Reed MS PTSA Newsletter
May 18, 2021
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Dear Wolfpack --
Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 19 from 8-9:30 is also the Reed Education Workshop with Ms. Queenie Johnson, M.A., hosted by PTSA and FIHP. This zoom conversation is about ""What Do Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Really Mean And How We Can Talk To Our Kids About Race, Racism & Privilege", and it is open to our community! Please be sure to share & invite any friends you feel might benefit! REGISTER AT: https://bit.ly/33gqFj1
The new Reflections Theme for 2021-2022 has been announced-- "I Will Change the World By..." Entries are not due until October 15, 2021, but students can get a head start on their entries now and over the summer! There are a couple new rules changes for this year that make is easier to submit for music composition and some additional formats that will be accepted for film/dance too! Check out the article below for details!
It's also Mental Health Awareness Month and we've got some resources for you!
Have a great week!
Workshop Time!
"What Do Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Really Mean And How We Can Talk To Our Kids About Race, Racism & Privilege"
- REGISTER AT: https://bit.ly/33gqFj1
Ms. Queenie Johnson, M.A., is an award-winning entrepreneurial visionary, educator, leadership trainer and founder of the School for Brilliant Thinkers, LLC. With over 20 years of experience in private, public, home, charter and corporate education. She develops customized training programs to help you think an perform better as a parent, teacher and student.
Reflections Theme 2021-2022: I Will Change The World By...
Rules Reminders & Changes:
All entries must be original and created for the purpose of the program and theme. Students should use the artist statement to express how their entry relates to the theme.
Students may submit in multiple categories AND multiple entries per category.
NEW - * DANCE/FILM FORMATS: Students may submit dance and film in .mp4, .mov, or .avi formats
NEW - * MUSIC COMPOSITION: Alternative to Music Notation -- Starting this year, students may submit a written reflective statement in place of music notation!!! A Reflective statement should address questions such as the following:
- What creative and musical decisions did the student make to achieve the final version of the piece?
- How were the musical elements developed?
- What equipment was used (if any)?
- What sounds and/or musical ideas were used to represent certain ideas or emotions?
- How were the students' create and musical decisions influenced by their expertise, context, and expressive intent?
NOTE: For the photography category, images may contain words, but words cannot be overlaid in post production. That would enter the work into the "visual arts" category instead.
Mental Health Awareness Month
FROM THE REED WEBSITE...
Yearbook
Pre-Orders end May 22nd! Pre-order YOUR yearbook NOW! This yearbook will truly be one of a kind, don't miss out!
Have a student interested in joining yearbook next year? Applications are due by May 22nd. Click here to apply!
Return to Campus Updates & Resources
Find all the Return to Campus resources at reedms.com at the "Parent" dropdown tab, and then under "Return to Campus Resources"!
Workshop to Learn about LAUSD High School Graduation Requirements 5/20 @ 10 am
Parent Workshop Slides from April
Volunteer
Interested in volunteering on campus, please see information below. Contact our parent / community representative Myriam Arechiga at mxa2648@lausd.net.
Other Ways to Get Involved at Reed:
Friends of Reed -
Friends of IHP - (For families in the IHP program)
School Governance Groups - For more information visit reedms.com
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* Virtual Community Connection Events
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CONNECT WITH PTSA
Walter Reed Middle School PTSA is the Parent, Teacher, Student Association of Walter Reed Middle School, located at 4525 Irvine Ave., North Hollywood, CA, Ph: 818-487-7600, Fax: 818-766-9069. Principal: Robyn Friedman
Walter Reed Middle School PTSA part of the Valley Gateway Council in the 31st District.
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Email: wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
Website: http://reedms.my-ptsa.org/
Location: Walter Reed Middle School, Irvine Avenue, North Hollywood, CA, USA
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*Every way is the right way to PTSA! Anything you can give, whether it is membership, participation at events, attending meetings, staying connected with news and social media, donating, or high fives will support your child's potential.