Cheetah Chatter! August 21, 2026

Posted Date: 08/21/26 (03:32 PM)

First full week--we did it!

What a fabulous first full week of school!

Thank you to everyone who helped our Cheetahs transition each morning and get home safely in the afternoon. Parents, thank you for your patience in the parking lot, for using the crosswalks, and for waiting in designated areas. You truly helped keep things running smoothly and ensured our days started on time—we deeply appreciate your partnership!

Please remember, if you need anything at all, feel free to reach out to your child's classroom teacher. Our hearts are full as we kick off this new school year and journey with your child(ren)!

A Few Reminders & Resources

Change of Clothes: Please consider sending a spare change of clothes in your child’s backpack (especially for students in the younger grades) to keep on hand just in case of any spills or accidents.
Family Resources: As we kick off this new school year, we want to remind our school community that we are here to support you. If you or your family are in need of any resources, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher so they can connect you with our school social worker.

Have a fantastic and relaxing weekend!

Visiting classes and safety review

Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Loveland, Ms. Nicole, and Detective Casey visited classrooms this week to review safety information with our Cheetahs!

Safety protocols reviewed included:

Evacuation drills
Reverse evacuation drills
Hall checks
Lockdowns

Our students were showing their SPOTS and did a fabulous job listening to expectations and asking great questions!

Keeping Personal Belongings Safe

To help students stay focused on learning and to keep their favorite items safe, we ask that personal belongings stay at home. The only exception is playground balls, which students are welcome to bring for recess. Thank you for supporting your child by keeping school a place for learning and play!

Drop Off/Pick Up Reminders

Safety of your child(ren) is our priority. Please pick up and drop off your child in the designated areas.
Be patient, especially as we start the school year and the pick/up drop off routines are new to many families. We will have staff to support you and others outside.
Give yourself extra time to safely drop off/pick up.
Be patient with other parents/guardians in the drop off/pick up line.
No drop off/pick up in the bus lane.
Do not park in the drop off/pick up lane. If you need to park, use a designated parking spot.
Drop off may begin no earlier than 8:30am.
Pull forward as far as you can. Discuss with your child(ren) the type of car (color, make, model) you will be in at pick up.
Use designated cross walks to access the parking lot or sidewalks.
Call the office by 2:00pm if there will be a change in the way your child will normally go home so the teacher can be made aware. (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) Notify the office of changes by 12:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Important Safety Information

Students may not be dropped off prior to 8:30 AM, and do not have supervision on the playground for students until 8:30.
Students that are eating breakfast at school can enter the cafeteria beginning at 8:30 AM. Students that are not eating breakfast at school should line up by their classroom door.
Please help us keep your children safe by not dropping them off unsupervised before the allowed times.
Only students and staff are allowed inside the school gates beginning at 8:30 AM.

Mark your calendar for these important dates!

September 7: No School-Labor Day

September 15: School Pictures

September 30 Parent/Teacher Conferences (More information to come)

October 1: Parent/Teacher Conferences (More Information to come)

October 2: No School-Fall Break

October 9: No School-Professional Development

October 26: Picture Retake Day

November 3: No School-Election Day

November 6: End of Trimester 1

Supporting Your Child's Academic Progress

Volunteer in the classroom or on field trips. We welcome your expertise! To become a volunteer, please fill out the volunteer form (available on the district website).
Get involved with Reed PTO. This organization supports the school through planning, volunteering and fundraising. Email reedptokuna@gmail.com for more information.
Ask your child about his/her day. Be specific (ex: tell me about math today.)
See Reed website for updated calendar and district information.
Follow Reed Elementary School on Facebook!
Be familiar with school regulation and policies found in the Student Handbook.
Please keep nurse informed of any special needs (medical conditions, medicine changes, family circumstances, psychological support, etc.)
Check your child’s backpack each evening for important documents.

Bikes, Scooters, and Wheels

To help keep all students, families, and staff safe, we ask that no motorized bikes, scooters, segways, or similar devices be used on campus. Additionally, all bikes and scooters must be walked—not ridden—while on school grounds, including sidewalks, pick-up/drop-off areas, and blacktops. For safety reasons, skateboards, rollerblades, and similar items are not permitted on campus during school hours. Thank you for supporting a safe and welcoming environment for everyone!

Early Release Wednesdays

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.

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.

Cell phones and smart devices

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

For that reason, we have any students with cell phones turn them off/silence and leave them in their backpacks during the school day (except for 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 for our Cheetahs!