Due to SOL testing for virtual students beginning Wednesday, May 12th, we will no longer host synchronous Wellness Wednesday lessons due to all staff participating in the administration of the SOLs.  However, teachers will be providing asynchronous assignments/make-up activities/remediation/review activities to be completed during this period in time.  Beginning May 12th, students will no longer need to log into Advisory on Wednesday mornings.

The link below highlights our testing window/calendar for the remainder of the school year.

HCMS Testing Calendar

Technology Preparation for SOL Testing:

Is your Virtual Cougar planning on coming in to take an SOL on a Wednesday?  If so, please review the following information to ensure that the proper updates have been uploaded and the correct version of TestNav is operational.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JmqeB9ihUHk-5AW9bGDxDXiAaUmp8gfSOtj73WRvjmk/edit?usp=sharing

Important Picture / Yearbook Updates:

YEARBOOKS STILL ON SALE – We have 5 more yearbooks available to buy!  First come, first serve.

Yearbookordercenter.com  16872

Parents!  Want to share a message in our end-of-year slideshow?  Fill out the following form as soon as possible

https://forms.gle/oEE82ALgR4Zv9dSK7

Pictures ordered from both picture days are now available to pick up in the office.  If you would like to check that yours is there, please email mmcgee@henrico.k12.va.us

Important Dates for May/June Calendar:

May 31st – Memorial Day/School Closed

June 8th – Virtual School Day due to Elections

June 17th – 8th Grade Day (Information forthcoming regarding the events) + Last Day of School

Have a great weekend!!!

Due to SOL testing for virtual students beginning Wednesday, May 12th, we will no longer host synchronous Wellness Wednesday lessons due to all staff participating in the administration of the SOLs.  However, teachers will be providing asynchronous assignments/make-up activities/remediation/review activities to be completed during this period in time.  Beginning May 12th, students will no longer need to log into Advisory on Wednesday mornings.

The link below highlights our testing window/calendar for the remainder of the school year.

HCMS Testing Calendar

Bridge Builders Academy:

Parents, Guardians, and Families,

Bridge Builders Academy is offering a virtual session on “Youth Mental Health during Covid 19: Guidance for Caregivers” on May 10th at 6 pm.

Are you familiar with the difference between normal emotions and clinical anxiety? Join in as we navigate how to help and support our youth at home who may be experiencing mental health challenges.

Presenter: Dr. Bela Sood, Virginia Commonwealth University and Children’s Hospital of Richmond

The link to join the session can be found here: https://henricoschools.us/bridgebuildersacademy/

Project Thank You:

It has been an unprecedented year for everyone. This year our teachers have been working hard to deliver quality instruction under difficult circumstances.

“Project Thank you!” is an effort to share with our teachers a token of our appreciation for their efforts this year. If there are teachers to whom you would like to send a small note of thanks, please fill out this form and we will deliver it to them during Teacher Appreciation Week next week.

Thank you for all of the notes of appreciation that have already been submitted!!!

“Project Thank you!”

Important Picture / Yearbook Updates:

YEARBOOKS STILL ON SALE- We have 15 more yearbooks available to buy!  First come, first serve.

Yearbookordercenter.com  16872

Parents!  Want to share a message in our end-of-year slideshow?  Fill out the following form as soon as possible

https://forms.gle/oEE82ALgR4Zv9dSK7

Pictures ordered from the first picture day are now available to pick up in the office.  If you would like to check that yours is there, please email mmcgee@henrico.k12.va.us

Important Dates for May/June Calendar:

May 13th – Student/Staff holiday in observance Eid al Fitr

May 31st – Memorial Day/School Closed

June 8th – Virtual School Day due to elections

Have a great weekend!!!

The VCU Center for Innovation in STEM Education, CodeVA, CodeRVA are proud to offer a free online summer innovation camp for students interested in learning more about computer science (CS) through solving team-based challenges. They are hoping to have teams of 3-5 students apply from middle and high schools located in our partner divisions (which includes HCPS).  We still have space for approximately 7 more teams to join.   They anticipate slots filling quickly, so please sign up today if you have a team that would like to participate.

Web Link

FLYER

Important Yearbook Updates:

Make-up pictures will be on Monday 4/26 for virtual and in-person learners.

Yearbooks are ONLY ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF APRIL- Buy yours now! yearbookordercenter.com16872

Send spring break pictures to HCMSYRBK@GMAIL.COM to be featured on the yearbook page.

Students who chose in-person learning will only be approved for virtual instruction if the absence is due to COVID-related quarantine and illnesses (student, family, class, etc.). Students will not be able to move freely between in-person and virtual learning or use virtual learning if they are on vacation, etc.

What if an InPerson student is out and logs on to virtual learning are they marked present??  Or do they have to complete the warm-up to be counted present?? A F2F student cannot log in virtually to be counted present, unless they are quarantined by HCPS or a doctor, or it’s a special circumstance approved by an Admin. Those are the only exceptions!

