REA3D

The Rails Endowment for Academic, Art and Athletic Development (REA3D) is the Proctor Area Educational Foundation.

REA3D was established to serve learners of all ages within Proctor School District communities. Dedicated to the support of life-long learning within the Proctor School District communities.

06/01/2026

JUNE’S PICK FOR REA3D BOOK CLUB! 📚

Reading is one of the best ways to pursue lifelong learning. That’s why we’re taking a moment at the beginning of each month to spotlight a book recommended by a community member in the Proctor School District. You can check out all book club selections to date at https://rea3d.org/bookclub/

This month’s book recommendation comes from Christy Strohm. She recommends "Theo of Golden" by Allen Levi. Christy says, “This book quickly became one of my favorites. I loved it so much that as I got close to the end, I actually slowed down just to stay in the story a little longer. I even went back a couple of chapters because I wasn’t ready to let the storyline go.” She shares, “'Theo of Golden' is about a quiet mysterious stranger who arrives in a small town and begins a simple act of anonymous kindness. What unfolds is a beautiful ripple effect of connection, healing, and reflection on what it means to really see one another. It kinda made me think about towns like Proctor where people cross paths every day but we oftentimes don't know each other’s stories. If you’re looking for a meaningful read (or if you prefer to listen- the narration is excellent), I highly recommend 'Theo of Golden'.”

Have you read “Theo of Golden”? You’re invited to share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

Who will select next month’s book recommendation? What will they pick?? Stay tuned!

05/18/2026

What's new with REA3D? A LOT! 🥳

Catch up with the latest in REA3D's Spring Newsletter, hitting mailboxes this week! A digital version is also available alongside previous editions at https://rea3d.org/newsletter/

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05/05/2026

April showers bring May flowers! And we're giving our "May flowers" to this month's sponsor of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: Irving Community Club! 🪻🌸🌷💐

With their support, 188 children across the Proctor School District will receive books in their mailboxes during the month of May.

Want to become a month sponsor? Make a $400 contribution to our local "Proctor School District" affiliate today at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=MNPROCTOR

05/02/2026

MAY’S PICK FOR REA3D BOOK CLUB! 📚

Reading is one of the best ways to pursue lifelong learning. That’s why we’re taking a moment at the beginning of each month to spotlight a book recommended by a community member in the Proctor School District. You can check out all book club selections to date at https://rea3d.org/bookclub/

This month’s book recommendation comes from Sherm Carlson. He recommends "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown. Sherm says, “I had a hard time choosing just one recommendation! But this is a great non-fiction book that reads like a fictional novel. It centers on a rowing team during the 1930s Depression.”

Have you read “The Boys in the Boat”? Maybe you saw the movie adaptation? You’re invited to share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

Who will select next month’s book recommendation? What will they pick?? Stay tuned!

04/08/2026

It takes both organizations AND individuals to keep Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in the Proctor School District. That's why we're so thankful for this month's sponsor of the Imagination Library: Lynn Dart-Nelson. With Lynn's support, 188 children across the Proctor School District will receive books in their mailboxes during the month of April. 👧📚📪💚

Want to become a month sponsor too? Make a $400 contribution to our local "Proctor School District" affiliate today at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=MNPROCTOR

04/01/2026

APRIL’S PICK FOR REA3D BOOK CLUB! 📚

Reading is one of the best ways to pursue lifelong learning. That’s why we’re taking a moment at the beginning of each month to spotlight a book recommended by a community member in the Proctor School District. You can check out all book club selections to date at https://rea3d.org/bookclub/

This month’s book recommendation comes from Jim Schwarzbauer. He recommends "The Codebreaker's Daughter" by Amy Lynn Green. Jim says, “The Codebreaker’s Daughter is a spy story about the women who worked behind the scenes to support the US during World War I and World War II. It offers a poignant look at mothers and daughters through their conflicts, communication, commonalities, and differences. Proctor also had many ‘unsung’ female railroad workers during WWII, and this book is a good read to connect back to their ‘role’.”

Have you read “The Codebreaker’s Daughter”? You’re invited to share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

Who will select next month’s book recommendation? What will they pick?? Stay tuned!

03/11/2026

We were SO excited to purchase a collection of Vox Books (combination print and audio books) for our elementary school learners this past fall! 📖🎧✨

These books provide students developing their reading skills with the ability to listen and read along with the story independently. What books are being purchased for classrooms? Popular titles like "The Good Egg", "Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs", and "Once Upon A Book". Happy reading!!

03/05/2026

We are SO grateful for consistent support from this month's sponsor of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: City of Proctor, Minnesota! With their support, 190 children across the Proctor School District will receive books in their mailboxes during the month of March. 🦁🍀🪺🐑

Want to become a month sponsor? Make a $400 contribution to our local "Proctor School District" affiliate today at https://donate.imaginationlibrary.com/?country=US&affid=MNPROCTOR

03/03/2026

Proctor Drama presents Annie the Musical!🎶🪣☀️👠🐕✨
Dates and times are listed below. Tickets are available either in the high school office prior to the show or at the door.

03/02/2026

MARCH’S PICK FOR REA3D BOOK CLUB! 📚

Reading is one of the best ways to pursue lifelong learning. That’s why we’re taking a moment at the beginning of each month to spotlight a book recommended by a community member in the Proctor School District. You can check out all book club selections to date at https://rea3d.org/bookclub/

This month’s book recommendation comes from Jenn McDonald. She recommends "The Small and the Mighty" by Sharon McMahon. Jenn says, “Sharon is an author who grew up and lives in Duluth, and is ‘America’s Government Teacher’. I’m also selfishly going to put a plug in for everybody to follow her on all the social media platforms because she sits front, center and on top of the media bias chart for delivering solid, accurate and unbiased news.”

Have you read “The Small and the Mighty”? You’re invited to share your thoughts in the comments below! ⬇️

Who will select next month’s book recommendation? What will they pick?? Stay tuned!

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