Touchet School District

Just a friendly reminder that tomorrow is Unity Day and we encourage everyone to wear orange to show unity across the school. This event perfectly aligns with our Kindness Club's mission to create a safe and enjoyable learning environment in Touchet by performing random acts of kindness for others. Speaking of which, have you heard about our Kindness Club? Our school currently has 47 students signed up for it and we are actively working towards making our school a better place by performing random acts of kindness for others. Every Thursday, the Kindness Club meets with Mrs. Tobin during morning recess to determine the acts of kindness to be performed for the week. This week, we are planning to write letters to our custodians and join the PTO in giving them treats to show our appreciation for Custodian Appreciation Week!

Touchet School District is extremely grateful for the unforgettable memories we created during the 2023 Homecoming week. Your unwavering support and participation truly made the event a remarkable success. Please check our Touchet School District Facebook page for a fun Video recap of the entire week of events!

ON DECK THIS WEEK! Redhawk Happenings Oct. 16th-21st

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST! To round out our Homecoming week of festivities! ~Our Lady Redhawks Volleyball team takes on Chesterton Academy @ 3 pm today in the Touchet Gym! ~And of course, the big dance tonight celebrating our homecoming royalty from 7-10 pm! Join us in the multipurpose room for the 2023 Homecoming dance. Don't forget students must arrive before 7:30 pm or they will not be admitted into the dance. And bring your best smiles for lots of great pictures!

TODAY'S THE BIG DAY! ~Homecoming Parade @ 10! ~Community BBQ @ 11:15! ~Homecoming Game @ 1pm! LET'S GO REDHAWKS!

Homecoming Festivities are well underway! ~Today's festivities include middle school football action vs. the Dayton Bulldogs starting at 4:30 p.m., and the high school girls' volleyball taking on the Desales fighting Irish starting at 6 p.m. ~And then tomorrow's the big day starting with our awesome spirit parade at 10 am! Followed by the community BBQ at 11:15 a.m. ~The Redhawk football team will be battling it out against the Dayton Bulldogs with a 1 p.m. kickoff for our homecoming game! Don't miss out on all the fun homecoming activities happening in Touchet this week!

Join us TONIGHT for an exciting Community Bonfire and Pep Rally! Starting at 6 pm behind Mr. Loney's house, come support the freshman class and enjoy hot dogs, chips, and a soda for $4. Followed by an exciting game of buff puff volleyball! And don't miss out on the chance to indulge in delicious Walla Walla roastery coffee, sold by our seniors at the volleyball game tomorrow and the football game on Friday. Your support will make a difference!

SAM - SAFETY ALWAYS MATTERS! Touchet students had a valuable opportunity to learn about fire safety from local firefighters this week. The firefighters visited the school and taught the kids what to do in case of an emergency, including how to navigate through a house in the event of a fire, and how to use a fire extinguisher. The children gained valuable knowledge on how to keep themselves and their families safe and were reminded that SAM - Safety Always Matters!

This week, the Touchet School District has organized some exciting fundraising events! Mark your calendars so you don't miss out on these amazing ways to support our students! Starting with the hot dog feed for only $4, Wednesday night, before the Pep Rally/Bonfire, located behind Mr. Loney's house at 6 pm! We will also be selling Walla Walla Roastery Coffee to support the senior class at both the volleyball and football games, and seniors will be selling tickets to their amazing raffle organized by the TEF foundation where you have a chance to win $2500! And let's not forget about the community BBQ Friday before the big game which also helps support our senior class! Hamburger, soda, and chips with a sweet treat for only $10! Fill your belly so you are ready to cheer on our Touchet Redhawks as they take on Dayton Bulldogs at 1 p.m.

Our 9th and 10th-grade students have been having fun in the lab. During a recent science experiment, they learned about cellular respiration, and how yeast converts glucose into ethanol and carbon dioxide, which then blows up the balloon when it is trapped! What a great way to learn about this important biological process, and fun for the kids to have this hands-on experiment!

REDHAWK HAPPENINGS THIS WEEK! HOCO EDITION!

CAN YOU FEEL IT? The buzz in the air around Touchet...and it's not just our alkali bees! IT'S HOMECOMING WEEK! We can hardly contain our excitement for homecoming week! It's always such a fun time of year, with all the school spirit and festivities. We are looking forward to the parade, the big games, and of course, the dance. There's just something about being surrounded by classmates and friends and cheering on our team that makes us feel so connected to the school community. Here's what this year's homecoming has in store! *Dress-up spirit days for middle and high school students with Elementary showing school spirit on parade/game day Friday in school colors! It's a great week to be a REDHAWK! And don't forget hallway setup decorating tomorrow at 2pm.

IT'S GAME DAY, and this week it is under the lights of the Garfield Palouse stadium, in Palouse Washington! Even if you're not able to make it to the game in person, let's cheer those Redhawks on! GO REDHAWKS!

