Cheetah Chatter! March 6, 2026

Posted Date: 03/06/26 (03:45 PM)

This Week's Recap

Celebrating Literacy with Read Across America Week!

We had great participation for our Read Across America dress-up days! It was really exciting to see the incredible creativity displayed by both our students and staff throughout the week. Thank you for making "Read Week" so memorable.

🧥 Lost and Found Reminder

Our Lost and Found is currently overflowing with items waiting to be claimed.

Please encourage your student to check the bins and pick up anything that belongs to them.

Any items remaining by Friday, March 13, will be donated to a local charity.

🗓️ The Final Push to Spring Break

We have just one more week of school before Spring Break (March 16–20). We still have a lot of learning to accomplish before the holiday!

Attendance Matters: Please ensure your child attends school every day and continues to work hard as we head into our last week before Spring Break.

Report Cards: A reminder that Trimester 2 Report Cards were sent home today, March 6. Please check your child's backpack for the report card envelope.

Just a reminder as we spring forward for daylight savings time, to change your clocks Sunday morning. We don't want to miss our Cheetahs arriving on time to learn. See everyone Monday at 8:50 AM!

Volunteers Needed: LEGO League Expo

Kuna School District is excited to host our district-wide elementary school LEGO League Explore Expo, and we need your help to make it a success! We are looking for 30 judges to help celebrate the hard work of approximately 35 teams from across our six elementary schools.

As a judge, you’ll get to:

Interview teams about their LEGO models and research posters.
Provide positive feedback to inspire students' interest in STEM.
Celebrate the creativity and technical skills of our young roboticists.

No prior robotics experience is necessary! We will provide all the training and materials you need on the morning of the event. We just need your time, encouragement, and curiosity.

T Event Details

Location: Kuna Middle School
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2026
Time Commitment: 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

We are currently looking for community volunteers to help us bring this event to life and show our students that their community is invested in their success. Your support makes a meaningful difference, and we truly appreciate everything you do for the students in Kuna.

If you are interested in volunteering please use the link below and if you have any questions, please contact Chris Dixon at cmdixon@kunaschools.org or reach out to your local elementary school.

Thank you again for your continued support—we look forward to working together to make this year’s Expo a wonderful experience for our students!

LEGO League Judge Sign Up

LEGO League Volunteer Sign Up

AVID Strategies for Trimester 3 and Beyond

As we reach the end of Trimester 2 and look toward Spring Break, we are incredibly proud of the hard work our Cheetahs have put into their learning. To ensure every student finishes the year with confidence, we are leaning heavily into our AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies.

AVID isn’t just a program; it is a way of thinking that helps students develop the high-level skills they need for middle school, high school, and life. Here is how we are "pushing through" to Spring Break using the WICOR framework (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading).

Yearbooks are on Sale!

We are nearly ready to order 2025–2026 yearbooks. Please see the details below for early bird pricing and the regular sale. Your child’s teacher will be sending additional information home soon. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Martinez in the main office.

Kindergarten 101: Tuesday, March 24; 6:00PM

Parents and guardians of students entering Kindergarten in Fall 2026–2027 are invited to join us for an informational evening hosted by Kuna School District. This session will include a Q&A and helpful information covering everything you need to know to prepare your incoming Kindergartener for a successful start to school.

We look forward to welcoming our newest Cheetahs and supporting you as you begin this exciting journey!

Ready for Kindergarten Parent Workshop

Is your little one preparing to start school? Join us for an informative Ready for Kindergarten Parent Workshop designed to help families navigate this exciting milestone! This session will provide valuable tools and insights to ensure a smooth transition for our future students.

Event Details:

Location: Reed Elementary School
Focus: Preparing children and parents for the kindergarten experience.

This workshop is a fantastic opportunity to ask questions, meet other families, and learn how to support your child's early academic journey. We look forward to seeing our future Cheetah families there!

Cell Phone and SMART Devices

Reed is a learning zone. We want to have uninterrupted instruction time and we want kids to be able to play with each other.

For that reason, we have any student with a cell phones or a smart device turn them off and leave them in their backpacks during the school day (except for documented medical uses).

Smart watches can be used as watches or tools (example: the calculator function), but not as a cell phone (example: texting).

If a student is using their phone or smart watch while on campus, we have them bring it to the office for the rest of the day. If they do it a second time, we have them bring it to the office and keep it there for a parent to pick up.

Please help us protect instruction and social interaction time.

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 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

March 6th: Report Cards sent home

March 6th: Ag Pals (4th Grade)

March 11th: SPOT Drawings

March 12th: Popcorn Sales

March 16th-20th: Spring Break (NO SCHOOL)

March 24th: School Store

March 26th: Popcorn Sales

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.