Memorial Day Week
Week of May 29
DEAR WOLFPACK COMMUNITY --
This week there is NO SCHOOL Monday, May 30, in honor of Memorial Day. This is also a #SpiritWeek Tuesday-Thursday, as well as Milk Tea Boba Fundraiser for AAPI Club on Tuesday (CASH ONLY), final 6th and 8th grade concerts on Tuesday and Thursday, ASB Elections on Friday, and Swing Night on Saturday!
Reed is continuing to offer SBAC make-ups this week, so if your students missed any of the SBAC tests, it is very important that they attend this week in order to make it up.
You'll also want to keep reading for all the 8th grade deadlines (for turning in textbooks, Chromebooks, and library books), and lots more!
FoR & PTSA are also looking for some volunteers for Fun Day & to help clean out the storage bin. Plus, we hope ALL parents and caregivers will participate in our FoR/PTSA Budget & Programming Survey to provide feedback on spending priorities!
There are only two weeks left -- let's make them great!!
Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President info@friendsofreed.org
Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
FoR/PTSA Budget & Programming Survey
For next year, PTSA & FoR will continue to work collaboratively to support Reed. As we look forward to the 2022-2023 school year, we are busy planning, and would like your input to help us prioritize. The results of this survey, along with feedback from our Executive Boards and committee chairs will help us to decide how we can best support our students. We appreciate you taking time to complete this survey and sharing your priorities with us.
Take the Survey Here! The survey will be open until June 1.
THIS WEEK AT REED:
SPIRIT WEEK
Join ASB for the last Spirit Week of the school year! Dress according to the themes, but be sure to remain in school appropriate clothing. PJs are only allowed on Pajama Day.
Tuesday 5/31: Pajama Day! Yes, you can actually wear your pajamas!
Wednesday 6/1: Lazar LaPenna Day. On April 29, Lazar LaPenna, a 10-year old Little League player from Long Island, NY collapsed on the field after hitting the first single in the first game of the season. Lazar later passed away at a local hospital. In his honor, please wear your little league uniform or any baseball gear you may have. Caps are allowed outdoors only, but must be removed in the classroom.
Thursday 6/2: Tropical Vacation Dress Day. Clothing must still be school and dress code appropriate (i.e., no spaghetti straps, crop tops, bathing suits, sandals).
Friday 6/3: Monochromatic Day. Students are invited to dress all in one color!
TUESDAY, MAY 31: AAPI CLUB MILK TEA BOBA FUNDRASIER
On Tuesday to close out Asian and Pacific Islander heritage month, the AAPI club will be hosting a milk tea boba fundraiser after school from 1:30 pm to 3 pm in front of the school. CASH ONLY
TUESDAY, MAY 31 & JUNE 2: FINAL 6 & 8 GRADE CONCERTS!
The 6th Grade Instrumental Music Concert will be Tuesday, May 31st at 6:30 PM, and the 8th Grade Instrumental Music & Choir Concert will be held on June 2nd at 6:30 PM. All are welcome! Masking is encouraged.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3: STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTIONS
Student council elections will take place this week! Candidate videos due by 3 pm on May 31st, and will be viewed during homeroom on June 1 and 2. Students will vote during homeroom on June 3rd.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4: SWING NIGHT
Our annual Swing Night concert is Saturday in the campus Rose Garden from 6-9 pm. This is the music program's end-of-the-year family celebration that includes dinner, dessert, dancing, music from the jazz bands, 8th grade awards, silent auction, and more!
Tickets are $20 for students and $25 for adults, and include dinner/drinks/dessert. Limited admission at the door. To purchase tickets in advance, visit any of the Reed music teachers for a ticket flyer.
8TH GRADE
FUN DAY - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Please sign up here to help with 8th Grade Fun Day on June 8th. We need LAUSD-approved volunteers in shifts all day, from 8am-4pm, for set-up, clean-up, and during the event.
8th GRADE COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL SLIDES
If you missed the 8th Grade Coffee with the Principal last week covering all things culmination, you can view the slides in the .pdf below.
8TH GRADE CULMINATION CHECKLIST
- 6/1 - 8th Grade TEXTBOOK COLLECTION. All students are required to turn in their hardcover textbooks to their History class on this day. Textbooks must be clear of damage beyond what was noted when the student first accepted the book. Students who fail to turn in textbooks or pay fines will not be eligible to participate in culmination activities and/or records will not be forwarded to your child's high school.
- 6/2 - 6/3 CHROMEBOOK COLLECTION. Students should bring their Chromebook to the Technology Office.
- 6/6 - 8TH GRADE LIBRARY BOOKS & FINES. All 8th graders are required to turn in library books and clear any obligations by this day. Students who fail to turn in library books or pay fines will not participate in culmination activities and/or records will not be forwarded to your child's high school.
- 6/6 - CULMINATION TICKET DISTRIBUTION Students will be escorted by their 6th period teacher to the parent center to pick up 4 tickets. If a student is absent, they can stop by the dean's office to pick up their tickets any other day.
