Springfield Elementary School

With the start of school being only a few days away, we are sharing some helpful bus safety reminders. Parents, please review these rules for bus riding with your children. Safety is a priority.

Public Input Requested on the PCPS ARP ESSER Plan Page County Public Schools (PCPS) is seeking public comment on its American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act Elementary and Secondary School Relief (ESSER) fund. The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has allocated approximately $6.3 million of ARP ESSER funding to PCPS. PCPS is requesting input from employees of Page County Public Schools, as well as parents/guardians and members of the community on how the funds should be used to assist the school division in recovering from learning that may have been lost due to COVID-19 as well as ensuring the health and safety of students and staff. Participants may choose to provide input on how students’ academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs might be addressed. Public comment can be submitted through the use of this form through Wednesday, August 25, 2021. The input provided will be reviewed and included in the development of the final draft of the plan prior to its official submission. The plan can be found on the division’s webpage or by clicking https://5il.co/xf90 To access the form to submit public comment, please click https://forms.gle/YuMTfGviBGMtYC5w5 Thank you for your assistance and input. Antonia M. Fox, Ed.D. Superintendent Page County Public Schools

This is a reminder that Open House is being held tomorrow and Thursday for Page County Public Schools. Please see the link (or picture below for designated times). Also, please remember all students and families are required to wear masks while inside of the school buildings. Schools will have masks available if you do not bring one with you. https://5il.co/wqjk Thank you, and please share.

Good evening PCPS Students and Families, On Thursday, August 12, 2021, there was a State Health Commissioner Order of Public Health Emergency Statewide Requirement to Wear Masks in K-12 Schools. The order states that all individuals aged two and older are required to wear masks when indoors at public and private K-12 schools in order to inhibit spread of the virus. All faculty, staff, students, visitors, or other individuals over the age of two present in any PCPS school, office, work, or other indoor location are required to wear a face mask. Additionally, there is still an order in effect from January of 2021, from the CDC, that requires face masks on all forms of public transportation. This includes school buses and division cars and vans. Please be prepared to wear a mask when you participate in our Open House events this week. Schools do have masks available if needed. The order did include a list of exceptions for which various individuals may qualify. This information is being reviewed by PCPS staff. More detailed information will be shared prior to the start of school for families. Thank you for your continued support of PCPS! Antonia M. Fox, Ed.D. Superintendent

Please see that attached for important information from Nutritional Services regarding the upcoming school year. https://5il.co/x38w

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, August 12, 2021, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Agenda : https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/k6wbsV7zAqSofFwK7 View Live: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live

In keeping with our shout-outs to our valuable employees, we'd like to recognize our grounds keepers and maintenance crews for all of their hard work, especially in the summer heat. A special thank you to the Page County Sherriff's Office. Thank you all for helping to keep our schools looking beautiful on the inside and out.

This is a message from PCPS For information regarding orientations for the 2021-2022 school year, please see the attachment. https://5il.co/wqjk

Thank you Springfield Elementary custodians for all of your hard work this summer, and every year. You are appreciated!

Congratulations to the 2020-21 Page County Public School retirees. Thank you for your service to the students and staff. May all the years ahead bring you great joy and relaxation! Paul Argyros 10 years Maintenance Robert Bowman 15 years LHS Patricia Davis 31 years PCMS Nutritional Services Karen Eppard 12 years SHEN Jerry Hoak 16 years Transportation Laura Kelly 33 years LMS Joan Knight 15 years LES Nutritional Services Nancy Rinaca 25 years SHEN Joyce Shuler 19 years Transportation Sharon Strickler 17 years SHEN Candace Teter 17 years LMS Anne Van Wyck 22 years STAN John Van Wyck 31 years Central Office Teresa Wiita 9 years LES

Please see the attached for important back to school information! https://5il.co/w52p

We're giving some shout outs to our valuable employees. These guys are busy getting our schools ready for the new year. Keep checking back for other shout outs. Here are some of our maintenance workers...It's not easy getting a picture of all of them. They stay busy! Thanks for all you do for our schools.

Is your pre school or kindergarten student up-to-date on required immunization and physical requirements for school. Please read the attachment to ensure your child has everything they need before starting school. Note: This notice of immunizations is NOT related to the Coronavirus vaccination, which is NOT required for attendance. https://5il.co/w13g https://5il.co/w13g

As August 23rd (First Day of School) quickly approaches, please ensure you have submitted your waiver application for resident students if you are requesting for your student to attend a school outside of the school zone where you live. As a reminder, this form must be completed annually for each student. This form can be located on the PCPS website at https://www.pagecounty.k12.va.us/o/pcps/browse/125630 or within the forms tab of your students PowerSchool Parent Portal. You may also contact your student's home school to obtain additional information. Thank you, and please share.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, July 22, 2021, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. and can be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. Comments are due by 4 p.m. and must be directly related to the agenda. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/5Sk3vFuzW8vcxdKW9 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/c/PageCountySchools/live Please share.

Are you looking for a job? Page County Public Schools is in need of substitutes bus drivers for the 2021-2022 school year. In house CDL training--- $9.50 per hour Substitute CDL Driver--$61 per day(2 runs) If interested please visit our website to fill out an application. https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (search for substitute bus driver) If you have questions, please call (540) 743-6533.

Are you looking for a job? Page County Public Schools is in need of substitutes for the 2021-2022 school year. Substitute Custodians-- $11 per hour Substitute Assistants--$71.25 per day Substitute Nurse (LPN) --$77 per day Substitute Nurse (RN)-- $89 per day Substitute Teacher -- $71.25 - $89 per day depending on educational background More substitute positions are also listed on webpage. If interested please visit our website to fill out an application. https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx (search for substitutes) If you have questions, please call (540) 743-6533.

Are you looking for a job? Check out our Nutritional Services vacancies! Nutritional Services is looking to hire multiple positions before the beginning of the school year. Positions receive paid time off, no weekends, some positions offer benefits. Worker Application available online at: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=785 Manager Application available online at: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=788 Those interested should contact Virginia Jeffries at the Central Office, (540) 743-6533, with any questions and/or to schedule an interview.

An important message for elementary school parents/guardians: The PowerSchool Parent Portal will be closed beginning Monday, July 12, 2021, due to system updates. Please complete any necessary enrollment rolls prior to then. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Please share.

PCPS elementary students participated in the Summer Enrichment program which focused on friendships, self-regulation, and communication by completing a variety of engaging STEM activities. These students were able to work together, without using their voices, to create a fictional 'monster' from everyday materials. Special thanks to all the PCPS staff who ensured the success of Summer Enrichment 2021.