Husky Headlines April 8-12 2024

In consultation with the School Board it was decided that on Monday, April 8, Chesterfield County schools will dismiss students three hours and 15 minutes early. All after-school activities are canceled for the afternoon of April 8. Families and employees should make arrangements for this change, which is being made out of an abundance of caution in connection to the April 8 solar eclipse and our traditional release times.

• This early dismissal means buses will return students to their bus stops three hours and 15 minutes earlier than scheduled:

  • Our school’s regular dismissal is 3:55 p.m., April 8 dismissal will be 12:40 p.m. not at 12:55.

  • Only Grades K, 1, 2 will have resource on Monday

  • All students will eat lunch in the classrooms on Monday- no adult visitors for lunch today since the cafe is closed.

The decision to close early is connected to the solar eclipse that will cross North America on April 8. The eclipse will occur during the hours that our schools usually dismiss students for the day. The majority of Chesterfield County students travel by school bus, then walk from bus stops to their homes. During the transition from school to home on April 8, it would be tempting for students to view the eclipse without eye protection. After serious consideration for student safety and in consultation with the School Board, Chesterfield County Public Schools decided to close schools early on April 8 to allow time for students to arrive home safely.

The April 8 eclipse will begin in our area at 2:02 p.m., will be darkest at 3:19 p.m. and will end at 4:31 p.m. While we will not experience a total eclipse, a partial eclipse can be just as dangerous to eyes. CCPS families and employees are urged to follow eclipse guidelines, including always using safe solar glasses or viewers. NASA’s website offers detailed information about how to safely view an eclipse.

April 10

April 10 is a holiday for students and staff members. School is closed on Wed April 10

Dear Parents and Guardians,

At this time of year our school staff begins the planning process for the 2024-2025 school year. Teachers, support staff and administrators give a great deal of thought and input into student class placements and we welcome your input as well. It is anticipated that there will be some teacher movement between grade levels as well as the possibility of teacher transfers to and from other schools. Therefore, the teachers assigned to any grade level may differ from year to year, and likewise, those assigned to teach students with differing learning styles or abilities may also vary. We are fortunate to have a highly qualified teaching staff that is skilled at meeting the needs of a range of student learners.

Please be reminded that for many reasons we are unable to take parent requests for specific teachers at the next grade level, nor are we able to guarantee that every child has a perfect teacher match.

There are, however, occasions when you might need to make us aware of significant concerns related to your child’s placement or a description of the best learning environment for your student. If this is the case, such information should be shared with me in writing no later than Friday April 19. (you may email me a copy of your letter Christopher_hart@ccpsnet.net). Any such information that you provide should be based on the needs of the student. Concerns based on hearsay in the community will not be considered.

Due to time constraints, we are unable to have individual conferences regarding student placement. Subject to change and pending student enrollment, we anticipate the following number of classes at each grade level next year for a total of 38 classrooms next year.

Kindergarten: 6 classes 1st grade: 7 classes

2nd grade: 7 classes 3rd grade: 6 classes

4th grade: 6 classes 5th grade: 6 classes

We will once again be notifying parents in late summer of their child’s teacher placement for next year. To make certain your child receives notification, please ensure that the office has up to date address and phone number information on file.

Sincerely,

Christopher Hart, Principal

Spring Run has talent! Sign up here to be part of our 7th annual Student Talent Show https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccnJw9G9a32dTaVLq5THev--irZ43w2Mm5n7irmZd0WeYxlQ/viewform?pli=1

Talent Show Practice will be on April 9 from 4:15-5:30. If you have questions about the show please email jennifer_conn@ccpsnet.net

Join us for Summer STEAM Camp on June 10-13 from 9-12 Grades K-2 and 1-4 Grades 3-5. Cost is $130 for the week pay online here Register/pay online: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesterfieldVA/

In STEAM Camp we will be exploring:

● Engineering Design Challenges

● Coding

● Minute to Win-It Activities

● Lego Robotics and Coding

● Robots

● 3-D Printing

Details:

● Only for Spring Run Elementary students

● 15 students maximum Grades K-2

● 20 students maximum Grades 3-5

● June 10th - 13th (Monday-Thursday)

● Cost $130 for the week

● Eat breakfast/lunch before you come. Pack a snack/water bottle.

