PTO News
Thank you to everyone who donated and joined the PTO! Your support is very much appreciated. Because of your generosity the PTO has so far been able to provide a leadership luncheon, a new teacher breakfast, snacks for the staff during open house, new plantings for the front of the school, a teacher work week luncheon, donuts and fruit staff treat, gift cards for teacher support, and help fill the counselor's closet and we are just getting started! If you would still like to help, please visit our website, http://midlomiddlepto.org/donate/ and consider making a direct donation. While there join the PTO for the 2023-2024 school year and subscribe to our mailing list for news and info.
It's Easy to Recognize Teachers and School Employees
Game Changers: To recognize the game-changing work of Chesterfield County Public Schools employees, the school system recognizes Game Changers each month. Game Changers are those who step up to meet the needs of students; offer support and access to resources that assist their colleagues; provide an extra layer of support for families outside of the classroom; and who generally make a positive and sometimes life-changing difference in the lives of students, families and their colleagues. To recognize a Team Chesterfield Game Changer, complete this nomination form: bit.ly/CCPSgc.
Someone You Should Know: Someone You Should Know is a video series designed to share stories about interesting people working in Chesterfield County Public Schools. You can see the videos on the #oneCCPS YouTube channel (youtube.com/user/ccpsva). Nominate teachers and staff members by filling out the super-simple form at bit.ly/CCPSsomeone.
We are HIRING: Substitute Teaching Job Fair
If you know someone who is looking for a flexible schedule, then please encourage them to apply to become a substitute teacher at a job fair 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 18 at James River High, 3700 James River Road. Advance registration is requested but not required for attending the job fair for substitute teachers.
Gifted Referral Window
The Gifted Referral window for parents, students, and school staff opens on Monday, September 11th and ends Tuesday, October 24. If you would like to refer a child for gifted evaluation please complete the form within that time frame. The evaluation process begins in early November. If you have any questions, please reach out to James Wilbur (james_wilbur@ccpsnet.net) in the school counseling office. Thank you.
Bullying Prevention Month
October is Bullying Prevention Month. Promote Respect is how our school division educates parents, staff and students about bullying prevention. It is a year-long program that focuses on proactive and positive interventions to teach expectations of respect and provides opportunities for students to practice those skills and make it a part of their daily routine.
Visit oneccps.org/promote-respect/ to speak up and report bullying.
Check out Write Now! Featuring Several Midlo Middle Students
Coffee and Conversations Series
Sarah Birckhead, who works for the Virginia Department of Health as central region coordinator for tobacco control, will discuss talking with children about vaping and substance use on Oct. 18 from 1-2 p.m. Learn more and register here.
Socktober
It's Socktober! This month the students of Midlothian Middle, led by the Student Council Association (SCA), will collect socks to donate to those who don't have them this winter. Students can bring new socks to DONATE all month long. They should be brought to Mustang Morning. We can't wait to see how many socks we can collect and how many people we can help!
