New Resource for Freeman Families.

The cost of living has increased recently, and this has put extra pressure on all families in our community.

In partnership with The Welborne Community Pantry and The Three Chopt Pantry, we have set up a resource here on campus to help provide supplemental food and clothing for those who needs it.

We now have a pantry of shelf-stable foods, clothes, personal items, and shoes available for any student and their families who need it. We know this can be an uncomfortable thing to talk about and we are very flexible on how and when you access the pantry. We will provide a backpack for students to take home items, or we can arrange for families to pick-up also.

Students can ask a favorite teacher, their school counselor, or any trusted adult. They can also send Mr. Graeme Byrne a private message on Schoology or by email.

In addition, families can also access fresh produce, bread, meats, dairy and other foods directly from our community partners on Monday and Tuesday evenings. Contact details below:

Mr. Graeme Byrne Freeman School Counseling.

Ph: 804-637-3709 Email: gjbyrne@henrico.k12.va.us

Welborne United Methodist Church, 920 Mayberry Dr, RVA 23229

Ph: 804-740-7128 Email: pantry@welbornechurch.org

Drive up service is held on Monday’s from 5pm to 6.30pm

https://welbornechurch.org/programs/missions/food-box/

Three Chopt Presbyterian Church, 9315 Three Chopt Rd, RVA 23229

Ph: 804-270-5452 Email: hello@threechoptchurch.org

Drive up service is held on Tuesday’s from 5pm to 6.30pm

https://threechoptchurch.org/serve-others/local-community/

Phone: 804-673-3709

Website: tinyurl.com/dsfcounseling

• Liz Puckett, School Counselor, Last Names: A-Cr

ebpuckett@henrico.k12.va.us

• Morgan Meadowes, School Counselor, Last Names: Cu-Hen

memeadowes@henrico.k12.va.us

• Janet Smith, Director of School Counseling, Last Names: Her-K

jksmith@henrico.k12.va.us

• Susie Good, School Counselor, Last Names: L-Ph

slgood@henrico.k12.va.us

• Corey Hancock, School Counselor, Last Names: Pi-Sa

clhancock1@henrico.k12.va.us

• Charlie Williams, School Counselor, Last Names: Sc-Z

cewilliams@henrico.k12.va.us

• Graeme Byrne, Administrative Assistant

gjbyrne@henrico.k12.va.us

• Sarah Terry, Registrar

sdterry@henrico.k12.va.us

Graduation 2022 is on the horizon and planning for the All-Night Graduation Party (ANGP) is well underway!

This year’s ANGP will be held on June 16, 2022 at the Weinstein JCC. The party starts at 10pm and ends around 3:30am.

The Freeman high school ANGP is a tradition for the senior class. For over 30 years, parents, the Freeman PTSA, and the entire Freeman Community have been sponsoring this party, which takes place on graduation night in an alcohol and drug free environment. This long-standing tradition is something our graduates look forward to, and is the only party of its kind in Henrico County. This event provides the graduates with a fun opportunity to celebrate with their classmates and friends.

For those of you who are not familiar with ANGP, it is the 30+ year Freeman tradition on graduation night that provides a safe environment for the recent grads to celebrate together and enjoy one last event as the Class of 2022! ANGP is usually hosted at the Tuckahoe Y, but due to renovations this year, they cannot accommodate us. We are thrilled to announce that ANGP 2022 will be held at the Carole and Marcus Weinstein Jewish Community Center. We are so very thankful for this partnership!

This event is fully funded by donations from Freeman Families and corporate and community sponsors! There has not been a "true" ANGP since 2019 because of COVID and we are excited to bring the tradition back with gusto!!

We need YOU to make this happen for the Class of 2022! How can you be a part of this awesome tradition?

• Donate to ANGP on the PTSA website - https://freemanptsa.myhalix.io/pages/getinvolved.donatetoangp

• Join us at Hardywood (Ownby Lane location) on 2/18/2022 for Bands-n-Brews. All ticket proceeds got to ANGP - https://www.eventbrite.com/organizations/events

• Support as a corporate sponsor with a monetary or prize donation (see attached form).

• Participate in the Class Challenge! Classes of 23, 24, & 25 - Bring it on! The Challenge is for underclass families to donate at least $22 to ANGP. The Class that donates the most to this year's ANGP will get 10% of underclass donations deposited into their ANGP fund!

• VOLUNTEER - We need underclass parents to shadow the chairs for this year in order to be prepared for next year. We also need volunteers to set up ANGP while senior families enjoy graduation. Being a part of ANGP is a great way to meet people and have fun. Reach out to dsfangp2022@gmail.com to learn more!

