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A Word From The Coordinator
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Happy August REACH Family! Your board members have been hard at work this summer trying to prepare for the upcoming school year. Now that I am getting a glimpse of the “behind the scenes” I am even more appreciative of those who are serving and have served in the past.
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Last year, we had a PE club for the younger kids while the older kids played ultimate frisbee. At our first meeting we talked with the kids about making friends. I gave the kids some sample questions to ask when you first meet someone:
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Hi, my name is ______. What is your name?
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What types of things do you like to do?
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What is your favorite color?
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Then, 3 times I set a stopwatch and gave them 30 seconds to “go meet someone”. Looking around, I noticed that the parents needed to join in on the activity, and I am pretty sure they were just as hesitant as the kids!
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Well, we have roughly 20 families that are new members to REACH this year. With that being said, there will be lots of opportunities to “REACH” out of our comfort zones, meet new people, and make new friends. I encourage you to attend our Welcome Meeting and take the time to introduce yourself to a few new people. You can even use some of the example questions above!
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Board News
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Board Meeting Dates
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The next REACH Board meeting is set for August 15.
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The REACH Library is moving. Here is what you need to know and ways you can help us... Read more
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Membership News & Reminders
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Welcome New Members!
Megan Williamson lives in Russellville and has a daughter, Azeleah age 6. Megan has some exciting ideas for an Intensive.
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Jordan and Aly Arivett live in Dover and will be homeschooling two children: Zeke is 10 and Micah is 8. Aly will be helping out on the Field Day Committee.
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Adam and Tearsa Callahan live in Russellville and have four children Lexi age 15, Isaac, age 12, Caleb age 10, and Colt age 3. Tearsa plans to help out with Banquet.
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Tyler and Tiana Goodson live in Hattieville and have a daughter, Hadley, who is 5. Tiana will be helping out with the Discovery Fair.
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Seth and Catie Sumners live in Russellville and have three children: Ella, age 7, Bear, age 5 and Forest, age 1. Catie will be helping plan Field Trips.
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Seth and Jana McCraine live in Russellville. They have four children: Caleb, age 15, Lainey, age 13, Silas, age 10, and Luke, age 7. Jana will be part of the Book Sale Committee.
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Kyle and Alana Klober live in Dardanelle. They have three children, Brasen age 10, Brooks, age 8 and Isla, age 6. Alana will be participating in the Field Day Committee.
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Michael and Tiffany Richardson live in London and have three children: Kai, age 11, Zeke, age 8 and Ember, age 3. Tiffany will be part of the Book Sale Committee.
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Logan and Britani Mahar live in Russellville, AR and have four children: Marlayna, age 8, Spencer age 6, Declan age 4, and Renly age 2. Britani will be helping with the Kindergarten Graduation Committee.
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Childcare Workers
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During this coming school year, there will be a few monthly meetings that will have child care provided for our members. If you have any young ladies (age 13 or older) that would like to babysit for these REACH meetings, please contact Emily DeCosta. You can reach me by email at emily@rsvlreach.org or by text/phone 603-903-3452. I’d be happy to give you more information and answer any questions you may have.
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REACH Meetings
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We can't wait to meet up with each of our new and returning members! We will have time for fellowship and refreshments before the event gets started from 5:30-6:30. Childcare will start at 6:00 for those who need it, and any children over the age of 7 will need to sit in the meeting with their parents. The Welcome meeting will begin at 6:30. Read more
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Save the Date - Fall Meetings
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Aug. 17th Welcome Back to REACH
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Sep. 8th Back to School Picnic
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Oct. 30th Handicraft Fair
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Dec. 9th Pancakes and Pajamas for Mommas
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REACH participates in the Scripps Spelling Bee Program. Our REACH Bee will be held Tuesday, November 7th at 6 p.m. at the Twin Oaks Baptist Church in Clarksville, AR. There will be three age categories: K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-8th. The top two winners from the 6th-8th, and the top winner in the 3rd-5th will advance to the Pope County Spelling … Read more
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Begin your Handicraft Fair Preparations
I’m excited about sharing what we have planned for our October 30th monthly meeting and I wanted to give everyone plenty of time to prepare. We are planning to have a homeschool Handicraft Fair! While the idea is not original to me, I knew this could be something our own homeschool group would enjoy too. Kids of all ages can participate so get your thinking caps on and start crafting and creating items to sell within our group! You can make bookmarks, jewelry, painted rocks, soaps, cards, firestarter kits, key chains, wood items, sewed items, bird feeders, homemade cookies, and so much more! Be on the lookout for more information to come, but for now... get busy crafting!
