Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Meadowbrook High at 10 a.m., Community High at 2:30 p.m. and Bird High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field trip

English for Speakers of Other Languages classes from Falling Creek Middle will visit Washington, D.C.

Contact: 743-3640

Chesterfield Community High and Communities In Schools of Chesterfield will host a luncheon for seniors.

Contact: 768-6183

Ball

Alberta Smith Elementary kindergarten classes will hold a Word Wall Ball at 9 a.m.

Contact: 739-6295

Field trip

Bensley Elementary kindergartners will walk to the fire station at 10 a.m.

Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss employee discipline and under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student discipline, the Chesterfield County [...]]]> June Meetings

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend Table Talk: Meals With Meaning 9-11 a.m. June 1 at Meadowbrook High School, 4901 Cogbill Road.

Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss employee discipline and under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student discipline, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a closed meeting at 4 p.m. June 3 in the School Board conference room of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board and members of the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors will meet at 8 a.m. June 3 in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building,
9901 Lori Road, to discuss a bond referendum.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend the graduation ceremony for Chesterfield Community High School at 2:30 p.m. June 10 at the Siegel Center, 1200 W. Broad St. in Richmond.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend the Chesterfield Business Council’s Summer Fest legislative reception 5:30-7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Boathouse at Sunday Park, 4602 Millridge Parkway.

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet at 1 p.m. June 13 in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road.

The Employee Benefits Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet at 10 a.m. June 14 in Room 502 of the Lane B. Ramsey Administration Building, 9901 Lori Road.

Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student discipline, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a closed meeting at 4:30 p.m. June 20 in the School Board conference room of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend a GED commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. June 20 at Bird High School, 10301 Courthouse Road.

Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss the performance of an employee, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a closed meeting at 8 a.m. June 21 in the School Board conference room of the School Administration Building.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. June 25 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include the 21st-century academy, lacrosse and policy review. The board will have dinner after the work session.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. June 25 in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Items on the agenda include highlights of the 2012-13 school year and policy changes.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include mental health and a report from the School Health Advisory Board. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge [...]]]> May 28

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include mental health and a report from the School Health Advisory Board. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert choir

The concert choir of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

Recycling program

Kindergarten students at Bensley Elementary will learn about recycling noon-1:30 p.m.

Contact: 743-3610

May 30

Library connection

Chesterfield County Public Schools Night at the Library will take place 6-8 p.m. at every county library. The event will help kick off the summer reading program.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Bird High’s orchestra will present a spring concert.

Contact: 768-6110

Concert

Matoaca Middle’s orchestra will perform at the east campus at 7 p.m.

Contact: Rebecca Jilcott, 590-3110

Field trip

Spring Run Elementary second-graders will go to the Science Museum of Virginia to view the IMAX movie “Flight of the Butterflies” 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

May 31

Meeting

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a quarterly work session 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include a report from the Gifted Education Advisory Committee, review of SOL and SAT plans and update about English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Providence Elementary will present its “Spring Pops” concert at 7 p.m. in the Monacan High auditorium.

Contact: 674-1345

Concert

A small ensemble concert will be held at Bird High.

Contact: 768-6110

Visit

Firefighters will visit Spring Run Elementary kindergartners at 9 a.m. as part of Community Helpers Week.

Contact: 639-6352

Field trip

Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will visit Washington, D.C., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact: 674-1300

June 1

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools will celebrate the families that have participated in Table Talk during a commencement 9-11 a.m. at Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 748-1405

Fundraiser

The Spring Run Elementary PTA, Birkdale and Woodlake United Methodist Church have teamed up to help the family of a Spring Run Elementary second-grader who has been diagnosed with leukemia. A swimming fundraiser will be held 8-11 a.m. (rain date June 15). For information on donating, sponsoring or participating, go to http://teamsoupkickincancer.weebly.com.

Contact: 639-6352

History Bee

Six Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school students have qualified to participate in the national History Bee, which will be held in Atlanta.

Contact: 748-1405

June 4-6

Dinner

Spring Run Elementary families will eat Papa John’s Pizza.

Contact: 639-6352

June 5

Blood drive

Community members are encouraged to participate in a blood drive at Bellwood Elementary 2:30-7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3600

June 5-7

Field trip

Matoaca Middle’s earth science classes will travel to the Outer Banks to work with the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to learn about tidal energy, create solar-powered racers, understand the importance of beach processes and learn about sand dunes and how they contribute to the beach environment.

Contact: Cheryn Clark, 590-3110

June 6

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Cosby High at 10 a.m., Monacan High at 2:30 p.m. and Clover Hill High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Carver Middle’s chorus will perform a spring concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Contact: 524-3620

June 7

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Thomas Dale High at 10 a.m., James River High at 2:30 p.m. and Midlothian High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Playground construction

Beginning at 9:30 a.m., more than 200 volunteers from CarMax, Chesterfield County Department of Parks and Recreation, Chesterfield County Public Schools, Greater Richmond Fit4Kids, organizers from KaBOOM! and residents will join forces to build a new playground at Bensley Park in one day.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Ball

Winterpock Elementary kindergarten classes will hold a Word Wall Ball in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: Anne Handzel, 763-5051

Picnic

Second-graders at Winterpock Elementary will have a picnic and an author’s chair 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Contact: Dene’ Houchens, 763-5051

Economy

Center Based Gifted fifth-graders at Winterpock Elementary will participate in a mini-economy event 1:30-2:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

Breakfast

Spring Run Elementary will hold a volunteer appreciation breakfast 8:45-9:30 a.m. for grades K-2.

Contact: 639-6352

Economics

Third-graders at Spring Run Elementary will shop at the economics store in the cafeteria 1-2:30 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

June 8

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Manchester High at 10 a.m. and Matoaca High at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

June 10

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Meadowbrook High at 10 a.m., Community High at 2:30 p.m. and Bird High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades 3-5 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Skating

To celebrate the end of the year, Curtis Elementary fifth-graders will skate at the Skateland in Chester at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Breakfast

Spring Run Elementary will hold a volunteer appreciation breakfast 8:45-9:30 a.m. for grades 3-5.

Contact: 639-6352

June 11

Musical

Ettrick Elementary students will present “Enchanted Sleeping Beauty: The Legend of Briar Rose” at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 520-6005

Concert

Matoaca Middle’s band will perform at 7 p.m.

Contact: Michael Harrah, 590-3130

June 12

Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 5-6:30 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.

Contact: 594-1732

Reading celebration

Jacobs Road Elementary students read for 1 million minutes between mid-February and the end of May. There will be a schoolwide parade outside at 2 p.m. to celebrate.

Contact: 674-1320

Awards

Third- and fourth-grade students at Spring Run Elementary will have an awards ceremony in the gymnasium at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Eggs

Fifth-graders will hold an egg drop contest in the Spring Run Elementary cafeteria 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Field day

Matoaca Middle’s west campus will hold a field day 8:30-11:30 a.m. for sixth-graders and 11:50 a.m.-2:30 p.m. for seventh-graders.

Contact: Brianna Bernick, 590-3130

Awards

Matoaca Middle will hold an eighth-grade awards assembly 8:45-11:15 a.m. in the east campus gym and a Center Based Gifted awards assembly 12:30-2:30 p.m. in the east campus gym.

