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Kits Distribution Monday- Friday from 12:00-4:00 !!! Dear Boushall Families,
I hope this message finds you and your families well.
Welcome to the start of the 2020-2021 school year! As many of you know we will begin the school year virtually. This means that students will be actively learning from home via the Internet using their Chromebooks, hotspots and student learning kits. Below are some important dates. To get the latest information, please sign up for messages at :
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In the event you need assistance with a Chromebook or hot spot, the Mobile Help Desk is here at Boushall from 2-4 each Thursday. Each day there is also food distribution from 9:30-12:30 Monday through Thursday.
Our school offices are currently available by appointment only due to COVID-19. However, please feel free to contact us at our email boushall@rvaschools.net or via phone at 804-780-5016. On behalf of Thomas C. Boushall Middle School, we look forward to partnering with you for an awesome upcoming school next year!
L. Waller,
Principal
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Google Classroom - Click here to learn how to log into Google Classroom! Español, haga clic aquí.
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Enrollment Information
As of July 1, 2019, Virginia law requires that all 7th grade students receive a TDAP booster vaccination prior to 7th grade entry (see fact sheets attached). Sixth grade girls are required to receive the HPV vaccine prior to entering sixth grade. However, parents and guardians have the right to decide if they want their children to receive the HPV vaccine or not. Immunizations are currently down across the country as a result of the pandemic. Even though students will be learning virtually during the fall semester; enrollment and vaccination requirements still remain in place. In an effort to support our families, the Richmond City Health District (RCHD) along with local Health Systems have provided a list of resources for parents to connect our students to area providers via their "Don't Wait, Vaccinate Campaign". Please see the attached flyers. On Thursday, August 13, 2020 and Thursday, August 20, 2020; the RCHD will offer TDAP and HPV clinics for 7th grade students. HPV is a 2-series vaccination; and further clinics will be planned for students to receive their second vaccination. HPV is most effective for both boys and girls, when it is administered between the ages of 11-12 years of age (see HPV info flyer attached). The flyers for these upcoming clinics will be provided as soon as they are available.
Flyer: Don't Wait Vaccinate - English
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RPS Direct Update - September 18 (PM), 2020
Dear #RPSStrong Family, To all who celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, RPS wishes you a "Shanah Tovah Umetukah," a Good and Sweet Year! In my family, brisket is the go-to food for this holiday. Mine's been cooking all day; can't wait to hear the boys' verdict :). Thank you again for all the feedback about our virtual instruction. As I shared yesterday, we're drafting some adjusted schedules based on your input. We'll have details at Monday's School Board meeting. In the meantime, feel free to keep emailing any thoughts you have! As you have likely seen from my special RPS Direct messages, we've had a number of positive COVID-19 cases recently. These cases are a reminder that the coronavirus is still very active in our community, and we all need to take every precaution. A few reminders for RPS employees:
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RPS Direct Update - September 18, 2020
Dear #RPS Strong Family, I'm reaching out with this special RPS Direct to share that two RPS employees have tested positive for COVID-19. One of the employees is a staff member at Henry L. Marsh, III Elementary School. This individual was at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School on 9-11. The other employee is a member of the Transportation Team and was at the Belt Boulevard Transportation Office on 9-17. Both employees are in isolation, per CDC and local guidelines. At the direction of the Richmond City Health Department (RCHD), we encourage anyone who was present at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School or the Belt Boulevard Transportation Office on the dates listed above to monitor their symptoms and reach out to their primary care provider if they have any concerns. Individuals can also contact RCHD’s COVID-19 hotline at (804) 205-3501.
