Springfield Elementary School

Events and Activities on Saturday, January 29, 2022 All PCPS events and activities scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022 are cancelled due to the inclement weather. Dates for events which can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you and we thank everyone for their continued support in the area of student and staff safety.

Are you interested in a job in Finance? Page County Public Schools has an immediate opening for the position of Finance Specialist. Check out the job description here: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=1891 Apply here: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx If you need more information, contact Patty Secrist at (540) 743-6533.

It’s time to order your yearbook! Order Online: Strawbridge.net Online Code: YB100869

Any PCPS parent or guardian who wishes for their child to opt out of wearing a mask needs to complete the Parent/Guardian Masking Opt Out Form. Click https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWXj1whJoOb0vs3o515YgKMBxWFwCRBrHlg-UOTMOjEhJ0uw/viewform and submit your student’s information. A separate form will need to be submitted for each child. PCPS asks that this be completed as soon as possible. If a paper copy is needed, please let us know.

Early Dismissal - Friday, Jan. 28, 2022 In an anticipation of inclement weather, all PCPS schools will dismiss at 12:00 p.m. today, Friday, January 28, 2022. All after-school and evening activities are cancelled. Dates for rescheduled events will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you and we hope that everyone stays safe and warm.

Weather Update for Friday, January 28, 2022 This message is being sent to inform you that weather forecasts are being closely monitored and it may be necessary to dismiss students early on Friday, January 28, 2022. If an early dismissal needs to be announced it will be done by 8:00 p.m tonight or by 9:00 a.m. tomorrow. Information about events and activities will be shared tomorrow. Thank you to everyone for your patience and cooperation as we make decisions with the safety of our staff and students a priority.

This is a reminder that tonight, Thursday, January 27, 2022, is the regularly scheduled school board meeting. The meeting will be held at the Page County High School at 6:30 p.m. and may be viewed LIVE on our YouTube Channel. This meeting is a Pre-Budget Hearing. Comments are due by 4 p.m. Please Note: If you plan to attend the meeting in person, masks are required. Thank you. Agenda: https://go.boarddocs.com/vsba/pcss/Board.nsf/Public Comments: https://forms.gle/SJEAw2vF7gbxQozL7 View LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGwjAug76Jk

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/25/22. https://5il.co/14rpe https://5il.co/14rpf https://5il.co/14rpg

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the link to read the letter regarding notice for 1/24/22. https://5il.co/14pp9

PAGE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS IS NOW HIRING SCHOOL COUNSELORS! Job Description: https://5il.co/b809 Job Opportunities Page: https://pagecounty.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx

This afternoon the PCPS central office received a phone call from an unknown individual who did not make a direct threat to anyone in the division but caused concern among the division staff. Out of an abundance of caution, staff contacted the Page County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) and Luray Police Department (LPD) who responded immediately. Appropriate steps were taken at PCPS schools to continue to ensure student and staff safety. LPD and PCSO personnel were present at all schools throughout the day and at dismissal. There will be additional law enforcement present at evening activities in the division. The LPD and the PCSO will also provide a continued presence at all schools tomorrow. We take all concerns very seriously and will continue to work collaboratively to ensure student and staff safety at all times.

5th graders at Springfield Elementary are learning about electricity. Students started the unit by exploring static electricity. The students charged a produce bag with static electricity by rubbing a piece of felt on the produce bag and the balloon. Once charged, they threw the produce bag up and held the balloon under the bag. Having both materials positively charged, they repel each other, allowing the balloon to control the produce bag suspended in air.

This week we will be honoring our principals and assistant principals for all of the hard work they do for our students. If you see them out and about, please let them know how much you appreciate them. Springfield Elementary School Principal: Craig Tutt Mr. Tutt has been the principal at Springfield Elementary School for three years. He is admired by his faculty and staff and the community he serves. There's not much he doesn't do for his Springfield Cardinals. Some fun facts about Mr. Tutt: His all-time favorite food is Sushi--Toro, Uni and anything Nigiri Outside of school he enjoys playing the guitar, watching sports on TV, and napping. Thanks for all you do, Mr. Tutt.

Possible Inclement Weather on Monday, January 24, 2022 PCPS is currently monitoring the possibility of inclement weather tonight that could impact our Monday morning commute to school and work. If a decision is needed to move to a two-hour delay, information will be shared with everyone by 5:30am. More information about our inclement weather procedures can be found on our division webpage or by clicking HERE. Thank you.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/21/22. https://5il.co/14m4c https://5il.co/14m4b

Please read this letter from Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox, on masking in PCPS. Thank you. https://5il.co/14m1f

Please read this important letter from School Board Chair, Mrs. Megan Gordon and Division Superintendent, Dr. Antonia Fox. Thank you! https://5il.co/14kj6

Good Evening. This message is to inform you that Page County Public Schools will be opening ON TIME, tomorrow, Friday, January 21, 2022. Thank you, and please share.

Per our health plan, we stated we would notify the public of any positive cases relevant to our school system. Please click on the links to read the letters regarding notice for 1/19/22. https://5il.co/14isz https://5il.co/14it0 https://5il.co/14it1 https://5il.co/14it2 https://5il.co/14it3 https://5il.co/14it4 https://5il.co/14it5 https://5il.co/14it6 https://5il.co/14it7

Thursday, Jan 20, 2022 Activities & Events Update All PCPS evening events are cancelled with the exception of the School Board meeting. Practices may be held at the school’s discretion but will end by 4:30pm. No student will be penalized for not being able to attend a practice due to unsafe road conditions in their area or due to a lack of transportation. Coaches will be communicating with players and families as soon as possible. Dates for events that can be rescheduled will be shared as soon as possible. Thank you.