Hello, Blackwell Families! 💛

We hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend! We are excited to welcome our Little Bears back to school on Wednesday, November 4, following our Wellness Day and Election Day closures.

🎃 Thank You for a Wonderful Trunk or Treat!

A HUGE thank you to all of our families who donated items to help make our Trunk or Treat celebration a success! We also appreciate all the parents and family members who joined us Friday for our Character Parade and party! 👻🎉

Our Little Bears had such a wonderful time showing off their costumes, celebrating with friends, and enjoying the festivities. We couldn't have done it without your generosity and support!

🚌 FIELD TRIPS THIS WEEK!

Our Little Bears are continuing to explore their Pets and Trees studies through exciting real-world learning experiences! 🐾🌳

Please complete and submit your child's field trip permission form through ParentSquare or send in the paper copy if their class is attending.

🌳 Wednesday, 11/4 – Bellemeade Park

Ms. Thomas & Ms. Eaddy's Classes

🐾 Thursday, 11/5 – Pet Store & Animal Hospital

Ms. Bell & Ms. Leiter's Classes

🌳 Friday, 11/6 – Bellemeade Park

Mrs. Thornton & Ms. Nail's Classes

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📅 LOOKING AHEAD | NOVEMBER 9–20

RPS schools will be closed in observance of Diwali.

🌳 Wednesday, 11/11 – Bellemeade Park

Mrs. Julien & Ms. Evans' Classes

🐾 Thursday, 11/12 – Pet Store & Animal Hospital

Ms. Boone & Ms. Hudson's Classes

Please make sure permission forms are submitted through ParentSquare!

🦃 WEDNESDAY, 11/18 | THANKSGIVING LUNCH

Our Thanksgiving Lunch with Students has been moved from Tuesday, November 17 to Wednesday, November 18.

If you have already paid for your meal online, please note the new date! We look forward to welcoming families for this special time together.

🍂 FRIDAY, 11/20 | ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL!

⏰ 9:30 AM

Mark your calendars! Our annual Blackwell Fall Festival is coming, and we hope you will join us for some Fall family fun! 🍁🎉

More information will be coming home soon!

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. We have so many wonderful learning experiences and family celebrations ahead in the Little Bear Den! 🐻💛

Our new donation bin is located at the entrance to our parking lot! Donate your old clothing, shoes, and textiles. Community donations help support activities for our Little Bears! 💛

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