| Thursday, January 5, 2023
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Dear #RPSStrong Family,
Tonight's updates:
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| 2023-24 Calendar and Bell Schedule Survey – We need your input on the 2023-24 calendar and bell schedule! We've emailed a unique link to all parents, staff, and secondary students. Please be sure to check both your inbox and spam folders for an email from K-12 Insight. If you didn't receive a link, please email outreach@rvaschools.net and we'll send you a new one within 2 business days. All responses will remain anonymous and no personal information will be shared. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, January 20, at 11:59 pm. Thank you!
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| VDOE Launches New Website – The Virginia Department of Education recently launched a new website. The updated design includes a modern navigation system that allows for easy access to data and resources, along with a great translation feature.
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| RPS Student Creates Animated Children's Book – Ginter Park ES student and author J'ana Price has turned her best-selling children's books, Loving Myself and Finding Myself, into an animated read-along. I urge you to check it out. We're so proud of you, J'ana!
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- The Huguenot Care and Safety Team would like to send a special shout-out to all administrators, counselors, office workers, cafeteria staff, maintenance staff and teachers. We thank you for all that you do.
- My child is a student at Blackwell Preschool and I would like to give a big shout-out to Ms. Phipps for being caring and understanding with my child, who is very shy. Ms. Phipps has been a tremendous help, going above and beyond to make sure my child has been comfortable – being her first time in school and away from her parents. My child now loves going to school and is always excited to see her teacher.
- Shout-out to Beth Stein with Cloud Charts, Inc. for donating 300 cloud chart kits! Beth not only donated these high-quality resources, she also delivered them to schools! Our 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade students will use the charts for hands-on and minds-on learning about weather!
- Shout-out to Ms. Winston and Ms. Holoman at G.H. Reid. Their leadership is caring, thoughtful, and consistent. We appreciate you!
- A huge shout-out to the amazing floating support staff at Summer Hill! Thank you, Sara Aguilar, Andrew Bartley, Kathiayarie Hernandez, Daniel Hollomon, Sonja Matute, and Tatyanna Woodson for all you do! You are greatly appreciated.
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| MLK Week 2023 – Join the Virginia Commonwealth University Office of Community Engagement as they celebrate and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. later this month. To promote your event on the VCU MLK Week website, make sure to complete this form.
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| Open Enrollment Applications – The application window to apply for out-of-zone schools via the Open Enrollment lottery is open through February 1 via the Enroll RPS Portal. This is your opportunity to apply for up to three schools outside of your "zoned school," including Richmond Virtual Academy. (Reminder: This is different from specialty school applications for schools like FMA or Community. That application window closed yesterday.)
A few important notes:
- Families will have until 4:30 pm on February 1, 2023, to submit open enrollment applications.
- We unfortunately cannot accept late applications for any reason. Please plan accordingly.
- As long as your application is submitted before the deadline, the timing of your submission will have no impact on the outcome.
- If you have additional questions, please email us at enrollrps@rvaschools.net.
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| 2024 YAVA Teen Judge Applications – Richmond Public Library is currently accepting applications from students between the ages of 12 and 18 to serve as judges for the 2024 Young Adult Virginia Author (YAVA) Award. Selected teens will participate in a year-long judging process during which they will read, evaluate, and rate the nominated books, and ultimately select the next winner. Applications must be submitted by Tuesday, February 28.
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| Important Links – Last updated on November 14, 2022.
RPS Links
COVID-19 Links
Crisis Support Links
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