● Transportation is the responsibility of parents

● Registration open until maximum capacity is reached

● Register/pay online: https://osp.osmsinc.com/ChesterfieldVA/

SOL Testing Dates:

April 23 - 5th Integrated Reading & Writing SOL

April 30 - 5th Grade Reading SOL

May 1 - 4th Grade Reading SOL

May 2 - 3rd Grade Reading SOL

May 7 - 5th Grade Science SOL

May 9 - 3rd Grade Math SOL

May 10 - 4th Grade Virginia Studies SOL

May 14 - 4th Grade Math SOL

May 15 - 5th Grade Math SOL & Accelerated Math SOL

May 17-31 - Makeups and Expedited Retakes, Makeups may also occur when a student returns to school

Are you interested in becoming a candidate for the PTA Board this year?

The PTA will be holding our annual PTA Board Elections for the 2024-2025 school year on May 21st, 2024.

We are looking for organized and committed leaders who want to make a difference in our school! The perfect candidates would be able to attend all PTA meetings (in person or virtual) and fulfill the duties of their position.

You are able to run for any position, we are specifically looking to fill these positions for next year:

-Vice President of Ways & Means

If you have any interest, or know of somebody who would be interested in becoming a candidate in this election then please fill out the nomination form that is attached! If you have any questions, you may respond back to this email. If you would like to vote, please join the May 21st 2024 PTA Meeting at 7pm!

PLEASE FILL OUT FORM BY 3/31/2024 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1d6pzvHUcddidc0FzpBbFQueTWnz3oray1q4NCTuO2f4/viewform?edit_requested=true

We have developed a new online student absence reporting form. If/when your child will be absent from school you can complete this simple online form instead of calling and reporting your child's absence to the office. When a parent completes this form it sends a notification to the main office so the attendance secretary can record your child's absence in our Synergy student database. We hope you will find this new tool useful and helpful in reporting your child's absences.

Here is the new form https://bit.ly/3TsQjeq

Parents, as we enter springtime and the last few months of school, we ask for your help reviewing our school wide behavior expectations with your children.. We continue to remind students to be respectful, responsible and safe in all of the areas of our school. Please also review voice level expectations in our common spaces such as the cafeteria. Thank you for your help and support.

Chesterfield County Public Schools has a new mobile app to help you easily know what’s happening. The app connects with school websites, so there will always be something new to view. Get started by downloading the free Chesterfield Schools app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play store, then dive in to discover all of the information at your fingertips. Choose which schools to follow — be sure to follow the school district too — then you can find out what’s for lunch, see a calendar of events, find out when teams are playing and more.

This video in English and in Spanish is a quick overview of how to enroll your child in kindergarten. Children who will be 5 years old by Sept. 30 can start kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year. Online preregistration is now open, so families can start the enrollment process and get details about required documents.

Online registration information can be found here https://www.oneccps.org/page/register-for-school . SRES will be holding in person registration for parents and their Kdg student on Wed April 17 from 9-7 in the school cafeteria. If you have questions about Kdg registration please call the school at 639-6352.

What is Club 3:16?

Started by students last year, Club 3:16 is a place for students grades 3-5th to meet and greet with others who are interested in exploring and growing their faith in Jesus. 3:16 was named by students after the scripture passage John 3:16.

What do we do at Club 3:16? At this club you’ll meet new people, sing songs, play some team games and hear a message about faith that you’ll get to talk about with other students.

How can I attend Club 3:16? If you’re interested in Club 3:16 you can fill out the permission slip:

Club 3:16 Permission Slip

When are the remaining Club 3:16 Meeting Dates?

