What's Happening @ CCPS
March 13, 2019
Dear Parents,
The School Board and Administrative Team of Charlotte County Public Schools are requesting that parents engage their children in discussions on the current rash of bomb threats occurring within our schools. We are hopeful that parents can help to make students understand how these threats have a serious impact on the wellbeing of our school system and community. Here are a few talking-points that might help you begin this conversation.
~The interruption of instruction hinders student learning and puts added pressure on both students and faculty members.
~When students are displaced, interruptions in lunches, medication administration, extra-curricular activities and sporting events can occur.
~Threats cause unnecessary anxiety and worry for students, parents and faculty members.
~Local law enforcement resources are being pulled away from our communities to investigate and clear buildings.
~Students who are found guilty of making a bomb threat are subject to swift and strict disciplinary action. The punishment for students participating in making bomb threats may include the removal of the offending student from daily school attendance and removal of the student’s privilege of participating in all school-related activities for approximately one year. Students who make bomb threats may also be subject to legal action.
We remain committed to providing your child a safe and secure learning environment. It is our hope that you will partner with us in educating our students on how serious these threats can be.
Sincerely,
Superintendent Leonard
and the Charlotte County School Board
Flu Season Information
The number of flu cases seen in our area and in our schools has been steadily increasing. This informational flier includes facts about the flu, how to protect your child(ren), and what to do if you suspect that they may have the flu. It is our hope that this flier will help parents better protect their children and others as we navigate this flu season together. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child's school nurse. Click here to access a pdf of the flu guide that was sent home with students. ~Shelia Hazelwood, School Nurse Coordinator
Getting R-HHS Ready4Work!
Welcome, Jan Hirtz and Pam Dunnavant! R-HHS now has Career Development Facilitators to work with students along with the Guidance Counselors. Mrs. Hirtz and Ms. Dunnavant are launching a regional digital platform for career development, planning field trips, and sending social media blasts to help raise awareness of regional career opportunities. If you would like more information on this program, click here to visit the Ready4 Work website.
Pre-Kindergarten Registration
Pre-Kindergarten registration for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on February 1, 2019, and conclude on March 29, 2019. Children must be four years old by September 30, 2019, to be eligible to attend this program. Enrollment in the pre-kindergarten program is need-based and subject to space availability. Information and registration forms are linked here and can also be accessed by contacting the school at which the student will attend. The numbers are: Bacon Elementary (434) 735-8612; Eureka Elementary (434) 736-8458; Phenix Elementary (434) 542-5570
Kindergarten Enrollment
Enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year will begin on February 1, 2019, and conclude on March 29, 2019. Children must be five years old by September 30, 2019, to be eligible to attend. According to the Virginia Code Section 22.1-254, all children who will be age five by September 30 must be enrolled in an appropriate school setting. Information and registration forms are linked here and can also be accessed by contacting the school at which the student is enrolling. The numbers are: Bacon Elementary (434) 735-8612; Eureka Elementary (434) 736-8458; Phenix Elementary (434) 542-5570