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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Dear RUSD,

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all parents/guardians who are shuffling schedules and taking the time to attend parent-teacher conferences. Your active participation in your child's education is invaluable. By sharing insights and collaborating with us, we can create a stronger partnership that directly benefits your child's academic and social-emotional growth. We look forward to continuing this important collaboration throughout the school year. Thank you!

• YouthTruth Survey is Open - Please follow this link to complete the survey. Please complete one survey per child. Thank you!
• Public Service Announcement on The Hidden Danger of Marijuana Edibles - Recently, there was an incident involving a student who ingested a tin of marijuana gummies found on the ground. Fortunately, after time in the hospital, the student recovered. However, this unfortunate event highlights the dangers of marijuana for children. Appealing packaging can easily lure youngsters. Should you have these in your home, please keep marijuana edibles out of reach and sight and store them securely. Everyone, please educate your children, and talk openly in an age-appropriate manner about the risks. Thank you for the partnership!
• Covid Tests - The California Department of Public Health has provided RUSD with Covid-19 tests. Sites will be sending them home with your children next week. We hope these help you and your families with having a safe and joyous Thanksgiving break.
• Upcoming Parent Ed Event - Navigating All This Tech in our Kids' Lives, as a Community! Wednesday, November 13, 6:15-7:30 PM. Registration required to get the webinar link. 

Best regards,

Dr. Kimberly McGrath
Superintendent
Reed Union School District
"We are even stronger together!"

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The Board of Trustees reviewed the following items at the RUSD Board Meeting on November 12: 

1. Administrative Update – Reed Elementary Principal Dr. Mary Niesyn reported on the integration of Spanish language instruction at the school, including instruction into each classroom and Builder’s Studio as well as integration into community time, Second grade clubs, and snack time conversations.
2. Board of Trustees Update – The Board of Trustees reported on their recent activities including, attending the county JLAC meeting, the Ranch Board meeting, the Foundation board meeting, the Food Services committee, parent education seminars on children’s use of devices and disability advocacy, the book fair, Fall Festival, competitions by District sports teams and the robotics team, a review of results from another district’s summer school program run in partnership with a local non-profit, and a seminar on AI. Board members also gave thanks to district teachers, staff, families, and students and, in particular, for the service of retiring Trustee Jacqueline Jaffee. Trustee Jaffe also gave thanks for her time on the Board and for the district’s robust support of Adopt-a-Family,
3. Superintendent Update – District Superintendent Dr. Kimberly McGrath provided updates on the recent District-wide earthquake drill, the Wellness and Food Services Committee meetings, the launch of a new website, and the YouthTruth Survey.
4. Reserve Policy Update – Mr. Jeffrey Small from Capitol Public Finance Group presented additional information which the Board discussed as it considers a potential new Reserve Policy for the District.
5. Curriculum Development – Coordinator of Educational Services, Ms. Nicole Trickett, presented an annual update on current curriculum and future curriculum plans in the District.
6. Review of Fall-to-Fall MAP Growth Test Results and the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) State Test Results – Ms. Trickett reported on District MAP test results from Fall 2023 and Fall 2024, including analysis and planned actions. She also reported on the state's CAASPP Test Results for the 2023-2024 School Year and provided a summary of the action steps being taken at a district and site level.
7. Presentation of the Initial Interests of the Reed District Teachers' Association (RDTA) for negotiation – The Board received the RDTA’s initial interests for negotiation with the District.

The next regular Board meeting is scheduled for Monday December 16, 2024, and it will be the annual organizational meeting.

A big PTYay to our Reed PTA VP Communications, Dana McRay. This is Dana’s second year as Reed PTA VP Communications and we are so lucky to have her! Dana plays an important role in drafting communication for all Reed parents and caretakers through writing the Reed Room Parent email content in addition to the Reed Newsflash content. Thanks to generous parents like Dana and all our PTA volunteers, the RUSD PTA can continue its mission to enrich the lives of our children and the school community.

Don't Miss Del Mar's Broadway Bound!

Rehearsals are in full swing for "Broadway Bound: A Musical Theatre Revue" presented by the Del Mar PTA, directed by Ms. Derby and starring nearly 30 of our very talented Del Mar students. 

The performance is scheduled for Thursday, November 14, at 6:30p.

You won't want to miss this show highlighting scenes from beloved musicals, including Grease, Les Miserables, Six, Mamma Mia, Dear Evan Hansen and Hairspray Jr.! Purchase tickets here.

We are also looking for a few parent/guardian volunteers to help before and on the day of the performance. Please sign up here.

See you on Broadway!

RUSD Mission & Vision: Each student will be challenged and inspired to reach their fullest intellectual, social-emotional and creative potential to positively impact the world.