Reams Road Rams Parent News

Jodi Seitz, Principal; Jodi_Seitz@ccpsnet.net

Joel Eberts, Associate Principal; Joel_Eberts@ccpsnet.net

Matthew Seidita, Dean; Matthew_Seidita@ccpsnet.net

Morgan Pilkington, Instructional Designer; Morgan_Pilkington@ccpsnet.net

Work Hard. Be Kind. InspiredREAMS!

• Congratulations to Mr. Eberts who is now officially the principal for Reams beginning July 1, 2024. He was approved during the CCPS School Board meeting this past week. Check out the picture of Mr. Eberts with his family!
• Thank you to Girl Scouts troop 3654 which completed and donated a "Buddy Bench" to Reams recently. This is a spot where students can sit if they are looking for a friend to play with at recess. The scouts raised the funds to purchase the bench this past fall.

• Summer School registration closes on May 28. This is an amazing opportunity for students to continue their learning for four weeks this summer. It also provides an Extended Day opportunity. All of this is free and includes breakfast and lunch! Learning and fun to stay Rams Strong! See below for the registration information.

• We are looking forward to seeing our former Reams Rams who are graduating from Monacan on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. for our first ever Monacan Senior Parade.

• Our first graders will perform on Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.

• Our fifth graders will end the year with the 4th quarter Awards Assembly followed by a 5th grade only picnic and activities on May 31, 2024. Please see the letter sent home with your student.

• All other grades will have Awards Assemblies the last week of school. See the dates below for exact dates and times. Invitations will be sent home this week.

• Please take time to complete this survey! We need your input and appreciate your help.
• It is time again for families to complete the annual Title I Survey. We use this information to support all of our students and families through out Title I Funds. For example, we review your input to plan our Family Engagement events.
• The Title I Family Engagement survey closes on May 31, 2024 and is available in six languages. Please use this survey link or the QR code to complete the survey. Thanks so much!

• Registration for in-person summer school closes May 28. Fill in learning gaps. Strengthen skills. Get ahead. Whatever your motivation, summer school can help make summer count!

• Parents should complete the Transportation Change Form if transportation needs are different for the summer than the regular year. Otherwise, your child will follow the transportation currently listed in Parent Vue.
  
• Summer School will be held at Reams from June 24-July 18.

• With only nine school days left, it is important for students to be here each day. We are reinforcing what has been learned and working on projects and making those last weeks of school memories.
• Did you know that clinic visits impact time in class? When a student visits the clinic because learning is hard or they just want a break, they may miss five or more minutes of class. This can add up quickly.

The School Year 2023-2024 Indicator 8 Parent Involvement Survey collection period has begun for special education. This survey is for families of students receiving special education services. The online survey is the preferred method of submission and is available at:

• English Parent Involvement Survey and Spanish Parent Involvement Survey

You may also use the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) flyer to use the QR code. You may request a paper copy as well. The survey closes December 13, 2024.

We will have a Spirit Week the last week of school as follows:

• Tuesday, May 28: Our Future is Bright! Wear sunglasses and a favorite hat.
• Wednesday, May 29: Reading makes Mrs. Seitz happy! Wear a shirt with words.
• Thursday, May 30: We are lost without Mrs. Seitz. Wear mismatched socks.
• Friday, May 31: Shell-abrate being Rams! Wear your favorite Reams gear along with party accessories.

• Medications provided to the school clinic for your child must be picked up by the student’s parent/guardian. Medications must be available for your student’s use through the last day of school, which is May 31, 2024. All remaining student medications, including over-the-counter medications, may be picked from the school clinic during normal school hours on June 3 & 4th.
• After 4 p.m. June 4, all leftover medications will be packed and turned over to the Chesterfield County Police Department for proper disposal. Once medications are packed for police collection, they cannot be retrieved so it is important you pick up medications on time. There can be no late pickups permitted, and no medications can be stored at the school during the summer.

• All medications must be picked up even if your student will attend summer school. Parents of summer school students will need to provide medication for your student to the summer school coordinator at the site your child will be attending at the beginning of the summer session. Please contact your child’s school nurse to request a copy of the medication order for all medications being administered during summer school.

