We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! RPS schools were closed today in observance of Yom Kippur. Be sure to check the district calendar link below for other important dates and school closings.

👵🏾👴🏾 Thank You, Grandparents & Special Elders!

Thank you to everyone who joined us Friday for our Grand-Slam Breakfast with the Grands! Our Little Bears had an amazing morning spending quality time with some of their favorite people. 💛

A special thank you to our partners at ExCELL, who helped make the event special and made sure every family in attendance went home with a book to enjoy together! 📚

🌎 Hispanic Heritage Month

We are celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15–October 15! Throughout the month, our Little Bears will have opportunities to learn about the countries, cultures, traditions, music, art, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities. 🎶💃🏽

Each class will be learning about a different country as we prepare for a special schoolwide celebration during the week of October 15. More information will be coming soon!

🎉 ALL About Me Spirit Week

Our first Spirit Week is coming!

🌟 September 28–October 2

Flyers with each day's theme will be sent home this week. We can't wait to see our Little Bears show their spirit!

📚 Back-to-School Curriculum Night

📅 Thursday, October 1 | 3:30–4:30 PM

Join your child's teacher to learn about what your Little Bear will be learning this year and how you can support learning at home.

🍎 Session 1: 3:30–4:00 PM

🍎 Session 2: 4:00–4:30 PM

😋 Taste Good Jamaican Food Truck will be on-site from 3:00–5:00 PM, with food available for purchase.

🎃 Pumpkin Patch Field Trips

Permission slips will be coming home soon for our first field trip to Hanover Vegetable Farm!

🎃 10/7 – VPI PreK-4: Eaddy, Evans, Julien & Thomas

🎃 10/8 – VPI PreK-3 & ECSE: Leiter, Boone, Hudson, Morris, Harper & Sanchez-Cruz

🎃 10/14 – Head Start: Bell, Thornton, Nail & Davis

This was one of our favorite family field trips last year, and we know it is bound to be even better this year! More information will be included with permission slips.

We have lots of exciting learning and family fun ahead in the Little Bear Den! 🐻💛

With Bear Pride,

Principal

Early dismissal ends daily at 1 pm so that we are able to prepare for dismissal and get students ready to go home. Students will not be released after 1 pm until 2:00 pm at normal dismissal. If you have an emergency or plan to pick a student up for a doctor's appointment but are running late, please call ahead so we know you are coming.

At Richmond Public Schools (RPS), we believe in creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all students and families, regardless of immigration status. RPS is and will remain a safe place for all students, and we want to see our students in school every single day because this is the safest environment for them to learn, grow, and thrive. If you have any questions please feel free to utilize the Immigration Resource Hub or call the school at 804-780-5064