2/14, 2/28, 3/13, 3/27, 4/24, 5/8

April 8-26 VKRP Kdg Testing Window

April 8 Early Dismissal at 12:40

April 9 Talent Show Practice After School Cafe

April 10 No School

April 11 Talent Show 6PM Cafe

April 12 9:45-12 Officer Friendly visits Kdg

April 12 3rd qtr Report Cards go home with students

April 16 9:45-1 Little Feet Meet

April 17 Kdg Registration Day 9-7 Grab and go lunches/Eat in rooms

April 19 10-1:30 Gr 1 Field trip to Zoo, April 22-May 17 K-2 Spring PALS testing window

April 23 9:45 Gr 5 IRW Test, 10:15-12:30 Gr 4 Fire Safety

April 24 8:30 Walk/Ride Bike to School Day Deer Run Neighborhood

April 25 4:15 Student of the Year Celebration Cafe

Summer camps offer a chance to explore new areas, and registration is open now! Chesterfield County Public Schools is offering four different camps in 2024, and they are expected to fill up fast. Get the details about Camp EPIC, Cultural Arts Camp, Team SKILLS and World Language Camp.

Camp EPIC (Exploring Pathways in Careers) offers exciting, hands-on career experiences for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2024-25. Camp EPIC costs $150 and runs 8 a.m.-4 p.m. June 10-13 (Monday through Thursday) at two sites:

• CTC@Courthouse: CyberWatch, Dental Discoveries, Energy Explorers, Farm to Table, Just Desserts, Motor Sport Legends, Next Level Chef, Pet Pals or Robot Wranglers

• CTC@Hull: Animation Nation, Beauty Stars, Just Desserts, Next Level Chef, Pet Pals, Rescue 911!, Robot Wranglers, Top Model or True Detective

Cultural Arts Camp offers visual arts, music, STEAM, physical activity and world language for students who will be in grades 1-6 in 2024-25. Cultural Arts Camp runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $165 for each two-week session.

• June 24-July 3 at Old Hundred Elementary (Camp is closed July 4.)

• July 8-18 at Beulah Elementary

Team SKILLS is a basketball camp for students who will be in grades 5-8 in 2024-25. Campers will improve basketball skills, develop teamwork and learn important life lessons. Team SKILLS runs 8 a.m.-noon Monday through Thursday in the Midlothian Middle gym, and the cost is $75 for each one-week session.

• June 24-28

• July 1-3 (Camp is closed July 4.)

• July 8-11

• July 15-18

World Language Camp features daily rotations through four languages and cultures: French, Spanish, German and Latin. Students who will be in grades 2-5 in 2024-25 will enjoy memorable and meaningful activities. Camp runs 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the cost is $115 for each one-week session.

• June 24-27 at Old Hundred Elementary

• July 8-11 at Beulah Elementary

Video guide and other resources for families of

• Guide to special education: Available from the Virginia Department of Education is the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. The department developed this new guide to help those involved in special education, whether as families, teachers, school administrators, advocates or students. Meeting the needs of children with disabilities requires an understanding of rights and responsibilities, which include the child’s rights and the school’s responsibilities to meet their needs. This guide includes a description of the special education process and what is required during each step of that process. The guide is currently available in English; translations will soon be available in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Urdu and Vietnamese.

• New video guide: The Virginia Department of Education has released a video guide to the special education evaluation process. These video modules provide parents, families and other stakeholders a brief but comprehensive overview of the special education process on these topics: introduction to video series, identification, evaluation, eligibility, individualized education program, reevaluation, early intervention and what’s next. Each module is designed to be viewed as a stand-alone resource or viewed in succession.

• Website: Lots of helpful information is available on the special education for families webpage of the Virginia Department of Education.

