Laburnum Community Connection
Family Edition - September 25, 2022
Greetings LES Families,
We had an amazing turnout for our Back to School Night event. Thank you to all of our families who came out to continue to build this home and school partnership! It truly takes a village.
We would also like to give a shoutout to the parents who attended or attempted to attend our virtual PTA meeting this past week. We had some issues with the link and not everyone was able to join, however, we appreciate your intentions! Our next PTA meeting will be in person at the school. See the PTA section for details.
Continue reading for important information and updates.
Click this link to access the IBMYP information session video: https://fairfield.henricoschools.us/
Important Dates
Laburnum School Calendar of Events - Click this link to see all of our school events for the year.
October
3 - Interim Report Cards Available (1st - 5th ONLY)
5 – Student & Teacher Holiday - Yom Kippur
13 - Principal Chat & Chew
18 - PTA General Meeting/Parent Workshop
19 - Fall Picture Day
24 - Student & Teacher Holiday - Diwali
26 - Pastries with Parents K - 2
26 - Fall Festival - Trunk or Treat - JUST ADDED TO THE CALENDAR!!
Family Honor Roll
See the flyer below for details.
Attendance
Please make every effort to get your children to school on time. If your child is absent, please call the school to inform the secretary. Part of our school’s accreditation is tied to attendance percentages. If students have significant absences, we are required to inform our attendance social worker to follow up. Please refer to the flyer below for tips to ensure your child is at school on time each day. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- School starts at 7:20 each day. Students are considered tardy if they arrive 7:40 or later.
- Notify the school by calling the front office at (804) 228-2720 if your child will be absent from school.
This year we will be partnering with Horace Mann again to raffle off a scooter. You child will be entered into the raffle if they have no more than three excused absences for the entire school year. See the flyer below.
Volunteers & School Visitors
Lunch with Students
This year we are excited to announce that parents/guardians are welcome to each lunch with your student(s).
- You must check in with the front office and wear your badge at all times.
- We have designated tables for you to sit with your child.
- Please ONLY bring food for your child.
- You may only stay for the duration of your child's lunch period.
- You may not walk your child to his/her class.
- Check out and return your badge when you leave.
Volunteers
We are always seeking volunteers at Laburnum. If you are interested in volunteering, being a room parent, or attending a field trip with your child, you must complete a volunteer application. The application is completed annually. Use the link below to complete your volunteer application.https://henricoschools.us/volunteers/
Please use the survey link below to let us know how you would like to volunteer at Laburnum. We will use this information to match you with the various volunteer opportunities.
Clever Access
Counselor Corner
Reach out to our school counselors if needed. They are a great resource for students who may experiencing difficult times, are in need of conflict resolution, or simply need an ear to listen.
- Travon Robinson - tmrobinson@henrico.k12.va.u.s
- Paige Sloan -pasloan@henrico.k12.va.us
Richmond Raceway Track Night
The event will feature food, Coke products, games, giveaways, music, Track Laps benefiting Special Olympics of Virginia for a $20 donation, and pace car rides.
Click the link below to find out more information.
Student Dress Code
Dress Code
Please review the dress code expectations below. Some of our students have been arriving at school in clothing that does not align with the Student Code of Conduct. Students are not permitted to wear clothing that reveals their midriff. Students must wear closed toe shoes to school each day. Slides and slippers are not acceptable wear for school. If a student arrives in clothing that is not appropriate for school, a parent will be called to bring a change of clothing. If a parent cannot be reached the student will be provided with an appropriate change of clothing.
Students may not wear the following items unless otherwise stated:
- Hoods (on heads), hats, or face masks (that covers more than the mouth and nose) inside school buildings, during regular school hours, unless required for religious or medical reasons.
- Sunglasses (worn indoors), unless prescribed by a physician.
- Clothing must reach the tip of the thumb when hands placed at the sides (arms straight with palms flat).
- Messages on clothing, chains, jewelry, and personal belongings that pertain to drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, gangs, vulgarity, or messages that negatively represent a religion, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, transgender status, or people, or that could cause a substantial disruption to the learning environment.
- Spiked jewelry, chains, and items which could cause student injury. • Beachwear (which includes bathing suits and trunks) and sleepwear.
