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Woodville Elementary School

2000 North 28th Street

Richmond, VA 23223

(804) 780-4821 Fax (804) 780-8156

“Home of Woody the Bear”

Parent/Student Handbook

http://web.richmond.k12.va.us/wes/Home.aspx

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A Message from Administration

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome to this new year at Woodville Elementary School, where education is a

team effort. Our mission at Woodville is to provide hands-on and challenging

learning experiences for each and every child. The faculty and staff join us in

saying we are delighted to have you as part of the Woodville family. We will

make every effort to ensure this is a successful, rewarding and satisfying year for

you.

We believe in maintaining excellent student, parent, school and community

relations. We know that together we can provide your child with a high-

performance learning environment. The pages of the handbook are filled with

important information regarding your child’s participation and success at

school.

As school leaders, we pledge to do our best to provide the most positive and

caring school environment possible so that our teachers can teach and our

students can fulfill their potential for academic and personal growth.

An open invitation is extended to all parents, guardians, and community

partners to join us and be a part of our students’ educational process.

Vercynthia Penn, Interim Principal

Pedetha Arrington-Rowshan, Assistant Principal

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School History: Woodville Elementary Woodville Elementary School was first held at Mount Tabor Baptist Church in Henrico

County, Virginia. It was named after the community. The original structure was a one-

room building located on the corner of 21st and Selden streets. The school taught

children in kindergarten up to the 7th grade. The original building did not have

electricity, but was lit by streetlights.

In 1833, Henrico County obtained a lot at 22nd and Selden streets and built a two-room

school. In 1912, this building was replaced by a two-story, four-room building, which

was later destroyed in a fire in 1933.

Henrico County then built a stucco school in 1934. This building had four rooms, shelves,

hangers and an air-vent. Each room had a blackboard, stove, as well as a library

bookcase. There was also electricity provided by electric lamps in Richmond.

In 1942, the community of Woodville was annexed into a City of Richmond. After this

annexation occurred, Woodville teachers began to focus on music in the schools. The

music taught many of the students how to play instruments, as well as how to sing.

In September of 1954, a new Woodville Elementary School, located at 2000 North 28th

Street was opened for junior primary to grade six. This building consisted of a library, 16

classrooms, an auditorium as well as a cafeteria and gym. A ten-room addition was

opened in January, 1962.

Today, Woodville Elementary School serves about 520 students. The building also has a

library, cafetorium and approximately 34 classrooms, some of which are annexed to

the building.

Head Teachers

Fannie Vaughan 1942-1946

Fernando E. Brown 1956-1954

Principals

Fernando E. Brown 1954-1959

Nathaniel Lee 1959-1966

Spingarn D. Brinkley 1966-1971

William W. Craighead 1971-1973

Alga B. Evans, Sr. 1973-1989

Jane Johnson 1989-1991

Alberta Person 1991-2003

Rosalind Taylor 2003-2013

Kara Lancaster-Gay Jan. 2014-June 2014 (Interim)

Joanne Pereira 2014-2015

Vercynthia Penn 2015- present (Interim)

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Mission Statement

With uncompromised excellence, the mission of Woodville

Elementary School, a vibrant community of promise for all, is to

inspire our students to be possibility-thinkers, life-long learners, and

responsible citizens, through challenging and engaging learning

experiences, guided by highly qualified, passionate educators in

partnership with our families and the entire Richmond community.

Vision Statement

Woodville Elementary is a truly unique learning experience where

teachers, students, parents, and community members join forces to

prepare lifelong learners and productive responsible citizens.

