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February 10th - 14th is VDOE Kindness Week! Join us as we create a "Community of Kindness" with a Gently Used Toy Drive to benefit our neighbors, The Boys & Girls Club! K-5th are invited to participate in a poster contest! Entries are due to Mrs. Pham or Mrs. Mahnke by February 12th!

💙💛 🐾 Please help us congratulate our 2024-2025 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Courtney Chandler! 🐾💛💙 Mrs. Chandler has been teaching at Abingdon since 2018, currently, she is one of our AMAZING Special Education Teachers! Congratulations Mrs. Chandler!

🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟 This week, we celebrate and thank our incredible school counselors for the guidance, support, and encouragement they provide every day. 💙 From academic advising to emotional support, they help shape brighter futures for our students! Take a moment to show your appreciation for your school counselor this week! 📚✨ #ThankYouCounselors #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek #GCPS #BetterTogether

Due to ongoing weather conditions, we are announcing a 2-hour delay for tomorrow, Friday, January 24, 2025.

Gloucester County Public Schools Cancellation Announcement Due to ongoing hazardous conditions on back roads, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, January 23, 2025. While primary and secondary roads are safe for travel, many back and neighborhood roads remain snow-covered and untreated. Our road assessment teams determined this afternoon that melting during the day, followed by overnight freezing, has created hazardous conditions. More than half of the miles traveled by our school buses are on these back and neighborhood roads, which are unsafe for travel. Temperatures are expected to remain below freezing overnight and into tomorrow morning, with minimal improvement expected before noon. Out of an abundance of caution and to allow additional time for road treatments, we have made the decision to cancel school for students. We recognize that parents are eager for students to return to school, and we share in that excitement. To prepare for the start of the second semester, all teachers and staff are asked to report to work at 10:00 am. Additionally, due to extreme cold, the potential for refreezing and continued hazardous conditions, all afterschool activities are canceled to ensure the safety of students and staff. The Gloucester County School Board Budget Work Session with Public Input, originally scheduled for tomorrow, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 6:00 pm in the T.C. Walker Auditorium Thank you for your patience as we navigate this winter weather together! Sincerely, The Gloucester County School District

Gloucester County Public Schools Cancellation Announcement Due to higher-than-anticipated snowfall and hazardous road conditions, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Our road assessment teams have determined that the roads are slippery and unsafe for travel. With temperatures expected to remain below freezing throughout the day, conditions are unlikely to improve. The safety of our students, staff, and community is our highest priority. Please stay safe, and we will provide updates as necessary. Thank you for your understanding.

Gloucester County Public Schools – Two-Hour Delay Announcement Due to anticipated weather conditions, all Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The National Weather Service predicts less than 1 inch of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. However, cold temperatures may increase the risk of icy roadways, potentially causing travel issues. Road assessment teams will evaluate conditions early tomorrow morning. Should road conditions warrant further adjustments, additional changes to the schedule may be announced early tomorrow. Buses will run their routes two hours later than normal, and all schools will open two hours later than their regular start time. We encourage everyone to travel safely and stay tuned for updates via email, text, and the GCPS website. Thank you and have a great evening. Anthony Vladu, Ed.D. Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent

Anna Harwood – Abingdon Elementary School This week, we celebrate Anna Harwood, principal of Abingdon Elementary, for her dedication to her students, staff, and school community. Thank you for making a difference every day! ❤️ #PrincipalAppreciationWeek #PawesomePanthers #GCPSLeadership

TOMORROW is our 2nd ALL PRO DAD Breakfast of the year! We can't wait to see you all there!

Gloucester County Public Schools Two-Hour Delay After careful evaluation by our road assessment team, we have determined that packed snow and ice on some back neighborhood roads make travel difficult. For the safety of our students and staff, Gloucester County Public Schools will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, January 13, 2025. Nighttime temperatures this week are expected to remain below freezing, which may contribute to icy conditions. Please remind your student to dress in layers to stay warm and comfortable throughout the day. We will continue to monitor road conditions early in the morning to ensure everyone’s safety. Your well-being is always our top priority, and we appreciate your patience and understanding as we navigate this winter weather together. Stay safe and warm! Anthony Vladu, Ed.D. Gloucester County Public Schools Superintendent

After School Activities Canceled-Gloucester County is under a winter storm warning from 7:00 PM on Friday to 1:00 PM on Saturday, with forecasts predicting 2 to 4 inches of snow. We expect to receive more updates from Wakefield, but the latest information indicates that precipitation will begin in our area between 7:00 PM and 10:00 PM tomorrow. Given the timing of the storm and the forecast of below-freezing temperatures through mid-morning on Saturday, all after-school activities are canceled on Friday, January 10, 2025, and Saturday, January 11, 2025. There are no changes to the regular school schedule.

