Spring Run Elementary School

Chesterfield County Public Schools families with students in grades K-6 are invited to a free performance of “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World.” The Virginia Opera will present two performances that tell the real-life story of a young girl living in Mexico City and her friendship with famed artist Frida Kahlo, who paints her portrait. Families invited to free “Frida Kahlo” opera

Families can use this form to reserve free seats for

• 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5 performance at Meadowbrook High
• 6:30 p.m. Feb. 7 performance at Elizabeth Davis Middle

Questions? Call 804-639-8632.

Our PTA has once again created a variety of after school enrichment classes taking place this spring. See info below or see Husky Headlines newsletter for details.

ADHD is topic of Feb. 7 Coffee & Conversation

A virtual Coffee & Conversation discussion will focus on ADHD. The CCPS Office of Family and Community Engagement will host the free webinar 1-2 p.m. Feb. 7, and Melissa Ackley of Chesterfield Mental Health Prevention Services will be the featured speaker. Click here to register and to see upcoming Coffee & Conversation topics.

SRES Families, Happy New Year! Here are the Husky Headlines for the week of Jan 8-12 2024 https://www.smore.com/be857-husky-headlines-jan-8-12-2024 Mr. Hart

Celebrating 80 days of school - Leg warmers, spiked hair and lots of accessories? Spring Run Elementary celebrated the 80th day of school on Dec. 20 by embracing 1980s fashion.

Marching toward winter break - Superintendent Merv Daugherty’s winter break video may be the best thing you see today. Huge shoutout to Clover Hill High’s Marching Cavaliers and band director Brianna Gatch!

• Winter break for students and teachers will begin Dec. 22 and continue through Jan. 5.
• School offices and school system buildings will remain open to the public Dec. 22, Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 2-5.

Experiencing history at Spring Run Elementary - Fourth graders at Spring Run Elementary explored colonial times — and some even dress the part! They made butter, created cornhusk dolls and played games like marbles, pickup sticks and hopscotch. The history lesson ended with gingersnaps and hot cider.

Connections at Spring Run Elementary - Spring Run Elementary fourth graders in the classes of Cynthia Steiner and Brandy Burke completed science fair entries as part of an Open Court Reading unit.

Reading and eating dirt - In connection with reading “A Handful of Dirt,” fifth graders at Spring Run Elementary enjoyed dirt cups. What’s in a dirt cup, you ask? Chocolate pudding, crushed Oreos and gummy worms! The dirt cups helped create a memorable reading experience for students.

Parents, Please see the Husky Headlines for the week of Dec 11-15 2023 here https://www.smore.com/vgpdy-husky-headlines-dec-11-15-2023

Check out this week's Husky Headlines for the week of Dec 4-8 2023 https://www.smore.com/epwng-husky-headlines-dec-4-dec-8-2023

Special education information for parents

• Survey due Dec. 15: Parents of school-age children and youth with disabilities who receive special education services are asked to complete the Virginia Department of Education annual parent involvement survey. The survey is open through Dec. 15. Please complete one survey for each of your children who received special education services in the 2022-23 school year. If you have questions, please email Chiquita Seaborne or call 804-225-3898.
• Updated guide to special education: Available now from the Virginia Department of Education is the Virginia Family's Guide to Special Education. The department developed this new guide to help those involved in special education, whether as families, teachers, school administrators, advocates or students. Meeting the needs of children with disabilities requires an understanding of rights and responsibilities, which include the child’s rights and the school’s responsibilities to meet their needs. This guide includes a description of the special education process and what is required during each step of that process. The guide is currently available in English; translations will soon be available in Spanish, Arabic, Amharic, Urdu and Vietnamese.
• Website: Lots of helpful information is available on the special education for families webpage of the Virginia Department of Education.

Families invited to free showing of “Screenagers Under the Influence” - Chesterfield County Public Schools invites parents and teens to a free showing of "Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age" at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 12 at CTC@Hull (13900 Hull Street Road). A panel discussion with health specialists will follow the screening. Get more information and reserve your free tickets here. "Screenagers Under the Influence: Addressing Vaping, Drugs and Alcohol in the Digital Age" examines the impact of technology on teens' decision-making about vaping, drugs and alcohol. Exploring the latest research and learning more about the personal experiences of teens and families, the film highlights the changing landscape of the substances, offering solutions for how to best empower teens as they face decisions about what they will and will not be influenced by. The film debunks myths and depicts strategies parents and schools can use to encourage healthy decision-making, support teen mental health, set limits and create healthy home environments. The film also includes many ways young people are using their wisdom and strength to help each other and themselves through this complicated terrain around substance use. https://tinyurl.com/ysgpmwv7

Register for upcoming Coffee & Conversations, scheduled through January. The next of these virtual gatherings is titled “Helping Your Child With Self-Regulation” and will take place 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6. Coffee & Conversation is hosted by the Chesterfield County Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement.

