In this eMINDER:
CURRENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Winter After School Enrichment Activities
- Classes are offered Mondays and Wednesdays directly after school, 4:05-5:05.
- Registration began on Wednesday, January 9th @ 7am using My School Bucks. (registration unavailable using MSB app)
- Registration closes Wednesday, January 16th @ 12pm.
- There is a $10 charge for late registrations and no refunds after January 20th.
- Financial assistance is available upon request. Please contact Susan Gartenberg.
- Questions contact: Anne Lohse
Monday Offerings - 6 weeks
January 28 - March 11
January 28, February 4, 11, 25, March 4, 11 (no class February 18 - President’s Day)
- Broadway Kids!, offered by STAGES St. Louis, Grade Levels: 2-4 Cost: $95
- Yoga, offered by Jessica Kerckhoff of Kids Yoga United, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $115
- Tennis, offered by Sunset Tennis Center, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $135
- Extraordinary Laboratory, offered by Mad Science, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $90
- Mrs. Roam’s Art Club, offered by Mrs. Roam, Grade Levels: 1-4, Cost: $90
- FULL-Tie Dye Club, offered by Miss. Sailor: 2nd grade teacher, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $90
- Intro to STEM LEGOS, offered by Playwell Teknologies, Grade Levels: K-1, Cost: $110
Wednesday Offerings – 8 weeks
January 23 - March 13
January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6, 13
- FULL-Chess Club, offered by En Passant Chess Club, Grade Levels: 1-4,Cost: $130
- Gardening Club, offered by Peggy Ward (Reed parent), Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $135
- Martial Arts, offered by Master Qi, Grade Levels: 1-4, Cost: $135
- STEM Challenge, offered by Playwell TEKnologies, Grade Levels: 2-4, Cost: $130
- Generation POUND, offered by POUND, Grade Levels: 1-4, Cost: $115
- Imagine Arts Academy, offered by Mad Science, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $115
- Let’s EAT!, offered by Ms. Badalamenti, Grade Levels: K-4, Cost: $115
Click here to read more about the offerings!
MLK Service Project-Items Needed by TOMORROW
One of the ways we are celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day this year is by doing an all school service learning project by focusing on one of his famous quotes, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’’’
In this spirit, we would like to make blankets to donate to the Crisis Nursery. Students will be making the blankets during our Reed Family time in Thursday, January 17th.
If you would like to help, we are asking for fabric donations. Please sign up here to bring in fabric. Cuts of fabric must be 1 1/2 yards of fleece. There is a 3 yard minimum for most fabrics, which will make two blankets. If you choose to donate by purchasing fabric online through Joann’s Fabric (3 yard minimum online), or purchase 3 yards in store, then please select two slots in the Sign Up Genius.
For convenience, here’s a link to Joann’s Fabric: http://www.joann.com/fabric/fleece-fabric/#sz=90. You can even order the fabric online and pick it up at Joann's!
This year, we are asking volunteers who purchase the material to pre-cut each 1 1/2 yards of fabric. Please click on the link below for cutting directions and visual: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xn7yqJP6xvM
Additionally, you can help by donating a package of individual cereal boxes or a package of individual 100% juice boxes.
Please send in all donations with your child by TOMORROW-Friday, January 11th. Thank you for your generosity.
REED Talks
Save the Date! REED Talks Speaker Series
Tuesday, January 15 @ 7 pm in the Reed Library
“Talk about it” a presentation from NCADA speaker Leah Schaeffer. NCADA = National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse. When parents talk with their kids about alcohol and other drugs, children are 50% less likely to misuse substances. Many parents may not feel prepared to have these conversations—they may be unsure about when to have them or what to say. We hope that these talks will give parents the tools and resources they need to start vital conversations and protect their families. Click here to learn more.
REGISTER HERE: http://evite.me/3mT1pPbdUF. Childcare will be provided! Questions? Contact Peggy Ward.
Special Friends Breakfast
Please join us for this year's Special Friends Breakfast in the Reed gym. Each Kindergartner, Second and Fourth Grader may invite a parent, grandparent or special friend to join them at school for breakfast!
This year's Special Friends Breakfasts will take place from 8-8:30am on the following days:
Wednesday, January 30-Kindergarten
Thursday, January 31-2nd and 4th Grade
We need 2-4 volunteers per day to help set up tables and serve food to make this event a success. This is an easy, quick volunteer option! To volunteer, contact Toni Murphy, Lisa Warticovschi or Rachel Sokolich.
Reed Parent Trivia Night
Math Fact Scholars Updates
- Math Fact Scholars starts back up on 1/16. There will be no MFS on 1/30 because of an event in the gym.
- Students must be registered to continue attending. Once a student finishes a level, they cannot continue to attend unless registered for the next level. Students who attend must participate in test-taking.
