| Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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| RPS Live! – Please join us TONIGHT at 7 pm for our next installment of RPS Live! With advocacy season in full swing, I'm thrilled to have some of our best advocates on the show: our students! Sydney Wright from Open HS, Jazz Miles from Richmond Community HS, and Anthony Rodriguez-Ortiz from George Wythe HS will share their advocacy priorities; plus, we'll learn all about the state legislative process from RPS Director of Advocacy and Outreach Matthew Stanley. I hope you can join us on our Facebook page!
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| COVID Vaccination Clinic Update – The clinic originally scheduled for tomorrow, January 20, at Miles Jones ES is cancelled. It will be rescheduled for January 24, from 4 - 7 pm.
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| Student Advisory Council Spotlight – Sydney Wright sure has been busy this month! She's served as the January Student Representative to the School Board, is on RPS Live! tonight, and is taking over the RPS Instagram account this week. I'm proud to have her on my Student Advisory Council and grateful for all the ways she's brining her voice to the table. Thank you, Sydney!
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- A huge shout-out to Chasity Rodriguez, the Southside Hub Coordinator, for going above and beyond for the team. We appreciate your leadership!
- Ms. Kimberly Diaz is truly an asset to our Exceptional Education team at John B. Cary ES. She goes above and beyond to build authentic relationships with our scholars and their families. Ms. Diaz supports her colleagues through proactive communication and ongoing collaboration. Keep up the great work!
- I want to shout out Swansboro ES office associates, Mrs. Sarah Sheets and Mrs. Deborah Holliday, for all they do in the front office. Their hard work and dedication are genuinely appreciated!
- The Family at the Joy and Pride of Northside (John Marshall High School) does it again! Thank you so much to the following teachers for assisting with SOL testing today! Because of your pleasant smiles, and willingness to assist, testing so far has been a success! Ms. Wilson, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Braxton, Ms. Chavis, Mr. Williams, Mr. Smith, Ms. Barbour, Ms. Loudermilk, Mrs. MacRae, Mr. Butler, Ms. Parrish, Mr. Davis, Mrs. Quash, Mrs. James, Mrs. McDonnough, and Mr. Cathey.
- Ms. Felecia Artis of John Marshall HS, what did we do to deserve the love and assistance you give us?! Although many people contact you throughout the day, you make sure we don't have a long wait time and all of our concerns are addressed! Thank you so much!
- Chimborazo Elementary School would like to highlight our custodian, Mr. Green! He is truly the glue that allows our school to operate each day. Despite being short-handed, he continues to efficiently complete every task that is asked of him with a positive attitude! The care he demonstrates for the staff, students, and building is unmatched and we are so appreciative! Thank you!
- I would like to give a huge shout-out to two amazing students from Armstrong High School. They did a fantastic job representing Armstrong on Sunday, at the Dr. King Legacy Virtual Showcase, sponsored by the Continental Societies of Richmond. Aniya Rawl and Natoryae Carter – great job, ladies!
- It only takes a kind word and thoughtfulness to make someone feel appreciated. Thank you for acknowledging that my work is not in vain. I appreciate your gifts last week: Ms. Claiborne, Col. Day, Dr. Banister, Ms. James, Mr. Nunez, Mr. Taylor, Ms. Simons, Ms. Smith Mr. Watson, and Mr. Wester.
- Shout out to Tomorrow Loft Pickens and Tiffany Westbrook of the Richmond Virtual Academy for maintaining a high level of engagement and ensuring equity of voice for their students!
- I'd like to give a shout-out to Mr. Kemper at Huguenot High School for taking a 3-hour window out of his holiday on January 17, to do a study/review session for his history students in preparation for the SOL taking place on January 18. He didn't have to, but he did!
- I would like to take some time to recognize Ms. Linda Wood (Associate Director of Early Childhood) and Mrs. Ise Franck (Early Childhood Family Engagement Manager). Words cannot express my sincere gratitude for these two lovely ladies and their continuous support on a daily basis. No matter the task, they are always available to lend a hand, a listening ear, and proactive solutions to help us get through difficult times. Even in the midst of having their own heavy workloads, they are willing to drop everything and lend support to ensure we are successful. Thank you for everything.
- Shout-out to Ms. Walker, lead history teacher, for your undeniable show of compassion and caring during principal week. You always come through with awesome gifts of gratitude. You are appreciated.
- Shout-out to Ms. Claiborne for always stepping up to ensure that our school runs smoothly. You are appreciated.
- Shout-out to Ms. Reives and Mr. Elie for working with and ensuring that students were able to produce their works of art in the Oratorical contest.
- Shout-out to Mr. Jamison for your patience during testing and always ensuring that things are organized.
- I want to give a shout-out to Ms. Blount at J.B. Fisher Elementary School for welcoming my little girls with the warmest smile and most cheerful attitude every morning when we arrive at school. I have come to rely on that smile and warmth every morning maybe even more than my own children. Ms. Blount - "I am proud of who you are!" – thank you for making me feel like I am a part of your community.
- I want to give a shout out to Ms. Krenik "The Great" at J.B. Fisher Elementary School. Like all teachers, she has gone above and beyond throughout the pandemic, working in the hardest of circumstances with scarce resources. Ms. Krenik lives out a commitment to equity and truly sees each of her students as the whole person that they are. Thank you for ensuring my daughter is challenged and supported each and every day in your classroom. We truly love you.
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| 2022-23 Open Enrollment Applications – The deadline for families to submit open enrollment applications for the 2022-23 school year is Tuesday, February 1, at 4:30 pm. Students can apply to up to 3 out-of-zone schools, plus Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts, if eligible, via the lottery. Please note that we will not accept late applications for any reason. Visit our website for more information or attend the virtual information session on Tuesday, January 25, at 6 pm.
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| R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence – Don't miss the opportunity to nominate your teacher for the R.E.B. Awards for Teaching Excellence. Award winners receive grants up to $15,000 to support any professional learning adventure they wish to pursue, anywhere in the world! Nominations are open until February 22.
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| In-Home Vaccination – The Richmond City Health District is offering to bring vaccinations to your home if you can't get to a clinic (amazing!). See the flyers below for more information.
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| Testing at Richmond Raceway – The Richmond Raceway is serving as one of the state's COVID-19 Community Testing Centers (CTC). To make an appointment, click here and enter zip code 23222. The CTC operates at Gate 7, 4690 Carolina Avenue, and is open Saturdays - Tuesdays, from 9 am - 6 pm.
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| Important Links – Last updated on December 15, 2021.
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