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Wednesday, September 7, 2011
CCPS Meeting Notice
At 4:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student disciplinary matters and requests for exemption from mandatory attendance for religious purposes that require the disclosure of information contained in students’ scholastic records. (This meeting previously was announced for Aug. 30 but was delayed because the school division was closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Irene.)
Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may meet with the Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
The Chesterfield County School Board has scheduled these meetings Sept. 13:
● The School Board will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss SOLs and revisions to state requirements for teacher and administrator evaluations. The board will have dinner at 6 p.m.
● The School Board will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
The Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session at 4:30 Sept. 19 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss student disciplinary matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia.
For additional information, contact:
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may meet with the Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs at 7 p.m. Sept. 12 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
The Chesterfield County School Board has scheduled these meetings Sept. 13:
● The School Board will hold a work session at 4:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss SOLs and revisions to state requirements for teacher and administrator evaluations. The board will have dinner at 6 p.m.
● The School Board will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.
The Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session at 4:30 Sept. 19 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss student disciplinary matters under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia.
For additional information, contact:
COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Get your denim in now!
Get your denim in now! Your PTA can still win!
Denim will be accepted at Chesterfield Towne Center until 6 pm on 9/18/2011.
What will the Top Denim Donating Schools win?
A total of $6,000 will be awarded to the PTAs of the schools that collect the largest amount of denim.
The four schools who are in fourth place will receive $100.
Also, there will be an extra bonus of $200 for the school that
has collected the most denim.
Get your denim in now! Your PTA can still win!
Denim will be accepted at Chesterfield Towne Center until 6 pm on 9/18/2011. Good luck!
Free GED Test in September
In September, GED® tests are free.
The usual cost is $58, but first-time test takers who register in September will pay nothing to take the test. Chesterfield County Public Schools is able to offer free tests for a limited time thanks to a grant from the Virginia Department of Education.
GED stands for General Educational Development, and a GED certificate is equivalent to a high school diploma. The GED test covers reading, writing, social studies, science and mathematics. In 2010, about 1,000 adults took a GED test in Chesterfield County. Why is earning a GED important? By 2012, according to the Virginia Department of Education, 70 percent of job opportunities will require a technical skills certificate. Entry into certificate programs requires a high school diploma or a GED.
Here’s how to register for a GED test:
• Preregister at www.ged123.org and print out the verification form.
• Bring that verification form and a driver’s license or other government-issued ID to the Adult Continuing Education Office at the Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Road, during registration hours: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Tests are offered each week through December, and GED seekers will select a test date during the registration process.
To pursue a GED, adults must be at least 18 and officially withdrawn from school. There is no prerequisite to taking the GED test, but classes and a learning lab are available for GED seekers who need preparation. Registration for the learning lab costs $30, and prep classes cost $70. Adults who complete 60 hours of preparation will also receive a free GED test.
For more information about GED tests or instruction, call 768-6140 or go online to chesterfield.k12.va.us to see the Adult Continuing Education program guide.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
School Board Meeting Notices
The Chesterfield County School Board has scheduled these meetings on Aug. 23:
At 4:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss hiring specific employees of the board. The School Board will have dinner at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building. The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. (Previously, the 7 p.m. meeting had been scheduled as a discussion meeting.)
At 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student disciplinary matters and requests for exemption from mandatory attendance for religious purposes that require the disclosure of information contained in students’ scholastic records.
At 4:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss hiring specific employees of the board. The School Board will have dinner at 6 p.m. at the School Administration Building. The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting at 7 p.m. in the Public Meeting Room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. (Previously, the 7 p.m. meeting had been scheduled as a discussion meeting.)
At 4:30 p.m. Aug. 30 at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will meet in closed session under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student disciplinary matters and requests for exemption from mandatory attendance for religious purposes that require the disclosure of information contained in students’ scholastic records.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Earn $1,200 for your PTA
Earn $1,200 for your PTA by Donating the Most Used Denim at the 3rd Annual Great Denim Days!
What: Designate your favorite Chesterfield County Public School and donate your gently used denim items. The top donating schools will receive cash donations to their PTAs. Denim items will be given to Goodwill to support their mission and help turn jeans into jobs right here in our community.
1st Place: $1,000 $1,000 $1,000
2nd Place: $500 $500 $500
3rd Place: $300 $300 $300
When: August 12 - September 18, 2011, during mall hours
How: Ready to donate your denim? Follow these easy steps:
1) Go to www.shopchesterfieldfirst.com/schools
2) Select the school you wish to support and print the voucher.
3) Bring the voucher and denim to Chesterfield Towne Center Guest Services desk near the Food Court.
Tell everyone! Download flyer to print or email.
Click here for Great Denim Days flyer.
Where: Chesterfield Towne Center
11500 Midlothian Turnpike
Richmond, VA 23235
804.794.4661
www.chesterfieldcenter.com
Friday, August 12, 2011
Adequate yearly progress results are announced
News Release
CONTACT Tim BullisDirector, Community Relations
748-1433Adequate yearly progress results are announced
Six Title I schools are among the 20 Chesterfield County elementary schools to make adequate yearly progress for 2011-12 under federal No Child Left Behind legislation, the Virginia Department of Education announced today. Across the school system, the percentage of all students passing state-mandated tests ranged from 92 percent to 86 percent during the 2010-11 school year. Chesterfield County averages surpassed state averages for yet another year.
In addition to the 20 schools that made AYP, seven Chesterfield schools met 28 of the 29 required annual measurable objectives. The division’s pass rates for all students are
• 92 percent in science
• 91 percent in English
• 90 percent in writing
• 88 percent in mathematics
• 86 percent in history
“Despite numerous challenges, our students continue to exhibit progress and outperform their peers across Virginia,” Superintendent Marcus J. Newsome said. “We look forward to making enhancements necessary for continuous improvement and are heartened by recent national conversations about regulatory relief for an outdated law.”
Earlier this week, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the federal government’s intention to provide waivers for schools not meeting benchmarks outlined in the No Child Left Behind legislation, which is three years overdue for reauthorization. He has estimated that up to 83 percent of the country’s schools will not make AYP this year.
“The federal law has good intentions but, as the secretary has noted, there are fundamental flaws that need to be addressed,” Dr. Newsome said. “As the secretary said, ‘The law has created dozens of ways for schools to fail and very few ways to help them succeed.’ As it stands now, the AYP measuring stick is a severe misrepresentation of the accomplishments of America’s public schools. It undermines the hard work of our teachers and students every day and is not truly representative of the gains made in public education in Chesterfield County and elsewhere during the past five years.”
Chesterfield’s schools exceeded the annual measurable objectives (a total of 1,769 categories) identified by the federal government under No Child Left Behind nearly 91 percent of the time. To be classified as making adequate yearly progress, a school division or school must meet annual measurable objectives in each of 29 categories. Chesterfield County Public Schools met annual measurable objectives in 21 of the 29 federally identified categories, missing benchmarks in four categories by 3 percentage points or less. Because the school division did not exceed measurable objectives, it did not make AYP for only the second time in the past five years. Only four school divisions in Virginia made AYP for 2011-12 based on 2010-11 test results.
Chesterfield County elementary schools making AYP are Bellwood, Bensley, Beulah, Bon Air, Clover Hill, Crenshaw, Enon, Evergreen, Gordon, Grange Hall, Harrowgate, Providence, Reams, Robious, Elizabeth Scott, Swift Creek, Bettie Weaver, Wells, Winterpock and Woolridge.
The seven Chesterfield schools that met 28 of the 29 required annual measurable objectives are Davis Elementary, Greenfield Elementary, Spring Run Elementary, Jacobs Road Elementary, Tomahawk Creek Middle, Cosby High and Midlothian High.
“We’re certainly proud of these schools; making AYP is no small feat this time. A significant increase in expectations across the state and a significant reduction in resources across the state have left what would appear on the surface to be a step backward,” Dr. Newsome said. “In reality, despite regional budget cuts to public education in the range of $150 million that have resulted in the elimination of more than 750 positions, our students are successfully being exposed to more content and learning more skills than students have during any other era in history. Our students, teachers and schools are succeeding!”
During the 2010-11 school year, Chesterfield County Public Schools earned state and national recognition including the What Parents Want Award from SchoolMatch, 100 Best Communities for Young People award from America’s Promise Alliance, Virginia Index of Performance awards for 26 schools and Washington Post Challenge Index recognition for seven high schools. In addition, Chesterfield County Public Schools had Virginia’s only winner of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, Virginia’s only winner of the National Distinguished Principals Award, the nation’s top K-12 health educator and the national Wendy’s High School Heisman winner.
Work being done on the school division’s new comprehensive plan — the Design for Excellence 2020, which builds on the successes of the current Design for Excellence — will result in additional strategies and best practices to help ensure continuous improvement. A continued realigning of the curriculum is expected to help boost student pass rates. This year, central office and school-based staff members will continue to carefully review student achievement data to revise school improvement plans for continued student achievement.
“We remain committed to preparing our students for success in a rapidly changing, global society,” Dr. Newsome said. “Our strategic work with partners — including leaders in the educational field serving on various innovation teams — on the Design for Excellence 2020 will result in a plan that serves as a guide to continuous improvement. Our students deserve nothing less than the community expectation of high-quality educational opportunities in safe, supportive and nurturing learning environments.”
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CCCPTA/PTSA 2011-2012 Calendar Change
Please Post: September's Meeting (Reception with School Board) will take place on the 12th.
September 12, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
New students should register before school starts
PTA/PTSA Leaders,
Please share the following infomration with your unit. Feel free to reprint this announcment
School starts Sept. 6. Is your child registered?
Students new to Chesterfield County Public Schools are encouraged to register as soon as possible to attend school this fall.
New students, including incoming kindergartners who missed registration day in April, can enroll at their home school. To determine which school is their home school, families can call 594-1726 or go online to chesterfield.k12.va.us, click “schools,” then “school lookup feature.” Through Aug. 26, summer hours in Chesterfield schools are 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Details about what information to bring when registering for school are available at chesterfield.k12.va.us.
CCCPTA/PTA 2011-2012 Calendar
2011-2012 Calendar
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
Sept. 12 Leadership Reception w/Superintendent and Chesterfield School Board/Board Docs Briefing
Know your Representatives
Oct. 17 School Board Candidates forum
Nov. 21 Budget overview/ State PTA Convention results
Dec. 5 Meet and Speak with Your State Legislators
Jan 23 School Board policy review (Public Meeting Room)
Feb. 13 Budget Review
Mar 3 PTA Reflections Ceremony – Cosby High School
March 19 Speaker – Working families in the 21st Century
April 2 Annual Recognition Dinner (Elections) - Thomas Dale High School
May 21 Executive Board 2012-2013 Planning Meeting - (Public Engagement Session)
2011 – 2012 LOCAL UNIT SUSPENSE DATES
(CHECK WWW.VAPTA FOR ADDITIONAL STATE SUSPENSE DATES)
June 15 PTA/PTSA Leaders contact information to council and state offices
Sept. 14 RSVP to School Board reception
Oct. 25 PTA Legislation voting (2011 PLP Tallies) to James River District Director
Dec. 1 Dues to the state office (recommend sending dues monthly)
Dec 5 Reflections first place winning entries to council (School Administration Building)
Chesterfield County Council dues ($25 per unit can be paid at the meeting)
March 1 Dues to state office
March 9 RSVP to Council Recognition Dinner and submit PTA/PTSA success stories
March 1 Dues to state office
March 9 RSVP to Council Recognition Dinner and submit PTA/PTSA success stories
June 30 Last dues payment to state office (remain a Unit in Good Standing!)
Welcome to another great PTA year!
Dear PTA/PTSA Leaders,
Welcome back (well, almost)!
