REFA-Reese Elementary Family Association

09/15/2026

Help REFA raise funds for all our FUN activities we have planned this year with our 2026 Calendar Fundraiser! There will be a grand prize drawing in addition to some AMAZING prizes for students that fill their calendar! 🚀

09/13/2026

Our 1st grade team! 🚀

09/12/2026

Help REFA raise funds for all our FUN activities we have planned this year with our 2026 Calendar Fundraiser! There will be a grand prize drawing in addition to some AMAZING prizes for students that fill their calendar! 🚀

If your child did not get one sent home yesterday, keep your eyes out for next week!

09/10/2026

Everyone welcome Courtney Kalkman!!!

Please welcome Courtney Kalkman to Reese Public Schools as a first-grade teacher! 🚀

A proud member of the Reese High School Class of 2022, Courtney returned to Reese for her student teaching and now begins her first year in the classroom. She also coaches the middle school track team and loves showing some of our youngest Rockets just how loved they are.

Welcome home, Courtney! We’re excited to have you on our team! ❤️

09/08/2026

REFA welcomes you to our first meeting of the year, tonight at 6pm in the elementary school library. The doors by the gym should be open.

In addition, we are looking for an additional co-chair position as our previous member is now a member of our elementary school paraprofessional team! If you’re interested join us tonight!!

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*All meetings scheduled below are subject to change*

09/04/2026

Our annual Walk & Roll to School day is set for Wednesday, September 16. We hope to see you all there! Forms will be coming home next week. 🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Thank you to our Reese Fire Rescue again for helping lead our crew to school safely!

09/03/2026

Our Kindergarten Teachers 🚀

08/31/2026

Please join us in welcoming Samantha Merrihew to Reese Public Schools!

Ms. Merrihew joins Reese Elementary as a kindergarten teacher and brings four years of teaching experience to our district. She is passionate about creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom where our youngest Rockets can learn, grow, and build a strong foundation for future success.

Welcome to the Rocket family, Ms. Merrihew! 🚀

08/31/2026

Popcorn! 🍿

We are looking for volunteers to help pop popcorn! We accept all volunteers and do not require previous experience. Fill out your school volunteer form to join us and use the Sign Up Genius link below to secure your spot! 🚀

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CAAA82EA3FB6-65379290-refa

08/29/2026

Popcorn days are back! Your child should have received a popcorn form this week, we have a one time payment of $8 for grades K-5. GSRP will get to participate in 2 popcorn days this year and those will be $1 each day. 🍿

If you wish to join us in “popping” please use the Sign-Up Genius below! Absolutely no experience is needed!

https://m.signupgenius.com/ #!/showSignUp/805044CAAA82EA3FB6-65379290-refa?useFullSite=false