The Eagle Express
Week of: April 10, 2026
A Note:
Greetings, Eagle Families!
We had a busy week at school getting back into the swing of things here at Reagan. This week's edition is full of our great spring activities at Reagan. Take a peek and add those important dates to your calendar so you don't miss out. Fourth quarter starts Monday!
We hope you all have a fantastic weekend and enjoy the sunshine,
Angela Patterson, principal
Matt Stich, associate principal
{NEW} RONALD REAGAN INFORMATION
At a Glance:
- New Reagan, SDNB and community events on the calendar
- Order your Rock'n Reagan Day shirt
- All School Read trivia has started!
- Book Fair volunteers needed
In Last Week's Express:
- Penny Wars results
- BaGals sign up
- Yearbook ordering link
Active Reagan Event Links:
Save The Dates:
APRIL:
4/13, 4/20, 4/27: Choir, 8am, stage
4/13, 4/15, 4/20, 4/22, 4/27, 4/29: Girls on the Run, 4pm, rm 227
4/13, 4/20: Reagan Rooks, 6pm, Library
4/15, 4/22, 4/29: 5th/6th Basketball Club, 7:30am, Gym
4/15: Student Council, 7:50am
4/15: Wear Brewers Gear! {Student Council sponsored}
4/15: 1st/2nd Fine Arts Night, 6:30pm, Gym
4/15: Tax Day
4/17, 4/24: Mindful Movement, 8am, Gym
4/17: HSA Family Game Night, 5:30pm
4/20: SDNB Board of Education Meeting, 7pm
4/22: School Spiritwear Day {Student Council sponsored}
4/29: Western Spirit Day {Student Council sponsored}
4/29: Family Literacy Night,
4/29-5/6: HSA Spring Book Fair
{NEW!} Rock'n Reagan Day class tshirt!
It's time! Ordering is OPEN now and closes at midnight on April 23rd!!!
Rock'n Reagan Day is our annual All School All Day Field Day (June 5th this year). Each classroom wears a different color and we enjoy the day together as a school community outside.
Here's the link (Order today!) {RevTrak is the website for ordering - not Infinite Campus. FYI: Sign up if you don't have an account yet, you will use RevTrak throughout your student's SDNB career.} When ordering, indicate name, teacher, and size needed. All shirts must be ordered via the link.
All t-shirts are $8.00. Each classroom's t-shirt color is assigned according to the teachers' color draft.
If you need financial assistance for your student's t-shirt, please email jennifer.macakanja@nbexcellence.org.
Sizes
Youth: Small, Medium, Large, XL
Adult: Small, Medium, Large, XL, XXL
No late orders, no extensions, no exceptions. Due date is final!
SAVE THE DATE: Family Literacy Night!
Our annual Family Literacy Night will be held on April 29th this year. Watch this space for details next week!
6th Annual All School Read
Our 6th Annual ALL SCHOOL READ is underway! This year, we are reading the amazing book, DOGTOWN, by Katherine Applegate & Gennifer Choldenko.
We are so very excited to come together as a school community to read this heartwarming story!
More information can be found in our PARENT LETTER (linked here).
In addition, don't forget that we have an ALL SCHOOL READ website (linked), where you can find the trivia questions, information about the book and the authors, information about our upcoming Family Literacy Night, as well as videos of staff reading the various chapter sections!
A huge thank you goes out to our amazing HSA! They once again funded this event, buying a book for every household!
Happy Reading,
Mrs. Patterson, principal
Mr. Stich, associate principal
Mrs. Stinson, literacy specialist
Fine Arts Night for Kindergarten
Dear Reagan Kindergarten Families,
Wednesday, May 6th Ronald Reagan Kindergarteners will present their Fine Arts Night. Students will present “We’re Making Music” in the gym beginning at 6:30pm. Doors to the gym will open at 6pm. All kindergarten students should report to the library at 6:15pm that evening.
In addition to the musical program that evening, student artwork will be on display in the hallways around the art room. Please stop by before or after the performance to view your child’s artwork.
Because performance and presentation are an important part of the fine arts curriculum, all students are expected to participate. If your child will not be able to participate, please contact Mrs. Schilling or Mr. Winders no later than Mon., April 13th.
All students should wear dress clothes, please.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Schilling at Christina.Schilling@nbexcellence.org or Mr. Winders at Nicholas.Winders@nbexcellence.org.
We look forward to sharing the students’ performance with you!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schilling and Mr. Winders
Fine Arts Night for 1st & 2nd Grade
Dear Reagan 1st & 2nd Gr. Families,
Ronald Reagan 1st & 2nd Graders will present their Fine Arts Night on Wednesday, April 15th.
Students will present “Let’s Eat!” in the gym beginning at 6:30pm. Doors to the gym will open at 6pm. All 1st & 2nd Grade students should report to the library at 6:15pm that evening.
In addition to the musical program that evening, student artwork will be on display in the hallways around the art room. Please stop by before or after the performance to view your child’s artwork.
Because performance and presentation are an important part of the fine arts curriculum, all students are expected to participate. If your child will not be able to participate, please contact Mrs. Schilling or Mr. Winders no later than Friday, March 20th.
All students should wear dress clothes, please.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Schilling at Christina.Schilling@nbexcellence.org or Mr. Winders at Nicholas.Winders@nbexcellence.org.
We look forward to sharing the students’ performance with you!
Mrs. Schilling, Mr. Winders, Mrs. Berg, Mrs. Weber
Sixth Grade Families - check this section!
From Our Reagan Home & School Association
About Us:
The Home and School Association (HSA) at Ronald Reagan is a collection of Moms, Dads, Grandparents, Teachers and Staff Members working together to make our school a better place. Our mission is to build a strong community at the school and to support students and teachers in their academic efforts. Our HSA funds, organizes and hosts many of the programs and functions held for Ronald Reagan Elementary students. Our general monthly meetings are open to all wishing to attend and membership is free. All Reagan families are HSA members.
Ways To Connect:
Webpage - www.ronaldreaganhsa.weebly.com
Facebook - Ronald Reagan Elementary - Home and School Association (link to join)
Email - rrehsaexec@gmail.com
Link to page with grade-level Facebook groups
HSA Executive Board 2025-2026
President: Amanda Mihalek - gimlera@yahoo.com
Vice President: Karen Feucht - karebair78@hotmail.com
Treasurer: Danielle Gallo - zyvertdn23@gmail.com
Secretary: Deanne Harder - deanne910@gmail.com
{NEW} FROM THE DISTRICT
SUMMER SCHOOL UPDATE
- At this time there is no update to our summer school registration. The final details of summer school programming are still being finalized. Registration is anticipated to begin no earlier than Monday April 13, 2026. We encourage you to continue to check this page regularly for the latest information.
- BEFORE REGISTRATION OPENS: Review the 2026 Summer School Information and Course Guide
- Summer school will run June 22nd - July 23rd. Elementary summer school will be held at Ronald Reagan, and Secondary will be held at Eisenhower.
Tryouts are the first week of May. Go to www.nbwpoms.com for details!
{NEW} FROM THE COMMUNITY
Food for Thought
I will try to include an inspirational read or video in each newsletter. If you have one you would like to share, please let me know!
Ronald Reagan Elementary
Website: https://www.nbexcellence.org/schools/rr/
Location: 4225 South Calhoun Road, New Berlin, WI, USA
Phone: 262-789-6550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ronald-Reagan-Elementary-267815246680257
X/Twitter: @ReaganSDNB
