Hi Griffin Families!  We hope everyone is in good spirits during this time of uncertainty.  Today all teachers have made assignments available to students in Schoology.  This will be the main resource we will use to post assignments and a communication tool between teachers, students, and their families.  This will also be a good time for students to complete any missing assignments prior to our dismissal last Friday, Mar. 13.  Lastly, if students are having log in issues, just get to the nearest HCPS school to access HCPS wifi and that should take care of it.

Stay healthy Griffins!

Concern about COVID-19 (coronavirus) has created a rapidly evolving environment where changes are being made quickly in the interest of public health.

Starting Monday, March 16, Henrico County Public Schools will be closed for students for two full weeks of school (through Friday, March 27). We will continue to assess the situation, and decide later if we need to extend this period of closure.

We realize this creates many questions about how students will continue their learning. We have a thorough plan in place, and detailed information about student learning will be communicated in a separate message.

Our teachers and staff will use Monday, March 16, to continue their preparations. “Virtual learning” experiences (digital and non-digital) will be available to students of all grade levels starting on Tuesday, March 17.

During this unprecedented experience, we will continue to do everything possible to ensure the health and safety of our community. The HCPS Facilities and Pupil Transportation departments will conduct additional cleaning of school buildings and buses, and continue to assess the best cleaning practices.

Additionally, for many of our students, the meals provided at our schools are a crucial part of their daily nutrition. Additional plans are being made to address this vital need across the Henrico Community.

Please know that this is not a decision that we make lightly. We realize that any change to educational schedules is disruptive and inconvenient. However, our priority must always be the health and safety of our students, staff members and community.

Again, more details about student learning will be forthcoming in separate communications. Visit the “COVID-19” page on our website for full information from HCPS.

HCPS TV caught up with Gilbert Hall’s 6th grade U.S. History class as they presented their rebellion propaganda exhibition

Watch Tuckahoe and Quioccasin play in the Unified Basketball League with help from Special Olympics of Virginia.

The 7th and 8th Grade Winter Dance will be held on Friday February 28th from 7-8:30pm!

Semi-formal wear is required (dresses, skirts, pants, collared shirts, blouses are approved, no jeans. HCPS dress code applies)

Tickets will be on sale in the library from February 24th -28th Monday-Friday. Tickets are $3 each.

Drinks will be provided.

Please make sure you have timely transportation to and from the dance!

Remember you must clear all library fines and overdue books to buy a ticket. Can’t wait to see you there!

Sponsored by the SCA

Photo courtesy of https://www.creecs.org/news-blog/2018/2/13/school-dance

Parents and community members – We are still in need of presenters for our school-wide Career Day on Monday, March 30th, from 8:00-11:15 AM. We would like to include a wide variety of careers and all are welcome. Please RSVP to this link: http://bit.ly/QMScareerday2020 as soon as possible so that our students can select their sessions. Please reach out to any school counselor with questions.

Image from The Museum School

♥This week is Spirit Week! Show your school spirit and have some fun! ♥

Monday: Sports team/ Sports jersey Day! Wear your favorite team apparel!

Tuesday: Tropical Beach Day! Wear something Summer-y and appropriate! (No bathing suits allowed)

Wednesday: Twin Day! Find a friend and be twins for the day!

Thursday: Sci-fi Day! Channel your intergalactic self!

Friday: Spirit Day! Show your school spirit by wearing your spirit wear!

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT AND HAVE FUN! WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE!

Sponsored by your SCA:

Henrico County Public Schools has established deadlines to request a variance to another school beginning with the 2020-2021 school year. The deadline to request a variance for high schools is February 17, 2020. For elementary and middle schools, the deadline to submit a request for a variance is April 15, 2020.

Registration opens on January 8

To register, click on this link:  http://www.tuckahoerebelslacrosse.com

• Open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade future Freeman boys
• Since 2002, Tuckahoe Rebels Lacrosse has develope future Freeman lacrosse players.
• Expectations mirror Freeman’s lacrosse program
  • Practice and game schedule- Monday – Friday, 2 games a week
  • Coaching quality- Jason Jacoby and Chris Avellana
  • Merit-based playing time
  • Competition- Local private schools, rec and travel programs
• Practice starts on March 2nd at Quioccasin Middle School and will run through the first week in April
• Fee is $325 and includes shooting shirt, shorts, and a practice pinny
• Boys Contacts
  • Matt Tatum-  mateotatum@gmail.com
  • David Bruce-  dbbruce94@hotmail.com  

QMS Night at Panera      

Wed, Dec 11th FROM 4:00pm – 8:00pm  /  Regency Mall

• Bring the attached Panera flyer or show an electronic version of the Panera flyer to the cashier when you place your order and Panera will donate a portion of the proceeds from your purchase to QMS.*
• If you’re ordering Online for Rapid Pick-Up or Delivery –  enter “PRFUND” as your Promo Code to have a portion of your proceeds donated to QMS.
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