Greetings LMBMS Panther Family,

As we embark on this exciting journey together, I am thrilled to welcome you to the first edition of our weekly newsletter. As the new principal of Lucille M. Brown Middle School, I am eagerly looking forward to meeting each one of you and working collaboratively to make this an amazing year.

Here are a few important dates to keep in mind:

New Teacher Week: Begins Monday, August 5, 2024.

6th Grade and New Student Orientation: Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.

All Staff Work Week: Begins Monday, August 12, 2024.

Let's come together, support one another, and strive for excellence. Remember, we are not just a team; WeAREOne1❤️.

Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead!

Warm regards,

April Hawkins

Principal, Lucille M. Brown Middle School

Secondary teachers are asked to register for the sessions that meet their grade level, content and role-specific needs. Please reach out to the instructional specialists for your area if you have any questions about selecting sessions.

Role specific staff (ICCs, Math Interventionists, etc.) are asked to register for the full day of sessions that have been designed for them. They should reach out to the central office staff member who leads their team if they have session questions.

The full details of that day are outlined below and can also be found in the August 14th District Professional Learning Day Collection. Registration opens on Monday, August 12th.

August Beginning of the Year Professional Learning

Date: Wednesday, August 14th Time: 8:30 - 4:30

Locations will vary as detailed below.

Elementary

• K-2 Teachers & Elementary Reading Interventionists will attend core content sessions at Miles Jones Elementary School.
• 3rd - 5th Grade Teachers & Elementary Math Interventionists will attend core content sessions at Armstrong High School.

Secondary

• Secondary ELA, History & Secondary Reading Interventionists sessions will be at Fisher Elementary.
• Secondary Math, Science, Secondary Math Interventionists & PE sessions will be at River City Middle School.
• The location for the Fine Arts sessions are forthcoming.

Other Groups

• LIEP, Intensive Support Teachers, Exceptional Education Instructional Assistants and ICC sessions will be at Boushall Middle School.

Elementary Exceptional Education Teachers will receive training from the Office of Exceptional Education during their school’s History block.

Elementary Teachers should follow the schedule set for their school group.

Elementary School Groupings are below:

Kindergarten - 2nd Grade Teachers: (All sessions will be at Miles Jones ES)

1A - Amelia Street, Bellevue, Blackwell, Carver, Chimborazo, Miles Jones

2A - Fox, Francis, Obama, Patrick Henry, Reid, Swansboro

3A - Broad Rock, Fisher, Harrison-Jones, Overby, Redd, Westover Hills

4A - Holton, Marsh, McClenney, Munford, RVA, Southampton

3rd - 5th Grade Teachers: (All sessions will be at Armstrong HS)

1B - Amelia Street, Bellevue, Blackwell, Carver, Chimborazo, Miles Jones

2B - Fox, Francis, Obama, Patrick Henry, Reid, Swansboro

3B - Broad Rock, Fisher, Harrison-Jones, Overby, Redd, Westover Hills

4B - Holton, Marsh, McClenney, Munford, RVA, Southampton

Registration opens in Kickup on Monday, August 12th!

We need you here every day for each other and our students. Your presence and dedication make a huge difference in our school community. Remember, there is NO one like you! Together, we can achieve great things and create a positive, supportive environment for everyone. To help you plan ahead, here are the key dates in our school calendar that provide long weekends and breaks, allowing you to take care of personal matters or enjoy some well-deserved time off:

· August 31 - September 2: Long Weekend

· November 1 - 5: Fall Break

· November 27 - 29: Thanksgiving Break

· December 23 - January 3: Winter Break

· January 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

· February 16 - 17: Presidents' Day Weekend

· March 31 - April 4: Spring Break

· April 21: Long Weekend

· May 26: Memorial Day

By planning personal appointments and vacations around these dates, we can ensure minimal disruption to our school operations and maintain a high level of continuity for our students. Your presence and participation are vital to our collective success, and we appreciate your commitment to being here every day.

Thank you for all you do.

Lucille Brown Middle School

Asst. Principal: Mrs. S. Douglas-Jackson

Asst. Principal: Ms. B. Hodges

Main Office Manager: Mrs. N. Syrkes

Email: ahawkins@rvaschools.net
Website: https://lbms.rvaschools.net/

Location: 6300 Jahnke Rd. Richmond, Virginia 23225
Phone: (804) 319-3013
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Instagram:@lmbmspanthers