Attached is the 2011-2012 Chesterfield County Council Calendar. Please incorporate it into your unit calendar. We expect to see every unit represented at all county council meetings. If your unit does not have a county council representative, the duty of attending council meetings should be rotated among board members.
Our updated contact information is still incomplete. Please completed the attached form and email it to , Judi_Anderson@ccpsnet.net . I apologize for sending email to former presidents. Please be patient while we complete our updates. If you can make contact with your replacements and remind him/her to send in the contacts form, we would appreciate the effort. We are missing:
Elementary Middle High
Beulah Carver
Bon Air Falling Creek Cosby
Crestwood Matoaca Meadowbrook
Ettrick Providence Midlothian
Evergreen Robious Monacan
Falling Creek Salem Church
Gordon
Greenfield
Jacobs Rd
Providence
Robious
Salem Church
Weaver
If you have not completed your unit's audit, please do so immediately. Let us know if you need help. Remember, file your IRS Form 990 N online. It's easy and quick.
Welcome back (well, almost)!
Attached is the 2011-2012 Chesterfield County Council Calendar. Please incorporate it into your unit calendar. We expect to see every unit represented at all county council meetings. If your unit does not have a county council representative, the duty of attending council meetings should be rotated among board members.
Our updated contact information is still incomplete. Please completed the attached form and email it to , Judi_Anderson@ccpsnet.net . I apologize for sending email to former presidents. Please be patient while we complete our updates. If you can make contact with your replacements and remind him/her to send in the contacts form, we would appreciate the effort. We are missing:
Elementary Middle High
Beulah Carver
Bon Air Falling Creek Cosby
Crestwood Matoaca Meadowbrook
Ettrick Providence Midlothian
Evergreen Robious Monacan
Falling Creek Salem Church
Gordon
Greenfield
Jacobs Rd
Providence
Robious
Salem Church
Weaver
If you have not completed your unit's audit, please do so immediately. Let us know if you need help. Remember, file your IRS Form 990 N online. It's easy and quick.
Eamil a request for information to help you continue to form your special education committee (stellaedw@aol.com). Prepare to be more inclusive this year. Remember, "everychild.onevoice."
Reference Back to School Kits: Fortunately, the registration to receive the Back to School Kit from the National PTA is still active through September 16, using the correct link: http://www.pta.org/3104.asp
Thank you for all you do for our students and the community.
Stella Edwards,
President
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
Monday, April 4, 2011
CCPS NEWS TIPS
April 4
Information night
Swift Creek Middle will have an information night for rising sixth-graders in the auditorium 7-8 p.m.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
Money presentation
Second-graders at Marguerite Christian Elementary will learn about money with the help of Franklin Federal Bank 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
April 5
Program
At Grange Hall Elementary, the PTA will meet at 6 p.m., and a first-grade program will begin at 7 p.m.
Contact: 739-6265
Reading
Hopkins Elementary kindergartners will visit Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center to select a book and participate in story time.
Contact: Donna Venable, 743-3665
Parent coffee
Greenfield Elementary will have a parent coffee in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. The topic is “Siblings Without Rivalry — It’s Not Just a Dream.”
Contact: Beth Carter, 560-2720
Engineering
A MathScience Innovation Center representative will teach grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary about engineering.
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
Living museum
Third-grade students at Swift Creek Elementary will present a Mighty Minds Living Museum 6:30-8 p.m. Displays come to life as students portray famous people.
Contact: Karole Parynik, 739-6305
Celebration
Reams Elementary will have a Book It celebration at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 19,347 books students read from October to March.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Pizza night
Elizabeth Scott Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at Cici’s Pizza.
Contact: 541-4660
Walking trip
Hening Elementary kindergartners will take a walking field trip to Martin’s grocery store to learn about healthy habits.
Contact: 743-3655
April 6
Blood drive
Watkins Elementary will have a spring blood drive 3-7 p.m. Donors can make an appointment or sign up on appointment sheets distributed to classes.
Contact: Deb Dudley, dadjwd@comcast.net
Soccer
The World Languages Department at Clover Hill High is hosting a World Cup soccer game. Students who take a language may buy a ticket to participate or to be a spectator. There will be one game scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m.; it will be Spanish classes vs. other world language classes. Proceeds go to the relief efforts in Japan and to the Rich Conklin benefit fund.
Contact: Julia Bates, 639-4940
April 7
Kindergarten registration
Chesterfield County Public Schools will register children for kindergarten 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011. Parents should register their children at the school they are zoned to attend. To find the correct school, parents may call 748-1666 or go online to chesterfield.k12.va.us, then click “schools,” then “school lookup feature.”
Contact: 748-1405
Meeting
The Gifted Education Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
Contact: 594-1767
Fire safety
Spring Run Elementary second-grade classes will learn fire safety when the fire house visits the bus loop.
Contact: 639-6352
April 7-9
Performance
James River High will perform “Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe: The Final Mystery.” Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
Contact: Alli Oyler, 378-2420, Ext. 4124
April 8
Outreach
Grange Hall Elementary students will donate pet food and pet treats to help Meals on Wheels recipients feed their dogs and cats.
Conact: Michelle Mason, masonm@chesterfield.govvisit
Matoaca Elementary students will visit the west campus of Matoaca Middle.ntact: 590-3130
Reading event
Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will meet for books and breakfast 8:14-8:45 a.m.
Contact: 674-1300
Exhibition
The Visual Arts Department of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will present its sixth annual Student Spring Gala Exhibition 6-8 p.m. at the Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St. in Petersburg.
Contact: 861-4611
Dance performance
At Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, 12 dance majors will perform “What Comes in a Dozen…” at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Everyone is invited to this free event.
Cntact: Allison Rowe, 722-0200, Ext. 1310
Field trip
Chalkley Elementary kindergartners will visit the Metro Richmond Zoo.
Contact: 674-1300
Spring cleanup
Capital One volunteers will help Chalkley Elementary with spring cleanup and planting.
Contact: 674-1300
Talent show
There wil be a talent show at Marguerite Christian at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
Competition
Hening Elementary students will travel to Winterpock Elementary at 10 a.m. to compete in a Battle of the Books.
Contact: 743-3655
April 8-9
Robotics competition
Chesterfield County students will participate in regional FIRST robotics competition 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the VCU Siegel Center.
Contact: 748-1405
April 9
Yard sale
The Monacan High Band Boosters will sponsor a yard sale 8 a.m.-noon. The rain date is noon-4 p.m. April 10.
Contact: Amy Duke, 594-3676 or amyduke@aol.com.
Concert
Students from Chesterfield County Public Schools will be among those performing in the all-Virginia band and orchestra concert at 1:30 p.m. at Charlottesville High.
Contact: 768-6245
Bandarama
The Cosby High Titan Band and Hanover High Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. with the University of Virginia Wind Ensemble at Richmond’s Landmark Theater. Tickets cost $5 at the door.
Contact: Earl Shaffer, 639-8340
Carnival
Woolridge Elementary’s spring carnival will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine. There is a silent auction at www.biddingforgood.com/WoolridgePTA.
Contact: Barbara Schaedel, 739-6330
April 11
Tree presentation
A forestry education specialist for the Virginia Department of Forestry will give a presentation to Reams Road Elementary third-graders 2:30-3:10 p.m. and give them trees to plant on Arbor Day.
Contact: Sara Hunt, 674-1370
Skate night
Hening Elementary families will skate at Skate-A-Way 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 743-3655
Pizza night
Bailey Bridge Middle families will eat 5-8 p.m. at CiCi’s Pizza at Commonwealth Parkway.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
Chess
The Chess Club at Hening Elementary will meet at 3:45 p.m. in the library.
Contact: 743-3655
Field trip
Spring Run Elementary fourth-grade classes will visit Pamplin Historical Park.
Contact: 639-6352
April 11-15
Book fair
Hening Elementary will have a book fair during school hours. On April 12, the book fair will also be open starting at 4:30 p.m. for family shopping.
Contact: 743-3655
April 12
Pizza night
Curtis Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at CiCi’s Pizza in Chester.
Contact: 768-6175
Program
Capital One will present Bank It at Chalkley Elementary for parents of students in grades 3-5.
Contact: 674-1300
Assembly
Bailey Bridge Middle will hold Character Assemblies to support positive behavior and academic achievement.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
Parents night
Very Informed Parents night will be held at Bailey Bridge Middle for rising sixth-grade parents 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents may also register their children for STAR 101, a summer prep program.
Contact: Kume Goranson, 739-6200
Bank program
Each fifth-grade class at Matoaca Elementary will have a lesson about saving money. Third-graders will visit the Bank of McKenney for a lesson on saving.
Contact: Jennifer Autry, 590-3100
Field trip
The fifth-grade Center Based Gifted class at Hening Elementary will go to VCU 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn about economics.
Contact: 743-3655
April 12 and April 14
Talent show
Gordon Elementary will present a talent show at 7 p.m.
Contact: Debbie Bacile, 378-2410
April 13
Battle of the Books
Hopkins Elementary students will compete in a Battle of the Books at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Carolyn Moul, 743-3665
Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 4:30-6 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.
Contact: 594-1732
Parent coffee
Chalkley Elementary parents are invited for coffee 8:30-9:30 a.m. to discuss “What to Do When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy.”
Contact: Pat Bishop, 674-1300
Picture day
Gordon Elementary students will pose for spring photos.
Contact: 378-2410
April 14
Students of the Year gala
Two Students of the Year from every Chesterfield County school will be honored during a banquet at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center 6-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Meetings
Innovation teams are scheduled to meet 4:30-7 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Skate night
The Curtis Elementary families will skate at Chester Skateland 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 748-2058
Conversations
Ettrick Elementary will hold Café Conversations 6-8 p.m. Fifth-grade students and parents will discuss the pressures of middle school and making good decisions.
Contact: Kimberly Reynolds, 520-6005, Ext. 5706
Family event
Providence Middle will hold its fourth annual Family Fun/Fitness Night 6-8 p.m. Performances given by the Swingers Jump Rope Team, Richmond Olympiad, ACAC’s DanceFusion and others. There will also be a blood drive in conjunction with Virginia Blood Services.
Contact: Chuck Anderson, 674-1355
Living museum
Third-grade students at Swift Creek Elementary will present a Mighty Minds Living Museum 6:30-8 p.m. Displays come to life as students portray famous people.
Contact: Karole Parynik, 739-6305
Competition
A Battle of the Books will be held at Providence Elementary at 10 a.m. Reams Road, Jacobs Road and Providence Elementary will participate.
Contact: 674-1345
Dinner
Reams Road Elementary families will eat at Chick-fil-A 5-8 p.m.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Field trip
Hening Elementary third-grade students will take a trip to the Virginia Aquarium.
Contact: 743-3655
April 14-15
Performance
Theater students at Swift Creek Middle will present “The Idi-Odyssey” in the auditorium 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
April 15
Report cards
Report cards will be issued to grades K-12.
Contact: 748-1405
Field day
Chalkley Elementary students will have field day for grades K-2 in the morning and grades 3-5 in the afternoon.
Contact: 674-1300
Relative Connections
Chesterfield grandparents raising school-age children are invited to attend Relative Connections 10-11 a.m. at Providence Middle, 900 Starlight Lane. This session will cover success in middle school.
Contact: 768-7878
Performance
Theatre IV will perform twice during the day for students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary.
Contact: 541-4660
Field day
The PTA at Hening Elementary will host a field day.
Contact: 743-3655
Production
Second- and third-grade students at Hening Elementary will see Theatre IV at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: 743-3655
April 16
Regatta
Crew teams from different localities in Virginia will compete at the James River Regatta starting at 9 a.m. Four- and eight-person shells will launch from Robious Landing Park and compete in 1,500-meter sprints. This daylong free event hosted by the James River High crew team will feature varsity and novice races.
