Reid Elementary News

Hello Reid Families,

Please be sure to check your teacher’s emails and the PTO website for upcoming end of year events and news.

The last few weeks of school are here and we are still busy learning. It’s very important to arrive to school on time and stay for the entire day. We want to make sure we are assessing what students know and it’s difficult to complete assessments when students are not here. Also, please be sure students are well rested and have a healthy breakfast to get their day started in the best way possible.

The end of the year is also a great time to review school rules with your child. I know everyone is excited to be outside enjoying the longer days and warm weather. Sometimes students forget that our behavior expectations may look different at school than at home. Ask your child about what respectful behavior looks like in the classroom, in the lunchroom, or on the playground. It takes us all working together to help our students of today become the respectful adults of tomorrow.

When our last bell of the year rings on June 13th, the learning doesn’t have to stop there. Please continue to have your child read every day and practice their math facts over summer break. Keep a healthy routine going so that students know learning is still important outside of school. If you vacation this summer, look up the history of your destination, or write up a visitor’s brochure. You could conduct a science experiment or possibly take a trip to your local library. The possibilities are endless to make summer learning fun!

I’ve enjoyed working with all of you this school year. I wish everyone a warm, happy, and healthy summer!

Our first day of school is a half day on August 25th and our open house is August 20th. Please check your email for more information in August.

Educationally yours,

Jamie Wagner

Principal

Parents & Guardians: Please try to be aware of dangerous and/or destructive social media trends! These online “challenges” can turn into real-life actions with serious consequences. One recent trend intentionally damages student Chromebooks and can cause injury and possibly even start a fire. Aside from the obvious safety concerns, damaging school property can lead to disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from school, as per our GBCS Student Rights & Responsibilities Handbook (available on the district website). Please talk to your student about the consequences of these challenges that are usually not mentioned online.

G.B. Wellness Policy and Birthday Treats

Board Policy 8510 -

E. All foods offered on the school campus during the school day shall comply with the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans, including competitive foods that are available to students a la carte in the dining area, as classroom snacks, or from vending machines.

F. All food and beverages that are provided, other than through sale, on the school campus during the school day (which may include classroom snacks, for classroom parties, and at holiday celebrations) shall comply with the food and beverage standards approved by the Superintendent.

Please do not send in sugary treats for birthday treats or daily snacks. Some other ideas to celebrate birthdays may include, stickers, pencils, erasers, or other non-food items. Please consult with your classroom teacher if you have any questions. Snacks and treats that don’t align with our district board policies will be sent home with the student. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in following this board policy.

June

• 4th ELGA Deposit Day
• 5th Bummer it's Summer 5 p.m.
• 9th Field Day and Family Picnic
• 10th Watter Balloon NWEA reward (weather permitting)
• 12th 5th grade ceremony at 2 p.m.
• 13th Last day of school for students, 1/2 day students dismissed at 12:17 p.m.
• 13th 5th grade clap out at 11:45 a.m. - We ask that parents line the front sidewalk outside. Parents will be invited back to the gym for dismissal. Please do not pull your child from the clap out line. In the event of inclimate weather, parents will be asked to gather in the gym.

Many students and families celebrate different holidays and celebrations throughout the year. Please see the PTA's multicultural Holiday Calendar link below for a reference of celebrations and Holidays that Reid's families may celebrate.

PTA Multicultural Calendar

Are you interested in helping Reid Elementary be all that it can be? Then you would like joining our Reid PTO. The PTO is a parent and teacher(staff) organization that does many things for our school family. One big job of our PTO is to organize fundraisers and events that provide extracurricular activities for our students. The PTO meets monthly throughout the year. Please consider joining this wonderful organization. If you have questions, please reach out to gb.reidpto@gmail.com

Please see the PTO's facebook page for their latest updates.

https://secure.smore.com/n/ksw1m

We have drop off bins in our main lobby. If you need to turn something in or pick something up from your classroom teacher, please check in with our office staff who will assist you with the correct bin.

Please see this link for additional information.

Parents may now record an absence on Parent Vue. Please see the directions below.