The Racine Unified School District is seeking feedback from the community regarding the instructional materials for our Early Learning programs. Please take some time to look at the materials provided by McGraw-Hill, Savvas, Scholastic, and Frog Street and give us your feedback by filling out the RUSD Instructional Materials Feedback Form.
Materials Links: https://tinyurl.com/4rb7tdey
Feedback Form: https://tinyurl.com/27u8vcew
The deadline to submit feedback is Monday, March 16th.
El Distrito Escolar de Racine está buscando la opinión comunitaria sobre los materiales de instrucción para nuestros programas de Educación Temprana. Por favor tome un momento para revisar los materiales proporcionados por las compañías: McGraw-Hill, Savvas, Scholastic, y Frog Street. Después, rellene el formulario Materiales de Instrucción de RUSD para darnos su opinión.
Enlaces para materiales: https://tinyurl.com/4rb7tdey
Formulario de Materiales: https://tinyurl.com/27u8vcew
La fecha límite para dar su opinión es el lunes, 16 de marzo.
Get ready to laugh out loud with us! Join the BEE Center for a fun virtual storytime featuring silly stories that are sure to bring smiles and giggles to the whole family.
🗓 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 7:00 PM
💻 Online – join from your phone, tablet, or computer!
This short, engaging storytime is perfect for families who want to wind down the evening with some laughter and great stories together.
Join us on the Google Meet link below:
🔗 Google Meet: meet.google.com/mif-eaov-kme
We can’t wait to laugh with you! 😄📖
#BEECenter #FamilyEngagement #VirtualStorytime #LearningThroughPlay
Moments like these remind us that when families and schools come together, children thrive. Taking time to create, explore, and learn side-by-side helps children build confidence, strengthen relationships, and see that learning happens everywhere — not just in the classroom.
When families are engaged, children feel supported, valued, and excited about learning. These shared experiences create memories while also building important skills like creativity, focus, and communication.
Thank you to all the families who take the time to participate, encourage, and learn alongside their children. Your involvement makes a powerful difference in their success. ✨
#FamilyEngagement #StrongerTogether #EarlyLearning #LearningThroughPlay
These two grabbed their seats, got comfy and dove right into their books like they owned the place. This is what it is all about-building a love for reading, one page at a time.
This moment reminds us that creating cozy spaces and calm routines truly matter. When children feel safe and settled, they soar.
What a wonderful day of learning, laughter, and community at our Winter Fest! Families are gathered at the BEE Center this morning to enjoy hands-on activities, engaging stories, and creative winter fun.
From interactive literacy stations to imaginative small-world play, our little learners were busy exploring, creating, and connecting. It was heartwarming to see families reading together, building together, and making special memories side by side. ❤️📚
A huge thank you to our amazing staff and volunteers who made this event so special. Your dedication brings our BEE Center community to life!
We are so grateful for the strong partnerships between school and home — together, we are building bright futures for our students. 🌟
#BEECenter #WinterFest #FamilyEngagement #EarlyLearning #StrongerTogether
Time is running out—don’t miss your final chance to fill out the RUSD 2026 Family Survey
This your opportunity to share what’s working and what can be improved.
Complete it now: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡El tiempo se está acabando! No pierda su última oportunidad de completar la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026.
Esta es su oportunidad de compartir lo que está funcionando y lo que se puede mejorar.
Complétela ahora: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
Don’t miss your chance to be heard!
The RUSD 2026 Family Survey is your opportunity to share what’s working—and what can be better.
Complete it today: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡No pierda su oportunidad de ser escuchado!
La Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 es su oportunidad para compartir lo que funciona y lo que puede mejorar.
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
Today is Internet Safety Day. Child sexual exploitation and abuse (CSEA) is a horrific crime that targets some of the most vulnerable people in our communities — children and teens. Resources for education, prevention and intervention of CSEA can be found at https://www.dhs.gov/know2protect
If you know of an incident, you can report it at the bottom of any Know2Protect webpage, by calling 988 for crisis support or 911 for an emergency.
The attached list provides ten steps you can take to prevent CSEA and create a safe digital experience for your child.
Additional information can be found here:
Youth Teams Internet Safety https://aptg.co/Shjgf-
Online Threats https://aptg.co/NSy-5q
Sexually and Financially Motivated Sextortion https://aptg.co/Bk1B95
Please join us for the BEE Center Family Winter Festival on Friday, February 20, from 10:00–11:30 AM!
It will be a fun-filled morning for families with winter-themed activities, connection, and community. 💙
👉 Please RSVP using this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVH0cpAm-qdKLmV1WKtnweStOa6Y7f4bCCQNm96X5iz_m5pQ/viewform?usp=publish-editor
We hope to see you there! ⛄✨
This morning was full of smiles, connection, and full plates as our students shared a special breakfast with the important men in their lives. Each child went home with a brand-new book and a stuffed friend—because literacy and comfort go hand in hand.
Events like All Pro Dads remind us just how powerful father figures are. Their presence, encouragement, and love play a critical role in children’s confidence, growth, and sense of belonging. When fathers show up, children feel seen, valued, and supported.
Thank you to all the dads, grandpas, uncles, and father figures who joined us today. You matter more than you know—and it shows. 💫
#AllProDads #BEEcenter #FamilyEngagement #StrongRelationships #YouBelongHere
Parents and guardians, we want to hear from YOU!
Your feedback in the RUSD 2026 Family Survey helps us build better schools for every student. It only takes a few minutes!
Take the survey: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
¡Padres y tutores, queremos saber SU opinión!
Sus comentarios en la Encuesta Familiar RUSD 2026 nos ayudan a construir mejores escuelas para todos los estudiantes. ¡Solo toma unos minutos!
Rellénela hoy: https://surveys.panoramaed.com/racine/FamilyWinter2026/surveys
This week’s Letter of the Week: J was extra special because it featured our students. When children see their own names, faces, and experiences reflected in learning, engagement skyrockets.
✨ Research (and experience!) tells us that children typically learn the letters in their own name first. By anchoring letter learning to who they are, we’re building confidence, connection, and early literacy skills—all at once.
Belonging isn’t a bonus. It’s the foundation. 📚💫
#YouBelongHere #EarlyLiteracy #LetterOfTheWeek #K3 #StudentCentered #NameLetters #JoyfulLearning
When little hands come together, big learning happens 💛
In this moment, our learners are building more than a tower—they’re building social-emotional skills. Working together means taking turns, listening to each other’s ideas, problem-solving when things get tricky, and celebrating success as a team.
These collaborative experiences help children practice communication, cooperation, patience, and empathy—skills that matter just as much as academics.
Strong towers. Strong friendships. Strong foundations for lifelong learning.
In K4, every reader matters—even the furry ones! 💕
Reading to stuffed animals builds confidence, language skills, and a love of books. With no pressure and lots of encouragement, our young learners practice turning pages, telling stories, and using their voices.
Today’s lesson: stuffed friends make the best listeners. 💫
#K4Reads #EarlyLiteracy #JoyfulLearning #BuildingConfidentReaders
Check out the latest updates, events and opportunities from RUSD in Inside Unified, the district's newsletter: https://conta.cc/4jRnl4n
Our young learners have been busy strengthening the foundations of reading and writing! Through hands-on letter writing and exploration, children are practicing letter recognition, experimenting with forming letters, and building important fine motor skills.
Activities like tracing, drawing, cutting, and manipulating materials help develop the hand strength and coordination needed for future writing—while keeping learning joyful and developmentally appropriate. We love seeing students engage with letters in meaningful, playful ways as they grow into confident communicators!
