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Dear #RPSStrong Family,
Tonight's updates:
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| Important Calendar Update – On Tuesday, March 28, Virginia will hold a special election to fill the 9th District Senate seat vacated by Congresswoman McClellan. The following schools – which are voting sites for this election – will have asynchronous learning on that day: Barack Obama ES, Carver ES, John B. Cary ES, John Marshall HS, Linwood Holton ES, Mary Munford ES, and Richmond Community HS. All other schools will proceed with a regular in-person schedule.
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| ART 180 Teen Kickback – Students in grades 8 through 12 are invited to attend a Teen Kickback Game Night tonight, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm, at ART 180. Stop by, have some fun, and learn more about ART 180.
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| 2023 RPS Fine Arts Festival – Don't forget to check out the 2023 RPS Fine Arts Festival from 10 am - 4 pm tomorrow, March 11, at Huguenot HS. Our students and teachers have poured their hearts into preparing for this year's showcase and I know they'd love to see you!
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| Arts in Our Schools Spotlight – Today's story comes to us from youth activist and artist Ta'Dreama McBride, a junior at Open HS. Ta'Dreama shares how she blends these two worlds together to effect change in her community.
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| John Marshall Men's Basketball Tickets – John Marshall will take on Radford in the Class 2 Boys State Championship game at 6:30 pm tomorrow, March 11, at the Siegel Center. Tickets may be purchased online – kids 6 and under are free. See you there!
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| Arrive Alive – Students at George Wythe HS are raising awareness about the dangers of distracted and unsafe driving through a state-wide campaign called Arrive Alive. CBS 6 sat down with three GWHS students – who have been personally impacted by drunk or distracted driving – to learn how they are encouraging their peers to stay safe on the road.
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| BGCMR Summer Camp – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond is currently offering a 20% discount for families who enroll in summer camp by Friday, March 17. Enrollment is open to students in grades 3 through 12. Age requirements, program hours, and enrollment fees vary by location. For details, please visit the BGCMR website.
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- I’d like to shout-out a few teachers from Chimborazo Elementary. Ms. Porter always greets the kids and talks to them before and after school, making them feel welcome. Mrs. Avula asks every student, whether in her class or not, about their day and always has a welcoming smile and attitude! My son’s teacher, Mrs. Russell, is a good teacher with excellent organizational skills and good communication – in and out of class – and is helping my son grow! Ms. Harrison may be the friendliest teacher in school. She's always so positive, and it shows in her class. The kids love her! Lastly, Principal Watkins, gets things done at the school, cares about the school and its success, and makes sure there is a good connection between staff and parents! I’ve seen more positivity among the staff this year than previous years!
- I would like to shout-out Ms. Joynes and Ms. Mankus, the wonderful teachers in the collaborative third grade classroom at Linwood Holton Elementary School. Their classroom is always positive and supportive, and my student loves to go to school each day – he actually runs from the carpool line to the school door!
- I would like to shout-out Mrs. Jennifer Romero and Mrs. Tikisha White for always stepping in to assist the AHS exceptional ed. department no matter what!
- Shout-out to Monica Fecht, Lt. Corbin, Lt. Hawkes, Lt. Nious, and Renesha Parks, and the bulldog family for their unwavering support this week at George Wythe. The collaborative efforts will never be forgotten. A special shout-out to Lead CSA Dixon for leading with love.
- Shout-out to Rachel Robinson, a teacher at Holton, who stepped in to help at the Mind Games tryouts when she saw the need for extra help. She was amazing!
- Shout-out to Erin Callahan at Broad Rock Elementary. She is an amazing school social worker and we’re blessed to have her. Thank you for helping our staff, students, and families. We appreciate your guidance and support. Our school is a better place because of you. Happy School Social Work Week!
- I want to send a huge shout-out to Dr. Probst from Blackwell Preschool. It was so nice to have a principal that made you feel heard, trusted you to do your job, and always put student and staff safety first. Having an administrator that encompassed all of those qualities was truly a treat. You will be missed immensely!
