Spring Newsletter

Reeds Spring Schools PTO – Read-A-Thon Recap 📚

Thank you to our amazing school community! We’re so proud of our readers and grateful for the support from families and staff—this year’s Read-A-Thon was a big success, and students had a blast reading.

Highlights:

• $7706 Net Funds Raised

• 140,835 Minutes Read

• Top Fundraisers: Elsie Jones, Dartagnan Martinosky, Emily Loftin

• Top Readers: Elijah Wilson, Elsie Jones, Simon Newman, Madelyn Erbelding

• Top School (Minutes Read): Intermediate – 71,109 minutes

• Total Readers: 1,512

• Total Fundraisers: 154

👏 Congrats to Mrs. Waters’ class for the most minutes read and funds raised—and for her earning a chance at a trip to Paris!👏 Shoutout to the Primary School for the highest participation rate!

Important Reminder: RAT Bucks must be spent by April 19, 2026. Unused bucks will expire, and the prize store will not reopen. Prizes will be delivered to schools after sorting.👉 https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/login/

Looking Ahead:📅 Save the Date: March 2, 2027 for our next Read-A-Thon!

Get Involved:We’re looking for a lead coordinator—reach out at ptoreedsspring@gmail.com if you’re interested!

Thanks again for making reading something to celebrate! 💙📖

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Teacher Appreciation Week | May 4–8

Roll out the red carpet for our star staff! ⭐️

Help us bring this year’s celebration to life across Reeds Spring Schools.

A big thank you to our PTO Partners and the unspoken parent volunteers behind the scenes!

• The Funky Twig

• Famous Dave’s Branson

• Simply Baked by Chandler

  
  

Get Involved:We’re looking for volunteers, sponsors, and community partners—contact Kami Reed at kamireed0820@gmail.com to join us!

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Upcoming Craft Fairs

We’ve started a tradition—and we’re excited for Year 3 on November 7, 2026!

🎨 Reserve your booth or plan your visit:https://www.ptoreedsspring.com/events-1/reeds-spring-schools-community-connects-arts-craft-show-2026

Get Involved:We’re looking for a lead coordinator and 10 enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this event to life. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity—but it takes a team!

📅 Committee formation begins by June 1, 2026📧 Interested? Contact: ptoreedsspring@gmail.com ASAP

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Also Happening Soon

Love craft fairs? Come support local vendors—including Reeds Spring students and adults—at this upcoming event:

PLAY IT FORWARD Beach Volleyball Club — 2026 Craft Fair Fundraiser

“Invest in Youth. Inspire Character. Play It Forward.”

🗓 Saturday, May 2 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Volleyball Beach Ozark, 1198 W State Hwy NN, Ozark, MO

This event supports athletes competing locally and nationally—helping shape the next generation in skill and character. Some Reeds Spring students are involved in this nonprofit program.

🔗 Learn more or register:https://givebutter.com/pifcraftfair2026

Want to play in the 4-Person Volleyball Mixer Tournament that day? Visit:https://volleyballlife.com/event/36396?tab=information

Contact: pif.erica@gmail.com