What's New In Week 5
September 13, 2021
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Dear wolfpack community--
In this newsletter:
- You Can Make A Difference!
- Join a Reed VIP Committee
- Farm Fresh Gives Back
- PTSA Membership Drive & Student Incentive--Free Dress Day!
- FINAL WEEK to order Home of the Wolves t-shirts here
- Reflections Arts Program
- Complete your "More than a Meal" application today!
- Upcoming Important Dates
- Connect on Social Media
Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President info@friendsofreed.org
Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
You Can Make A Difference!
CAST YOUR VOTE! TUESDAY IS ELECTION DAY
Tuesday, September 14 is the day to cast your vote in the CA gubernatorial recall election. For more information about how to cast your ballot or same-day voter registration:
LAUSD BOARD MEETING:
Join the LAUSD School Board meeting on Tuesday, September 14 starting at 1 PM! Link to the live stream: http://www.laschoolboard.org/09-14-21RegBd One item the Board is considering in the future is a vote on changing the way the district funds school to a "Student Centered Funding" Formula, despite a lack of family & stakeholder engagement in the process. Please let your board members know that you want them to delay voting and engage all stakeholders before making such a momentous change to how our district and schools will be funded!In The Room Where It Happens
- English Learner Advisory Council (ELAC) - Comprised of parents of English Language Learners, advises the Principal in the site plan for English Learners and assists in the development of the Single Plan for Student Achievement and Title 1 and EL Budgets. ELAC usually meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 8:30am.
- School Site Council (SSC)- Develops and approves our Single Plan for Student Achievement, School Safety Plan, and School Title I Budgets. SSC meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 3:00pm.
*Everyone who attends the meeting tomorrow will be entered into a drawing for tickets to the UCLA vs. Fresno State Football game this weekend!
Reed is also still looking for members for the Shared Decision Making Council, which has input on Staff Development, Student Discipline, School Schedules, Guidelines for Equipment, Local Budgets and more. SDM meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 3 pm. If you are interested in being on our Shared Decision Making Council, please fill out this form.
Farm Fresh Gives Back
Calling all students- PTSA Membership Drive
THANKS to the 376+ members who have already joined the Reed PTSA and to the families that have made a tax-deductible voluntary donation. Together we can reach our goal of 500 members by October! Join online or by cash/check.
Last week to order a "Home of the Wolves" tee!
PTA Reflections Arts Program & Contest
Reed Students -- tell us how you will change the world! Think of a different way to take a picture, write a song or story, create a dance, movie or artwork, or think of a different way to tell your story, create your artwork, or write a song!! The National PTA Reflections program invites students to create an original work of art in response to this year's theme "I will change the world by..." in one, or all, of the available arts categories.
Reflections is open to ALL Reed Students. You do NOT have to be a PTSA member to participate.
LEARN MORE about how to participate, category guidelines, and prizes/recognition!
Title One Funds are CRUCIAL to Walter Reed!
The LAUSD lunch application is DIRECTLY tied to school funding!
We NEED every family to fill out a lunch application ASAP.
Yes - Even if you did it last year.
Yes - Even though lunch is free this year.
Yes - Even if your child doesn't eat or want the school lunch.
Yes - Regardless of status and whether or not you qualify for free-reduced lunch
Apply at https://www.myschoolapps.com/ . Change the language on the top right of the page, if needed. Need help? Call the school and speak to Myriam in the parent center.
Upcoming Important Dates
- Covid Testing at Reed
- English Learner Advisory Council / School Site Council Elections @ 9 am via Zoom
- Shared Decision Making Council Meeting @ 3 PM (for prior year council)
- Friends of IHP Meeting @ 7 PM viz Zoom
9/16 - NO SCHOOL
9/17 - Progress Reports
9/21 - School Site Council Meeting @ 3:00 PM viz Zoom
9/23 - Make Up Picture Day
9/30 - Coffee with the Principal @ 9 AM
View and subscribe to the FULL and updated Reed calendar (works best from a desktop computer). Use this calendar URL to add to your Google Calendar: webcal://reedms.com/servlet/ICalServlet?id=0
Connect with us on Social Media
PTSA Website: reedms.my-ptsa.org
Email: wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
Friends of Reed Website: https://www.friendsofreed.org/
Email: info@friendsofreed.org
Friends of IHP Website: http://www.reedfihp.org
Walter Reed Middle School Website: https://reedms.com/