Autumn is Here
September 28, 2021
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Dear Wolfpack Community--
Welcome to Week 7! We hope you and your family are healthy, happy, and enjoying the cooler weather. Please take a moment to check out what's going on at Reed this week.
Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President info@friendsofreed.org
Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
- the purchase of several new tables with umbrellas so our students can spread out and safely enjoy lunch all over campus
- campus beautification--landscaping, painting, and upgrades to Schall Park
- student enrichment including day field trips for this year
Make your donation today. Our goal is 100% participation from all academies at ANY level that works for your family, whether that's $10, $100, or $1,000!
PTSA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE - We Are So Close To Our Goal!
Last Week for Student to Join/Renew for Free Dress Day October 22nd
Students who join PTSA by Friday, OCTOBER 1st will earn a free dress (no uniform) day on OCTOBER 22ND! Parents, teachers, friends, family can all still join too!
** Please be sure your student's homeroom teacher is listed correctly in the TOTEM system. If you need to update your student's homeroom teacher, or you are not sure, you can email wrmsptsapres@gmail.com with your student's name and homeroom teacher. Wristbands will be distributed the week of the event.
Join online or by cash/check.
"Reed's Got Talent" is Back
The Humanities Academy, led by Ms. Syzmanski, is hosting an outdoor talent show on November 5th. Auditions are now through September 30th and ALL Reed students are welcome to participate.
CALLING ALL HUMANITIES PARENTS: We need YOU to make this happen! Email info@friendsofreed.org to volunteer your time, talents, and/or treasure.
**All on-campus parent volunteers must be processed by the district AND vaccinated.**
Click here to start the process.
Brand New Beautification Committee
Have a green thumb? Handy with a paint brush? Let's raise Reed's curb appeal by tackling a few campus projects. Email madhouse000@yahoo.com for more details.
First Beautification Day is October 23rd at 8AM.
**All on-campus parent volunteers must be processed by the district AND vaccinated.** Click here to start the process.
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.
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Upcoming Important Dates
Now - October 15 - NJHS Milk & Bookies Drive for Pre-K-5th
10/4 - Mobile Vaccination Clinic
10/7 - Prospective Parent Night @ 5-7 PM (Zoom Link)
10/11 - FIHP meeting @ 7 PM
10/11&12 - Rustic Spoon Fundraiser
10/12 - Shared Decision Making Council @ 3 PM via Zoom
10/12 - 8th Grade Music Concert @ 6 PM
10/13 - PTSA/FoR Meeting at 7 PM via Zoom (Zoom Link)
10/14 - 7th Grade Music Concert @ 6 PM
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
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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/