Oct. 7-21
Book fair
Swift Creek Middle’s fall book fair will be held in the library 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. on school days.
Contact: 739-6315
Oct. 11-18
Book fair
Bellwood Elementary will hold a book fair 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on school days in the library. The book fair will be open 6:30-8:30 Oct. 18 for PTA night.
Contact: 743-3600
Oct. 14-20
Book fair
Matoaca Elementary will hold a book fair during school hours.
Contact: Judy Ayscue, 590-3100
Oct. 16-23
Reading
Alberta Smith Elementary is celebrating Read Aloud to a Child Week. Parents are encouraged to read aloud to their child for 20 minutes each night and keep a log. Participating students will have a chance to win Barnes & Noble gift cards.
Contact: 739-6295
Oct. 17
Candidate forum
The County Council of PTAs/PTSAs will hold a forum for School Board candidates at 7 p.m. at the School Administration Building.
Contact: 748-1405
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Clover Hill High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Chat
At 3 p.m. in the library, parents of students in grades K-2 at Spring Run Elementary are invited to join counselors, teachers and administrators for an informative chat titled “Is Homework a Hassle at Your House?”
Contact: Terri Shepherd, 639-6352
Workshop
Alberta Smith Elementary will hold a workshop for kindergarten parents 6:30-8 p.m. Presentations on reading, writing, math, speech/language development, behavior and computer sites will offer ideas to make learning fun at home.
Contact: Patricia Stockner, 739-6295
Oct. 17-21
Food
Bon Air Elementary will collect food for the Central Virginia Food Bank. On Oct. 18, fifth-grade student ambassadors will visit the food bank.
Contact: Jeanie Graham or Shannon Murray, 560-2700
Book fair
Tomahawk Creek Middle will hold a book fair 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Contact: Teresa Hockenberry, 378-7120
Book fair
Matoaca Middle will hold a book fair on the west campus during school hours. Family night will be 3-6:30 p.m. Oct. 18.
Contact: 590-3130, Ext. 5937
Book fair
Hopkins Elementary will hold a book fair during school hours. On Oct. 18, the book fair will be open before and after a parent workshop.
Contact: 743-3665
Oct. 17-25
Book fair
Bon Air Elementary will host a book fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each weekday and 5:30-8 p.m. Oct. 25.
Contact: Jeanie Graham, 560-2700
Oct. 18
Open house
The International Baccalaureate Program of Meadowbrook High will hold an open house at 7 p.m. for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 743-3675
Open house
The International Baccalaureate Program of Midlothian High will hold an open house at 7 p.m. for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 378-2440
Event with authors
Midlothian Middle will host its second annual Mix, Mingle and Dine with Authors at 6 p.m. Dinner will be catered by Candela’s Italian Restaurant. After dinner, there will be a dessert reception and book signing in the school library. Cost is $15 per person; early bird registration is $10. Authors include Sue Corbett, Maureen Egan, Brooks Smith, Connie Lapallo, Shelia P. Moses and Gigi Amateau.
Contact: Christy Martin, 378-2460
Math
Providence Elementary will have a pirate-themed Math Night 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students will explore math concepts by uncovering buried treasure, walking the plank and decoding messages in a bottle.
Contact: 674-1345
Performance
Bellwood Elementary second-grade students will sing at the school’s book fair at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Elizabeth Sydnor, 743-3600
Workshop
Hopkins Elementary will hold a parent workshop at 6:30 p.m. focusing on reading strategies that families can use at home for students in grades K-2.
Contact: Leah Claudio, 743-3665
Performance
Falling Creek Elementary third- and fifth-grade classes will perform “America through the Decades” at 7 p.m.
Contact: Emily Madden, 743-3630
Festival
Matoaca Elementary PTA will host a Pumpkin Festival 6-8 p.m. The book fair will be open, and there will be a silent auction.
Contact: Karen Henderson, 590-3100
Meeting
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will hold an informational meeting for eighth-grade students and parents from Elizabeth Davis Middle and Salem Church Middle at 7 p.m. at Salem Church Middle.
Contact: 594-1767
Books
Alberta Smith Elementary families will enjoy games and books at Barnes & Noble 6-8:30 p.m. Jeff Beatman will tell stories at 6:30 p.m.