- 6/6 - YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION. 8th grade students who ordered a yearbook will have it distributed during 6th period.
- 6/7 8TH GRADE LOCKER CLEAN-OUT – LAST 15 MINUTES OF SCHOOL This is the last day for all students to use their lockers. If students are absent, locker contents may be discarded. Please begin clearing out lockers as soon as possible.
- 6/7 CULMINATION REHEARSAL - Homeroom, 1&2: Eligible 8th graders will participate in culmination rehearsal in the Auditorium.
- 6/8 REHEARSAL/FUN DAY Eligible 8th graders will participate in culmination rehearsal during periods 1-4. Fun day will take place in Schall Park during lunch, 5th, and 6th period. There will be games, food, drinks, etc.
- 6/9 CULMINATION - 8:00am to 10:00am All eligible 8th grade students and their families are invited to attend Walter Reed’s culmination ceremony. Students should check in at the auditorium’s side gate no later than 7:00am. Parents will enter by either the Sarah or Ramp gate as early as 7:15am. More information will be provided to eligible families.
SAVE THE DATE
JUNE 8: FINAL FoR/PTSA MEETING OF THE YEAR!
Join the final FoR/PTSA Meeting of the year on Wednesday, June 8, 2023 at 7 - ZOOM LINK. It's an important one! We will be voting on amending the Friends of Reed bylaws, as well as proposed Programs & Budgets for 2022-2023.
JUNE 8: 6th GRADE PARK EVENT (NON-SPONSORED)
There will be a parent-led gathering on Wednesday, June 8th from 3:30-6:30 at Woodbridge Park for ALL 6th grade Reed students & families to celebrate the end of the year. Potluck and water balloons. Some snacks will be provided. Please see flyer for details.
NOTE: We are sharing this as a courtesy to parents. This is NOT a school or parent organization-sponsored event. Neither Reed MS, nor PTSA, nor FoR have specific details or information. For questions, please reach out directly per the flyer.
JUNE 9 REVERSE MINIMUM DAY & JUNE 10 REGULAR MINIMUM DAY
Please note that Thursday, June 9 is a REVERSE Minimum Day with school from 10:26-3:02. Friday, June 10, will be the last day of instruction, and also a regular Minimum Day with 12:37 dismissal.
PLANNING FOR SUMMER
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.
ATTENTION INCOMING 6TH GRADE FAMILIES:
Space is Limited! Sign up for our Summer Bridge Program. Click for details! Summer Bridge is a program that aims to help students transition from elementary to middle school by introducing them to each other, our campus, our expectations, and some of our procedures. Bridge helps students feel familiar and confident within our campus before the first day of school.
Bridge will be August 1, 2, and 3 from 9:00 am to 11:45 am at Walter Reed Middle School.
Bridge students will have two, 75 minute periods with a 15 minute break in between. Students are encouraged to bring a snack for break.
****Please check your email and spam folders for your student's schedule the last week of July.
Click here to sign up.
SUMMER OF LEARNING
Register now for summer learning opportunities at: summerschool.lausd.net
Students receiving Ds and Fs in English and math were provided hard copies of the summer school application in homeroom.
THE CALENDAR LOOKING AHEAD
Tuesday 5/31:
- SPIRIT DAY: Pajama Day! Yes, you can actually wear your pajamas!
- 9:15 AM Parent Tour
- 6:30 PM 6th Grade Instrumental Final Concert
Wednesday 6/1:
- SPIRIT DAY: Lazar LaPenna Day
- PE Track events at lunch
Thursday 6/2:
- SPIRIT DAY: Hawaiian Day
- 6:30 8th Grade Instrumental & Choir Final Concert
- PE Track events at lunch
Friday 6/3:
- SPIRIT DAY: Monochromatic Day
- ASB voting in Homeroom
- PE Track events at lunch
Saturday 6/4:
- Swing Night at 6 PM
6/6 - 8th Grade Cut-off library books & fines / 8th Grade yearbook distribution period 6
6/7 - 6th & 7th Grade Yearbook Distribution - Period 6
6/8 -
- 8th Grade Fun Day (during school hours)
- PTSA/FoR Meeting at 7 PM
6/9 -
- 8th Grade Culmination 8-10 AM
- REVERSE MINIMUM DAY 10:26-3:02 PM
6/10 -
- MINIMUM DAY 12:37 Dismissal
- Last Day of Instruction & Final Report Card
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
2022-2023 CALENDAR & TENTATIVE SUMMER DATES
The 2022-2023 approved calendar with some highlights for Reed MS.
NOTE the last day of school will be June 15 as June 16 will be a pupil free day.
TENATIVE SUMMER DATES:
6th Grade Summer Bridge Program - August 1-3
Orientation:
August 4 - 8th Grade
August 5 - 7th Grade
August 8 - 6th Grade
(these days are earlier due to the professional development days assigned by the new calendar)
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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