Cheetah Chatter 10/25

Posted Date: 10/25/24 (5:00 PM)

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Reed Elementary

October 25, 2024

Halloween Parade

Costumes

Kindergarten and 1st grade only – Students in kindergarten and 1st grade will be allowed to come to school with their costumes already on over their clothes
2nd-5th Grade Students - Bring in a bag—Do NOT wear to school
Costumes must fit over clothes.
Students will put costumes on in the classroom over their clothing before the parade. Students should practice putting their costume on by themselves at home.
Students will be dismissed from school in their costumes
Focus on fun, not scary – No blood or gore
No makeup, body, or face paint of any kind
No “costume masks” of any kind
No toy weapons or props

*One of the expectations at Reed is to take Responsibility. It is important that everyone adhere to the costume guidelines to make this a fun and memorable day! Please help us ensure that students are responsible for following these rules. These rules will be strictly followed and enforced.

Reminders

The Weather is Changing

The weather is starting to cool down. Remember students are outside in the morning until the bell rings, at lunch, and after school. Please remind your students to dress appropriately.

Also please remember the expectations when it comes to clothing:

STUDENT APPEARANCE

All attire should be modest and appropriate for students. Any top with straps, such as tank tops, muscle shirts, and sundresses, will need to be modestly covered. Any form of dress or hairstyle that is contrary to good hygiene or disruptive in appearance and detrimental to the purpose or conduct of the school will not be permitted. Failure to abide by the following rules may constitute a cause for disciplinary action:

All students will be fully clothed, clean and well groomed.
All students will wear footwear.
There will be no bare backs or midriffs.
Gang-related attire is unacceptable while at school, at school activities, or on school grounds.
Students will not be permitted to wear pants below the waistline or wear caps, bandannas, or any other item associated with gang-related behavior.
Clothing advertising alcoholic beverages or tobacco, or displaying inappropriate words, designs or comments should not be worn.
Shorts, skirts and dresses cannot be less than fingertip length (the longest finger with shoulders relaxed and arms/hands straight down at the side. Shoulders must be covered.
Low-cut shirts, tank tops, spaghetti straps, tube tops, halter tops, crop tops, bare midriffs, and shirts with no sleeves. Undergarments may NOT be visible through clothing.

Any student in violation of the district dress code will be required to change the article of clothing. This may result in call home to bring appropriate clothing.

Upcoming Information

Picture retakes are coming up! Please see information below.

School Canceled- Tuesday November 5th

The Kuna Board of Trustees has canceled school on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, due to safety concerns. Some of our schools are polling places, and higher turnout is expected with the Presidential Election. West Ada and Boise school districts have also canceled school. Please remember, there will be no school on Tuesday, Nov. 5.