Contact: Liz Hunter, 739-6247
Meeting
Matoaca High’s PTO will meet at 7 p.m. in the library.
Contact: 590-3108
Pizza night
Marguerite Christian Elementary families will eat at CiCi’s at 5 p.m.
Contact: 530-5733
Oct. 18-28
Field trip
Manchester Middle seventh-grade students will get hands-on experience with the Chesapeake Bay watershed during field trips aboard a boat.
Contact: Eric Koontz, 674-1385
Oct. 19
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Bird High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Bike ride
Providence Middle teachers will bike along the James River to enjoy the scenery and get some exercise 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Contact: Valeria Dieter, 674-1355
Cancer research
In honor of Cancer Awareness Month, the Jog/Walk Club at Watkins Elementary will wear pink. Club members are inviting all students and staff members to support cancer research by donating $1 and wearing their favorite pink attire.
Contact: John-Paul Gates, 378-2530
Field trip
Alberta Smith Elementary third-grade students will tour the Capitol and Governor’s Mansion 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Contact: Betsy Hugenberg, 739-6295
Dinner
Swift Creek Elementary families will eat at Chick-fil-A on Hull Street Road 5-8 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
Celebrity scoopers
Midlothian Middle teachers Taylor Bernard and Parker Zinski will be scooping treats 6-8 p.m. at Rita’s at Midlothian Village Square. A percentage of sales will go to support the school’s spring musical “Dear Edwina Jr.”
Contact: Taylor Bernard, 378-2460
Dinner
Grange Hall Elementary families will eat 5-8 p.m. at McDonald’s at Hancock Village.
Contact: 739-6265
Meetings
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will hold an informational meeting for eighth-grade students and parents from Providence Middle and Robious Middle at 7 p.m. at Robious Middle and will hold an informational meeting for eighth-grade students and parents from Bailey Bridge Middle and Swift Creek Middle at 7 p.m. at Bailey Bridge Middle.
Contact: 594-1767
Field trip
Matoaca Elementary kindergarten classes will visit the Chesterfield Berry Farm.
Contact: Mandi Davis, 590-3100
Oct. 20
Open house
The Leadership and International Relations Specialty Center will hold an open house at 7 p.m. at James River High for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 378-2420
Coffee
Swift Creek Elementary invites parents for Coffee and Conversation in the cafeteria 9:30-10:30 a.m. to discuss “Keeping Children Safe.”
Contact: 739-6305
Fuel Up To Play 60
Spring Run Elementary will kick off Fuel Up To Play 60 with visitors from the James Farrior Foundation, WRIC-Channel 8 and the Dairy Council. The event will include music, prizes and activities. Grades K-2 will participate 12:30-1:20 p.m., then grades 3-5 will participate 1:30-2:20 p.m.
Contact: 639-6352
Book discussion
Members of the Bon Air Elementary PTA will discuss “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Families” at 8:30 a.m. and again at 7 p.m.
Contact: Allison Felton, abfelton@yahoo.com
Chat
Tomahawk Creek Middle parents are invited to meet with Principal David Ellena for a question-and-answer session 3:30-5 p.m.
Contact: Charlotte Mashburn, 378-7120
Parents workshop
Harrowgate Elementary parents are invited to a bullying prevention workshop 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the parent/community trailer. Topics will include identifying bullying behavior and its effects, strategies for responding to bullying behaviors and understanding the different types of bullying.
Contact: Taffy Jones-Hayes, 520-4273
Photos
Fall pictures will be taken at Wells Elementary.
Contact: Barbara Mascia, 768-6265
Skate night
Wells Elementary families will skate at Chester Skateland 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Mascia, 768-6265
Dinner
Falling Creek Elementary families will eat at McDonald’s.
Contact: 743-3630
Photos
Fall pictures will be taken at Swift Creek Elementary.
Contact: 739-6305
Oct. 20-21
Ragged Relay
To help pay for new uniforms, the cross country team at Swift Creek Middle is holding a Ragged Relay during team practice. Also, Coach Chris Calfee is going to start running laps at 2:15 p.m. Oct. 20 and keep running until 6:30 a.m. Oct. 21.
Contact: 739-6315
Oct. 21
Parent coffee
Watkins Elementary will hold a parent coffee 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the cafeteria to discuss “How Do I Know If My Child is Gifted?”
