Touchet School District

Our third graders have worked diligently this year on learning how to compose 3 types of writing.   Narrative stories, informative essays, and opinion pieces.  Here they are practicing the performance task of the Smarter Balanced Assessment from the OSPI portal of interim tests, using anchor charts to help guide and frame their thinking and writing.  Their teacher is super proud of each of them and the progress they have made in writing this year!  Way to go Touchet Third Graders!

Today's middle school softball game has unfortunately been canceled due to scheduling conflicts. We wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone that the best place to find all the latest information and updates about the Touchet School District is right on your phone through our Touchet School District Redhawk App! If you haven't already, please download the app and turn on notifications so you don't miss out on anything happening around Touchet School.

REDHAWK HAPPENINGS MAY DAY EDITION! For this last week in April, and the first week in May, we have a lot taking place in the Touchet School District! Before we can get to the May Day Celebration, we have some important iReady tests to take! So please ensure the students are getting plenty of rest and well prepared with a good breakfast to perform their best! On Friday join us for the 105th Mayday celebration! Our students have been working hard on their performance, and you won't want to miss the FFA BBQ, Plant sale, and Alumni Baseball game!

Checking in with FBLA! Day 3 of workshops and competitions! Tomorrow they will find out how they all did and make the trek back home to share their excitement and experiences!

Congratulations to all of our 6-month Book-It readers! It's amazing to see so many kids reading consistently for half a year. Let's keep up the good work and make reading a part of our summer too!

Our amazing FBLA team has started their competition today and they all look fabulous in their sharp business attire. Yesterday, after arriving in Spokane, they took the time to explore the downtown area, had a delicious meal at Chili's, and then attended the opening session. Today, the competition began with students demonstrating their knowledge of Business Ethics, delivering Elevator Speeches, and reciting the FBLA Mission Pledge! GO REDHAWKS!

WHO WANTS SOME POPCORN? The sophomore class is selling popcorn to raise funds for their class. Who doesn't love some yummy popcorn? If you're interested in buying some, kindly leave a message here, and we'll send a sophomore your way!

GOOD LUCK FBLA TEAM! The Redhawks' FBLA team is embarking on an exciting journey today. They are setting off to participate in the state competition, which is taking place in Spokane. Over the next two days, the team will be competing against students from all corners of the state. The FBLA team has been preparing for this moment for weeks, and they are eager to showcase their skills and knowledge. They have been working diligently to refine their strategies, improve their presentations, and master the material. The team is looking forward to this opportunity to test themselves and learn from their experiences. Let's GO Redhawks!

Weather permitting on Tuesday, May 7th, the 5th-grade students along with the 9th and 10th-grade biology class will be releasing salmon into the Touchet River from 8-10 am. If your child is a part of this field trip, please ensure that you have signed the permission slip and that they wear appropriate attire for being at the river, including long-sleeved shirts, pants, and shoes they don't mind getting muddy.

We are looking for talented and enthusiastic high school students who want to be a Redhawk cheerleader for the upcoming 2024-2025 football and basketball season. If you're interested, please join us in the library this Thursday, April 25th. Mrs. Castillo and Mrs. Morales will provide more details. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to be a part of our team and spread school spirit!

Look what 2nd Grade Music class is up to! They have been working very hard this year and are now ready for third-grade music next year. In the last couple of weeks, several of them have asked for piano music to take home and practice. Last week, we had our first group piano lesson where they learned to play the first part of Jingle Bells. We will continue to work on it this week.

REDHAWK HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK! April 22-27th There's a lot happening this week at Touchet School! Our middle school softball and baseball teams will be playing their first games, and we're also holding senior recognition during the doubleheader vs. Sunnyside Christian in high school baseball on Saturday! Let's show our support for the FBLA students who are headed to Spokane for the state competition on Wednesday. Additionally, WWCC is hosting a "Try a Trade" event on Wednesday, and there will be a tour of SeaTech on Thursday. The school board meeting is also scheduled for Thursday night. Finally, WAHSET is participating in their competition and will be leaving on Thursday. Don't forget that iReady testing is taking place over the next couple of weeks. Let's give our kids the best chance at success by encouraging them, ensuring they eat healthily, and get lots of sleep!

Dear Parents and Guardians, We would like to remind you that the iReady district assessment is scheduled to take place in the next two weeks. This assessment is an important tool that helps our district track student progress and growth. It is crucial that your children get enough rest, eat breakfast, and come prepared for the assessment. The data collected from the assessment is used to plan next year's classes for middle and high school students, to ensure that they are ready and prepared for college-level classes, and to assist with their transition plans. We appreciate your support in ensuring that your children are well-rested and prepared to take the assessment. Your cooperation is vital to the success of this assessment, and we thank you for your help.

🎉🌷🍔 Join us for a sizzlin' good time at the Touchet FFA May Day BBQ! 🍔🌷🎉 🗓️ Date: May 3rd 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 🏞️ Location: Touchet Park Right after the May Day Program, we're firing up the grill for a delicious Tri-tip BBQ meal! Get your taste buds ready for some mouthwatering goodness. 🤤 🎟️ Ticket Info: Pre-sale tickets: $15 Tickets at the door: $20 But that's not all! 🌱🌻 Don't miss out on the Touchet FFA Plant Sale happening simultaneously from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Stock up on beautiful plants to brighten up your garden this spring! Spread the word, gather your friends and family, and let's make this May Day celebration one to remember! See you there! 🎉🍔

This month's Good Behavior kiddos demonstrating the three R's proudly! How can you not love a little ice cream with the principal? -Redhawks are Responsible -Redhawks are Respectful -Redhawks do the Right thing

Third to fifth-grade students from Touchet joined other valley students for the annual Walla Walla Symphony Link Up concert. During the event, they enjoyed listening, singing, and dancing with our local orchestra. This year's concert theme was "The Orchestra Rocks," and our students learned that classical music and rock music are very similar.

Touchet School District wants to inform you of a local road closure on Thursday, April 18th from 6 am to 4 pm, in conjunction with the construction of the new community library. This closure will affect access to the school. Hence, if you have conferences scheduled on that day, please note access to the school must be obtained from Hanson Rd instead of Touchet North.

The 1st Annual Touchet Hackathon is scheduled for Friday, April 19th, starting at 11:30 am. In this hackathon, Touchet students will participate in a Lego Robotics competition where they will design and build a robot in a single day. The Touchet Robotics Team invites kids ranging from 3rd grade to 12th grade to create a First Lego League legal robot with them. Anyone from the Touchet community is welcome to watch and offer help. You can also grab some food while you're at it! No prior experience or commitment is needed to participate. In case you're not interested in building robots, there will be other activities too. Students will be creating their AP Computer Science Principles apps or working on video games in Game Lab or Unity.

Redhawk Happenings this week! It's conference week, and we are excited to share what our students have been working on! Baseball action at home on Tuesday!

Are you an experienced business manager looking for your next challenge? Look no further! The Touchet School District is actively seeking a driven and talented professional to join our team as our new business manager. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for education, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact in the lives of our students and staff. Apply now to take the next step in your career! Please visit www.touchetsd.org/page/employment for more information and to apply!