In this eMINDER:
CURRENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES
Student Success Night
Tuesday, February, 12th from 6:00pm to 7:15pm at Reed
Reed is holding its first ever Student Success Night sponsored by RSA! It is a chance for parents to come and learn from Reed's staff about the social-emotional, and character-based programs it supports. Student Success Night will be in a workshop format so that you are able to learn about the initiatives that are of interest to you! Furthermore, in each session there will be take-aways that you can start using at home right away! In addition to the individual sessions, we will have a video from the Happy Caveman and a visit from Charlie the therapy dog! This will be a fabulous night of learning and community! We all hope you can attend! Childcare will be provided for Reed students.
Sessions include:
Restorative Practices
Circles
Second Steps
Growth Mindset
Olweus Bully Prevention
7 Habits of Happy Kids
Notes from the Nurse
Please help us keep Reed School a healthy learning environment by keeping your student home when they are sick. This week, students in all grade levels have been experiencing symptoms of influenza AND viral stomach bug. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services recommends students stay home from school for 24 hours after vomiting, having diarrhea and/or fever. With your cooperation, we will minimize the spread of contagious illness to students, staff members and visitors of Reed.
Reed Parent Trivia Night
Limited spaces remain!
This year’s Reed Parent Trivia Night will take place on Saturday, March 2nd from 6:30-10pm at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. This year’s Trivia Night theme is Disney.
New to Trivia Night? Trivia Night is a fun night out with fellow Reed parents that includes trivia rounds, silent auction items, and fun games throughout the night. Your table can coordinate your outfits, table decorations, and food and drinks (yes, you can bring adult beverages!) based on your chosen Disney theme. Anything goes from Disney to Pixar, from cartoon to live action. There are prizes for the best decorated team and table so be sure you bring your creativity and get planning!
Table Sign Up:
- Click here to sign up your table. 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. This method is only for people who have a complete table of 10. There are only 7 tables left so don't wait to sign up your group. This event will sell out!
- Don't have a table? No problem! If you are an individual, couple, or incomplete table, email reedtrivia@gmail.com to reserve the spaces you need. Do not use the Sign Up Genius for incomplete tables. A total of 20 mix table spots are available.
Payment: The cost is $40 per person. Checks made out to RSA can be dropped off in the RSA mailbox at Reed or you can Venmo your payment to @ReedSchoolAssociation. You can pay as a complete table ($400) or have each individual/couple pay separately. If you are paying for others, please list all the names in the comments on Venmo or in the memo line on your check.
Donation and Sponsorship opportunities are available! Click here for the donation form, and here for the sponsorship form.
Questions? - ReedTrivia@gmail.com
Math Fact Scholars Updates
- 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.
Get Involved with RSA! 
There are two opportunities this spring to learn more about being involved with RSA next year.
- 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
Winter/Spring/Summer Kid Parties with Tickets Remaining
- Boys Basketball Clinic w/ the LHWHS Boys Basketball Team (4th Grade Boys)-Winter 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
- 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
Grade Level Parent Parties
Parent Parties Still To Come:
- 2nd Grade Parent Party: Saturday, March 9 at the home of Lorie & Gregg Keller
- 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
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: $35
Purchase Tickets at https://app.etapestry.com/cart/LadueEducationFoundation/default/item.php?ref=584.0.322500803
LEF Innovation Celebration: Sports Edition
The LEF is thrilled to highlight and support the Ladue School District’s physical education and sports programs at our annual spring gala, Innovation Celebration: Sports Edition.
The event will take place on April 12, 2019, at the JCC Sports Arena in Creve Coeur.
It will feature dinner, cocktails, a live auction, hands-on activities, entertainment and a keynote presentation by 1997 alumnus Ben Newman. Ben is a highly regarded performance coach, international speaker and best-selling author.
For information about sponsorship opportunities, please see our SPONSORSHIP FORM.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Codefest 2019
REED SCHOOL INFORMATION
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. |
Dates to Anticipate
Student Success Night
Tuesday, February 12
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
Saturday, March 9-NEW DATE
2nd Grade Parent Party
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
Thursday, April 4
RSA General Meeting
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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