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) (The Ranch & BTCCC closed) |
Dear Reed Families and Caregivers, With summer holiday only days away, may I extend my most sincere and heartfelt thank you to every member of our Reed School community for your individual and collective efforts toward making this year such a
success
. As I step away from my position as Reed principal into the unchartered waters of retirement, I carry with me 21 years of amazing memories of Reed School! I wish everyone a safe, fun, and restorative summer holiday. While I won’t be here in the fall, I know our entire team along with Reed School’s new principal, Mrs. Aubrey O’Connor, is looking forward to welcoming our new and returning Reed Raccoons in the fall. We wish our rising 3rd graders much success and happiness at Bel Aire or wherever next year may find you!
Warmly,
Mary Niesyn & Staff
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Field Day Fun
What fun we had today! A big shoutout to Mr. Kaiser and the many parent and community volunteers for making Field Day such a success. It was an activity-filled morning of games. Students rotated through 18 different stations including Sponge Bucket Relay, Scooter Board Soccer, Foot Stompers, Corn Hole, and more. Be sure to ask your child about this memorable day! |
2nd Grade Farewell
At the close of Field Day, our entire Reed School Community gathered to share a fond farewell to our AMAZING 2nd grade students. We could not be more proud of our 2nd graders and we know they will thrive in 3rd grade. |
PreK Music Performance
It was so wonderful to see so many parents, grandparents, and caregivers at the PreK Music Performance; what a special morning it was! Thank you to Ms. Balfe, our Foundation (FRS) supported music teacher, along with the entire PreK team for creating such a special experience for students and families. |
Last Day of School - June 13 Minimum Day (12:00pm dismissal)
The last day of school ends at 12:00pm. Students will not be eating lunch at school. Lunch will be available to-go for all grades (PreK-2nd). Please be certain to send your child with a healthy snack. Buses will be running on the last day; please make a note of the earlier drop-off times. Click here
and then pick your PM Route to find the time in the far right column called "Time (conference)". |
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 |
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. |
A Warm Welcome to Reed's New Principal Aubrey O'Connor |
LAST DAY to contribute to the Teacher & Staff End-of-Year Gift Fund
It's a busy time, but let's not forget to thank our amazing teachers and staff. As an annual tradition, the PTA is once again organizing a collective End-of-Year Gift Fund for the 155 teachers, aides, specialists, custodians, administrators, and other staff members across RUSD.
**TODAY is the last day to contribute** CONTRIBUTE HERE A Huge Thank You to This Year’s Incredible Reed PTA Slate! What an extraordinary year it has been—all thanks to your dedication and commitment to Reed’s school community.
From unforgettable events like Towntastic, Book Fair, and
Field Day to meaningful #reedkindness projects including the Halloween Costume Drive, SF-Marin Food Drive, Adopt-a-Family Holiday Drive, Aegis Valentine’s Project, Warm Coat Drive, and Book Exchange Book Drive—your efforts have made a real impact.
A big shoutout to our amazing volunteers who help make Reed such a special place! Thank you to the Carline Chair
for keeping our mornings running smoothly and to the Staff Appreciation Team for making our teachers, staff, specialists, and aides feel truly seen and celebrated. We’re also grateful to the Lost & Found Coordinator for keeping us organized, the Welcome Wagon Team for warmly welcoming new families, our Library Volunteer Coordinator for arranging opportunities for parents to support our wonderful library, the
Picture Day Coordinators for helping our students look camera-ready and picture-perfect, and the Spirit Wear Team for keeping us fashionable and full of school pride all year long, and our incredible School Lunch Co-Chairs for coordinating volunteers and making sure our students receive lunch each day.
To our
VP Communications, Treasurer, Grade-Level Coordinators, Room Parents, Yearbook Coordinators, Carline Coordinators, and Classroom Celebration Coordinators —thank you for your behind-the-scenes magic that keeps everything moving. And a special thanks to the Yearbook Team for beautifully capturing all the memories that made this year so special.
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank-you to all RUSD PTA members
for supporting student enrichment. Your financial contributions brought incredible programs like SF Opera’s Sing-A-Story, PSEADS, and the Lion Dance to Reed this year, creating memorable, enriching experiences for our students.
Because of all of you, it truly was a great one!
Michelle Thomsen
Reed Site Chair
Reed Spiritwear Donations Do you have Reed spiritwear that you no longer need? You can donate your clean, unwanted Reed spiritwear!
Collection bins are located by the front office and front gate at Reed School.
June 11: 2nd Grade PTA After School Playdate - TODAY 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. Bel Aire Spiritwear will be available for purchase at the playdate
so our new Bel Aire Bears can start the year in style! |
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. Volunteer with Reed PTA Next Year Make an impact and get more involved with Reed PTA! We are looking for volunteers to fill Reed PTA roles for the 2025-2026 school year,
including Towntastic Committee, Staff Appreciation Team, Lost & Found, Picture Day, Book Fair, Spiritwear, Welcome Wagon and more! For more information, please contact incoming Reed PTA Site Chair, Dawn Garrison at dawncgarrison@gmail.com 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.
Please also check the lost & found for any items left behind from the PTA playdates at Belvedere Park. |
PTYay
A big PTYay for Reed’s INCREDIBLE Staff Appreciation Team!
A huge thank you to Allison Greason, Cherisse Harden, Diana Schaffner, Irina Boguk, Jennifer Wang, Kristen Mary & Lindsey Powers for your extraordinary dedication and creativity throughout the year.
From monthly Friday breakfasts to the Open House dinner, Back to School Night, the winter holiday potluck, and the thoughtful touches during Staff Appreciation Week—including the amazing offsite outing—you’ve hosted an incredible 18 events this year! Each one has made a lasting impact.
Your tireless effort has not gone unnoticed. Our teachers, staff, specialists, and aides have truly supported and spoiled—thanks to you.
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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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