by : I have discussed the idea of establishing an SAT Prep course similar to what many schools now offer during the early bird period through the Evening School of Excellence. The thought is that many of the students who are traditionally enrolling in SAT prep coursework are not able to participate during early bird …
October 9, 2014 archive
Oct 09
Library of Virginia Essay Contest: Awards include an iPad for the students and $1,000 for the school
by : The Library of Virginia and its partner, Dominion Resources, announce their fall essay contest as part of the program Strong Men and Women in Virginia History, a project designed to commemorate the achievements of African Americans in Virginia. Please distribute the attached letter and announcement to the appropriate staff for dissemination to the …
Oct 09
Protocol for Special Events
by : Please see the attached 2014 Protocol for Special Events. All invitations for School Board Members’ attendance at a district or school-organized event should be made through the School Board Clerk, Sue Largen, at 652-3808, or dslargen@henrico.k12.va.us. Notification should occur at least two weeks prior to the event. Recently, we’ve had a few instances …
Oct 09
No-Trespassing Letter Template
by : With the new HCPS Policy and Regulations (11-08-001) a new template has been created for your use in sending out No-Trespass letters. Please discontinue use of all previously used templates related to no-trespassing restrictions. Keep in mind that the new letter is generic, and while it should remain substantially the same, there will …
Oct 09
Reading Silence Hurts Submissions
by : Principals, associates and assistants have been given access to the school’s WordPress website to enable them to view the database that stores Silence Hurts submissions. http://schools.henrico.k12.va.us/ (Log in using your email credentials) At the top left of the screen, mouse over “My Sites” and select your school. You will be taken to the …
Oct 09
School Related Leave Substitute Procedures and Leave Allocations for FY14-15
by : Each school is once again receiving an allocation of substitute days for school related leave to cover situations that are not specifically covered by special funding. A schedule of approved days for all schools follows. In order for a substitute for school related leave to be covered by special funding, the individual or …
Oct 09
Valerie Gooss wins FLAVA award
by : The winner of the Helen Warriner-Burke FLAVA Distinguished Service Award is Valerie P. Gooss, the Educational Specialist for ESL and World Languages for Henrico County Public Schools. From her classroom and department chair experiences to the position of ESL Coordinator at the Virginia Department of Education and presently Educational Specialist, ESL and World …
Oct 09
Updated Tuition Reimbursement Form
by : Please distribute to your instructional staff. Principals, Please use the updated tuition reimbursement form that is attached when communicating with your staff. This form replaces the one sent earlier today in an email. Thanks, Steve Castle Director, School Improvement and Professional Development Message from Stephen Castle Additional Resources Document/File
Oct 09
Formal Observation Forms
by : Principals, Associate Principals, Assistant Principals and Specialists, We have received a number of questions concerning the Formal Observation Form. Yes – the form is new and it looks very different than in years past. You do NOT need to check every box and/or write evidence for each and every standard – every time. …
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