Interested in volunteering this year? You will need to submit an application to CCPS as a volunteer which goes through a central approval process that includes a background check. This could take two to four weeks, so be sure to allow ample time for your application to be reviewed before you plan to volunteer. Submit your application here: https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NDYyOmVuLVVT

You must submit an application if you plan to:

Chaperone a field trip

Advise a club or sports team

Participate in mentor groups

Work with students unsupervised

You do not have to submit an application if you are:

Visiting for lunch

Helping in the library or office

A college student in classrooms for program credit

18 or younger

A supervised classroom helper such as a room mom, assisting with a class party, etc.

To join the Spring Run list of general volunteers to be among the first to receive volunteer opportunities, submit your email here: https://docs.google.com/.../17LTGPCU6Dtnz8hJX.../viewform...

You’re invited to nominate staff and students for superintendent’s awards:

• Team Chesterfield staff members are continuously going above and beyond to connect with students, build stronger relationships, provide engaging learning opportunities and help families. Nominate a #oneCCPS Game Changer by filling out this simple form.

• Chesterfield County students shine, and you can nominate students for the Superintendent’s Citizenship Award here.

As mentioned last month, our PTA has partnered with Code Ninjas for some spirit events scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. The remaining dates are 3/23, 4/27, and 5/25. Sign up for the one that works with your schedule.

5th Grade Husky Shout Outs will then open for purchase on March 18 through Friday, May 3.

If you ever have any concerns or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.

Thank you,

Katie Adcock

PTA President

Upcoming Events

April

4/1 - 4/5 - No School - Spring Break

4/9 - Talent Show Rehearsal

4/10 - No School

4/11 - Talent Show

4/16 - PTA General Membership Meeting

4/17 - Kindergarten Registration Day

4/19 - 1st Grade Field Trip

4/24 - Walk to School Day

4/25 - Crumbl Spirit Night

4/27 - Code Ninjas Event

FREE T-shirts

Our Spring Run PTA has been very successful this year with our Fundraising. We want to give back to our students. We are providing a FREE T-shirt for each student and staff member. These T-shirts will coordinate with each grade level's color. These colors are as follows:

K - Purple

1st - Yellow

2nd - Orange

3rd - Green

4th - Red

5th - Blue

We will have some Spirit Days when all students can wear their grade level Tshirt, and students can wear these Tshirts for Field Day in May (there will not be a separate Field Day Tshirt this year).

Tshirts will be delivered to students in their classrooms when the shirts arrive.

Volunteer of the Month!!

Congratulations to Brenda Starr, the Spring Run PTA February Volunteer of the Month!

We are so fortunate at Spring Run to have a staff that is so supportive of our students and the work of the PTA. You can ask our Programs VP - it is not easy to plan an event for hundreds of people on your own. Ms. Starr spent a lot of her personal time, in conjunction with PTA, to help pull off one of our recent large scale events. Without Ms. Starr, our STEAM Night would not have been possible.

Ms. Starr will receive a $15 gift card to Amazon, and will get to park in the Volunteer of the Month parking spot until our next meeting on March 19. Thank you, Ms. Starr for all of your contributions to our PTA!

Thank you and congratulations again!

Quick Links

Spirit Wear

General Volunteer Sign Up

Teacher & Staff Favorites

Follow us on Facebook

PTA Google Calendar

Feel free to reach out to any officer at any time:

Katie Adcock, President, President@springrunpta.com

Micah Montanari, Secretary, micahmont526@gmail.com

Matt McCollester, Treasurer, Treasurer@springrunpta.com

Nakia Taylor, 1st VP Programs, nmoody18@gmail.com

Maggie Lenart, 2nd VP Ways & Means, maggie.lenart@gmail.com

Megan Price, 3rd VP Membership, Membership@springrunpta.com

Thank you for trusting us!

Parents, Here is the CCPS county website where you can find forms and publications for back to school such as the CCPS Parent Handbook, Health forms, Free and reduced lunch forms, chromebook device agreements, etc. https://oneccps.org/publications-and-forms/