Contact: 590-3110

June 13

Ceremony

Fifth-grade students at Curtis Elementary will have their closing ceremony in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Ceremony

Spring Run Elementary fifth-graders will have a closing ceremony in the gymnasium at 9 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Celebration

Fifth-graders at Woolridge Elementary will celebrate moving on to middle school.

Contact: 739-6330

Awards

Matoaca Middle’s west campus will hold awards assemblies for sixth- and seventh-graders.

Contact: 590-3130

Field day

Matoaca Middle’s east campus will hold a field day 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Contact: Suzette Flowers, 590-3110

Dinner

Woolridge Elementary families will eat at CiCi’s Pizza 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 739-6330

June 13-14

Early release

Chesterfield County Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early.

Contact: 748-1405

June 14

Curtis Community Day

Curtis Elementary will celebrate Curtis Community Day beginning with a parade at 8:45 a.m. Students will march around the school, led by Thomas Dale High band members.

Contact: 768-6175

Nine weeks

This is the end of the fourth nine weeks and last day of school for students.

Contact: 748-1405

Celebration

Fifth-graders at Spring Run Elementary will hold a celebration in the gymnasium 9-11:50 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

June 25

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Ongoing

E-readers

Falling Creek Middle’s library is attempting to raise $599 by June 30 to fund e-readers for student use through Adopt-A-Classroom. To make a donation to this project, go to Julie Bright AdoptAClassroom.org Project Donation Page.

Contact: Sara Grube, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Library hours

Providence Elementary’s library will be open on the following days during the summer:

• noon-2 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. on July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24 and July 31
• 4-6 p.m. on Aug. 14

Students can check out a book, visit with friends and talk about the books they have read.

Contact: 674-1345

SAFE

SAFE members from various high schools will work one-on-one with Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders on homework, drug education activities and building relationships.

Contact: 674-1300

Enrichment activities

Fort Lee soldiers will work with Chalkley Elementary students in small group settings, conducting enrichment activities and reading with students throughout the school.

Contact: 674-1300

Meeting

Chalkley Elementary fifth-grade students will meet weekly to work on social skills and manners.

Contact: 674-1300

Ambassadors

Spring Run Elementary has fifth-graders who serve as Caring Majority Ambassadors to spread the word about putting a stop to bullying.

Contact: 639-6352

Green fundraiser

Falling Creek Middle is recycling cellphones, cameras and other digital devices as well as toner cartridges to raise money and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Julie Bright, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Green fundraiser

Matoaca Middle is recycling toner cartridges as well as phone books and magazines to raise money for the library and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Paige Hannuksela, 590-3110

Fully accredited

All Chesterfield County schools are fully accredited for the 2012-13 school year. The Virginia Department of Education establishes accreditation status each year based on student achievement on Standards of Learning tests taken during the previous school year.

Contact: 748-1405

Composting

Grange Hall Elementary is working with Broadfork Farm and former Grange Hall student Noemie Keller on a composting project. Noemie has chosen composting as her senior project at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Beginning Nov. 26, Grange Hall Elementary students will begin sorting their lunch waste, which Noemie will take to Broadfork Farm for composting. During the first week, PTA volunteers will help students determine what is compostable. This project ties in with the fourth- and fifth-grade science SOL regarding showing how decomposers work within the ecosystem.

Contact: 739-6265

Chat ’n’ Chew

Chalkley Elementary third-graders will meet once a week in small groups for Chat ’n’ Chew book clubs.

Contact: 674-1300

Bucket Fillers

Alberta Smith Elementary students are participating in the Bucket Fillers program. Every time a student is recognized for an act of kindness or good character, a ticket is placed in the classroom bucket. When the bucket holds 100 tickets, the class will receive a reward, which may include class pajama day, hat day, homework passes, extra recess, etc.

Contact: Connie Honsinger, 739-6295

Partners in the Arts

Clover Hill High won a $6,100 Partners in the Arts grant for the Paths Project, which combines English, History and visual arts to record the experiences of the World War II veterans and their families. Students in grades 10-12 will interpret these experiences in written and visual representations that will be shared online and in print in the Paths journal. Clover Hill is one of just seven schools to win a 2012-13 Partners in the Arts grant from the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The awards allow schools to bring in visiting artists to train teachers and work with students and to buy supplies to carry out the projects. For updates, check out http://bbingham.edublogs.org/.

Contact: 639-4940

Courtyard project

Throughout this school year, the Student Council Association of Swift Creek Middle is planting flowers, digging up weeds and generally improving the school’s courtyard garden.

Contact: 739-6315

Free supplies for school employees

From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Donations are welcome and are tax-deductible.

Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279

To approve administrative appointments, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 748-1405

Memorial Day tribute

Cosby High will present a Memorial Day tribute 8-10 a.m. that will include a tribute [...]]]> May 20

School Board meeting

To approve administrative appointments, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a special called meeting at 4:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 748-1405

Memorial Day tribute

Cosby High will present a Memorial Day tribute 8-10 a.m. that will include a tribute to past, present and future U.S. military personnel and remarks by Clarence Singleton, a Vietnam vet who was working as a New York City firefighter on 9/11, and remarks by Chief Warrant Officer Erik Sabiston, flight instructor at Fort Rucker.

Contact: 639-8340

Recycle night

Gordon Elementary will hold a PTA meeting and recycle night at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 20-23

Tech Center ceremonies

In 9:30-10:50 a.m. ceremonies, the Chesterfield Technical Center will recognize hundreds of students for achieving industry certifications.

Contact: 768-6160

May 21

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools invites families to pull up a seat and join Table Talk for a meal and conversation. After all, children don’t come with instruction manuals and solutions for everyday problems such as managing schedules, running a family on a budget and making healthy dinner choices can be hard to find — even in the age of Google. Six sessions offer families the strategies needed to thrive in a hectic world. Every Table Talk is free and includes a meal for families, activities for students, child care for ages 5-12 and information sessions that will help parents find the solutions they seek. Transportation is also available from several hub sites. Attendance is limited. Families need to register online at mealswithmeaning.eventbrite.com. Wellness topics will be covered 6-8 p.m. at Meadowbrook High: safety in the home, physical fitness in Chesterfield schools, nutrition, 5210 and COACH, healthy snacks and eating healthy on a budget.

Contact: 748-1405

International Food Day

Center Based Gifted fifth-graders at Winterpock Elementary will celebrate International Food Day 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

PTO meeting

Hening Elementary kindergarten students will perform for the PTO meeting at 7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3655

Event

Bellwood Elementary will hold Summer Learning Splash Night. Kindergarten and prekindergarten students will sing at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Contact: 743-3600

Ceremony

Salem Middle will induct new members into the National Junior Honor Society during a 7-9 p.m. ceremony.

Contact: 768-6225

May 22

Breakfast

Members of the School Board will meet with faith leaders 8-9:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Contact: 748-1405

Math event

Spring Run Elementary will have Math Night 6-8 p.m. at the Food Lion on Hull Street Road. Students will receive a shopping list to collect prices, look for healthy food options and complete hands-on math activities. Teachers and administrators will be at the store to help.

