All up to date information regarding sports tryouts will be posted on the athletics page.  Check there for team information.

ATTENTION Moody Students and Parents

TRIP OF A LIFE TIME

Are you looking for a great and unique trip of a lifetime?  Why not join your friends on an unforgettable “Galapagos Island Adventure.”  You and your friends will have the opportunity to take a FUN and EDUCATIONAL trip to Ecuador this coming Spring Break.

This unforgettable tour explores one of South America’s most spectacular and bio-diverse areas. You’ll visit the Darwin Research Station, snorkel at La Loberia Beach, observe sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies and lava lizards, and visit the Giant Tortoise Breeding Center.  This trip also includes hiking, beach excursions, shopping and many more activities. This trip provides an experience of learning and adventure with components of science and the Spanish language.

We will have an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in room 218.

Students can sign up at www.explorica.com/Mitchell‐6687 at any time (they don’t have to wait until the parent meeting if they know they are going).

Please contact Ms. Mitchell or Senorita Meza for more information.  Don’t miss out on all the fun and discovery that awaits!   Space is limited, so sign-up today!

Thanks,

Ms. Mitchell and Senorita Meza

This is an important message for families of students who use bus transportation:

First day of school is almost here! Our drivers have been working hard to rehearse their routes and make sure Sept. 3 is the beginning of a great week. With that in mind, we ask for your patience next week as some buses may experience delays. Here’s why, along with answers to some other frequently asked questions.

What can I expect during the first week of school?

Thousands of Kindergarten and preschool students are riding a school bus for the very first time. We take extra care with these students, such as requiring authorized adults to show ID in order to get them off the bus in the afternoon. Afternoon delays are inevitable as parents become accustomed to our process, and as our drivers meet many of these families for the first time. In limited instances, bus delays may become very lengthy on the first couple of days, but those delays should quickly shorten as everyone gets used to the new routine.

We also realize that the first week of school can often be filled with emotional moments and “must get” photo opportunities. Sometimes this will result in buses being behind schedule.

Where can I find bus information?

Bus stop information is now available on our website as well as through Rycor Online Forms and PowerSchool. We recommend students be at their morning bus stop five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive. Please review bus stop safety procedures and follow the direction of bus drivers.

Will you let me know if the bus is running 10-15 minutes late?

Pupil Transportation staff makes every effort to notify parents of significantly late buses through School Messenger text messages. For more information on our automated communication methods, click here to visit the Communications and Community Engagement page 

What if I need to call someone in the Transportation department?

If you would like to speak to someone in our Transportation department, you can do that too by calling one of our zone offices. Henrico is a big county that is served by several different transportation zones. To find the zone office that is responsible for your student’s school, click here.

How do I make a formal request regarding my student’s transportation?

Transportation staff receives hundreds of written requests from parents in September. Parents should complete the “School Bus Request Form,” also linked on the web page.  Priority will be placed on assigning new or recently moved students. Requests for changes to bus stop locations will be addressed as a lower priority.

Here’s to a great 2019-20 school year!

Josh Davis
Director, Pupil Transportation

The physical science classes are in need of clean, empty, two liter, plastic bottles! If you have any bottles that fit this description, please send them in and deliver them to your physical science teacher or the library!

What is Anonymous Alerts?

The Anonymous Alerts safety and anti-bullying reporting system helps combat negative activity in schools by empowering students to speak up. Social and peer pressure are some of the hardest obstacles for students to overcome.

The system allows for one-way or two-way anonymous encrypted communication between those submitting reports (students, parents or community members) and school division administration and staff members. System users have the option to remain anonymous or reveal their identity when submitting a report.

How does it work?

To use the new app, students, parents or others simply visit the Henrico County Public Schools website and click on the “Anonymous Alerts” button or the text link to submit a report expressing a concern. Anonymous Alerts apps can be downloaded directly from the Apple, Google Play or Chrome stores.

Users enter Henrico Schools’ Anonymous Alerts activation code – Henrico – and select the school to which the message should go. Informational posters explaining how to use the system will be displayed in HCPS schools and offices.

To send reports from the internet, go to: https://report.anonymousalerts.com/henrico.

To send a report from your phone:

• Download the free Anonymous Alerts app from the Apple Store, Google Play store or Chrome store.
• Launch the app and enter the activation code, Henrico.
• Send important reports to school officials.
• If desired, add a screenshot, photo or video about the incident.

Dear Parents,

At George H. Moody, we have students who have severe peanut/bean allergies.  These students must avoid all peanut/bean products, such as peanut butter crackers, packaged peanuts, etc.  This is the only way to prevent a life-threatening allergic reaction for these students.  We are asking for your assistance in providing a safe learning environment for all of our students.

The greatest potential for exposure to peanut/bean products is when the students are in school.  We are asking you to please be mindful of this when providing food items for your child to eat during snack time, field trips, school dances, or other activities that may occur before, during, or after school.  Please remind your child that the sharing of any food item is prohibited because of the potential risk of allergic reactions for the students who have these allergies.

Lunch is always served in the cafeteria and your child may bring peanut/bean products for lunch, since there is a designated peanut/bean table.  This plan will help maintain safety while allowing non-allergic classmates to enjoy peanut/bean products in a controlled environment.

We appreciate your support and cooperation.

Ms. Purcell, RN
School Nurse

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! Parents/guardians have the option to apply for free and reduced lunches online or by paper applications. Want to save time? Apply online! The new website for free and reduced lunch applications is:

www.henricova.schoollunchapp.com

Please note that the application has been submitted successfully if you receive a confirmation number. You can use your confirmation number to check your application status at:

www.schoollunchstatus.com.

Questions or concerns? Contact the cafeteria manager at 804-261-5015 ext. 4.

Have a wonderful school year!