Principal's Message
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I am honored to be the first Principal of Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary School. As the leader of the school, I truly believe that all students can and will learn. I believe that social-emotional learning is just as important as teaching academic content. I take great pride in fostering a positive school climate for students, staff, families, and the community.
Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary School is a wonderful place to learn. Our teachers and staff are dedicated, caring, skillful professionals. Our parent and community support makes a difference in the lives of our students. Our learning community will continue to thrive through student engagement, equitable opportunities, creativity, responsive teaching, and a collaborative approach with high expectations for all students!
Over the next few weeks, we will work as a school team to revamp our school vision and mission statement. As evidenced by our logo we are focused on four core values. Academics, Citizenship, Monarch Pride, and Social Justice. We are the Marsh Monarchs (kings and queens) and we will work to uphold the legacy of the Honorable Henry L. Marsh, III.
One Team, One Dream!
#BetterTogether!
Announcements
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We want to invite you to our upcoming virtual parent and guardian meeting this Thursday, February 25th from 4:30 - 5:30 pm. Our goal is to show appreciation to all of our wonderful parents and guardians at Henry Marsh ES. We want to Show and Share our Love. We also want to begin to create a space to hear from parents and guardians on ways we can partner and grow as a Henry Marsh Family. There will be several raffles for prizes during this event. Come join us on Thursday, February 25th from 4:30-5:30 pm. Contact your child's teacher for more information. See you there!
Please also include this flyer, here's the link to access it https://docs.google.com/document/d/ 1Sek74xMc46620ydrEP8fX30EEXCwg pa4tXy63Zf_fPw/edit?usp= sharing
Info to join the meetingGoogle Link to Join the Parent/Guardian Meeting
https://meet.google.com/xno-rbrr-hae?hs=122&authuser=0
Phone Numbers to Join
(US)+1 617-675-4444
PIN: 894 396 828 1641# -
The Great Kindness Challenge 2021, Ms. Tillman's class
Please click here to view the document.
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The Remind Plan
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Henry L. Marsh Elementary is excited to launch the Remind Plan to provide 2-way communications with families and students!
Remind allows teachers who choose to use text messaging to communicate with parents and students. With Remind:
- Parents can choose how to receive messages – text, email or app. For students, texting is available for ages 13 and over.
- It allows for safe and secure messaging that is available in multiple languages
- It has a call feature, so teachers may use it to make calls without using their personal number.
We're excited to make connecting with our families more engaging! Please click here for more information.
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Internet Safety
Our students are spending more time than ever online and they need our support to help them make good choices and stay safe! At home, parents can start the conversation and encourage children to come to them about things they see and hear online.
For more information and resources, visit http://rpstech.org/internet-safety.html… #WeAreRPS
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VDOE Resources
VDOE Resources to Assist Families with Remote Learning
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/VADOE/bulletins/2af84df
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Help Desk Frequently Asked Question
Please click on the image below for more information on FAQs on issues with laptops, hotspots, and logging into Google or Clever accounts.
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Ms. Battle, our professional school counselor, is excited to share her user-friendly virtual site CLICK HERE (if unable to click, please copy and paste into browser) —> https://padlet.com/nbattle2/
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District Announcements
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RPS Staff First Dose COVID-19 Vaccination - Please complete this form if you are seeking an appointment for your first dose of the COVID-19 vaccination. We will contact you as soon as we have information about the next vaccination event.
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School Calendar Survey - RPS would like your feedback on the 2021-22 calendar and year-round school options as we consider new approaches to post-COVID instruction. Parents and caregivers should fill out this survey and RPS staff should fill out this survey.
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#ReopenWithLove - For the latest information and resources for families, visit the #ReopenWithLove section of our website. It includes the most current information about meal distribution and other critical information.
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Family Support Helpline - Questions about reopening? Call the RPS Family Support Helpline at (804) 780-6195 and learn more about other resources available to families.
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Support RPS - There are many ways to support RPS and #ServeWithLove! Please consider volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, and for new and existing partners, don't forget to add your organization to our new searchable partnership database!
"RPS Direct" Emails from Superintendent Kamras
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RPS Direct Update - February 26, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Happy Friday! Today was especially joyous for me, as I had the privilege of presiding over our first-ever Mid-Year Graduation for students from the 2020, 2019, and 2018 classes who have returned to earn their diplomas. These 25 young people have redefined what it means to persevere and we are immensely proud of them! The ceremony today is a result of more than a year's worth of work to find students who left RPS, re-engage them through new programs like Con Ganas (With Determination), and support them through every last obstacle. Please join me in thanking the RPS teachers, counselors, administrators, and support staff – along with the students' families! – for making today possible.
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RPS Direct Update - February 25, 2021
Dear #RPSStrong Family, I'm thrilled to share that we have a new Chief Operating Officer joining RPS on March 1! Alana Gonzalez has spent her entire career helping government agencies work more efficiently and more equitably. She's coming to us from New York, where she served as Executive Director of Community Reconstruction and Infrastructure for the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery. In this role, she led over 300 recovery and resiliency projects for NY communities affected by Superstorm Sandy, Hurricane Irene, and Hurricane Lee. Ms. Gonzalez also held various roles, including Chief of Staff to the General Manager, at the New York City Housing Authority, which provides affordable housing to more than 400,000 low- to moderate-income New Yorkers.