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Office Personnel

Interim Principal Vercynthia Penn

Assistant Principal(s) Pedetha Arrington-Rowshan

Ja’Ken Caston

School Counselor Tierra Jenkins

Administrative Office Associate Diette Banks

Attendance Helper Janet Zimmerman

School Nurses Britnei Stevens

Karen Jones

Custodial Crew Chief Larry Allen

Food Service Manager Sharon Green-Stevens

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Woodville Elementary Staff

Kindergarten

Alexa Janacone*

Paula Anderson

Kristina Lowrie

Deborah Green

First Grade Myra Scott*

Adele Jackins

Jason Roberts

Laura Simon

Second Grade Phylis Dodd*

Zazmen Greene

Caitlin Marshall

Jennifer Cronk Third Grade

Naomi Dilligard*

Crystal Oney

James “Zak” Devore

Amanda Lee

Fourth Grade Jennifer Hacker*

Victoria Parrish

Kimberly Jones

Raffinee Hendricks

Fifth Grade Ridgley Minter*

Gwendolyn Greggs

Monique Boston

Exceptional Education Lakeisha Frazier-Jones*

Kathy Johnson

Jeanette Simmons

Deborah Jackson

Allen Pierce

Kieasha King

Shawn Parris

Antionette Taylor

Diane Brzxton

Angela Moss -Speech

Instructional

Assistants Tierra Smith

Nadine Williams

Shawn Parris

Yvette Briggs

Mary Easter

Martha Gray

Specialists Kimberly Berry-Hale - Media Spec

Warren Taylor - Music

Dulfay Garcia - Spanish

Kimberly Jones - Art

Tracy Wilson - PE

Jonti Simmons – CIS Coordinator

Carolyn Goode - SPACE

Tierra Jenkins – Counselor

Nicole Pfister - ITRT

Robert Smith - ELL

Tez Alexander – PBIS Coach

Title I

Beverly Taylor –Reading

Heather Riddell - Reading

Shaunte Means – Math

Ashley Grant - Math

Supplemental Richard Sawyer -

Psychologist

Denna Joy -

Social Worker

John Savage & Stickland

RBHA

Derman Spragg-

Succor Behavioral Services

Custodians

Larry Allen – Crew Chief

Alphonso Murray

Martin Andrade

Food Service Sharon Green-Stevens,

Manager

Juanita Brewington

Delores Chambers

Food Service Stephanie Brewer

Shantel Pleasant

Sha’tia Wilkerson

Brenda Stokes

Lunch Monitors Emily Carter

Betsy Banks

Kenneth Harris

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Routine Operations & Safety and Security

Elementary School Hours

9:00 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.

ALL parents and visitors MUST show a valid ID when entering the

building. Your ID must be scanned into our new system. (This is a

requirement for our new Keep N’ Track system).

Students will arrive between 8:45 a.m. – 8:55 a.m.

Students will be considered tardy at 9:05 a.m. and must report

to the front desk in the main foyer to receive a tardy pass

DO NOT DROP YOUR CHILD OFF BEFORE 8:45 A.M. There will be no

supervision available for your child prior to that time. It is not safe for

students to stand outside the school building unsupervised.

Woodville will participate in Breakfast in the Classroom program. When

students enter the building, they will pick up a breakfast and then report

to the classroom.

Our instructional day begins at 9:00 and ends at 3:45. Please do not bring

your child late or pick your child up early unless there is an emergency.

Late arrivals and early pick-ups negatively impact student performance.

ALL VISITORS MUST REORT TO THE MAIN OFFICE TO SIGN INTO OUR COMPUTERIZED

SYSTEM—NO EXCEPTIONS.

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Dismissal Procedures DISMISSAL WILL BEGIN AT 3:40 PM

Time Dismissal Location 3:40 pm Walkers (K-3rd )

Walkers (4th – 5th) Exit through Front Door Exit through door near

library 3:43 pm *Pick up*

(see below for more details)

Round A Round B Library

3:45 pm Van/Day Care/YMCA Cafeteria 3:50 pm

(or when buses arrive) Bus Bus loading area

Pick-up Locations: (Parents are asked to use the exterior doors when picking up in Round A and B. Parents will enter the exterior door closest to the library when picking up in the library. Parents will not be allowed to walk through the hallways during dismissal.)

Round A (2nd Grade) Teachers: Johnson, Cronk, Dodd, Marshall, Z. Greene

Room A101: Ms. Cronk will monitor

Round B (Kindergarten & 1st Grade) Teachers: Jackins, Simon, Scott, Roberts, Anderson, Janacone, Lowrie, D. Green

Room B106: Ms. Janacone and Mr. Roberts will monitor

Library Students in Grades 3-5 *If you have students that need to be picked up from two different locations (for example: Round A and the library, both students can be picked up from the library if you complete the dismissal form)*

Walkers: Walkers will be dismissed out the front doors of the building. Students in grades 3rd-5th who are walking with siblings in grades K-2nd must meet them at flagpole in the front of the building. Students in grade K-2nd will be escorted to the flagpole by an adult.

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School Nutrition Services

Motto: “Eat well, Think Well, Play Well and Live Well.”

A la Carte – School Nutrition Services will offer students a variety of

approved a la carte products for sale. These items give students a

chance to make choices above and beyond the regular meal that

are nutritious and “fun to eat.”

Free/Reduced Priced Meal Applications are no longer sent home.