Contact: Hank Holswade, 357-4715, or www.jamesriverrowers.org
April 18-22
Spring break
This is spring break.
Contact: 748-1405
April 21
Dinner
Bailey Bridge Middle families will eat at Johnny Rockets in Hancock Village 3-9 p.m.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
April 22
Egg hunt
Marguerite Christian Elementary will have an egg hunt at 10 a.m. in the bus loop.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
Ongoing
Core values
Spring Run Elementary students are participating in a new program called Husky Highlights. The program lets students demonstrate their knowledge of core values by creating songs, skits, raps and poems to perform for their peers during lunch.
Contact: 639-6352
Art activity
Spring Run Elementary students are working with Richmond ceramicist Matthew David Camden during their art classes to create a large sculpture commemorating the 10th anniversary of the school and the 10th anniversary of the core values of Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Contact: 639-6352
DimensionU
Sixteen Chesterfield schools are using educational video games in math classes as an engaging way to master math skills. DimensionU games embed more than 400 math and literacy skills in a multitude of 3- D, interactive formats.
Contact: 748-1405
Educational garden
Watkins Elementary is establishing an educational garden to introduce the concepts of gardening, container gardening, water conservation, rain barrels, composting and eating healthy. A rain barrel and watershed workshop will be held April 30.
Contact: Kristine Pearman, 378-2530
Spanish project
Fifth-graders at Harrowgate and Grange Hall Elementary schools are writing postcards to each other in a Spanish pen pal exchange so that they can practice writing and reading in a second language.
Contact: Amy Miller, 520-6015
Comprehensive plan
Innovation teams are working to update the comprehensive plan of Chesterfield County Public Schools. The innovation teams will meet several times, with the School Board scheduled to receive a report this spring. This process began in the fall with a series of forums focusing on the future of education in Chesterfield County. There are four innovation teams:
• School Board Innovation Team on Mission and Vision
• Innovation Team for Academic Achievement
• Innovation Team for Technology and 21st-Century Skills
• Innovation Team for Citizenship and Core Values
Contact: 748-1405
Mighty Milers
The Mighty Milers will continue at Chalkley Elementary until the end of the year. This program teaches the healthy habit of running or walking. Miles are recorded weekly. The school’s goal is 12,000 miles.
Contact: 674-1300
Recycling
Guys on the Go, a running group for fifth-grade boys, runs the recycling program at Chalkley Elementary. The group focuses on athletics, health and fitness, teamwork, community service and character development.
Contact: 674-1300
Nail spa
A nail spa run by the nail technology students is open at Chesterfield Technical Center Mondays-Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesdays until 3 p.m. Call for an appointment.
Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, Ext. 1046
Mail program
Elizabeth Scott Elementary has started a schoolwide mail system. Students may write letters to each other and staff members. Parents are also encouraged to write letters to their child or any staff member. Deliveries take place on Thursdays.
Contact: 541-4660
Mileage Club
The Mileage Club at Greenfield Elementary meets every Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:10 a.m.
Contact: Michelle Jenkins, 560-2720
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Five elementary schools are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Ettrick, Falling Creek, Bellwood, Chalkley and Bensley (this is Bensley’s second year). Four days a week at Ettrick and Bensley and three days a week at the other three schools, students sample a different fresh fruit or vegetable. Cafeteria staff members prepare big bowls of whatever the day’s item is, then the bowls are delivered to classrooms, where students eat the fruit or vegetable and learn how it grows, where it grows, how it might be prepared, etc. The program continues throughout the school year.
Contact: Ettrick 520-6005, Falling Creek 743-3630, Bellwood 743-3600, Chalkley 674-1300,
Bensley 743-3610
Savings account
Supported by Essex Bank, Watkins Elementary students are learning about banks and savings accounts. So that students can make deposits to their savings accounts, bank representatives come to school Tuesdays for grades K-1, Wednesdays for grades 2-3 and Thursdays for grades 4-5.
Contact: 378-2530
Recycle
Spring Run Elementary’s recycling program runs through the end of the school year. Environmental helpers in grades 1-5 are trained in the recycling process.
Contact: 639-6352
Student council
Midlothian Middle student leaders meet 7:45-8:15 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Contact: Christi Prybyla, 378-2460
Chess
The Chess Club at Watkins Elementary meets 8:15-9:10 a.m. the first Friday of every month in the cafeteria.
Contact: rdrvet@verizon.net
Program
Beulah Elementary’s morning program for grades 1-3 takes place before school throughout the year.
Contact: 743-3620
BEST
The BEST program at Beulah Elementary is an after-school program for grades 3-5 and a before-school program for grades 1-3.
Contact: 743-3620
Community service
Midlothian Middle’s Builders Club students meet periodically to plan ways to give back to the community.
Contact: Tracy Ferguson or Kimberly Leedom,
378-2460
Business and Community Resource Bank
The Business and Community Resource Bank offers an easy way to make a difference in schools by connecting people willing to share their knowledge with teachers who need classroom speakers or volunteers. Whether a community member would like to speak about his area of expertise, participate in a career day or mentor a student, the resource bank can make the connection with a school.
Contact: 748-1405
Free supplies for school employees
From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year. Donations are tax-deductible.
Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279
Running
The Running Club at Crestwood Elementary meets every Tuesday 8:30-9:05 a.m.
Contact: 560-2710
Pizza night
Bensley Elementary families eat at the Chester CiCi’s 5-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.
Contact: 743-3610
Incentive program
Fifth-graders at Spring Run Elementary have an incentive program that gives them an opportunity to earn Husky bucks for appropriate behavior. Every nine weeks, they use their Husky bucks at the fifth-grade store where they make or bring items from home to sell.
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
Helping others
Students at Elizabeth Davis Middle are raising money for cancer patients. The class that wins will be treated to pasta.
Contact: Pamela Masters, 541-4700
Information night
Swift Creek Middle will have an information night for rising sixth-graders in the auditorium 7-8 p.m.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
Money presentation
Second-graders at Marguerite Christian Elementary will learn about money with the help of Franklin Federal Bank 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
April 5
Program
At Grange Hall Elementary, the PTA will meet at 6 p.m., and a first-grade program will begin at 7 p.m.
Contact: 739-6265
Reading
Hopkins Elementary kindergartners will visit Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center to select a book and participate in story time.
Contact: Donna Venable, 743-3665
Parent coffee
Greenfield Elementary will have a parent coffee in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. The topic is “Siblings Without Rivalry — It’s Not Just a Dream.”
Contact: Beth Carter, 560-2720
Engineering
A MathScience Innovation Center representative will teach grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary about engineering.
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
Living museum
Third-grade students at Swift Creek Elementary will present a Mighty Minds Living Museum 6:30-8 p.m. Displays come to life as students portray famous people.
Contact: Karole Parynik, 739-6305
Celebration
Reams Elementary will have a Book It celebration at 2 p.m. to celebrate the 19,347 books students read from October to March.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Pizza night
Elizabeth Scott Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at Cici’s Pizza.
Contact: 541-4660
Walking trip
Hening Elementary kindergartners will take a walking field trip to Martin’s grocery store to learn about healthy habits.
Contact: 743-3655
April 6
Blood drive
Watkins Elementary will have a spring blood drive 3-7 p.m. Donors can make an appointment or sign up on appointment sheets distributed to classes.
Contact: Deb Dudley, dadjwd@comcast.net
Soccer
The World Languages Department at Clover Hill High is hosting a World Cup soccer game. Students who take a language may buy a ticket to participate or to be a spectator. There will be one game scheduled to begin at 10:45 a.m.; it will be Spanish classes vs. other world language classes. Proceeds go to the relief efforts in Japan and to the Rich Conklin benefit fund.
Contact: Julia Bates, 639-4940
April 7
Kindergarten registration
Chesterfield County Public Schools will register children for kindergarten 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011. Parents should register their children at the school they are zoned to attend. To find the correct school, parents may call 748-1666 or go online to chesterfield.k12.va.us, then click “schools,” then “school lookup feature.”
Contact: 748-1405
Meeting
The Gifted Education Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
Contact: 594-1767
Fire safety
Spring Run Elementary second-grade classes will learn fire safety when the fire house visits the bus loop.
Contact: 639-6352
April 7-9
Performance
James River High will perform “Nevermore! Edgar Allan Poe: The Final Mystery.” Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 at the door.
Contact: Alli Oyler, 378-2420, Ext. 4124
April 8
Outreach
Grange Hall Elementary students will donate pet food and pet treats to help Meals on Wheels recipients feed their dogs and cats.
Conact: Michelle Mason, masonm@chesterfield.govvisit
Matoaca Elementary students will visit the west campus of Matoaca Middle.ntact: 590-3130
Reading event
Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will meet for books and breakfast 8:14-8:45 a.m.
Contact: 674-1300
Exhibition
The Visual Arts Department of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will present its sixth annual Student Spring Gala Exhibition 6-8 p.m. at the Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St. in Petersburg.
Contact: 861-4611
Dance performance
At Appomattox Regional Governor’s School, 12 dance majors will perform “What Comes in a Dozen…” at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Everyone is invited to this free event.
Cntact: Allison Rowe, 722-0200, Ext. 1310
Field trip
Chalkley Elementary kindergartners will visit the Metro Richmond Zoo.
Contact: 674-1300
Spring cleanup
Capital One volunteers will help Chalkley Elementary with spring cleanup and planting.
Contact: 674-1300
Talent show
There wil be a talent show at Marguerite Christian at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
Competition
Hening Elementary students will travel to Winterpock Elementary at 10 a.m. to compete in a Battle of the Books.
Contact: 743-3655
April 8-9
Robotics competition
Chesterfield County students will participate in regional FIRST robotics competition 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the VCU Siegel Center.
Contact: 748-1405
April 9
Yard sale
The Monacan High Band Boosters will sponsor a yard sale 8 a.m.-noon. The rain date is noon-4 p.m. April 10.
Contact: Amy Duke, 594-3676 or amyduke@aol.com.
Concert
Students from Chesterfield County Public Schools will be among those performing in the all-Virginia band and orchestra concert at 1:30 p.m. at Charlottesville High.
Contact: 768-6245
Bandarama
The Cosby High Titan Band and Hanover High Wind Ensemble will perform at 7:30 p.m. with the University of Virginia Wind Ensemble at Richmond’s Landmark Theater. Tickets cost $5 at the door.
Contact: Earl Shaffer, 639-8340
Carnival
Woolridge Elementary’s spring carnival will run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. rain or shine. There is a silent auction at www.biddingforgood.com/WoolridgePTA.
Contact: Barbara Schaedel, 739-6330
April 11
Tree presentation
A forestry education specialist for the Virginia Department of Forestry will give a presentation to Reams Road Elementary third-graders 2:30-3:10 p.m. and give them trees to plant on Arbor Day.
Contact: Sara Hunt, 674-1370
Skate night
Hening Elementary families will skate at Skate-A-Way 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 743-3655
Pizza night
Bailey Bridge Middle families will eat 5-8 p.m. at CiCi’s Pizza at Commonwealth Parkway.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
Chess
The Chess Club at Hening Elementary will meet at 3:45 p.m. in the library.
Contact: 743-3655
Field trip
Spring Run Elementary fourth-grade classes will visit Pamplin Historical Park.
Contact: 639-6352
April 11-15
Book fair
Hening Elementary will have a book fair during school hours. On April 12, the book fair will also be open starting at 4:30 p.m. for family shopping.
Contact: 743-3655
April 12
Pizza night
Curtis Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at CiCi’s Pizza in Chester.