Contact: 639-6352

Dinner

Spring Run Elementary families will eat at McDonald’s 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

May 23

Meeting

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 748-1405

Program

Bailey Bridge Middle will hold a Civil War program in the auditorium for sixth-graders.

Contact: 739-6200

Concert

Clover Hill High will present a band concert. Tickets cost $5.

Contact: 639-4940

Concert

“Bird is Back to Broadway” is the title of the spring concert that Bird High’s chorus will present at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Contact: Donna Gocha, 768-6110, ext. 139

Skate night

Spring Run Elementary families will skate at Skate Away 6:30-8 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

May 24

Field day

First-grade students at Gordon Elementary will have field day 9:30-11 a.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 27

Schools closed

The schools and offices of Chesterfield County Public Schools will be closed.

Contact: 748-1405

Dinner

Spring Run Elementary families will eat at Mexico Restaurant 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

May 28

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include mental health and a report from the School Health Advisory Board. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert choir

The concert choir of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 30

Library connection

Chesterfield County Public Schools Night at the Library will take place 6-8 p.m. at every county library. The event will help kick off the summer reading program.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Bird High’s orchestra will present a spring concert.

Contact: 768-6110

May 31

Meeting

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a quarterly work session 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include a report from the Gifted Education Advisory Committee, review of SOL and SAT plans and update about English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Providence Elementary will present its “Spring Pops” concert at 7 p.m. in the Monacan High auditorium.

Contact: 674-1345

Concert

A small ensemble concert will be held at Bird High.

Contact: 768-6110

Visit

Firefighters will visit Spring Run Elementary kindergartners at 9 a.m. as part of Community Helpers Week.

Contact: 639-6352

Field trip

Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will visit Washington, D.C., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact: 674-1300

June 1

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools will celebrate the families that have participated in most Table Talk sessions during a commencement 9-11 a.m. at Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 748-1405

Fundraiser

The Spring Run Elementary PTA, Birkdale and Woodlake United Methodist Church have teamed up to help the family of a Spring Run Elementary second-grader who has been diagnosed with leukemia. A swimming fundraiser will be held 8-11 a.m. (rain date June 15). For information on donating, sponsoring or participating, go to http://teamsoupkickincancer.weebly.com.

Contact: 639-6352

History Bee

Six Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school students have qualified to participate in the national History Bee, which will be held in Atlanta.

Contact: 748-1405

June 4-6

Dinner

Spring Run Elementary families will eat Papa John’s Pizza.

Contact: 639-6352

June 5

Blood drive

Community members are encouraged to participate in a blood drive at Bellwood Elementary 2:30-7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3600

June 5-7

Field trip

Matoaca Middle’s earth science classes will travel to the Outer Banks to work with the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to learn about tidal energy, create solar-powered racers, understand the importance of beach processes and learn about sand dunes and how they contribute to the beach environment.

Contact: Cheryn Clark, 590-3110

June 6

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Cosby High at 10 a.m., Monacan High at 2:30 p.m. and Clover Hill High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Carver Middle’s chorus will perform a spring concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Contact: 524-3620

June 7

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Thomas Dale High at 10 a.m., James River High at 2:30 p.m. and Midlothian High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Ball

Winterpock Elementary kindergarten classes will hold a Word Wall Ball in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: Anne Handzel, 763-5051

Picnic

Second-graders at Winterpock Elementary will have a picnic and an author’s chair 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Contact: Dene’ Houchens, 763-5051

Economy

Center Based Gifted fifth-graders at Winterpock Elementary will participate in a mini-economy event 1:30-2:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

Breakfast

Spring Run Elementary will hold a volunteer appreciation breakfast 8:45-9:30 a.m. for grades K-2.

Contact: 639-6352

Economics

Third-graders at Spring Run Elementary will shop at the economics store in the cafeteria 1-2:30 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

June 8

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Manchester High at 10 a.m. and Matoaca High at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

June 10

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Meadowbrook High at 10 a.m., Community High at 2:30 p.m. and Bird High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades 3-5 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Skating

To celebrate the end of the year, Curtis Elementary fifth-graders will skate at the Skateland in Chester at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Breakfast

Spring Run Elementary will hold a volunteer appreciation breakfast 8:45-9:30 a.m. for grades 3-5.

Contact: 639-6352

June 11

Musical

Ettrick Elementary students will present “Enchanted Sleeping Beauty: The Legend of Briar Rose” at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 520-6005

June 12

Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 5-6:30 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.

Contact: 594-1732

Reading celebration

Jacobs Road Elementary students read for 1 million minutes between mid-February and the end of May. There will be a schoolwide parade outside at 2 p.m. to celebrate.

Contact: 674-1320

Awards

Third- and fourth-grade students at Spring Run Elementary will have an awards ceremony in the gymnasium at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Eggs

Fifth-graders will hold an egg drop contest in the Spring Run Elementary cafeteria 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Contact: 639-6352

June 13

Ceremony

Fifth-grade students at Curtis Elementary will have their closing ceremony in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Ceremony

Spring Run Elementary fifth-graders will have a closing ceremony in the gymnasium at 9 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Celebration

Fifth-graders at Woolridge Elementary will celebrate moving on to middle school.

Contact: 739-6330

Dinner

Woolridge Elementary families will eat at CiCi’s Pizza 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 739-6330

June 13-14

Early release

Chesterfield County Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early.

Contact: 748-1405

June 14

Curtis Community Day

Curtis Elementary will celebrate Curtis Community Day beginning with a parade at 8:45 a.m. Students will march around the school, led by Thomas Dale High band members.

Contact: 768-6175

Nine weeks

This is the end of the fourth nine weeks and last day of school for students.

Contact: 748-1405

Celebration

Fifth-graders at Spring Run Elementary will hold a celebration in the gymnasium 9-11:50 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

June 25

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Ongoing

E-readers

Falling Creek Middle’s library is attempting to raise $599 by June 30 to fund e-readers for student use through Adopt-A-Classroom. To make a donation to this project, go to Julie Bright AdoptAClassroom.org Project Donation Page.

Contact: Sara Grube, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Paint donations

Falling Creek Middle needs latex and acrylic paint — any color will do! — for an extensive mural project that will begin next school year. Students and staff members will work in teams to create beautiful murals throughout the school. If you have leftover paint, please give it to Falling Creek Middle.

Contact: Julie Bright, 743-3640

SAFE

SAFE members from various high schools will work one-on-one with Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders on homework, drug education activities and building relationships.

Contact: 674-1300

After-school enrichment

Alberta Smith Elementary is offering after-school enrichment classes April 16-May 21.

Contact: 739-6295

Enrichment activities

Fort Lee soldiers will work with Chalkley Elementary students in small group settings, conducting enrichment activities and reading with students throughout the school.

Contact: 674-1300

Meeting

Chalkley Elementary fifth-grade students will meet weekly to work on social skills and manners.

Contact: 674-1300

Ambassadors

Spring Run Elementary has fifth-graders who serve as Caring Majority Ambassadors to spread the word about putting a stop to bullying.

