Join Reed's ASB in being the “i” in KIND and taking part in this year's The Great Kindness Challenge during the week of January 23rd! During this week students and staff will be asked to engage in acts of kindness through daily themes and activities that focus on care, respect, and inclusion to promote kindness across LAUSD, Reed MS, and beyond.

Monday: Compliment a teacher, classmate or staff member - These compliments will be read out loud during morning announcements all week long

Tuesday: Be Kind to Your Campus - PE classes will be assigned designated areas to pick up trash

Wednesday: Kindness Matters Pencils will be distributed to all students during homeroom

Thursday: Kindness Notes will be posted by students around campus

Friday: "Be Kind" Spirit Day - Wear clothing with positive messages . No pajamas!

Thank you to our volunteers helmed by the wonderful Linda Mathious for continuing to make our campus sparkle!  Check out the newly refurbished planters in Schall Park next time you're over there!

The Reed Music Department is looking for one parent volunteer to take either the Monday morning or Tuesday morning shift to help check-in instruments from students. The time commitment is 7:45am-8:05am on either Monday or Tuesday morning AND huge bonus - the parent volunteer can park in the teacher/staff parking lot during their shift!

If you are interested in supporting the Music Department in this role, please reach out to the parent coordinating the schedule: Annie Heller-Gutwillig at verymoon2@gmail.com

We are still looking for a GLA parent representative to help with the Multi-Cultural Fair on March 30th.

Last year the GLA event was incredible and the teachers are so excited to recreate it!

Complete this form if you are interested in learning more!

Volunteers must be approved YEARLY. So if you were an approved volunteer you need to renew your application, or if you are new to volunteering you must complete the application for the first time.

All volunteers must be approved (including proof of vaccination) if you want to be able to help out with in-person events.

If you are unable to access the application, please directly email Myriam Arechiga at mxa2648@lausd.net

Learn about requirements and how the process works here.

Start the process here.

The M.A.T. Academy is excited to present The Matties, its 2nd annual short film festival on Friday, February 24.

Come for a night of short films made by your students. Viewing of these shorts films will begin at 6:00 pm and go til 7:45. We will then have an award ceremony from 8:00-8:30 in the auditorium where we will present awards in every grade!

There will be food, new merchandise to buy, an incredible raffle, and so many movies.

We can’t wait to celebrate these students with all of you!

Did you know your student can earn high school credit after attending the Sacramento and San Francisco field trip?! The trip is professionally planned by our own tour director. Get travel insurance and DAILY tour updates. See the flyer and parent meeting slides attached for more details!

Flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dpH5FFu2CRxWsLrIueLz0vWMyumOIOvj/view?usp=share_link

Parent Meeting:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EEyIhIpM2Dy-t_idZ-ekCz6fQGoKqOoz/view?usp=sharing

Order YOUR copy of the 2022-2023 yearbook! Pre-sale price is only $35 at the Student Store (cash or check only) or at yearbookordercenter.com. School Code: 16479.

Attention all 8th grade parents/guardians

Do you want to celebrate your culminating 8th grader with a personalized ad in this year's yearbook? 8th Grade Yearbook Ads are due March 1, don't miss out! YOUR copy of the 2022-2023 yearbook for $35 before prices go up in April! Make your purchase at the Student Store (cash or check only) or online at yearbookordercenter.com. School Code: 16479.

1. Go to  https://www.teamreed.org

2. See if you have an account already (you may have one from elementary school, in which case all you have to do is update your child's information).

3. If you don't, then Login or Register for an account to subscribe to Reed News, access upcoming calendar events, make purchases, sign up to volunteer and much, much more.

4. Visit "My Account" tab > "My Contacts/Forms" to UPDATE your contact information!

Questions? - Please don't hesitate to contact us at info@teamreed.org.

AMAZON SMILE: Select "Walter Reed Middle School PTA/PTSA" as your charity on Amazon Smile and a percentage of your order will be donated back to Reed! This program is ending at the end of February, so be sure to take advantage of it for the next few weeks!

RALPHS COMMUNITY REWARDS: Register your Ralph's card ONCE and Reed will get a percentage of each of your grocery trips! Go to Ralphs.com > My Account > Community Rewards and select "Water Reed Middle School / Friends of Reed" as your organization. Once registered, our name will display at the bottom of your receipt every time you shop. Learn more about how to link your account.

FARM FRESH: Receive fresh, organic produce delivered right to your home with Farm Fresh To You while earning 10% cashback for Reed using the code "REEDFRESH" -- different box types & sizes with no commitment - skip a box, change it up or stop delivery at any time. Already a customer? you can add the code to your existing account. Learn more.