Contact: 768-6175
Program
Capital One will present Bank It at Chalkley Elementary for parents of students in grades 3-5.
Contact: 674-1300
Assembly
Bailey Bridge Middle will hold Character Assemblies to support positive behavior and academic achievement.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
Parents night
Very Informed Parents night will be held at Bailey Bridge Middle for rising sixth-grade parents 6:30-8:30 p.m. Parents may also register their children for STAR 101, a summer prep program.
Contact: Kume Goranson, 739-6200
Bank program
Each fifth-grade class at Matoaca Elementary will have a lesson about saving money. Third-graders will visit the Bank of McKenney for a lesson on saving.
Contact: Jennifer Autry, 590-3100
Field trip
The fifth-grade Center Based Gifted class at Hening Elementary will go to VCU 8:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to learn about economics.
Contact: 743-3655
April 12 and April 14
Talent show
Gordon Elementary will present a talent show at 7 p.m.
Contact: Debbie Bacile, 378-2410
April 13
Battle of the Books
Hopkins Elementary students will compete in a Battle of the Books at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: Carolyn Moul, 743-3665
Meeting
The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 4:30-6 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.
Contact: 594-1732
Parent coffee
Chalkley Elementary parents are invited for coffee 8:30-9:30 a.m. to discuss “What to Do When Your Kids Are Driving You Crazy.”
Contact: Pat Bishop, 674-1300
Picture day
Gordon Elementary students will pose for spring photos.
Contact: 378-2410
April 14
Students of the Year gala
Two Students of the Year from every Chesterfield County school will be honored during a banquet at the Holiday Inn Koger Conference Center 6-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Meetings
Innovation teams are scheduled to meet 4:30-7 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Skate night
The Curtis Elementary families will skate at Chester Skateland 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 748-2058
Conversations
Ettrick Elementary will hold Café Conversations 6-8 p.m. Fifth-grade students and parents will discuss the pressures of middle school and making good decisions.
Contact: Kimberly Reynolds, 520-6005, Ext. 5706
Family event
Providence Middle will hold its fourth annual Family Fun/Fitness Night 6-8 p.m. Performances given by the Swingers Jump Rope Team, Richmond Olympiad, ACAC’s DanceFusion and others. There will also be a blood drive in conjunction with Virginia Blood Services.
Contact: Chuck Anderson, 674-1355
Living museum
Third-grade students at Swift Creek Elementary will present a Mighty Minds Living Museum 6:30-8 p.m. Displays come to life as students portray famous people.
Contact: Karole Parynik, 739-6305
Competition
A Battle of the Books will be held at Providence Elementary at 10 a.m. Reams Road, Jacobs Road and Providence Elementary will participate.
Contact: 674-1345
Dinner
Reams Road Elementary families will eat at Chick-fil-A 5-8 p.m.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Field trip
Hening Elementary third-grade students will take a trip to the Virginia Aquarium.
Contact: 743-3655
April 14-15
Performance
Theater students at Swift Creek Middle will present “The Idi-Odyssey” in the auditorium 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
April 15
Report cards
Report cards will be issued to grades K-12.
Contact: 748-1405
Field day
Chalkley Elementary students will have field day for grades K-2 in the morning and grades 3-5 in the afternoon.
Contact: 674-1300
Relative Connections
Chesterfield grandparents raising school-age children are invited to attend Relative Connections 10-11 a.m. at Providence Middle, 900 Starlight Lane. This session will cover success in middle school.
Contact: 768-7878
Performance
Theatre IV will perform twice during the day for students at Elizabeth Scott Elementary.
Contact: 541-4660
Field day
The PTA at Hening Elementary will host a field day.
Contact: 743-3655
Production
Second- and third-grade students at Hening Elementary will see Theatre IV at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: 743-3655
April 16
Regatta
Crew teams from different localities in Virginia will compete at the James River Regatta starting at 9 a.m. Four- and eight-person shells will launch from Robious Landing Park and compete in 1,500-meter sprints. This daylong free event hosted by the James River High crew team will feature varsity and novice races.
Contact: Hank Holswade, 357-4715, or www.jamesriverrowers.org
April 18-22
Spring break
This is spring break.
Contact: 748-1405
April 21
Dinner
Bailey Bridge Middle families will eat at Johnny Rockets in Hancock Village 3-9 p.m.
Contact: Priscilla Millefolie, 739-6200
April 22
Egg hunt
Marguerite Christian Elementary will have an egg hunt at 10 a.m. in the bus loop.
Contact: Cynthia Johnson, 530-5733
Ongoing
Core values
Spring Run Elementary students are participating in a new program called Husky Highlights. The program lets students demonstrate their knowledge of core values by creating songs, skits, raps and poems to perform for their peers during lunch.
Contact: 639-6352
Art activity
Spring Run Elementary students are working with Richmond ceramicist Matthew David Camden during their art classes to create a large sculpture commemorating the 10th anniversary of the school and the 10th anniversary of the core values of Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Contact: 639-6352
DimensionU
Sixteen Chesterfield schools are using educational video games in math classes as an engaging way to master math skills. DimensionU games embed more than 400 math and literacy skills in a multitude of 3- D, interactive formats.
Contact: 748-1405
Educational garden
Watkins Elementary is establishing an educational garden to introduce the concepts of gardening, container gardening, water conservation, rain barrels, composting and eating healthy. A rain barrel and watershed workshop will be held April 30.
Contact: Kristine Pearman, 378-2530
Spanish project
Fifth-graders at Harrowgate and Grange Hall Elementary schools are writing postcards to each other in a Spanish pen pal exchange so that they can practice writing and reading in a second language.
Contact: Amy Miller, 520-6015
Comprehensive plan
Innovation teams are working to update the comprehensive plan of Chesterfield County Public Schools. The innovation teams will meet several times, with the School Board scheduled to receive a report this spring. This process began in the fall with a series of forums focusing on the future of education in Chesterfield County. There are four innovation teams:
• School Board Innovation Team on Mission and Vision
• Innovation Team for Academic Achievement
• Innovation Team for Technology and 21st-Century Skills
• Innovation Team for Citizenship and Core Values
Contact: 748-1405
Mighty Milers
The Mighty Milers will continue at Chalkley Elementary until the end of the year. This program teaches the healthy habit of running or walking. Miles are recorded weekly. The school’s goal is 12,000 miles.
Contact: 674-1300
Recycling
Guys on the Go, a running group for fifth-grade boys, runs the recycling program at Chalkley Elementary. The group focuses on athletics, health and fitness, teamwork, community service and character development.
Contact: 674-1300
Nail spa
A nail spa run by the nail technology students is open at Chesterfield Technical Center Mondays-Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesdays until 3 p.m. Call for an appointment.
Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, Ext. 1046
Mail program
Elizabeth Scott Elementary has started a schoolwide mail system. Students may write letters to each other and staff members. Parents are also encouraged to write letters to their child or any staff member. Deliveries take place on Thursdays.
Contact: 541-4660
Mileage Club
The Mileage Club at Greenfield Elementary meets every Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:10 a.m.
Contact: Michelle Jenkins, 560-2720
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Five elementary schools are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Ettrick, Falling Creek, Bellwood, Chalkley and Bensley (this is Bensley’s second year). Four days a week at Ettrick and Bensley and three days a week at the other three schools, students sample a different fresh fruit or vegetable. Cafeteria staff members prepare big bowls of whatever the day’s item is, then the bowls are delivered to classrooms, where students eat the fruit or vegetable and learn how it grows, where it grows, how it might be prepared, etc. The program continues throughout the school year.
Contact: Ettrick 520-6005, Falling Creek 743-3630, Bellwood 743-3600, Chalkley 674-1300,
Bensley 743-3610
Savings account
Supported by Essex Bank, Watkins Elementary students are learning about banks and savings accounts. So that students can make deposits to their savings accounts, bank representatives come to school Tuesdays for grades K-1, Wednesdays for grades 2-3 and Thursdays for grades 4-5.
Contact: 378-2530
Recycle
Spring Run Elementary’s recycling program runs through the end of the school year. Environmental helpers in grades 1-5 are trained in the recycling process.
Contact: 639-6352
Student council
Midlothian Middle student leaders meet 7:45-8:15 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Contact: Christi Prybyla, 378-2460
Chess
The Chess Club at Watkins Elementary meets 8:15-9:10 a.m. the first Friday of every month in the cafeteria.
Contact: rdrvet@verizon.net
Program
Beulah Elementary’s morning program for grades 1-3 takes place before school throughout the year.
Contact: 743-3620
BEST
The BEST program at Beulah Elementary is an after-school program for grades 3-5 and a before-school program for grades 1-3.
Contact: 743-3620
Community service
Midlothian Middle’s Builders Club students meet periodically to plan ways to give back to the community.
Contact: Tracy Ferguson or Kimberly Leedom,
378-2460
Business and Community Resource Bank
The Business and Community Resource Bank offers an easy way to make a difference in schools by connecting people willing to share their knowledge with teachers who need classroom speakers or volunteers. Whether a community member would like to speak about his area of expertise, participate in a career day or mentor a student, the resource bank can make the connection with a school.
Contact: 748-1405
Free supplies for school employees
From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year. Donations are tax-deductible.
Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279
Running
The Running Club at Crestwood Elementary meets every Tuesday 8:30-9:05 a.m.
Contact: 560-2710
Pizza night
Bensley Elementary families eat at the Chester CiCi’s 5-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.
Contact: 743-3610
Incentive program
Fifth-graders at Spring Run Elementary have an incentive program that gives them an opportunity to earn Husky bucks for appropriate behavior. Every nine weeks, they use their Husky bucks at the fifth-grade store where they make or bring items from home to sell.
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
Helping others
Students at Elizabeth Davis Middle are raising money for cancer patients. The class that wins will be treated to pasta.
Contact: Pamela Masters, 541-4700
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
April 2-3 will overflow with art and science
Chesterfield’s annual Arts and Sciences Festival features creativity and inventiveness from Chesterfield County Public Schools in visual arts, performing arts and science. Students from every Chesterfield school will participate in the event, which will take place April 2-3 at Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road. Hours are 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 2 and noon-4:30 p.m. April 3. Admission is free. For more information, call 748-1405.
Highlights of this year’s festival include
• hands-on opportunity for everyone who attends the festival to help create an
on-site work of art, coordinated by art teachers Sarah Matthews and Jimi Herd.
• performances by the all-county elementary honors chorus during the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. April 2 and the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. April 3.
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This year’s flier for the Arts and Sciences Festival was created by Thomas Dale High student Kesha Hayes in homage to Pablo Picasso.
Highlights of this year’s festival include
• hands-on opportunity for everyone who attends the festival to help create an
on-site work of art, coordinated by art teachers Sarah Matthews and Jimi Herd.
• performances by the all-county elementary honors chorus during the opening ceremony at 10 a.m. April 2 and the closing ceremony at 3 p.m. April 3.
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This year’s flier for the Arts and Sciences Festival was created by Thomas Dale High student Kesha Hayes in homage to Pablo Picasso.
Monday, March 21, 2011
CCCPTA/PTSA Leaders Update #26 - Annual Recognition Dinner+
Dear PTA/PTSA Leaders,
The Chesterfield County Council of PTA/PTSA Annual Recognitions Dinner is almost here! Please check with your neighboring school’s PTA/PTSA to make sure their presidents and principals have submitted their:
1. Reservations for our annual recognition dinner
2. Success story for the program book
3. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year! (Please take the time to put, "pen to paper" and nominate a worthy volunteer)
If you have questions reference these requirements, please ask immediately. Volunteer parents and teachers are doing their best to make this an evening you will all enjoy , you deserve it! Let’s come together and relax after another year of successful volunteerism in CCPS!
