Please consider nominating a staff member or five for one of the five values mentioned below:
HCPS is pleased to announce the second annual Heart of Henrico Award Program, celebrating employees who exemplify the five core values outlined in our strategic plan, Journey to 2030: Student-Focused, Belonging, Collaboration, Innovation, and Equity.
Award recipients will be honored at a special reception on the evening of Feb. 10 at the Advanced Career Education Center at Hermitage. The nomination window opens Oct. 30 and closes Dec. 14. All full-time employees are eligible for nomination.
Nominations may come from staff, students, families, and community members. The 250-500-word narrative should clearly state why an individual represents the true Heart of Henrico through their dedication, leadership, and values-driven contributions. Submissions should include specific examples of their actions, initiatives, or behaviors that reflect these values in their daily work. Nominators may include personal stories that highlight the nominee’s positive impact on students, colleagues, families, and the community. All submissions will be reviewed and scored by committees of HCPS employees, with final selections determined by these panels.
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*** New website information is coming soon!! Check out our school website: Sandston Website
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You do not need a Veteran to attend, we do ask that you RSVP. :) |
School Spirit Day: Wear Red, white, & Blue
See the RSVP at the top of the Newsletter. Please complete for all Veterans attending the ceremony.
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Veterans Honor Wall-Send in a photo with service information for the Veterans Honor Wall. You may start sending these in with your student; you will get them back at the end of the month. |
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Step into a world of fairy tales, folk tales, and family fun! Join us for an enchanted evening filled with hands-on literacy and math activities designed for you and your STAR student to enjoy together. Light refreshments will be served, special memories will be made, and if you're lucky, you may even catch a glimpse of Snow White and the Evil Queen making a magical return! |
November 9
- Student and Teacher Holiday - Diwali
November 10
November 11
- Spirit Day: Wear Red, White, and Blue
- Veterans Day Assembly, 9:00 a.m.
- School Psychologist Day - Mrs. Knight-Wiley
November 12
- Clubs begin at 7:40 a.m.
- 2nd Grade Learn to Swim Lessons
- Reading and Math Night, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
- Gifted Referral Window Closes at 11:59 p.m. in PowerSchool for Parents/Guardians
November 13
- Galaxy Day Celebration and Whole-School Field Trip to the Movies
- SES Spirit Day: Wear House Shirts, House Colors, and Show Your School Spirit
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November 17-21
- Christmas Mother Collection Drive
November 16
- Stop, Drop, and Read
- Report Cards Go Home
November 19
- Clubs begin at 7:40 a.m.
- Family Life Lessons for 4th and 5th Grade
November 20
- Family Advocate Day - Ashley Hockaday
- House Meeting
- Reverse Evacuation Drills During Recess
- 5th Grade Field Trip to VCU
November 23
- Stop, Drop, and Read
- 2nd Grade Field Trip to Henricus Historical Park
November 25-27
November 30
- Stop, Drop, and Read
- Henrico History Night, 6:00 p.m.
- JR Tucker High School (for 5th-grade students)
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Students who go above and beyond by demonstrating positive behavior and making great choices can earn a Positive Principal’s Office Referral and a special positive phone call home! |
Students in Pre-K through 5th grade need to be at school every day to learn, grow, and succeed. Please schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible.
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Quarter 2 has started, and students who come to school without their ID badge will receive negative points for being unprepared. Student IDs are required throughout the school day for transportation, meals, library check-out, attendance, and student safety. Please help your STAR student develop a daily routine to ensure their ID is worn or brought to school every day. |
NEW: Please dont forget to call your students in when they are out absent. You may reach the front office anytime day or night at 804-328-4055 you if you need to leave a message at night or before school open you can do so on the attendance line. Please leave your childs name and why they are out.
NEW- Please remember that anyone picking up your student MUST be listed on their approved pickup list. If the person is not on the list, we cannot release your student to them.
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Due to an influx of various incidents, it is imperative to ensure that your student(s) have an extra set of clothing in their backpacks at all times. This is needed for every student, every grade level, every day.
Our clinic clothing supply is low. If you are in the process of any Fall cleaning and have clothes that your student can no longer wear but they are still in a wearable state, we would love your donation and we thank you in advance.
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We want to welcome Mrs. Karen Shaia, as our School Counseling Board Sub. She will be here on Thursdays and Fridays for Ms. Eberhart through January.
Classroom lessons will be focused on Responsibility and Gratitude.
Our School Counselors are here to help support all students.
Please reach out to either School Counselor with any concerns.
lohiltz@henrico.k12.va.us
khshaia@henrico.k12.va.us
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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, Lila Hiltz, (lohiltz@henrico.k12.va.us) or Gifted Resource Teacher, Cameron Smallwood, (gcsmallwood@henrico.k12.va.us) with questions.
