IRE Families,
We are excited to welcome the first week of March! As we head into a new month, it’s a great time to reflect on the growth we’re seeing across our classrooms and to continue building strong momentum together. Spring is just around the corner, and our students are working hard every day.
This is also the final week to complete the Center for Educational Excellence (CEE) Survey. Your feedback matters deeply to us. The survey helps us understand what we are doing well and where we can grow as a school community. We use this information to make immediate adjustments and to plan thoughtfully for the 2026–2027 school year. If you have not yet taken a few minutes to complete it, we strongly encourage you to do so.
A reminder that there is no school this Friday. Our staff will be participating in professional development focused on increasing student language production by aligning on how we intentionally build vocabulary across grade levels and content areas. Strengthening students’ vocabulary directly supports reading comprehension, writing, and overall academic success.
Lastly, we have some amazing events that the PTA is putting on shortly that helps to build community, as well as the ALL GRADES talent show. Check them out below!
Thank you for being such an important part of our Irene Reither community.
Best,
Tyler Dockins, Principal
Nate Beede, Assistant Principal
Rebecca Kratzig, Dean of Instruction
Family Survey – Complete today!
We are always working to strengthen our schools and ensure every student thrives. Your input helps guide that work! Please share your thoughts on school communication, learning expectations, and your experiences with our teachers and administrators. Please take a few minutes to complete our annual survey by March 6.
Spring Picture Days
Our Spring Picture Days will be on
Wednesday, March 4 and Thursday, March 5.
No School – March 6th
There will be no school for students on Friday, March 6th. This will be a learning improvement day for staff.
From the PTA
Snuggle Up and Read is Thursday, March 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. On Thursday, March 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. join us at IRE for this annual event. Put on your PJs and bring the whole family to Snuggle Up and Read! Doors open at 6 p.m., with stories beginning at 6:15 p.m. Each room will feature a community member reading aloud to kids and families. You will get to rotate stations and choose up to four different stories to hear. At 7:15 p.m., students will be able to choose a free book to bring home. This event is sponsored by the Meridian PTA.
The Reptile Lady is Wednesday, March 11. All IRE students attend during the school day. Free evening show for families is from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Building B Gym.