If you are interested in serving on the nominations committee for the council, please let me know before April 11, 2011. You will have one year to develop a slate of officers for the council’s 2012-2014 term.
Kindergarten Registration is April 7th for all of our schools! Let’s make our new parents feel welcomed to the school and PTA1 Please have an, ‘information packet” to give them. Do not assume that new parents and family members know what PTA is. Introduce the Association and all that we do to support parents teachers and our schools, at every level of governance (national, state, local). You can also include free items as well (i.e. coupons, passes, treats).
BOS Public Hearing on the budget is meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2011, We need to stand up and speak out for quality education for our children!
Remember to Shop Chesterfield First.
Note, the new PTA VOICE is online. www.vapta.org
Thank you for everything you are doing to support our children, schools and community!
Stella Y. Edwards
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
709 Spring Valley Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-1809 (direct)
(804) 691-2122 (mobile)
(804) 862-2205 (office)
(804) 768-4383(fax)
stellaedw@aol.com
www.chesterfieldparent-to-parent.blogspot.com www.vapta.org www.pta.org
" A person has truly become a PTA member when his circle of concern stretches beyond his own child to include all children."
The Chesterfield County Council of PTA/PTSA Annual Recognitions Dinner is almost here! Please check with your neighboring school’s PTA/PTSA to make sure their presidents and principals have submitted their:
1. Reservations for our annual recognition dinner
2. Success story for the program book
3. Nominations for Volunteer of the Year! (Please take the time to put, "pen to paper" and nominate a worthy volunteer)
If you have questions reference these requirements, please ask immediately. Volunteer parents and teachers are doing their best to make this an evening you will all enjoy , you deserve it! Let’s come together and relax after another year of successful volunteerism in CCPS!
If you are interested in serving on the nominations committee for the council, please let me know before April 11, 2011. You will have one year to develop a slate of officers for the council’s 2012-2014 term.
Kindergarten Registration is April 7th for all of our schools! Let’s make our new parents feel welcomed to the school and PTA1 Please have an, ‘information packet” to give them. Do not assume that new parents and family members know what PTA is. Introduce the Association and all that we do to support parents teachers and our schools, at every level of governance (national, state, local). You can also include free items as well (i.e. coupons, passes, treats).
BOS Public Hearing on the budget is meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 23, 2011, We need to stand up and speak out for quality education for our children!
Remember to Shop Chesterfield First.
Note, the new PTA VOICE is online. www.vapta.org
Thank you for everything you are doing to support our children, schools and community!
Stella Y. Edwards
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
709 Spring Valley Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-1809 (direct)
(804) 691-2122 (mobile)
(804) 862-2205 (office)
(804) 768-4383(fax)
stellaedw@aol.com
www.chesterfieldparent-to-parent.blogspot.com www.vapta.org www.pta.org
" A person has truly become a PTA member when his circle of concern stretches beyond his own child to include all children."
CCPS News Tips
Book fair
Alberta Smith Elementary will hold a book fair during school hours in the library. The book fair will also be open during the spring carnival March 19.
Contact: Liz Hunter, 739-6247
March 18-27
Performance
Appomattox Regional Governor’s School presents “The Trojan Women.” This Greek tragedy begins at 7 p.m. March 18-19 and March 25-26. There will also be 2 p.m. performances March 20 and March 27. Tickets purchased by March 16 are $8 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. Tickets at the door are $10 and $5 for students and seniors.
Contact: 722-0200, Ext. 1206, or tickets@args.us
March 21
Meeting
Members of the Chesterfield County School Board will attend a meeting of the Budget and Audit Committee at 12:30 p.m. in Room 303 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road.
Contact: 748-1405
Meeting
The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and members of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet at 4 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
Contact: 748-1405
Nutrition event
Matoaca Elementary will hold a 2:30 p.m. pep rally to kick off Fuel Up to Play 60, a school wellness program from the National Dairy Council, the Southeast Dairy Association and the NFL. On the following four Wednesdays, students will be introduced to new foods during their lunch times and nutritional games during P.E.
Contact: Ellen Nichols, 590-3100
Field trip
Reams Road Elementary prekindergartners will visit the Children’s Museum of Richmond.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Performance
The U.S. Navy Band will perform at Hopkins Elementary at 2 p.m.
Contact: Phil Brooks, 743-3665
Visit
Gates Elementary students will visit Matoaca Middle.
Contact: 590-3130
Club
The Fit 4 Life Club at Swift Creek Elementary will meet at 3:30 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
March 22
Meetings
In the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. and a discussion meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Prekindergarten
This is the third of four dates to submit an application to attend prekindergarten. Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30, show an educational need, meet income requirements and live in the attendance zone of one of the 12 Chesterfield schools that offer prekindergarten. Applications will be taken 4-7 p.m. at Reams Road Elementary, 10141 Reams Road.
Contact: 279-7357, 279-7352 or 594-1671
Family fun
Davis Elementary families will focus on vocabulary during Family Fun Night. A vocabulary parade, with students portraying words, begins at 6:30 p.m., then there will be vocabulary games and activities at 7 p.m. There will also be a book fair and pizza dinner.
Contact: 674-1310
March 22-25
Help for Japan
Clover Hill Elementary students are donating money for Save the Children to help Japan recover from an earthquake and tsunami.
Contact: 739-6220
March 23
Relative Connections
Chesterfield grandparents raising school-age children are invited to attend Relative Connections 10-11 a.m. at Ettrick Elementary. This session will cover success in elementary school.
Contact: 768-7878
Competition
Woolridge Elementary will hold a Battle of the Books for fifth-graders in the cafeteria 9:30-11 a.m.
Contact: Barbara Schaedel, 739-6330
Author visit
Author Kalli Dakos will visit Reams Road Elementary.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Reading
Fourth- and fifth-graders at Grange Hall Elementary will meet for Book and Breakfast 8:30-9:05 a.m.
Contact: Rebecca Schneeberger, 739-6265
Visit
Ettrick Elementary students will visit Matoaca Middle.
Contact: 590-3130
Concert
The Petersburg Symphony will perform 7:30-9 p.m. in the auditorium at Swift Creek Middle.
Contact: 739-6315
March 24
Meetings
Innovation teams are scheduled to meet 4:30-7 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Instructional event
At 6:30 p.m., Providence Middle will hold an Instructional Fair to give parents and community members information about the curriculum. There will also be a bingo night.
Contact: Dr. Tameshia Grimes, 674-1355
Poet visit
Author and poet Kalli Dakos will share and play her poetry at Falling Creek Elementary all day.
Contact: Lauren Lineweaver, 743-3630
Breakfast
Swift Creek Middle will hold a core values breakfast in the cafeteria 7-7:30 a.m.
Contact: 739-6315
March 24-25
Dance event
“Progression,” a spring dance showcase at Thomas Dale High, will take place at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The concert includes a multitude of dance styles and choreography by faculty, students and guest artists. Tickets are available at the door and cost $6 or $5 for students. Admission is free for senior citizens and children 5 and younger.
Contact: Denise Purvis, 768-6245, Ext. 697
Field trip
Hening Elementary fifth-graders will go on a field trip to the Richmond Canal Walk.
Contact: 743-3655
March 24-26
Field trip
FBLA and DECA club members from Matoaca High will visit New York City to tour TV and movie sites, see Ground Zero and experience the Sony Wonder Technology Lab.
Contact: Heather Viar, 590-3108
March 25
Meeting
The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a quarterly work session at 10 a.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. The School Board will discuss the proposed mission, vision and beliefs and to hear an update about the Innovation Teams.
Contact: 748-1405
Jammies for Japan
Students at Watkins Elementary who bring in a dollar or more may wear pajamas to school. The money will be donated to the Red Cross to help Japan.
Contact: Kristine Pearman, 378-2530
Theatre IV
Theatre IV will present “Songs From the Soul” to grades 3-5 at Reams Road Elementary.
Contact: Meghan Dorgan, 674-1370
Visit
Matoaca Elementary students will visit Matoaca Middle.
Contact: 590-3130
Spirit Day
It is Spirit Day at Chalkley Elementary, so students will wear their favorite sports jersey.
Contact: 674-1300
Club
The Fit 4 Life Club at Swift Creek Elementary will meet at 3:30.
Contact: 739-6305
Parent coffee
Watkins Elementary will have a parent coffee in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss “Self Esteem and Body Image in the Elementary Student.”
Contact: 378-2530
March 28
Performance
Woolridge Elementary third-graders will have a recorder performance.
Contact: 739-6330
Club
The Fit 4 Life Club at Swift Creek Elementary will meet at 3:30 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
March 28-31
Book fair
Hopkins Elementary will have its spring book fair.
Contact: Carolyn Moul, 743-3665
March 29
Concert
Richmond Symphonic Winds will perform in the Swift Creek Middle auditorium 7:30-9 p.m.
Contact: 739-6315
Dinner
Swift Creek Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at Chick-fil-A on Hull Street.
Contact: 739-6305
Breakfast
Providence Middle will hold a core values breakfast at 9 a.m. in the cafeteria.
Contact: Sheila Hage, 674-1355
March 29-31
Presentation
Bettie Weaver Elementary fourth-graders will present a Virginia History Lives wax museum.
Contact: Debbie Baker, 378-2540
March 30
Pyramid concert
Clover Hill High will host a pyramid chorus concert 7-9 p.m. Among the choral groups performing will be Swift Creek Middle and Clover Hill High.
Contact: 739-6315
Parent coffee
Greenfield Elementary will have a parent coffee in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss “Helping Your Child Handle Stress — Are the SOLs That Stressful?”
Contact: Beth Carter, 560-2720
Institute
The Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Positive Parenting Coalition presents its fifth annual institute. Keeping Our Promise by Keeping Our Children Safe will take place 8:30 a.m.-noon at the Fulghum Center. Registration is required.
Contact: 279-1900
Concert
A piano concert by Dmitri Shteinberg begins at 9:45 a.m. at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School. There will be a student piano recital at 7:30 p.m.
Contact: 722-0200
March 31
Prekindergarten
This is the last of four dates to submit an application to attend prekindergarten. Students must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 30, show an educational need, meet income requirements and live in the attendance zone of one of the 12 Chesterfield schools that offer prekindergarten. Applications will be taken 4-7 p.m. at the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.
Contact: 279-7357, 279-7352 or 594-1671
Meeting
The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in Room 203 of the Chesterfield Technical Center, 10101 Courthouse Road.
Contact: 768-6165
Field trip
Swift Creek Elementary fourth-graders will visit Pamplin Historical Park.
Contact: 739-6305
Parade
Greenfield Elementary will have a vocabulary parade beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the playground. Students will dress up as vocabulary words.
Contact: Doris Dunham, 560-2720
Meetings
Innovation teams are scheduled to meet 4:30-7 p.m.
Contact: 748-1405
Fair
Watkins Elementary will hold a science and engineering fair 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: 378-2530
Fitness event
It is Family Fitness Night at Falling Creek Elementary in the gym. Artwork will also be on display.
Contact: Matthew Capehart, 743-3630
Cards
Woolridge Elementary staff members will collect cards created by students thanking veterans at McGuire VA Medical Center for their service.
Contact: 739-6330
Carnival
Chalkley Elementary will host a carnival and book fair 6-8 p.m. Families will enjoy games, food and prizes.
Contact: Caroline McCormack, 674-1300
Bingo and book fair
Providence Middle will have a book fair in the library 5:30-7:45 p.m. A Bingo night for families will also be held in the cafeteria 6:45-7:30 p.m.
Contact: 674-1355
April 1
Student holiday
This is a student holiday and a staff workday for Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Contact: 748-1405
April 2-3
Festival
The 2011 Arts and Sciences Festival for Chesterfield County Public Schools will be held at Thomas Dale High 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 2 and noon-4:30 p.m. April 3. The festival includes visual arts exhibits from every Chesterfield County school, performances by many student groups and the countywide science fair.
