IRE Families,
We are looking forward to spending time with everyone this coming week with conferences. This time to meet, share progress, and set goals is a huge part of your child’s growth. Partnership between families and school can have some of the largest impact on kids’ lives. As always, please arrange for your child to leave during our dismissal time. We are unable to accommodate supervising students until their conference.
As we honor Black History Month this February, we celebrate the deep and meaningful contributions of Black individuals to our nation and local communities. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage our children in meaningful conversations about history, diversity, and the importance of inclusion. Locally, we shared about Dr. John Utendale last year, who was the first black player to sign an NHL contract.
This year, we encourage families to check out some book recommendations to read with your family that may be meaningful for elementary-aged children:
Lastly, we have had a date change with our 100th day celebration due to the snow days. See details below.
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
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We are thrilled to celebrate the 100th Day of School at Irene Reither Elementary on Wednesday, February 12th! To mark this special milestone, we invite all students to join in the fun by dressing up as if they are 100 years old!
Students can get creative with their outfits—think gray hair, glasses, canes, slippers, and anything else that might make them look like they’ve been around for a century!
As we celebrate, we also want to remind everyone to do so with kindness and respect toward our elders. This is a great opportunity to honor and appreciate the wisdom and experiences of those who have lived for 100 years or more!
We can’t wait to see all the creative and respectful outfits on this special day!
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We are committed to continuously improving our school district and providing the best education for all our students. To do that, we need your feedback!
Please take a few minutes to complete our annual survey. Your insights will help us identify key areas to focus on, ensuring we deliver the highest quality education. This survey is also crucial for tracking our progress towards the goals outlined in Our Commitments, our strategic plan.
We want to hear your thoughts on various topics, including school communication, learning expectations, and your interactions with teachers and administrators. The survey is available in multiple languages.
Please complete the survey by March 7.
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Teachers have shared their conference sign ups, please sign up so that we can discuss your child’s progress and partner with you for future growth areas. Our goal is 95% of families attend or higher.
At IRE, we’ve put a lot of thought into what makes a conference meaningful and impactful. Here’s what you can expect:
Additionally, counselors will be around during conferences if there are any concerns that you would like to share about changes in your student’s life.
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In the Irene Reither Elementary School Library
February 10th- February 13th
After School During Conference Hours Only
Monday-Thursday 1:20pm-4pm
Late Night Wednesday Feb. 12th 1:20pm-7:00pm
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Parents of 4th & 5th grade students,
Students in fourth and fifth grade will be taking part in comprehensive sexual health education lessons beginning March 17.
Families may review materials on the Puberty: The Wonder Years website, which includes the following information for grades 4 and 5:
Parents and guardians may remove their children from these lessons with a written request. (RCW 28A.300.475). Families who wish to opt their children out of these lessons must turn in an opt-out form before the first day of lessons. Opt-out forms are available in the school office. Students who opt-out of the lessons will go to our library to complete an alternative activity assigned by their teacher. Please reach out to your student’s classroom teacher if you have any questions.
Curriculum materials are available for families to review at the District Office, 214 W. Laurel Road, Bellingham, WA, during business hours 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. If families are unable to review materials during business hours, please call 360-318-2170 to schedule an appointment.
We appreciate your continued partnership in your student’s learning. If you have any questions please contact your student’s teacher.
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