December 2014 archive

Dec 18

CBI trips

As our second round of CBI trips begin we wanted to remind you that these two hours are an extension of the students’ curriculum. These should be planned activities with measurable outcomes specific for the students’ individual needs. Because these trips are part of your instructional day, chaperones are not permitted on the Henrico bus. …

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Dec 18

Discipline Reports for Disciplinary Hearing Review Office – to be included in packets

Good Afternoon: Please take a moment to review the blog for more information on how to print the discipline reports for the Disciplinary Review Hearing Office on any students sent for an evaluation. •Secondary page: http://blogs.henrico.k12.va.us/powerschool/secondary/administrators/disciplinary-hearing-reports/ •Reminder: password is “psadmin” w Message from Wendy Martin Additional Resources Nothing Action Required? by :

Dec 18

Leadership Assessment Center

Leadership Assessment Center Candidates, HCPS will offer a Leadership Assessment Center on February 27, 2015 for aspiring Associate Principals. If you are currently an assistant principal, resource teacher, or specialist and hold an endorsement in administration/supervision, you are eligible to apply for participation in the 2015 Leadership Assessment Center. You may also be eligible to …

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Dec 18

Nominations for School Librarian of the Year Now Open

Dear Principals, Our libraries are staffed by world class school librarians. Let’s help recognize the talent we have in HCPS! Until January 15th, nominations are open for the Virginia Association of School Librarians (VaASL) Librarian of the Year Award for the James Region. Last year Kathleen Roberts, school librarian at Rivers Edge Elementary, was the …

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Dec 18

Report of English Learners

Report of English Learners – In an effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information, a new report of English learners, by school, will now be available in Power School. The list will include all students who are levels 1-5 who are entitled to ESL services. This list will not include the entire LEP subgroup. It …

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Dec 16

January Nutrition Newsletters

Attached are the January 2015 reproducible newsletters. These newsletters are also on the HCPS website. Please feel free to use them for your school communications and websites. Thank you! Message from Jamie Holubar Additional Resources Document/File Document/File Action Required? by :

Dec 16

Instructional Assistant Training

Good evening – Another round of Instructional Assistant training (regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders and House Bill 325) is coming! As the school year progresses, we understand that buildings are continuing to hire Instructional Assistants. In an effort to ensure that all new hires will be able to complete the Instructional Assistant training within 60 days …

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Dec 16

Updated School Closing/Delay Protocol

We will be sending the following email/attachment to all staff on Wednesday. It is here for you now so you can be prepared for any questions: Staff: Please review and save the attached information pertaining to school closings and delays. This e-mail and attachment should replace any prior version of this information. Please be sure …

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Dec 16

PD on Alternate Assessments

These professional development opportunities related to Alternative Assessments may be of interest to you.   http://www.doe.virginia.gov/administrators/superintendents_memos/2014/324-14.shtml   Tiffany S. Hinton, Ph.D. Director, Department of Research and Planning 3820 Nine Mile Road Henrico, VA 23223 (804) 652-3838 (804) 652-3734 (fax)   Message from Suzanne Nowak Additional Resources Nothing Action Required? by :

Dec 11

Project Unify Liasion

Dear Principals We look forward to another successful and inclusive year with our Project UNIFY® events including the Little Feet Meet, Meet in the Middle and the Big Feet Meet. For those of you that are not familiar with Project UNIFY®, it is a joint program with Special Olympics and the U.S. Department of Education. …

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