Linwood Holton Community Chronicles
LHES: Volume 5 Issue 4 (May 24th - 28th)
This month we celebrate
Asian American Month
Lupus Awareness Month
Older American Month
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Linwood Holton Opportunities & Announcements
LHES Community Conversations Series
In our second conversation, we will discuss high-level plans for cleaning, and building logistics.
For more district-wide information, please subscribe to Superintendent Kamras' daily email. Our Second Community Conversation will take place Wednesday, May 26th from 5 - 6:30 pm.
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Yearbook!!
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Reading Nook with Mrs. Pong
Summer Slide
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Spring SOL Testing Schedule
Testing In Person
In person SOL testing will occur at Chimborazo Elementary School. If your student is enrolled through open enrollment, the student will test at the school closest to their home address. Broadrock Elementary is the second testing location. Students will report to the site at 8:30am. Students should bring their Chromebook and charger with them. They will test on their device. There will be no retakes this year. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on site for students. Students are also welcome to bring snacks and water. Transportation is available for students if it was selected on the parent survey. If you would like transportation for your student but did not select the transportation option, please resubmit the parent survey. Bus routes will be sent from the district to parents two weeks prior to the testing date.
June 8: GR 3 Reading
June 9: GR 4 Reading
June 10: GR 5 Reading
June 11: GR 3 Math
June 14: GR 4 Math
June 15: GR 5 Math
June 16 - 17: Makeup day
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Richmond Public Schools Updates and Announcements
Fall Reopening
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2021 Summer Session
– We're excited to offer a variety of free, in-person programs for RPS students this summer! For grades PK-8, our theme is "Summer Learning Olympics," with special activities to learn about countries all over the world in celebration of the Summer Olympics in Japan.
The PK-8 summer program is designed for students with unfinished learning from this past year. Families of these students will receive a communication from RPS (if they haven't already) with additional information. The five-week session will run from July 12 - August 13. Please note that Monday - Thursday will be fully in-person, and Friday will consist of virtual field trips and activities.
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Preschool and Kindergarten Enrollment is now open
RPS kindergarten enrollment must be completed in Enroll RPS at www.attendrvaschools.com. Families enrolling a student in RPS for the first time will need to create an account when they first visit. Returning families enrolling a child in kindergarten should use the same login information for enrollment or school applications of other children. For a quick video on how to create an account, click here
Schedule an appointment at your school to complete the process.
Per the Code of Virginia, a family must present their child's birth certificate (or a certified copy) to enroll in a school division for the first time. Upon completion of the enrollment form, families will receive an email/call from their school to schedule an in-person appointment for this final step.
Visit the Enroll RPS portal to complete the enrollment process.
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Bizarre, Special, and Unique Holidays For May 2021
Month:
- Asian American Month
- Lupus Awareness Month
- Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Weekly Celebrations:
- Emergency Medical Services Week - fourth week of month
May 2021 Daily Holidays, Special and Wacky Days:
29th: International Jazz Day
31st: Memorial Day
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Resources & Crisis Support
COVID-19 Vaccination Update – Richmond and Henrico residents can now schedule a vaccine appointment without pre-registering. Just visit vax.rchd.com or call (804) 205-3501, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. To find vaccine sites in your area, go to VaccineFinder.org. If you don't have phone or internet access, just head to a Richmond or Henrico public library for assistance.
Crisis Support – Please reach out if you need help.
- Mental Health – Call the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority crisis line at (804) 819-4100.
- Domestic Violence – Call the YWCA Greater Richmond regional hotline at (804) 612-6126.
- Child Abuse – Call the Virginia Child Protective Services crisis line at (800) 552-7096.
- Suicide – Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.
- If you or someone you know lives in the Greater RVA Area and may be worried about food insecurity, check this out.
Richmond residents can get assistance from RBHA by calling 804-819-4000. Richmond City Health Department Website and Hotline: www.vdh.virginia.gov/richmond-city and 804-205-3501
#ReopenWithLove Links
- #ReopenWithLove Section of the RPS Website
- Meal Distribution
- Tech Support
- Family Support Line (804-780-6195)
Local, State, and National Public Health Links
- Richmond City Health District
- City of Richmond COVID-19 Updates
- RVA Strong (Hub for Local Support)
- Virginia Department of Health
- Virginia COVIDWISE app
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-8255)
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Linwood Holton Elementary
"Home of the Lions!"
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Email: LinwoodHoltonSupport@rvaschools.net
Website: https://www.rvaschools.net/LHES
Location: 1600 West Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: 804-228-5310
Twitter: @LinwoodHoltonES