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September 2024

Welcome back GYSA Parents and Students!

We have been back in school for almost 6 weeks!  PowerSchool grades should reflect mid nine-weeks averages. If you have questions, please reach out to our teachers to discuss your concerns, but as always if questions arise, you can also reach us at lahill@henrico.k12.va.us & jhwillia@henrico.k12.va.us or at school: 804-515-1100.

Important Upcoming Dates:

  • Student Holidays

    • October 3 (Student/Staff Holiday)

    • October 14 (Student Holiday/Staff Professional Learning Day)

    • October 23 (Student Half Day/End of Quarter 1)

  • Specialty Center Information and Timeline

    • October 1:  Virtual Information Session hosted by HCPS.  Please visit https://www.henricoschools.us/page/information-sessions for more information about this session and the application process.  You can also contact the Wilder Counseling Department for more information.

    • October 10:  Specialty Center Information Night for 8th grade GYSA Students.  Come visit with former GYSA alumni who are now enrolled in a variety of speciality centers across the division.  Hear about their experiences and ask questions.  

  • Chess and Strategy Game Expo at The Oak Complex

    • October 15 from 5-7PM.  Please see the flyer for more information.

  • Scholastic Book Fair

    • October 9-18 at Wilder

Innovation Visits Challenge Discovery:

Sixth and seventh grade students began the year in Innovation with some team building lessons.  These lessons were designed to help students get to know each other and begin and/or continue to develop new friendships.  Upon completion of the in-class lessons, students traveled to the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center to put their skills into action with the help of Challenge Discovery.  Students played games and problem- solved, working together to meet and overcome a variety of challenges.  See some pictures from the day below:

If we can be of any assistance, please reach out!  Please be sure to continue to read the Wilder communications that come out weekly from Mrs. Segar.  We will be back at the end of October with our next update!

Linda Hill
GYSA Administrator
lahill@henrico.k12.va.us

Jane Williams
GYSA Onsite Coordinator
jhwillia@henrico.k12.va.us