Bulldog Bulletin
SOCKTOBER! (Please donate!)
We will be collecting socks, again this year, for Richmond Friends of the Homeless. Students will receive 1 house point for every pair/package that is donated. Bring to your teacher first to get credit, then they will go to a collection box will be in the hallway by the front office from October 1 - October 31.
Lunch with your Pup!
Families may now sign up to attend their students lunch through this Sign Up Genius link (which you can find at the bottom of Sunday Bulletins. Here are the teacher specific lunch times. Due to the limited space in our cafeteria, each student will only be permitted 2 guests. Please carefully monitor younger siblings if you choose to bring them, and refrain from taking any pictures of students who are not your own.
All visitors must follow our visitor policy, signing in with the main office. Visitors may eat with their student(s) only at assigned visitor tables, as friends will not be allowed to accompany them due to space, privacy, and allergy concerns. Lunch visitors will not be permitted to visit any classroom after their lunch period, as teachers and students will need to continue their instructional day uninterrupted. Please allow your student to transition back to their classroom with their classmates and refrain from using this time as a parent/teacher conference.
NEW SPIRITWEAR!
It's here, it's here!! CLICK HERE TO SEE OUR NEW GEAR! A big thank you to April Pace (3rd grade parent and PTA VP of Fundraising) for her graphic design talent and time working with Lori (The Tee Room). We plan to discount one design every now and then. This round we are going with the Grange Hall Varsity Design - snag yours for $17 base price. I mention "base price" because you have the option to upgrade designs to long sleeve and hoodie options. The Bulldog spiritwear is also available in two colors and adds a sweatshirt option.
Fidgets at School: Safety and Expectations
As a reminder, fidgets are meant to be focus tools, not toys. Students should use only one at a time, rather than collecting or displaying several on their desks. If an item becomes a distraction to the student or their classmates, it will need to be put away.
A Note on "NeeDoh" and Gel-Filled Fidgets: We strongly encourage students to leave liquid- or gel-filled squishy items at home. School nurses across the county are reporting these frequently popping and leaking. If your child does bring a gel-filled fidget to school, please review these strict safety rules with them:
If it pops, it goes immediately into the trash.
The student must thoroughly wash their hands with soap and water.
Never put the leaked gel near the mouth or taste it.
Preferred Safe Alternatives: If your child benefits from a tactile tool, we highly recommend sending quiet, solid options that cannot pop, such as:
Calm Strips (textured sensory stickers)
Kneaded erasers
Solid foam stress balls
Tangles (interlocking manipulatives)
Thank you for helping us keep our classrooms safe and productive!
JOIN THE PTA!
Join the PTA to make a difference in our school! The class with the highest percentage of PTA membership by September 30 will win an Ice Pop Party! Joining the PTA is an easy way to support our students, teachers, and school community—and there is no volunteer commitment required. Every membership counts, so join today and help your class win!
Join the PTA here!
Demin Drive!
Keep bringing your unwanted denim items and drop them in the bin outside of the school. Any denim items, any condition, any color!! PTA will be collecting now through the second week of October. Top 3 schools to collect the most items win a check for the PTA.
Outside Resource: Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention Services & Coffee and Conversations
In the event that you and/or your child needs additional support outside of school, CCPS partners with Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention Services. You can find their menu of services here. One new program they are offering is called "Circle of Parents" and you can find out more by clicking here. Coffee & Conversations is another great resource for families! You can view their session information by clicking here.
Community Postings
- *NEW* Fire Prevention Week Free Community Event - October 10th - 10am-1pm. See this flyer for more information.
- City Singers Youth Choirs has programming available for interested singers - no auditions needed. Learn more about the program by reading this flyer or going to this website."City Singers fosters a supportive and encouraging learning environment with quality music-making and life-changing relationships. Our positive, highly qualified instructors use the best methods that set your singer up for a lifetime of joyful music making."