All RPS students continue to be entitled to receive free breakfast and

lunch. We are excited about this opportunity for ALL students to

receive nutritious meals throughout the school day at no cost. Our

students will continue to receive breakfast in the classroom daily.

Each student at Woodville is assigned a lunch code. Please make

sure that your child memorizes this code. You can also deposit

money on your child’s lunch account for the purchase of milk, juice

or snacks. If you have any questions, please see our cafeteria

manager, Mrs. Green-Stevens.

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Student Responsibilities

Woodville Elementary School students are expected to conduct

themselves in a respectful manner at all times towards teachers,

adults, visitors, and fellow students. All students must recognize their

self-worth, individual responsibilities and obligations, making sure that

all efforts to learn as much as possible are exercised daily.

Student Affirmation I am somebody.

I am proud of myself.

I will act in a way to make others proud at me too.

Here at Woodville,

I will dress for success to be the best.

I will come to school to learn and I will learn.

I will have a great day because,

I AM SOMEBODY!

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Code of Conduct

Each student has the right to a quality education without disruption.

Each person at Woodville Elementary School has the responsibility of

disciplining himself or herself in a manner that will not hinder any

individual from receiving an education. Students are expected to

be on your best behavior at all times and to obey all school rules.

When a school rule is disobeyed, that student must be willing to

accept the consequences. The students at Woodville must

remember and follow the Student Code of Responsible Ethics

(S.C.O.R.E.) for Richmond Public School. All students will receive a

copy of this document. Parents are requested to read this

document with their child, discuss the information, sign and return

the Parent Responsibility & Involvement page.

School-Wide Expectations

Classroom teachers have the responsibility of addressing student

discipline and enforcing consistent classroom management.

Students are expected to follow the rules and expectations as

established.

Be safe

Be respectful

Be responsible

Be ready to learn

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Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports

(PBIS)

PBIS is a proactive and interactive approach to establish a social

culture in a school that supports social, emotional, and academic

success. It uses data-based decision making to align curriculum

and behavioral supports for students and staff. It is aimed at

supporting safe and effective school environments while preventing

behavior problems with students. www.altoona.k12.wi.us/schools/middle/pbis/WhatisPBIS.pdf

Plan Components:

Positive referral for good behavior – Awesome Bear

Reward assemblies to acknowledge accomplishments

Classroom expectations posted and taught in each classroom

Rewards Program

Students will be able to earn B.E.A.R. Bucks each day based on

the behavior system which consists of the following:

Gold “Awesome Bears”- These students have

gone above and beyond for the entire day. (A student will

receive 10 B.E.A.R Bucks for earning gold for the day).

Green “Ready to learn”- Our expectation is that all of our

students will start the day ready to learn. (A student will

receive 5 B.E.A.R Bucks for staying on Green all day).

Blue “Think about It” – This level is a warning or reminder.

There is no consequence associated with this level. This gives

the student a chance to think about what was done and to

try to get back on task. A student can move back up to

Green if he or she proves that they were able to get back on

track. This student will receive 2 B.E.A.R. Bucks for the day if

they stay on Green. However, a student who has been on

Blue cannot then move to Gold and receive 5 B.E.A.R. Bucks.

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Orange “Teacher’s Choice” If a student does not heed the

warning and the inappropriate behavior continues, they will

be asked to move their clip to orange. Their classroom

teacher will decide on the appropriate consequence. (Such

as recess time taken, silent lunch, loss of rewards, or loss of

time in groups with friends).

Purple “Break Away” The student that continues to display

inappropriate behavior after the teacher’s consequence will

be separated from the class. This can be a special area set

up in the classroom or another classroom on their grade

level. A Think about It sheet will be given to the student to

complete.

Red “Referral” If the student continues to display

inappropriate behavior, a referral will be completed and

sent to the office. The referrals will be addressed in a timely

manner. Some behaviors warrant an automatic referral for

suspension from school. Parents and the Guidance

Counselor should be notified if a student is moved to Purple

and/or Red.

Daily B.E.A.R. Bucks Awarded and School Store

A school store is being created to award students for appropriate

behavior. This will be based solely on the B.E.A.R. Bucks earned from

the classroom behavior chart. Students will be able to go to the

school store twice-monthly. They will be given B.E.A.R Buck vouchers

with their name on it and the amount of B.E.A.R. Bucks earned. A

student can use the B.E.A.R. Bucks Twice-monthly or save them for

larger prizes.

