F.C. Reed Middle School- From the Principal

November 2007

The phrase “busy as a bee” describes how the students, staff and parents

have started the school year at F.C. Reed.  From the opening days of the

Back to School BBQ, to the homecoming parade, two sports seasons

coming to an end, classroom events and field trips, we have filled many

activities into the first two months of school.  Many of these events would

not be possible without you, the parents, who have donated time, food,

ideas, and encouragement to the students and staff.  Thank you for

making a difference with your support.

Academically, the rigorous MEAP testing is complete and teachers have

returned to their grade level curriculum.  I am proud of the dedication of

our students and the seriousness they placed on the test.   I know they did

their best, and we anxiously await the results in mid-January.

November brings the end of the first marking period and parent-teacher

conferences!    It is our goal to see 100% of our parents!  Please return

the conference time slip so the office can schedule an appointment with

our child’s teacher.  Encore teachers will be available to meet with you on

a walk-in basis.  If you are unable to attend the regular scheduled

conferences, please call your child’s teacher to schedule an alternative

time to discuss your child’s progress.   Report cards will be handed out

to you at the conferences and will not be mailed home (until after

conferences).

We ask that all of you help us with a matter that has become somewhat

of a problem here at school.  Students involved in sports or other activities

that do not begin immediately after school have been staying for a half an

hour or more waiting for their practice or game to begin.  These students are

not supervised and this puts a burden on our after school staff who are

responsible for other programs.  Please have your student go home after

school and return when his/her coach or sponsor is here to supervise. 

Student safety is our utmost concern.

Please visit bridgmanschool.com frequently for school news and

opportunities!

I hope all of you have a wonderful fall season,

Lori Graves, Principal