Sitka School District REACH District Activities

REACH students may participate in Sitka School District activities. Here is a partial list of activities:

Music and PE: Students in grades K-12 may join a PE and/or music class. K aged students may also join SMART. Parents of students in grades K-5 should contact the REACH office if they are interested, and the coordinator will arrange a class time after meeting with the music and PE teacher(s). Students in grades 6-12 should contact the counseling office to set up a class directly with the school.

Assemblies: School assemblies occur throughout the year. In many cases, REACH students are invited to attend. When we learn of an assembly presentation, we will pass that information on to you. Parents should attend assemblies with their child unless otherwise directed.

5th grade Band: All 5th graders are invited to participate in Band. Interest in band should be shared with the REACH coordinator the spring prior to your child’s 5th grade year or early in the fall of the 5th grade year. Your child will be given a series of small placement tests to determine the instrument that would provide your child with the greatest amount of success.

Jazz Band: Blatchley Middle School and Sitka High School both have jazz bands. Students who are excelling in Band may try out for Jazz Band. Try-outs are held in spring. Students should speak with the band teacher by February to indicate their interest in Jazz Band and be in the loop for try-out opportunities. Jazz Band practice usually takes place prior to the school day.

Project Fair: The Project Fair is geared toward students in grades 2-5. This project fair is held in May. Students may display and share their project during a community viewing evening. Projects completed may be anything specific to the child’s interest: art, cooking, quilting, science project, dance, etc.

Geography and Spelling Bees: Geography and Spelling Bees are held by various schools. Students who are interested in participating should voice their interest early in the school year. This information will be passed on to the appropriate organizers and you will be contacted regarding participation dates, etc.

8th Grade Research paper: 8th grade students must complete an 8th grade research project/paper/and speech. This information is shared with those students who are 8th graders.

Harvest of the Mind: Students in grades 2-5 are invited to participate in a variety of mind challenging activities; there are short activities and long term projects. Information regarding participation is shared throughout the school year through the REACH monthly Newsletter. Parent participation is encouraged.

After Public School Programs: (Sponsored by Community Schools) Community Schools offers a variety of after public school programs: Chess Club, Adventure Club, Drama Club, etc. These activities are open to homeschooling students as well as public school students. Contact Community Schools for specific information about after school programs: 747-8672.