- Workbook Reminder: Students must finish each level's workbook and turn it in to the MFS Parent Volunteers to complete the level and receive their medal or trophy. Students cannot start the next level without completing and turning in the workbook.
- New Registrants: Students not currently enrolled can sign up anytime! Just to go My School Bucks to register. Once registered, the workbook will be delivered to your student so they can start practicing. Weekly attendance is strongly recommended but is not required.
- Kindergartners may enroll, but parents must be in attendance during testing sessions. K students who attend without parents will not be allowed to take tests.
- Volunteers: Thank you to all of those parents who have helped out so far this school year! We rely heavily on parent volunteers each week in order for the program to be successful, so we could not have this opportunity available for your children without your help! If you are able to come one time or once a week, we are grateful for any assistance!
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Thank you for your support of this wonderful program! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Trish Saleeby or Meredith Marine.
Back by popular demand! 3rd Annual Reed Pet Photoshoot 
On Saturday, April 13th, former Reed parent Brook Palanca will work with a pet trainer on set, at her air conditioned studio in Ladue, to get your dog to do their best tricks & licks for the camera. There will be a groomer on site in case your pet needs a little fluffing before their big shoot.
Full session fee of $50 to be donated to RSA. Images will be artistically and creatively edited- worthy of hanging on your wall! Images are high resolution digital files that will be delivered to you in an online gallery and are available for purchase. Ask Brook about adding your kids to the shoot for an additional fee. This is an event you don't want to miss!
Open to all current Reed families.
Sign up on MySchoolBucks! 18 spots available! Brook will contact you once you've signed up to schedule your time!
ReedBay Parties with Tickets Remaining
It's not too late to buy a ticket for these great ReedBay Parties! All tickets can be purchased on MySchoolBucks. Some parties are coming up soon so don't miss out!
Family Parties with Tickets Remaining
- Red Carpet Hair-Fri, 1/18/19-$30
- Take the Family to STL Ballet-Sun, 4/7/19-$30
- Olympic Fun for the Whole Family-Sept 2019-$50 per family
Winter/Spring/Summer Kid Parties with Tickets Remaining
- Bowling Party (1st Graders)-Mon, 1/21/19-$25
- Bowling Party (3rd Graders)-Mon,1/21/19-$25
- Fancy Nancy Tea Party (K Girls)-Sat, 1/26/19-$20
- Boys Basketball Clinic w/ the LHWHS Boys Basketball Team (4th Grade Boys)-Jan 2019-$30
- Manners Can be Fun! (4th Grade Girls)-Winter 2019-$30
- Bowling Party (2nd Graders)-Fri 3/1/19-$25
- Kids' Trivia Night (3rd Graders)-Fri, 3/1/19-$25
- Afternoon Tea Party (1st Graders)-April 2019-$20
- Coloring with Mrs. Thompson & Ms. Engelkenjohn! (2nd, 3rd,4th Graders)-Thurs, 5/19/19-$20
- Pool Party (3rd /4th Grade Girls)-May 2019-$20
- Dancing and Pizza with the Laduettes (3rd Grade Girls)-Spring 2019-$30
- Rocketry (2nd Graders)-Spring 2019-$20
- Hawaiian Luau Pool Party!-August 2019-$25
- Swimming Party at RCL! (2nd Grade)-Summer 2019-$20
- Canvas Art Party (3rd Graders)-Date TBD-$20
- Paddle Tennis Pizza Party (4th Grade)-Date TBD-$30
- Movie & Pizza Party with 4th Grade Teachers (4th Grade)-Date TBD-$20
- Coding for Kids (2nd, 3rd, 4th Graders)-TBD-$20
Parent Parties with Tickets Remaining
- Murder Mystery Party at Berkshire! (Now Open to All Parents)-Sat, 1/12/19-$30
- PLNK STL Mini Sessions and Cocktails!-Sun 1/20/19-$20
- Favorite Things Party Spring Kick Off-Feb 2019-$30
- Dad's Whiskey Tasting-April 2019-$50
- Flower Arranging Party-Thursday, 5/16/19-$50
- Parent Pickling Party!-Spring 2019-$40
- Boules, Buns, Brioche-Oh My!-TBD-$50
- Cocktails and Conversation-TBD-$30
Grade Level Parent Parties
Parent Parties Still To Come:
- 2nd Grade Parent Party: Rescheduled due to weather, new date TBD
- 4th Grade Parent Party: Saturday, April 6, location TBD
Counselor Toy Collection
Wanted: Gently used toys, including dolls, cars, blocks, and dress-up!
Mrs Gartenberg, the Reed School Counselor, has started to use play therapy interventions to support student growth and enable students become better problem solvers and self-advocates. The more options she has for therapeutic play the better. As you clean and purge your toys, please think about sending them to school for her use.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Gartenberg. "Birds fly...fish swim...children play!" -Dr. Garry Landreth
REED SCHOOL INFORMATION
Get Involved with RSA! 