Contact: 639-6352

Nails

Students at the Chesterfield Technical Center will offer manicures, pedicures and a variety of spa treatments 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, staying open until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, ext. 1046

Green fundraiser

Falling Creek Middle is recycling cellphones, cameras and other digital devices as well as toner cartridges to raise money and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Julie Bright, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Green fundraiser

Matoaca Middle is recycling toner cartridges as well as phone books and magazines to raise money for the library and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Paige Hannuksela, 590-3110

Fully accredited

All Chesterfield County schools are fully accredited for the 2012-13 school year. The Virginia Department of Education establishes accreditation status each year based on student achievement on Standards of Learning tests taken during the previous school year.

Contact: 748-1405

Composting

Grange Hall Elementary is working with Broadfork Farm and former Grange Hall student Noemie Keller on a composting project. Noemie has chosen composting as her senior project at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Beginning Nov. 26, Grange Hall Elementary students will begin sorting their lunch waste, which Noemie will take to Broadfork Farm for composting. During the first week, PTA volunteers will help students determine what is compostable. This project ties in with the fourth- and fifth-grade science SOL regarding showing how decomposers work within the ecosystem.

Contact: 739-6265

Chat ’n’ Chew

Chalkley Elementary third-graders will meet once a week in small groups for Chat ’n’ Chew book clubs.

Contact: 674-1300

Technical education club

Monacan High has a new club: the Technology Student Association Club. Members are enrolled in a technical education course, such as engineering, architecture, carpentry, masonry, drywall, tile laying, plumbing and electricity. The club will offer opportunities for students to use their skills to help the community. In partnership with Monacan’s JROTC, the TSA Club will offer services to families who have a parent deployed overseas.

Contact: Philip Harding, 378-2480

Bucket Fillers

Alberta Smith Elementary students are participating in the Bucket Fillers program. Every time a student is recognized for an act of kindness or good character, a ticket is placed in the classroom bucket. When the bucket holds 100 tickets, the class will receive a reward, which may include class pajama day, hat day, homework passes, extra recess, etc.

Contact: Connie Honsinger, 739-6295

Chess

The Chess Club will meet at 8:15 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Watkins Elementary.

Contact: 378-2530

Partners in the Arts

Clover Hill High won a $6,100 Partners in the Arts grant for the Paths Project, which combines English, History and visual arts to record the experiences of the World War II veterans and their families. Students in grades 10-12 will interpret these experiences in written and visual representations that will be shared online and in print in the Paths journal. Clover Hill is one of just seven schools to win a 2012-13 Partners in the Arts grant from the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The awards allow schools to bring in visiting artists to train teachers and work with students and to buy supplies to carry out the projects. For updates, check out http://bbingham.edublogs.org/.

Contact: 639-4940

Courtyard project

Throughout this school year, the Student Council Association of Swift Creek Middle is planting flowers, digging up weeds and generally improving the school’s courtyard garden.

Contact: 739-6315

Free supplies for school employees

From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Donations are welcome and are tax-deductible.

Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279

Musical instrument drive

The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation is sponsoring a musical instrument drive. Instruments and music stands will be collected at the Chester, Manchester, Midlothian and Swift Creek YMCAs. Money will also be accepted.

Contact: 379-1551

May 13

Meeting

The School Health Advisory Board will meet 7-9 p.m. at the [...]]]> April 29-May 13

Musical instrument drive

The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation is sponsoring a musical instrument drive. Instruments and music stands will be collected at the Chester, Manchester, Midlothian and Swift Creek YMCAs. Money will also be accepted.

Contact: 379-1551

May 13

Meeting

The School Health Advisory Board will meet 7-9 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 594-1757

SCA meeting

The SCA will meet in the Hening Elementary front entrance at 8:15 a.m.

Contact: 743-3655

Chess

Hening Elementary’s Chess Club will have its final meeting at 3:50 p.m. in the library.

Contact: 743-3655

Dinner

Salem Middle families will eat at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Cici’s.

Contact: 768-6225

May 13-17

Donations

Gordon Elementary students will collect donations for the Children’s Hospital Wishing Well.

Contact: 378-2410

May 14

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include food services, mobile device pilot program and the Supplemental Retirement System policy. The School Board will hold a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Items on the agenda include summer learning opportunities, revisions to the FY 2014 financial plan, year-end-budget review and proposed changes to the Supplemental Retirement System policy.

Contact: 748-1405

Workshop

The Title I Department at Hening Elementary will host a 6:30 p.m. workshop titled “Slide Into Summer.”

Contact: 743-3655

Performance

Vocal music majors at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

Field trip

Bensley Elementary fifth-graders will visit the Children’s Museum of Richmond 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Contact: 743-3610

May 14-15

Field trip

Alberta Smith Elementary first-graders will visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Contact: 739-6295

May 15

Skate night

Gordon Elementary families will skate at Skate-A-Way on Speeks Road at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

Performance

The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

Coffee

Parents are invited to talk over coffee with Bird High Principal Laura Hebert 6-8 p.m.

Contact: 768-6110

Field trip

Bensley Elementary prekindergarten and kindergarten students will visit Maymont 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact: 743-3610

Field trip

Bensley Elementary prekindergartners will visit the Children’s Museum of Richmond.

Contact: 743-3610

May 16

Meeting

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in the lecture hall of Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 768-6165

Concert

Carver Middle’s orchestra will perform a spring concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Contact: 524-3620

Field trip

Curtis Elementary first-grade students will visit Meadow Farm 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Breakfast

Chalkley Elementary will hold a volunteer breakfast in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: 674-1300

May 16-18

Musical

The Specialty Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will present “Carousel” at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

Contact: Pam Barton, 768-6245, ext. 6664

May 17

Concert

The Cosby Titan Band will present its seventh annual concert at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. The No BS Brass Band will be the guest artist. Tickets will be on sale the week of the concert for $7.

Contact: Earl Shaffer Jr., 639-8340, ext. 8421

Food Revolution Day

First-graders at Evergreen Elementary will participate in Food Revolution Day by preparing spinach and strawberry salads 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Food Revolution Day is designed to spotlight the importance of eating good, fresh food and teaching traditional cooking and food preparation skills.

Contact: Leslie Nutter, 938-2224

Core values

Winterpock Elementary will hold a 7:40 a.m. breakfast to recognize students for exhibiting the core values.

Contact: 763-5051

Concert

Bird High will present a spring band concert.

Contact: 768-6110

Parent coffee

Watkins Elementary parents will meet in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss “Making the Most of Summer Break: Ideas for Summer Enrichment.”

Contact: 378-2530

Field trip

Gordon Elementary second-grade students will visit the Maymont Nature Center 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 18

Adventure race

Elizabeth Davis Middle is hosting a Mini-Me adventure race. Participating teams must include a parent or other adult and an elementary or middle school child. The two-mile course has 10 stations. To participate, register at www.edmsracing.weebly.com. Race day start times are 10 a.m. for grades K-2, 10:30 a.m. for grades 3-5 and 11 a.m. for grades 6-8.

Contact: Holly Schwarz or Jennifer Styles, 541-4700, ext. 7224

Art exhibit

“Ageless Art” will be displayed 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Road.

Contact: Monica@llichesterfield.org

May 20

Memorial Day tribute

Cosby High will present a Memorial Day tribute 8-10 a.m. that will include a tribute to past, present and future U.S. military personnel and remarks by Clarence Singleton, a Vietnam vet who was working as a New York City firefighter on 9/11, and remarks by Chief Warrant Officer Erik Sabiston, flight instructor at Fort Rucker.

