The Wolfpack Weekly News

Nov. 3: Choice Enrollment Opens

Nov. 10: BHS 8th Grade Open House - 6:00pm to 7:30pm (see flyer below)

Nov. 10: Loveland Classical School - 5:30pm to 7:00pm

Nov. 11: MVHS 8th Grade Open House - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Nov. 17: TVHS 8th Grade Open House - 5:00pm tp 6:30pm

Nov. 18: Fall Musical Performance During The Day For Students/Staff

Nov. 19: Fall Musical Performance - 7:00pm

Nov. 20: Fall Musical Performance - 7:00pm

Nov. 23-27: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Dec. 3: LISA Showcase - 5:30pm to 6:00PM

Dec. 8: Choir Concert - 6:00pm

Dec. 11: Winter Dance - 4:15pm to 6:00pm

Dec. 15: Winter Music Showcase - 10:30am to 12:00pm

Dec. 15: Band Concert - 6:00pm

Dec. 18: Q2/S1 Ends

Dec. 18: Q2 Assembly

Dec. 21-Jan. 4: Winter Holiday Break - No School

Hello, Wolfpack families! Our school wrapped up several LISA field trips this week to various high schools across our district to enjoy some amazing performances. This past week, our 8th grade students attended Mountain View High School's performance of "Treasure Island." During the month of October, our 7th grade students attended Loveland High School's performance of "You Can't Take It With You," and students in our music and drama classes had the opportunity to attend Thompson Valley High School's performance of "The Outsiders." We appreciate these opportunities for students to enjoy these amazing productions and learn more about performing arts opportunities at each of our respective high schools!

Have a great week!

Monica Ramos Carlson

Principal, Bill Reed Middle School

Are you looking to show your school spirit with some awesome spiritwear? Look no further! We have added new items to the store! Whether you're looking for t-shirts, hoodies, hats, or other accessories, we've got you covered. Plus, every item sold helps raise funds that go back to support your students and staff at Bill Reed!

Our spiritwear is perfect for wearing to school events, games, or to show off your school pride on a daily basis. The online store makes it easy to order your items. You can choose free local pickup at the Loveland Gonzo Screen Printing & Embroidery shop location, or, if you prefer to pickup at Bill Reed Middle School, under the "Order Special Instructions" at checkout please note school delivery and your student's name, grade, and teacher at checkout. Delivery to your home also available.

Click the link at the bottom to access the store (or scan the QR code to the right on your phone).

Are You a Word Whiz? Join the Thompson School District Spelling Bee!

Calling all spellers! If you love words and want a chance to represent our school, now is your time to shine! The qualification test will take place on December 10 at 9:00 AM in the BRMS library. The top 25 spellers across the district will advance to the official Thompson School District Spelling Bee on January 23, 2027.

To sign up for the qualification test and get instant access to the official study word list, join the Google Classroom using class code tdtjio2j today!

Hey Wolfpack!

This week varsity basketball plays Walt Clark at home Monday, 11/9 and at Turner on Wednesday, 11/11. Playing order is 7,8,6.

JV has a home game Friday, 11/13 against New Vision starting about 4:20pm. Seating is limited so please bring a chair if you can.

GO PACK!

Jayna Custer

Physical Education/Health

Athletic Director

Bill Reed MS

2nd Quarter LISA AAA Details: (October 27–December 3)

Sign Ups: October 19–27
Classes Begin: Tuesday, October 27 (5 weeks/10 classes), Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Thursdays
Showcase Date: Thursday, December 3, 5:30pm-6:00pm *Mandatory Attendance*

BRMS Fall Musical Production : Elf the Musical Jr.

Performances: November 19 & 20

Contact heather.hanks@tsd.org if you have questions about our BRMS LISA Program.

Starting on Saturday, November 14, 2026, the Soccer Club will meet every Saturday at 11 am at the BRMS Athletic Field. The meetings will run for about an hour. Please remind your student to bring water and wear sports clothes. The meetings will be cancelled if the GYM is unavailable and weather conditions are not optimal. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mr. Marulanda (christian.marulanda@tsd.org)

The 2026–2027 Bill Reed Middle School Yearbook is officially on sale!

For just $30, your student can have a keepsake filled with memories, friendships, and unforgettable moments from this school year. Don't miss your chance to own a piece of Wolfpack history!

