REED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARCHIVED NEWSLETTERS

May 22, 2024
Principal & Staff Message • Lights Out in the Library (Week of May 27th) • Specialist Corner: Spanish Note from Señora Mutilva • 2024-25 Enrollment • Bus Pass Sales (begins May 20th at 9 a.m.) • Reed PTA: Field Day (June 12th), 2nd Grade Playdate (June 12th), 1st Grade Playdate (June 13th), Reed Spirit Wear, 2023-24 Yearbooks, Volunteer with Reed PTA Next Year, Walk & Roll: Bike Hero Nominations (until May 31st) • RUSD PTA: End-of-Year Teacher & Staff Gift Fund • Reporting a Reed School Absence

May 8, 2024
Principal & Staff Message • Lights Out in the Library (Week of May 27th) • Specialist Corner: Music Note from Ms. Balfe • Sports Day (May 15th) • Bus Pass Sales (begins May 20th at 9 a.m.) • The Foundation for Reed Schools News: Gala Thank Yous • Reed PTA: Book Donation Drive Thank Yous, Staff Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10), Field Day (June 12th), 1st Grade Playdate, Walk & Roll: Bike Hero Nominations (until May 31st) • RUSD PTA - PTAYay: Wendy Martin & Connie Maddox, Yearbook Orders, New PTA Executive Slate • Reporting a Reed School Absence

April 24, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Color Day • Bel Aire Chorus & Percussion & Reed School Joint Performance • Marin County Superintendent of Schools John Carroll Visit • Specialist Corner: Art Note from Ms. Caldwell • Reed School Pre-K Registration Age-Eligibility Extension for 2024-25 • The Foundation for Reed Schools News: Gala Tickets & Online Auction • Reed PTA: Book Donation Drive (April 22 - 26), Yearbook Ordering, Staff Appreciation Week (May 6 - 10), Walk & Roll (Rainbow Quest) • New Members of the RUSD PTA Executive Slate • Reporting a Reed School Absence

April 3, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Spring Fun • Specialist Corner: PE Note from Mr. Kaiser • Phoebe Hearst 2024 Outstanding Educator Award • Reed School Spirit Color Day (Wed April 17th) • Reed School Pre-K Registration Age-Eligibility Extension for 2024-25 • The Foundation for Reed Schools News: Gala Tickets & Foundation Monthly Parent Meeting (April 4th - 8:30 a.m. at Bel Aire Staff Development Room) • Reed PTA: Reed Book Fair Update, Book Donation Drive (April 22 - 26), Walk & Roll - Rainbow Quest (April 17th), School Bus Driver Appreciation Day (April 23rd), Reed PTA Meeting (May 8th - 9:15 a.m. in Room 17), & Yearbook Ordering • RUSD PTA News PTYAy Update • Del Mar PTA Musical (April 3rd & 4th) • Reporting a Reed School Absence

March 20, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Kimochis • Reed School Pre-K Registration Age-Eligibility Extension for 2024-25 • Specialist Corner: Library Note from Mrs. Smith • Sing-A-Story • First Grade Music Performance • The Foundation for Reed Schools News • Reed PTA: Reed Book Fair (March 25th - 29th), Family Night (Wed March 27th: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.), Reed PTA Meeting (Wed March 13th at 9 a.m. in Room 17), Bel Aire Play (March 20th - 24th), Reed PTA Meeting (Tue April 2nd), Lost & Found, & Yearbook Ordering • RUSD PTA News PTYAy Update & Parent Ed (March 20th) • Del Mar PTA Musical (April 3rd & 4th) • Reporting a Reed School Absence

March 6, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Marin Humane Society Visits Pre-K • First Graders "Eat the Rainbow" with Farmer Tyler • 1st & 2nd Grade Poetry • Valentine Fun • Specialist Corner: Spanish Note from Señora Mutilva • Wacky Wednesday: March 13th • Reed PTA: Reed Book Fair (March 25th - 29th), Family Night (Wed March 27th: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.), Reed PTA Meeting (Wed March 13th at 9 a.m. in Room 17), Bel Aire Play (March 20th - 24th), & Lost & Found • RUSD PTA News: 2024 PTA Nominating Committee & PTYAy Update • Reporting a Reed School Absence

February 14, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • 100th Day of School Celebration (on Feb 7th) • Community Time Buddies • Del Mar Drama Class Presents for 2nd Grade • Valentine Fun • Specialist Corner: Music Note from Ms. Balfe • 2024-2025 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration • The Foundation for Reed Schools News • Reed Elementary School PTA News: Ordering 2023-24 Yearbooks • RUSD PTA: 2024 PTA Nominating Committee & PTYAy Update • Reporting a Reed School Absence

January 31, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • The Great Kindness Challenge: Kindness Certified School • Early Pick-Ups Reminder • 2024-2025 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration • Specialist Corner: Library Note from Mrs. Smith • Wear Reed Red - February 14th: Show Your Love for Reed School • District Message: Marin County Significant Weather Event Forecast • The Foundation for Reed Schools News • Reed Elementary School PTA News: School Lunch Volunteering, Lost & Found, Walk & Roll, #ReedKindness Event (Week of Feb 5), Reed PTA Meeting (Feb 14), Ordering 2023-24 Yearbooks • RUSD PTA: 2024 PTA Nominating Committee Update • Reporting a Reed School Absence

