December 16, 2020

Through December 18: Reed Raccoon Food Drive #ReedKindness December 21 - January 1: NO SCHOOL - Winter BreakJanuary 4: NO SCHOOL - Staff Development DayJanuary 5 - 8: Phase 1 (Distance Learning for all students)January 8: Hats & Scarf Day (on Zoom)March 17: Make-Up Picture Day (more info to come)

Dear Reed Families & Caregivers,On behalf of the entire Reed staff we'd like to wish our Reed School community thehappiest of holidays. Enjoy time together with family. We look forward to seeing everyonein the new year!

See you tomorrow: Reed School Winter “Zoom” Story & Sing-AlongWe look forward to seeing all of our Reed Raccoons tomorrow, December 17, for ourReed School Winter Story & Sing-along. Thanks to Ms. Balfe for adapting this favoritetradition into a virtual event! Please use Ms. Balfe’s Zoom link to join the fun. Students arewelcome to log on at 1:30pm. The story & sing-along will be from 1:45 -2:30pm.

A Reed School Welcome to our New RUSD Board MembersPlease help me extend a warm welcome to our new RUSD Board members— Liz Webband Jacqueline Jaffee. Liz and Jacqueline were sworn in officially at last evening’smeeting. Thank you both for your commitment, dedication, and willingness to serve ourentire RUSD community in this important capacity.

Safety ReminderPlease avoid the temptation to dart across Lyford Drive when walking with your child(ren)to and from school each morning. We ask that you park carefully and walk with your childto the crosswalk at Lyford Drive and Tiburon Boulevard where the crossing guard will bewaiting for you. There have been a couple of close calls on Lyford Drive with cars cominga little too quickly down the hill. The safety of our families is our number one priority.

Reed Community Supports a Season of Giving & GratitudeThank you to our Reed School families for your unwavering generosity this holidayseason. Our PTA shared the overwhelming success of the Food Drive and the Adopt-a-Family project. Please read more below.

Thank You PTAOur sincere gratitude to our amazing PTAhospitality team tor the delicious holidaylunch for all staff.

Another Successful Safety DrillToday Reed Raccoons practiced acombined earthquake and fire safety drill. AHUGE thank you goes out to our amazingstudents for a job well done!

Phase 1 Distance Learning Schedule January 5-8A reminder that we will be following the Phase 1 Distance Learning schedule the week ofJanuary 5-8. The goal is to ensure a safe return to in-person learning for all beginningJanuary 11. Reed families are asked to be extra mindful of the Regional Stay at HomeOrder and travel advisory set by Public Health during this holiday season. Families alsoare encouraged to participate in the district-sponsored COVID testing during the week ofJanuary 5 (details to follow from the district).

We are so appreciative of our Reed School Community and the collective efforts ofeveryone toward maintaining a safe, healthy, and positive learning environment for all.

Warmly,Mary Niesyn

Our library has beautiful newwinter-themed art on its wall!

Thank you for your support of Reed Elementary School and the PTA during thisextraordinary year. We appreciate all the families and volunteers who have stepped up tocontribute their time, ideas, and donations to help build the Reed community during thesechallenging times. Thanks to the 733 visitors to our virtual Book Fair and over $6,300in sales, we raised additional Scholastic Dollars for our three RUSD schools. HappyHolidays and see you in 2021! Adopt A Family:

Thank you for the tremendous support and generosity as we brought holiday cheer to sixfamilies through Adopt A Family of Marin. The families were overwhelmed with theoutpouring of love and we thank everyone who played a role in making these families’holiday seasons brighter. Reed Raccoon Food Drive through December 18th:

Our Annual Reed Raccoon food drive in support of the SF-Marin Food Bank has alreadycollected over 400 pounds of donated food. This year, our donations are even moreimportant as the number of people in need of food assistance is staggering during thepandemic.

Bins are outside of the front office, so please bring in your donations now throughDecember 18th. Thank you in advance for your generosity! #ReedKindness

WHAT THE FOOD BANK NEEDS:

Canned Tuna/meatsBeansChiliLow Sodium SoupWhole GrainsPastaCerealHealthy Snacks

Thank you to all who committed to Pledge Day! We are so grateful for your support. In uncertain times, the Foundation strives to be a

continued source of stable funding for our schools. Your commitment makes this happen -this is YOUR Foundation.

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