Comet Connection
2022-2023-Family Newsletter #19
Kid's Heart Challenge Update
Comets, we are only one week into our Kid's Heart Challenge, and we are amazed at how awesome we are doing as a school. Over 150 students have signed up and we have raised nearly $7,000 for the American Heart Association already! That puts us close to being halfway to our fundraising goal, but remember, our biggest challenge to all of you is to signup and take Finn's Mission. By taking Finn's Mission you will learn how to keep your heart healthy, identify the signs of heart attack and stroke, and perform hands only CPR. Our goal is for EVERY STUDENT to take Finn's Mission and be a Heart Hero.
Keep up the great work Comets and remember you have until the week of Valentine's Day to fundraise and take Finn's Mission!
Lunch Visitor Reminder
Families, please be reminded that if you are coming to have lunch with your child, you are only to eat with
your child during this period. Students may not bring others to the table to eat lunch with their visitor, nor may a parent/guardian write a note for their child to join another classmate and their guest at the guest lunch table. Please see the
lunch guidelines.
Thank you for adhering to these guidelines.
January House Reading Challenge!
Our House Reading Challenge is going well! So far, all our Houses have read over 300 books! Thanks for supporting your children with reading each night and turning in their reading links each day!
GT Referrals
Have you been talking to your child's teacher about making a gifted referral? Please make sure you've filled out the initial referral found here: https://forms.gle/GksAVcw2XtLHnqUn9
Your child's teacher is still the FIRST point of communication when you want to make a referral or are wondering if this program would benefit your student; however, if you have questions about the gifted program or gifted testing, feel free to email Mrs. J-D at kjameson-dean@hcps.us.
Winter Growth Assessments Grades 3-5
Our students in grades 3-5 will be taking Winter Growth Assessments Jan.23-Jan.26. Here is more
information. Please contact Aimee Sergent, Assistant Principal if you have additional questions.
January 27th & January 30th
There will be no school for students on Friday, January 27th- this is a clerical day for teachers as we close out the 1st semester. Also, there will be no school for students on Monday, January 30th as this will be a Professional Learning Day.
*Report Cards go home on February 8th!
Teacher Job Fair
Are you or someone you know interested in teaching with Hanover County Public Schools? Our HCPS virtual job fair will be held on
Saturday, January 28th and the Week of Jan 30 - Feb 2. Interviews will be offered to individuals who are currently licensed or eligible for a provisional license through the Virginia Department of Education and seeking employment for the 2023-2024 school year. Interested candidates are asked to pre-register for the event by completing the application for the Job Fair vacancy through the HCPS
jobs website.
See flyer Family Life Education
The Family Life Education will take place from January 31-February 2. Parents who wish to opt-out their child from family life will need to complete the online opt-out request form listed below. By completing this opt-out form, you are requesting a paper copy of the opt-out form to complete. Students will only be opted out of family life education with a signed paper copy that is returned to their classroom teacher prior to the lesson.
*Here's more information about the Family Life Program and the opt-out form.
