1524 Jacob Ave
San Jose, CA 95118
Office
408-535-6247
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Executive Officers
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It is an unfortunate reality that San Jose Unified
School District no longer provides music instruction for its students.
Fortunately Reed PTA has been able to fund its own private music program with
Ms. Kritzer, lovingly known by the children as "Ms. K".
Ms. Kritzer has years of experience in music, dance,
and musical theater. She has taught music and directed musical plays at Reed
since 2004.
Every class receives music instruction once a week.
Ms. Kritzer uses the Silver Burdett Making Music curriculum, which was
purchased with grant monies secured by Principal Thurston.
Ms. Kritzer also assists the teachers with the annual
International Day song and dance program, along with preparing the children
for twice yearly music performances. Once a year, she directs a musical play
as an after school enrichment activity.
It is only with your continued financial support
through PTA membership dues, tax-deductible donations, and PTA fundraisers
that we can continue and expand this very special and much loved program.
Art Vistas is an art appreciation program. A parent volunteer (docent) will go into the classroom about six times a year. The docent brings a “mini-exhibit” of great works of art into the classroom and conducts an easy to understand discussion with the students. This is followed by a hands-on lesson that provides unique creative opportunities. The students will use a wide variety of art materials and learn about different techniques. Towards the end of the school year, we will have an Art Show where every child will exhibit a masterpiece. If you have ever seen one of these Art Shows, you know what our Reed Artists are capable of! We need your help! This program is solely run by volunteers. To make it possible, we need at least one parent per class to go into the classroom approximately once a month. You do not have to be art savvy or a teacher. The lessons are well laid out and we will provide training before you start. Look for the volunteer sign up sheet in your welcome package! We also need your financial support! All the art supplies are provided and paid for by the PTA. We need your generous donations to stock up on our paints, papers and other supplies.
*The above program description was taken from the California State PTA web site: http://www.capta.org/sections/programs/reflections.cfm
Lego Robotics
Reed Lego Robotics is part of the world wide program FIRST LEGO League (FLL). FLL is an exciting and fun global robotics program that ignites an enthusiasm for discovery, science, and technology in kids. Each year Robotic teams embark on an adventurous Challenge based on current, real-world issues. Guided by a team coach and assisted by mentors, the kids:
Using the yearly Challenges:
No matter what the child’s subject interest, robotics
offers an opportunity for engagement. Whether it is by creativity, technology,
or research, robotics dares kids to test, explore, expand, or completely change
thoughts and approaches for different sciences each year.
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Music
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Art Vistas
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