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August 29 Cheetah Chatter

Posted Date: 8/29/25 (2:51 PM)
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Cheetah Chatter

August 29, 2025
 

Showing our SPOTS!

The first week of school was a success!

Thank you for partnering with Reed to help make your child's transition back to school a smooth one. Our teachers have enjoyed getting to know their new classes, and we’ve all had a wonderful time welcoming our new kindergarteners.

Our students have had a fantastic start to the year! They are showing their SPOTs and making us proud every day.

Our 5th graders have been outstanding role models for our incoming Cheetahs!

Parents, we appreciate your patience as we navigated morning drop off and afternoon pick up. You helped things to go smoothly, and we could not have done it without you!
 
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SPOTs

At Reed we believe
Success is:
Practicing respect
Opting for Compassion and
Taking Responsibility
 
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Meet more of our staff

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ERR

Ms. Shea, Mr. Cedric, Ms. Celeste, Ms. Shameka, Ms. Amanda, Ms. Reno, Mrs. McGrew, Ms. Brittany, and Mrs. Dowers
 
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Title and EL Staff

Mrs. Gordon, Mrs. Peterson, Ms. Shimada, Ms. Rose, Mrs. Fellin and Ms. Juarez
 
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Cafeteria

Mrs. Sherrod, Ms. Christine, Ms. Rebecca, Ms. Stacey, and Mrs. Cox
 
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Reed Elementary Staff 2025-2026

 
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School Hours

Supervision for students does not start until 8:30 a.m.
Please do not drop your child off before 8:30

8:30 a.m.-- Students may begin arriving. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria.
8:50 a.m.-- School Begins
3:35 p.m. -- End of Day

**Early Release every Wednesday at 1:30**
 
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Bikes, Scooters, and Wheels: Campus Guidelines

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!
 

Cell Phones and Smart Watches

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 students with cell phones 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).

Please help us protect instruction and social interaction time for our Cheetahs!
 
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Friendly Reminders

  • All parents need to ring the buzzer at the front door upon arrival.
  • Parents coming into the building must check in at the office first. We appreciate your help with this policy.
  • If your child has a change in their after school plan, please make sure to contact their teacher or the front office.
 
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Important Dates

*September 1st: No School
*October 3rd: No School
*October 8th-9th: Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:30 PM Early Release Schedule)
*October 10th: Teacher In-Service Day (No School)
*November 4th: Election Day (No School)
*November 24-28th: Thanksgiving Break (No School)
 
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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.
  • Use designated cross walks to access the parking lot or playgrounds.
  • 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.
 

Supporting your child's academic progress:

  1. 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).
  2. Get involved with Reed PTO. This organization supports the school through planning, volunteering and fundraising. Email reedptokuna@gmail.com for more information. 
  3. Ask your child about his/her day. Be specific (ex: tell me about math today.)
  4. See Reed website for updated calendar and district information.
  5. Follow Reed Elementary School on Facebook!
  6. Be familiar with school regulation and policies found in the Student Handbook.
  7. Please keep nurse informed of any special needs (medical conditions, medicine changes, family circumstances, psychological support, etc.)
  8. Check your child’s backpack each evening for important documents. 
 
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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.
 
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Helpful Links

School Calendar 2025-2026
Start and Release Times
Transportation
 
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Mrs. Moore

mlmoore@kunaschools.org
 
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Mr. Q.

qdbuckley@kunaschools.org
 
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Contact Us

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