Contact: Lin Ferrell, 594-1776
April 4
Information night
Swift Creek Middle will have an information night for rising sixth-graders in the auditorium 7-8 p.m.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
April 5
Program
At Grange Hall Elementary, the PTA will meet at 6 p.m. and a first-grade program will begin at 7 p.m.
Contact: 739-6265
Reading
Hopkins Elementary kindergartners will visit Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center to select a book and participate in story time.
Contact: Donna Venable, 743-3665
Parent coffee
Greenfield Elementary will have a parent coffee in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. The topic is “Siblings Without Rivalry — It’s Not Just a Dream.”
Contact: Beth Carter, 560-2720
April 6
Blood drive
Watkins Elementary will have a spring blood drive 3-7 p.m. Donors can make an appointment or sign up on appointment sheets distributed to classes.
Contact: Deb Dudley, dadjwd@comcast.net
April 7
Kindergarten registration
Chesterfield County Public Schools will register children for kindergarten 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Children must be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30, 2011. Parents should register their children at the school they are zoned to attend. To find the correct school, parents may call 748-1666 or go online to chesterfield.k12.va.us, then click “schools,” then “school lookup feature.”
Contact: 748-1405
Meeting
The Gifted Education Advisory Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.
Contact: 594-1767
April 8
Outreach
Grange Hall Elementary students will donate pet food and pet treats to help Meals on Wheels recipients feed their dogs and cats.
Contact: Michelle Mason, masonm@chesterfield.gov
School visit
Matoaca Elementary students will visit the west campus of Matoaca Middle.
Contact: 590-3130
Exhibition
The Visual Arts Department of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will present its sixth annual Student Spring Gala Exhibition 6-8 p.m. at the Petersburg Area Art League, 7 E. Old St. in Petersburg.
Contact: 861-4611
April 9
Yard sale
The Monacan High Band Boosters will sponsor a yard sale 8 a.m.-noon. The rain date is noon-4 p.m. April 10.
Contact: Amy Duke, 594-3676 or amyduke@aol.com.
Concert
Students from Chesterfield County Public Schools will be among those performing in the all-Virginia band and orchestra concert at 1:30 p.m. at Charlottesville High.
Contact: 768-6245
Ongoing
Art activity
Spring Run Elementary students are working with Richmond ceramicist Matthew David Camden during their art classes to create a large sculpture commemorating the 10th anniversary of the school and the 10th anniversary of the core values of Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Contact: 639-6352
DimensionU
Sixteen Chesterfield schools are using educational video games in math classes as an engaging way to master math skills. DimensionU games embed more than 400 math and literacy skills in a multitude of 3- D, interactive formats.
Contact: 748-1405
Spanish project
Fifth-graders at Harrowgate and Grange Hall elementary schools are writing postcards to each other in a Spanish pen pal exchange so that they can practice writing and reading in a second language.
Contact: Amy Miller, 520-6015
Enrichment program
The after-school enrichment program at Evergreen Elementary is scheduled March 15, March 22 and March 29.
Contact: 378-2400
Comprehensive plan
Innovation teams are working to update the comprehensive plan of Chesterfield County Public Schools. The innovation teams will meet several times, with the School Board scheduled to receive a report this spring. This process began in the fall with a series of forums focusing on the future of education in Chesterfield County. There are four innovation teams:
• School Board Innovation Team on Mission and Vision
• Innovation Team for Academic Achievement
• Innovation Team for Technology and 21st-Century Skills
• Innovation Team for Citizenship and Core Values
Contact: 748-1405
Mighty Milers
The Mighty Milers will continue at Chalkley Elementary until the end of the year. This program teaches the healthy habit of running or walking. Miles are recorded weekly. The school’s goal is 12,000 miles.
Contact: 674-1300
Recycling
Guys on the Go, a running group for fifth-grade boys, runs the recycling program at Chalkley Elementary. The group focuses on athletics, health and fitness, teamwork, community service and character development.
Contact: 674-1300
Nail spa
A nail spa run by the nail technology students is open at Chesterfield Technical Center Mondays-Fridays 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and Tuesdays until 3 p.m. Call for an appointment.
Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, Ext. 1046
Mail program
Elizabeth Scott Elementary has started a schoolwide mail system. Students may write letters to each other and staff members. Parents are also encouraged to write letters to their child or any staff member. Deliveries take place on Thursdays.
Contact: 541-4660
Mileage Club
The Mileage Club at Greenfield Elementary meets every Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-9:10 a.m.
Contact: Michelle Jenkins, 560-2720
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Five elementary schools are participating in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program: Ettrick, Falling Creek, Bellwood, Chalkley and Bensley (this is Bensley’s second year). Four days a week at Ettrick and Bensley and three days a week at the other three schools, students sample a different fresh fruit or vegetable. Cafeteria staff members prepare big bowls of whatever the day’s item is, then the bowls are delivered to classrooms, where students eat the fruit or vegetable and learn how it grows, where it grows, how it might be prepared, etc. The program continues throughout the school year.
Contact: Ettrick 520-6005, Falling Creek 743-3630, Bellwood 743-3600, Chalkley 674-1300,
Bensley 743-3610
Savings account
Supported by Essex Bank, Watkins Elementary students are learning about banks and savings accounts. So that students can make deposits to their savings accounts, bank representatives come to school Tuesdays for grades K-1, Wednesdays for grades 2-3 and Thursdays for grades 4-5.
Contact: 378-2530
Recycle
Spring Run Elementary’s recycling program runs through the end of the school year. Environmental helpers in grades 1-5 are trained in the recycling process.
Contact: 639-6352
Student council
Midlothian Middle student leaders meet 7:45-8:15 a.m. the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month.
Contact: Christi Prybyla, 378-2460
Chess
The Chess Club at Watkins Elementary meets 8:15-9:10 a.m. the first Friday of every month in the cafeteria.
Contact: rdrvet@verizon.net
Program
Beulah Elementary’s morning program for grades 1-3 takes place before school throughout the year.
Contact: 743-3620
BEST
The BEST program at Beulah Elementary is an after-school program for grades 3-5 and a before-school program for grades 1-3.
Contact: 743-3620
Community service
Midlothian Middle’s Builders Club students meet periodically to plan ways to give back to the community.
Contact: Tracy Ferguson or Kimberly Leedom,
378-2460
Business and Community Resource Bank
The Business and Community Resource Bank offers an easy way to make a difference in schools by connecting people willing to share their knowledge with teachers who need classroom speakers or volunteers. Whether a community member would like to speak about his area of expertise, participate in a career day or mentor a student, the resource bank can make the connection with a school.
Contact: 748-1405
Free supplies for school employees
From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on most Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year. Donations are tax-deductible.
Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279
Access to information
Chesterfield County Public Schools has replaced printed agendas and packets for School Board meetings with an online system. The switch to BoardDocs expands access to documents, uses staff time more efficiently and saves paper and postage costs. Available through the school system’s website (chesterfield.k12.va.us), BoardDocs will improve access to agendas, memos, reports, minutes, votes and policies. Even after meetings adjourn, agendas and related documents will remain available to the public through an online archive.
Contact: 748-1405
Running
The Running Club at Crestwood Elementary meets every Tuesday 8:30-9:05 a.m.
Contact: 560-2710
Pizza night
Bensley Elementary families eat at the Chester CiCi’s 5-8 p.m. on the first Wednesday of every month.
Contact: 743-3610
Lunch program
Hening Elementary’s Lunchlady Program grants lunch wishes to students who cannot pay for their lunch. It is funded by PTA, parents, staff and contributions.
Contact: Kitten Gilmore, 743-3655
Incentive program
Fifth-graders at Spring Run Elementary have an incentive program that gives them an opportunity to earn Husky bucks for appropriate behavior. Every nine weeks, they use their Husky bucks at the fifth-grade store where they make or bring items from home to sell.
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
SOL preparation
Watkins Elementary offers a special preparation class to help current and former ESOL students get ready for SOL tests. The class meets twice a week 7:45-8:45 a.m. until March 25.
Contact: 378-2530
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Chesterfield schools open Tuesday, Sept. 7th!
On Sept. 7, more than 59,000 students will begin the school year in Chesterfield County Public Schools, the fifth-largest school system in Virginia and one of the 100 largest school systems in the United States.
We are looking forward to a great school year. PTA/PTSA leaders should support first day of school events. Superintendent Marcus Newsome will visit schools on opening day, accompanied by several School Board and Board of Supervisors members:
• 7-7:45 a.m. at Meadowbrook High, 4901 Cogbill Road, with School Board Chair David Wyman and Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Jim Holland
• 8:10-8:50 a.m. at Thomas Dale High main campus, 3626 W. Hundred Road, with School Board Vice Chair Marshall Trammell and Board of Supervisors member Dorothy Jaeckle
• 8:55-9:30 a.m. at Thomas Dale High freshman campus, 3900 W. Hundred Road, with School Board Vice Chair Marshall Trammell and Board of Supervisors member Dorothy Jaeckle
• 9:55-10:35 a.m. at the new Clover Hill High, 13301 Kelly Green Lane
• 11-11:45 a.m. at Davis Elementary, 415 S. Providence Road, with School Board member Patty Carpenter
• noon-1 p.m. at Crenshaw Elementary, 11901 Bailey Bridge Road, for lunch with School Board member Omarh Rajah and Board of Supervisors member Marlene Durfee.
If you have questions or concerns, contact COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832, (804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Thank you,
Stella Y. Edwards
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
We are looking forward to a great school year. PTA/PTSA leaders should support first day of school events. Superintendent Marcus Newsome will visit schools on opening day, accompanied by several School Board and Board of Supervisors members:
• 7-7:45 a.m. at Meadowbrook High, 4901 Cogbill Road, with School Board Chair David Wyman and Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Jim Holland
• 8:10-8:50 a.m. at Thomas Dale High main campus, 3626 W. Hundred Road, with School Board Vice Chair Marshall Trammell and Board of Supervisors member Dorothy Jaeckle
• 8:55-9:30 a.m. at Thomas Dale High freshman campus, 3900 W. Hundred Road, with School Board Vice Chair Marshall Trammell and Board of Supervisors member Dorothy Jaeckle
• 9:55-10:35 a.m. at the new Clover Hill High, 13301 Kelly Green Lane
• 11-11:45 a.m. at Davis Elementary, 415 S. Providence Road, with School Board member Patty Carpenter
• noon-1 p.m. at Crenshaw Elementary, 11901 Bailey Bridge Road, for lunch with School Board member Omarh Rajah and Board of Supervisors member Marlene Durfee.
If you have questions or concerns, contact COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832, (804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Thank you,
Stella Y. Edwards
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
Monday, August 9, 2010
How to apply for free or reduced-price school meals
Chesterfield County Public Schools provides nutritious breakfasts and lunches in every school. Based on household size and income, students in elementary schools, middle schools and Chesterfield Community High School may qualify for free or reduced-price meals under the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program.
Schools will distribute applications for free or reduced-price meals to all households. Applications are also available online (go to chesterfield.k12.va.us and click on “Forms”), at every school office and at the Food and Nutrition Services Office, 7610 Whitepine Road.
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals pay 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch; the full price of breakfast is $1.10 and the full price of lunch is $1.75. During the 2010-2011 school year, the reduced fee will be waived.
Only one completed, signed application per family is required. If a household is not eligible now for free or reduced-price meals but experiences a financial change during the year, then a parent or guardian should contact the school for an application.
Children in households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the food stamp program) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families may not have to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals. School officials will determine eligibility based on information from the Virginia Department of Social Services and will notify these households of their eligibility. If SNAP or TANF families are not notified automatically, they may fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals.
