"RPS Direct" Emails from Superintendent Kamras
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RPS DIrect Update (PM) - March 3, 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Make sure to tune into RPS Live! tonight at 7 pm for a discussion about two powerful films – Black Boys and Pushout – focusing on concrete steps we can take support and uplift – not push out – Black students. Our guests include: Dr. Tiawana Giles, Principal, Carver Elementary School Lamont Trotter, Principal, Richmond Alternative School Riddick Parker, Assistant Principal, Armstrong High School Tiffany Patton, RPS Behavioral Specialist Congratulations to Shea Dowling, 8th grader at Albert Hill Middle School and one of two winners of Congressman McEachin’s 2nd Annual Black History Month Essay Contest! And many thanks to First Lady Pamela Northam for “stopping by” to read to our students at Mary Scott Preschool today in celebration of National Reading Month! With great appreciation, Jason (Click above to continue read more)!
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RPS Direct Update - March 3, 2021
Dear #RPS Strong Family, I'm reaching out with this special RPS Direct to share the following COVID-19 positive test result/s: John Marshall High School - 1 student (not physically present this school year) Richmond Technical Center - 1 staff member (last there on 2/23) Thomas Jefferson High School - 1 student (not physically present this school year) Thomas H. Henderson Middle School - 1 student (not physically present this school year) Please reach out to your primary care provider if you have any concerns, or contact the Richmond City Health District (RCHD) by calling their COVID-19 hotline: (804) 205-3501. Please also continue to wear your mask, stay physically distant, and wash your hands. Our number one priority remains the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. Towards that end, we will continue to work in close collaboration with RCHD to ensure the well-being of the entire RPS community. If you have any questions, as always, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best, Jason
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!
Upcoming Events
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Today
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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Tomorrow
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Richmond City Council Education & Human Services
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM RPS Disciplinary Committee
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Monday
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
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6:00 PM Richmond City Council Meeting
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March 10, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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March 11, 2021
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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March 15, 2021
6:00 PM School Board Meeting Virtual
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March 17, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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March 18, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Richmond City Council Finance & Economic Development Meeting
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3:00 PM RPS Disciplinary Committee
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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March 22, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
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6:00 PM Richmond City Council Meeting
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March 23, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Richmond City Council Public Safety Committee Meeting
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5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Finance Committee Meeting Virtual
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March 24, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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March 25, 2021
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Richmond City Council Governmental Operations Committee Meeting
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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March 31, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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April 1, 2021
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Richmond City Council Education & Human Services
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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April 2, 2021
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM RPS Disciplinary Committee
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April 5, 2021
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Richmond City Council Organizational Development Meeting
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6:00 PM - 7:00 PM School Board Meeting Virtual
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April 7, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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April 8, 2021
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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April 12, 2021
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Richmond City Council Informal Meeting
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6:00 PM Richmond City Council Meeting
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April 14, 2021
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM RPS Live!
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April 15, 2021
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Richmond City Council Finance & Economic Development Meeting
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3:00 PM RPS Disciplinary Committee
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5:30 PM - 6:00 PM ¡RPS en Vivo!
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April 19, 2021
6:00 PM School Board Meeting Virtual