Contact: 639-8340

Recycle night

Gordon Elementary will hold a PTA meeting and recycle night at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 20-23

Tech Center ceremonies

In 9:30-10:50 a.m. ceremonies, the Chesterfield Technical Center will recognize hundreds of students for achieving industry certifications.

Contact: 768-6160

May 21

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools invites families to pull up a seat and join Table Talk for a meal and conversation. After all, children don’t come with instruction manuals and solutions for everyday problems such as managing schedules, running a family on a budget and making healthy dinner choices can be hard to find — even in the age of Google. Six sessions offer families the strategies needed to thrive in a hectic world. Every Table Talk is free and includes a meal for families, activities for students, child care for ages 5-12 and information sessions that will help parents find the solutions they seek. Transportation is also available from several hub sites. Attendance is limited. Families need to register online at mealswithmeaning.eventbrite.com. Wellness topics will be covered 6-8 p.m. at Meadowbrook High: safety in the home, physical fitness in Chesterfield schools, nutrition, 5210 and COACH, healthy snacks and eating healthy on a budget.

Contact: 748-1405

International Food Day

Center Based Gifted fifth-graders at Winterpock Elementary will celebrate International Food Day 8:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

PTO meeting

Hening Elementary kindergarten students will perform for the PTO meeting at 7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3655

Event

Bellwood Elementary will hold Summer Learning Splash Night. Kindergarten and prekindergarten students will sing at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Contact: 743-3600

Ceremony

Salem Middle will induct new members into the National Junior Honor Society during a 7-9 p.m. ceremony.

Contact: 768-6225

May 22

Breakfast

Members of the School Board will meet with faith leaders 8-9:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Contact: 748-1405

Math event

Spring Run will have Math Night 6-8 p.m. at the Food Lion on Hull Street Road. Students will receive a shopping list to collect prices, look for healthy food options and complete hands-on math activities. Teachers and administrators will be at the store to help.

Contact: 639-6352

May 23

Meeting

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 748-1405

Program

Bailey Bridge Middle will hold a Civil War program in the auditorium for sixth-graders.

Contact: 739-6200

Concert

Clover Hill High will present a band concert. Tickets cost $5.

Contact: 639-4940

Concert

“Bird is Back to Broadway” is the title of the spring concert that Bird High’s chorus will present at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Contact: Donna Gocha, 768-6110, ext. 139

May 24

Field day

First-grade students at Gordon Elementary will have field day 9:30-11 a.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 27

Schools closed

The schools and offices of Chesterfield County Public Schools will be closed.

Contact: 748-1405

May 28

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Work session topics will include mental health and a report from the School Health Advisory Board. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert choir

The concert choir of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 30

Library connection

Chesterfield County Public Schools Night at the Library will take place 6-8 p.m. at every county library. The event will help kick off the summer reading program.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Bird High’s orchestra will present a spring concert.

Contact: 768-6110

May 31

Meeting

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a quarterly work session 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include a report from the Gifted Education Advisory Committee, review of SOL and SAT plans and update about English for Speakers of Other Languages.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Providence Elementary will present its “Spring Pops” concert at 7 p.m. in the Monacan High auditorium.

Contact: 674-1345

Concert

A small ensemble concert will be held at Bird High.

Contact: 768-6110

Field trip

Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will visit Washington, D.C., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact: 674-1300

June 1

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools will celebrate the families that have participated in most Table Talk sessions during a commencement 9-11 a.m. at Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 748-1405

Fundraiser

The Spring Run Elementary PTA, Birkdale and Woodlake United Methodist Church have teamed up to help the family of a Spring Run Elementary second-grader who has been diagnosed with leukemia. A swimming fundraiser will be held 8-11 a.m. (rain date June 15). For information on donating, sponsoring or participating, go to http://teamsoupkickincancer.weebly.com.

Contact: 639-6352

History Bee

Six Chesterfield County Public Schools middle school students have qualified to participate in the national History Bee, which will be held in Atlanta.

Contact: 748-1405

June 5

Blood drive

Community members are encouraged to participate in a blood drive at Bellwood Elementary 2:30-7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3600

June 5-7

Field trip

Matoaca Middle’s earth science classes will travel to the Outer Banks to work with the UNC Coastal Studies Institute to learn about tidal energy, create solar-powered racers, understand the importance of beach processes and learn about sand dunes and how they contribute to the beach environment.

Contact: Cheryn Clark, 590-3110

June 6

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Cosby High at 10 a.m., Monacan High at 2:30 p.m. and Clover Hill High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert

Carver Middle’s chorus will perform a spring concert in the auditorium at 7 p.m.

Contact: 524-3620

June 7

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Thomas Dale High at 10 a.m., James River High at 2:30 p.m. and Midlothian High at 7 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Ball

Winterpock Elementary kindergarten classes will hold a Word Wall Ball in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: Anne Handzel, 763-5051

Picnic

Second-graders at Winterpock Elementary will have a picnic and an author’s chair 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Contact: Dene’ Houchens, 763-5051

Economy

Center Based Gifted fifth-graders at Winterpock Elementary will participate in a mini-economy event 1:30-2:45 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

June 8

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Manchester High at 10 a.m. and Matoaca High at 2 p.m. Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

June 10

Graduations

Graduation ceremonies will be held at the VCU Siegel Center for Meadowbrook High at 10 a.m., Community High at 2:30 p.m. and Bird High at 7 p.m.

Tickets are required.

Contact: 748-1405

Field day

Grades 3-5 at Spring Run Elementary will participate in field day activities 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Contact: 639-6352

Skating

To celebrate the end of the year, Curtis Elementary fifth-graders will skate at the Skateland in Chester at 9:30 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

June 12

Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 5-6:30 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.

Contact: 594-1732

Reading celebration

Jacobs Road Elementary students read for 1 million minutes between mid-February and the end of May. There will be a schoolwide parade outside at 2 p.m. to celebrate.

Contact: 674-1320

June 13

Ceremony

Fifth-grade students at Curtis Elementary will have their closing ceremony in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Dinner

Woolridge Elementary families will eat at CiCi’s Pizza 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 739-6330

June 13-14

Early release

Chesterfield County Public Schools will dismiss students three hours early.

Contact: 748-1405

June 14

Curtis Community Day

Curtis Elementary will celebrate Curtis Community Day beginning with a parade at 8:45 a.m. Students will march around the school, led by Thomas Dale High band members.

Contact: 768-6175

Nine weeks

This is the end of the fourth nine weeks and last day of school for students.

Contact: 748-1405

June 25

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Ongoing

Parenting class

Beginning April 9 and continuing 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays through May 14, parents may attend a parenting class at Falling Creek Middle titled “Parenting Your Young Adolescent: The Jekyll and Hyde Years.” Preregistration is required, and the $55 fee covers both parents.

Contact: Lee Archard, 717-6404

E-readers

Falling Creek Middle’s library is attempting to raise $599 by May 28 to fund e-readers for student use through Adopt-A-Classroom. To make a donation to this project go to Julie Bright AdoptAClassroom.org Project Donation Page.

Contact: Sara Grube, 743-3640, ext. 5613

SAFE

SAFE members from various high schools will work one-on-one with Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders on homework, drug education activities and building relationships.

