Cheetah Chatter! November 14, 2025

Posted Date: 11/14/25 (3:20 PM)

Cheetah Chatter

November 14, 2025

Veterans Day and World Kindness Day

This week, we had the wonderful opportunity to celebrate both Veterans Day and World Kindness Day with our students.

For Veterans Day, our students expressed their gratitude by making heartfelt cards, writing notes, and coloring pictures to honor those who have served our country. Thanks to your generous donations of games, socks, and treats, our CAST students were able to deliver these items to Swan Falls Assisted Living.

During their visit, students spent time playing games, sharing jokes, learning about the residents’ lives, and handing out the goodies they had prepared. It was a truly meaningful and rewarding experience for everyone involved — a beautiful reminder of the power of kindness and connection.

Students also chalked the walk at Reed with messages of thanks for our Veterans and their families.

We also celebrated World Kindness Day this week! Students who went above and beyond in showing kindness received a special orange spot as recognition of their positive actions. Each day, four orange spots were drawn, and those students received a special prize. It was wonderful to see so many acts of kindness being shared throughout our school community.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students grow as caring, compassionate members of our community.

Gratitude 🦃

This month, our students have been reflecting on the many things they are thankful for. Each student had the opportunity to write something they are grateful for on a colorful feather, and together they’ve watched our Reed turkey grow day by day!

In addition, we’ve focused on one gratitude activity each day, helping students recognize and express appreciation for the people and moments that make a difference in their lives.

Our students continue to amaze us with their kindness, compassion, and empathy. It’s inspiring to see how proudly they share what they appreciate — and how genuinely they care for one another.

The School Store is Thursday, November 20th!

We’re excited to share that the school store will be open this Thursday! Students will have an opportunity to visit and purchase items during the school day.

All items will be priced at 50¢ or $1, and each student may purchase up to two items.

Thank you for supporting our school and helping students practice real-world money skills in a fun way!

AVID Elementary: How You Can Support AVID Critical Reading at Home

AVID Critical Reading helps students become active, thoughtful readers who ask questions, make connections, and think deeply about what they read. You can encourage these skills at home with a few simple habits:

1. Talk About Reading

Ask your child what they’re reading and what they think about it. Questions like “What was your favorite part?” or “Why do you think that happened?” help build comprehension and curiosity.

2. Preview and Predict

Before reading, look at the title, pictures, or headings together. Ask your child what they think the book or article will be about. This helps set a purpose for reading.

3. Pause and Think

While reading, stop occasionally to discuss new words, main ideas, or interesting details. Encourage your child to make connections to their own experiences.

4. Summarize and Reflect

After reading, have your child retell the story or summarize what they learned. Talking through key points helps solidify understanding.

5. Model a Love of Reading

Let your child see you reading too! When reading is a regular part of home life, students are more motivated to engage with text.

By using these small but powerful strategies, you’re reinforcing the same critical reading habits your child is developing at school through AVID — helping them grow into confident, capable readers and thinkers.

Yearbook Cover Design Contest

The Yearbook Cover Contest is officially open for design submissions!

Students are invited to create and submit their original artwork for a chance to have their design featured on this year’s school yearbook cover. Submission forms are available in the library.

If you have any questions, please see Mrs. A or Mrs. C for more information.

Get those creative juices flowing and design the best yearbook cover yet — we can’t wait to see what you come up with!

Picking Up Students Early

Just a friendly reminder....

If you need to pick up your child early, please call the office by 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, and by 12:30 PM on Wednesdays.

This allows us enough time to locate your child, as schedules often change throughout the day and students may be in specials, recess, or other activities. Calling ahead ensures your child is ready and waiting when you arrive.

Thank you for your cooperation and helping us keep dismissal smooth and safe for all students!

Food Service and Families Affected by the Government Shutdown

If you are a family that has been affected by the government shutdown, you may apply for the free and reduced meal program.

If you are in need of assistance, please contact Heather Martinez in Food Service. Her email address is Hmmartinez@kunaschools.org.

You can also apply through the online application .

Food Service and Food Allergies Information

Our Child Nutrition Program (CNP) is sharing this reminder about procedures regarding student food allergies and account information:

Allergy Accommodations

A current medical statement must be on file in order to accommodate any meal-related allergies.
Without this documentation, we cannot provide allergy accommodations.

Following Medical Statements

When a medical statement is on file, we must follow it exactly as written.
Any changes or deviations require updated documentation from the parent or guardian."

The CNP website is listed below. The form is called Meal Accommodation Form. It is available in English and Spanish.

https://www.kunaschools.org/nutrition

Bell Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 8:50 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.

*Wednesdays early release - 8:50 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Bell will signify the beginning of the day this year!

Important Dates

*November 14: End of First Trimester

*November 17: Beginning of Second Trimester

*November 19: PTO Literacy Night

*November 24-28: Thanksgiving Break (No School)

*December 6: Reed's Fiesta-Everyone is invited!

*December 22-January 5: Christmas Break

*January 6: Students return to school

Overhead view of a school parking lot with directional arrows for drop-off and pickup.

Pick Up, Drop Off, and Parking Lot Safety

Safety of your child(ren) is our priority. Please pick up and drop off your child in the designated areas.
NO drop-off/pick-up in the bus lane.
No traffic or parking allowed in the bus lane.
Please pull forward as far as you can. Students will use the sidewalks to get to the building/playground at the beginning of the day and again to get to you car at the end of the day.
If you plan to walk up to pick up your students, please park in a parking spot in the parking lot and use crosswalks.
Drop off may begin no earlier than 8:30 AM.
Use designated cross walks to access the parking lot or playgrounds.
Be patient, especially as we start the school year and the pick up/drop off routine are new to many families.
Call the office by 2:00 PM if there will be a change in the way your child will normally go home so the teacher can be made aware of the change in plans.

A yellow notepad with the words 'Early Release Wednesday' and art supplies.

Wednesdays are early release days. This means your students will be dismissed at 1:30 PM EVERY Wednesday. We thank you in advance for planning accordingly for pick up.