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RPS Homework Guidelines Homework will be assigned to students by

classroom or specialty teachers on a regular basis

to reinforce, review, and extend the work presented

during regular instruction. Students are expected to

complete (to the best of their ability) all homework

assignments given. Parents are expected to assist

with or reinforce skills where necessary, review and

sign all homework.

Homework Tips – Use these tips to ensure student success.

Designate a special area just for homework. Keep the area

free from distractions.

Stock necessary school supplies (pencils, paper, ruler, glue,

etc.) in a container. Replace supplies as needed. Let the

school know if you need replacement supplies.

Determine what time homework will be done each day of the

week. Post the schedule and make every effort to stick to the

schedule.

Give assistance only after a real effort has been made on the

part of the student.

Build your child’s self-confidence and motivation by praising

him or her for

o Beginning homework on time

o Working independently

o Staying on task

o Doing his or her best work

o Making improvements.

Grade K-3rd = 30

minutes each night

Grade 4th-5th = 1 hour

each night

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Grading

Student progress is graded following the adapted Richmond Public

School’s grading system.

Grades 1 through 5 Kindergarten

A = 90-100 E = Excellent

B = 80-89 S = Satisfactory

C = 70-79 N = Needs Improvement

D = 60-69

F = 0-59

Student performance is reported to parents by interim reports and

report cards at the end of each nine weeks grading period. Some

classes report student progress through the use of Student Progress

Report. Students are also assessed on the Standards of Learning

(SOL) objective performance. This information is listed on each

report card.

Student SOL performance is reported using the following profile:

5 = Advanced 2 = Below Expectations

4 = Proficient 1 = Non-Mastery

3 = Making Progress NT = Not Taught

Parents are encouraged to review the report card and discuss

progress with the classroom teacher at scheduled Parent-Teacher

Conferences or as necessary. Good home/school communication

should minimize any questions on student progress throughout the

school year and maximize time constraints for providing additional

academic assistance that may be needed in order to meet with

desired academic success.

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School Supplies

Each student is expected to come to school prepared with proper

supplies every day. A supply list will be provided for each child at

the end and beginning of each school year. Parents are expected

to buy additional supplies during the school year as needed.

In addition, through our partnership with Communities in Schools and

the Micah Initiative, some school supplies and backpacks are

available throughout the school year on an as needed basis.

Attendance

Students are expected to be punctual and attend school daily. Be

reminded that parents are requested to limit early pickups.

Instructional time must be maximized. It is very important that

students are on time for daily opening activities.

Students participating in “Breakfast in the Classroom” may arrive no

earlier than 8:45 a.m. Students not participating in the breakfast

program should arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. to ensure a great day

of learning. Parents are requested to adhere to this time frame as

supervision is challenging.

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Absence

Please make every effort to send your children to school every day.

When students are absent from school, it is the parents’ responsibility

to call the school or send a note for documentation. Richmond

Public Schools implemented a new attendance policy that

addresses unexcused absences and tardies, early departures,

excused absences as well as excessive absences. Any five

unexcused tardies to school or early dismissals from school will count

as the student missing a full day of instruction. In order for students to

grow and perform academically, they must be present in school.

Refer to the Virginia state regulation regarding compulsory school

attendance (22.1-254 Compulsory School Attendance Law from the

Code of Virginia).

Tardiness

Students arriving to school after 9:00

a.m. must report to the office for an

admittance slip to class. More than three

tardies will count against perfect

attendance. Also, when students arrive late, they may miss the

school breakfast program. Parents are requested to make every

effort to get students to school on time to minimize the loss of

instructional time. The Reading/Language Arts block is customarily

first on the schedule and it is very important to student progress to be

present at this time.

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Early Dismissal

Any parent or guardian picking up a child prior to the 3:45 p.m.

dismissal time MUST report to the main office. The child will be called

from the classroom to report to the main office. For safety and

security, the child must be signed out in the Early Dismissal Log.

Parents are to submit any legal documentation or written instructions

prohibiting specific persons from picking up their child(ren).

Also, adults who are unfamiliar to the school staff will be requested

to show a current picture I.D. We request that your cooperation

with our office staff as this measure has been implemented for the

safety of ALL children. All adults will be required to sign students out

in the main office before leaving the school premises.

We value each moment of instructional time with students, and it is

difficult to make good use of the afternoon block of instructional

time if children are going to be dismissed from the school early on a

regular basis. Parents are urged to schedule afternoon activities or

appointments that will not necessitate our dismissing students early

on a frequent basis.

Leaving School

In order to protect our children, parents/guardians must send a note

to school each time a change is made in the way a child gets home

from school. If there is no note, the child will be sent home the usual

manner. A telephone call from a parent will be honored only in

emergency situations.