Contact: 674-1300

After-school enrichment

Alberta Smith Elementary is offering after-school enrichment classes April 16-May 21.

Contact: 739-6295

Enrichment activities

Fort Lee soldiers will work with Chalkley Elementary students in small group settings, conducting enrichment activities and reading with students throughout the school.

Contact: 674-1300

Meeting

Chalkley Elementary fifth-grade students will meet weekly to work on social skills and manners.

Contact: 674-1300

Ambassadors

Spring Run Elementary has fifth-graders who serve as Caring Majority Ambassadors to spread the word about putting a stop to bullying.

Contact: 639-6352

Nails

Students at the Chesterfield Technical Center will offer manicures, pedicures and a variety of spa treatments 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, staying open until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, ext. 1046

Green fundraiser

Falling Creek Middle is recycling cellphones, cameras and other digital devices as well as toner cartridges to raise money and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Julie Bright, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Green fundraiser

Matoaca Middle is recycling toner cartridges as well as phone books and magazines to raise money for the library and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Paige Hannuksela, 590-3110

Fully accredited

All Chesterfield County schools are fully accredited for the 2012-13 school year. The Virginia Department of Education establishes accreditation status each year based on student achievement on Standards of Learning tests taken during the previous school year.

Contact: 748-1405

Composting

Grange Hall Elementary is working with Broadfork Farm and former Grange Hall student Noemie Keller on a composting project. Noemie has chosen composting as her senior project at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Beginning Nov. 26, Grange Hall Elementary students will begin sorting their lunch waste, which Noemie will take to Broadfork Farm for composting. During the first week, PTA volunteers will help students determine what is compostable. This project ties in with the fourth- and fifth-grade science SOL regarding showing how decomposers work within the ecosystem.

Contact: 739-6265

Chat ’n’ Chew

Chalkley Elementary third-graders will meet once a week in small groups for Chat ’n’ Chew book clubs.

Contact: 674-1300

Technical education club

Monacan High has a new club: the Technology Student Association Club. Members are enrolled in a technical education course, such as engineering, architecture, carpentry, masonry, drywall, tile laying, plumbing and electricity. The club will offer opportunities for students to use their skills to help the community. In partnership with Monacan’s JROTC, the TSA Club will offer services to families who have a parent deployed overseas.

Contact: Philip Harding, 378-2480

Bucket Fillers

Alberta Smith Elementary students are participating in the Bucket Fillers program. Every time a student is recognized for an act of kindness or good character, a ticket is placed in the classroom bucket. When the bucket holds 100 tickets, the class will receive a reward, which may include class pajama day, hat day, homework passes, extra recess, etc.

Contact: Connie Honsinger, 739-6295

Chess

The Chess Club will meet at 8:15 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Watkins Elementary.

Contact: 378-2530

Partners in the Arts

Clover Hill High won a $6,100 Partners in the Arts grant for the Paths Project, which combines English, History and visual arts to record the experiences of the World War II veterans and their families. Students in grades 10-12 will interpret these experiences in written and visual representations that will be shared online and in print in the Paths journal. Clover Hill is one of just seven schools to win a 2012-13 Partners in the Arts grant from the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The awards allow schools to bring in visiting artists to train teachers and work with students and to buy supplies to carry out the projects. For updates, check out http://bbingham.edublogs.org/.

Contact: 639-4940

Courtyard project

Throughout this school year, the Student Council Association of Swift Creek Middle is planting flowers, digging up weeds and generally improving the school’s courtyard garden.

Contact: 739-6315

Free supplies for school employees

From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Donations are welcome and are tax-deductible.

Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279

Matoaca Middle’s SCA is collecting Pennies for Patients to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Contact: Annette Charters, 590-3110

Musical instrument drive

The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation is sponsoring a musical instrument drive. Instruments and music stands will be collected at the Chester, Manchester, Midlothian [...]]]> April 22-May 10

Pennies for Patients

Matoaca Middle’s SCA is collecting Pennies for Patients to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Contact: Annette Charters, 590-3110

April 29-May 13

Musical instrument drive

The Chesterfield Public Education Foundation is sponsoring a musical instrument drive. Instruments and music stands will be collected at the Chester, Manchester, Midlothian and Swift Creek YMCAs. Money will also be accepted.

Contact: 379-1551

May 6

Chess

Hening Elementary’s Chess Club will meet at 3:50 p.m. in the library.

Contact: 743-3655

Senior recital

Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will hold a senior recital at 7 p.m. in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 6-10

Teacher Appreciation Week

This is Teacher Appreciation Week.

Contact: 748-1405

May 7

Field trip

Curtis Elementary fourth-graders will visit Pamplin Historical Park 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Contact: 768-6175

World Cultural Night

Woolridge Elementary grades K-1 will celebrate World Cultural Night 6-7 p.m.

Contact: 739-6330

Breakfast

Winterpock Elementary will host a parent volunteer breakfast 8-9 a.m.

Contact: 763-5051

Dinner

Gordon Elementary families will eat at Chick-fil-A behind Chesterfield Towne Center at 5:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 7-8

Can drive

Bailey Bridge Middle will collect aluminum cans and scrap 3-6 p.m. at the trailer in front of the tennis courts.

Contact: 739-6200

May 8

Meeting

The Special Education Advisory Committee will meet 5-6:30 p.m. at the Parent-Teacher Resource Center in the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.

Contact: 594-1732

Performance

Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will host an evening of piano music at 7 p.m. in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 9

Performance

Chalkley Elementary Head Start and kindergarten students will perform “Alphabet Adventures” 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the gym.

Contact: 674-1300

Meeting

Families of rising kindergartners at Chalkley Elementary will meet at 9 a.m., 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss school preparedness.

Contact: 674-1300

Performance

The jazz band of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

Performance

Alberta Smith Elementary second-graders will perform “It’s Easy Being Green” at 9:15 a.m.

Contact: Jennifer Irby, 739-6295

Field trip

Gordon Elementary third-graders will visit Jamestown.

Contact: 378-2410

Dinner

Woolridge Elementary families will eat at Chick-fil-A 5-8 p.m.

Contact: 739-6330

Dinner

Hening Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at the Hopkins Road McDonald’s, where a bike drawing will take place.

Contact: 743-3655

May 9-10

Field trip

Chalkley Elementary first-graders will visit Meadow Farms 9 a.m.-noon.

Contact: 674-1300

Performance

Bailey Bridge Middle students will perform “Mother Goosed” in the auditorium at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Contact: 739-6200

May 10

Luncheon

Curtis Elementary will hold a teacher and volunteer luncheon 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Concert

Winterpock Elementary kindergarten students will perform a Mother’s Day concert at 9 a.m.

Contact: 763-5051

Talent night

A talent show will be held at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium of Matoaca Middle’s east campus. The PTA will be providing concessions, and Relay for Life will have a fundraiser during intermission.

Contact: Annette Chartters, 590-3110

Field trip

Matoaca Middle science classes will participate in Physics Day at Busch Gardens. Students will connect Newton’s three laws of motion to the properties of roller coasters and rides and will attend a presentation by a retired physics professor.

