Reams Road Rams Happenings

Joel Eberts, Principal; Joel_Eberts@ccpsnet.net

Suzanna Thomas, Associate Principal; Suzanna_Thomas@ccpsnet.net

Matthew Seidita, Dean; Matthew_Seidita@ccpsnet.net

Morgan Pilkington, Instructional Designer; Morgan_Pilkington@ccpsnet.net

Work Hard. Be Kind. InspiredREAMS!

• HUGE shout-out to our amazing PTA for putting on THE BEST Valentine's Dance!
• Title 1 Family Engagement Night---WEDNESDAY from 6:00-7:00!
• Gifted Program Info
• Middle School Info
• Bookfair volunteer opportunity
• Literacy and Math Info
• Clinic News
• Student Assessment Summary reports available to parents
• PTA Vacancies
• 100th Day of school on WEDNESDAY
• YMCA Before/After School Interest Survey
• CCPS Parent Information Sessions
• Please contact the office or your student's teacher if they are absent.
• All activities are posted on our Reams School Calendar available on our website. Please check out our website.
• Join the Reams PTA
• Check out the School Lunch Menu for Reams Road. Reams Road ES-Meal Viewer

Wednesday, Feb 5th from 6:00 to 7:00pm

• The event will include a performance by the Swingers Jump Rope Team and stations centered around the Zones of Regulation, which is a schoolwide program we use at Reams to help students understand and regulate their emotions so that they can learn. See below for the flyer that was sent home with students! Students are encouraged to wear clothes with the colors red, yellow, blue, or green, which are the colors for the Zones of Regulation, to school on Wednesday! We hope you’ll join us for this fun event!

The online gifted services referral window is open for Kindergarten and 1st-First Grade. A referral must be submitted to begin the gifted evaluation process. Verbal or email communications do not serve as a substitute for this form. Deadline to refer is February 28th.

RISING 6th GRADE PARENT INFORMATION NIGHTS AT MIDDLE SCHOOLS

Recent updates:

Tomahawk Middle CBG Parent Night: Feb 6, 6-7:30pm

Check out this letter for more information from Providence, Tomahawk and Midlothian Middle School for 5th graders. LINK

BOOK FAIR: Hello Parents! It is almost book fair time again. Please sign up to help at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F044FAFAC2BA13-54678944-scholastic. Thank you!

Parents, learn how to add words to words to your child's “word bank”!

Learning about Language

Desarrollo del lenguaje

Practice counting - Not only can you practice counting by ones, you can practice skip counting (by twos, threes, fives, tens etc.)

Money - For younger children, practice identifying and counting money. As they get older, let your child pay for items or count out change. Play games that require the use of play money, have older children be the banker.

Practice basic math facts - Knowing basic facts allows children to focus more on problem solving than computation.

Cook or bake together - Cooking and baking requires the measurement of ingredients, temperature and time.

Play Games - Games are full of problem solving. They require the use of logic, strategy, probability and chance. (Uno, Monopoly, Connect 4, Yahtzee, Mancala)

Math Board Games Kids Love and Don't Even Realize it's Math

We are seeing a lot of students with fever, strep throat and flu in all grade levels. If your child has been diagnosed with any illness please report their diagnosis to the school. This will allow us to track illnesses within the school as well as the county. Please make sure to follow the Chesterfield County Sick Day Guidelines when your child is ill.

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has provided a longitudinal Student Assessment Summary (SAS) report for any student who has taken an SOL test in a previous school year. CCPS has posted the 2024 Student Assessment Summary reports shared by VDOE in the documents tab of ParentVue. Please use this letter (translations) from our State Superintendent of Public Instruction as well as the resources shared within the letter to better understand your child’s testing history.

The Reams PTA is in search of dedicated individuals to fill the vacancies below for the 2025-2026 school year. Please express interest by contacting or forwarding the contact information of someone that you recommend to reamspta@gmail.com.

President Roles & Responsibilities: PTA members look to you for leadership in creating partnerships within your community and fostering an environment where family engagement is encouraged and respected. Responsibilities include: · Chairing board and general meetings · Checking in regularly with officers and committees to ensure the overall plan is on target · Identifying challenges and inviting solutions · Volunteering at events, when available · Great presidents often have leadership, planning and public speaking skills and experience

Vice-President Roles & Responsibilities: A vice president may be called upon at any time to assume the role of president, temporarily or until the position is filled in accordance with your bylaws. Responsibilities include: · Implementing duties delegated by the president · Representing the president in his or her absence · Performing specific duties as provided for in the bylaws · Familiarizing yourself with all PTA programs and resources · Preparing for leadership by attending additional training opportunities and events that may be offered by your council, region, state or National PTA Great vice presidents often learn or possess leadership, planning and public speaking skills

Treasurer Roles & Responsibilities: Your PTA relies on you to ensure that appropriate financial records are kept, a budget is established and followed and controls are in place to prevent theft or fraud. Responsibilities include: · Ensuring an audit, financial review or compilation is done in accordance with the bylaws · Filing your PTA's 990 report to the IRS on time—if your unit is a 501(c)(3) · Overseeing proper handling of money, such as ensuring money is collected, counted, recorded and deposited promptly and appropriately · Ensuring financial checks and balances are in place at all times Great treasurers often have skills or experience with basic financial management. Training and tools are available from your state PTA and National PTA.

