As expected, last week the HS redistricting subcommittee revised the 2 pairings they had been considering opting to move the entire Pemberton Corridor to Freeman HS in Pairing #1.
OHR and the Pemberton Corridor remain at Godwin in Pairing #2... at least, for now.
This is all the more reason for us to continue communicating with County decision makers in SUPPORT of Pairing #2! If you have a few minutes, please drop an email to Lisa Marshall and copy the following people:
trich@henrico.k12.va.us
mnhedrick1@henrico.k12.va.us
jfranz@henrico.k12.va.us
jlhigginbotham@henrico.k12.va.us
hmcdonough@henrico.k12.va.us
dbseargent@henrico.k12.va.us
hrfisher@henrico.k12.va.us
mcropper@croppergis.com
mgblumen@henrico.k12.va.us
redistricting@henrico.k12.va.us
Keep the message simple. Suggested points to mention include:
1. Our history and work to build community at Godwin HS
2. Continuity of academic and athletic programs between Byrd MS and Godwin HS
3. Godwin's projected student capacity drops in 2013, following "grandfathering" of students beginning in 2010
4. Support for Pairing #2!
We are planning a new round of community activities for OHR to get involved - more info to come.
In the meantime, here are a few important dates to mark on your calendar!
April 23: Redistricting Subcommittee to deliver recommendations to School Board
May 13-14: School Board Public Hearings (VERY IMPORTANT!!!!)
May 28: FINAL School Board Vote
Stay tuned for more information and updates.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thanks for Coming Out!
Thanks to all OHR residents that attended the HCPS Community Forums last week, and particularly those that submitted feedback on the 2 proposed pairings.
We had solid representation from OHR and Pemberton Corridor residents, and hope our continued participation in the redistricting process will ensure we STAY at Godwin!
As promised, all OHR residents that notified Kim Kerr that they submitted online feedback were entered into a drawing for a Southern Living Deck Party. Congratulations to Gene and Susan Dix of 9529 Oldhouse Drive for winning the drawing.
Stay tuned to this blog for updates, and more information on neighborhood happenings as the redistricting process moves forward.
We had solid representation from OHR and Pemberton Corridor residents, and hope our continued participation in the redistricting process will ensure we STAY at Godwin!
As promised, all OHR residents that notified Kim Kerr that they submitted online feedback were entered into a drawing for a Southern Living Deck Party. Congratulations to Gene and Susan Dix of 9529 Oldhouse Drive for winning the drawing.
Stay tuned to this blog for updates, and more information on neighborhood happenings as the redistricting process moves forward.
Monday, March 16, 2009
RTD: Hundreds turn out for Henrico redistricting meetings
Today's Times-Dispatch covers the HCPS Community Forums held last week. OHR resident, Laura Hennig, is quoted. Click here to read the story.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
NBC12 Coverage of Community Forums
NBC12 covered the Redistricting Community Forum held March 9 at Godwin HS. The Pemberton Corridor was represented, and OHR got a shout out on TV. This story ran on both the local Fox news and Channel 12.
There is no video available, but you can read the story here.
There is no video available, but you can read the story here.
Monday, March 9, 2009
HCPS Online Feedback Form
Current maps keep Oldhouse Run at Davis Elementary, Byrd Middle and Godwin High School – however, these maps are NOT final! You can view the two "pairings" on the right of this page.
Henrico County has posted an online form for the public to leave comment on the proposed ES, MS and HS district pairings. Be sure to click here and leave your POSITIVE feedback on the proposed maps.
The form asks users which pairing they prefer (again, both pairings have OHR in the same feeder pattern), and ask for comment on each pairing. A few points to keep in mind with these maps include:
1. Preserving the community we have helped establish at Godwin.
2. Maintaining the continuity of extra-curricular and athletic programs b/w Byrd and Godwin.
3. Limiting disruption of current Godwin neighborhoods because projected student capacity will be available starting in 2010.
It only takes a minute - please complete the online form, and make sure your neighbor does the same!
Henrico County has posted an online form for the public to leave comment on the proposed ES, MS and HS district pairings. Be sure to click here and leave your POSITIVE feedback on the proposed maps.
