Lights, Camera, Action!
Week of March 6, 2022
THIS WEEK:
DEAR WOLFPACK COMMUNITY --
March madness continues as we move into week 2! Here are some highlights...
*TUESDAY: ELAC Meeting 9AM & SDM Meeting 3PM (including Dress Code survey results) & FIHP Meeting 7PM
*WEDNESDAY: PTSA/Friends of Reed Meeting at 7 PM
*FRIDAY:
- The MATTIES - Reed's first annual film festival -- at 5:30 PM!!
- FINAL DEADLINE to purchase 8th Grade Jr. Grad Night Night tickets!
*SUNDAY: Daylight Savings Time starts. Remember to set your clocks forward 1 hour!
Plus, be sure to...
- Visit the PTSA's See's Candies YUMraiser online storefront between now and 3/25!
- Save the date for Pi Day Celebration, Monday, 3/14 after school from 3-5pm (hosted by the STEAM academy) -- with food, games, activities. CASH ONLY.
- Participate in NJHS Animal Shelter Donation Drive and ASB's Donation Drive for Ukrainian Aid
Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President info@friendsofreed.org
Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
FoR/PTSA MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY
March 9 at 7 PM the Reed community is invited to attend our monthly PTSA/Friends of Reed Meeting. We'll be hearing announcing the PTSA Nominating Committee slate for the 2022-2023 elections, talking about April PTSA/FoR elections, announcing PTSA 31st District Reflections winners, discussing 8th Grade activities, Principal's Report and safety update, plus all the other fun things coming in March/April to Reed!
JR. GRAD NIGHT TICKETS
The deadline to purchase Jr. Grad Night tickets for Magic Mountain has been extended to FRIDAY 3/11. This will be the absolute LAST DAY day to purchase your ticket for this non-LAUSD sponsored activity for 8th grade Reed students ONLY. If your student wants to attend, please don't miss your opportunity to purchase as there will not be another. Extra forms are available in the main office or at https://www.friendsofreed.org/8th-grade
We're also asking each family to consider a $30 donation for 8th grade activities --fun day, the dance, etc...If we don't collect enough money, we will either have to fundraise or scale back the events.
FRIDAY, MARCH 11 at 5:30pm: THE MATTIES!
We are so excited to celebrate the creativity and hard work of all students participating in our 1st annual student film festival. Make sure to mark your calendars and bring the family FRIDAY, MARCH 11 at 5:30 pm to the Athletic Field for an incredible night at the movies. This event is for the entire Reed community!! Suggested donation/tickets: $5 kids, $10 adults. No family will be denied entry due to inability to pay.
We cannot wait to see you there!
MATTIES PRIZE BASKETS
Support ALL Reed academies by purchasing prize drawing tickets for a chance to win one of the fantastic themed prize baskets! Tickets are $1-$2 and will be on sale Thursday and Friday this week after dismissal in front of the school AND at The Matties on Friday night. Themes include Spa Day, Family Game Night, Family Movie Night and MORE!
PTSA SEE'S CANDIES YUMRAISER BEGINS
Friday, March 4th through Friday, March 25th make a See's Candies purchase through our online storefront, and 20-50% per item will be donated back to Reed to support our school!
The best part is that -- because it is online, shipped right to the door, and should be received within between 7-10 days of ordering -- anyone in the contiguous U.S. can purchase! So your Aunt in Austin or your Grandpa in New York can support Reed and enjoy some yummy treats! Follow and share the link https://bit.ly/35lklM8 with friends and family!
SAVE THE DATE: PI DAY CELEBRATION -- MONDAY MARCH 14, 3-5 PM
Pi Day, hosted by the STEAM academy, will be Monday, March 14th from 3-5pm, after school. STEAM PARENTS, please sign up here to volunteer or donate items: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044faca72ba2fd0-pidayfundraiser
- FOOD: Pizza, pies, drinks, and other round treats for sale ($1-$2 each). CASH ONLY.
- GAMES: Be the first to roll the digits of Pi with dice, pull cards with the digits of Pi or put together the Pi puzzle!
- ACTIVITES: Temporary tattoos station, vote for your favorite Pi pun from student submissions, make a bracelet using the digits of Pi and colors as a guide.