Vice President of Fundraising Roles & Responsibilities: Oversees all fundraising activities for the school year, works closely with fund raising committees, and researches new fundraising options. They also provide leadership on PTA financial questions, develop annual fundraising goals, and attend monthly PTA and Executive Board meetings.

Wednesday, February 5th will be the 100th day of school! We will celebrate with classroom activities and encourage your students to dress up in anything that represents

• 100 or the decades
• 100 of something
• Dress like you are 100 years old
• Dress in a specific decade
• Be creative; there are no rules!

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is interested in serving families at Reams Road Elementary School for the 2025-2026 school year. We would like to hear from Reams Road Elementary families to see what their interest is in YMCA programming. YMCA childcare programs are licensed by the Department of Education. Our goal is to provide a safe and fun-learning experience for all participants in our YMCA programs. Weekly fees vary from $93 week to $164 week depending on which service you prefer. Financial assistance is available. Student holidays are covered in this weekly tuition and children go to the Manchester Family YMCA for care on student holidays which includes Winter and Spring Break.

If your family is interested, please complete THIS SURVEY.

The New Drug Talk- 2/4/25, 6:30 p.m., CTC@Hull auditorium

Join us for a special screening of The New Drug Talk, a powerful film designed to equip parents and caregivers with accurate information about fentanyl and its impact on today’s drug landscape. This film highlights the dangers of self-medication and casual drug use in the fentanyl era while encouraging healthier coping strategies for stress and mental health challenges.

Following the screening, a panel discussion will be held featuring experts from SAFE, Mental Health Support Services of Chesterfield County, and Chesterfield County Public Schools. Panelists will provide insights, answer questions, and share resources to support families in having open and informed conversations with their children.

Attendees will also receive free resources, including Naloxone, medication locking and disposal pouches, printed information about fentanyl and fake pills, and details on regional substance use resources. Don’t miss this important event to learn how we can work together to protect our children and promote healthier choices.

Anxious Nation (Broadcast 50-minute version)- 2/20/25, 6:30 p.m., CTC@Hull auditorium

Join us for an impactful evening centered on understanding and addressing the growing concerns of anxiety in children and adolescents. We will screen the 51-minute broadcast version of Anxious Nation, a powerful documentary that sheds light on the alarming rise of anxiety in today’s youth. The film explores the science behind anxiety and emphasizes the importance of compassionate care, reducing stigma, and providing evidence-based solutions.

Following the screening, stay for an engaging panel discussion with mental health practitioners who will provide insights, answer questions, and offer guidance. Attendees will also learn about local resources to support families in their journey toward mental wellness.

This event is designed to spark meaningful conversations, build awareness, and connect our community with tools and support for managing anxiety in children. We invite parents, educators, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in fostering a healthier, more compassionate approach to addressing anxiety in our youth.

As a reminder, the school doors open at 9:05am. Your student is considered tardy if they have not arrived by the tardy bell at 9:25am. Parents, we are counting on you to child get into a good routine and make sure your students arrive to school on time! To better understand the importance of attendance and how it affects your child, link here.

We love seeing our students at school, but sometimes we know they may need to be absent. Please communicate with the school to report your child's absence from school.

• Choose one of the following:
• Email Ms. Williams and the teacher- meschelle_williams@ccpsnet.net
• Fill out THIS form
• Call the office (804)674-1370 (option 0)

• Feb 5th-Get in the Learning Zone Family Wellness Night, 6-7
• Feb 5th- 100th Day of School
• Feb 14th-Valentine’s Day-Please note we are not able to distribute candy and/or other food items.
• Feb 17th- PRESIDENT’S DAY-Holiday NO SCHOOL

Since our students play sports through multiple athletic associations we have decided to create a ONE-STOP-DOC that contains information for families to explore.

Email: rees_mail@ccpsnet.net
Website: https://mychesterfieldschools.com/rees/
Location: 10141 Reams Road, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 674-1370
Facebook: facebook.com/ReamsRoadElementaryPTA
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