The Eagle Express

A Note:

Greetings, Eagle Families,

Welcome to May! We had a wonderful turn out for the Family Literacy Night and now our Scholastic Book Fair is in full swing. We also have a few Fine Arts Nights, concerts and field trips so don't forget to check the calendar for everything happening in the next few weeks.

The days are flying by! Our last day of school is June 12th, with dismissal at 12:15pm.

Enjoy the weekend,

Angela Patterson, principal

Matt Stich, associate principal

At a Glance:

New Reagan, SDNB and community events on the calendar
Disenrollment, Medication Pick Up and Sunscreen rules
Book Fair schedule
Chalk the Walk on May 3rd
ABC Countdown!

In Last Week's Express:

2026-2027 Family Input Form
Literacy Night details
Summer school updates from District

Active Reagan Event Links:

ABC Countdown {May 7th-June 12th}

2026-2027 Family Input Form {closes May 1st}

Book Fair Volunteers {Apr 29th-May 6th}

Family Movie Night {May 21st}

Mark Your Calendars!

MAY:

4/29-5/6: HSA Book Fair

5/1: 2026-2027 Family Input Form due

5/1: NO SCHOOL

5/1-5/6: Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

5/3: Chalk the Walk {details below}

5/4, 5/11, 5/13: Choir, 8am, Stage

5/4, 5/6, 5/11, 5/13, 5/18, 5/20, 5/27, 5/31: Girls on the Run, 4pm

5/4, 5/26: SDNB School Board Meeting, 7pm

5/5: 2nd Grade New Berlin Historical Society Field Trip

5/6: School Nurse Day {THANKS Mrs. Jesse!}

5/6, 5/20, 5/27: Basketball Club, 7:45am, Gym

5/6, 5/27: Student Council, 7:50am, 5th Pod

5/6: School Spiritwear Day {Student Council sponsored}

5/6: Kindergarten Fine Arts Night, Gym, doors open @6pm

5/7: ABC Countdown starts!

5/8: Mindful Movement, 8am, Gym

5/8: 5th Grade Milwaukee Zoo Field Trip

5/13: Favorite Sports Gear Spirit Day {Student Council sponsored}

5/13: Spring Band, Orchestra, Choir Concert, 6:30pm

5/14: 4K Orientation Night, 5pm

5/18: Choir Party, 8am, Music Room

5/19: 6th Grade Milwaukee Milkmen Field Trip

5/19: Reagan Gives Back Blood Drive, 1:30pm-6pm, Gym

5/21: 4th Grade Discovery World Field Trip

5/21: HSA Night at the Movies, Marcus Theater

5/22: 6th Grade First & Bowl Field Trip

5/25: NO SCHOOL

5/27: Beach Gear Spiritwear Day {Student Council sponsored}

5/27: 2nd Grade Milwaukee Public Museum Field Trip

5/29: 1st Grade Milwaukee Zoo Field Trip

5/31: Girls on the Run 5k!

JUNE:

6/4: Kindergarten Retzer Nature Center Field Trip

6/5: Rock'n Reagan Day

6/8: NBW/Ike Senior Last Walk through Reagan Halls

6/8: SDNB School Board Meeting, 7pm

6/10: POD Color Spirit Day {Student Council sponsored}

6/10: 3rd Grade Marcus Theater Field Trip

6/11: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:30pm

6/12: LAST DAY! 12:15pm Dismissal {more info on 6th grade last walk soon!}

Ronald Reagan Parent/Guardian Frequently Asked Questions

Answers about attendance, when should I keep my kid home, background checks, transportation, medication, lunch times and other important things you might need to know!

Disenrollment, Medication Pick Up and Sunscreen rules

It is that time of year again when we are looking ahead to the 2026-2027 school year.

Are you moving? We'd love to hear from you! If you are planning on moving or attending a different elementary school for the 2026-2027 school year, please contact Shelley Sukenik in our main office at 262-789-6550 or shelley.sukenik@nbexcellence.org. Please also complete this withdrawal form (link).