There are still lots of ways to be involved with the RSA this year! Keep an eye out in the weekly eMinder for sign ups for different events (the Book Fair is up next). You can also review the description of events here, review the calendar on the right hand column of this newsletter, and the contact people for each event on the RSA roster.
Banana Splits Group
“Banana Splits” is a group designed for children in kindergarten through fourth grade whose families are going through, or have gone through, a change or transition. The primary purpose of the group is to provide a safe, like minded place where children can discuss feelings and concerns.
Your child does not need to be having problems to benefit from the group. As children move through each developmental stage, different issues concerning separation, divorce and remarriage may arise. It is often helpful to open lines of communication for your child. Once Mrs Gartenberg, the Reed School Counselor, knows who will be participating, she will work out a schedule that works best for each grade level. She will notify you when our groups begin.
If you are interested in having your child participate, or would like additional information, please contact Mrs Gartenberg at 314-983-5569 or sgartenberg@ladueschools.net
It's Not Too Late to Make Your RSA Contribution
RSA appreciates everyone who has made their contribution so far! Without your support, RSA could not fund all the many things that it does, including enrichment opportunities, classroom supplies, field trips, author visits, competitions as well as community building events such as Passport Night, Summer Sendoff and our upcoming Reed Fall Festival! 
CLICK HERE TO DONATE through MySchoolBucks. If you have any questions regarding RSA dues or run into any difficulty with your online payment, please contact RSA Treasurer Jennifer Wambach. You can also pay via check in the envelope you received in the packet last week.
As a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, all donations to RSA are tax deductible in the United States to the full extent provided by US Federal law. Your donation may qualify for employer matching.
Thank you for your support!
Follow Reed's Instagram Account!
Thanks to Ms. Badalamenti, Reed has an Instagram account @reedschoolpanthers. She posts pictures regularly so check in out! She plans on putting as many events as possible on there. She will also use the hashtags #wearereed and #reedrocks. If you have pictures from an event and you want her to put those pictures up, use those hashtags and she'll find them and post them.
News From Our Favorite Coaches
Coach Plogger and Coach Driscoll would like to remind everyone that all students are required to have tennis shoes for PE class. It is important for your child's safety and comfort that they either wear tennis shoes to school or change into their tennis shoes before PE class. A complete list of approved and unapproved shoes are available on the PE website if you have any questions.
Keep up on the latest events, activities, and PE information by following the coaches on Twitter @ReedPhysicalEd.
Reed Spiritwear
Show your Reed Spirit all year!! Look for the spirit wear table at Reed events to purchase shirts, headbands, hats, tumbler cups and more! A percentage of sales benefits Reed School Association. For more information, contact Lindsay Sonnenberg.
Make a Difference When You Shop
Do you have an eScrip card registered to Reed? It's FREE! Use it when shopping at Schnucks or at the eScrip Online Mall. Schnucks donates up to 3% of your receipts directly to Reed every time you shop! If you spend $100/week, you could contribute over $150 a year to our school. What an easy way to earn money at no cost to you by simply handing the checker your eScrip card. Don't forget, family and friends can also earn money for Reed with an eScrip card.
Need a card? Sign up at the Welcome Back Coffee, request one at the Schnucks Customer Service Desk or contact Maggie Golterman.
If you already have a card but need to change your profile so part or all of your contribution goes to Reed, click on this link and choose MyEscrip. You will need your eScrip user ID and password to make updates. Add Reed as one of your recipients.
Amazon Smile
Register for Amazon Smile and RSA earns money from Amazon each time you shop! Go to smile.amazon.com and choose Reed School Association. Important to remember that each time you shop (on your computer or mobile device), you must be on the Smile.amazon site (not the regular Amazon site).
Box Tops
Box Tops Help our School! Clip and save them throughout the year. Have your child bring them to his or her art class once school is in session. Small prizes are given for every 100 box tops!
Visit www.boxtops4education.com to see which products qualify.
Stay Connected with the RSA
Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@ReedSchoolAssoc) or check out our website at www.reedschoolassociation.com!
My School Bucks Information
Here is some helpful information for using My School Bucks to sign up for activities: If you are already using MySchoolBucks to pay for school meals through Ladue School District, your general account is already set up. In MySchoolBucks, you use “Ladue School District” for adding money to meal accounts. You will just need to login and add, "Reed School Association - Ladue School District PTA" to your account to register for activities. To do this, click on the arrow next to the drop-down by “Ladue School District” and select “Add another school district.” Select Missouri in the state field, and then in the district list, scroll all the way down to “Reed School Association - Ladue School District PTA” and add it. If you do not have a MySchoolBucks account, it is a free account and set-up is easy. If you have any questions regarding online registration, please contact RSA Treasurer Jennifer Wambach.
