Camp Invention Returns!
Camp Invention is returning to Watkins for 2 weeks this summer, and now is the time to reserve your child's spot! Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence at Camp Invention. Children in grades K-6 will strengthen teamwork and collaboration skills and learn STEM concepts by making their own claw machines, navigating the ultimate road trip with GPS and AI, propelling plush penguins across snowy landscapes in an Antarcitca investigation, designing their own mini skate parks with ramps and rails, and much more! Both weeks will be hosted at Watkins Elementary. Week 1 is June 2-5 and Week 2 is June 9-12, with each week offering a different, exciting program. Camp is a full day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended day options for an additional fee. Click HERE to learn more about what to expect at Camp Invention. Register for both weeks for double the fun and extra savings — save $35 when you register by 12/31 for one week using promo code GIFT35. Then, use the unique URL in your registration confirmation email to register and save $60 off week two! Register today at invent.org/gift! Camp spots fill up quickly. Contact Co-Directors Sarah Spencer (Sarah_Spencer@ccpsnet.net) and Mallory Smith (Mallory_Smith@ccpsnet.net) with any questions.
Camp Invention is returning to Watkins for 2 weeks this summer, and now is the time to reserve your child's spot! Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence at Camp Invention. Children in grades K-6 will strengthen teamwork and collaboration skills and learn STEM concepts by making their own claw machines, navigating the ultimate road trip with GPS and AI, propelling plush penguins across snowy landscapes in an Antarcitca investigation, designing their own mini skate parks with ramps and rails, and much more! Both weeks will be hosted at Watkins Elementary. Week 1 is June 2-5 and Week 2 is June 9-12, with each week offering a different, exciting program. Camp is a full day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with extended day options for an additional fee. Click HERE to learn more about what to expect at Camp Invention. Register for both weeks for double the fun and extra savings — save $35 when you register by 12/31 for one week using promo code GIFT35. Then, use the unique URL in your registration confirmation email to register and save $60 off week two! Register today at invent.org/gift! Camp spots fill up quickly. Contact Co-Directors Sarah Spencer (Sarah_Spencer@ccpsnet.net) and Mallory Smith (Mallory_Smith@ccpsnet.net) with any questions.
WinterFest24 Are you interested in a holiday themed event that will provide fun for the whole family? The Freshman Class Council at James River High School will be sponsoring WinterFest 2024 in the Closed Commons on Friday, December 13th from 6-8 PM. Tickets can be purchased with cash or check for $8 at the door. Come out and join us to celebrate or learn about a variety of winter holidays, with photobooths & craft stations that correspond to each holiday. There will be a gingerbread house & ornament making stations, holiday bingo & trivia, several guest speakers, a mini eco makers-market (buy some last minute gifts), a hot chocolate bar, and more! Small prizes will be awarded for various activities, and light refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us for some festive holiday fun!
James River High School Market Fair
JRHS Market Fair supports the James River Chorus programs. The event is this Saturday, November 16th, and there will be a flea market, vendors, food trucks, games, a fire truck, and Jonathan the Juggler!
JRHS Market Fair supports the James River Chorus programs. The event is this Saturday, November 16th, and there will be a flea market, vendors, food trucks, games, a fire truck, and Jonathan the Juggler!
Kids Fit & Fun Holiday Basketball Clinic
Kids Fit & Fun Holiday Basketball Clinic December 30, 31 and January 2, 3 Clinic runs 9am to 2pm each day Clinic is for all kids ages 6 to 14 Contact - kidsfitfuncamps@gmail.com with questions https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKb-mIiIAZCGCNkIhZtpC9A1IRqVv2R0/view?usp=sharing
Kids Fit & Fun Holiday Basketball Clinic December 30, 31 and January 2, 3 Clinic runs 9am to 2pm each day Clinic is for all kids ages 6 to 14 Contact - kidsfitfuncamps@gmail.com with questions https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HKb-mIiIAZCGCNkIhZtpC9A1IRqVv2R0/view?usp=sharing
Coffee & Conversation offers connections
Coffee & Conversation is an easy way to connect with experts offering advice on topics helpful to parents. The free online gatherings take place 1-2 p.m. See the full schedule and register here for topics of your choice:
Coffee & Conversation is an easy way to connect with experts offering advice on topics helpful to parents. The free online gatherings take place 1-2 p.m. See the full schedule and register here for topics of your choice:
- Oct. 30 topic is “The College Mindset.”
- Nov. 6 topic is “Real Ways to Handle Peer Pressure.”
- Nov. 20 topic is “Supporting Your Child’s Self-Esteem.”
