New This Week #
Today is the deadline for summer school #
Registration is open through May 26 for in-person summer school. Summer information is available online.
- Most in-person summer classes are for students who receive a special invitation.
- There are a few in-person opportunities for students who want to take a new high school course to get ahead.
Holiday and early dismissals #
- May 29 is Memorial Day, and schools and school offices are closed.
- Students will be dismissed three hours early June 1-2.
- June 2 is the last day of school for students.
Become a teacher through a Career Switcher program #
Chesterfield County Public Schools will host a career switcher event 4-6 p.m. June 8 at Midlothian High, 401 Charter Colony Parkway, to discuss ways to become a licensed teacher. Register in advance to connect with colleges offering career switcher programs and school system representatives who can answer questions about becoming a teacher. The event is designed for everyone who has a bachelor’s degree and is interested in teaching.
We’re hiring school bus drivers #
Chesterfield County Public Schools is hiring school bus drivers during a job fair 4-6 p.m. June 15 at Manchester Middle School, 7401 Hull Street Road. Registration is encouraged but not required.
- Competitive pay starting at $23 per hour (as of July 1)
- Full-time benefits and up to $3,000 bonus
- Get paid during free training for commercial driver’s license
- Work where you will make a difference
VDOE offers K-12 learning acceleration grants #
The Virginia Department of Education is accepting applications from parents for tutoring microgrants for their children through the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants program. The program seeks to help families address the pandemic’s impact on student learning.
The program provides $1,500 grants to parents of school-age children for tutoring in English, mathematics, science and history, as well as foreign languages required to meet diploma requirements. Children from homes with family incomes at 300% or less of the federal poverty level may qualify for $3,000 grants. Grants may also be used for support services such as speech language pathology and reading interventions.
Available services include in-person, online and hybrid tutoring provided one-on-one and in small group or large-group settings. Parents of students with disabilities may also use up to $750 of their awards for the purchase of assistive technologies specified in their child’s Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan.
The grant program is open to parents of any public, private, parochial or home-school student in grades K-12 residing in Virginia. To apply, visit VDOE’s K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants page and create an application account for either a $1,500 or $3,000 grant.
Once parents are notified that their application has been accepted and approved, they will be able to log into the K-12 Learning Acceleration Grants “digital wallet” to select from a variety of vetted, pre-approved tutors.
All grant payments will be issued directly by VDOE to selected tutors and service providers with no out-of-pocket expenses to families. At least $750 of each grant must be spent by August 15; otherwise, the remaining funds will be reallocated to other applicants.
Someone You Should Know #
Vick Dabney is Someone You Should Know! He’s the building operations supervisor at Hopkins Road Elementary and Falling Creek Elementary.
Ecoff Elementary’s international connection #
Even though they are separated by 7,000 miles, Ecoff Elementary and Gendetesfa Primary School are making connections that benefit students in both schools. In partnership with Cornerstone Assembly of God in Chesterfield County and Living Word Community Church in Ethiopia, students are learning about each other, about their cultures and how their schools are similar and different. This video shows the joy that this sister school initiative generates.
Pick up medications from your school #
The last day to pick up student medications from your school is June 5. Any medications that are not retrieved by this date will be discarded through a disposal program sponsored by the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.
Please reach out to your school nurse if you have any questions.
High school graduations are online #
More than 4,700 Chesterfield County students received diplomas during high school graduations May 22-26. You can watch every ceremony via this playlist on the school system’s YouTube channel. Please note that internet connectivity and an equipment issue in the production booth at VCU’s Siegel Center impacted some graduation livestreams and recordings. We value our partnership with VCU, and their staff worked as quickly as possible to correct these issues. All graduations were also recorded. Once these videos can be processed, the recordings will replace the livestream files on YouTube.
In Case You Missed It #
Nominate Hall of Famers by June 30 #
Nominations are open through June 30 for the next inductees into the Hall of Fame of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Nominees should be memorable educators and volunteers who made a significant difference in Chesterfield County schools. Full details and a simple nomination form are available at bit.ly/CCPShall.
Chesterfield County Public Schools has been served by outstanding people across more than 150 years. Whether teachers, administrators, support staff or community volunteers, the nationally recognized school division has been supported by individuals who have given their time and talents to help students and schools succeed.
In recognition of this exceptional work, Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield Education Foundation annually honor individuals for their superior contributions by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. See the first two Hall of Fame classes here: oneccps.org/hall_of_fame_honorees. Questions? Contact the Office of Family and Community Engagement at 804-639-8690, ext. 1111.