LADUE SCHOOL DISTRICT/LADUE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INFORMATION
Mom & Son Night of Fun
This sign-up party is just for moms and sons! And with this hosting crew, this par-tay is sure to be filled with surprises, so don't miss out on this inaugural event! Moms and sons (4th through 8th grade) are invited to spend a fun night out with food, games, tunes, photo opps, and more. Hosted by these fun-loving moms and sons: Barnett, Bland, Brousseau, Concors-Gamel, Linden, Lourie, Ott, Rosen, Settler, Weinstock. Proceeds benefit the Ladue Education Foundation!
Date: Friday, February 15, 2019 
Time: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Lumen Private Event Space
Price: $25
Buy your tickets before the price increase (to $35 per person) on January 15.
Purchase Tickets at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/LadueEducationFoundation/default/item.php?ref=584.0.322500803
Parent District Council Notes
Click here to read the notes from the December Parent District Council meeting
Codefest 2019
TymeMachine is excited to host the first Community Coding Competition for students between the ages of 8 and 18, sponsored by the Ladue Education Foundation & Alumni Association.
Codefest 2019 will take place March 30, 2019 from 9 a.m. to noon at a location TBD.
TymeMachine is a non-profit organization that brings the latest technology to our children and involves them with hands-on interdisciplinary STEM learning opportunities to grow their interest in careers that will be in high demand in the future. We are hoping to instill in students the love for technology by helping them grow comfortable with coding, while also contributing to our community.
Students will create projects based on the St. Louis Community under three different categories: Games, Digital Story and Art & Animation. There are two entry levels – Junior (8 to 12 years) and Senior (13 to 18 years). Students will use either Scratch or Python to create the project at home and participate in an on-the-spot coding challenge.
Learn more and register at https://www.tymemachine.org/competition, or contact Suparba Panda 314-677-8816. Registration closes on January 31, 2019.
LHWHS Annual Community Basketball Chili Supper
This event is ponsored by Ladue Horton Watkins High School Parent Association and the Ladue Dad’s Club, with help provided by the District Character Education Committee.
When: Friday, January 25, 2019. Food will be served from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Where: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Cafeteria
What: Come enjoy a Chili Supper which includes food, drinks, dessert, entertainment and entrance to the Ladue girls Freshman, JV and Varsity basketball games. (An entertainment schedule will be posted soon.)
Cost: $6 per person in advance by January 20th or $8 at the door.
Basketball Details: Ladue Horton Watkins High School Girls vs. Hazelwood East
Freshman - 4:15 PM; Junior Varsity - 5:30 PM; Varsity - 7:00 PM
EVERYONE is welcome – we encourage all LECC, elementary and middle school families to come, dressed in your best blue and white!
Purchase Tickets: Click HERE to purchase your tickets online via MySchoolBucks.
VOLUNTEERS! WE NEED YOU! Click HERE to volunteer to help make this chili supper a success!
Flyer: Click HERE if you would like to download the event flyer, which contains all the information about the event and explains how to pay via check.
Questions: If you have questions, email Reagan Minkler Jodi Minkler or Sue Hensley
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Dates to Anticipate
Saturday, January 12
2nd Grade Parent Party
Tuesday, January 15
Reed Talks NCADA Event 7pm
Wednesday, January 16
Winter After School Enrichment Registration Ends
Friday, January 18
Early Release
Monday, January 21
No School MLK Day
Wednesday, January 23
Wednesday After School Enrichment Begins
Monday January 28
Monday After School Enrichment Begins
Wednesday, January 30
K Special Friends Breakfast
Thursday, January 31
2/4 Special Friends Breakfast
February 1-28
Black History Month
Thursday, February 14
Valentine's Day Parties
Friday, February 15
No School
Monday, February 18
No School
Wednesday, February 20
2nd Grade Field Trip
Friday, March 1
Early Release
Saturday, March 2
Parent Trivia Night
Monday March 11
Monday After School Enrichment Ends
March 12-14
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, March 13
Wednesday After School Enrichment Ends
March 15-March 24
Spring Break
Monday, March 25
School Resumes
Friday, March 29
Jump Rope for Heart
Saturday, March 30
Codefest 2019
Monday, April 1
Science Fair/Open House
Tuesday, April 2
No School
Saturday, April 6
4th Grade Parent Party
Friday, April 12
LEF Annual Fundraiser
April 19-27
Passover
Sunday, April 21
Easter
April 22-May 3
Dance-a-Thon
Friday, May 3
Reed Rocks
May 5-June 4
Ramadan
Monday, May 20
Fourth Grade Day of Fun
Wednesday, May 22
Summer Send Off
Fourth Grade Celebration
Thursday, May 23
Last Day of School
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