Contact: Kathy Brown Rainey, 378-2530
Field trip
Swift Creek Elementary kindergarten students will visit the pumpkin patch 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
Carnival
Grange Hall Elementary will hold a fall carnival 6-9 p.m.
Contact: 739-6265
Field trip
Matoaca Elementary fourth-grade classes will visit the Jamestown Settlement.
Contact: Dawna Denney, 590-3100
Oct. 21-27
Book fair
Grange Hall Elementary will hold a book fair in the library during school hours.
Contact: 739-6265
Oct. 24
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Manchester High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Open house
The Mathematics and Science High School at Clover Hill will hold an open house at 6:30 p.m. at Clover Hill High for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 639-4940
Math
Wells Elementary will have a Food Lion Math Night 6-8 p.m.
Contact: Barbara Mascia, 768-6265
Meeting
Swift Creek Elementary PTA will meet at 7 p.m. in the library.
Contact: 739-6305
Social
Swift Creek Elementary families will enjoy frozen yogurt at Sweet Frog 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
Visit
Representatives of the MathScience Innovation Center will visit Bon Air Elementary fifth-grade classes to teach about “Racing with Hydrogen” 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Contact: Pete Johnson, 560-2700
Oct. 24-28
Chesterfield Goes to College Week
Elementary, middle and high schools in Chesterfield County Public Schools will celebrate Chesterfield Goes to College Week. Every day, schools and administrative offices will stress to students that finding the right career not only involves matching interests but also requires lifelong learning. The week will culminate with the annual college fairs, which will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Manchester High and 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Thomas Dale High.
Contact: 748-1405
Book fair
Davis Elementary will hold a fall book fair during school hours. On Oct. 25, the book fair will be open during the evening.
Contact: Kathy Gunn, 674-1310
Oct. 25
Meeting
The Chesterfield County School Board will meet with Model County Government students at 6:30 p.m. at the Fulghum Center, 4003 Cogbill Road.
Contact: 748-1405
Open house
The Information Technology Specialty Center will hold an open house at 7 p.m. at Matoaca High for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 590-3108
Visit
Portrayed by a historical interpreter, Benjamin Franklin will visit fourth-grade classes at Hening Elementary 2:30-3:15 p.m.
Contact: 743-3655
Senior volunteers
Volunteers from the Office of the Senior Advocate will read books and complete activities with kindergarten and first-grade students 10:30 a.m.-noon at Harrowgate Elementary. Each student will receive a book to keep.
Contact: Taffy Jones-Hayes, 520-4273
Books
Fourth- and fifth-grade students at Gordon Elementary will meet in the cafeteria for books and breakfast at 8:40 a.m.
Contact: Debbie Bacile, 378-2410
Performance
The all-county high school honors women’s chorus will perform at Cosby High at 7 p.m.
Contact: Heather Andre, 639-8340
Field trip
Matoaca High students will visit Nordstrom 8 a.m-1:30 p.m. to meet with a department manager, human resource manager, store manager and visual merchandising manager to discuss career opportunities in the industry.
Contact: Heather Viar, 590-3108, Ext. 264
Festival
Davis Elementary’s PTA will hold a fall festival.
Contact: Kathy Gunn, 674-1310
Festival
Bon Air Elementary families will gather for a pumpkin display, pizza dinner and book fair 5:30-8 p.m.
Contact: Jeanie Graham, 560-2700
Field trip
Alberta Smith Elementary’s prekindergarten classes will visit the pumpkin patch at the Chesterfield Berry Farm 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Contact: Bess Rogerson, 739-6295
Performance
Alberta Smith Elementary third-grade students will perform a musical called “Googling Around the World” 7-8 p.m. They will perform dances from India, Antarctica, Israel and Mexico.
Contact: jennifer_irby@ccpsnet.net
Meeting
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will hold an informational meeting for eighth-grade students and parents from Falling Creek Middle and Manchester Middle at 7 p.m. at Falling Creek Middle.
Contact: 594-1767
Field trip
Hening Elementary fifth-grade students will visit Washington, D.C.
Contact: 743-3655
Oct. 26
Early release
Schools will dismiss students three hours early so that teachers can participate in professional development.