• If your student will need prescription medication at school in August, please make sure to have the needed order completed prior to the first day of school.

• There are two medication request forms. One is for prescription medications and one is for over-the-counter medications. Both forms are available on the school division’s website for your convenience. https://www.oneccps.org/page/health-and-wellness

• All students will receive a summer learning bag complete with a summer choice board and a book for their grade level. CBG students will have their own book as well. Students may have a chance to choose their own book to bring home as well.
• We encourage our students to work on the choice board, work in Lexia, Dreambox, or Imagine Math over the summer, and read books.
• We also encourage our students to visit the public library.

• Students will need to return their bus card by May 30, 2024. Please look around the house if your student does not have this card for scanning on the bus on their bookbag. Teachers have to check off who has returned their bus card.
• Our last day of school is May 31, 2024. It is a full day of school. Students will take home their report cards on the last day.
• Parents may ask for their student to be separated from another student. They may also describe a type of teacher their student may need. They may not request a specific teacher.
• Students should dress appropriately for the warmer weather and for outdoor recess.
• Lost and Found items will be donated at the end of the year. The pile is huge again and includes lunch boxes, water bottles, hats, sweatshirts, coats, and more.

• We are still accepting registration for Kindergarten students for next year. Online registration is available on the school division's website.
• We will have our annual Tailgate and Back to School event on August 15, 2024. Grades 3-5 will be from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Grades K-2 will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• The first day of school will be August 19, 2024 for grades 1-5. Kindergarten and PreK will begin on a staggered schedule according to last name to be decided this summer.

Rams Store Help:

• Please visit the link below to volunteer for the Rams School Store on 05/20/2024, 05/21/2024, 05/22/2024 and/or 05/23/2024 and/or 05/24/2024 which entails assisting students with exchanging Rams Bucks for prizes
• https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0549AEA82B0-49544353-rams

PTA Board:

Our PTA is looking for nominations for officers for the 2024-2025 school year. Do you have the time? Don't be intimidated! This is a group effort where we all help each other! If you are interested or if you know someone who may be interested in serving on the board, please email ReamsPTA@gmail.com.

The following officer positions will be available:

• Secretary
• VP of Fundraising
• Treasurer

PTA Meeting:

• Our next P.T.A. meeting will be Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting link will be shared with the board and other interested PTA members. Please email Mrs. Seitz or Reams PTA to receive the link. It often doesn't work and we have to resend it at the beginning of the meeting.

Upcoming Spirit Nights and Events:

• May 20, 2024: Skate A Way Spirit Night is from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Admission is $9.00 and exact cash is preferred. Skate rental is paid by the PTA. Skate A Way is at 3330 Speeks Drive. Parents/guardians must remain on site.
  

Providence Middle School PTA:

• The PVMS PTA is also looking for board members and volunteers. Please let the Reams PTA know if you are interested and we will pass the information to the middle school.

TaeKwon Cho's

• Taekwon Cho's Spring Fundraiser has begun. Register for 5 weeks of classes for just $99 and they will donate the $99 to our PTA! The weeks do not have to be consecutive. Check out the flyer for more information.

Gordon Athletic Association:

• Check out the flier for Fall Sign Up information for Football, Cheer, Baseball, and Softball or visit www.GordonPatriots.org.

Spring Run Athletic Association:

• Spring Run Huskies would love for you to join our fall football season!! Please see the Flier or visit www.SpringRunAA.com for registration information. Games begin in September.

• Non-Mandatory Football Summer Workouts: Starting in June two days a week, details will be posted on our Spring Run website and Facebook page, so please keep a lookout for that information.

• Full Team Mandatory Practices will begin in August: Monday - Thursday from 6:30pm- 8:30pm and 6:30pm - 8:00pm for flag level, at Spring Run Elementary School Football Field.

Midlothian Athletic Association:

• Check out the flier for fall football information or visit www.maasports.net to register.