- Dec. 4 topic is “Managing Screen Time.”
- Dec. 11 topic is “Recognizing the Signs of Human Trafficking.”
When to expect first report cards for 2024-25
The first nine weeks of this school year ended Oct. 23 for students at every school except Bellwood Elementary, which follows a year-round calendar. On Nov. 8, printed report cards will be issued to students and digital report cards will be posted to ParentVUE at every school except Bellwood Elementary (where report cards were issued Oct. 16).
The first nine weeks of this school year ended Oct. 23 for students at every school except Bellwood Elementary, which follows a year-round calendar. On Nov. 8, printed report cards will be issued to students and digital report cards will be posted to ParentVUE at every school except Bellwood Elementary (where report cards were issued Oct. 16).
- Parents can find easy-to-follow directions for accessing ParentVUE online. ParentVUE is also available as a free app from the App Store and Google Play. Parents who do not have access to ParentVUE should contact their child’s school to get login information.
- Get more information about report cards here.
Student holidays
- Nov. 4-5 student holidays: At every Chesterfield County school, students will be on holiday Nov. 4-5. Also, parent-teacher conferences will take place Nov. 4.
- Complete student calendars for 2024-25 are available on this webpage, including English and Spanish versions of the regular school year calendar and the year-round calendar for Bellwood Elementary.
Put the brakes on misbehavior on school buses
Oct. 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. This seems like a good week to share a video reminding students about what to do and what not to do on school buses.
Oct. 21-25 is National School Bus Safety Week. This seems like a good week to share a video reminding students about what to do and what not to do on school buses.
Learn about bullying prevention
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making this a great time to talk about bullying and what to do if it happens. Watch this CCPS in the Know video to learn more about bullying prevention. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, making this a great time to talk about bullying and what to do if it happens. Watch this CCPS in the Know video to learn more about bullying prevention. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video.
Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week
Chesterfield County Public Schools is launching a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members. Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, and everyone is encouraged to express their thanks to teachers and school employees. The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week is to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
Chesterfield County Public Schools is launching a weeklong celebration to honor and appreciate all staff members. Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week will take place Oct. 28-Nov. 1, and everyone is encouraged to express their thanks to teachers and school employees. The goal of Thank You, Team Chesterfield Week is to encourage and uplift all teachers and all employees of Chesterfield County Public Schools. Unlike days or weeks that focus on one group or another, this week of appreciation covers everyone working in Chesterfield County Public Schools: teachers, cafeteria staff, office workers, bus drivers, skilled tradespeople, custodians, technology employees and all other people working in our schools and central offices.
Free online tutoring via Stride is available for grades 3-12
Free online tutoring is now available for students in grades 3-12 via Stride Tutoring. To provide this service, Chesterfield County Public Schools is using funds available through the Virginia Department of Education’s ALL In initiative as well as other funding sources. Students can access free tutoring through Stride as long as funds are available. To access Stride Tutoring, students along with their families should go to the backpack icon on the RapidIdentity dashboard using their CCPS-issued Chromebook. Click the Stride Tutoring icon under the “District Applications” heading. No additional login credentials are required. Students can reserve time for online video meetings with tutors licensed in subject areas in which they need additional support. Students and families select a tutor based on expertise and availability to fit their schedule, with tutoring available in the evenings and on weekends. Students do not need a teacher referral to schedule a tutoring session. There is no limit to the number of tutoring sessions at this time. Information is available at oneccps.org/tutors.
Free online tutoring is now available for students in grades 3-12 via Stride Tutoring. To provide this service, Chesterfield County Public Schools is using funds available through the Virginia Department of Education’s ALL In initiative as well as other funding sources. Students can access free tutoring through Stride as long as funds are available. To access Stride Tutoring, students along with their families should go to the backpack icon on the RapidIdentity dashboard using their CCPS-issued Chromebook. Click the Stride Tutoring icon under the “District Applications” heading. No additional login credentials are required. Students can reserve time for online video meetings with tutors licensed in subject areas in which they need additional support. Students and families select a tutor based on expertise and availability to fit their schedule, with tutoring available in the evenings and on weekends. Students do not need a teacher referral to schedule a tutoring session. There is no limit to the number of tutoring sessions at this time. Information is available at oneccps.org/tutors.
Gifted education referrals for students in grades 2-12
Gifted learners are students who show the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement. So that schools can support, challenge, enrich and engage gifted students, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts an annual referral process to identify gifted students. Students are evaluated during the current school year for services that will formally begin in the 2025-26 school year.