- Clothing that reveals undergarments.
- Cut-off jeans, cut-off sweatpants, or torn, ripped, or slashed clothing that reveals undergarments or body parts excluded by other parts of this code.
- Clothing that is see-through, revealing the midriff (while sitting or standing), or resembles undergarments. • Bedroom slippers or shoes with wheels, also known as “Heelys.”
You can read further details in the Student Code of Conduct pg. 8.
Behavioral Expectations
Behavioral Expectations
We have had a great week at Laburnum!! Our students and staff have been working hard to build relationships and establish routines. Students have been learning about our R.O.A.R. expectations. Please review those expectations below so that you can help us build consistency between home and school by using the same language we use at school.
R - Ready to Learn
O - Own Your Behavior
A - Always Safe
R - Respectful
Cell Phones & Smart Watches
If your student has your permission to have a cell phone, please remind him/her that it must remain off and kept in their backpack at all times. This includes on the bus as well. If your student has his/her device out during the school day, they will receive a reminder of the expectations and parent contact will be made for the first occurrence. If it occurs again, the phone will be given to an administrator and an adult will be required to pick up the cell phone from the main office.
Additionally, if your child has a Smart Watch with texting or cellular capabilities, that feature must be turned off during the school day. Students are not allowed to text or make phone calls at school.
Thank you for your understanding as we work to minimize unnecessary distractions during the school day.
Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct, pg. 9, for additional information.
Message from Title 1
Learn more about Title I by clicking here: https://henricoschools.us/federal-programs-and-foundational-learning/
SOL Opt Out Information
On December 10, 2015, the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) was signed into law. In
October 2017, part of Section 1112(e)(2) of ESSA states that parents of students in Title I schools have a right to request state or division policies regarding student participation in any
assessments mandated by ESSA, including any policy, procedure, or parental right to opt students out of such assessments was updated.
If you have questions about this topic, you can contact the Henrico Public Schools Testing Specialist, Angela Bell, at (804) 652-3367 or
Follow Us On Social Media
Twitter: @LaburnumES
Student Devices
Directions for Completing ECollect Forms
There is a $50.00 replacement fee for damaged devices. All devices will be kept at school.
Clever
Students will continue to use Clever to access all of the HCPS digital resources such as Dreambox, Lexia, and Epic. View the link below for directions to access Clever. Please reach out to the classroom teacher for your child's username and password.
Parent Portal Resources
Hassle Free Fundraisers
FlipGive PTA Fundraiser
FlipGive is an easy-to-use cashback app designed to help parents support our school by shopping for things you're already buying from all of your favorite brands. Download FlipGive app from your app store and use join code: BMQB4F to start saving and giving back to Laburnum! See flyer below for more information.
Amazon Smile
AmazonSmile is a simple way for you to support Laburnum every time you shop, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile will donate 0.5% of your eligible purchases to Laburnum every time you shop. To shop at AmazonSmile, simply go to smile.amazon.com on your web browser or activate AmazonSmile on your Amazon Shopping app on your iOS or Android phone (found under settings on your app).
Click on this link for more information on how to setup your account: https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/how-to-sign-up-for-amazonsmile
Kroger Community Rewards
The Laburnum PTA part of the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Help us raise funds for our school and children by linking your Kroger rewards card to the Laburnum PTA. Go to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards to link your rewards card to the Laburnum Elementary PTA.
PTA Corner
Visit the NEW PTA website!!
https://sites.google.com/view/laburnumpta/home?authuser=
NEXT PTA MEETING IS OCTOBER 18TH AT 6:00 PM. THIS WILL BE IN PERSON AT LABURNUM.
Join the PTA
Don't forget to join our wonderful PTA! The cost is only $7.00 if paying cash. If you pay online, there is a .50 cent processing fee. Select the appropriate membership link below or stop by the school.
PTA Goals
- To welcome, support, and include every family, teacher and staff member in open communication.
- To motivate and prepare volunteers.
- To supplement school resources.
- To build community and relationships.
- To educate and engage while having fun building our community
Laburnum Elementary School
Website: https://laburnum.henricoschools.us/
Location: 500 Meriwether Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 228-2720
Facebook: facebook.com/laburnumlions
Twitter: @LaburnumES