Contact: Cheryn Clark, 590-3110

Field trip

Gordon Elementary second-graders will visit the Maymont Nature Center 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

Field trip

Alberta Smith Elementary kindergarten classes will visit Maymont.

Contact: 739-6295

Book fair

Chalkley Elementary will hold a book fair at the Barnes & Noble at Chesterfield Towne Center 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Contact: 674-1300

May 11

5K

Girls on the Run will participate in a 5K run at the Chesterfield County fairgrounds.

Contact: 748-1405

Yard sale

Salem Middle’s annual yard sale will take place 7:30 a.m.-noon. Crafts will also be sold.

Contact: Jaime Stacy, 768-6225

May 13

Meeting

The School Health Advisory Board will meet 7-9 p.m. at the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 594-1757

SCA meeting

The SCA will meet in the Hening Elementary front entrance at 8:15 a.m.

Contact: 743-3655

Chess

Hening Elementary’s Chess Club will have its final meeting at 3:50 p.m. in the library.

Contact: 743-3655

Dinner

Salem Middle families will eat at 6:30 p.m. at the Chester Cici’s.

Contact: 768-6225

May 13-17

Donations

Gordon Elementary students will collect donations for the Children’s Hospital Wishing Well.

Contact: 378-2410

May 14

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Workshop

The Title I Department at Hening Elementary will host a 6:30 p.m. workshop titled “Slide Into Summer.”

Contact: 743-3655

Performance

Vocal music majors at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. in the James L. Ruffa Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 14-15

Field trip

Alberta Smith Elementary first-graders will visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.

Contact: 739-6295

May 15

Skate night

Gordon Elementary families will skate at Skate-A-Way on Speeks Road at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

Performance

The Appomattox Regional Governor’s School orchestra will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 16

Meeting

The Career and Technical Education Advisory Committee will meet at 8 a.m. in the lecture hall of Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 768-6165

Field trip

Curtis Elementary first-grade students will visit Meadow Farm 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Contact: 768-6175

Breakfast

Chalkley Elementary will hold a volunteer breakfast in the cafeteria at 9 a.m.

Contact: 674-1300

May 16-18

Musical

The Specialty Center for the Visual and Performing Arts will present “Carousel” at 7 p.m. at Thomas Dale High. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.

Contact: Pam Barton, 768-6245, ext. 6664

May 17

Concert

The Cosby Titan Band will present its seventh annual concert at 7:30 p.m. in the school theater. The No BS Brass Band will be the guest artist. Tickets will be on sale the week of the concert for $7.

Contact: Earl Shaffer Jr., 639-8340, ext. 8421

Core values

Winterpock Elementary will hold a 7:40 a.m. breakfast to recognize students for exhibiting the core values.

Contact: 763-5051

Field trip

Gordon Elementary second-grade students at will visit the Maymont Nature Center 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 18

Adventure race

Elizabeth Davis Middle is hosting a Mini-Me adventure race. Participating teams must include a parent or other adult and an elementary or middle school child. The two-mile course has 10 stations. To participate, register at www.edmsracing.weebly.com. Race day start times are 10 a.m. for grades K-2, 10:30 a.m. for grades 3-5 and 11 a.m. for grades 6-8.

Contact: Holly Schwarz or Jennifer Styles, 541-4700, ext. 7224

Art exhibit

“Ageless Art” will be displayed 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Institute, 13801 Westfield Road.

Contact: Monica@llichesterfield.org

May 20

Recycle night

Gordon Elementary will hold a PTA meeting and recycle night at 6:30 p.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 20-23

Tech Center ceremonies

In 9:30-10:50 a.m. ceremonies, the Chesterfield Technical Center will recognize hundreds of students for achieving industry certifications.

Contact: 768-6160

May 21

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools invites families to pull up a seat and join Table Talk for a meal and conversation. After all, children don’t come with instruction manuals and solutions for everyday problems such as managing schedules, running a family on a budget and making healthy dinner choices can be hard to find — even in the age of Google. Six sessions offer families the strategies needed to thrive in a hectic world. Every Table Talk is free and includes a meal for families, activities for students, child care for ages 5-12 and information sessions that will help parents find the solutions they seek. Transportation is also available from several hub sites. Attendance is limited. Families need to register online at mealswithmeaning.eventbrite.com. Wellness topics will be covered 6-8 p.m. at Meadowbrook High: safety in the home, physical fitness in Chesterfield schools, nutrition, 5210 and COACH, healthy snacks and eating healthy on a budget.

Contact: 748-1405

International Food Day

The fifth-grade Center Based Gifted students at Winterpock Elementary will celebrate International Food Day at 8:40 a.m.

Contact: Adrianne Oddo, 763-5051

PTO meeting and performance

Hening Elementary kindergarten students will perform for the PTO meeting at 7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3655

Event

Bellwood Elementary will hold Summer Learning Splash Night. Kindergarten and prekindergarten students will sing at 6:30 p.m. in the gymnasium.

Contact: 743-3600

Ceremony

Salem Middle will hold induct new members into the National Junior Honor Society during a 7-9 p.m. ceremony.

Contact: 768-6225

May 22

Breakfast

Members of the School Board will meet with faith leaders 8-9:30 a.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road, to discuss supporting economically disadvantaged students.

Contact: 748-1405

May 23

Meeting

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Contact: 748-1405

Program

Bailey Bridge Middle will hold a Civil War program in the auditorium for sixth-graders.

Contact: 739-6200

Concert

Clover Hill High will present a band concert. Tickets cost $5.

Contact: 639-4940

May 24

Field day

First-grade students at Gordon Elementary will have field day 9:30-11 a.m.

Contact: 378-2410

May 27

Schools closed

The schools and offices of Chesterfield County Public Schools will be closed.

Contact: 748-1405

May 28

School Board

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. At 6:30 p.m. in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road, the School Board will hold a business meeting.

Contact: 748-1405

Concert choir

The concert choir of Appomattox Regional Governor’s School will perform at 7 p.m. Admission is free.

Contact: 722-0200

May 31

Spring concert

Providence Elementary will present its “Spring Pops” concert at 7 p.m. in the Monacan High auditorium.

Contact: 674-1345

Field trip

Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders will visit Washington, D.C., 7 a.m.-5 p.m.

Contact: 674-1300

June 1

Table Talk: Meals With Meaning

Chesterfield County Public Schools will celebrate the families that have participated in most Table Talk sessions during a commencement 9-11 a.m. at Meadowbrook High.

Contact: 748-1405

Fundraiser

The Spring Run Elementary PTA, Birkdale and Woodlake United Methodist Church have teamed up to help the family of a Spring Run Elementary second-grader who has been diagnosed with leukemia. A swimming fundraiser will be held 8-11 a.m. (rain date June 15). For information on donating, sponsoring or participating, go to http://teamsoupkickincancer.weebly.com.

Contact: 639-6352

June 5

Blood drive

Community members are encouraged to participate in a blood drive at Bellwood Elementary 2:30-7 p.m.

Contact: 743-3600

Ongoing

Parenting class

Beginning April 9 and continuing 6:30-8 p.m. on Tuesdays through May 14, parents may attend a parenting class at Falling Creek Middle titled “Parenting Your Young Adolescent: The Jekyll and Hyde Years.” Preregistration is required, and the $55 fee covers both parents.

