Dear RUSD Community,

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful and relaxing Thanksgiving break. It's great to be back and recharged to take on the final stretch of the year together before Winter break.

Survey for Interest in Weekend and/or Summer School / Enrichment Experiences
RUSD does not currently offer a robust summer school or summer enrichment program. Recently, we've heard some curiosity around whether or not the parent community has an interest in this type of program. We've also heard a curious question around the community's possible interest in "Saturday School". There is no guarantee of the development of these programs. We just wanted to begin by measuring parent interest. There are just 5 questions, so please let us know your thoughts. Here is the link.

New Food Service Provider in January
Unfortunately, I am writing to inform you about an upcoming change to our school food service operations. We recently received notification that our current food service vendor, Dee’s Organics, has made the difficult decision to step away from public school food service contracts, effective the end of December. We want to be clear that this vendor will continue to provide uninterrupted meal service through December. While we are disappointed by this shift, we want to recognize the partnership for this school year.

We are pleased to announce that the District has moved swiftly to secure a partnership with a new, large, and highly proven food service vendor, Revolution Foods. This new contract will officially begin in January 2026.

Food service will remain uninterrupted for all our students. Our new partner brings extensive experience in school nutrition, regulatory compliance, and menu innovation, ensuring that our students receive the compliant meals they deserve every day.

We look forward with great optimism to this new, stable chapter in our meal program, focusing on providing a consistent experience for all students across our district for this school year.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we make this necessary transition. We will be in touch if we are looking for further collaboration in designing our longer-term food service program.

Volunteers are Now Mandated Reporters
Due to a recent new law, all volunteers are now designated as mandated reporters. To ensure you have the necessary information, we have created a streamlined system. You are required to review the Mandated Reporter document once per school year if you plan to volunteer. Please follow this link to complete the acknowledgment form before you arrive, or you may use an iPad provided at any of the school sites.

Exciting Afterschool Transportation News for RUSD Families!
The Tiburon Peninsula Traffic Alliance (TPTA) is delighted to share that Winter Session passes for our aftercare yellow bus pilot program are on sale now! This program—serving students participating in The Ranch afterschool programs held at Bel Aire and Reed—is designed to make afternoons smoother and safer for everyone. The dedicated express route reduces peak-hour congestion and saves families the hassle of late-afternoon pickups. The bus travels between Bel Aire and Reed and then continues along Tiburon Boulevard and Paradise Drive, ending at Paradise Cay. Passes are sold by season (passes are purchased by day for an entire season), giving families complete flexibility.

✔️ Just Tuesdays?
✔️ Tuesdays and Thursdays?
✔️ Every weekday?
Simply choose the option(s) that matches your schedule.
Please direct any questions to info@tiburontraffic.org.

Community Partner Tiburon Police Department Annual Giving Tree
The annual Giving Tree will be up at the Tiburon Police Station beginning December 1, 2025, decorated with ornaments representing the gift wishes of children from local families who could use a little extra help making this holiday season special. If you'd like to participate, please visit the Tiburon Police Station during business hours (Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) to choose an ornament or make a financial contribution. Gifts must be returned by December 15th. If you would like more information, please call Laurie or Angie at the Station at (415) 789-2801.

Kind regards,

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

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Hosted by the Marin County Office of Education Helping Adolescents Navigate Stress and Life Challenges
The holiday season can heighten stress for adolescents of all ages — from social pressures to academic demands. Dr. Levine will share practical insights to help families reduce anxiety, foster connection, and support their children through emotional challenges during this time of year. December 11, 2025 | 6:30–7:30 PM. Register here.

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Testing, Transitions, and the Road Ahead As students face testing season and end-of-year transitions, Dr. Levine will offer tools to help them manage performance-related stress and approach future planning with confidence and emotional balance. March 10, 2026 | 6:30–7:30 PM. Register here.

Strengthening Partnerships for Students with Disabilities
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