The form asks users which pairing they prefer (again, both pairings have OHR in the same feeder pattern), and ask for comment on each pairing. A few points to keep in mind with these maps include:
1. Preserving the community we have helped establish at Godwin.
2. Maintaining the continuity of extra-curricular and athletic programs b/w Byrd and Godwin.
3. Limiting disruption of current Godwin neighborhoods because projected student capacity will be available starting in 2010.
It only takes a minute - please complete the online form, and make sure your neighbor does the same!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Redistricting Community Forums March 9-11!
The County will host three Community Forums this coming week seeking citizen comment on proposed school boundaries that will take effect in 2010.
Current maps keep Oldhouse Run at Davis Elementary, Byrd Middle and Godwin High School – however, these maps are NOT final!
We need full neighborhood participation at the Forums to provide POSITIVE feedback on these maps. Without your input, the maps could easily change.
The Community Forums start at 6pm and will take place at the following locations:
Monday, March 9 - Godwin High School
Tuesday, March 10 - Elko Middle School
Wednesday, March 11 - Deep Run High School
Please plan to attend at least one of these forums!
Current maps keep Oldhouse Run at Davis Elementary, Byrd Middle and Godwin High School – however, these maps are NOT final!
We need full neighborhood participation at the Forums to provide POSITIVE feedback on these maps. Without your input, the maps could easily change.
The Community Forums start at 6pm and will take place at the following locations:
Monday, March 9 - Godwin High School
Tuesday, March 10 - Elko Middle School
Wednesday, March 11 - Deep Run High School
Please plan to attend at least one of these forums!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
OHR Community Meeting this Wednesday, March 4
We will be hosting an OHR neighborhood meeting on Wednesday, March 4 to discuss the current redistricting pairings for our community, as well as next steps. Please make plans to attend.
Wednesday, March 4
7:15-8:30 p.m.
Tuckahoe Library Meeting Room
Contact Laura Hennig for more information.
Wednesday, March 4
7:15-8:30 p.m.
Tuckahoe Library Meeting Room
Contact Laura Hennig for more information.
Redistricting Update and New HCPS Community Forums!
Late last week the HCPS Redistricting Subcommittee approved allowing neighborhoods along the west side of Pemberton Road (including OHR) to remain in the Godwin High School District. This is great news, as up until this point the Pemberton Corridor didn’t even have an option to STAY at Godwin.
The Subcommittee passed two “pairings” that take into account Elementary, Middle and High School feeder patterns. As it stands, both pairings keep OHR at Davis, Byrd and Godwin.
It is important to note that these pairings are in pencil and can be altered or changed at any point. While we can celebrate this milestone, our work will not be done until the School Board votes on a final map in May!
The next step in the process is another series of Community Forums seeking public comment and feedback on the latest pairings.
We need a strong showing at the Forums taking place March 9-11 to support keeping the current OHR feeder pattern – in particular, keeping us at Godwin!
Here are the dates, times and locations of the Forums:
Monday, March 9
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Godwin High School
Tuesday, March 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Elko Middle School
Wednesday, March 11
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Deep Run High School
There will be new Maps to review and a questionnaire to complete. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend one or more of these meetings!
The Subcommittee passed two “pairings” that take into account Elementary, Middle and High School feeder patterns. As it stands, both pairings keep OHR at Davis, Byrd and Godwin.
It is important to note that these pairings are in pencil and can be altered or changed at any point. While we can celebrate this milestone, our work will not be done until the School Board votes on a final map in May!
The next step in the process is another series of Community Forums seeking public comment and feedback on the latest pairings.
We need a strong showing at the Forums taking place March 9-11 to support keeping the current OHR feeder pattern – in particular, keeping us at Godwin!
Here are the dates, times and locations of the Forums:
Monday, March 9
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Godwin High School
Tuesday, March 10
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Elko Middle School
Wednesday, March 11
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Deep Run High School
There will be new Maps to review and a questionnaire to complete. Please mark your calendar and make plans to attend one or more of these meetings!
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