Thank you to the following families for donating to ANGP

Cavallo, Coriaty, Davis, Gabriela Georgiadis, Hagan, O’Neil, Hendricks, Holland, Jones, Keller, Kay Larkin, McBride, Melissa McPherson, Miller, Monette, Murphy, Sangiray, Sanne, Savoca, St. John, Thompson, Van Lenten, Winn, and Shaia!

Thank you to the following Community Partners, Corporate Sponsors & Donors

Weinstein JCC, Lewis Cattle Company, RAINRAPS, Bistro804, K2 Awards & Apparel, The Steele Group Realty, Virginia Green, & RVA Pediatrics

With gratitude, The Class of 2022 ANGP Committee

EASY REFERENCE GUIDE TO ALL THINGS ATTENDANCE

DAILY ATTENDANCE

ABSENCES: CALL ATTENDANCE OFFICE (804) 673-3700 EXT. 1 TO REPORT STUDENT ABSENCES OR SEND A NOTE* WITH STUDENT UPON RETURN TO SCHOOL (TECH STUDENTS: CALL DSF AND TECH CENTERS FOR ABSENCES)

*NOTES FOR STUDENT ABSENCES: STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED 10 SICK DAYS PER YEAR (WITH A NOTE OR PARENT/GUARDIAN PHONE CALL); AFTER 10 SICK DAYS, A STUDENT MUST HAVE A DOCTOR’S NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED – IT IS HELPFUL TO BRING A DOCTOR’S NOTE AFTER A VISIT, SAVING PHONE CALLS AND PARENT/GUARDIAN NOTES FOR WHEN A STUDENT IS HOME SICK

LATE ARRIVALS: SEND STUDENT TO SCHOOL WITH NOTE (FROM DOCTOR [PREFERRED] OR PARENT/GUARDIAN) – LATE ARRIVALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE

EARLY DISMISSALS: IF A DISMISSAL IS KNOW IN ADVANCE, SEND NOTE TO SCHOOL WITH STUDENT (NOTE SHOULD HAVE STUDENT’S FULL NAME & GRADE, REASON FOR DISMISSAL, PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME AND PHONE NUMBER) – THIS WAY, STUDENTS CAN SIGN THEMSELVES OUT ON THE DISMISSAL LOG AND MEET THE PARENT/GUARDIAN IN THE PARKING LOT

IF THE STUDENT DOES NOT HAVE A NOTE FOR DISMISSAL, THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST COME INTO THE SCHOOL TO PICK UP THE STUDENT. THE PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST BRING A PHOTO I.D. TO THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE AND SIGN THE STUDENT OUT ON THE EARLY DISMISSAL LOG

NOTE THAT EARLY DISMISSALS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY PHONE, FAX, EMAIL OR TEXT – IN ADDITION, WE WILL NOT CALL A STUDENT OUT OF CLASS AHEAD OF TIME – ONCE WE HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE PHOTO I.D. IS ON OUR AUTHORIZED PICK-UP LIST, WE WILL BE HAPPY TO RETRIEVE THE STUDENT FROM CLASS.

COLLEGE VISITS

COLLEGE VISIT PRIVILEGES ARE EXTENDED TO JUNIORS AND SENIORS, AND WITH PROPER DOCUMENTATION, WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD EXAM EXEMPTION

PROPER DOCUMENTATION:

1. LETTER/NOTE FROM THE COLLEGE PROVING THAT THE STUDENT ACTUALLY ATTENDED THE COLLEGE FOR A TOUR/VISIT [PREFERRED] - MOST COLLEGES HAVE THEIR OWN FORMS, AND ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

2. CONFIRMATION OF THE SCHEDULED VISIT

3. IF A TOUR/VISIT IS NOT POSSIBLE, A PICTURE OF THE STUDENT TAKEN IN FRONT OF THE COLLEGE SIGN WILL BE ACCEPTED

Now more than ever, staying connected with the school and your child’s teachers is important to your child’s success in school. Henrico parents can create accounts to view grades and attendance information through PowerSchool, access assignment information through Schoology, and receive communications through the SchoolMessenger App. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to set up your access to these tools. If you need assistance, please reach out to our Innovative Learning Coach, Jessica Ciokan (jkciokan@henrico.k12.va.us).

• PowerSchool Parent Portal - click here then choose “Create Account” tab

• Schoology - click here for directions

• SchoolMessenger App - click here to sign up to receive school and teacher communications in one place. (click here to learn more)