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Calendar Reminder – Don't forget, all RPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, in observance of Memorial Day. We wish everyone a safe holiday weekend and look forward to seeing you back in school on Tuesday, May 30!
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| Riddick Parker, Jr. STEM Tech Lab – Earlier this week, we dedicated the Riddick Parker Jr. GWHS-JMU STEM Tech Lab at George Wythe HS in honor of the late Principal Parker. The STEM lab will give students hands-on experience in electronics, robotics, programming, advanced manufacturing, and engineering. Enormous gratitude to James Madison University and the JMU Professor in Residence program for making this possible!
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| Remembering Ms. Morton – I'm saddened to share that Ms. Brenda Morton, beloved instructional assistant at Fairfield Court ES, recently passed. A dedicated employee who served RPS since the 1990s, Ms. Morton absolutely loved working with children. She was a lively spirit, whose energy and laughter will be missed by all. If so moved, please share your memories of Ms. Morton here, and please join me in sending love to her family and friends.
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| With great appreciation,
Jason
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- Facility Services would like to send a huge shout-out to Wayne "Bubba" Salmon who continues to go above and beyond his duties. Mr. Salmon was nominated for the 2023 RPS Shines Support Staff of the Year Award. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and generous with his time. He truly exemplifies what it means to serve with love. We are so happy to have you as a member of our team. Thanks for all that you do!
- Shout-out to an amazing fifth grade team at Cardinal Elementary School! You are absolute warriors. You have stared down the challenges of this year and have never backed down! Your students have learned to be fearless because of you. I'm happy to fight alongside you anytime!
- Shout-out to a fierce fourth grade team at Cardinal Elementary School. This year was tough but you have proven you all are tougher! You are absolute warriors! Thank you for inspiring us with the tenacity you bring to work each day. I'd fight alongside you anytime!
- Shout-out to Ms. Nikki Benjamin at Southampton Elementary for doing an extraordinary job as testing coordinator. Her calm energy keeps others grounded during this testing and end-of-the-year buzz. She has been doing such a great job organizing everything and answering the ten million and one questions that everyone has been asking her. She does this kindly and still remembers to ask students individualized questions about their day as she sees them in the halls. We appreciate you, Ms. Benjamin. Keep spreading your sunshine.
- Shout-out to Ms. Kim Wright at Southampton Elementary. She is always willing to support you whether you are on her immediate team or not. She goes above and beyond her duties to make sure the students are supported and everything is accomplished. She is a very welcoming and positive presence in the building. Ms. K. Wright makes the school feel like a family. Thank you for being a phenomenal team player.
- I would like to give a huge, well-deserved shout-out to the marvelous Mrs. Graham at the marvelous Miles Jones Elementary School. Mrs. Graham is the consummate professional, a gifted educator and leader, and an amazing administrator who makes the faculty and staff feel genuinely appreciated; additionally, she loves our kiddos with all her heart. We love you, Mrs. Graham!
- I would like to shout-out Ms. Vollmer and the Typecast cast and crew at Albert Hill MS for having an amazing show!!
- Shout-out to our amazing testing coordinator at Bellevue Elementary, Gina Powell! Everything with SOL testing has run so smoothly thanks to her organizational skills. Despite all the work it takes, she does it all with a smile on her face.
- I want to commend Ms. Rebecca Parks, transition mentor teacher at Armstrong High School, for the tremendous job she did facilitating student interviews for the Start on Success program. Her students were extremely well prepared and did an excellent job in their interviews. Kudos, Ms. Parks!
- Let's give a special shout-out to Ms. Saraisa Simpson, our outstanding family liaison at Oak Grove. She consistently demonstrates her dedication to teamwork, going above and beyond to fill any gaps that arise. Ms. Simpson is a true advocate for both our staff and leadership, and her genuine care for our families and students shines through in everything she does.
- I'd like to celebrate two of our Oak Grove-Bellemeade Elementary staff who recently completed their master's degrees. Kudos to you Ms. Lee Resnick and Mrs. Eunique Bryant!
- Shout-out to Nurse AJ at Westover Hills Elementary! She does a great job of affirming students, communicating in a way that validates their concerns, and collaboratively making a plan so that their physical and academic needs are being met. Nurse AJ, thank you for caring for our students so well!
- Shout-out to Mrs. Ulanda Friday, ICC at George Wythe High School. Mrs. Friday is scheduled to retire on June 30 with 38 years of service to RPS and our students with disabilities. The staff and students of GWHS are losing a true gem. Mrs. Friday is nurturing, professional and generous. She is always available to lend a helping hand and a word of encouragement to the students. In case you didn't know, Mrs. Friday is known as the OICC (Original Instruction Compliance Coordinator) because she was the first official Instructional Compliance Coordinator for Richmond City Public Schools. Because of her extensive knowledge and support to the GWHS community and students with disabilities, she paved the way for all Richmond City Public Schools to have a school-based ICC. Today we celebrate Ms. Ulanda Friday and thank her for her years of service, knowledge, and support. She is truly an asset to RPS and will be missed. Happy retirement!
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| Teach With Love at RPS – If you know of a great teacher who might like to join the RPS team, please tell them to apply now! We're now offering bonuses of up to $12,000 for new hires who sign their commitment letters by Thursday, June 1.
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| Decision Day Announcements – Class of 2023, please keep sharing your Decision Day news with us at outreach@rvaschools.net. Thank you!
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| 2023-24 Preschool & Kindergarten Enrollment Events – Join us for our upcoming preschool and kindergarten enrollment events. For more information, please email enrollrps@rvaschools.net. All children enrolled while at the event will be entered into a raffle to win a bike!
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