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Hello, students, parents, guardians and stakeholders,
As we continue to maneuver the ups and downs of virtual learning, I am so proud of the way our students and staff have met this challenge head on. If we are nothing else at MLK, we are resilient as a school community.
Parents/guardians, please continue to encourage your child(ren) to be fully engaged in each classroom. We would love for each student to be on camera daily, however, this is an option for students. Our teachers continue to provide engaging and rigorous instruction to prepare of students for high school and higher education. I am truly amazed by the assignment and activities that our teachers have created in the virtual setting. The A.T.O.M. STEM Academy will be installing the SMART Lab by January 2021. This will allow the expansion of the STEM Program even further.
Educating our students is a collaborative effort between students, parent/guardians, teachers, and the community. Just as the African proverb states, It takes a village to raise a child.
As a school will we continue to support our students, academically, mentally and socially. Students participate in Community Circles and mindfulness moments daily. This is one way for students to keep connected to their teachers and classmates. The new schedule offers a flex –time, where students will be able to receive additional support from 3:30 -4:30 pm, Monday –Tuesday and Thursday – Friday. If any student needs support in any of these areas, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me by email or contact the school.
Until we return to the building, the staff and our community partners are here to assist our students as needed.
Thank you for supporting MLK, home of the Mighty Titans!
Sincerely, Principal Dabney
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Attention MLK Scholars: Think you have what it takes to be recognized as a LEADER at MLK? See the attached to learn more about our "Community of Caring Student Ambassador." To access the sign-up link, see here:
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Attention parents, if you have a scholar(s) who has been patiently waiting to exchange their tablet for a Chromebook, the wait is over. On 12/2/2020, 12/9/2020, and 12/16/2020, MLK will be hosting a tablet "Swap Out" session at MLK from 10 am to 3 pm. Those dates are all Wednesdays. In addition to swapping out tablets for chrome books, we will be giving out materials for reading and math. We also have supplies for students that need them. SOCIAL DISTANCING is a MUST and PLEASE WEAR YOUR FACE MASK!!!
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Students are invited to help decide who will represent Virginia in the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.! Submissions are due by November 27th.
Details:https://www.virginiaisforlearners.virginia.gov/new-monument-in-u-s-capitol/
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Online Registration:Winter Meal Pack Pre-Order Form
Website Registration:https://www.rvaschools.net/meals
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Updated Lit Limo Schedule – The Lit Limo is back on the road with new Saturday stops, starting TOMORROW at 12 pm at the Calhoun Center in Gilpin Court (436 Calhoun Street). The updated weekly schedule is below. We hope you stop by for a book or two! Please note that the below schedule highlights a morning and afternoon schedule.
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RPS Direct Update - November 24, 2020 (PM)
Dear #RPSStrong Family, Well, I said "flood" my inbox with shout outs – and flood you did! Thank you for sharing more than 100 beautiful messages of appreciation for our teachers, administrators, support staff, partners, families, and students. (I encourage you to read all the way to the end, as the last one is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.) I can't express how much these words of support, encouragement, and gratitude mean to the recipients. On behalf of RPS, thank you to everyone who wrote in! Before I sign off for the holiday break, I also want to express my profound gratitude to our principals, teachers, and support staff. Since March 13, you have delivered more than 2 million meals, purchased and distributed over 20,000 Chromebooks, facilitated more than 30,000 community circles, and literally reinvented what it means to be a teacher – all with boundless love for our students and families. In short, you have demonstrated that RPS is capable of doing truly extraordinary things. This Thanksgiving, I'm grateful for you. With the deepest appreciation, Jason
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RPS Direct Update - November 24, 2020
Dear #RPS Strong Family, I'm reaching out with this special RPS Direct to share that three staff members and two students have tested positive for COVID-19. The staff are from the Belt Boulevard Transportation Office (last there on 11-23), Armstrong High School (last there on 11-17), and the Academic Office in City Hall (last there in October). The student cases are from Ginter Park Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson High School (neither has been on campus this year). We encourage everyone to monitor their symptoms and reach out to their primary care provider if they have any concerns. They can also contact the Richmond City Health District’s COVID-19 hotline at (804) 205-3501. Our number one priority remains the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. 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
