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Micah Back-to-School Gathering

Our back-to-school gathering takes place Thursday August 25, 2022 from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 1000 Blanton Avenue, Richmond. Let us know you are coming!

Principals’ Breakfast Vacation

Friday, April 29, 2022 | 7:30-9:30 am featuring Zinn Education Project’s Cierra Kaler-Jones Take a break, enjoy a full breakfast, chat with your peers, walk in our lovely garden, join us for prayers at 7 am if you like. This day is meant simply to be a time of respite and inspiration for you — …

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Micah Back-to-School Kick-off!

Friday, September 17, 2021 9-Noon, followed by lunch! Our children are in crisis. More than half are reading below grade level. If you’ve taken a pause during Covid-19, now is the time to come back. We miss you and the children need Reading Buddies! Location: Mt. Tabor Baptist Church, 2011 Fairmount Ave, Richmond Your Hosts: Rev. Herbert L. Ponder, Pastor; Cynthia …

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Connect to inspire: Cultural Responsiveness

Thursday, May 27, 3:30-5:00 pm, via Zoom Join the mentoring programs at Richmond Hill – Armstrong Leadership Program and the Micah Initiative – for another great joint Zoom workshop for mentors on developing best practices. Come out to learn more, share your thoughts and have fun. In this training your will learn how to properly …

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Micah Spring Meeting & Social Hour!

Thursday, March 18th 2:00-3:15 pm via Zoom RPS updates Story Sharing (bring your Micah moments!) Giveaways In recognition of Women’s History Month, enjoy spiritual coach Rita Ricks as she shares inspirational tips on listening to God and finding purpose and opportunity in these eventful times. Grab your favorite afternoon treat and join us! Reply here …

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Deepening the mentor connection Part II & III

Part II: What is Social-Emotional Learning? Thursday, October 22, 3:30-5 pm, via Zoom Part III: Best Practices for E-mentoring Thursday, January 7, 3:30-5 pm, via Zoom Join the mentoring programs at Richmond Hill – Armstrong Leadership Program and the Micah Initiative – for a special joint Zoom workshop for mentors on racial equity in these …

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Deepening the mentor connection

Thursday, September 17, 3:30-5 pm, via Zoom Join the mentoring programs at Richmond Hill – Armstrong Leadership Program and the Micah Initiative – for a special joint Zoom workshop for mentors on racial equity in these times. Share your thoughts and feelings. Learn how to identify the assets – strengths – of your students, their …

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ZOOM chat with Superintendent Kamras

Thursday, May 7, 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Pulling together for RPS children and families! Join Micah for a zoom chat with Superintendent Kamras, discussing the topic: Looking ahead to a new school year! With Special Recognition for Woodville Elementary School & Principal Shannon Washington Your Zoom link will be emailed following registration. [vfb id=11]

Delegate Betsy Carr remembers Micah co-founder S. Buford Scott

These remarks memorializing the late Buford Scott were made by Delegate Betsy Carr at the 2019 Fall Micah Kick-Off Meeting, on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. “Under Buford Scott’s leadership at St. Paul’s Episcopal church in the late 1990’s, the church decided to focus on a new outreach initiative. …

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Calling All Key Coordinators: Save-the-Date!

Volunteer Recruitment Training Thursday, February 6, 2020, 9:30 am-noon Have questions? We’ve got answers!  Join us for this unique opportunity to learn from these experienced pros — Tiffany Terry, former Micah Coordinator, and Alicia Meyer, St. Edward’s Catholic Church    Stay for a delicious lunch at Richmond Hill Retreat Center! [vfb id=10]