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 residents so enjoy … 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. Falling Water Falls - Ozark National Forest | Explore the Ozarks (exploretheozarksonline.com) Falling Water Falls | Sand Gap, AR | Arkansas.com Six Finger, Fuzzybutt, and Keefe Falls - Ozark National Forest | Explore the Ozarks (exploretheozarksonline.com) Six Finger Falls … Read more
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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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Teen Events
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REACH Teens are invited to join us for a Snack-n-Chat at Round Rock Church. Bring your favorite games and activities or just hang out with friends. Guys bring salty, girls bring sweet, and sibling groups bring savory snacks. Sign up by April 27th. Hope to see you there! Read more
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Hot dogs with fixings along with chips and water bottles will be provided. Teens will sign up for chocolate bars, marshmallows, or graham crackers for S'mores around the bonfire. If you have multiple teens attending from the same family, you need only sign up to bring one item for this event. Please bring camping or lawn chairs. 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. Read more
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This will be a lab experience for eighth graders and high school students who are either studying Physical Science or have in the past. The lab will not be taught from a textbook. I may assign reading material prior to the lab that will be the responsibility of the student. No grades will be assigned. Read more
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Signups for testing have closed. Those who are signed up, please keep an eye out for emails concerning Testing.
Testing dates: May 16 & 17, 2023
Grades: 4-12
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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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The Kindergarten Graduation Committee would like to invite all REACH members to the 2023 Kindergarten Graduation. It will be held on May 6, 2023 at 10:00 AM, please check the REACH Calendar for the location and more information.
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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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REACH has an honor roll for 9th – 12th grade students. It is based on a student’s achievement on a standardized test. The school year for honor roll purposes is from the beginning of July to the end of June with the honor roll being published in the August newsletter for the previous school year. Deadline to send scores is July 10th. Read more
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This class will meet for three different evenings in June and/or July. Topics to be covered include: recordkeeping, credits, transcripts, smart core, ACT/SAT, college admissions, scholarships, CLEP, AP, concurrent classes, and more. Please sign up by May 30 if you are interested in attending. Location and exact times will be communicated later. Read more
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We are nearing that time again. Library items must be returned by May 31 per the Library Return Policy. If you need to carry some curriculum over as a paid, returning member, you will need to contact Velvet at library@rsvlreach.org to submit your request and work out details. Non-returning members cannot extend checkout. The library will be closed in early June, so please plan accordingly. Read more
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It will soon be time to renew our REACH memberships for the 2023/24 school year. I would like to put in a plug for Banquet Committee. Glancing at the Banquet guidelines seems super overwhelming. I am not going to lie, there is a LOT involved in the planning but it is broken up little by little. One person does not … Read more
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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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