These procedures and routines have been developed to ensure the

safety and protection of all children in the building.

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Weather

In case of inclement or extreme weather conditions, parents are

requested to listen to radio station WRVA 1140 AM for official

opening and/or closing of school.

Delayed Opening

In the event that there is a 2- hour delay, the arrival time for students

will be 11:00 a.m. To ensure that ALL students remain safe, parents

are asked to not leave students unattended until the school doors

are opened. There will be no staff available at the school to

supervise the students as they will also have a delayed arrival time.

Please be reminded that breakfast is not served on days when

schools have a delayed opening.

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Visitor’s Policy/Teacher

Conferences

Parents and other visitors must report to the

school’s main office upon entering the

building. A visitor’s pass is necessary to enter

any areas of the building. A parent’s visit to

their child’s classroom is always welcomed

and encouraged. Even though these visits

are welcomed, please discuss the visit with

the teacher to determine the best time to visit

so that the instructional time is not interrupted.

When observing in the classrooms, the teacher may not be available

to hold a conference at that time. Parent/Teacher conferences

must be scheduled in advance. We also encourage parents to

attend the scheduled Richmond Public Schools Parent-Teacher

conferences during the school year. The dates for these

conferences are:

November 7, 2016

November 8, 2016

March 9, 2016

March 19, 2016

Below are a few things to remember when visiting or observing in

your child’s classroom:

Maintain a quiet, respectful voice and tone

Refrain from interrupting or speaking with the teacher or other

children during instruction

Silence your cell phone while in the classroom

Refrain from bringing young children or other people to the

classroom during instruction.

Too many distractions throw students off task and makes TEACHING

and LEARNING difficult.

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Transportation

All students outside of the walk-to-school zone will be assigned to a

bus. The bus driver is required to report any misconduct that

jeopardizes the safety of the bus driver and the riders to the school

administrators for disciplinary action.

Safety is our number one concern and it

becomes difficult for the bus driver to focus

on safe driving when he is distracted

because of inappropriate behavior.

Therefore, the following consequences will

be issued if a bus referral is received:

1st infraction = Warning

2nd infraction = Phone call home

3rd infraction = Off bus suspension

If bus behavior does not improve, students could eventually be

placed off the bus for an extended period of time. In addition,

depending on the severity of the behavior, the student may receive

an immediate off bus suspension (fighting, refusing to follow direction

of driver, creating an unsafe ride for others, etc.). If extreme

behaviors are exhibited by students while on the bus, the bus driver

will return to the school. Parents will then be contacted to pick up

disruptive students from the school.

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Some infractions that may jeopardize the safety and well-being of

other students and the driver subject to disciplinary action are listed:

Improper boarding/departing procedures

Bringing articles aboard the bus that are injurious or

objectionable in nature

Failure to remain seated

Refusing to obey the driver

Fighting, pushing, or tripping

Hanging out the window

Throwing objects off the bus

Lighting matches or smoking

Spitting or littering

Unnecessary noise

Tampering with bus equipment

Rude, discourteous, and annoying conduct

Distruction of property

Other behavior relating to safety , well-being and respect for

others

The “PRIVILEGE” to ride the bus will

be withdrawn for violators.

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School Medication/Clinic Procedures

The school clinic provides only a temporary resting place for ill

students. Policy does not permit administering internal medication

without a physician’s written statement indicating that it is necessary

during the school day. Forms for this purpose are available upon

request from the school nurse.

PLEASE DO NOT send medication to school by students. Parents

MUST bring prescribed medication to school in a labeled container.

Medication may be given at school if:

The medication is in the original labeled container with the

child’s name, date, specific instructions, the name of the drug,

and the name of the physician. Any temporary medication to

be given in excess of two weeks must be accompanied by a

physician’s statement.

All medication must be kept in the nurse’s office to be

dispensed by the nurse, principal, or designee.

If a student suffers from a physical or medical handicapping

conditions, please notify the teacher and the office and supply any

pertinent details necessary for emergency treatment. Remember,

each year students may have a new teacher, so please notify the

teacher at the beginning of each school year. When called,

parents should pick students up promptly. In the event of a serious

injury or attack, the school will notify the parent/guardian and call

911 to transport the child to the nearest hospital facility unless

otherwise instructed.

