Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Dear #RPSStrong Family,

I want to express my profound appreciation to everyone who's emailed me with suggestions regarding our upcoming virtual semester. We're sifting through all these great ideas as we craft our comprehensive reopening plan, which we'll share at the next School Board meeting on August 3. Thank you also to everyone who's submitted questions. They've helped push our thinking in a number of important ways.

So...please keep sending your ideas and your inquiries. Leveraging the collective wisdom of the RPS Family is how we'll craft the best possible plan for our students, families, and staff!

One quick reminder: Don’t forget to tune in for RPS Live! this evening at 7pm on our Facebook page. I’ll be joined by Dr. Tracy Epp, our Chief Academic Officer, to discuss – and take questions about – virtual teaching and learning.

With great appreciation,

Jason

Shout-outs! – Please keep sending them to me at jkamras@rvaschools.net. Thank you!

Shout out to Dr. Stefanie Ramsey for helping me obtain t-shirts and logo transfers for the Lit Limo, and then staying for an hour to help put the transfers on 50 t-shirts!
I have to shoutout the custodial staff at George Wythe High School for doing an exceptional job organizing their supply closets. Kevin Johnson, Mark Randolph, Einya Jones, Sylvia Pollard, George Mayo, and Kiplin Clarke are to be commended for going above and beyond with their organizational skills, all while working in a building where the HVAC is being repaired. Thanks for your dedication, George Wythe Custodial Staff!!!
I would like to give a huge shout out to Ms. Angela Moore, English Department Chair at George Wythe High School. She is working her hardest to make sure every George Wythe student completes all of their modules! She's calling home, using social media, and exercising her (many) connections to reach out to kids. This is amazing! Truly doing whatever it takes, and leading with love! Thank you, Angela!

Student Panel on Policing in Schools – Our fist student-led panel on policing in schools is tomorrow, July 23, at 3 pm. RPS students Kamari Branch, Asia Goode, and Jazz Miles will be co-facilitating the conversation. Make sure to check it out on our Facebook page!

PD for RPS Teachers - We have lots of training planned for the next several weeks in preparation for our virtual semester. Right now, we have webinars on Google Classroom and other topics. For more information and to register, just click here!

Lit Limo – The RPS Lit Limo is on the road this week loaded up with tons of books! Check out the schedule to see when and where you can catch it.

Summer Meal Distribution – See the flyers below for the updated locations and times of our meal distribution program. Please also check the chart after the flyers for the Parks and Rec meal sites.

Important Links – I'll note in orange when there have been additions/updates so you you won't miss anything.

Local, State, and National Public Health Links

Richmond City Health District
City of Richmond COVID-19 Updates
RVA Strong (Hub for Local Support)
Cigna (RPS Healthcare Provider)
Virginia Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)

Local, State, and National Public Education Links

RPS COVID-19 Quick-Links

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