Keep an eye out, slips are coming home this week!

Good Afternoon, We are pleased to announce that schools and offices are scheduled to open on time tomorrow, Wednesday, January 8, 2025. To ensure the safety of our students and staff, the district’s Road Assessment Team will evaluate road conditions early tomorrow morning at 4:00 AM. Should any adjustments to school schedules be necessary, we will communicate them promptly in the morning. Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to welcoming our teachers, staff, and students back as we continue to make 2025 a phenomenal year! Sincerely, Gloucester County Public Schools

Weather Update for Gloucester County Public Schools Based on National Weather Center predictions, additional snow, an elevated risk of excessive cold, and below freezing road temperatures predicted for tomorrow, particularly on small narrow back roads, Gloucester County Public Schools will remain closed on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. • All games and other student activities are canceled. • Essential personnel may be required to report to work by their immediate supervisors. To make up for the lost instructional time, Friday, January 17, 2025, will now be a full student day. The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. Thank you for your understanding and continued cooperation. Stay safe and have a great evening! Sincerely, The Gloucester County School District

Good afternoon, Gloucester families, Due to the National Weather Center’s prediction of snow and ice accumulation beginning Sunday evening and continuing into Monday morning, all Gloucester County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, January 6, 2025, to ensure the safety of our students and staff. In addition to the closure, all after-school activities, sports, and clubs scheduled for Monday are canceled. School buildings will remain closed, and no activities will take place. Please note that mission-essential personnel may be required to report to work at the discretion of their immediate supervisors. Our team will continue to monitor weather communications throughout Monday. Any updates or schedule considerations for the following days will be announced as early as Monday evening. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Stay safe and warm, Gloucester! Sincerely, The Gloucester County School District

Learning, Growing, and Leading at VSTE 2024! 🎓💻 Some of our incredible Computer Resource Teachers and Instructional Technology Resource Teachers (ITRTs) recently attended the Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference, the premier professional development and advocacy event for educators in Virginia. While at the conference, our team participated in sessions designed to enhance their skills and inspire innovative ways to integrate technology into education. They also joined a VSTE Certified Coach Meetup, proudly representing our division as all of our ITRTs are certified coaches! This conference embodies VSTE’s mission to promote excellence in education through emerging technologies, and our team is excited to bring these tools and strategies back to our schools. 💡✨ #VSTE2024 #EdTechLeaders #ProfessionalGrowth #GCPSITRTs

Decembuuurrrr has officially brought the cold weather! ❄ 12/6 is the Festival of Trees in the Historic Circle from 5:00pm - 8:00pm ❄ 12/7 is the Annual Christmas & Holiday Parade on Main Street! 3:00pm - 5:10pm ❄ VDH's Children's Dental Clinic will be here at Abingdon 12/10 - 12/12 ❄ 5 Days of Festive Dress begins on 12/16! ❄ SANTA'S COMING!! Santa Breakfast is on 12/18 @ 7:30am ❄ 12/23 - 1/3 is Winter Break!

🦷 Consent forms are being sent home this week!

📢 Attention Special Education Parents! The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) wants to hear from YOU! Your feedback is essential to improving parent involvement and enhancing outcomes for students with disabilities. 💻 Take a few minutes to complete the Family Engagement Survey to share your experiences with the special education process. 🗓 Survey Open Now! ✔️ Submit one survey per child receiving special education services. 🔒 Your responses are anonymous. Your voice matters—help make a difference! #VDOE #FamilyEngagement #SpecialEducation

🎖 Calling all 2nd grade families and Veteran's! We invite you to join us on Monday, November 11th for a special Veteran's Day celebration!