Contact: 748-1405
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Cosby High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Performance
Sojourner Truth, portrayed by Charmaine Crowell-White, will visit Elizabeth Davis Middle. Sixth-grade students will meet the abolitionist at 8:35 a.m., and seventh-grade students will meet her at 9:30 a.m.
Contact: 541-4700
Meeting
Bon Air Elementary will hold its monthly town hall meeting for all students.
Contact: 560-2700
Oct. 27
Literacy
Falling Creek Middle will hold a Family Literacy Night 6-8:30 p.m. to promote literacy to students, their families and the surrounding community.
Contact: Jayme Leonard, 743-3640
Literacy conference
Tomahawk Creek Middle is hosting a literacy conference 6-8 p.m. for parents to promote the parent-school partnership and provide parents with tools to support teen literacy in the home.
Contact: Charlotte Mashburn, 378-7120, Ext. 7213
Germany
Woolridge Elementary will hold cultural nights throughout the year. At 6 p.m., Oktober’s Best will focus on Germany with costumes, dances, maps and decorations.
Contact: 739-6330
Concert
Swift Creek Middle’s sixth-grade chorus will perform 7-9 p.m. in the auditorium.
Contact: Patricia Cuenin, 739-6315
Festival
Gordon Elementary will hold a fall festival in the gym 6-8 p.m.
Contact: Debbie Bacile, 378-2410
Field trip
Early childhood special education classes from Watkins Elementary will visit a pumpkin patch.
Contact: Kristine Pearman, 378-2530
Field trip
Woolridge Elementary kindergarten classes will visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
Contact: 739-6330
Pumpkin lighting
Evergreen Elementary will hold its annual pumpkin lighting and dinner 5:30-8 p.m.
Contact: 378-2400
Field trip
Greenfield Elementary fifth-grade classes will visit the Richmond Symphony at 1 p.m.
Contact: Cindy Foy, 560-2720
Photos
Chalkley Elementary students will pose for fall pictures.
Contact: 674-1300
Planting
All students at Curtis Elementary will plant a pansy or spring bulb on the grounds surrounding the school. This annual event has taken place more than 14 years. Rain date is Oct. 28.
Contact: Brenda Bush, 768-6175
Festival
Wells Elementary will hold its annual fall festival and pumpkin lighting 6:30-8 p.m. There will be popcorn and drinks, costume contest and judging of class pumpkins.
Contact: 768-6265
Concert
The Specialty Center for Visual and Performing Arts at Thomas Dale High will present a chorus and orchestra concert featuring selections from Mozart’s “Requiem” at 7 p.m. Admission is $6.
Contact: 768-6245
Meeting
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School will hold an informational meeting for eighth-grade students and parents from Matoaca Middle and Carver Middle at 7 p.m. at the east campus of Matoaca Middle.
Contact: 594-1767
Field trip
Bon Air Elementary fourth-grade students will visit Jamestown.
Contact: Sonya Smith, 560-2700
Oct. 28
Naturalization ceremony
Midlothian Middle eighth-grade students will host a U.S. naturalization ceremony in the auditorium at 10 a.m. About 25 immigrants will become U.S. citizens.
Contact: Tracy Zaval, 378-2460
Beatnik Day
Fifth-grade Center Based Gifted students at Marguerite Christian Elementary will present poetry during Beatnik Day 11 a.m.-noon.
Contact: 530-5733
Boardrooms to Classrooms
Leaders in business, government and the community will shadow a principal 8 a.m.-noon to get a firsthand look at public education. There will be a debriefing luncheon 12:30-2:30 p.m. at the Chesterfield Technical Center.
Contact: 748-1405
Visit
VCU mascot Rodney the Ram will be at Monacan High 11 a.m.-noon as part of Chesterfield Goes to College Week.
Contact: 378-2480
Field trip
Falling Creek Elementary prekindergartners will visit Three Lakes Nature Center 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Contact: Beth Hetterich, 743-3630
Field trip
Harrowgate Elementary first-grade classes will visit the pumpkin patch at Boulevard Flower Gardens 9:30 a.m.-noon.
Contact: Martina Hall, 520-6015
Carnival
The Harrowgate Elementary PTA will host a fall carnival 5-7:30 p.m. on the playground.
Contact: Stephanie Roberts, 520-6015
Workshop
The Valentine Richmond History Center will visit Woolridge Elementary to present a Powhatan Indian workshop.