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When to Keep Your Child Home

Many parents are frequently concerned about when to keep

children home or send them to school during illnesses. The following

information is intended to assist parents with this decision:

The child should stay home if he/she:

Has a fever of 100 degrees or more (should remain home for 24

hours after the temperature returns to normal)

Has vomited or has had diarrhea (should remain home for 24

hours after it has stopped)

Has a persistent cough or discolored mucus

Has a rash

Has open or draining skin sores

Has inflamed or draining eyes or ears

If your child is ill, please call the school at (804)780-4821 to report the

illness. If parents or guardians have any questions regarding the

above information, the school nurse should be contacted.

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Programs and Services

A variety of special programs and activities have been planned for

your child. We are also providing many opportunities for you to

become more involved with your child’s experiences at school. By

working as a team, we can make the most enjoyable and rewarding

year yet.

Woodville Elementary School offers

the following:

Self-contained classroom

instruction and modified team

teaching

Speech/Language Services,

Inclusion, Integrated Services

Gifted and Talented Program (S.P.A.C.E.)

Guidance Services

Psychological Services

Social Services

School Nurse Services

Observation and Participation by Local College Students

Student Council Association (SCA) (Grades 2-5)

Student School Safety Patrol (Grades 3-5)

Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)

Volunteer Tutorial Program

Mentoring Program

Title I Mathematics and Reading

Communities in School

Youth Day Treatment Services

The Micah Initiative Partnership

Spanish Classes (Grades K-5)

Early Bird and Extended Day After School Academic Programs

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Dress Code

Richmond Public Schools has adopted a city-wide student dress

code. Woodville Elementary students are expected to dress in the

manner which is appropriate to the learning environment.

A student's attire and appearance should not be immodest, cause

any disruptions, distractions or health or safety problems. Students

may wear full-cut shorts, skirts, dresses, skorts, and jumpers that are

not more than two inches (2") above the top of the knee when

standing.

Students may not wear rubber or plastic flip-flops, shoes with wheels,

transparent clothing or pajamas. Midriffs shall not be visible. Halter

tops and visible “spaghetti” straps are not permitted. Pants and

shorts shall be worn at the waist. Under garments should not be

visible. All students shall be prohibited from wearing hats, caps,

scarves, sweatbands, bandanas, or head covers of any description

inside a school building except: a) when worn because of religious

beliefs b) when worn as a matter of health or safety c) when worn in

connection with a school-sponsored program, such as an assembly.

Suggestive phrases and logos will not be allowed. Pants must be

worn with belts. Not pants should be hang below the waistline.

Tennis shoes should be tied and worn especially when participating

in physical education class.

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An administrator will handle situations that arise concerning

fashionable attire. Please refer to the Richmond Public Schools

Student Code of Responsible Ethics (S.C.O.R.E.) for further dress code

descriptions.

Further concerns regarding this matter may be directed to the

Principal. We are positive that working together, the emphasis on

overall academic achievement for students will drive everything we

do. Remember the education of children comes first.

**Please write your child’s name inside all jackets and clothing that

may be removed during the day.**

“DOES YOUR

DRESS REFLECT

RESPECT???”

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Save These Important

Dates for the 2016-17 SY

Date Activity Date Activity Sept. 2 Open House Feb. 1 2hr Early Dismissal

Sept. 6 First Day of School Feb. 3 Report Cards Sent Home

Oct. 6 End of 1st Interim Feb. 6 NO SCHOOL for Students

Oct. 14 2hr Early Dismissal Feb. 20 Presidents Day

NO SCHOOL Nov. 7

End of 1st Nine Weeks

Parent Teacher Conference

2hr Early Dismissal March 3 End of 3rd Interim

March 9 Parent Teacher Conference

2hr Early Dismissal Nov. 8 Parent Teacher Conference

NO SCHOOL for Students March 10 Parent Teacher Conference

NO SCHOOL for Students Nov. 14 Report Cards Sent Home

Nov. 23-25 Thanksgiving Holiday Apr. 5 End of 3rd Nine Weeks

Dec. 14 End of 2nd Interim Apr. 7 2hr Early Dismissal

Dec. 19 -

Jan. 1

Winter Break Apr. 10-14 Spring Break

Apr. 19 Report Cards Sent Home

Jan. 12 2hr Early Dismissal May 15 End of 4th Interim

Jan. 16 Martin Luther King Holiday

NO SCHOOL

May 29 Memorial Day

NO SCHOOL

Jan. 31 End of 2nd Nine Weeks June 16 LAST DAY FOR STUDENTS

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School Colors: Blue and White

Contact Information for Volunteers: Woodville Elementary School

Jonti Simmons

CIS Coordinator

(804) 780-4821