Gifted learners are students who show the potential for advanced thinking and reasoning, creativity and high achievement. So that schools can support, challenge, enrich and engage gifted students, Chesterfield County Public Schools conducts an annual referral process to identify gifted students. Students are evaluated during the current school year for services that will formally begin in the 2025-26 school year.
- Parents, teachers, community members, and students can refer a student for gifted evaluation by filling out this online form.
- Oct. 25 is the deadline to refer students currently in grades 2-12 in Chesterfield County Public Schools.
- Oct. 25 is also the deadline to refer students in grades 2-12 who are not enrolled in Chesterfield County Public Schools but who are residents of Chesterfield County.
- For more information, check out the gifted education overview and the gifted education webpage.
What to do when problems arise
Everyone within Chesterfield County Public Schools works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When problems arise that get in the way of learning, schools want to connect with students and families to solve those problems. But we can only solve problems that we know about, so communicating to school staff members is how problem-solving starts. That’s the topic of this CCPS in the Know video. Bonus: This easy-to-understand chart is a handy reference. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video on our YouTube channel.
Everyone within Chesterfield County Public Schools works to support students and help them grow into strong young people. When problems arise that get in the way of learning, schools want to connect with students and families to solve those problems. But we can only solve problems that we know about, so communicating to school staff members is how problem-solving starts. That’s the topic of this CCPS in the Know video. Bonus: This easy-to-understand chart is a handy reference. Do you have a question that you’d like answered via CCPS in the Know? This video series gives quick-but-helpful insights into central Virginia's largest school system. If you have a question for CCPS in the Know, then ask it here. We’ll cover as many topics as we can. You can see all of the videos via this playlist, with captions available in English and in Spanish for each video on our YouTube channel.
Raising Healthy Kids in a Digital World by CCPS at Huguenot Road Baptist Church
Join Catherine Tompkins (Family Partnership Specialist, Communications and Community Engagement), Tristan Chilcote (Instructional Designer, Watkins Elementary), Raegan Dinelli (Instructional Designer, Clover Hill Elementary), and Lauren C. Ellenberger (School Counselor, Evergreen Elementary) for a community discussion on October 20th from 3:15- 4:30 pm at Huguenot Road Baptist Church, 10525 W. Huguenot Road, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. See flier.
42nd Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair The 42nd Midlothian Village Day Festival & Craft Fair is a community day filled with fun activities for the whole family. There will be crafters, community booths, games, live entertainment, food vendors, a raffle and more! The day starts with a parade along Midlothian Turnpike, sponsored by the Midlothian Foundation.
The Festival is hosted by Midlothian Moms,a non-profit organization, in conjunction with Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation. The proceeds from the Festival for 2024 will benefit Ask Midlothian Moms to continue the work they do through the Pineapple Pantry! Your support, as a patron, food vendor, crafter, entertainer or festival attendee, enables us to give back to our community. We thank you! This is a free event!
County libraries will forgive fines Sept. 12-16
Are fines keeping you from fully accessing everything the Chesterfield Public Library has to offer? Read Away Your Fines! Stop by any Chesterfield County library Sept. 12-16, read for 30 minutes and tell a staff member about what you read. It’s that simple, so don't let fines hold you back any longer. This opportunity is open to anyone with an overdue fine with the Chesterfield Public Library. Find your nearest location via this webpage.
Students: Your presence matters
This is Attendance Awareness Month, and we want students to know that their presence matters. When students are in school, they help create a vibrant and complete learning environment. Chesterfield County Public Schools is here to support families and ensure every student is able to show up ready to learn in class.
Ecoff Lions Flier To see the flier, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YB1diGE-av7nzLVtop5oAgmlMynBZ96d/view?usp=share_linkEmail questions to ecofflionsden@gmail.com
Panthers United Field Hockey Flier To see the flier, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cPqjdiKpEvbTTA2IEz0MwdldNpa_YnSE/view?usp=sharing Email questions to panthersfieldhokey@gmail.com
Partnership with police department
Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield County Police Department have a close connection, working as partners to protect students and school staff members. A memorandum of understanding, which is updated regularly, provides a framework for the partnership. The Chesterfield County School Board invites public comment on an updated memorandum of understanding.
Chesterfield County Public Schools and the Chesterfield County Police Department have a close connection, working as partners to protect students and school staff members. A memorandum of understanding, which is updated regularly, provides a framework for the partnership. The Chesterfield County School Board invites public comment on an updated memorandum of understanding.
- To read the draft updated memorandum, click this link or copy the url and paste it into your browser: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LPF2X_l5E4aZPXf7CYW3NLk2W0-XVZdD/view
- Email comments to ccpsinfo@ccpsnet.net before Aug. 4.