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PSP Day-Parties/Skating/Parks
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Join us for a fun day at the park. Bring your own sandwich and the PSP Committee will supply drinks, chips, and dessert. Also, bring camp chairs.
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Clubs Fall 2023
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We've got a lot of great Clubs in the works for the fall semester, offering opportunities to learn, serve, and have fun with other REACH students and parents. See details below and be watching for email announcements and reminders as well as the September/October newsletter for sign up instructions and details on more REACH Clubs!
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If you would like to host a Club for REACH, please send your idea to Lauren Scott at lauren.jesusismyjoy@gmail.com. Try to include as much of the following information as possible: club name and brief description, age limits (if any), name of club sponsor (person responsible for organization/handling of the club), contact information for club sponsor, sign-up process (Google Form, e-mail, text), location, name of site contact (person responsible for the meeting location), times and dates for club, student limit (if any), supplies needed (if any).
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Tweens ages 9-12 are welcome to come to the Tween Club kickoff event at Russellville City Park. We'll let the kids play on the all-inclusive playground that just opened. Bring sunscreen and a drink because it will be warm. Tween Club Kick-Off Signup Link The deadline to sign up is Monday, Aug 21st.
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Tweens aged 9-12 can come to paint a piece of pottery at Pottery Worx. There is a fee of $1.50 per tween to help cover the cost of renting the space (paid to Kristen Brown on the day of the party) plus the cost of pottery (paid to Pottery Worx). There are magnets, small figures, and mugs that range from … Read more
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Ultimate Frisbee Sign-Up Link The deadline to sign up is September 22, 2023. Come join in with other 6th-12th grade students playing the fun game of ultimate frisbee. All you need to bring is lots of energy and a water bottle.
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Come join us for Park Days! We will be meeting during the same time as Ultimate Frisbee Club so the younger siblings can play! Even if you don't have a child participating in the Ultimate Frisbee Club feel free to come hang out! There is no signup required. This is NOT a drop-off event.
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Intensives Fall 2023
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REACH Intensives are one-time intensive learning opportunities. An intensive can be scheduled on one day or be spread over two days if necessary. In the past we've had intensives on knot tying, teaching Latin, cooking, etc. Perhaps this year we could have intensives for things like art, home skills, writing, etc. Be watching announcements and the next Newsletter for more details on Intensives for this fall.
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Do you have an idea for a REACH Intensive? Email Lauren Scott at lauren.jesusismyjoy@gmail.com with your idea and any details you have worked out already.
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Field Trips
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Join us at our local newspaper to learn about how the newspaper is made. Watch for a link to register soon or email Kelsey for the link! Read more
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Teen Events
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REACH teens are invited to Snack, Chat, & Games! Bring your favorite game and snack and join in the fun. Guys bring a salty or savory snack & girls bring a sweet snack. Sibling groups need only bring one snack. Please check the Who’s Coming link to see which teens are attending and what they are bringing. Read more
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It's time to begin thinking about next year, Fall 2023-Spring 2024. 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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Spring 2024 Banquet
In the Spring, REACH has a Banquet to honor our Seniors and all their hard work. Juniors and Seniors get to dress up and have a nice dinner. We have a slide show, a speaker and give out Senior Awards. The ninth and tenth graders serve dinner and dessert. After the Banquet, we have fun activities for everyone with lots of prizes.
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Unfortunately, all of the venues in town have drastically upped their fees which could force some changes. The Banquet committee will do our best to find a great place that suits our needs. Please be on the lookout for Banquet news throughout the new school year and if you have a venue suggestion please contact Suzanne Sweet at sweetpsuzy7@gmail.com or (479)857-5490.
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Have a great summer!Have a great summer!
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Suzanne Sweet
Banquet Committee Head
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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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