January 18, 2024
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Jan 22 - 26: The Great Kindness Challenge • Early Pick-Ups Reminder • 2024-2025 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration • Specialist Corner: Art Note from Ms. Caldwell • Transportation Survey • The Foundation for Reed Schools • Reed Elementary School PTA: Ordering 2023-24 Yearbooks • RUSD PTA: 2024 PTA Nominating Committee Candidates • Reporting a Reed School Absence

December 20, 2023
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Spreading Joy • COVID Home-Testing Kits • Specialist Corner: PE Note from Mr. Kaiser • Wed Jan 17th: Spots & Stripes Spirit Day • Interested in Being a Reed School Aide? • 2024-2025 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration • The Foundation for Reed Schools: Give the Gift of Education & Volunteer Spring Event Planning (Friday, Jan 12th at 8:30 a.m. meeting in Bel Aire Staff Development Room) • Reed Elementary School & RUSD PTA Thank Yous & Adopt-A-Family of Marin Update • Reporting a Reed School Absence

December 13, 2023
Principal & Staff Message to Families • Specialist Corner: Music Note from Ms. Balfe • Hour of Code • Interested in Being a Reed School Aide? • 2024-2025 Pre-K & Kindergarten Registration • The Foundation for Reed Schools: Give the Gift of Education  • Reed Elementary School PTA Adopt A Family of Marin • RUSD PTAWay & Reed PTA News • Reporting a Reed School Absence

November 29, 2023
Principal & Staff Thank You Message to Families • Specialist Corner: Library Note from Ms. Smith • Kindergarten Library Field Trip • A Note from Dr. Van Putten: Reed Parent Talks • Reed Winter Wear Spirit Day (Dec 6) • The Foundation for Reed Schools News: 2023-24 RUSD Directory App & FRS Shop • Reed Elementary School PTA Adopt A Family of Marin • Safe Routes to School: Walk & Roll Wednesdays • RUSD PTAWay & Reed PTA News • Reporting a Reed School Absence

November 8, 2023
Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule (Mon - Thu Noon Dismissal: Nov 6 - Nov 9) • Halloween Fun at Reed • Tiburon Police Art Contest Student Recognition • Foundation for Reed Schools: Every Family Counts • Reed Elementary School PTA Adopt A Family of Marin • Annual Reed PTA Food Drive (Nov 6 - Nov 16) • Safe Routes to School: Walk & Roll Wednesday for Ruby Bridges (Nov 15) • RUSD PTA: District PTA Meeting (Wed Nov 15 at 5:30 p.m.) • Reporting a Reed School Absence

October 25, 2023
Parent/Teacher Conference Schedule (Mon - Thu Noon Dismissal: Nov 6 - Nov 9) • Trimester 1 Report Cards (Nov 3) • Youth Truth Family Survey Oct 30 - Nov 17 • Halloween Fun at Reed • Picture Make-Up Day (Nov 1) • Pajama Day (Nov 1) • Foundation for Reed Schools: PLEDGE DAY (Nov 3) • Reed Elementary School PTA Meeting & Walk (Nov 8 at 9 a.m.) • Annual Reed PTA Food Drive (Nov 6 - 16) • Safe Routes to School: Walk & Roll Wednesdays & BUDDY UP contest • RUSD PTA: PTYay! • Reporting a Reed School Absence

October 11, 2023
Staff Development (No School Oct 16) • Youth Truth Family Survey Oct 30 - Nov 17 • Halloween Fun at Reed • PE Volunteers Needed • Reed School Parent Education • Foundation for Reed Schools • Reed Elementary School PTA • RUSD PTA Membership • Reporting a Reed School Absence

September 27, 2023
Reed School Parent Ed: Child Development • Reed School Play Structures Open • Neon Day October 4th • Foundation for Reed Schools Run For Reed on Oct 11th • Reed Elementary School PTA Towntastic & PTA Walk • RUSD PTA Membership • Walk & Roll Wednesdays • Reporting a Reed School Absence

September 13, 2023
Reed Back to School Night: Wednesday 9/14/23 at 5:30 p.m. • 2nd Grade Clubs • Foundation for Reed Schools Run For Reed on Oct 11th • Reed Elementary School PTA Towntastic on Sept 28th at 5:00 p.m. • Lost and Found • Walk & Roll Wednesdays • 2023-2024 Yearbook Orders • Reporting a Reed School Absence

August 30, 2023
Principal's Gratitude Letter • Lost & Found • Foundation for Reed Schools Parent Meeting & Coffee (Sept 7) • Reed Elementary School PTA Volunteers • School Lunch • Reed Spirit Wear • Walk & Roll Wednesdays • 2023-2024 Yearbook Orders • RUSD PTA • Reporting a Reed School Absence

August 16, 2023
New Reed Team Members • First Week School Hours • First Day(s) of School Arrival Plans (August 24 & 25) • After School Pick-up • First Day of School Reminders • Regular Morning Drop Off (Beginning Monday, August 28) • Other Important Arrival/Dismissal Information • School Supplies • School Lunch Service • Volunteer Opportunities at Reed • RUSD Safety Reporting •Teacher Assignments • Reporting a Reed School Absence