Fox Tales
January 22-26, 2024
Calendar Items at a Glance:
- Jan. 21st-PTA Spirit Night at Chipotle + TRC Rock Climbing event
- Jan. 23rd- Dreams for RPS Community Meeting- 6 pm
- Jan. 24th- Prospective Parent Tour/Info Session- 9 am
- Feb. 3rd- Delta Sigma Theta Oratorical Contest-9:30 am @ John Marshall HS
- Feb. 5th-MP2 Report Cards sent home in Back Packs
- Feb. 6th- District Spelling Bee- 6pm @ Mary Munford Elem.
- Feb. 9th- MP2 Awards Assemblies for 3rd, 4th 5th grades
- Feb. 20th- Black History Program-details TBA-6pm (Mark you calendars NOW to attend!)
- Feb. 24th- PTA Art Auction (Buy your Tickets, get a sitter!)
Dreams4RPS Strategic Plan Community Meeting on Jan. 23rd at 6 pm
Dear Families,
I am excited to share with you that RPS is embarking on the development of the division's next Dream4RPS strategic plan! The strategic plan will cover 2024 to 2029 and build upon the successes and lessons learned from the previous plan, Dreams4RPS (2018-2023).
The first Dreams4RPS strategic plan was developed through extensive collaboration with various stakeholders, including students, teachers, administrators, support staff, families, and community members, who participated in over 170 meetings and work sessions. The plan outlined five key priorities and specific actions and goals for each of these priorities:
1. Exciting and Rigorous Teaching and Learning
2. Skilled and Supported Staff
3. Safe and Loving School Cultures
4. Deep Partnership with Families and Community
5. Modern Systems and Infrastructure
As we recover from the impacts of COVID-19, it is crucial to reset, establish new baselines, and leverage the insights from the previous plan and community feedback to design a new plan for the next five years.
To engage with us, we hope you will participate by providing us with your feedback and attending a strategic planning session. All feedback collected will be reported out to the public and used to help identify the actions, initiatives, and programming that is most important to our community.
Dreams4RPS Division Meetings - There are over 100 meetings happening this fall and winter around the division. You can access a full schedule of meetings to attend at www.rvaschools.net/dreams4rps.
Dreams4RPS School Meeting - Our school will also host a meeting for our school community’s Families & Caregivers on January 23, 2024 from 6:00-7:30pm in the gym. We hope you will make it out to at least one meeting!
If you have any questions, please reach out to me at djacobs2@rvaschools.net or visit the RPS website at www.rvaschools.net/dreams4rps.
Sincerely,
Daniela S. Jacobs, Principal
Lunch Survey-Help Your Child Share their Opinion
The RPS Nutrition Department is seeking feedback from our school division community on our school meal program menus. Please consider working with your students to take the survey to gather their valuable thoughts and opinions on our meals. Let's work together to ensure our offerings meet
everyone's expectations!
Daily Lunch Menus can be found on the RPS Website (www.rvaschools.net) or by clicking HERE.
MP2 Awards Assemblies for 3rd, 4th, 5th grade students Scheduled
Reports cards will be sent home on Monday, Feb. 6th. We have scheduled Awards Assemblies for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students on Friday Feb. 9th. Students will be recognized for Scholar Roll, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Citizenship, and Most Improved. Please join us as we recognize our students' hard work for the second grading period!!!
3rd gr.-8:30-9:10
4th gr.- 10:00-10:45
5th gr.-11:05-11:40
Save the date and get a babysitter for the Fox Art Auction on Feb. 24th
We're excited to announce the PTA Art Auction & Celebration is Saturday, February 24, at 6:30 pm, at Common House RVA! Details and ticket info below.
This annual gathering brings together Fox families, neighbors, alumni, and staff to raise critical funds for our school.
We hope to see you there!
Fox Hanover Rebuilding Update!
Good News! Our contractor, Gulf Seaboard, will be starting work on the interior of the Fox Hanover Building this week. We are still on track to have students return to the Fox Hanover Building in the Fall of 2025!
We will make every effort to keep the playground open for your use. There will be times when it is unavailable due to safety reasons with equipment/materials staging.
2024-25 School Year Calendar has been Released!
Monthly Virtual Town Hall Meetings w/ Sup. Kamras
Feb. 8
March 14
April 11
May 9
Zoom link/info: Join Zoom Meeting
https://rvaschools-net.zoom.us/j/85018879065?pwd=Wm5zenYvcnd1dlpCS2JZWXZXTDVKZz09Meeting ID: 850 1887 9065
Passcode: 106650
Dial by your location
• +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
• +1 646 931 3860 US
Meeting ID: 850 1887 9065
Passcode: 106650
2023-2024 School Calendar Approved
HOMEWORK: EVERY STUDENT SHOULD READ/BE READ TO FOR 20 MINUTES EVERY NIGHT!
Research shows that READING EVERY EVENING is the one thing that WILL SET YOUR CHILD UP FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS.
3rd, 4th, 5th grade students will have up to an additional 30 minutes of homework as well (math practice, comprehension practice, studying etc). Teachers/grade levels will communicate homework to their class.
'23-'24 Parent Handbook
A hard copy will come home with your students on the first day of school!
Have you joined our PTA yet?
Your $10+ donation and volunteer support make it possible for us to have valuable student programs, teacher appreciation, and community events like the Fall Festival. Join here: Thank you!
Join the WIlliam Fox Elementary PTA Facebook Page
WIlliam Fox Elementary
Email: djacobs2@rvaschools.net
Website: wfes.rvaschools.net
Location: 1101 Dance St, Richmond, VA, USA
Phone: (804) 780-6259
Facebook: facebook.com/WilliamFoxPTA
Twitter: @WMFoxES