The Hoot Weekly Family Newsletter

It’s a great day at RVA!!!

I hope that you had a wonderful week! Below, you will find our upcoming school events and announcement for the coming week. Hoot Hoot and have an owlsome weekend ahead!!!!

• Upcoming School Announcements, Reminders, and Events

  • January 6th-February 6th-The 2025 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions will be administered to middle school students between January 6, 2025 and February 6, 2025. Middle School students may use the following link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k2LxDtcgyvWWzQ

    The access code is RIC32S.

  • January 28th Circle of Friends Kick Off Event: Seats are filling up fast, so you don’t want to miss out on RVA’s Circle of Friends Kickoff Event! Join us on **January 28, 2025**, from **11:00 AM - 2:30 PM** at the **Mary and Frances Youth Center** (120 S Linden St, Richmond, VA 23284)! Get ready for an exciting day packed with fun activities, team-building, and inspiring sessions focused on inclusivity, leadership, and unity. It’s a day you won’t want to miss! **Sign up NOW if you plan on attending!** **Deadline to sign up:** January 22, 2025. Free food, games, and fellowship will be included! We can’t wait to see you there! rmd.me/qEDZAzslTGq rmd.me/XeSesyJq8QD
  • Snow Days and Virtual Virginia: RVA Owl Scholars who are taking one or more courses through Virtual Virginia should be reminded that Virtual Virginia classes are never cancelled due to inclement weather (see policy-https://virtualvirginia.org/weather/). All RVA Owl scholars taking Virtual Virginia classes are reminded to continue logging in to Canvas to complete their assigned Virtual Virginia coursework as regularly scheduled.
  • RVA Yearbook Sales Are Now Open: The online ordering site for this year's yearbook is officially open through March 31st! Don’t miss out on securing a copy for your student. **Order today!** Click here to order your yearbook https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB31107
  • NEW Cell-Phone Free Policy (see flyers below): To comply with Virginia Executive Order 33, RPS is transitioning to a cell phone-free learning environment effective January 6, 2025. This policy minimizes distractions, promotes student engagement, and fosters well-being by reducing technology dependence. For scholars in Grades Kindergarten through Grade 5: Phones must be off and stored out of sight during school hours and events. For scholars in Grades 6-12: Phones are allowed on buses with headphones; however, during school hours, phones must be off and stored away out of sight. Cell phone use is also permitted after school and at events, provided it doesn’t disrupt activities. Below is an overview of what this policy means for students when they are visiting RPS schools, including our RVA Office and Learning Spaces at Henderson Middle School:
  • Who: All RPS students, all ages
  • When: From the first bell to dismissal,including lunch and transitions
  • Where: Classrooms, hallways, cafeterias,restrooms, and outdoor areas while on campus
  • Prohibited Activities: Phone calls, texting, or internet use as well as games, photos, & videos.

Key School Resources

• Family Handbook
• RVA Staff Directory
• RVA Bell Schedule

Warmly,

Dr. Cyndi Robinson

RVA Principal

Congratulations to this week's Caught on Camera Winners:

• Mrs. Anliker & Ms. Copeland's Math 7/8, English 6
• Ms. Jones & Ms. Copeland's English 6
• Mr. White & Ms. Taylor's Virginia & US History
• Ms. Sherrod's Environmental Science
• Dr. Hackney & Mrs. Carter's Secondary Class
• Mrs. Johnson-Miles' English 9
• Ms. Hosick's 8th-Grade Class
• Mr. Clay's 7th-Grade Class
• Mr. Mistler's 7th-Grade Class
• Mrs. Davis' 4th-Grade Class
• Coach Woolridge's 4th-Grade Class
• Mr. Baber & Ms. Brown's 5th-Grade Class
• Mrs. Kline-Cox's 5th-Grade Class
• Mrs. McGann's 2nd/3rd-Grade Class
• Teacher Carreras' 2nd/3rd Grade Class
• Mrs. Gray's Elementary Class
• Dr. Otey's Kindergarten/1st Grade Class

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

Have an awesome day, everyone!

Hoot Hoot!

Please review the attached notification regarding the 2025 Virginia School Survey of Climate and Working Conditions. This survey will be administered to all middle school students virtually between January 6, 2025 and February 6, 2025. Hoot Hoot!!
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y60nvATDundDAcvQeOtRedn7E2JA8B2vm3P_1g0xvcI/edit?usp=sharing

Middle School students may use the link and access code listed below:

Middle School Student Link: https://virginiatech.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k2LxDtcgyvWWzQ

Middle School Student Access Code: RIC32S

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!