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Originally delivered on 5/21/2023 9:03 pm

SUBJECT: Team Reed News Week of May 21

Team Reed News

Weekly Newsletter - May 21, 2023

3 Weeks Left!
Dear Wolfpack:

The countdown begins!  With just three weeks left until summer break, stay in the loop with all the end-of-year information.  There are choral and instrumental concerts this and next week, plus this Friday is the Ancient Civilization Market AND a Minimum Day!

Have an amazing week,

Jenna Schwartz - PTSA President

Parisa Stepanek - Friends of Reed President

Updates & Events
NJHS Milk + Bookies Book Drive

The NJHS is sponsoring the Milk + Bookies book drive. We are collecting new and gently used books for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. The book collection will start May 23 and end on May 30.

Books will be collected Tuesday, May 23- May 30 during homeroom. Students who donate 5 or more books will receive a ticket to the Milk + Cookie Party on Monday, June 5 in the C-Arcade at lunch.

Final Music Concert Schedule

Our Reed Music Department will be putting on their final concerts as follows:
Wednesday, May 24 at 6:00pm - Pop Show - All Choirs!
Thursday, May 25 at 6:30pm - 6th Grade Instrumental
Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30pm - 7th Grade Instrumental
Thursday, June 1 at 6:30pm - 8th Grade Instrumental

8th Grade Dance

8th Graders! Come out for an evening of dinner, drinks, and dancing - Friday, June 2, 2023. Reserve your spot on the dance floor ASAP! Admission is FREE, but you must RSVP!

RSVP here: bit.ly/WRMS2023Dance

Parent Engagement
Parent Center Workshop on "The 5 Love Languages"

Join us for a Parent Center Workshop on Wednesday, May 24 at 8:30am in the Parent Center (Rm 106). The topic will be on Parent/Family Community Building with Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports/Restorative Practices – “The 5 Love Languages."

PTSA and FoR need YOU!

PTSA and Friends of Reed are still looking to fill positions for next year.  If you are interested, please check out teamreed.org for information on open positions, and then contact us at info@teamreed.org THANK YOU!

Catch up with all the other school news...

Catch up with all the other school news at https://reedms.com

Reed LOVES Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities

Please be sure to check out our upcoming volunteer opportunities for parents & community members at reedms.com



Become an Approved Volunteer

PLEASE NOTE:  Starting in 2023-24, the district will require ALL in-school and field trip volunteers to be fully processed (including proof of vaccination).  There will no longer be one-day volunteer passes.  Please keep this in mind and plan on starting the process right at the beginning of the school year.

Please directly email Myriam Arechiga at mxa2648@lausd.net

Learn about requirements and how the process works here.

Start the process here.

Register for TeamReed.org

It is so important that you login/register AND update your contact information (especially your student's grade) to ensure you are able to continue getting these newsletters and grade/academy-specific communications! GRAD NITE, ACADEMY FUNDRAISERS - these will all be sent to grade levels, and academies. If yours isn't listed, you won't get the information. 

How to register

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.

Other Ways to Support Reed

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.

Looking Ahead
Monday, May 22
School Classified Appreciation Day
Wednesday, May 24
8:30a Reed MS: Parent Center Workshop: 5 Love Languages
6:00p Pop Show Final Concert - ALL Choirs
Thursday, May 25
6:30p Reed MS: 6th grade Instrumental Final Concert
Friday, May 26
Reed MS: Ancient Civ Market
Reed MS: Minimum Day - Dismissal at 12:37pm
8:30a Reed MS: Substance Abuse Workshop for Parents & Families (Module 1)
12:37p Reed MS: Minimum Day Dismissal
Monday, May 29
Reed MS: School Closed - Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 30
Reed MS: Deadline to clear 8th grade fines
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