This is your source for the quizzes, long-term assignments/projects, and test for 5th grade. We are still working on implementing this new calendar; it is not yet complete.
These major due dates are provided as a convenience to students and parents. Students are expected to keep their agendas up-to-date as part of learning good study habits and should not rely solely on the hall calendar or web deadlines page to keep track of assignments.
This is your source for the quizzes, long-term assignments/projects, and test for 6th grade. We are still working on implementing this new calendar; it is not yet complete.
These major due dates are provided as a convenience to students and parents. Students are expected to keep their agendas up-to-date as part of learning good study habits and should not rely solely on the hall calendar or web deadlines page to keep track of assignments.
This is your source for the quizzes, long-term assignments/projects, and test for 7th grade. We are still working on implementing this new calendar; it is not yet complete.
These major due dates are provided as a convenience to students and parents. Students are expected to keep their agendas up-to-date as part of learning good study habits and should not rely solely on the hall calendar or web deadlines page to keep track of assignments.
This is your source for the quizzes, long-term assignments/projects, and test for 8th grade. We are still working on implementing this new calendar; it is not yet complete.
These major due dates are provided as a convenience to students and parents. Students are expected to keep their agendas up-to-date as part of learning good study habits and should not rely solely on the hall calendar or web deadlines page to keep track of assignments.
James River Day School photos are available for JRDS parents on SmugMug.com. We will be updating this frequently as new pictures are taken, so check in from time to time. To see the photos go to http://jrds.smugmug.com/ and enter the password that was sent out to parents. The password is case sensitive. If you need the password, please call or email Ann Parker (434.384.7385 or parker_a@jamesriverdayschool.org).
To safeguard our children, James River commits that: 1) We do not and will not put a child's name with a photo of that child. 2) We will password protect the SmugMug site and only give the address/password of our SmugMug website to JRDS families and faculty/staff.
We ask that this login information be kept private. Please don't forward the web address and password. If you'd like to share a photo with friends or family members, you do have the option to purchase the photos.
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Second graders have been learning the basics of good writing. They brought in their favorite stuffed animals as a source of inspiration. They discussed what kind of words might convey the importance of those stuffed animal in their lives. Some thought their animals were soft, some thought theirs had become a bit shabby or well-loved, and other students thought their animals were magnificent.
Each year, some of our students submit work to the Randolph College Science Festival Regional Science and Math Poetry Competition. Out of the more than 1200 entries from K-12 students in the region this year, James River had 11 students and alumni reach the finals. They were all amazing to read. The poems were judged by the majors and faculty in creative writing at Randolph College.
This year, James River Day School celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the Thankful Hearts Feast and Canned Food Drive. Thankful Hearts is a community service project that we can be proud of and a holiday gathering that brings James River together: students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, and friends. Like most successful projects, it has been an evolution, with new moms bringing new ideas along the way, refining both the Canned Food Drive and the Thankful Hearts Feast. The history of the Thankful Hearts is filled with warm and funny stories worth sharing.
Sumdog is an online math website that the school uses to enhance our already outstanding mathematics curriculum. As the Sumdog website says, “Sumdog's educational games motivate your students to practice math.” And motivate they do! The second grade participated in Sumdog’s May 10-16 National Math Contest this week. The results: a total of 21 students successfully answered 9,660 questions. That is an average of 460 problems per child in one week! Those are some motivated kids! And they loved it. The school plans to expand the use of this highly motivational web tool next year.
Congratulations to the Boys' Lacrosse Team for being crowned champions of the Grymes Memorial Tournament this past Saturday, May 4. The team earned victories against Fuqua and Steward to gain the title. The Lady Cardinals also had a win against Roanoke Valley on Friday evening, May 3.
James River was fully reaccredited by the Virginia Association of Independent Schools last spring. In conjunction with the reaccreditation visit, teacher Lisa Davenport made this short video presentation. It gives a quick look at the wonderful, happy, teaching/learning place that James River is. Take a look!
We have a fantastic line-up of camps for this summer. You can sign up for the camps of your choice by completing the Summer Camp Enrollment & Medical Form and sending it in with your check. Download the Enrollment & Medical Form. This is a fillable pdf. So, fill it in electronically, print, sign & put with your check for the camps you choose! Details on the camps are found below.
Scholastic Book Fair Hours Monday, April 29: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Family Evening: 5:30 to 8 p.m. - Come see the science experiments, sign up for door prizes, and enjoy refreshments while shopping. Wednesday, May 1: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday, May 2: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Morning Family Event: 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. - Come enjoy a bagel and some books! There will be coffee, too! Friday, May 3: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Monday, May 6: 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Pack up the fair. Many hands make light the work!
We have a very vigorous Parents' Association (PA) and encourage all parents (and even grandparents, aunts, and uncles) to participate. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Natalie Langley, our Volunteer Coordinator.
Please feel free to contact any of the PA officers or committee chairs listed below with questions or suggestions.
Art has jumped into community outreach this year. Second grade Valentine artwork was on display at Market at Main in January and February. Seventh graders made pottery bowls as an outreach project which were be donated to the Daily Bread “Empty Bowls” Fundraiser in March.
The music programs have many performances and activites planned in the coming months. The orchestra is working hard on new pieces for performance later this spring. Mrs. Barnes would like to enter qualified strings players in the Spring String Orchestra Camp at JMU in May. Ms. Dougherty and the MS Musical cast are working hard toward their performance on February 28. The band continues to practice new music and we had three students selected to attend the Virginia Tech Honors Band weekend during the winter. One student made 13th chair clarinet in the Bronze band, another earned 1st chair alto saxophone in the Bronze band, and the third attained 6th chair in the Silver band. Congratulations to these talented musicians!
Upcoming Fine Arts Events * Fourth Grade Play - Thursday, April 18, 2013 * Biennial James River Alumni, Family, & Faculty/Staff Art Show opens on Grandparents' Day, April 19, with a reception in the Taylor Media Center beginning at 10 a.m. The show continues through Friday, April 26. If you would like to share your artistry with the James River community, an entry form is available for download. * Cardinal Arts Concert, Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 7 p.m. * Kindergarten Play - Thursday, May 23, 2013
Art and music are growing at James River and we appreciate the support of the Fine Arts Booster members! We want to keep you posted on upcoming events and let you know it’s not too late to join! If you have any questions about whether you are a member, questions about your membership or suggestions, please contact Susan Foster, Fine Arts Boosters Chair. And thanks to those of you who are already charter members. Please help us grow by encouraging your friends to support the arts at James River!
At James River Day School, we value all of the friendships that have been made here throughout the years. We welcome you back to campus for a visit or to support one of our many programs.
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The Career Shadowing Experience is an off-campus learning project designed to expose each eighth grade student to a vocation about which the student expresses a high degree of interest.
James River Day School cherishes children and challenges them to become scholars, leaders, and citizens for the 21st century, in a community of academic excellence.
What do you get when you combine younger students with older students, add hot cocoa, and stir in a great story? You get Cardinal Cocoa Storytime!
Second graders have been learning the basics of good writing. They brought in their favorite stuffed animals as a source of inspiration. They discussed what kind of words might convey the importance of those stuffed animal in their lives. Some thought their animals were soft, some thought theirs had become a bit shabby or well-loved, and other students thought their animals were magnificent.
