The Hoot Weekly Family Newsletter

It’s a great day at RVA!!!

Happy Friday! I hope that your week has been as owlsome as you are:). Below, you will find our upcoming school events and announcement for the coming week. Hoot Hoot and have an owlsome weekend ahead!!!!

Upcoming School Eevents

• Office Hours: RVA Office Hours are back!! Please drop in at Henderson Middle School in Room 211 from 10am to 2pm Monday-Fridays. For assistance, please contact our Office Associate, Ms. Joyce Phillip, via email jphillip@rvaschools.net or call our office during Office Hours at (804) 228-3277.
• October 21-November 11: High School Fall SOL Testing Window. High school teachers and students should have received communication about specific SOL testing dates. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to check out the RVA High School SOL Testing Letter and/or contact our RVA School Counselor and High School Site Testing Coordinator, Dr. Candace Benn.
• November 4-5-Schools Closed (Election Day, Wellness Day)
• November 14-Parent Teacher Conferences

Key School Resources

• Family Handbook
• RVA Staff Directory
• RVA Bell Schedule

Warmly,

Dr. Cyndi Robinson

RVA Principal

Our RVA Scholars and Owl NESTers went to the Science Museum of Virginia this week and had an amazing time! Check out our Owls below:) Hoot Hoot!!!

Congratulations to this week's Caught on Camera Winners:

- Dr. Otey's - Kindergarten/First Grade Class

- Teacher Carreras - 2nd/3rd Grade Class

- Mrs. McGann's 2nd/3rd-Grade Class

- Mrs. Davis' - 4th-Grade Class

- Coach Woolridge's 4th-Grade Class

- Mrs. Kline-Cox's - 5th-Grade Class

- Mr. Baber & Ms. Brown - 5th-Grade Class

- Ms. Gray - Environmental Science

- Mrs. Gray's Elementary Class

- Mr. Clay's 7th-grade Class

- Mr. Mistler's 7th-Grade Class

- Mrs. Anliker & Ms. Copeland - Math 7/8, English 6

- Ms. Jones & Ms. Copeland - English 6

- Mrs. Johnson-Miles - English 9

- Ms. Hosick's 8th-grade Class

- Dr. Hackney & Mrs. Carter - Secondary Class

- Mr. White & Ms. Taylor - Virginia & US History

Keep your cameras on to find out who will be the next RVA Caught on Camera Contest Winner! If your class won the Caught on Camera challenge, it's time to plan a fun celebration with your classmates and teacher! Have an awesome day, everyone!

Hoot Hoot!

RVA Circle of Friends (USC) is available to all interested scholars, staff members, teachers, and parents. Parents and scholars, please use the link below. Teachers, please use this link! The flyer is attached.

Parent and Student Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfswr7VF3w5GIztW9DXaGHsnXFk9hKtkz7YR-pE51cHoUYlSA/viewform?usp=pp_url
Teacher & Staff Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSctqihJrWC3Y8tn5f6ikYjnZ9Ic60qMk3iLjXwYZUUDA4rZXA/viewform?usp=pp_url

The Exceptional Education Department is pleased to announce the commencement of the Circle of Friends initiative. This club is designed for our exceptional education scholars to foster new friendships, learn collaboratively, and experience personal growth. The RVA OWL Circle of Friends emphasizes inclusion, cultivating connections through various activities such as games, interest groups, lunch bunch, corn hole, Sneaker ball, talent show, field trips, and more. The primary goal of this group is to promote inclusivity and establish meaningful relationships.

RVA Owl's Circle of Friends convenes every (To be determined), during which scholars join small groups of their choice to engage in activities together. These activities span a range of interests, including sports, art, collectibles, cooking, reading, and puzzles. Your participation and support in fostering a sense of community are greatly appreciated.


Have an incredible day!

Hello RVA OWL families and friends! Curious about ways to support RVA? Explore RVA's awesome page on the Richmond Public Schools Education Foundation. Feel free to share this page with your friends and family! Hootie Hoot!