John Reed Weekly News!
February 5, 2023
Principal's Message
Our 5th graders will embark on an epic journey to Outdoor Education - good luck 5th grade! On Wednesday 2/8 - 5th graders please bring a bagged lunch for your first day. Have all you items labeled, and remember a water bottle!! Phones are not allowed, but you can bring a camera. Have a great time!
In February we celebration Black History and celebrate Black heroes. Please check out the resources linked for research, conversation starters, and learning you can do with your child. John Reed is a school where we teach tolerance, anti-racism, social justice. Please make ensure your child hears you model and speak about others with tolerance and kindness for all.
Office Manager's Updates
Updated 2/3/2023
Important Dates:
2/15- Author Visit: Grades 3-5
2/16-Family Pajama BINGO Night 6:00-7:00
Morning Drop-off: The small parking lot by the YMCA is for staff parking only. This area is not for dropping off students. Please use the drop off line or park in the larger front parking lot. Please if you are using the drop-off line, do not block the side parking lot. There are staff and teachers trying to park and they cannot get in.
Parent Contact Information: Please let the office know if you have a new phone number or new address as soon as possible after changes are made.
Attendance: Please call in to report your child’s absence each day they are out. It is very busy in the office in the morning, so please leave a message with your child’s name, date and the reason for their absence, or email brandy_tibbetts@crpusd.org. If your child is out more than 3 days, please bring a doctor’s note. Thank you.
Independent Study- If your child will be missing 3-14 days of school and you would like Independent Study, please give the school office at least 7 days notice. They need time to start the paperwork, and the teacher needs time to gather work. Thank you.
Lost and Found- Please check the Lost and Found! It is getting very full. There is a rack on the side of the office.
Author Visit for grades 3-5 - Order the Book ahead of time!
On-line link, through Eventbrite, for parents who'd rather use their credit card to pay.
Here is the link:
and the password is: Read
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Additional Resources
24 Hour Emergency Mental Health Hotlines
❖ North Bay Suicide Prevention Hotline 855-587-6373
❖ California Youth Crisis Line (call or text) 800-843-5200
❖ Psychiatric Emergency Services 800-746-8181
❖ Sonoma County Suspected Child Abuse Hotline 800-870-7064
❖ Verity Sexual Assault Hotline 707-545-7273
❖ YWCA Domestic Violence Services 707-546-1234
Other Mental Health & Support Contacts
❖ National Alliance on Mental Illness SOCO 707-527-6655
❖ United Way local assistance: 211sonoma.org 211
❖ Crisis Textline ( crisistextline.org ) Text HOME to 741741
❖ Substance Abuse/Mental Health (SAMHSA) Referral 800-662-HELP (4357) ❖ Grief Share hosts free, in-person grief recovery support groups across the country.John Reed Elementary School
Website: https://jrs.crpusd.org/
Location: 390 Arlen Dr, Rohnert Park, CA 94928, USA
Phone: (707) 792-4845