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Ruby F. Carver Elementary School

10/18/26 Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/18/26 (12:00 PM)
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October 18, 2026

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Dear Families,

 We have LOVED seeing our students participate in One Book, One School with Odder.  The class otters have been going on a lot of fun adventures when they leave Carver!  Thank you for your support in this schoolwide activity.

New Information

Trunk or Treat this Friday from 5:30-7:00

Yearbook Cover Contest
The PTA is sponsoring a Yearbook Cover Contest.  Submissions are due October 26.  See flyer below for more information.

Library of Things
Thanks to our PTA and the Walk4JaneO support, Mrs. Karkosak will be launching our "Library of Things" where students will be able to check out take-home activities to do with their family.  More information to come!

Veteran's Day Celebration
We will once again be celebrating Veteran's on November 11.  If you have a Veteran that can attend, please see the flyer below for more details.  You can also email Mrs. Jobe with any questions (kkjobe@henrico.k12.va.us).

Gifted Referral Information
The gifted referral window will be open from Thursday, October 22, through Thursday November 12, at 11:59 PM. During this time, students may be referred to the gifted identification process by an educator, parent/guardian, community member, peer, or self. By submitting a referral, you are requesting your child be evaluated to determine eligibility for gifted services. To learn more about the gifted identification process, please click here: 26-27 Gifted Identification Information. To begin a referral, login to PowerSchool and click on forms. Follow this guide for instructions. Additional information about gifted programs can be found on our website: Henrico Schools Gifted Services Website

*Note: If your student is already identified in the area of General Intellectual Aptitude (both Language Arts and Math), the form will not appear in PowerSchool. Students  who have been identified for gifted services maintain this status while enrolled in Henrico County Public Schools and do not need to be referred again. 

Gifted referrals will not be accepted after Thursday, November 12. Contact your Gifted Identification Coordinator, Annie Francis (ajfrancis@henrico.k12va.us), with questions. 

Henrico Christmas Mother
If you are in need of holiday support, you can apply in person throughout this month.  Click here for more details.  We will also be holding a food collection from October 26 through November 13.  

Community Support
We are now collecting canned or boxed food in partnership with Lakewood through October 23.  Donations can be brought to Dr. Budny's office to be dropped off.  No glass jars or expired food.  

Fit For Life 7:20-7:35
10/19 Monday-1st grade
10/20 Tuesday-2nd grade
10/21 Wednesday-none
10/22 Thursday- 3rd and 4th
10/23 Friday-Kindergarten and 5th

ROAR Store Volunteers
We are looking for parents to volunteer at our ROAR store for students to trade in their points for prizes.  This will happen on Wednesdays from 7:20-8:00 outside of the cafeteria,  Click here to sign up to volunteer.

Staff Shout-Outs
Want to recognize a staff member for something amazing they did?  Fill out this form linked here.  These will be shared weekly with staff. 

PTA Updates

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Volunteer
Want to help out in the cafeteria as a volunteer during lunch? Click the link below to sign up. Make sure you have completed the online volunteer form.

Continue to Support the PTA
Want to support the PTA?! When you order Marco's pizza, enter COUGARS and a portion goes back to the PTA.
Click here to join the PTA
A colorful flyer for a Trunk or Treat event on October 23, 2026, featuring a ghost, a jack-o'-lantern, and candy illustrations.
A promotional flyer for Ruby Carver Elementary Fall Festival, featuring Marco's Pizza and a QR code for ordering.
A flyer announces a yearbook cover contest sponsored by the PTA, featuring rules, deadlines, and a theme.
Flyer for Carver Elementary School's Veterans Day Assembly on Wednesday, November 11th, 2026.
Great Clips coupon offering any haircut for $16.99, valid until 11/30/2026.

HCPS Family and Community Engagment

 

Upcoming Events

October 23-Trunk or Treat 5:30-7:00
October 28-Student half day (dismiss at 11:10); ROAR house rally
October 30-Book character parade 
Noveber 2 and 3-School closed
November 5-Parent conferences 2:30-6:30 (teachers will send out info)
November 9-School closed
November 11-Veteran's Day celebration
November 12-Literacy and Steam Night 6:00-7:30
November 16-Report cards available on Parent Portal
November 25, 26, and 27-School closed
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Don't Forget...

  • All Carver students will receive FREE breakfast and lunch daily should they choose. Students can purchase snacks and/or ice cream with money on their account.
  • ID Cards- ALL students will be required to wear their ID badge daily. These will be used for getting breakfast and lunch, checking out library books, and tardies.
  • Cell phones/watches- Please keep all cell phone and electronic watches in student bookbags throughout the school day. For further guidance, please see the Student Code of Conduct.
  • Attendance- If your child will be absent, please call the front office. If your child will be absent for a planned trip, you must notify Dr. Budny in writing (email kfbudny@henrico.k12.va.us).
  • Transportation-for any change of transportation, you must notify the office in writing-please do not just message the teacher as their focus is on instruction and they may not see your message; you can email jhbanks@henrico.k12.va.us and ckellison@henrico.k12.va.us
  • Birthdays-In an effort to celebrate student birthdays in a safe and healthy way, edible treats may not be sent in (cupcakes, cookies, etc.). If you wish to send in non-food items for your child's class, here are some suggestions: pencils, stickers, playdough, etc. Please reach out to your child's teacher for more details.
  • A new volunteer form must be filled out each year in order to be considered for a field trip chaperone or to assit in the classroom. See buttons below to complete an online volunteer form.
Volunteer Form (English)
Volunteer Form (Spanish)
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School Counseling and Student Wellness Information

Mental Health Resources
If you or your student are in need of community resources, click the link below to get more information.
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HCPS Safety Info

Anonymous Alerts
School administration and counselors monitor alerts that come in that may pertain to bullying, threats, or other concerns. To learn more about Anonymous Alerts and to submit a message, please visit: https://www.henricoschools.us/page/anonymous-alerts

Student Medications
Written parental permission on the appropriate form is required before any medication may be administered. The school nurse or clinic attendant must administer all prescription and over-the-counter medications (including cough drops, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and cold and cough preparations) in the school clinic.

For more information on HCPS safety, visit

Threat Assessments (For Self-Harm and/or Harm to Others)

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Parent Online Resources

ParentSquare--Download the app from the app store for your iPhone or Android

Don't forget to sign up for Parent Portal and Schoology. Please visit https://www.henricoschools.us/page/the-connection-online-services-and-resources for more information.

Securly--lets you monitor what your student is searching online through HCPS issued devices

For help in using these resources in various languages, please see this video as created by HCPS. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmkuVq2gTVMpvGNDAo7k94Q
 
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Contact info

Please reach out with any questions or concerns. Office hours are Monday-Friday 7:20-4:00

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