Other children who also may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals are homeless, migrant or runaway children; foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, regardless of the income of the household in which they reside; and children in households participating in the Women, Infants and Children Program.
A formal appeal of the decision can be requested orally or in writing to David Myers, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832, phone 743-3717.
Schools will distribute applications for free or reduced-price meals to all households. Applications are also available online (go to chesterfield.k12.va.us and click on “Forms”), at every school office and at the Food and Nutrition Services Office, 7610 Whitepine Road.
Students who qualify for reduced-price meals pay 30 cents for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch; the full price of breakfast is $1.10 and the full price of lunch is $1.75. During the 2010-2011 school year, the reduced fee will be waived.
Only one completed, signed application per family is required. If a household is not eligible now for free or reduced-price meals but experiences a financial change during the year, then a parent or guardian should contact the school for an application.
Children in households enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly the food stamp program) or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families may not have to complete an application for free or reduced-price meals. School officials will determine eligibility based on information from the Virginia Department of Social Services and will notify these households of their eligibility. If SNAP or TANF families are not notified automatically, they may fill out an application for free or reduced-price meals.
Other children who also may be eligible for free or reduced-price meals are homeless, migrant or runaway children; foster children who are the legal responsibility of a welfare agency or court, regardless of the income of the household in which they reside; and children in households participating in the Women, Infants and Children Program.
A formal appeal of the decision can be requested orally or in writing to David Myers, Assistant Superintendent for Business and Finance, P.O. Box 10, Chesterfield, VA 23832, phone 743-3717.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Chesterfield County Public Schools News Release
More than 8,500 students enrolled in summer classes in Chesterfield County Public Schools:
• Summer session began July 6 and continues through Aug. 5 for 5,199 elementary students and 1,397 middle school students. Summer session began July 6 and continues through Aug. 12 for 926 high school students.
• From July 12 through Aug. 5, a Fine Arts Academy is providing visual and performing arts classes for 245 students in grades K-12. Acoustic guitar, theater, photography and sculpture are among the topics. During a gala performance, Fine Arts Academy students will demonstrate their talents 9-11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Manchester Middle School.
• Online classes are offered to high school students, and 784 students are taking algebra, health and physical education, English, biology and other classes online. Online classes end Aug. 5.
Principal mentors
Three Chesterfield principals are now certified as mentors through the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Dr. Marlene Scott of Watkins Elementary and Tina Martin of Greenfield Elementary recently earned Peer Assisted Leadership Services certification, joining Joyce Lanier of Evergreen Elementary who previously earned certification. Principal mentors provide a support system, offering advice and counsel to fellow principals.
NSPRA awards
Chesterfield County Public Schools won four awards this year from the National School Public Relations Association for work produced by the Community Relations Department:
• “Designed for Excellence” won an Award of Excellence, the highest recognition. The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation provided money to produce this brief video about Chesterfield schools. The video is online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfytRcpui4.
• The school system’s redesigned website (chesterfield.k12.va.us) and the Educating a Diverse Community booklet each won an Award of Merit, the second highest recognition.
• The 2009-10 parent handbook won an honorable mention.
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
• Summer session began July 6 and continues through Aug. 5 for 5,199 elementary students and 1,397 middle school students. Summer session began July 6 and continues through Aug. 12 for 926 high school students.
• From July 12 through Aug. 5, a Fine Arts Academy is providing visual and performing arts classes for 245 students in grades K-12. Acoustic guitar, theater, photography and sculpture are among the topics. During a gala performance, Fine Arts Academy students will demonstrate their talents 9-11 a.m. Aug. 4 at Manchester Middle School.
• Online classes are offered to high school students, and 784 students are taking algebra, health and physical education, English, biology and other classes online. Online classes end Aug. 5.
Principal mentors
Three Chesterfield principals are now certified as mentors through the National Association of Elementary School Principals. Dr. Marlene Scott of Watkins Elementary and Tina Martin of Greenfield Elementary recently earned Peer Assisted Leadership Services certification, joining Joyce Lanier of Evergreen Elementary who previously earned certification. Principal mentors provide a support system, offering advice and counsel to fellow principals.
NSPRA awards
Chesterfield County Public Schools won four awards this year from the National School Public Relations Association for work produced by the Community Relations Department:
• “Designed for Excellence” won an Award of Excellence, the highest recognition. The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation provided money to produce this brief video about Chesterfield schools. The video is online at www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EfytRcpui4.
• The school system’s redesigned website (chesterfield.k12.va.us) and the Educating a Diverse Community booklet each won an Award of Merit, the second highest recognition.
• The 2009-10 parent handbook won an honorable mention.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENTPost Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
Thursday, July 22, 2010
PTAs/PTSAs Shop Chesterfield First - $1000 prize for your PTA/PTSA!
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs Supports
Shop Chesterfield First!
Support Your School PTA (Parent Teacher Association)/PTSA (Parent Teacher Student Association)
Shop Chesterfield First has partnered with Chesterfield Towne Center to bring you:
Great Denim Days
July 26 – Sept. 12
Donate your gently used denim to support local charities and Chesterfield County PTAs.
How to Support Your PTA:
1) Go to www.ShopChesterfieldFirst.com, click on “School Fundraisers” button on right side, select school, and print voucher.
2) Bring voucher and denim to Chesterfield Towne Center Guest Services Desk located near the Food Court.
PTAs with the most denim donations will win a cash prize:
1st Place - $1,000
2nd Place - $300
3rd - 9th Place - $100/each
*Winners will be determined by the total number of denim pieces donated on their behalf.
Good Luck!
Stella Edwards,
President, CCCPTA/PTSA
Monday, June 7, 2010
Chesterfield names 2011 Teacher of the Year
For first time, school system selects elementary, middle and high school honorees
Dr. Nancy Hoover is the 2011 Teacher of the Year for Chesterfield County Public Schools. With 14 years of experience, she teaches physics and engineering and is the specialty center coordinator for the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies at Bird High School. Her award was announced today at Bird High during a surprise visit from School Board members and Superintendent Marcus Newsome, who brought congratulations, roses, balloons and cake.
“Dr. Nancy Hoover is truly a phenomenal teacher,” said Bird High Principal Beth Teigen in a nominating letter, mentioning Hoover’s creative lesson plans, student mentoring, after-school activities such as the robotics team and rocketry team and outreach to students who might not otherwise consider applying to the engineering program. “If Dr. Hoover sounds too good to be true, she almost is. She … cares deeply for her students.”
From Virginia Commonwealth University, Hoover earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1996 and her Ph.D. in 2009. She began teaching physical science in 1996 at Bailey Bridge Middle. She moved in 2000 to Bird High, where she teaches physics and engineering and where in 2005 she took on the additional duties of specialty center coordinator.
“I did not follow a traditional path to teaching,” Hoover said. “I was what was tactfully called a ‘re-entry’ student and graduated at the age of 40. … Despite my late entry into the teaching profession, I think I have always had the heart of a teacher — getting a thrill out of figuring something out or applying some new knowledge to solve a problem. I consider myself lucky to now have the chance to do that every day with students.”
Annually, every Chesterfield school selects a Teacher of the Year. This year, for the first time, Chesterfield County Public Schools selected from those honorees an Elementary School Teacher of the Year, a Middle School Teacher of the Year and a High School Teacher of the Year, then chose the overall Teacher of the Year from those three honorees. Cynthia Piazza, who teaches Title I math at Harrowgate Elementary, is Chesterfield’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Charmaine Crowell-White, who teaches speech and drama at Tomahawk Creek Middle, is Chesterfield’s Middle School Teacher of the Year. Piazza and Crowell-White also learned of their awards today during surprise visits from School Board members and the superintendent.
The next step is submitting Nancy Hoover’s nomination to the Virginia Department of Education, which will select eight regional Teachers of the Year, then choose the Virginia Teacher of the Year from the eight regional winners.
Dr. Nancy Hoover is the 2011 Teacher of the Year for Chesterfield County Public Schools. With 14 years of experience, she teaches physics and engineering and is the specialty center coordinator for the Governor’s Academy for Engineering Studies at Bird High School. Her award was announced today at Bird High during a surprise visit from School Board members and Superintendent Marcus Newsome, who brought congratulations, roses, balloons and cake.
“Dr. Nancy Hoover is truly a phenomenal teacher,” said Bird High Principal Beth Teigen in a nominating letter, mentioning Hoover’s creative lesson plans, student mentoring, after-school activities such as the robotics team and rocketry team and outreach to students who might not otherwise consider applying to the engineering program. “If Dr. Hoover sounds too good to be true, she almost is. She … cares deeply for her students.”
From Virginia Commonwealth University, Hoover earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 1996 and her Ph.D. in 2009. She began teaching physical science in 1996 at Bailey Bridge Middle. She moved in 2000 to Bird High, where she teaches physics and engineering and where in 2005 she took on the additional duties of specialty center coordinator.
“I did not follow a traditional path to teaching,” Hoover said. “I was what was tactfully called a ‘re-entry’ student and graduated at the age of 40. … Despite my late entry into the teaching profession, I think I have always had the heart of a teacher — getting a thrill out of figuring something out or applying some new knowledge to solve a problem. I consider myself lucky to now have the chance to do that every day with students.”
Annually, every Chesterfield school selects a Teacher of the Year. This year, for the first time, Chesterfield County Public Schools selected from those honorees an Elementary School Teacher of the Year, a Middle School Teacher of the Year and a High School Teacher of the Year, then chose the overall Teacher of the Year from those three honorees. Cynthia Piazza, who teaches Title I math at Harrowgate Elementary, is Chesterfield’s Elementary School Teacher of the Year. Charmaine Crowell-White, who teaches speech and drama at Tomahawk Creek Middle, is Chesterfield’s Middle School Teacher of the Year. Piazza and Crowell-White also learned of their awards today during surprise visits from School Board members and the superintendent.
The next step is submitting Nancy Hoover’s nomination to the Virginia Department of Education, which will select eight regional Teachers of the Year, then choose the Virginia Teacher of the Year from the eight regional winners.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Superintendent to propose one-time 2 percent payment for employees
School system expects $15 million fund balance this year Superintendent to propose one-time 2 percent payment for employees
Budget projections indicate that Chesterfield County Public Schools will end the current fiscal year with a fund balance of about $15 million. Superintendent Marcus Newsome will propose at tonight’s School Board meeting that about $6.5 million of the savings be used to provide school system employees with a one-time payment equal to 2 percent of their base salary.
In a letter to employees, Dr. Newsome wrote, “The School Board and school administration recognize the sacrifices, dedication and hard work exhibited by Chesterfield County Public Schools employees during these challenging times. … It is my hope that this proposed action will help compensate for the lack of a pay increase this year, prepare returning employees for reduced resources next year and provide some assistance for those affected by our reduction in force.”
If the School Board approves the proposal, employees will receive this one-time payment before June 30.
The remainder of the savings — about $9 million — must be returned to the Board of Supervisors based on Virginia law. The superintendent will recommend that the School Board ask the Board of Supervisors to return that money for one-time use in FY 2012, which begins on July 1, 2011.
About $15 million was saved from the school system’s $572 million budget for fiscal year 2010 by conserving fuel and other utilities, leaving positions vacant and participating in a one-time holiday provided by the Virginia Retirement System.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
Budget projections indicate that Chesterfield County Public Schools will end the current fiscal year with a fund balance of about $15 million. Superintendent Marcus Newsome will propose at tonight’s School Board meeting that about $6.5 million of the savings be used to provide school system employees with a one-time payment equal to 2 percent of their base salary.