THANK YOU Touchet Redhawk Coaches! Coaches play a crucial role in shaping the lives of young people. They not only teach them the skills and strategies needed to succeed in their respective sports, but also instill important values such as teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship. By serving as positive role models and mentors, coaches have a lasting impact on the lives of their athletes. It is important to recognize the time commitment coaches make, whether it's in the middle of the season during intense gameplay, or in the off-season helping players grow and develop game strategies. The dedication and hard work our coaches put in does not go unnoticed, and we are grateful for all that they do for us. Thank you for all you do for our Redhawk Athletes! GO REDHAWKS!

Today, third graders began working on their VFW Essay Contest entries .  Our student teacher, Ms. Weger, is leading the unit.  The children learned all about what it means to be a veteran. They brainstormed ideas, listened to a story, and worked collaboratively in teams to get ideas for their writing.  They will continue working on this project a couple days each week throughout October.  Their final drafts are due at the VFW post in Walla Walla on November 1!  Winners will be announced in February.   It’s a great day to be a third grader at Touchet Elementary!!

This Week's Touchet Staff Spotlight is Mr. John Brown! Not only is he our Athletic director, but our head football coach, and in honor of coach's appreciation week, here is a little more about Mr. Brown, and why he enjoys working with our Touchet athletes! How Long have you been at Touchet School? "This is my 4th season coaching football and 2nd year as Athletic Director. I also attended K-12 in Touchet from 1990-2003." What's your favorite part of your job? "I’ve always enjoyed coaching football, especially for Touchet kids. I began coaching in 2003, when I was 18 for the Touchet Longhorns pee wee team. As Athletic Director, I’m excited to see our progress since covid and to be part of rebuilding our sports programs." What kind of hobbies do you enjoy outside of coaching? "I love driving race cars and in demolition derbies. Even though my body isn’t a big fan of them anymore, you can still find me at most of the local derbies and occasionally racing at the asphalt tracks in Hermiston or Tri-Cities. I also enjoy playing Co-Ed softball and watching my kids play sports." What was your favorite sport as a kid? "I loved baseball growing up and played on multiple teams every year. Football was a close 2nd. I was lucky enough to play for legendary coaches like Wayne Dickey and Gary Dorman and be on some great teams in both sports. If there was one sport you could bring to Touchet that we don't have, what would it be and why? "I would love to bring High School softball back and hopefully we will be able to soon. But, besides that, I’ve always enjoyed wrestling. I like the one-on-one competition. It is also great for mental toughness and helps athletes learn how much leverage and technique matter, which can be translated to all other sports. I also enjoy golf and think it teaches some of the same lessons but in a less intense environment." GO REDHAWKS!!!

Touchet School District #300 10/04/2023 Dear Parents and Guardians: We are pleased to announce Touchet school meal program will be supplemented by Meals for Washington Students funds. Meals for Washington Students funds are available to select WA schools participating in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. What does this mean for my student(s) who attend Touchet School? In schools supplemented by Meals for Washington Students funds, all students receive a nutritious breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of family income. Why is Touchet School requesting financial information? The information you provide by returning the free and reduced-price meal application impacts the funding that each school receives from the federal and state government. The Meal Application is used to capture information and ensure the Touchet School receives all of the funding it is entitled to for federal meal programs and state educational programs. How will this information be protected? In keeping with current practices, all applications are confidential and kept in a secure location. What do I need to do? Please complete the application form linked below and email to kroyse@touchetsd.org or return it to Touchet School District. https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/899660/2021FreeandReducedPriceApplication-English.pdf https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/902708/2021Free_ReducedApplication-Spanish.docx.pdf Your assistance in helping us maintain our current funding levels is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please contact Kirsten Royse at 509-394-2352

Our 1st graders at Touchet had an absolute blast during tech class! They dove headfirst into the world of coding with Bee Bots and showcased some amazing skills while creating their own games! 🧩 Sequencing: Our little coders learned how to put commands in the right order to make their Bee Bots move and perform tasks. It's all about setting the stage for future programming success! 🐛 Debugging: Sometimes, things don't go as planned. However, our resilient 1st graders showed incredible problem-solving skills by identifying and fixing errors in their programs. 🤝 Collaboration: Learning together is so much fun! They worked in teams, sharing ideas and lending a helping hand to create amazing Bee Bot games. Teamwork makes the dream work! Want to see these tiny tech geniuses in action? Check out this link to Learn More! https://www.terrapinlogo.com/beebot-ss.html

Coming Up This Week!!! Redhawk Happenings!

Awesome Job this week to all the Touchet Athletes! It's amazing to see how much progress we make each week! We're definitely getting stronger and more capable. We should be proud of what we've accomplished so far, and excited to see what we can achieve next week!