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October <\/em>20, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PICTURE DAY<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Picture day is tomorrow! Order forms went home and you may also purchase pictures online at www.strawbridge.net<\/a> using school code PX520158. Any approved standard dress shirt can be worn on picture day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES \u2013 OCTOBER 30<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Conferences for ALL students will be held on Friday, October 30, from 9 \u2013 3. The Sign Up Genius email went out today and you can review it here. If you did not receive it, please contact Ayron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FACTS INCIDENTAL BILLING<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parents should receive an email indicating when charges have been added to your FACTS account. These incidental charges include field trips, PE uniforms, music fee, and League dues. Please make sure you check for these in your SIS portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DATE CHANGE<\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Middle School Holly Ball –> Winter Formal: Saturday, January 16<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NOVEMBER LUNCHES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Lunch ordering for November is open now through October 30<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

URBANNA OYSTER FESTIVAL \u2013 NOVEMBER 6 – 7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Only three more weeks until our biggest fundraiser of the year! We still need help for set up on Wednesday, all shifts on Saturday, and take down on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are unable to work, you can SPONSOR A SHUCKER and send in a donation to help cover the cost of FIVE professional shuckers we hire for the event. Last year\u2019s cost was $3,125.00.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sign Up Genius email was sent out, so PLEASE review the schedule and pick a shift or two. Children are not allowed under the tent. If you would like more information about the event, please contact Brittney Sgroi (445-5579).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FIRST TRIMESTER NARRATIVES<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Parents: First trimester narrative reports are coming home on Friday. These reports are thoughtfully composed by teachers to give you a good understanding of your child\u2019s academic, behavioral, and social progress so far this school year. Students will receive traditional report cards at the end of the trimester and will go home on December 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PATRIOTS PARENT BOOK CLUB<\/strong> \u2013 Friday, October 23, 8:30-9:15<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Discussion of The Collapse of Parenting y Dr. Leonard Sax:<\/em> chapters 1-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ISAC\/FALL ATHLETIC TEAMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Congratulations to our golf team for winning the ISAC Championship this year. Many thanks to our coaches, Dean Clarke and Randal Ginn, for all of their time and talents with our student-athletes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, thank you to Elizabeth Fowler (soccer) Savannah Goodman (volleyball), Chatham Murray (volleyball), and Dean Clarke (trap) for your help with our other fall teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHARLESTON WRAP<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fundraiser ends TOMORROW. We appreciate all of your support and encourage you to spread the word to your friends & family, near and far! The more people who shop, the more money we can raise for our school! Thank you for your help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! Student Preview Days are November 18 \u2013 19 and Family Book Fair Night is Friday, November 20, from 3:00 \u2013 6:00 PM. Shopping days will be November 23 \u2013 25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get ready for a reading adventure with the newest books, bestselling series, and kid-favorite characters. Plus, every purchase earns funds for our school. We can\u2019t wait to have you join us for the Best. Fair. Ever!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

17TH ANNUAL RAPPAHANNOCK RIVER ROCKFISH OPEN<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have a business or know of a possible sponsor, please contact Ayron. Thank you for your support of our tournament. To review the sponsorship form, click here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you would like to participate in the tournament, click here to register and for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold Level $1000 <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n