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Principal Powell
Welcome to the Home of Cougar Nation!First let me thank you for visiting the John B. Cary Elementary
School website! If you have not heard the exciting news, we
have launched our No Child Left InsideEco-Campus. Meaning
that we are using environmental education and our campus as
the theoretic framework for student learning. Research
shows that getting children outside helps children to grow
academically and socially thus fostering the development of the
whole child.Please know that our schools website is the place where you can
get up to the minute information about our instructional program
and current events at school. Also note that our monthly parent
newsletter The Cougar Call can also be accessed through our website
as well. Staying connected will prove to be critical to our students’
success.Also worth mentioning is that this year we will have in face to face
and virtual options for mostly every school event. In addition, you
are also encouraged to stay tuned to our Remind and Class Dojo
messages daily.Make no mistake, forging forward through the pandemic will take
seamless communication and collaboration between home and
school.Therefore, strong and positive relationships and connections
will move us faster-farther.This, we believe, will create a climate
conducive to students having a sense of belonging.Again, welcome to the Home of Cougar Nation! It is my pleasure
to serve as the curator of your child’s dreams and aspirations during
these early stages of cognition.Yours in Service,
Michael Powell
Dean Singleton
Dear JBC Scholars and Families,
My name is Mrs. Ketia Singleton, your Administrative Dean. I am happy to serve The Cougar Nation in this leadership role. This is my ninth year serving the scholars and families at John B. Cary Elementary School, and my thirteenth year in elementary education. I was born and raised in Richmond, VA. While matriculating through Richmond Public Schools as a student, I established an early love for teaching and learning.
My goals are to support and enhance the mission and vision of John B. Cary, to build and grow relationships with families and community partners while assisting in the administration of instructional and operational programs of the school. I am very excited about the opportunity to get to know you, and looking forward to a successful and productive school year. Please know that I will work tirelessly to ensure all children have the best possible experiences while at John B. Cary by leading and serving with love.
I am so thankful to have the opportunity to share all that I have experienced and learned with the Cary community. I look forward to continuing to support JBC’s vision for our scholars: College and/or Career Ready without Exception! Please feel free to contact me at (804) 780-6252 or by email at ksinglet@rvaschools.net. Let’s work together to make this the best school year ever for your family!
Kindest regards,
Ketia Singleton, M.T.
Administrative Dean
Congratulations to John B. Cary's ASHLEY BLANDRPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR!
Why We Love John B Cary
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Back to School Night 2021
Tuesday September 14th
6:00 - 7:00 PMLink to BSN Board:
6:00 - 6:20 pm Classroom Teachers (session #1)
6:20 - 6:40 pm Classroom Teachers (session #2) AND Encore (session #1)6:40 - 7:00 pm Encore (session #2)
VERY IMPORTANT CHANGE
Bus Riders and Car Pick Up
Effective Wednesday of this week, September 15th, 2021, at 7:30am the following procedures will change:
* Buses will drop off and pick-up in the front of the school
*Van Riders will be dropped off and picked-up in the front of the school
* Car Riders will be dropped off and picked up on the side of the building (Basketball court side) on Belmont
*Walkers will be dropped off and picked up on the side of the building (Basketball court side) on Belmont
*Bike riders will pick-up and drop off in the front of the school
Again, this adjustment will be made on this Wednesday, September 15th, 2021 at 7:30am. Please help us spread the word to make sure other parents are aware of this change and lets plan accordingly. Please contact Principal Michael Powell directly with any questions or concerns. Welcome back and have a great week!
2021-2022 - John B Cary Bus RoutesClick Here
John B Cary Bus Schedule
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NO CHILD LEFT INSIDE
ECO-CAMPUS
Follow our Eco-Campus by clicking on the website picture below! There you will find out everything you want to know about our Eco-Campus! Also, Great Activities for Teachers and Students!
EVERYTHING ENCORE
Click here to access the ENCORE Website. You will find each ENCORE Teachers website, asynchronous lessons and our weekly schedule!
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RPS Direct Update - September 20, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Tonight's updates: Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month – We're honored to celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 through October 15. Join our monthlong celebration via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter and be sure to use the hashtag #SomosRPS (#WeAreRPS)!
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RPS Direct Update - September 17, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Happy Friday! Tonight's updates: Mask Reminders – Parents and caregivers, please be sure students have their masks on when approaching and boarding the school bus. This helps ensure a safe and speedy boarding process. Please also make sure to send your students with a mask that fits their face. Adult size masks are not appropriate for small children, as they do not fit tightly (see CDC graphic below). If you need pediatric masks, your school can provide them. Thank you for helping keep RPS safe! COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate – RPS employees, please be reminded that you have until October 1 to submit full proof of vaccination or obtain a religious/medical exemption. Though I pray it doesn't come to this, please understand that any employee who does not meet the requirements of the mandate will face progressive discipline, including loss of employment.