Providence Athletic Association:

• The Providence Athletic Association is happy to announce we'll be opening sign-ups for our fall football and cheer programs very soon! However, in order to have a successful season we need more than just football and cheer athletes participating, we also need parent volunteers like you to join us! Visit our PAA website at https://www.paasports.com for additional information on upcoming registrations and open board and sports director positions. Or check out our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ProvidenceAthleticAssociation for the latest PAA news. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email our PAA president at president@paasports.com! Thank you to all our past and current PAA families, and we are so looking forward to working with our future PAA families!

Jr. Lancers Volleyball Camp:

• Is your rising 5th or 6th grader girl interested in volleyball? Then, check out the Jr Lancers Volleyball Camp from June 17-20, 2024. See the flyer for info and how to register.

Chesterfield Education Foundation:

• Families are invited to submit their best Rock Paper Scissors strategy, and after three rounds we will announce winners for elementary, middle, and high schools.
  

  The best news is both students and their teachers have the opportunity to win Amazon gift cards as prizes! The other good news is that your donation to Chesterfield Education Foundation directly supports students, teachers, and schools throughout Chesterfield. Every dollar we raise goes back into CCPS schools to support literacy, field trips, equitable access to programs, scholarships, and more.

  Round 1 (5/6 - 5/15):

  Submit your best Rock Paper Scissors strategy on the Google Form

  **One winner per grade level, per school**

  Round 2 (5/16 - 5/21):

  Round 1 winners are contacted and resubmit Google Form with new choices

  **One overall winner from each school**

  Round 3 (5/22 - 5/27):

  Round 2 winners are contacted and resubmit Google Form with the final strategy

  **One overall winner for elementary, middle, and high school categories**

  Prizes

  $150 for Elementary, $175 for Middle School, $200 for High School winner

  PLUS Teacher Match: same prize goes to the winning student's teacher

  Winners will be announced on May 27th. Have fun!

  
  

• You may also use the following links:

  Donate: https://cefva.dm.networkforgood.com/campaigns/398086

  Play: https://forms.gle/Un3sh3mTg9rr6vDM8

Chesterfield Black Knights Athletic Association:

• We are currently open for registration for football and sideline cheer. We are offering flag football for 6u and tackle for 8u,10u and12u. We are also offering Girls 10u and 12u flag football (5v5), which is new this year. Sideline Cheer is open to ages 5-14 year old.

• As this is our first year, we are gaining momentum, but we would like to let your students know of our sign-ups for the fall. In the spring/summer we will conduct camps to prepare for the season.
• We are proud to say that our league is a MYFL (metro youth football league) www.myflfootball.org and more information may be found in the flier or on Facebook and Instagram.

• Reams Website
• Reams Parent Handbook
• Lunch Volunteer sign up form
  
• Reams School Supply List 2024-2025
• CCPS Volunteer Form
• Transportation Communication Form
• All Back to School CCPS Info
• ParentVUE and StudentVUE
  
• Reams Staff Positive Referral form
  
• CCPS Game Changer recognition
  
• 5th Grade Parent News for Middle School- UPDATED 3/10/24

• Monday, May 20, 2024: Monacan Senior Walk at Reams at 3:00 p.m.; Skate a Way Spirit Night at 6:30 p.m.
  
• Tuesday, May 21, 2024: PTA meeting at 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, May 23, 2024: First Grade Music Program at 6:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 27, 2024: Memorial Day holiday
• Tuesday, May 28, 2024: Awards- K at 10:00 a.m. and 3rd at 2:15 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 29, 2024: Awards- 1st at 10:00 a.m. and 4th at 2:15 p.m.
• Thursday, May 30, 2024: Awards- 2nd at 10:00 a.m.
• Friday, May 31, 2024: Awards- 5th at 10:00 a.m.; LAST DAY of SCHOOL!
• Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4, 2024: Medication Pickup

Email: Reamses.oneccps.org
Website: https://mychesterfieldschools.com/rees/
Location: 10141 Reams Road, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 674-1370
Facebook: facebook.com/ReamsRoadElementaryPTA
Twitter: @ReamsRams