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Ruby F. Carver Elementary School was one of the first all electric schools to be built in Henrico County. Construction was completed in September, 1967 with the program of dedication held on Sunday, April 28, 1968 at 3:00 P.M.
When the school opened, it housed grades one through seven. Before the completion of Byrd Middle School, there were as many as 350 seventh grade students at Carver. The seventh grade was moved to middle school in 1971 and the sixth grade followed in 1980. Kindergarten was added in 1973. The school now serves kindergarten through fifth grade.
The school was named after Ruby Fellows Carver, a highly respected teacher and wife of a University of Richmond professor. Mrs. Carver was born in Rochester, New York on April 26, 1922 and taught in Rochester until 1939. She taught at Robert E. Lee School in Richmond for one year and moved to the Henrico School System in 1942. In 1944, she moved from Ridge School to Paradise. That is, she began a school in the basement of the home of Dr. Thomas Patterson for whom Patterson Avenue was named. The home, which stands near Tuckahoe Elementary School, was named Paradise. After the first year, the basement was divided into two classrooms. After the second year, Tuckahoe Elementary was completed and opened. Mrs. Carver taught at Tuckahoe until ill health forced her to leave in September of 1963. She served children for 39 1/2 years. Her widower, Dr. Merton E. Carver, resided in Henrico County until his death in 1994.
Our first principal was Bruno Pais. Mr. J. Wayne Traylor was principal from 1971 to 1982. Dr. T. Alfred Parker took the position in 1982 and held it until his retirement in February, 1988. Mrs. Susan E. Brown then became principal in March, 1988 and was here until June, 1994. In July, 1994, Mrs. Rosa S. Adkins started as our principal until June of 2000. Mr. Philip J. Cantone took the position of principal in July, 2000 and was here until February, 2007. Dr Robert R. Siegel became interim principal in February, 2007. Mrs. Joanne Gutkin was appointed principal, effective July, 2007. Each hallway is named after the first six Carver administrators.
The faculty and staff of Ruby F. Carver Elementary School are dedicated to providing a learning environment which promotes the intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development of our students. Through a multidisciplinary approach, our educational program strives to provide students with opportunities for growth in a warm, under- standing, and positive environment.
Our program encourages responsible citizenship, in both our democratic society and in the global community, with respect for all world cultures. Opportunities are provided to stimulate creativity, foster inquiry, and promote curiosity. An atmosphere of mutual respect is maintained through communication and the cooperative efforts of students, parents, faculty, and staff.
We wish to foster a lifetime love for learning so that our students can lead full, re-warding, and productive lives. With the continued interest and support of our parents and community, our students are being challenged to reach their fullest potential.
Ruby F. Carver Elementary School, a diverse community of unique individuals, ensures that each child will experience optimal academic, emotional, social, and physical success while building a cooperative link between home and school. Our students will utilize 21st century skills while becoming lifelong learners.
7:20 - 7:50 A.M. Student arrival
7:50 A.M. Tardy bell
2:05 P.M. Dismissal bell for 1st load busses and car riders
2:15 P.M. Dismissal bell for walkers
2nd load busses are called over the intercom as they return to the school.
Students are not to arrive earlier than 7:20 A.M. under any circumstances, as there is no supervision until that time.
Students who arrive after 7:50 A.M. are late and must report to the clinic to get a tardy pass to class. Parents are asked to walk their child to the clinic for safety reasons. Your child can be dropped off at the car rider's circle until 7:50, but, for their safety, please do not drop children off in the parking lot or the bus ramp after the tardy bell rings.
To be as safe as possible, we ask that you follow these guidelines:
Morning-
We encourage you to use the bus transportation for your child.
If you do bring your child to school, please pull all the way up in the car rider circle to drop him/her off safely on the passenger side between 7:20-7:50 A.M.
If you park and/or walk your child to school, we ask that you please say good-bye at the front door or right by the sign that indicates the front office.
We encourage you to let your child walk to his/her classroom independently. It promotes responsibility and helps your child know where the “good-bye” spot is located.
It also allows the teachers to pay full attention to the students at this important time of day.If you must get a message to the teacher, please write them a note or leave a message for them to call you.
Afternoon-
We want all students to stay for a full day of instruction, however, if you must pick up your child early for an appointment or something special, we would suggest that you come before 1:45 P.M.From 1:45-2:05 the teachers are trying to provide closure to the day and end the day smoothly.The office helps in the dismissal process so that it is as smooth and safe as possible. They answer phones, handle bus information, and greet visitors for after school meetings.Our goal is to have a minimum number of early dismissals at this busy time.
We encourage you to use bus transportation (or day care vans) for your child.
If you are picking your child up from school, please pull all the way up in the car rider circle.Thank you for your patience as our dismissal process is slower in the first few weeks of the year.We start this process at 2:05 P.M.
If you park and want to pick up your child, we are considering that a “walker” situation.Teachers will be dismissing “walkers” at 2:15 P.M.We ask that you and your child decide on the spot where you will meet each other outside.It might be near the front door, however, it might be another spot since our walkers go out various doors.Make sure this information is shared with the teacher.
We ask that you do not go to the classrooms or wait in the hallways at the end of the day.Teachers must supervise their students with their full attention.We keep safety in mind as our first priority.
We are trying to minimize the congestion in the hall and in the office. If you do need office assistance, please enter the office and ask for help. We will be happy to help you. If you need to leave a message for the teacher, please do so. They will be sure to get back to you in a timely manner.
These dismissal times are approximate as bus schedules are modified on half days
11:05 A.M. Dismissal bell for 1st load busses, day cares, and car riders
11:15 A.M. Dismissal bell for YMCA and walkers
2nd load buses are called over the intercom as they return to the school.
Your child will arrive home on these days 3 hours before they do on a normal day.
Dates of Early Dismissal for the 2011 - 2012 School Year
Friday, September 28, 2011 Teacher Planning Day
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Start of Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, April 6, 2012 Teacher Planning Day
Friday, June 15, 2012 Last day of school