Contact: 739-6330
Treats
Providence Elementary will have trunk or treat 6-8 p.m.
Contact: 674-1345
Book fair
Providence Elementary will hold a book fair 4-7 p.m.
Contact: 674-1345
Field trip
Evergreen Elementary second-grade students will visit Henricus Historical Park to learn about the daily life of the Powhatan Indians. The students will participate in scraping deer skin, gardening and canoe building. They will also explore mapping and the tools involved in making maps.
Contact: 378-2400
Homework celebration
Marguerite Christian Elementary third-grade students who completed homework all month will celebrate at 3 p.m.
Contact: 530-5733
Festival
Swift Creek Elementary will hold a fall festival for K-2 families 6-8 p.m. in the cafeteria and gym.
Contact: 739-6305
Mentors
Shooting Stars mentors will gather for breakfast in the Hening Elementary cafeteria at 8:15 a.m.
Contact: kitten_gilmore@ccpsnet.net
Books
Bon Air Elementary PTA will host the Eagle and Eaglet Book and Breakfast Club for students in grades K-5.
Contact: 560-2700
Oct. 29
Dash in Disguise
Watkins Elementary will hold its second annual Dash in Disguise 5K or 1-mile run with participants wearing costumes.
Contact: John-Paul Gates, 378-2530
Costume ball
Swift Creek Elementary will hold a costume ball for grades 3-5 in the gym 6-8 p.m.
Contact: 739-6305
Oct. 30-31
College fairs
Chesterfield Goes to College Week will culminate with the annual college fairs, which will be held 4:30-6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at Manchester High and 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Thomas Dale High.
Contact: 748-1405
Oct. 31
Concert
The President’s Own United States Marine Band will perform a free concert at Clover Hill High at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Clover Hill High Keynotes, P.O. Box 5505, Midlothian, VA 23112. Doors will open at 6:45 p.m., and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m. For security purposes, items larger than a purse will not be permitted.
Contact: 639-4940, Ext. 6023
Chess
Hening Elementary’s Chess Club will meet 3:45-4:45 p.m. in the library.
Contact: susan_sennewald@ccpsnet.net
Oct. 31-Nov. 4
Book fair
Greenfield Elementary will hold a book fair during school hours and 5:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 3.
Contact: Joan Dudley, 560-2720
Book fair
Hening Elementary will hold a book fair in the library.
Contact: 743-3655
Oct. 31-Nov. 11
Book fair
Jacobs Road Elementary will hold a book fair during school hours.
Contact: Ruby Purifoy, 674-1320
Nov. 1
Community service
Bon Air Elementary’s PTA will honor veterans during Community Service Night 7-8 p.m. Activities will include making a banner, writing letters, writing names of those who have served on yellow ribbons and making bookmarks.
Contact: 560-2700
Open house
The Visual and Performing Arts Specialty Center will hold an open house at Thomas Dale High at 7 p.m. for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 768-6245
Photos
This is fall picture makeup day at Bon Air Elementary.
Contact: 560-2700
Nov. 2
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Thomas Dale High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Open house
The Health Science Specialty Center will hold an open house at Cosby High at 7 p.m. for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 639-8340
Nov. 3
Open house
Maggie L. Walker Governor’s School for Government and International Studies, 1000 N. Lombardy St. in Richmond, will hold an open house at 6:30 p.m. for middle school students and parents.
Contact: 358-6053
Photos
Fall pictures will be taken at Bellwood Elementary.
Contact: 743-3600
Nov. 4
Nine weeks
This is the end of the first nine-week grading period for the school year.
Contact: 748-1405
Legends Day
This is Legends Day at Providence Middle. Students will present an oral report about a literary, scientific or historical legend. Students will speak and dress as that person or as a character that person created.
Contact: Deanna Varljen, 674-1355
Performance
Swift Creek Middle will host the all-county middle school honors chorus 9 a.m.-7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Contact: 739-6315
Field trip
Evergreen Elementary second-grade students will visit Henricus Historical Park to learn about the daily life of the Powhatan Indians. The students will participate in scraping deer skin, gardening and canoe building. They will also explore mapping and the tools involved in making maps.
Contact: 378-2400
Field trip
Greenfield Elementary kindergarten classes will visit the Metro Richmond Zoo.
