Reed Newsletter • September 27, 2023 

TOWNTASTIC 

Thursday, September 28

5:00-7:00pm

International Walk & Roll to School Day

Wednesday, October 4

PreK Parent Talk with Dr. Van Putten

Wednesday, October 4

8:30-10:00am - Room 17

Reed Spirit Day - Neon Day! 

Wednesday, October 4

Reed School PTA Meeting

Wednesday, October 11

9:00am - Room 17

Run for Reed

Wednesday, October 11 (details below)

Staff Development Day (NO SCHOOL)

Monday, October 16

Kindergarten Parent Talk with Dr. Van Putten

Wednesday, October 18

8:30-10:00am - Room 17

1st Grade Parent Talk with Dr. Van Putten

Wednesday, October 25

8:30-10:00am - Room 17

2nd Grade Parent Talk with Dr. Van Putten

Wednesday, November 1

8:30-10:00am - Room 17

Dear Reed Families & Caregivers,

It was so wonderful to see so many Reed families and caregivers at our Back to School Night. A strong sense of community, enthusiasm, and joy permeated the entire campus. To continue the theme of building community, we hope to see families Thursday night between 5pm-7pm at our annual Reed Towntastic. The evening is a highlight of the year and a great way to meet new families and establish new relationships within our community. 
Hope to see you there!

Mary Niesyn & Staff

Mark Your Calendars: 2023 Reed School Parent Education:

Reed School Play Structures are Open!

TOWNTASTIC

TOWNTASTIC is tomorrow, Thursday, September 28th from 5:00-7:00pm. Join us at Reed School for food, music, and fun alongside a cardboard town created by Reed students (optional). Towntastic is a fun, family-friendly community-building event where all families, caretakers, and siblings are welcome. This year's theme is “A Futuristic Tiburon.” Looking forward to seeing you there! 

REED PTA WALK

Tuesday, October 10th at 8:30 a.m. (after drop off) outside the front gate

Meet fellow Reed parents and get a little exercise. Join us for a 45-60 minute walk and get to know other Reed parents, ask questions about Reed, PTA, Tiburon, etc. New families, returning families - everyone is welcome! (If weather is questionable, email ReedPTA94920@gmail.com or text 917-885-3856 to confirm)

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL

International Walk and Roll to School Day is October 4th. Join millions around the world by walking and biking/rolling to school. There will be a welcome table with treats, incentives, and a raffle for all participants. Join our bike train from Blackie’s Pasture at 7:50am.

BUDDY UP is a contest to get students to walk (park and walk), bike, carpool or ride the bus together. Now through October 31, sign up your group of two or more students from neighboring families to travel to or from school together. Tell us your success story! Habits are more likely to stick when families support each other. There’s safety in numbers and groups are more easily seen by drivers. Best of all, friendships and fun memories are formed! There will be a $50 award for 5 winning groups. Notifications will be sent out in early November.

The PTWAY!
The first month of school is in the books and it is amazing how much the PTA has already accomplished. Thank you to all who have joined and paid your annual dues. We are currently at 42% for parent participation and 95% participation by teachers. I know we can get these parent numbers up. Strong interaction, teamwork, and partnership between families and teachers creates the optimal environment for student success. If you forgot to pay your dues, HERE'S an easy link. Every month, I will highlight what’s been going on at each site and where your PTA dues have been spent. This is your PTA, I want to respect your time and contributions and serve with transparency.

Del Mar - 97 Paid Members

• 6th grade: pizza and popsicle lunch provided by PTA
• 7th + 8th grade: PTA provided drinks, pizza, and popsicles for the new student social
• 6th grade/new family orientation: PTA provided snacks for students and coffee for parents, and PTA volunteers organized the distribution of locks and PE uniforms
• Ongoing: Safe Routes to School parent volunteers and Tiburon Police have been attempting to educate parents of the NEW suggested route for student drop off and pick up 
• Back To School Night: PTA provided dinner from Comforts for all staff 
• Lunch Volunteering: PTA gave 88 hours of lunch service
• Picture Day: PTA volunteers will be on hand to help this Friday

Bel Aire - 121 Paid Members

• Bel Aire Play: Hot off the presses! 2 new play producers were named: Jennifer Feldmen and Anne Ciranni!
• Room Parents: in place
• Picture day success: PTA volunteers were on hand to help
• Lunch Volunteering: PTA gave 88 hours of lunch service
• Back to School Night: PTA provided dinner from Grilly’s for the staff

Reed - 161 Paid Members

• Pre-K / Kindergarten Playdate: on Saturday, August 26th, PTA sponsored a playdate with a huge turn out
• Lunch and car line: PTA volunteers covered both for the first 3 1/2 weeks of school, totaling 110 hours of service
• Room Parents and Class Coordinators: in place
• Volunteer community:  an amazing 140 responses for call for volunteers
• Picture Day: a team of 11 PTA Volunteers helped with playground duty and shuttling students in for their photos
• Coffee & Nibbles: PTA sponsored the monthly breakfast for the staff
• Back to School Night: PTA provided a taco bar dinner for the staff

There are many PTA sponsored events coming up…check your school site’s calendar to join in the fun. There is no right or wrong way to PTA! Let’s keep up the great work. 

Warmly,
Mickey Hubbell 
PTA District President

@rusdpta

Reporting a Reed School Absence 

All students are expected to attend school on a consistent and on-time basis. If your child is going to be tardy, absent, or leave school early for any reason, please be sure to email OR call and notify the office:

reedattendance@reedschools.org

(415) 435-7840  extension #1

Please Provide the Following Information:

• First and last name of your child
• Your relationship to the child
• Teacher's name
• The reason for the absence or tardy

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