- PLUS PRIZES and $5 "ROBO REED" tees!
VOLUNTEERING AT UPCOMING ACADEMY FUNDRAISERS
For anyone volunteering for these events during school hours, please contact Myriam Arechiga at mxa2648@lausd.net. You will need to have a copy of your negative covid PCR test results (within 7 days). To help with upcoming academy events, reach out info@friendsofreed.org!
SCHOOL NEWS, MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
ELAC & SDM Meetings this week!
Tuesday, Reed will have its March Shared Decision Making Council Meeting at 3 PM. In addition to looking at the Budget, the Shared Decision Making Council will also be discussing the dress/code uniform survey results and discussing next steps.
ASB DONATION DRIVE FOR UKRAINIAN AID
ASB is helping Calakids Boutique, in partnership with The Global Empowerment Mission, by donating items that will be shipped to aid the people of Ukraine currently seeking refuge in Poland. See the flyer for details.
NJHS DONATION DRIVE
From March 1 to March 25, the National Junior Honor Society is sponsoring a donation drive for the East Valley Animal Shelter. Please donate items from the shelter's wish list, such as pet food, pet toys, or pet carriers. Donations can be dropped off in Room 150.
DRESS CODE / UNIFORM SURVEY
Parents are encouraged to take this survey to let us know their thoughts on the dress code / uniform policy. Students and staff are taking a similar survey.
YEARBOOK
March is the LAST MONTH to pre-order the yearbook for $35 before the price increases April 1st. ORDER HERE Enter school order #: 16479
DISTRICT NEWS
Late Applications are now open for for Magnet, Dual Language, SAS schools, and other exciting Choices programs. GoTo.LAUSD.net
CALENDAR
3/1- 3/24 - NJHS Donation Drive for East Valley Animal Shelter
3/2-3/31 - ASB Donation Drive for Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
3/4 - 3/25 - PTSA See’s Candy YUMraiser begins ONLINE
3/8 - ELAC Mtg 9AM; SDM Mtg 3PM; FIHP Mtg 7PM
3/9 - PTSA/Friends of Reed Meeting at 7 PM (Nominating Committee Report)
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84511423343
Meeting ID: 845 1142 3343
3/11 - MAT Student Film Festival
3/11 - Deadline for 8th graders to purchase Jr. Grad Night tickets!!!
3/13 - Daylight Savings Time
3/14 - STEAM Pi Day Celebration 3-5 PM, after school, CASH ONLY
3/15 - SSC Meeting at 3 PM
3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day
3/18 - Midterm marks
3/24 - 7th/8th Grade Instrumental Concert
3/25 - Last Day to place PTSA See’s Candy YUMraiser order
3/26 - 31st District Reflections Gallery & Showcase (start at 1 PM)
3/28 - NO SCHOOL - Unassigned Day
3/29 - Chamber Orchestra - West Ranch Orchestra Festival
3/31 - Cesar Chavez Day, Coffee with the Principal at 9 AM
3/31 - Jinky's Cafe Restaurant Fundraiser
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
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SCHOOL
AMAZON SMILE
AmazonSmile is available on your web browser and can be activated in the Amazon Shopping app for iOS and Android. Select "Walter Reed Middle School PTA-PTSA"
RALPH'S REWARDS
Register your Rewards Card at www.ralphs.com. Scroll to the bottom of the page & under Community, click on Kroger Community Rewards. Enroll with "Walter Reed Middle School/Friends of Reed".
FARM FRESH TO YOU
Use the promo code: REEDFRESH when you sign up for home delivery and 10% of sales will be donated back to Reed! Visit farmfreshtoyou.com to sign up.
CONNECT - FOLLOW - COMMUNICATE
Reed MS - OFFICIAL ACCOUNTS
Website: https://reedms.com/
Instagram: @ReedMiddleSchool
Facebook: @MiddleReed
Twitter: @MiddleReed
ASB (Associated Student Body) on TikTok @walterreedasb
Friends of Reed
Website: https://www.friendsofreed.org/
Email: info@friendsofreed.org
Facebook: @FriendsofReed
Instagram: @Friendso
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