Laburnum Community Connection

Family Edition - October 18, 2020

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Greetings Laburnum Families,


We are looking forward to another exciting week at Laburnum! Please read below for important information.


#TogetherWeRISE

Student Work Packet Distribution

Remember to get your child's bi-weekly learning packet on Tuesday, Oct. 20th. Packets will be available from 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Identify your child's grade level bin and pick one packet per Laburnum student.


If your child's grade level bin is empty, please ring the bell and someone will be available until 4:00 to make additional copies.


These learning packets are available for students to practice the skills that they are learning in class. The packets do not need to be returned to school.

HCPS Listening Town Hall

HCPS families, staff, and community members will have an opportunity to voice their thoughts about regarding the 2nd nine weeks of school at the HCPS Listening Town Hall on October, 20th 6:00 -8:00 PM.


To actively participate and provide input regarding school reopening, join the session at https://tinyurl.com/listening-town-hall. To observe the Listening Town Hall, use the livestream link that will appear shortly before the start of the event at https://henricoschools.us/. The event will also be recorded for future viewing.


This event uses Microsoft Teams. No registration is required, participation is free and you can take part without creating a Teams account. For more information about using Microsoft Teams, go to https://henricoschools.us/school-board/ and click on “Other Upcoming Events.”

Laburnum Core Values

We are seeking input from our school community in identifying core values we believe represent our school. Core values are important because they are the foundation of how we operate as a school community. Please take a moment to read through the document below and complete the included form. Your voice will ensure that we have a true representation of all LES stakeholders. Thank you!


Identifying Your Core Values

LES Trunk or Treat

Join us for our 1st Annual Fall Festival Fun!!!

This year we will celebrate Fall

Drive Thru Style.


This FAMILY FUN Evening will be held on

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Fun Begins at 5:45


There will be

Pumpkins for our Families

Book Giveaways

Sweet Treats

And more


More information is forthcoming. Safety guidelines will be followed.

Follow Us on Social Media

Follow Us on Social Media

Follow us on social media at the below accounts. You can also use your camera to scan the QR code associated with each social media account. Just click like or follow. We will also share information via those accounts.


Twitter: @LaburnumES

Instagram: Laburnum_Elementary

Facebook: @LaburnumLions

Follow Us on Social Media

Parent to Parent Tech Support

We are looking for a few parents to provide tech support to other LES families. If you are comfortable navigating Schoology, Clever, and the other tech resources that students have been utilizing for virtual learning and are willing to be a resource to other Laburnum families, please complete the form below.



Parent to Parent Tech Support

PTA Message

PTA Message

We have a wonderful PTA at Laburnum and they are seeking to continue to grow in membership. The PTA is one of the best ways that we can ensure that every parent/guardian has a voice. The PTA is only as strong as its membership so please join today!!


Read below for a message from our interim PTA President, Ms. Faulks-Brown



The PTA strives to:

1. Engage parents and teachers to collaborate arounds our children's need

2. Supplement school resources and current initiatives

3. Build healthy relationships between school and the surrounding community


We are currently seeking a PTA President. Come work with a dedicated board who is here to support a leader with a passion to serve. If you are interested in the role of PTA president, please email gzuskid12@gmail.com.


The PTA President's Role:

1. Preside over all meetings

2. Coordinate special committees with all officers

3. Help plan the yearly budget


Join the PTA by clicking on the link below or scan the QR code in the top right corner of this section of the newsletter. Membership is only $5.00 per year.

PTA Membership Payment Link

PTA Message

PowerSchool Parent Portal

Have you created a Parent Portal account yet?!? If not, you're missing out on viewing important student information such as the upcoming quarter 1 interim grades and attendance. Creating an account will allow you see your child's grades at any point during the school year. Click on the link below for directions on how to view student grades and/or create a Parent Portal account.

Kids Challenge Virtual Edition

Our very own P.E. teacher, Coach G, wants to keep our kids as active as they can be during virtual learning. Join us for Kids Challenge Virtual Edition. See the flyer below for more information. We hope to have all of our students participate and earn badges. Click on the link below to register.


Kids Challenge Virtual Edition

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Important Dates

  • November 3 - School is closed
  • November 13 - School is closed
  • November 7 10:00 AM - Monthly Principal Chat - Each month I will host a discussion with parents to answer questions and hear your concerns & ideas. The link is below.

Join Microsoft Teams Meeting


Future Student Work Packet Distribution Dates:

October 20

November 2


If you are unable to get a packet, you can also print a copy of the packet from our Laburnum Virtual Learning website. Click on your child's grade level at the top of the site to locate the work packet.

Laburnum Virtual Learning Website

Reminders

Resources for Families to Support Virtual Learning

If you encounter any issues with PowerSchool: Please email the help desk at helpdesk@henrico.k12.va.us or call 804-328-5207. Para asistencia en español, llame al 804-527-4604.


If you encounter any issues with completing your forms: Contact rycorsupport@henrico.k12.va.us. Help may also be available by contacting your school with questions.

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Library Books

We will have a bin located at the front of the building to return any library books you may have. You can return books Monday - Friday.

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Breakfast & Lunch

Henrico County Public Schools will be providing breakfast and lunch free of charge to students at each school. Meals will be available curbside Monday thru Thursday ( Friday meals will be distributed on Thursday). The times are 7 AM - 9 AM and 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM.


If you choose to come 7 AM - 9 AM, students will receive a hot breakfast and cold lunch for the same day. If you come 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM, students will receive a hot lunch and cold breakfast for the following morning.


The county is also providing meal distribution by bus.

  • Mondays and Wednesdays: On Mondays, buses will distribute meals for Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesdays, breakfasts and lunches will be distributed for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, as well as Monday breakfast.
  • Buses will make 30-minute stops at each location, between 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
  • Laburnum has two stops:

Brookhill Road and Crenshaw Ave.

Delmont St. and Engleside Drive


Click here for all of the details.

Laburnum Elementary School

Laburnum Elementary School

Laburnum Elementary School
Mission: The mission of Laburnum Elementary School is to invest in each child’s academic, social, and personal development by providing a safe and nurturing learning environment for all students and their families.
500 Meriwether Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA (804) 228 - 2720 laburnum.henricoschools.us/