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A Word From The Coordinator
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In January the REACH Board voted to elect Laura Irvin to serve as the REACH Secretary. She will be stepping in for Emily DeCosta who has served as REACH Secretary for 4 years. While we, as the Board, are sad to see Emily go, she will still be involved in REACH in other aspects. We hope you will help us in congratulating Laura on her new position!
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Below is a little bit about Laura and her family.
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Hello Friends! Let me introduce myself. I’m Laura Irvin and I will be serving as REACH Secretary. I’ve been homeschooling for 11 years, but I was around homeschooling as a teenager babysitting in the ‘90’s. I’ve been happily married to a Mr. Nice Guy, Matthew Irvin, for 23 years and we have four sons, Zadok 15, Simeon 13, Nathaniel 12, and Ezekiel 9. Some of you may know me as the Science Lab Lady. I’ve been teaching REACH high school science labs for 7 (ish) years. Before kids, I taught as an adjunct biology, anatomy and physiology, and microbiology instructor at Arkansas Tech and Southwest Texas Junior College.
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Why will I be serving as Secretary? It isn’t from my awesome administrative skills, but more of a desire to contribute to an organization that has supported me for the last 11 years and now it’s time I give back. Part of my duties will be keeping minutes for our board meetings, keeping track of updates to our organizations handbook, helping update committee guidelines, etc. I cannot stress enough how helpful and kind the other board members are when a new member comes on to serve.
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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 February 13.
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February Library Dates
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March Library Dates
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It’s time to start thinking about who you will nominate for the position of Coordinator for the 2024-2025 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.
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Planning for 2024-2025
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We will begin planning for the 2024-2025 school year in March. This will include signups for '24-'25 Committee Heads, suggestions for High School Classes, and planning for Clubs/Intensives. If you have any suggestions or would like to discuss any options with the Board, you can email board@rsvlreach.org or any of the Board members and we would be glad to help.
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REACH Meetings
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Are you new to homeschooling? Are you curious about Charlotte Mason style of homeschooling? Where does Dad fit in? Do you wonder about high school and beyond? If you ask yourself these questions and want answers, you’ll want to join us for our Homeschool Helps event this month! Read more here.
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Deadline to Sign Up: 02/20/2024
Menu: Baked Potato Bar, Salad, Bread, Dessert and Drinks
Door Prizes
Theme: Teaching from Rest
*No childcare for this event
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It is time to start thinking about projects for the Discovery Fair! The discovery fair is planned to take place the evening of March 4th and 5th. Categories include: Science Projects, Culture Projects, Historical Projects, Art Projects, School Projects, and Family Projects. A thorough description of each category is included on the REACH calendar. Click the discovery fair link on the calendar dates of March 4th or 5th and you will find a red link titled "additional information about the categories."
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PSP Day-Parties/Skating/Parks
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We will do a Valentine's exchange and have a sweet treat for everyone. Sign ups coming soon.
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Clubs Spring 2024
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REACH Clubs are a great way to enjoy creative, educational, or adventurous activities with friends! We had some great clubs this fall! Do you have an idea for a REACH club for this spring semester? Email Lauren Scott at Lauren.Jesusismyjoy@gmail.com to get it started! Have as much of this info in your email as you can: Club Title 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, Times and dates, Student limit (if any), Supplies needed (if any).
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The Needy Paws Club will be meeting again this year! Here are the details: First Friday of each month from 10 am-12 pm (through May). All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. An adult from each family will be asked to sign a liability waiver by Needy Paws. Read more
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For February we will share Valentine cards with the residents. If you can bring cards, homemade or store-bought, please indicate this on the sign-up form. We will contact families about how many each family needs to bring closer to the event. Sign up by January 30 if planning to attend the February nursing home ministry club.
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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. Respond on the sign-up form accordingly if you as a parent can help one or more weeks. Parents may take younger kids to the nearby playground while older students are participating in disc golf club.
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Attention REACH members: Come and join the Kickball Club! The dates this spring will be March 22nd, April 26th, and May 17th. All you need to bring is a water bottle.
There is a park nearby for younger siblings to play. If you have any questions, please contact Misty Lewis 479-858-2881 or Kim Law 479-970-0238.
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Parents may drop children off as long as they leave them under the supervision of another adult. Misty and Kim will not be able to supervise children who may need to use the restroom facilities.
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Join us to show and tell about something or someone you love! The signup link is on the Calendar.
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Join us to show and tell about something green or lucky! The signup link is coming soon!
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Intensives Spring 2024
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REACH Intensives are a great opportunity to take a deep-dive on a subject or skill set. Want to lead a one-day essay-writing workshop for teens? Bring it. Want to do an intensive on Test Prep? Or teach a one-day class on calligraphy or other forms of art? We'd love it! Do you know someone in our community who you'd like to speak to our kiddos on a given subject or teach them a new skill? You can make that happen! If you have an idea for an intensive, send your info to Lauren Scott at Lauren.Jesusismyjoy@gmail.com. Try to include a title and description, date, time, place, host, speaker/teacher, cost (if any), age limit (if any), supplies needed (if any).
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Field Trips
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The Field Trip Committee is working to schedule trips for the Spring Semester. If you would like to host a Field Trip please contact Kelsey Duke at kelseyashlynduke@gmail.com
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Let's learn about the radio station!
Friday, February 23rd
Deadline to Sign Up: February 20th
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He’s Alive: The Passion Play of Jesus is the Easter production put on by Russellville First Assembly every year. We would like to offer a behind-the-scenes tour of all the fun details that help bring this production together, such as a tour of the set, all of the costumes, as well as a meet and greet with the one that plays Jesus, and we will even pet the donkey! Anyone who signs up is welcome to come back that evening at 5:30 pm for reserved seating for the show!
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The Science of Magic is designed to excite, educate, intrigue and promote students to think "outside the box" and spawn their curiosity about how science and the Scientific Method are used by magicians to create the impossible.
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Click here to watch a preview of the show!
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Payment information is included on the signup form.
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Teen Events
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We will meet at Striker's Bowling Alley for bowling. Then, we will travel to Freddy's for ice cream. Teens will be responsible for the cost of bowling and ice cream. We will have more information about the cost when we confirm with Strikers. Read more
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Come join the Chauffe family at our home for volleyball fun and hangout time!
Bring a lawn chair. Only one side or dessert is needed per family. We will provide hot dogs, buns and condiments.
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The Spring Banquet is April, 19 2024. This is for 9th -12th graders! Juniors and Seniors are our special guests and 9-10th graders serve dinner and dessert and help with clean up. After Banquet activities are for 9-12th graders.
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Testing is recommended for those students who may attend college or this test can be used to identify gaps in learning. It’s a good idea to test your student in a group setting starting around 5th grade and test at least every other year until he/she begins taking the ACT and/or SAT which is usually taken for the first time in 10th grade.
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Testing is NOT required by the state, so this is optional. Please check out our testing tab for more information including test prep materials. Make sure you sign your students up for the grade(s) you want them to test in and use their name as it would appear on the test document. Parents, you do not have to stay on the premises unless your child has anxiety issues.
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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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REACH Codes/Information
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REACH Library Information
The REACH Library is now located at Grace Fellowship Church -- 1007 N. Nashville, Russellville AR.
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Check the REACH Calendar for Library Day and instructions for entering the building.
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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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