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Henrico, VA
Joined September 2016
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HEARTWARMING: Watch, as Ward ES teachers and staff react to a surprise visit from Kayla, their student who has recently been battling cancer. Kayla and her grandfather, @RFDVA Cpt. Greg Johnson, brought personalized gifts for 16 teachers who visited during treatments last fall...
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NEXT WEEK: Teacher Appreciation Week! Join us in celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week from May 3-7! Here in Henrico and throughout the nation we pause to honor the dedicated work of teachers for the critical role they play in the lives of our students and our communities.
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Ward ES celebrated an amazing Read Across America week with many dress up days, an author visit from Natascha Wing, a reading/dance party, and a read aloud from The Philadelphia Eagles’ Kvon Wallace -a proud Ward alum!!#readersmakeleaders #ReadAcrossAmerica
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While the school year will begin using a fully virtual format, students still need school supplies! Help by dropping off supplies at Pop-Up School Supply Drive, Thursday from 1:30-3 p.m., @MadScienceCVA in Glen Allen. (Drive-thru format and mask-use) henricoschools.us/2020/07/28…
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NEW: The Henrico School Board votes 5-0 to *APPROVE* fully virtual learning to begin the 2020-21 school year. More information to be communicated to employees and families soon, as well as on a continuing basis. But first, we wanted to quickly share the immediate news.
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HCPS educators: Need some PL this summer to help you build skills in online/distance learning? We’ve got you covered! The Online Educator’s Workshop- personalized, asynchronous, and live-facilitated courses. Check out our commercial to learn more youtu.be/1Gp38auYqdg
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#Edflix Season 3 is now up and running and offers optional summer review and enrichment opportunities for our learners, as well as teacher support. Enjoy! @kdbostain @MikeDussault4 @amseelyeducator @llhughes blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/…
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Our teachers & staff are working hard to close out the school year & provide you with an opportunity to pick up your child’s belongings. This is also a time that you may return your child’s library books & safety patrol belts. Please read these instructions carefully for details.
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Ward’s excited to celebrate the achievements of our students this school year with virtual End of the Year Awards Ceremonies! Your child's teacher will send you the link to access the ceremonies. Ceremonies will be recorded & made available to families that are not able to attend
Should schools start before Labor Day in 2021? Let us know what YOU think by taking a short survey! Visit henricoschools.us/2021-22-ca… and give us your feedback. The survey closes Wednesday, June 3 at 8 a.m.
A lot happened yesterday in Henrico! School officials have 5 plans for reopening in the fall; the School Board won't consider year-round school the following year; some businesses are reopening today; an unemployment update. We'll get you caught up: buzzsprout.com/748349/377133…
Calendar for 2021-22 was a topic on social media this week. Today, School Board directed HCPS staff to take "extended school year" (aka "year-round school") off the table. Next week, expect a survey and more info on starting school BEFORE or AFTER Labor Day in 2021. Stay tuned...
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NEW signs going up on our school playgrounds this week! The following areas will reopen: school playgrounds, ball fields, basketball courts and tennis courts. Please continue to follow CDC guidelines, practice social distancing while on school grounds, and wash your hands.
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Watch our new ‘Henrico Edflix’ user guide to see the variety of learning experiences available now: youtube.com/watch?v=jrJiptzA…! For more about our distance/virtual learning plans and options, visit our ‘Henrico Edflix’ page: blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/hlp/…
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Because of the health crisis and stay-at-home order, we're unable to hold kindergarten registration right now. We'll announce a new registration date as soon as we can. For now, please prepare required forms and documentation: henricoschools.us/registrati…. We are excited to meet you!
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Schools are closed for 2019-20, but HCPS’ ‘“Commonly Asked Questions” page will continue to give you the latest updates. henricoschools.us/2020/03/24…
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LET'S GET THE WORD OUT! As of Monday, HCPS will now have 14 “grab and go” curbside meal distribution points. Open to all students as well as others 18 and under. Please note that adults must be accompanied by each child who needs a meal. Details: henricoschools.us/covid19/gr…
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"We will get through this together, and I promise you that the dedicated team at Henrico County Public Schools will work to make our students, our families, and one another, very proud." A message from Superintendent @AmyCashwell...
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Starting Monday, March 16, Henrico County Public Schools will be closed for students for two full weeks of school (through Friday, March 27). Please read the full details here: henricoschools.us/covid19/
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