Contact: Dianne Barrett, 560-2720
Nov. 4-6
Event
Evergreen Elementary will have a book fair at Barnes & Noble.
Contact: 378-2400
Nov. 7
Safe driving
Parents and teens are encouraged to attend a safe driving program called Come Home Alive 7-9 p.m. at Meadowbrook High. The free program includes information about distracted driving, coaching tips for parents, an overview of the driver education curriculum, review of traffic laws governing teen drivers, information about insurance and safety reminders. Parents of 10th-grade students are the main focus, but all parents are welcome to attend.
Contact: 594-1762
Nov. 7-8
Student holidays
Students are not in school. Nov. 7 is set aside for parent-teacher conferences. Nov. 8 is a teacher workday.
Contact: 748-1405
Ongoing
Family reading nights
Harrowgate Elementary’s library will be open 6-8 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of each month for families to spend quality time together, share interests, discuss books and check out books.
Contact: Susan Bochman, 520-6015
Nominate a principal
Nov. 2 is the deadline to nominate outstanding principals for R.E.B. Awards for Distinguished Educational Leadership. Sponsored by the Community Foundation and R.E.B. Foundation, these awards recognize principals who go beyond the day-to-day demands of their position to create an exceptional educational environment. Winners will be announced in March.
Contact: www.tcfrichmond.org or 330-7400
Chess
The Watkins Elementary Chess Club will meet 8:15-9:10 a.m. the first Friday morning of each month in the cafeteria.
Contact: Becky Rose, 594-3519
Fitness
Swift Creek Elementary’s Jog/Walk Club will meet at 8:40 a.m. Tuesdays on the school track.
Contact: 739-6305
Student of the Month
Spring Run Elementary fifth-graders will be recognized each month with the Student of the Month program.
Contact: 639-6352
Peaceful School Bus
Woolridge Elementary is implementing the Peaceful School Bus Program, designed to create a climate of respect and cooperation on the bus. The program aims to build strong, positive relationships among students and bus drivers.
Contact: Nancy Drum, 739-6330
Make A Change
The Make A Change Club at Swift Creek Middle works to eliminate bullying and promote positive social behaviors among students. The MAC Club will work throughout the year to make a difference.
Contact: 739-6315
Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school health and fitness program sponsored by the NFL and the National Dairy Council. The James Farrior Foundation also supports Chesterfield schools involved with Fuel Up to Play 60. This year, six elementary schools in Chesterfield County — Hopkins, Jacobs Road, Davis, Crestwood, Matoaca and Spring Run — are piloting something new for this national program: collecting student data to see how Fuel Up to Play 60 improves health and fitness throughout the school year.
Contact: 748-1405
9/11 commemoration
A bulletin board at Elizabeth Davis Middle features photos of service professionals connected to the school. The photos include parents and staff members who are serving or have served as police officers, firefighters or military personnel. The photos will remain on display through Veterans Day.
Contact: 541-4700
Business and Community Resource Bank
The Business and Community Resource Bank offers an easy way to make a difference in schools by connecting people willing to share their knowledge with teachers who need classroom speakers or volunteers. Whether a community member would like to speak about his area of expertise, participate in a career day or mentor a student, the resource bank can make the connection with a school. To participate, fill out the resource bank survey at chesterfield.k12.va.us.
Contact: 748-1405
Mileage Club
Greenfield Elementary’s Mileage Club will meet at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Contact: Jennie Raugh, 560-2720
Mentors
Hening Elementary’s Shooting Stars mentoring program is entering its fourth year. The program matches students with staff mentors. Shooting Stars receives support from the Virginia Mentoring Partnership Organization through VCU.
Contact: Kitten Gilmore, 743-3655
Lunch wishes
At Hening Elementary, the Lunch Lady Program helps students who cannot pay for lunch. It is funded by contributions from the PTA, parents, staff members and community. Last year, more than 2,100 lunches were covered.
Contact: 743-3655
Book group
Providence Middle teachers are setting a great example for students: They are increasing their vocabulary by participating in Teachers ’R Reading book group.
Contact: 674-1355
Volunteers
Volunteer readers from Enterprise Holdings will read to second- and third-grade students at Hening Elementary on most Wednesdays.
Contact: Bethany Dancey, 743-3655
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