- I wanted to give a huge shout-out to the teachers at RVA. I want to personally thank Dr. Otey, Mr. Baber, Ms. Woolridge, and Ms. Winning for being the best support to my children! They make my children feel safe to soar and accomplish anything they have set on their agenda – not to mention the amount of love they give to all of the RVA children. Keep up the great work, RVA Owls!
- Shout-out to our super school social worker, Rebecca Wood! She is a shining star at Barack Obama Elementary School. Mrs. Wood gets the job done in a personable, professional, and prompt manner. We can always count on her to bring the thunder, the details, and the fun! Happy School Social Worker Week!
- Shout-out to Ms. Leona Barnes, Spanish teacher at Henderson Middle School. Ms. Barnes has been a kind, steadfast presence in our kid's life for two years. We are thankful for the ways she sees and knows our son. ¡Gracias, Señora Barnes! Shout-out to Mr. Darren Blackwell, digital applications teacher at Henderson Middle School. Mr. Blackwell shows a real interest in his students and wants to understand what makes them tick. I appreciate the ways he continues to challenge our son. Thank you, Mr. Blackwell!
- I would like to give a tremendous shout-out to transportation supervisors Terrence Squire, R. Gavin Mosher, Constance Samuels, Anita Love, Nikki Vines-Ross, and all of the bus drivers for the safe and efficient transport of almost a thousand students and staff to and from the Dominion Energy Center. Thank you for your professionalism, dedication, and teamwork!
- I would like to give a huge shout-out to Chanda Hannah, school social worker at Henderson Middle School, for obtaining her LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credentials! Through hard work and dedication, Chanda has achieved her licensure as a clinical social worker during School Social Work Week. She will undoubtedly utilize her LCSW/mental health skills for the benefit of her Henderson students. We are so proud of you, Chanda!
- Thank you to Bridget Davis and Camille Johnson for coordinating the custodial staff professional development session today. Thank you to Mr. Jerrod Randall and Mrs. Regina Ellis for providing an insightful, informative professional development session for the custodial staff members.
- Thank you to the faculty and staff at River City for hosting the professional development for the custodial department. Special thanks to their counseling department and Principal Jackie Murphy-Braxton.
- I would like to shout-out Sheila Cotman at Cardinal Elementary School. Mrs. Cotman is making a difference in the lives of our students. Thank you, Mrs. Cotman, for all you do to make our students successful in mathematics!
- Shout-out to our phenomenal RPS School Social Work team! Happy Friday – the end of a fantastic week of School Social Worker recognition as we "rise up" in service to our students and families!
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| AP Study Sessions – This spring, we're excited to bring back the High 5 Dreams AP Institute – Saturday study sessions with our partners at the National Math & Science Initiative! See the flyer below for information, and please encourage AP students to sign up as soon as possible.
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| ART 180 Summer Residency – There's still time to apply for the ART 180 Atlas Artist Residency program. Ten students from across the city will be selected to spend eight weeks in the Atlas Gallery working alongside a professional artist – all while getting paid! The deadline to apply is March 16. Don't miss this unique opportunity!
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| Teacher Job Fair – Interested in joining the RPS team, or know someone who is? Don't miss our virtual hiring events on Tuesday, March 14, and Thursday, March 16! To register, just scan the QR code below with your phone's camera. To apply for a position, just visit our website.
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| 2023-24 Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment – Preschool and kindergarten enrollment is now open! We're thrilled to offer preschool for eligible 3 and 4-year olds, and kindergarten for all 5-year-olds living in Richmond. Please note: if your student is currently enrolled at an RPS preschool, they will still need to register for kindergarten. For more information, please email enrollrps@rvaschools.net.
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| RVA Men Teach Conference – I'm thrilled to announce the first-ever RVA Men Teach Conference, which will be held on Saturday, April 15, from 8:30 am to 3 pm, at Huguenot HS. Come on out for professional learning, licensure support, networking, and on-the-spot interviews! Registration is free and open to all RPS teachers.
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| Important Links – Last updated on November 14, 2022.
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