W E L C O M E E V E R Y O N E !
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Applications for the initial 2020-2021 Portland Public Schools PRE-K Lottery are accepted from January 2 through January 17, 2020.
English and translated applications are available on the PPS "Enrollment Page".
Scroll down to "Teacher Leader Notes" for more Pre-K application and Kg enrollment information . . .
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The public is invited to forums this fall to learn and to share their vision on upcoming school construction projects at Longfellow, Reiche and Prescumpscot Schools. For more information please click here.
Thank you to all who attended the Reiche Community Forum on November 6, 2019!
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Reiche School is proud to partner with
LearningWorks Aim High!
The Learning Works Aim High program hosts a team of AmeriCorps Members who serve as tutors and mentors in classrooms and extracurricular programs. The Aim High team is comprised of adults of all ages, backgrounds, and experiences so, whether you are a parent, a grandparent, or simply a caring community member, you can make a huge difference in the lives of Reiche students by joining.
The Americorps Members of the Learning Works Aim High team
earn an education award and/or modest living allowance.
Would you like to support Reiche School by joining the Learning Works Aim High team? For information and to apply, visit the LearningWorks website or call (207) 775-0105.
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T e a c h e r L e a d e r N o t e s
2020-2021 Pre-K Lottery Application & Kindergarten Registration
2020-2021 Pre-Kindergarten
APPLICATIONS FOR THE INITIAL 2020-2021 PRE-K LOTTERY ARE ACCEPTED FROM JANUARY 2 THROUGH JANUARY 17, 2020!
If you live in Portland and your child will be 4 years old by October 15, 2020, he or she is eligible for the Portland Public Schools Pre-Kindergarten program in the 2020-2021 school year.
To complete an online English or translated 2020-2021 Pre-K lottery application form please visit the Portland Public Schools "School Enrollment" page.
Our school secretary is happy to assist with completing the application on the Reiche School Kiosk.
The initial lottery for the 2020-2021 Pre-K program will take place after January 17, 2020. You will be notified if your child has been accepted into the program and will receive enrollment instructions at that time.
2020-2021 Kindergarten
To be eligible for Kindergarten your child must be 5 years old by October 15, 2020. Kindergarten registration is done online via the "School Enrollment" webpage of the Portland Public Schools website or on the online Registration Kiosk in your neighborhood elementary school.*
To complete both Pre-K and Kindergarten registration processes the following documents need to be presented to the school:
original proof of birth, the child's immunization record, and proof of residency.
*For detailed information about enrolling your child in the Portland Public Schools and to locate your neighborhood elementary school please visit the PPS home page @ www.portlandschools.org, select "School Enrollment" under "Families".
If you speak a language other than English and would like assistance with your online registration you may call the PPS Multilingual Center to make an appointment (874-8135).
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F o r R e i c h e P a r e n t s
Coming Soon: The Reiche Family Handbook with updated and important Reiche School and Portland District information for the families of Reiche students.
Click here or select the link under the "For Parents" tab above to access this important Reiche family guide.
Note: We have moved of our beginning-of-the-year paperwork online.
Please use your Portland Public Schools Infinite Campus Parent Portal account to view your child’s paperwork and update the information.
You will find links to the Parent Portal and (multilingual)
user instructions under the FOR PARENTS tab above.
Please reach out to any of the Lead Teachers if you need a parent portal or have questions.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Bobinsky, Mr. Hummell and Mrs. Serio
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R e i c h e F a m i l y N e w s
It's here . . . the online edition of the "Reiche School News" family newsletter bringing you school news, tips and important family information. Click on 1.22.2020 for our latest issue.
For information about newsletter translations please click here.
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R e i c h e P a r e n t O r g a n i z a t i o n
Email: reichepto@gmail.com
Reiche PTO Community Facebook Page
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21st Century Community Learning Center
If you have questions about the Reiche program, please contact Toni Newsome (phone: 207-615-5312 or email tnewsome@learningworks.me).
We invite you to visit the Learning Works Maine webpage or to connect with the Learning Works Portland Facebook page for a glimpse of the invaluable academic and social opportunities LearningWorks offers students of all ages.
Special events and fieldtrips planned for Reiche participants and their families will be posted on the Reiche web page "Learning Works" calendar .
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The Reiche "Walking School Bus" is a great way to get Reiche's 4th & 5th graders, who no longer qualify for bussing, to school . . . safely, on time and with adult support! Adults leave Reiche School at 7:50 a.m. each morning.
Won't you join us!
For all "Walking School Bus" inquiries please email Susan Wiggin at wiggis@portlandschools.org or give her a call at 207-874-8175.
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The 2015-2016 No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) Report Card for the Howard C. Reiche Community School has been released. Before reviewing the Report Card we encourage you to read our family announcement letter which provides insight into its meaning and purpose. The Reiche Report Card is available under the "About Us" tab above or via this link.