Tuckahoe Families,
Please see below for this week’s updates and reminders.
Important Dates
March 10: Music Teacher Appreciation Day
March 11 : Art Teacher Appreciation Day
March 14: Kambi Unity Day and Breakfast (wear purple)
Chronic Absenteeism
As we enter the spring push to the end of the year please be mindful of student absences. At this point in the year 5% of our students are considered chronically absent which means they have missed over 10% of the school year. Thank you for ensuring that our students arrive at school each day on time.
Lost and Found
The lost and found is overflowing with items. The teachers will be sure to have their students take a look at the racks this week. At the end of the week, the PTA will be collecting the items to take to other schools who need clothing support.
Summer School Enrichment
Plans for Elementary Summer Enrichment are well underway! At no cost to families, HCPS offers unique enrichment opportunities to all current HCPS elementary students. This year, TES students who sign up for enrichment classes will go to Greenwood Elementary, and transportation will be provided from TES each day. Classes will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Parents can start registering online for Summer Academy Enrichment courses when the following link goes live on March 17. Summer Enrichment Registration Link
All summer opportunities listed below, along with others, can be found on the HCPS website. The specifics for each program including dates, times, grade levels, and descriptions can be found on https://www.henricoschools.us/page/summer-academy.
HCPS Elementary Enrichment Classes - Summer Enrichment Registration Link
Henrico Education Foundation Summer Programs – www.henricogives.reg.eleyo.com
Henrico Police Athletic League (HPAL) Program – www.henricopal.org
Summer Community Learning Center (CLC) Programs – www.henricogives.org
YMCA – www.ymcarichmond.org/programs/child-care
Table Talk Question of the Week
This month we are celebrating House Kambi by exploring ways we can be trustworthy.
Why is it important to be trustworthy?
Our annual Career Day is coming! Please join us as a presenter because we would LOVE to have you! We are hosting Career Day on Friday, March 28th from 8-10AM. We love having all kinds of careers represented so please consider presenting. Presenters will be provided additional information upon registration. Please complete this form to let us know you are available to present for Career Day. Questions can be directed to Rebecca Ozmore (rbozmore@henrico.k12.va.us). Our students are always so excited for this event and love seeing their parents and friends' parents talk about their jobs! Come join the fun! Register at: https://forms.gle/BDuKXb1tMo4mwcmHA
Student Absence Due to Travel
When family travel plans require a student school absence parents must notify the principal and teacher. Families should request that the absences be excused by using the Request for Student Absence Approval Form a week prior to the trip.
Have a great week everyone!
Sincerely,
Sonia Ford, Principal