Dear Nuckols Farm Families – 

I hope that everyone had a picture-perfect summer and is ready to return to what will be a star-studded school year. We are excited to welcome our Foxes back into the building. We have worked hard this summer to prepare for their return and another year of success.

Our theme this year is Lights, Camera, #LifeReady. In the coming year we will spotlight instruction and student achievements, capture and share the moments, and focus on fostering students of quality character. Our goal is to prepare our students to be #LifeReady and support them in their journey to greater independence. This year Nuckols Farm will set the stage for deeper learning by focusing on instruction that supports anytime, anywhere learning, instruction that is authentic and connected, student-owned, and community supported. We invite you to join us as we strive to provide our students the opportunity to be critical thinkers, communicators, collaborators, creators, students of quality character, and global citizens in order to become #LifeReady.

As always, it is our goal to create a safe and positive environment for all students each day. Safety is our number one priority at The Farm. We appreciate all you do to partner with us to ensure the safety of our students and staff.    

Below you will find some helpful information as you begin to prepare for the upcoming school year. Be sure to mark your calendars with the following dates:        

*Monday, August 26            Homeroom assignments and beginning of the year                                                forms will be available in Rycor

*Thursday, August 29          Open House

                                                Kindergarten: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

                                                Tours for New Families: 10:00 AM

                                                Last Names A-G (Grades 1-5): 10:30-11:30 AM

                                                Last Names H-Z (Grades 1-5): 2:00-3:00 PM 

If your child will be a car rider on a regular basis, you are encouraged to visit the cafeteria at Open House to sign-up and receive your hangtag. Everyone must complete this documentation even if you were a car rider last year. 

*Tuesday, September 3      First Day of School 

                                             School Hours – 7:20 AM – 2:10 PM

                                             Tardy Bell rings at 7:35 AM; class begins at 7:40 AM

Students are encouraged to ride the bus on the first day of school if they are going to be a bus rider in the coming year. Additional staff will be at the bus loop throughout the first week to welcome students and help them get to their classrooms.

*Thursday, September 19   Back to School Night – 6:00 PM 

I look forward to a successful school year filled with red carpet celebrations. Please be sure to visit our website frequently at http://nuckolsfarm.henricoschools.us to ensure that you are up to date on the latest happenings on The Farm. I look forward to continuing to build strong partnerships with you throughout the upcoming year as we support the success of our children. If I can assist you in any way this year, please do not hesitant to contact me. 

I look forward to seeing you Thursday at Open House! 

Yours in Education,

Crystal Metzger

Interested in other volunteer opportunities on the Farm? Be sure to complete the Volunteer Interest Form, available on Membership Toolkit beginning Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm. For a complete list of volunteer opportunities, check out the Volunteer Handbook . Questions? Contact Anne Kush.

Did you know that the 2019-2020 school year is the inaugural year for Watch D.O.G.S.? More information will be available this fall from Elyse Crockett, School Counselor. Stay tuned for this exciting opportunity to welcome dads and father-figures as volunteers in our school.