Happy November!
November 1, 2021
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DEAR WOLFPACK COMMUNITY--
Exciting things are happening at Reed... Keep scrolling for all the details!
Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President info@friendsofreed.org
Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
TALENT SHOW IS FRIDAY, NOV. 5 at 5 PM...
...and we need volunteers to make it happen! Sign up to help: https://bit.ly/3jHV56A
PTSA FREE DRESS DAY IS FRIDAY NOV. 5...
Students MUST wear their wristband and can dress in "Free Dress" of their choosing. Students MUST be wearing their wristband, and all clothing and footwear MUST be school appropriate clothing and meet the LAUSD (non-uniform) dress code. Free dress does not extend to PE. Questions? Email wrmsptsapres@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATE
Dine & Donate: LBK Pizzeria Nov. 9
WHERE: LBK Pizzeria on Tujunga Ave. in Studio City; 4359 Tujunga Ave., Studio City, CA 91604
WHEN: Tuesday, November 9th, from 4 - 8 PM.
HOW TO ORDER: Please CALL AHEAD (818) 824-3511 and order for pick up! (Even days ahead is fine!) Mention Reed and 15-20% will be donated back to Reed!
PTSA/FoR MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOV. 10
Wednesday, November 10 at 7 PM, Zoom ID: 845 1142 3343
Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84511423343Agenda includes: Minutes, Financial Reports (Treasurer's Report), Executive Board Report & Recommendations, Committee Updates, Old/New Business, News/Announcements, Principal's Report, Q&A. Agenda updates will be posted to the PTSA website as we get closer.
ANNUAL GIVING UPDATE
We're almost halfway there!
WOW! We have already collected over $23,700, thank you! It's time to kick it into high gear so we can reach our goal of $50,000 by the end of December! We're aiming for 100% participation at any level that works for your family, whether that’s $10, $100, or $1,000.
Your Annual Giving dollars will be used for the following:
- New lunch tables around campus, and plans to upgrade the lunch pavilion!
- Planting and painting around campus--murals, new rose bushes, and so much more!
- Day field trips and teacher supplies!
We've got incentives!
Den Leader $500+: A Reed travel coffee mug, tote, and magnet
Teen Wolf $250+: A Reed grocery tote and magnet
Wolf Cub $25+: A "Part Wolf" car magnet
Click the "Donate Now!" button below or visit www.friendsofreed.org .
Plus check with HR department to see if your employer matches donations!
OTHER SCHOOL NEWS:
Daylight Saving Time Ends Nov. 7
Career Development Month
As College Awareness Month ends, we transition to November and National Career Development Month! Reed students will participate with special video viewings about various career paths -- from dermatologists, to firefighters, to business owners! These videos were made especially for Reed in Homeroom.
School Experience Survey
It’s Fall Parent School Experience Survey time! Giving your feedback is as easy as A-B-C:
B. Grab a screenshot or print the thank you page
C. Send it to your child’s home room teacher through Schoology, email, or send to class with your child.
INCENTIVES: Students whose parents participate will get prizes like a Free Dress Day and Music dance party during lunch!!
This is your chance to let us know how we are doing on issues like parent engagement, school climate, communication, and school safety! Your results will help guide decision making and budgeting at Reed!! Students and staff will also be completing their own survey.
Questions, please contact Naomi Kaidin, SLC Coordinator, at (818) 487-7600 or nxh2173@lausd.net.
Yearbook Pre-Sale on Now!
Keep the school's order number handy when you log in: Walter Reed Middle School 16479.
MORE WAYS TO SUPPORT REED
Amazon Smile
Ralph's Rewards
Farm Fresh to You
UPCOMING DATES
November - Career Awareness Month at Reed!
11/2 - Mobile Vaccine Unit & SWPBIS (Schoolwide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports) Assembly
11/4 - Dress Rehearsal for Talent Show
11/5 - Reed's Got Talent--5pm
11/5 - Free Dress Day for PTSA student members
11/7 - Daylight Savings Time Ends & Deadline to submit Reflections Art Program Entries
11/9 - Dine & Donate at LBK La Pizza Napoletana from 4 - 8 PM
11/9 - ELAC Meeting at 9 AM; SDM Meeting at 3 PM; FIHP Meeting at 7 PM
11/10 - PTSA/FoR Meeting at 7 PM
11/11 - Veteran's Day - NO SCHOOL
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
CONNECT ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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/
ASB (Associated Student Body) on TikTok @walterreedasb