SUNSCREEN AND BUG SPRAY

This form must be completed if you want your student to have sunscreen or bug spray at school. Sunscreen and bug spray must be applied by an adult at school and kept by staff. It cannot be carried or applied by students.

Rock'n Reagan Day (June 5th) Please put sunscreen on your students before school!

MEDICATION PICK UP

All health room medications (prescription and over-the-counter) must be picked up in the office by a parent or designated adult by the last day of school. Medication not picked up will be disposed of - it is not held over the summer. If your student will be attending summer school at Reagan this summer, please contact the office.

DISTRICT MEDICAL FORMS

Check out this link for medical forms, health care forms and fact sheets. If your student has a food allergy, make sure you have an Eating & Feeding Form filled out so the kitchen is aware of your student's allergies.

Our annual Countdown to Summer is here! Join us for every day or just your favorites! Here's the ABC PDF if you want to print it at home.

Annual Reagan Gives Back Blood Drive

Sign up for a slot today!

Ticks.

It's tick season in Wisconsin, and we have had reports of parents finding a tick on their child after school. As a result, we have instructed our staff to do their best to keep students from areas with tall grass, bushes, and trees where ticks frequently can be found, for both learning experiences and at recess.

As students spend time outside this spring during and after the school day, we encourage you to check them (or have them check themselves) for ticks. Ticks like to hide in between toes, in belly buttons, on one's scalp, etc.

Though teachers are aware of this issue, please know that staff are only able to remove a tick if it is easily brushed off. If that's not possible, a parent will be notified.

2026-2027 Family Input Form - due tonight

Dear K4-5 Eagle Families,

It is that time of year again when we begin to look ahead to next year. Creating class lists is a challenging task. We look at individual academic needs, group dynamics, gender breakdowns, behavior needs, emotional supports, and more!

If you feel that there is specific information you would like us to be aware of when deciding class placement of your child for next year, please fill out this form. This form is OPTIONAL. We take the placement process very seriously and reflect on a variety of factors when deciding the best placement for students. However, this is NOT an opportunity to request specific teachers. Please also know that your input will be reviewed, but we cannot guarantee that all input will be able to be acted upon.

Staff will determine the best placement for all students. We will create initial drafts in May that will be finalized and shared with families in August.

In order for your input to be considered, this form must be completed by Friday, May 1, 2026. If you are interested in sharing input for multiple children, please fill out a separate form for each child.

Thank you for your continued home support of Ronald Reagan!

Yours In Learning,
Angela Patterson, principal
Matt Stich, associate principal

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

Watch this space for more details soon!

Incoming NBW students - 5/29

Incoming Ike students - 5/29

BaGals with Your Gal

Thank you to those that attended the BaGals with your Gal event! Another big thank you to those that helped volunteer! We hope everyone had a blast!

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

Summer School Update (also in an email sent 5/1)

Good afternoon SDNB families,

Summer School registration is open to all grades. If you have questions regarding your child's schedule or want to make any changes, please login to your Parent Portal and make changes now. If you need assistance, please contact Amanda Blaedow at Amanda.Blaedow@nbexcellence.org

Elementary Summer School Transportation Plans: All students attending Summer School at the elementary level are required to have their child's transportation plan documented. Please watch for an email to come out after registration closes with a link to complete your child's transportation plan.
Summer School Course Registration will CLOSE for grades K-5 on Sunday, May 3, at midnight. After this time, you will need to contact Amanda.Blaedow@nbexcellence.org for any summer school schedule requests.
Summer School Course Registration will CLOSE for grades 6-12 on Sunday, May 10, at midnight. A registration extension for courses that receive credit might be available pending seat availability. Please contact Amanda.Blaedow@nbexcellence.org or your child's counselor after this date for seat availability.