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- The Sandston Impact Committee meets to address school-specific family engagement and student support. We will meet every 2nd Thursday of the month . If it is different we will post the dates .
Our next meeting will be November 12th, 2:35pm
All are welcome to come !
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DADS OF GREAT STUDENTS
(family members, community members, coaches, etc)
We are off to a great Dog start with our WATCH D.O.G.S! If you would like to be apart of this amazing Leadership role in our school please contact Ashley Hockaday your Family Advocate ! I am excited to see this program grow in our school !
Interested in volunteering?
Email our Family Advocate, Mrs. Hockaday @ achockaday@henrico.k12.va.us.
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Upcoming Events :
All Together Tuesday: Roots Family Appreciation Awards Banquet
Tuesday, November 17 | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Oak Avenue Complex
Join us for an evening dedicated to celebrating the families who make our community strong. This special celebration will feature fellowship, recognition, inspiration, entertainment, and a delicious dinner as we gather to honor the roots that connect and strengthen us.
- Enjoy an inspiring presentation from our special guest speaker focused on family, community, and empowerment.
- Help us celebrate families and community members whose contributions have made a lasting impact. Award recipients will be recognized during a special presentation.
- The evening will conclude with dinner and time to connect with fellow families and community partners.
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We look forward to celebrating with you as we honor the families who continue to nurture, inspire, and enrich our community.
Families Growing Together. Community Thriving Together.
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Students from families who joined the PTA had a blast on Friday afternoon getting the chance to pie Mrs. Anderson in the face! We are so grateful for the tremendous support from our families and staff. In fact, this year we had more staff members join the PTA than ever before, and many of them especially enjoyed seeing the Principal take one for the team!
Haven't joined the PTA yet? There's still time! Your membership helps support student programs, staff appreciation events, family engagement activities, and so much more. Every membership makes a difference, and no volunteer commitment is required to join.
Our administrative team is already preparing for the next PTA membership challenge, and we need your help deciding what it should be! Have a fun idea for the next challenge? We would love to hear your suggestions.
Join the PTA today and help us reach our next membership goal while supporting the students, staff, and families of our school community!
Thank you for helping make our school a great place to learn, grow, and belong.
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Do you have anything you would like to see the PTA sponsor? Contact our President, Elizabeth Williams, at eewilliams1@henrico.k12.va.us.
All are welcome to our PTA Board Meetings in the school library from 3:00 pm-4:00 pm
Upcoming meetings:
General Meeting: December 17th PTA/Music Performance, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Board Meeting: November 10, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the Library
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Join the PTA today to help support activities at Sandston for students, staff and community members. It's only $6 to join and the join helps to bring events to Sandston like Fall Festival, our Winter Shop, classroom parties, Young Scientists and so much more! |
Help support Sandston when you join the PTA and shop at Kroger! |
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Keep an eye on this newsletter to find out all the details on our upcoming events here at Sandston. And please reach out to Elizabeth Williams (elizabethaellis@yahoo.com) if you would like to volunteer at any of our events or donate items to help make these events amazing for our students and families. |
We are incredibly grateful for the local businesses, churches, and families who continuously support our school community. We will proudly recognize our supporters here and on our social media platforms.
If you know of a company, organization, church, or individual who would be interested in providing financial support or donating goods or services, please have them contact:
Stephanie Anderson
📧 saanderson@henrico.k12.va.us
Alyssa Slater
📧 afslater@henrico.k12.va.us
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Community Partners
- Bob Robinson-donated extra clothing and school supplies for student needs
- Pastor Theresa-School supplies for student needs
- Recreational Parks-Autumn Festival-donated pumpkins to our staff and students in Prek
Business Partners
- Unplugged Game Cafe-donated coffee drinks to our staff lounge
Family Partners
- Sandston Families who dropped off candy for our Trunk or Treat bags
- Fogleman Family-Snacks for the Teacher's Lounge
If we have inadvertently missed recognizing your community, business, or family partnership, please contact Principal Stephanie Anderson at saanderson@henrico.k12.va.us.
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Students participated in two safety drills this week and did great!
There are no additional drills this month.
SAFETY HANDBOOK
SAFETY CONCERNS?
Our school has a safety committee that meets monthly to discuss safety issues and review practices that ensure our school is safe. If you have suggestions or concerns regarding school safety, use this link.
ANONYMOUS ALERTS!
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📚 Student and Family Handbook Reminder
Please take the time to review the Student and Family Handbook with your child.
These expectations apply when visiting the school for:
- Student drop-off and dismissal
- Classroom visits and volunteering
- Cafeteria visits
- Parent-teacher conferences
- School events and performances
- Office visits
- Any other activities on school grounds
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The school division calendar has important events, school closures and holiday information. Click on the image above for details. |
Our teachers and principal use ParentSquare to connect with families, share photos and provide timely news and announcements. Download the app today! |
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