This month, we are highlighting the ways parents can get involved with their child's education and with our schools!

Did you know that we have resources on our website that will help parents keep informed and engage with their child's education? On our website, under the "Parents" tab, we have information, resources, and district policies and procedures. We update these frequently, and they are meant to help parents with a variety of topics, including inclement weather, tutoring, the Student Code of Conduct, and more.

In addition, the Virginia Department of Education website officers a variety of resources to support families, including information on School Enrollment, Graduation Requirements, and more. Click here to learn more from the VDOE.

George Washington High School's school-based health clinic operated by PATHS is now taking patients! GW parents, if you are interested in signing your child up for Medical, Dental, Behavioral, Vision, or Women's Care, please call the school for more information and to get the school-based services interest form.

This week, Virginia has seen a very high activity level for the flu, according to the Virginia Department of Health. Here are some preventative measures you and your family can take to to avoid the spread:

• Receive a flu vaccine (approved for those six months and older)
• Keep your hands clean
• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze
• Stay home if you are sick. Don't return to school or work until you are fever free for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medicine.
• Routinely disinfect surfaces, such as counters, tables, bathrooms, toys, especially if someone in the home is sick.

Learn more about the flu in Virginia from the Virginia Department of Health.

November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday

November 16 - Q2 Progress Reports go home

November 23-25 - Thanksgiving Break

December 4 - Riverview Rotary Christmas Parade

View the district calendar here, and remember to keep up with school-based events by regularly checking their websites and social media.

Starting NOW through Nov. 28, we're accepting entries for our 2022 holiday card contest. All students are welcome to submit to either their homeroom teacher or via email to ldavis2@mail.dps.k12.va.us. First place will receive $200 and use of their design for our DPS holiday card. Second place will receive $100. We can't wait to see our students come up with!

Also back for its second year is the Turkey Trot 5K! Sponsored by the Danville Public Schools Education Foundation in partnership with the Danville Otterbots and the Danville Running and Fitness Club, the Turkey Trot is on Thanksgiving Day and gives the community an opportunity to get active before the big meal. Visit bit.ly/DPSTurkeyTrot2022 for registration information.