Click here to get your yearbook today!

#BRMS #WolfpackPride #BRMSYearbook

Are you interested in having your student attend a Thompson School District school outside of your assigned neighborhood boundary? The School of Choice application window for the 2027–2028 school year is now open!

• Application Window: November 3, 2026 – January 29, 2027
  

• Who Should Apply: Current TSD students wishing to transfer, as well as out-of-district families currently attending TSD (out-of-district families must reapply each year).
  
  

For more details or to submit an application, visit tsd.org/choice

The link for 9th grade Open Houses, Registration, and Choice Enrollment: Ninth Grade Registration

Please make sure you can access your Parent Portal account TODAY and confirm your student's primary household address is correct: Parent Portal

IF you need to update your students primary household address, please send a picture of your most recent City of Loveland/Xcel bill OR the top page of your lease to angela.wilson@tsd.org . The picture needs to be of the entire page, listing YOUR name and the SERVICE/RESIDENTIAL address. It cannot be updated through Parent Portal.

To find your boundary school, please click: SCHOOL BOUNDARY LOCATOR and enter your address.

If you have questions, please contact Central Registration at centralregistration@tsd.org or 970-613-6877.

Discover each high school's unique programs, meet dedicated teachers and staff, and explore the campuses that could be your student’s future home!

Open House Schedule:

• Berthoud High School: November 10th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Loveland Classical School: November 10th from 5:30pm - 7:00pm
• Mountain View High School: November 11th from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
• Thompson Valley High School: November 17th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm️

Don’t miss this chance to see what each school has to offer!

Learn more: https://www.tsd.org/enroll/grade-9

BECOME A SPARTAN!

Join us for an exciting evening at Berthoud High School — perfect for families looking to choice/open enroll, learn more about our STEM program, or get connected if you are a BHS “newbie”!

We want to hear from our families and community members about how we are doing, both from an individual school perspective and throughout the entire district.

Please take a few minutes to give us this important feedback! Learn more or complete the survey: https://www.tsd.org/climate-and-culture The survey closes on November 13th.

Important: If you have a child enrolled in a TSD charter school, you will participate in a separate climate and culture survey process in the future. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school.

Students earn Pride Tickets for showing positive behavior and can use them at our School Store or enter them into a weekly prize drawing.

To help keep our rewards stocked, we’ve created an Amazon Wish List. Donations directly support student incentives and our PBIS program.

PBIS Wish List:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Q5FFPEPRLWOI?ref_=wl_share

Thank you for supporting our students and helping us celebrate positive choices!

All instructional fees, class course fees and sports fees as applicable have been posted to your student's portal account. Please check your student's portal account for any outstanding fees they may have.

Online Payment Option: Campus Payments

Campus Payments is an online payment system for parents to use as an option to make fee payments by credit or debit card. Parents can pay student fees directly from their parent portal accounts. Parents can pay fees in the portal account by navigating to the fees tab and adding fees owed to their cart. Campus Payments currently accepts Visa, MasterCard and Discover.

You can also pay in the BRMS main office with a credit card, cash or check.

If you have applied and been approved for free and reduced meals and still see a fee on your student's account, please email a copy of your approval letter to Tracy Ubrun at tracy.ubrun@tsd.org so we can clear your student's fees.

Thompson School District's Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy is designed to reduce distractions, improve student engagement, and support safe, productive learning environments.

This page explains the policy in plain language. For the complete legal policy, view Board Policy JICJ.

At Bill Reed Middle School, students will follow our policy of Away for the Day.

• Upon entering our school building each day, students will be required to put their phones away in either a backpack or locker. Students may not have cell phones or personal devices in their pockets.
• Devices must remain away and unseen the entire school day, including during lunch, passing periods, and lunch time.
• Students may resume access to their devices outside after dismissal.

Please see the TSD Website and Board Policy for more information.

This year, we’re launching our Positive Attendance Campaign to encourage students to be present, engaged, and ready to learn every day. Research shows that regular attendance is one of the most important factors in academic success—when students miss school, they miss opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive.

Our goal is to celebrate and support good attendance while also helping families remove barriers that make “showing up” difficult. Here’s how we’ll be working together this year:

• Celebrating consistency: Students with strong attendance will be recognized with fun incentives and shout-outs.
  

