Reed Spirit Day: Fun in the Sun
Wednesday, June 4 | PreK Music Performance
Wednesday, June 4 at 8:30am | PreK PTA Afterschool Playdate at Belvedere Park
Monday, June 9 from 3:00-4:00pm |
Kindergarten PTA Afterschool Playdate at Belvedere Park
Tuesday, June 10 from 3:00-4:00pm | Field Day
Wednesday, June 11 at 9:00-11:15am (sign-ups below) | 2nd Grade Farewell
Wednesday, June 11 at 11:15am-11:30ish | 2nd Grade PTA Afterschool Playdate at Bel Aire Elementary School
Wednesday, June 11 from 2:00-3:00pm | 1st Grade PTA Afterschool Playdate at Belvedere Park
Thursday, June 12 from 3:00-4:00pm |
Last Day of School
Friday, June 13 (12:00pm dismissal) |
Dear Reed Families and Caregivers,
The relaxed days of summer may be a few weeks away, but Reed Raccoons continue to stay very busy here at school. In addition to the many field trips I mentioned in our last newsletter (Farmer’s market, Connolly Ranch, Exploratorium, the Tiburon library…), Reed Raccoons are enjoying several schoolwide events. Classes are busy building forts and reading to their stuffies during Lights Out in the Library
(see below). In early June, Reed students will enjoy a visit from the Belvedere/Tiburon Children’s Librarian, Ms. Alicia Bell. Ms. Bell will visit each classroom to share a story and present the Belvedere/Tiburon Library Summer Reading program. Students across the campus also are participating in a schoolwide garden beautification project. Reed Raccoons are painting rocks and adding their personal creation to our school garden. Whether it is year-end classroom activities, special field trips, or a schoolwide project, Reed Raccoons continue to be focused, engaged, and enjoying everyday together!
Warmly,
Mary Niesyn & Staff 2nd Grade Visit to Bel Aire School
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1st Grade trip to the Farmers Market |
Specialist Corner: Library Note from Mrs. Smith
Students wrapped up their library lessons with some poetry fun, using their five senses to explore concrete poetry. Kindergarten explored color, 1st grade wrote about a food or beverage and 2nd grade picked an object. They had lots of fun making art in the space. We're having fun with Forts & Flashlights in the Library during the last library class of the year! 2025 Reed Library Summer Reading Opportunities & Book Lists Galore |
Please return all Reed Library books by Friday, May 30th
. If a book is missing or lost, please send in $20 cash for the replacement fee, rather than replacing the book on your own. Many thanks! |
Schoolwide Rock Painting led by our Reed School Garden Team |
END OF YEAR MEDICATION REMINDERS from our School District Nurse
If your student has medication stored in the school office, please remember to pick up all medication by your student’s last day of attendance, and no later than 12:00pm on the last day of school, Friday, June 13th. Please note that our school sites cannot be responsible for medication left over the summer, and for safety reasons medication may not be sent home with your child.
Reminder for the 2025-26 School Year:
If your student will require medication next school year, we are required to have a new Authorization to Administer Medication
form on file in the office each school year. You should contact your medical provider over the summer to request their assistance completing the authorization form for all of your child’s medication. The form must be signed and stamped by your doctor and one parent. Be sure to follow our Medication at School Policy
before bringing medication to the office by the first day of school, Thursday August 21, 2025. Wishing you and your families a wonderful summer! -- Nurse Mankin |
Bus Passes on Sale
Since 2016, the Yellow Bus Challenge has provided essential school bus service to Reed Union School District (RUSD) students—helping to ease traffic across the Tiburon Peninsula. What began as a small initiative has become a major success, with nearly half of all RUSD students now riding the bus. As we approach our ten-year anniversary, we’re excited to share several updates for the upcoming school year:
- Introducing the TPTA. You knew us as the Yellow Bus Challenge. Now we're the Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance (TPTA)—same team, same mission, more programs!
- New Website! Visit www.tiburontraffic.org to learn more about the TPTA, explore bus routes, and purchase passes.
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New Contact Information. Please direct all school bus questions to our new email address: info@tiburontraffic.org.
- Afterschool Route Pilot.
We’re launching a limited-stop aftercare bus route for students participating in afterschool programs at the Ranch (Reed and Bel Aire campuses) next school year. This pilot aims to ease late-afternoon traffic and save families the drive during peak congestion hours. Please look for details coming soon.
We’re looking forward to another great year on board! Questions? Reach out anytime at
info@tiburontraffic.org |
2025-26 Enrollment
Please email reed@reedschools.org
if you will be moving out of the area and/or your PreK, Kindergartener, or 1st grade student will NOT be returning to Reed School in the fall. This information is critical as we plan for staffing, so thank you for letting us know as soon as possible. |
June 11: Field Day Reed Field Day will be Wednesday, June 11th from 8:30-11:00am!
