Reagan County ISD

Congratulations to Coach Soto and the Reagan County Baseball Team. Clinched a district title tonight in Crane with an 8-1 victory!

7th Grade students will be taking the STAAR Writing test tomorrow, April 20th. We will begin testing 1st period. 7th Grade boys will need to report to the middle school in the morning. 7th Grade girls will not dress out for athletics.

This is a reminder for families with a 7th grade student. We are taking the STAAR Writing test on Tuesday, April 20th. We are asking that all 7th grade students bring their Chromebook and Chromebook charger to school on Monday, April 19th. They will leave these in their testing rooms to charge. Please remember to send your student to school on Monday with their Chromebook and Chromebook charger. Thank you!

Nos gustaría invitar a los padres y guardianes a una reunión para hablar sobre el programa de Título I en nuestra escuela. Acompáñenos mientras discutimos y evaluamos el Pacto entre Escuela-Padres-Estudiantes y la Póliza de Participación de Padres y Familia. La reunión se llevará a cabo a través de Zoom el 20 de abril de 2021 a las 10:00 a.m. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71516657173?pwd=VERTTXJtOXpXYzVMbVltZHNXUFdtdz09 Meeting ID: 715 1665 7173 Passcode: NYN3jS También necesitamos sus comentarios, ya que planeamos para el próximo año. Por favor complete la Encuesta de Participación de Padres y Familias del Título I: https://forms.gle/jzUcDmjXGbHHUCv77

We would like to invite parents and guardians to a meeting to discuss the Title I program in our school. Please join us as we discuss and evaluate the School-Parent-Student Compact and the Parent & Family Engagement Policy. The meeting will be held via Zoom on April 20, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. https://us04web.zoom.us/j/71516657173?pwd=VERTTXJtOXpXYzVMbVltZHNXUFdtdz09 Meeting ID: 715 1665 7173 Passcode: NYN3jS Your feedback is also needed as we plan for next year. Please complete the Title I Parent and Family Engagement Survey: https://forms.gle/XseujNGg7ymzYKtU6

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RCES JUMP ROPE FOR HEART UPDATE: We accepted the mission to learn about how to take care of our hearts and save lives from heart disease and stroke through Kids Heart Challenge and we are doing a remarkable job! THANK YOU for being a part of that!  LAST CALL MISSION: Any student who has earned at least 1 or more online donation(s) during Kids Heart Challenge will get to sign our KHC Legacy Banner and be a part of Reagan County Elementary HISTORY! Access the KHC Mission Experience to complete the missions. Action to Complete the Mission: Visit our school’s Kids Heart Challenge page: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=5551&pg=company&company_id=280974 OR download the Kids Heart Challenge app and register! We have 10 days until all donations are due on 4/19/2021. Any student who raises $50 gets to slime a MYSTERY SLIMER • Official SLIMERS!! WAY TO GO!!:Jacob G , Joseph F , Korah H , Avalee R , Kenzie V , Miriam C , Ace B , Hunter D , Kynlee G , Evan A , Kaci M , Ezra C , Chloe B , Nathan H , Rhyder L , Layla H , Rosalie E , Daniela D , Mikael B , Ryder D , Karen D , Jadian P , Luke V , Landon M , Kenna • YOU’RE SO CLOSE!!: Alex R , Mika R , Elisa G , Ismael R , Bentley R , Adalyn R , Royer A , Adalee V , Matti W , Santiago S , Devin Y , Daniel Y , Caleb M , Dario G THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

This message is to inform parents that RCMS 7th graders will be taking the STAAR Writing test on April 20th. If possible, please refrain from making appointments or plans to be out town on this date. Thank you.

Don't forget to come by the elementary to pick up a pre-registration packet for pre-k! Packets are due tomorrow!

Parents, check out these great resources provided in English and Spanish by ESC Region 15. https://www.esc15.net/domain/19

Seniors and senior parents: I am posting local scholarship applications, as well as others, almost daily. The local general scholarship application is due on Friday, April 9th. Senior parents please encourage your child to complete this online application.

Pre-K Pre-Registration Information

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Reagan County ISD will continue to follow our COVID-19 plan for the remainder of the school year. This will require students and staff to continue to wear a mask to avoid close contact. We have been fortunate to keep our doors open with our policy.

Seniors/parents: In order to register for college, you must get your meningitis vaccine. If you wait until after you graduate you will have to pay between $100 and $200 for the shot. If you go to the clinic here in Big Lake, it is $5. Take care of it now before graduation.

SNAP Benefit Replacements Due to Winter Storm On February 19, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to the severe winter weather by dialing 2-1-1. SNAP recipients who have had food lost or destroyed due to the storm need to apply for replacement food benefits for regular SNAP allotments and SNAP emergency allotments that were provided in response to COVID-19. SNAP clients are encouraged to stay home and request their replacement food benefits by dialing 2-1-1 and selecting option 2. Alternately, recipients can download Form H1855 (Affidavit for Nonreceipt or Destroyed Food Stamp Benefits) on the HHSC website. To limit exposure to COVID-19, recipients are encouraged to mail or fax the completed form to HHSC instead of visiting their local offices. Completed forms should be mailed to Texas Health and Human Services Commission, PO Box 149027, Austin, TX, 78714-9027, or faxed to 1-877-447-2839. For more information, please visit www.hhs.texas.gov. SNAP Purchases for Hot Foods On February 21, 2021, Governor Greg Abbott announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to use their food benefits to purchase hot foods and ready-to-eat meals due to impacts from the severe winter storm. SNAP recipients can now use their benefits for hot foods and ready-to-eat foods, such as rotisserie chicken or grocery store deli foods, at retailers that accept SNAP anywhere in the state. HHSC received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service. The waiver allows SNAP recipients to purchase these ready-made foods with their Lone Star Cards through the end of March. Administered by HHSC, SNAP is a federal program that provides food assistance to approximately 1.6 million eligible, low-income families and individuals in Texas. Texans in need can apply for benefits, including SNAP and Medicaid, at www.YourTexasBenefits.com or use the Your Texas Benefits mobile app to manage their benefits. To find local resources in your area, such as food or shelter, please call 2-1-1 and select option 1.

A RCHS teacher tested positive for Covid-19 today. The individual wasn't at school last week so, there are no close contact cases with students.

TEA has approved our waiver for our missed school days last week. This means that we will NOT have school on Friday, March 5th. Enjoy the extra day of Spring Break!

As we start back to school on Tuesday, Reagan County ISD is asking you to send bottled water to school with your child until the boil water notice is lifted. You may boil your own water and bring it in a water bottle if needed.

One final push... 141 sold, 69 left. It’s going to be fun....see you there! https://www.vancoevents.com/KBS