Have a great weekend!!!

Important Yearbook Updates:

Make-up pictures will be on Monday 4/26 for virtual and in-person learners…. sign up links will be available next week!

Yearbooks are ONLY ON SALE UNTIL THE END OF APRIL- Buy yours now! yearbookordercenter.com16872

Send spring break pictures to HCMSYRBK@GMAIL.COM to be featured on the yearbook page.

Students who chose in-person learning will only be approved for virtual instruction if the absence is due to COVID-related quarantine and illnesses (student, family, class, etc.). Students will not be able to move freely between in-person and virtual learning or use virtual learning if they are on vacation, etc.

What if an In-Person student is out and logs on to virtual learning are they marked present??  Or do they have to complete the warm-up to be counted present?? A F2F student cannot log in virtually to be counted present, unless they are quarantined by HCPS or a doctor, or it’s a special circumstance approved by an Admin. Those are the only exceptions!

Bridge Builders Academy:

Henrico County Public Schools’ Bridge Builders Academy workshop series is about giving you the information you need, and building connections among families, the community, and the school division.

Each of the workshops in the series represents one of four “learning strands,” or categories, to make it easier to find relevant information. The learning strands are: Beyond the Classroom; Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; ExceptionalEducation; and Information, Access, and Opportunities.

All spring Bridge Builders Academy workshops are virtual, and students, staff, and members of the public can participate using Microsoft Teams. More information about the workshops, as well as instructions and links for participating, are at the Bridge Builders Academy webpage at https://henricoschools.us/bridgebuildersacademy. Many workshops are recorded for later viewing, and you can watch past workshops by going to the Bridge Builders Academy page.

Spring 2021 Bridge Builders Academy virtual workshops

(Attend by going to https://henricoschools.us/bridgebuildersacademy.)

• ESL Family Information Session, April 20. Spanish at 4 p.m., Arabic at 5 p.m. (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)

Get the latest important information for HCPS families about Summer Academy, pre-K, and kindergarten registration. Presenters: Sarah Modrak, HCPS Welcome Center, and Alexis Simms, HCPS Family and Educator

Resource Center.

• My Number Senses Are Tingling, April 26 at 6 p.m. (Beyond the Classroom)

Join Mathnasium for a discussion about the impact of early-age numerical fluency and number sense on success in mathematics, from kindergarten through Algebra I. Presenter: Billy Rothert, Mathnasium of Tuckahoe.

• Youth Mental Health during Covid 19: Guidance for Caregivers, May 10 at 6 p.m. (Beyond the Classroom)

Are you familiar with the difference between normal emotions and clinical anxiety? Join in as we navigate how to help and support our youth at home who may be experiencing mental health challenges. Presenter: Dr. Bela Sood, Virginia Commonwealth University and Children’s Hospital of Richmond.

• Postsecondary Transition Planning, May 18 at 6 p.m. (Exceptional Education)

Planning for the next steps after high school can be a challenging and exciting time. This session will provide information for HCPS’ ExEd families who are interested in learning more about transition planning. Presenters: Kathryn Costley, Rebecca Wood, and Margaret Walsh, HCPS Exceptional Education Department.

The session held April 13, “Building, Accessing and Maintaining Credit,” with Osamase Ekhator of Citizens Bank, was recorded and is available to view at https://youtu.be/neiLqbDfIQU, or by going to

https://henricoschools.us/bridgebuildersacademy and clicking on “Information, Access, and Opportunities” under “Learning Strand Categories.”

The sessions are moderated by the HCPS Department of Family and Community Engagement, in conjunction with the session hosts. Questions about workshops can be directed to ansimms@henrico.k12.va.us.

The season will officially begin on April 13th and all athletes will report to the gym after school.

Athletes trying out will need a Sports Physical and be Grade Eligible.  (Eligibility requirements are available in parent info link.)

Please see the link below for information regarding coaches’ information, forms, schedules, etc.

https://hungarycreek.henricoschools.us/athletics/

Picture Information:

Missed picture day?  No problem! Your student can still be in the yearbook!  Please send a headshot on a plain background to Ms. McGee by email or Schoology as soon as possible.

Need to order your pictures?  Visit tinyurl.com/picorder

Make-up pictures will be held on Monday, April 26th.  More details will be released closer to the date.

From the Attendance Office – Information/Reminders:

Students who chose in-person learning will only be approved for virtual instruction if the absence is due to COVID-related quarantine and illnesses (student, family, class, etc.). Students will not be able to move freely between in-person and virtual learning or use virtual learning if they are on vacation, etc.

What if an InPerson student is out and logs on to virtual learning are they marked present??  Or do they have to complete the warm-up to be counted present?? A F2F student cannot log in virtually to be counted present, unless they are quarantined by HCPS or a doctor, or it’s a special circumstance approved by an Admin. Those are the only exceptions!