This end-of-year tradition is always a student favorite – Mr. Kaiser and the PTA team appreciate your help to make this year’s the best one yet! Thank you to all who volunteered to run a station! Please review the details of your station on the Sign-Up Genius
. Sign-ups are limited to one per household, and please ensure you can attend for the entirety of the shift. Only registered volunteers will be allowed on campus during their shifts to keep the campus secure and organized.
Second grade parents are encouraged to stay a few minutes after Field Day to watch a special 2nd Grade Farewell song!
June 9: Pre-K PTA After School Playdate
Please join us at Belvedere Park to celebrate Reed’s PreK Class on Monday, June 9th at 3:00pm
. Feel free to bring nut-free snacks and games to share. Siblings are welcome! Please ensure there is at least one adult responsible for each child. This is not a drop off playdate. Hope to see you there! Please contact your Pre-K coordinator, Kelly McCoy (kmmccoy923@gmail.com
), with any questions.
June 10: Kindergarten PTA After School Playdate
Please join us at Belvedere Park to celebrate Reed’s Kindergarten Class on Tuesday, June 10th at 3:00pm. Feel free to bring nut-free snacks and games to share. Siblings are welcome! Please ensure there is at least one adult responsible for each child. This is not a drop off playdate. Hope to see you there! Please contact your Kindergarten coordinator, Dana McRay (danacriley@gmail.com), with any questions.
June 11: 2nd Grade PTA After School Playdate
Your 2nd Grade room parents & PTA would like to invite you to the Bel Aire campus for a 2nd Grade after school play date. It will take place at the Bel Aire playground. Please join us to celebrate this next chapter before we head into summer!
Event: 2nd Grade After School Playdate
Location:
Bel Aire Playground, 277 Karen Way
Date: Wednesday, June 11
Time: 2:00pm An optional parent-led bike train is meeting near the dog park across from Reed School at 1:40pm. Every child must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Please plan to pick up your child on the blacktop after school. Be certain to let the teacher, The Ranch, and the office know if your child will not be attending regularly scheduled Ranch classes or riding the bus that day. As always, the Reed Staff needs to be sure all children are accounted for before they exit the campus.
Please contact your 2nd grade coordinator, Julie Stewart (julie.ohara@gmail.com
), with any questions.
June 12: 1st Grade PTA After School Playdate
Please join us at Belvedere Park to celebrate Reed’s First Grade Class on Thursday, June 12th at 3:00pm. Feel free to bring nut-free snacks and games to share. Siblings are welcome! Please ensure there is at least one adult responsible for each child. This is not a drop off playdate. Hope to see you there! Please contact your 1st grade coordinator, Suzanne Davenport (suzannebpayne@gmail.com), with any questions. 2024-2025 Yearbooks Last Call to order your yearbooks!
To confirm whether you have already purchased a 2024-2025 Reed Elementary yearbook, please search your email for the following keywords (with no quotation marks): SchoolPay E-Receipt Reed Yearbooks 2024-25 |
Lost & Found
If you are missing a favorite jacket, sweatshirt or water bottle, please check the lost and found today or contact Alina Zyakun (alinazyakun.tca@gmail.com) before these items are donated at the end of the school year. |
PTYay A big PTYay for Sarah Newell and Irina Boguk for their incredible work as our School Lunch Co-Chairs.
Thanks to their organization, dedication, and behind-the-scenes efforts, lunch is served smoothly and reliably each day at Reed. From coordinating volunteers to managing logistics, Sarah and Irina ensure Reed students are fed, rain or shine! We are so grateful for everything you do to support Reed. Thank you both for the time, energy, and care you pour into the Reed community — we truly appreciate you! |
End-of-Year Teacher & Staff Gift Fund Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the school year comes to a close, let’s take a moment to celebrate the heart and soul of our school community—the incredible teachers and staff who inspire, support, and care for our children every single day.
From our 155 dedicated teachers, specialists, and classroom aides to our principals, custodians, and administrators—each one plays a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
Their tireless work and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on our kids’ lives.
Now it’s our turn to show them just how much they mean to us. We’re excited to launch the End-of-Year Teacher & Staff Gift Fund—a meaningful way for families to say “thank you” to every staff member.
Your donation, big or small, will be equally shared among all staff
—a collective gesture of gratitude for their incredible work this year.
Contribute today and help us make this end-of-year celebration unforgettable for our amazing team!
All contributions are completely voluntary—but deeply appreciated.
Thank you for being such an important part of our school community. Together, let’s finish the year with gratitude and joy.
With appreciation,
RUSD PTA Executive Board |
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
| | 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. |
Mary Niesyn, Principal Reed Elementary School |
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