Cheetah Chatter! October 24, 2025

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (4:18 PM)

A cheetah walks through a sunlit area with fallen autumn leaves.

Cheetah Chatter

October 24, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Next Week

Next week, we are excited to participate in Red Ribbon Week, a nationwide campaign that promotes healthy, safe, and drug-free lifestyles for students of all ages. At Reed, we are committed to teaching our students the importance of making smart, respectful, and healthy choices—both in and out of the classroom.

To show our school spirit and reinforce these important messages, we’ll also be celebrating with Spirit Week! Here’s the schedule:

Crosswalk Use

For the safety of all our students, please use the crosswalk when crossing the street or from the parking lot to the sidewalk. Kindly wait for the duty staff and the crossing light before crossing.

We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for being a positive example for our students!

Cooler Weather Reminder

As the cooler weather settles in, please be sure to send your child to school dressed in layers to keep them comfortable throughout the day. Mornings can be chilly, but classrooms and afternoons often warm up.

Also, we kindly ask that you label your child’s coats, jackets, and outerwear with their name. This helps us return lost items quickly and keeps our lost-and-found from overflowing.

Thank you for your help in keeping everyone warm, comfortable, and organized!

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 .

Reed's Chocolate Basket Is Up For Auction!

Kuna Education Foundation Online Auction Fundraiser

The Kuna Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports Kuna teachers and schools with grants to help fund learning.

Online Auction October 21-31
Winners announced and notified November 3-7
The school whose basket raises the most money will get first pick of their basket theme in 2026

Click here to bid or scan the QR code https://tinyurl.com/kef2025auction

Halloween at Reed

Class Activities

Teachers are organizing school appropriate class celebrations and will share this information with you. All food items for the class party must be commercially produced. We cannot accept homemade goodies.

Parade (3:10-3:30)

We will have a school wide costume parade at the end of the day. 2nd - 5th grade students will put on their costumes a few minutes before the parade. Teachers will lead their classes through the parade. Costumes are not required, but all students will have the opportunity to walk the parade route and see others’ costumes. At the completion of the parade, students will return to their classrooms to gather their belongings. Students will be dismissed from school in their costumes.

Costumes

Kindergarten and 1st grade only – Students in kindergarten and 1st grade will be allowed to come to school with their costumes already on over their clothes
2nd-5th Grade Students - Bring in a bag—Do NOT wear to school
Costumes must fit over clothes.
Students will put costumes on in the classroom over their clothing before the parade. Students should practice putting their costume on by themselves at home.
Students will be dismissed from school in their costumes
Focus on fun, not scary – No blood or gore
No makeup, body, or face paint of any kind
No “costume masks” of any kind
No toy weapons or props

*One of the expectations at Reed is to take Responsibility. It is important that everyone adhere to the costume guidelines to make this a fun and memorable day! Please help us ensure that students are responsible for following these rules. These rules will be strictly followed and enforced.

AVID! Building Relational Capacity

What is Relational Capacity?

Relational capacity refers to the trust, connection, and mutual respect between students and teachers—and among students themselves. Research shows that when students feel known, valued, and supported, they are more willing to take academic risks, collaborate, and stay engaged in learning.

How We Build It Through AVID:

Collaborative Activities: Students work together in structured, supportive ways to build teamwork and communication skills.
Community Circles & Check-Ins: These regular routines give students a chance to share, listen, and connect on a personal level.
Student Voice & Reflection: Students are encouraged to share their goals, challenges, and successes, building confidence and self-awareness.
Teacher-Student Relationships: AVID strategies emphasize knowing each student’s strengths, learning style, and background, helping teachers personalize support.

Why It Matters:

When students feel connected to their peers and teachers, they are more likely to:

Attend school regularly
Stay motivated to learn
Persevere through challenges
Set and reach academic and personal goals

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

*October 27th: Picture Retake Day

*October 27-31: Red Ribbon Week

*October 31st: Halloween Parade

*November 4th: Election Day (No School)

*November 19th: PTO Literacy Night

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

Informational graphic about child nutrition, featuring fruits and vegetables.

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.