In a letter to employees, Dr. Newsome wrote, “The School Board and school administration recognize the sacrifices, dedication and hard work exhibited by Chesterfield County Public Schools employees during these challenging times. … It is my hope that this proposed action will help compensate for the lack of a pay increase this year, prepare returning employees for reduced resources next year and provide some assistance for those affected by our reduction in force.”
If the School Board approves the proposal, employees will receive this one-time payment before June 30.
The remainder of the savings — about $9 million — must be returned to the Board of Supervisors based on Virginia law. The superintendent will recommend that the School Board ask the Board of Supervisors to return that money for one-time use in FY 2012, which begins on July 1, 2011.
About $15 million was saved from the school system’s $572 million budget for fiscal year 2010 by conserving fuel and other utilities, leaving positions vacant and participating in a one-time holiday provided by the Virginia Retirement System.
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COMMUNITY RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
Post Office Box 10 • Chesterfield, Virginia 23832
(804) 748-1433 • fax (804) 768-4383
Equal Opportunity Employer
Friday, May 21, 2010
“Million Hours of Power” campaign for the 2010-2011
The following is being sent on behalf of Chuck Saylors, National PTA President.
Friends,
As the first man to serve as National PTA President, I can attest that PTA offers a place for fathers, grandfathers and other caring men. And with today’s challenges, it is also no longer acceptable for any dad or significant male to leave the academic and social development of our children on the shoulders of women.
Want to know how important male engagement is to PTA’s future? Ask the Ft. Wayne (Indiana)Area Council of PTAs, which increased its membership by 30 percent last year. They cite their father and male engagement efforts as the reasons why membership is on the rise. PTA thinks male engagement is so critical that during the upcoming national convention in June, we will announce the start of an exciting new project to engage hundreds of thousands of men across America in investing powerfully in our youth. We hope to engage more men in PTA and in the future success of our children.
Together with the PTA's Men Organized to Raise Engagement (MORE) alliance, and the National Fatherhood Leaders Group, PTA will launch the “Million Hours of Power” campaign for the 2010-2011 school year. Through this effort, men will be asked to volunteer three hours of service to their children – both their own along with kids in their communities. Whether they mentor, read to a child or attend a PTA meeting, we want to see men become more visible in schools and in their neighborhoods.
To kick off this historic campaign, I would like to invite you to join me and Super Bowl-winning coach, Tony Dungy for a special invitation-only reception and rally. It will be held on June 11, 2010 at 1:30, at the convention hotel.
Please respond to Michael Knowles at mknowles@pta.org by May 27, 2010 if you can join us.
Warm regards,
Charles “Chuck” Saylors
Friends,
As the first man to serve as National PTA President, I can attest that PTA offers a place for fathers, grandfathers and other caring men. And with today’s challenges, it is also no longer acceptable for any dad or significant male to leave the academic and social development of our children on the shoulders of women.
Want to know how important male engagement is to PTA’s future? Ask the Ft. Wayne (Indiana)Area Council of PTAs, which increased its membership by 30 percent last year. They cite their father and male engagement efforts as the reasons why membership is on the rise. PTA thinks male engagement is so critical that during the upcoming national convention in June, we will announce the start of an exciting new project to engage hundreds of thousands of men across America in investing powerfully in our youth. We hope to engage more men in PTA and in the future success of our children.
Together with the PTA's Men Organized to Raise Engagement (MORE) alliance, and the National Fatherhood Leaders Group, PTA will launch the “Million Hours of Power” campaign for the 2010-2011 school year. Through this effort, men will be asked to volunteer three hours of service to their children – both their own along with kids in their communities. Whether they mentor, read to a child or attend a PTA meeting, we want to see men become more visible in schools and in their neighborhoods.
To kick off this historic campaign, I would like to invite you to join me and Super Bowl-winning coach, Tony Dungy for a special invitation-only reception and rally. It will be held on June 11, 2010 at 1:30, at the convention hotel.
Please respond to Michael Knowles at mknowles@pta.org by May 27, 2010 if you can join us.
Warm regards,
Charles “Chuck” Saylors
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Chesterfield County Council Elects new PTA Leaders
“Volunteerism – Our Investment in Acedimic Excellence”
The Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs elected new leaders at its May meeting. The following officers will serve a term of two years:
President - Stella Y. Edwards
Vice President - Melissa Thompson-Sheehan
Secretary - pending
Treasurer - Caroline Moses
Bermuda District Vice President- Monique Daniel
Clover Hill District Vice President- pending
Dale District Vice President- LaVonn Creighton
Matoaca District Vice President -pending
Midlothian District Vice President - Julie Shaw
The newly elected Council Executive Board will conduct an orientation and planning session on Tuesday, June 7, 6:00 PM- 9:PM at the School Administration Building. Council Bylaws must be reviewed prior to attending the session. Nominations for pending positions will also be considered.
Congratulations to all the new PTA/PTSA leaders. We look forward to working together on behalf of ALL students.
Thank you for your service,
Stella Y. Edwards
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
Thursday, May 13, 2010
IRS Form 990 file by May 17, 2010
Issue Number: 2010-11
Inside This Issue
Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File 990 Series Returns by May 17 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
Register Now for Workshops for Small and Mid-Sized 501(c)(3) Organzations.
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1. Many Tax Exempt Organizations Must File 990 Series Returns by May 17 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
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A crucial filing deadline of May 17 is looming for many tax-exempt organizations that are required by law to file their Form 990 series return or risk having their federal tax-exempt status revoked. Any organization that fails to file for three consecutive years automatically loses its federal tax-exempt status.
Organizations should note that, absent a request for an exension, there is no grace period from filing by the original due date. Organizations may request an extension of their filing date by filing Form 8868 by the original due date.
For more information on what form or notice an organization must file to avoid automatic revocation, go to IRS.gov.
Inside This Issue
Many Tax-Exempt Organizations Must File 990 Series Returns by May 17 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
Register Now for Workshops for Small and Mid-Sized 501(c)(3) Organzations.
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1. Many Tax Exempt Organizations Must File 990 Series Returns by May 17 to Preserve Tax-Exempt Status
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A crucial filing deadline of May 17 is looming for many tax-exempt organizations that are required by law to file their Form 990 series return or risk having their federal tax-exempt status revoked. Any organization that fails to file for three consecutive years automatically loses its federal tax-exempt status.
Organizations should note that, absent a request for an exension, there is no grace period from filing by the original due date. Organizations may request an extension of their filing date by filing Form 8868 by the original due date.
For more information on what form or notice an organization must file to avoid automatic revocation, go to IRS.gov.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
PTA/PTSA Council Election meeting May 17th
The Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs will hold its elections meeting on Monday, May 17, 2010 at the School Administration Building at 7:0 PM. Each unit is authorized to have three voting delegates (check your bylaws). We will vote on officers for the 2010-2012 term. Potential candidates my run from the floor without prior notification.
Thank you,
Stella Edwards,
President
Thank you,
Stella Edwards,
President
Monday, March 29, 2010
CCCPTA/PTSA Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner
Dear PTA/PTSA Presidents and Friends,
The council's awards and recognition dinner is scheduled for April 19, 2010. All are invited, presidents, principals, board members, etc. Please send in the registration from before April 7 to Verena McCall, council treasurer. You can also email the form (or names) so that we can have the count for the caterer.
Reminder: We need your unit volunteer success story submitted by April 2. Email it to Wendy_Morgan@ccpsnet.net. I am attaching another sample copy (from last year) of what you might submit. Please do not sit on this assignment. Your principal should not have to do this at the last minute because the PTA/PTSA is not being responsible. Principals do not appreciate attending this, "command performance" event, and not see their school volunteer achievements listed in the program.
Attached is the Volunteer of the Year form. Please take the time and nominated a deserving volunteer. Submit by April 2.
We need to know if your PTA/PTSA has 100% teacher memberships by April 2.
Due Dates:
April 2 -
* Volunteer of the Year nomination for Elementary, Middle and High school PTA/PTSA.
* Name of the units with 100% teacher memberships.
* Volunteer success in your school. Email to: Wendy_Morgan@ccpsnet.net
April 7 -
* Annual Awards and Recognition Dinner registration ( email names to Verena for our food count).
If you have questions, call me at 691-2122 or 862-2205. Please do not wait until after the due dates and say you did not understand...
Each year the dinner gets better and better! This year we will include fundraising vendors to assist you with next years activities. The vendors will be on site at Thomas Dale High School from 5:00 PM- 6:30 PM on April 19 (before the dinner). Anyone can come out and see the vendors.
Thank you and have a great week!
President,
Chesterfield County Council of PTAs/PTSAs
709 Spring Valley Road
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
(804) 530-1809 (direct)
(804) 691-2122 (mobile)
(804) 862-2205 (office)
(804) 768-4383(fax)
stellaedw@aol.com www.chesterfieldparent-to-parent.blogspot.com www.vapta.org www.pta.org
" A person has truly become a PTA member when his circle of concern stretches beyond his own child to include all children."
Friday, March 26, 2010
Audit finds 99.3% efficiency - CCPS A+ system
March 26, 2010
Dear Chesterfield County citizens,
The current economic climate and massive funding cuts of $80 million over two years are forcing changes in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Numerous audits have demonstrated the efficiency and effectiveness of our school system, but we must continue to ensure that we are making the best use of every taxpayer dollar and that the great majority of those dollars go into classrooms.
That is why the School Board and I asked last year to participate in Virginia’s efficiency review program. Many school divisions across the state have benefited from this independent, third-party review, which is financially supported by the commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia contracted with MGT of America, which sent a team of financial and educational experts to study the noninstructional operations of Chesterfield County Public Schools. The auditors investigated, observed, surveyed and interviewed to find out all about our school system. Their report includes 58 commendations of our operations and 77 recommendations of ways to improve. The governor’s office reviewed and approved the report.
Of the 77 recommendations in the report, 21 have fiscal implications — 10 would save money, while 11 call for spending additional funds. Implementing all of the recommendations would save $4.5 million during the 2010-11 school year, which represents 0.7 percent of our operating budget. While we are already moving to implement several of the recommendations, I am pleased that our school system is currently operating at 99.3 percent efficiency. On Chesterfield’s grading scale, 99 percent is an A+!
An overview of the report accompanies this letter, and I hope you will take time to read it. The entire, 333-page efficiency review report is available at chesterfield.k12.va.us.
Sincerely,
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
Dear Chesterfield County citizens,
The current economic climate and massive funding cuts of $80 million over two years are forcing changes in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
Numerous audits have demonstrated the efficiency and effectiveness of our school system, but we must continue to ensure that we are making the best use of every taxpayer dollar and that the great majority of those dollars go into classrooms.
That is why the School Board and I asked last year to participate in Virginia’s efficiency review program. Many school divisions across the state have benefited from this independent, third-party review, which is financially supported by the commonwealth of Virginia.
Virginia contracted with MGT of America, which sent a team of financial and educational experts to study the noninstructional operations of Chesterfield County Public Schools. The auditors investigated, observed, surveyed and interviewed to find out all about our school system. Their report includes 58 commendations of our operations and 77 recommendations of ways to improve. The governor’s office reviewed and approved the report.
Of the 77 recommendations in the report, 21 have fiscal implications — 10 would save money, while 11 call for spending additional funds. Implementing all of the recommendations would save $4.5 million during the 2010-11 school year, which represents 0.7 percent of our operating budget. While we are already moving to implement several of the recommendations, I am pleased that our school system is currently operating at 99.3 percent efficiency. On Chesterfield’s grading scale, 99 percent is an A+!
An overview of the report accompanies this letter, and I hope you will take time to read it. The entire, 333-page efficiency review report is available at chesterfield.k12.va.us.
Sincerely,
Marcus J. Newsome, Ed.D.
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