What a fantastic week we’ve had leading up to Spring Break!
Our students and staff have been incredibly engaged in their learning, but the real highlight was the mystery involving Honkerella, our resident goose.
Honkerella has been on a mission this week, and our students jumped right in to help her track down some mischievous leprechauns who have been making messes in several of our classrooms! It was a delight to see the creativity and joy this brought to the halls.
Upcoming Dates & Reminders
- Spring Break: March 16 – March 20
- School Resumes: Monday, March 23, 2026
Enjoy the Break!
Whether you are traveling or enjoying a "staycation," we hope you take this time to relax and make wonderful memories with your families. We are so proud of the hard work our students have put in, and we want everyone to return feeling refreshed and ready to finish the year strong.
We look forward to seeing all our Cheetahs back on campus on Monday, March 23! Class starts at 8:50 AM!
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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:
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Interview teams about their LEGO models and research posters.
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Provide positive feedback to inspire students' interest in STEM.
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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
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Location: Kuna Middle School
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Date: Saturday, April 12, 2026
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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!
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Spring break is the perfect time to reinforce AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) strategies in a relaxed, "real-world" way. Since our Cheetahs have been working hard on WICOR (Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization, and Reading), here are some simple, fun ways to keep those skills sharp at home:
📝 Writing
- Spring Break Postcards: Have your child write a postcard to their teacher or a family member about their favorite part of the day.
- Nature Journaling: While playing outside, encourage your student to write descriptive words about what they see (clouds, birds, flowers) and turn them into a short poem.
❓ Inquiry
- The "Why" Game: Turn daily activities into moments of curiosity. Ask open-ended questions like, "Why do you think the baker used that ingredient?" or "What would happen if we changed the rules of this game?"
- Kitchen Science: While cooking or baking, ask your child to help measure ingredients and predict what will happen when they are mixed and heated.
🤝 Collaboration
- Family Board Games: Playing games is a fantastic way to practice following directions and strategy. Have your student be the "Rule Expert" who explains the instructions to everyone else.
- Shared Challenges: Try a "No-Hands Cup Stacking Challenge" or work together to build the tallest marshmallow tower possible.
🗂️ Organization
- Spring Cleaning Checklists: Let your student take charge by creating a checklist for their daily chores or packing their own bag for a day trip.
- Choice Boards: Help them plan their week using a "choice board" where they can organize their own fun adventures, balancing play time with reading time.
📖 Reading
- Reading Bingo: Create a Bingo card with challenges like "read in a fort," "read to a pet," or "read a book with a blue cover."
- Book-to-Movie Night: Pick a movie that was originally a book. Read the story together first, then watch the movie and discuss the differences—it’s a great way to build comprehension!
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Join us at POJO's for a night of fun while supporting our school! Bring the whole family to play, laugh, and connect with other school families while helping raise money for our students. Reed PTO will earn 20% cash back on all purchases during the party. Be sure to show them this flyer or tell them you are with Reed Elementary.
Thursday, March 12 from 5-7pm
$10 per person = 30 game tokens and unlimited bumper cars and carousel rides.
$15 large cheese pizza
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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. |
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!
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Kindergarten 101: Welcome to the Future!
Families of incoming kindergarten students are invited to attend Parent University: Kindergarten 101 on Tuesday, March 24 at 6 p.m. at Swan Falls High School (7300 S. Linder Road).
This event is designed for parents of the Kindergarten Class of 2026 and will include a Q&A session with principals from each elementary school to answer your questions and help you and your child prepare for the start of the school year.
Also mark your calendars for April 15! Incoming kindergarten families are invited to attend an Open House at your child’s school. More information will be shared soon.
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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.
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Location: Reed Elementary School
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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- 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.
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Michele Moore, Principal
mlmoore@kunaschools.org
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Q Buckley, Vice Principal
qdbuckley@kunaschools.org
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If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.
- (208) 955-0275
- https://reed.kunaschools.org/
- 1670 Linder Road, Kuna ID 83634
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