Laburnum Community Connection
Family Edition - October 16, 2022
Greetings LES Families,
Thank you to our families that came out for our Principal Chat and Chew! We have a few more events this month for you to attend, have a good time, and earn some Family Honor Roll points!
Important PTA Message
- As a reminder, all money for the PTA Katydids fundraiser is due MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH! Be sure that you send in your envelopes with your child and that your contact information is legible.
- PTA Pop-up Giveaway: Join the PTA by our next General Meeting (October 18th) and be entered to win Science Museum of Virginia passes. The passes expire September 2023 and are worth $160!! See below for information about what's included in this Supernova package. You can pay by cash but the best way to pay is online. See membership links below.
Free regular exhibit admission for 2 members and all kids in household under 18 years old
4 digital Dome Theater passes
4 exhibit guest passes
ASTC Travel Passport Program reciprocity
Membership Links:
Keep reading for important information and updates.
Parent Workshop
RSVP HERE!! See the flier below for more information.
Copy and paste this link into your browser if the hyperlink above doesn't work: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtuGAaJSMil_6q8Z3kOGZ1JpXNcyAvLMEfhPUOrhwma0yKmQ/viewform
Fall Festival
This event is for Laburnum families ONLY!
Important Dates
Laburnum School Calendar of Events - Click this link to see all of our school events for the year.
October
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
Fall Picture Day
Gifted Referral Process
Gifted Referral Process Presentation
Contact Information
Rich Ashburn,Gifted Resource Teacher (GRT): rdashburn@henrico.k12.va.us
Matthew Parker,Student Support Teacher (SST), mdparker@henrico.k12.va.us
Counselor Corner
Hi! We officially have our School-Based Mental Health site up and running! Check it out here to get to know us, what we do, and some extra resources for you all!
Click below to view the Bullying presentation shared by our counselor, Mr. Robinson.
Counselor Contact Information
Travon Robinson - tmrobinson@henrico.k12.va.us
Paige Sloan - Pasloan@henrico.k12.va.us
Family Spotlight
KID AT HOPE PLEDGE
I AM A KID AT HOPE!
I am talented, smart, and capable of success!
I have dreams for the future and I will climb to reach those goals and dreams everyday.
We are all capable of success.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
Internet Access
Xfinity Internet Essentials: https://www.internetessentials.com/
Family Honor Roll
See the flier below for details.
Attendance Updates
Keep getting your students here on time EVERY.SINGLE.DAY!!
- 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.
See below for the grade level attendance percentage for last week! At least 90% of students attended school EVERY DAY for each grade level last week. Second grade is in the lead!! Keep it up!
Kindergarten - 91%
First - 90%
Second - 96%
Third - 94%
Fourth - 93%
Fifth - 92%
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.
All volunteer requests must be communicated at least 3 days in advance of the day you would like to volunteer.
If you are interested in volunteering in the cafeteria, please contact Ms. Williams at owilliams@henrico.k12.va.us.
If you are interested in volunteering the classroom, you will need to reach out to your child's teacher. As a classroom volunteer, you are able to read a story to the class and assist the teacher with materials (cutting, sorting, gluing, etc.).
Clever Access
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
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