• Family partnership: If challenges come up, our staff is here to problem-solve with you.
  

• Building a culture of showing up: Together, we can create a school environment where every student feels valued, supported, and excited to be here.

We know that mornings can be tough, illnesses happen, and family responsibilities can be overwhelming. But every day your child is in school makes a difference. Thank you for partnering with us to help your student—and our whole community—reach their potential.

Please refer to the document, "How sick is too sick", from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) when deciding if students or staff should stay home due to symptoms of illness. Reach out to our health office staff if you have questions.

Safe 2 Tell Colorado

http://safe2tell.org/safe2tellcolorado

Make a Report. Make a Difference.

1-877-542-7233

http://safe2tell.org/

No matter where you live in the U.S., you can easily access 24/7 emotional support. Call or text 988 or visit the Lifeline Chat to chat with a caring counselor.

Please make sure you can access your Parent Portal account TODAY: Parent Portal

Almost all communications are sent out through email. Please make sure your email address is updated through Parent Portal. You may also find grades, teacher emails, missing assignments, and attendance information on Parent Portal.

Please make sure your student's primary household address, listed on Parent Portal, is up to date: https://thompsonco.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/thompson.jsp

IF you need to update your students primary household address, please send a picture of your most recent City of Loveland/Xcel bill OR the top page of your lease to angela.wilson@tsd.org . The picture needs to be of the entire page, listing YOUR name and the SERVICE/RESIDENTIAL address. It cannot be updated through Parent Portal.

To find your boundary school, please click: SCHOOL BOUNDARY LOCATOR and enter your address.

Keep your Chromebook safe! Learn more about insurance options and pricing at tsd.org/its > Tech 4 All > Chromebook Insurance. One break is typically more expensive than the cost of insurance.

The BRMS attendance line is available 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Report your child’s absence on the Parent Portal. Step-by-step instructions here. Or you can call the school attendance line to report the absence at 970-613-7290.

Please remember to bring your ID with you when you come to the school to pick up your student. Anyone signing a student out from school before the end of the school day will be asked to present an ID before the student will be released each and every time.

Please also be aware that the curbside in front of BRMS is the designated unloading and loading lanes for school buses. Please do not park in the bus lanes during designated hours as posted.

Please follow the parking signage and be mindful of traffic patterns in the front of our school building (4th St.) and on the west side of our building (Harrison Ave.) during drop off and pick up each day. Buses need ample space to pull in and park and must be able to access these locations each day for the safety of our students. Please help remind your students to utilize our crosswalk on the corner of Harrison & 4th St. when crossing the street. Thank you for playing your part to ensure safety each morning and afternoon.

Classes are from 8:50am to 4:05pm on M-T-Th-F. The cafeteria opens at 8:30am and the front door at the main entrance will open at 8:40am. Students cannot be on campus before 8:30am and must leave campus when they are released at the end of the day. Classes begin promptly at 8:50am. Students arriving after 8:50am will be considered tardy.

Wednesday, classes are from 9:50am to 4:05pm. The cafeteria opens at 9:30am and the front door at the main entrance will open at 9:40am. Students cannot be on campus before 9:30am and again must leave campus when they are released at the end of the day.

During periods of inclement weather, Thompson School District is occasionally faced with the difficult decision on whether or not to close schools. You can find more information about this process and how these announcements are communicated here:

https://www.tsd.org/departments/communications/school-closing-delayed-start

This resource contains policies required by law to be distributed to students and parents/guardians.

https://www.tsd.org/about/discipline-code

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rDQUA7rBX6gcwkJ97FQi-wab09JWSlOO/edit

We would like to express our gratitude to our Sponsors for their support in promoting Positive Recognition at BRMS. Their contributions enable us to acknowledge both students and staff who exemplify qualities such as improved attendance, outstanding effort, and excellent class participation.

This recognition program highlights various achievements, including helpfulness to teachers and peers, improved behavior, and the development of excellent study habits. It also honors brave actions, superior attitudes, and contributions that enhance the school climate, ensuring a positive and motivating environment for everyone involved.

Email: tracy.ubrun@tsd.org
Website: https://www.thompsonschools.org/BillReed
Location: 370 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO, USA
Phone: (970) 613-7200 FAX: (970) 613-7287

Office Hours: 8:20am to 4:20pm
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillReedMiddleSchool