Laburnum Community Connection
Family Edition - March 14, 2021
It was great having our students back in the building for a full week. Students have done a great job following our safety protocols and being engaged in their classrooms. We are very proud of our Laburnum Lions.
We also want to give a special CONGRATULATIONS to Mrs. Burgess-White who has been selected as our Laburnum Teacher of the Year!! She is a phenomenal teacher who goes above and beyond to meet the needs of her students.
Keep reading for important information.
#TogetherWeRISE
LAMP Night & Other LAMP Information
Our art portion will require students to have a few materials to complete the materials. All of our in person students will take their supplies home with them on March 23rd. Our virtual students will be able to pick up supplies on the dates below between the hours of 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM or 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM.
- March 18
- March 19
- March 22
- March 23
See the flyer below for details.
Message from Ms. Holmes, Art Teacher:
Ms. Holmes has created a way for students to submit their artwork to her for feedback. Students can use the link below to submit their beautiful and creative artwork. Simply take a picture and upload the image using the form below.
Scholastic Book Fair
Our Book Fair has started!! Visit our Book Fair Homepage NOW to get started!
Dates: Friday, March 12, 2021- Thursday, March 25, 2021!
All purchases benefit our school and connect kids with new books, favorite characters, complete series, and more:
Over 6,000 items, including new releases, best sellers, and value packs
All orders ship direct to home
FREE shipping on book-only orders over $25*
All purchases support our school and earn 25% in rewards
Happy reading and thank you for supporting our school!
*Free standard shipping is available on book-only orders of $25 or more, after all discounts are applied. Free standard shipping (books) must be selected during checkout. Orders containing products other than books are not eligible for this shipping promotion.
Return to Learn Reminders
Please see below for the schedule for the remainder of the year.
- Monday: 8:00 – 1:00
- Tuesday: 8:00 – 1:00
- Wednesday: Virtual for all students 8:00 – 10:00/ Wellness Wednesday activities
- Thursday: 8:00 – 1:00
- Friday: 8:00 – 1:00
Your child may be pulled for small groups after the end of the school day. If this is the case, your child's teacher will communicate this to you in advance.
Remember to send your student to school with a charged device (Chromebook or iPad), charger, and headphones.
Attendance Information:
If your child is sick, do not send your child to school. Please contact Ms. Jones, our attendance secretary, immediately. She can be reached via email at asjones2@henrico.k12.va.us or phone (804) 228-2720.
If you have a planned absence, such as a vacation, prior approval from the principal is required for it to be considered excused. Email Mrs. Boone at ntboone@henrico.k12.va.us.
In person students cannot move between in-person and virtual unless quarantined by School Health Services due to COVID related situations. If you, your child, or anyone in your home has been exposed, tested, or contracted COVID. do not send your child to school and contact us immediately.
Instructional Packet Pick Up:
We will resume distribution of instructional packets to support students. Bins will be placed outside by grade level. Locate your child's grade level bin and select one package per LES student. If you arrive between 9 and 4 and the bin is empty, ring the bell and someone will make additional copies. See the dates below.
3/17
4/1
4/14
4/28
5/12
5/26
Meal Distribution Update:
Beginning this week, HCPS curbside meal service will move to Wednesdays only and distribute meals in bulk (7-9 AM and 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM). Laburnum is a meal distribution site. Click the link below to see additional sited.
Important Dates
March 19 - PTA Fundraiser at Stevie B's - see flyer below
March 23 - Principal Chat & PTA General Meeting
March 24 - LAMP NightApril 2 - Half Day
April 5 - 9 - Spring Break
Message from the School Counselor
Request for Counseling
If you would like your child to see a school counselor, please let us know by filling out the Individual Counseling Referral Form or by contacting us directly. The form is also linked on our school counseling webpage for easy access!
We also created a new counseling interest form specifically for students to use when they want to meet with us! It is linked on our Laburnum Elementary School Counseling Schoology course for students to access when they need it.
PTA Message
Join the PTA on March 23 at 5:30 for our next PTA General Meeting and Principal Chat.
Join by Video :meet.google.com/qow-oaod-pdq
OR
Join by Phone:
Phone Numbers
(US)+1 208-843-1353
PIN: 274 316 867#
Don't forget to join our wonderful PTA! The cost is only $5.00 per person. Use the membership link today or stop by the school.
Visit the PTA MemberHub to purchase Laburnum t-shirts, gift cards, and other items. It's a great and easy way to support the PTA. See link below.
If the above link doesn't work copy and paste the link below in the browser.
https://laburnumpta.memberhub.co/users/sign_in?to=%2Fsso%3Fservice%3Dcommerce%26to%3D%2Fstore
Follow Us on Social Media
Twitter: @LaburnumES
Instagram: Laburnum_Elementary
Facebook: @LaburnumLions
Reminders
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.
Laburnum Elementary School
Website: https://laburnum.henricoschools.us/
Location: 500 Meriwether Avenue, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 228 - 2720
Twitter: @LaburnumES