Contact: Lee Archard, 717-6404

E-readers

Falling Creek Middle’s library is attempting to raise $599 by May 28 to fund e-readers for student use through Adopt-A-Classroom. To make a donation to this project go to Julie Bright AdoptAClassroom.org Project Donation Page.

Contact: Sara Grube, 743-3640, ext. 5613

5K

Sixth-grade students at Matoaca Middle are participating in Girls on the Run/Girls on Track to prepare for a 5K at the Chesterfield County fairgrounds on May 11.

Contact: Gayle Sutton, 590-3130

SAFE

SAFE members from various high schools will work one-on-one with Chalkley Elementary fifth-graders on homework, drug education activities and building relationships.

Contact: 674-1300

After-school enrichment

Alberta Smith Elementary is offering after-school enrichment classes April 16-May 21.

Contact: 739-6295

After-school enrichment

Spring Run Elementary is offering after-school enrichment activities.

Contact: 639-6352

Enrichment activities

Fort Lee soldiers will work with Chalkley Elementary students in small group settings, conducting enrichment activities and reading with students throughout the school.

Contact: 674-1300

Meeting

Chalkley Elementary fifth-grade students will meet weekly to work on social skills and manners.

Contact: 674-1300

Ambassadors

Spring Run Elementary has fifth-graders who serve as Caring Majority Ambassadors to spread the word about putting a stop to bullying.

Contact: 639-6352

Nails

Students at the Chesterfield Technical Center will offer manicures, pedicures and a variety of spa treatments 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays, staying open until 3 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Contact: Matt Roberts, 768-6160, ext. 1046

Green fundraiser

Falling Creek Middle is recycling cellphones, cameras and other digital devices as well as toner cartridges to raise money and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Julie Bright, 743-3640, ext. 5613

Green fundraiser

Matoaca Middle is recycling toner cartridges as well as phone books and magazines to raise money for the library and keep items out of the landfill.

Contact: Paige Hannuksela, 590-3110

Fully accredited

All Chesterfield County schools are fully accredited for the 2012-13 school year. The Virginia Department of Education establishes accreditation status each year based on student achievement on Standards of Learning tests taken during the previous school year.

Contact: 748-1405

Composting

Grange Hall Elementary is working with Broadfork Farm and former Grange Hall student Noemie Keller on a composting project. Noemie has chosen composting as her senior project at Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School. Beginning Nov. 26, Grange Hall Elementary students will begin sorting their lunch waste, which Noemie will take to Broadfork Farm for composting. During the first week, PTA volunteers will help students determine what is compostable. This project ties in with the fourth- and fifth-grade science SOL regarding showing how decomposers work within the ecosystem.

Contact: 739-6265

Chat ’n’ Chew

Chalkley Elementary third-graders will meet once a week in small groups for Chat ’n’ Chew book clubs.

Contact: 674-1300

Technical education club

Monacan High has a new club: the Technology Student Association Club. Members are enrolled in a technical education course, such as engineering, architecture, carpentry, masonry, drywall, tile laying, plumbing and electricity. The club will offer opportunities for students to use their skills to help the community. In partnership with Monacan’s JROTC, the TSA Club will offer services to families who have a parent deployed overseas.

Contact: Philip Harding, 378-2480

Bucket Fillers

Alberta Smith Elementary students are participating in the Bucket Fillers program. Every time a student is recognized for an act of kindness or good character, a ticket is placed in the classroom bucket. When the bucket holds 100 tickets, the class will receive a reward, which may include class pajama day, hat day, homework passes, extra recess, etc.

Contact: Connie Honsinger, 739-6295

Chess

The Chess Club will meet at 8:15 a.m. the first Friday of every month at Watkins Elementary.

Contact: 378-2530

Partners in the Arts

Clover Hill High won a $6,100 Partners in the Arts grant for the Paths Project, which combines English, History and visual arts to record the experiences of the World War II veterans and their families. Students in grades 10-12 will interpret these experiences in written and visual representations that will be shared online and in print in the Paths journal. Clover Hill is one of just seven schools to win a 2012-13 Partners in the Arts grant from the University of Richmond School of Professional and Continuing Studies. The awards allow schools to bring in visiting artists to train teachers and work with students and to buy supplies to carry out the projects. For updates, check out http://bbingham.edublogs.org/.

Contact: 639-4940

Courtyard project

Throughout this school year, the Student Council Association of Swift Creek Middle is planting flowers, digging up weeds and generally improving the school’s courtyard garden.

Contact: 739-6315

Free supplies for school employees

From Crayons to Computers is packed with donated school and office supplies to be given away. Located in the Spring Rock Green shopping center at 7138 Midlothian Turnpike, the store is open to all Chesterfield County Public Schools employees 2:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays when school is in session. Donations are welcome and are tax-deductible.

Contact: 276-7407 or 305-4279

Members [...]]]> Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss employee discipline and under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student discipline, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a closed meeting at 4 p.m. May 20 in the School Board conference room of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend a meeting with faith leaders 8-9:30 a.m. May 22 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building,
9900 Krause Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend an event honoring school system retirees at 5:30 p.m. May 22 at Clover Hill High School, 13301 Kelly Green Drive.

The Liaison Committee, which includes members of the Chesterfield County School Board and the Chesterfield County Board of Supervisors, will meet 1-2:30 p.m. May 23 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. May 28 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include mental health and a report from the School Health Advisory Board. The board will have dinner after the work session.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 28 in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a quarterly work session 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. May 31 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include a report from the Gifted Education Advisory Committee, review of SOL and SAT plans and update about English for Speakers of Other Languages. Before the quarterly work session, the board will hold a closed meeting at 8 a.m. May 22 under Section 2.2-3711(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia to discuss the performance of an employee.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend an annual dance for senior adults 7-10 p.m. May 3 at Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road.

Members [...]]]> Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend the 75th birthday celebration of Enon Elementary School, 2001 E. Hundred Road, at 1:45 p.m. May 3.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend an annual dance for senior adults 7-10 p.m. May 3 at Thomas Dale High School, 3626 W. Hundred Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend Very Important Teacher Night 4-7 p.m. May 7 at Chesterfield Towne Center, 11500 Midlothian Turnpike.

Under Section 2.2-3711(A)(2) of the Code of Virginia to discuss student discipline, the Chesterfield County School Board will hold a closed meeting at 4:30 p.m. May 9 in the School Board conference room of the School Administration Building,
9900 Krause Road.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a work session at 4 p.m. May 14 in the boardroom of the School Administration Building, 9900 Krause Road. Topics will include food services, mobile device pilot program and the Supplemental Retirement System policy. The board will have dinner after the work session.

The Chesterfield County School Board will hold a business meeting at 6:30 p.m. May 14 in the public meeting room, 10001 Iron Bridge Road. Items on the agenda include summer learning opportunities, revisions to the FY 2014 financial plan,
year-end-budget review and proposed changes to the Supplemental Retirement System policy.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend a dinner of the school system’s World Languages Department 4:30-6:30 p.m. May 16 in the Swift Creek Dining Hall at Pocahontas State Park, 10301 State Park Road.

Members of the Chesterfield County School Board may attend a Memorial Day tribute 8-10 a.m. May 20 at Cosby High School, 14300 Fox Club Parkway.