This Month at the Refugee Center and Community School
Community School Fast Facts:
Q: What are the core values of the Reynolds Community School?
A: Empowerment: We facilitate access to critical resources. We grow community leaders.
Collaboration: We build relationships to strengthen our community.
Equity: We meet individual needs with individual services.
Community Impact: We achieve results that matter.
Q: What are the top 3 Strategic Priorities at Reynolds Community School?
A: #1 Communication
#2 Community Partnerships
#3 Parental Engagement
Upcoming Events:
International Dinner: Thursday, May 23rd, 6:00- 8:00 PM
Please join us for an international dinner in the Reynolds Gym. Families are encouraged to bring a large family-sized dish (to serve 8-10 people) from their culture, or their favorite dish, to share with others. The evening’s entertainment will include henna, dancing, cultural activities and a scavenger hunt with prizes!
We need your help! Know a restaurant or business that would like to donate food or prizes?
Contact Cate Gorham at catherine_gorham@iu13.org
Stuff Your Face-Tival!: Sunday, May 5th 2019, 12:00 – 3:00 PM
Support Reynolds Middle School! Come celebrate the diversity of stuffed pastries in Lancaster—from empanadas to calzones, samosas to sambusas! Local restaurants & vendors will offer samples of their fare and compete for festival honors.
Thank you!
Thank you to all the parents who attended our first “Coffee with the Principal” Event! And a special thank you to Wegmans Food Market for making this event possible through your donation of coffee and breakfast!
Volunteer Opportunities:
We need volunteers to help with Power Packs distribution. Distribution is on Thursday afternoons from 2:00 PM- 3:15PM.
Hygiene Program
Loice Byler, Refugee Center Cultural Navigator, facilitates hygiene workshops for students and families. During these workshops, she gives supplies such as new bath towels, deodorant, bath soap, washcloths, and new underwear for students.
If you would like to donate any items or volunteer for Power Packs, please contact Beth Boll at Beth_Boll@iu13.org.
Shelby Miller, Community Education Newsletter Editor
