CURRENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

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, family member or special friend to join them at school for breakfast!  To ensure we have enough space and food, please invite only one special friend per student, and please do not bring siblings. 

This year's Special Friends Breakfasts will take place from 8-8:30am on the following days:

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.

Math Fact Scholars Updates

• 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. 
  • Questions about registration?  Contact Meredith Marine
• 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!  
• • Please note: All volunteers are required to have gone through the District's official volunteer background check process.
  • Click here to sign up to volunteer

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.

Reed Parent Trivia Night

Reed Parent Trivia Night is Saturday, March 2 at the JCC in Creve Coeur.  Doors open at 6:30pm and trivia starts at 7pm.  This year's theme is Disney. Anything goes from Disney to Pixar, from cartoon to live action. So start the creative juices flowing!

The cost is $40 per person. 

Table sign ups go live next week. Each table should sign up for ONE SLOT ONLY. When you sign up your table, please list all the table members names in the comments.

Don't have a table? No problem! If you are an individual, couple, or incomplete table, there will be a separate process to sign up for a mix table. Do not use the Sign Up Genius for incomplete tables. A total of 20 mix table spots are available.  

Questions? - ReedTrivia@gmail.com

Get Involved with RSA! 

There are two opportunities this spring to learn more about being involved with RSA next year.  We have Executive Board and Committee Chair positions available.  Join us at either or both events to learn more!

• Monday, April 1 in the evening at the Reed Science Fair/Open House
• Thursday, April 4 from 8:50-9:15am in the Reed Gym

You can also review the descriptions of RSA board positions and RSA sponsored events here, review the calendar on the right hand column of this newsletter, and the contact people for each event on the RSA roster.

Questions?  Contact current President Sarah McGinn or President-Elect Elizabeth Purcell

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

• Take the Family to STL Ballet-Sun, 4/7/19-$30
• Olympic Fun for the Whole Family-Sept 2019-$50 per family

• 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

• 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

LADUE SCHOOL DISTRICT/LADUE EDUCATION FOUNDATION INFORMATION

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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: $35

Purchase Tickets at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/LadueEducationFoundation/default/item.php?ref=584.0.322500803

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Parent District Council Notes

Click here to read the notes from the December Parent District Council meeting
 

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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.  

Notes from the Nurse

Even though it’s cold outside our students still need to hydrate!  Please remember to send your student with a reusable water bottle daily.  Dehydration is common in children and can cause headaches, constipation, lethargy and poor concentration.  If your student does not like the taste of water try flavoring with lemon, mint, or fruit.  Foods that have high water content (apples, oranges, celery, etc.) can be packed in your student’s lunch or brought as a snack to help keep them hydrated throughout the day.  

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.

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.

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