Back to School Night, Thursday, September 24th. Parking Information Attached

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Important Notes:

Back to School Night is for parents and guardians.

  • Plan to arrive by 6:15 p.m. because school parking lots fill up quickly.  Overflow parking is available courtesy of the James River Bus Company lot on Allen St. between Broad and Leigh.   See attached map. Parking Information.
  • Parents should report to the school auditorium no later than 6:30 p.m. for welcome and directions for the evening.
  • Students should fill in schedule below for parents to follow.
  • Teachers will be providing specific information about their classes, not about individual students.  Parent-teacher conferences will take place on Nov. 3rd during which time parents may discuss child’s individual progress.

Class Schedule:

 

Period Time Class Teacher Room
1 7:05 – 7:15
2 7:20 – 7:30
3 7:35 – 7:45
4 7:50 – 8:00
5 8:05 – 8:15
6 8:20 – 8:30
7 8:35 – 8:45
8 8:50 – 9:00

 

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