Coffee & Conversation set for Dec. 6 - Copy and past the link below to register for upcoming Coffee & Conversations, scheduled through January. The next of these virtual gatherings is titled “Helping Your Child With Self-Regulation” and will take place 1-2 p.m. Dec. 6. Coffee & Conversation is hosted by the Chesterfield County Public Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement. https://tinyurl.com/yk8lorch

Please check out this week's Husky Headlines here for the week of Nov 20-21 https://www.smore.com/d8qw56-husky-headlines-nov-20-21-2023

Happy Thanksgiving! There is no school this week 11/22-11/24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Keep your eyes on the prize, class of 2024! Here is your graduation schedule: May 20: Matoaca High at 9 a.m. at Virginia State University and Thomas Dale High at 3 p.m. at Virginia Commonwealth University May 21 at Virginia Commonwealth University: Cosby High at 9:30 a.m. and Manchester High at 2 p.m. May 22 at Virginia Commonwealth University: James River High at 9:30 a.m. and Midlothian High at 2 p.m. May 23 at Virginia Commonwealth University: Clover Hill High at 9:30 a.m. and Monacan High at 2 p.m. May 24 at Virginia Commonwealth University: Meadowbrook High at 9:30 a.m. and Bird High at 2 p.m. May 28 at Career and Technical Center @ Hull: Carver College and Career Academy at 3 p.m. Graduating seniors will receive tickets to share with family and friends. The ceremonies are not open to the public but will be livestreamed.

Dear SRES Parents Please see these important Back to School dates/info: Friday, August 18 is our Meet the Teacher/Drop Off School Supplies Event at the times listed below: 12:30-1:30 Kindergarten Orientation Cafeteria 1:45-2:15 Grades 1 and 2 2:30-3:00 Grades 3, 4, 5 CCPS has shared with us that teacher assignments (names of your child's teacher) will go live in your ParentVue Acct on Aug 9. If you do not have an active Parent Vue acct please call the school. The first day of school for students is Monday, August 21. Please note Kindergarten students attend based on their last names for the first week. Students with the last name A-L attend on Monday/Tuesday and students with last names M-Z attend on Wednesday/Thursday. All Kindergarten students attend on Friday Please be sure to mark your student's mode of transportation in ParentVue if they will be a a bus rider, parent pick up (car) or daycare rider. If your child is doing Parent Pick Up (Car) you may come into the school to pick up your orange PPU window card number which is needed for parent pick up. Cards can be picked up starting next week M-TH from 7-5 in our main office. In case you need it here are our grade level school supply lists https://tinyurl.com/SRESSupplyList2023 Please join us for our first PTA mtg taking place on Aug 15 at 7:00PM. Please join us in the library in person or remotely via this link https://meet.google.com/yrs-fhgt-zgc Back to School Night takes place on Tuesday Sept 12 with Gr. K-2 6:00-6:45 and Gr 3-5 6:45-7:30 Student Chromebook Information: To help students show up ready to learn at the start of school, now is the time to make sure Chromebooks are working. Here’s what to do: Locate your child’s Chromebook and charger. Plug in the Chromebook, and charge it up. Check for major damage. If the Chromebook is damaged or not working, then the technology team is ready to help! Starting Aug. 7, there are dozens of technical support sessions to help all families. Bring the problem Chromebook to any middle school or high school during service desk hours. All families can get Chromebook help at the site and time that is most convenient. If the dates and times do not work for you, then please don’t worry: Your child will be able to get Chromebook help when school starts. If your children are new to Chesterfield County Public Schools, then they will receive Chromebooks when they start school. Questions? Contact the help desk at 804-639-8933. Mr. Hart, Principal

Spring Run Families, We have a number of student lost and found items and student school supplies not picked up from the end of the school year. Items are in our main lobby to view or pick up from 7-5 M-TH. Items not picked up by June 22 will be donated to Goodwill.