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TODAY!!!! October 21st--EARLY RELEASE MONDAY. 12:55 dismissal

Students will be dismissed at 12:55pm.  SACC is open and students requiring supervision like last month will be staying until 3:55.  


A Message from the Principal

Hello BVES Families, 

I would like to give a tremendous shout out to our PTA for hosting an incredible Chili Cook Off!  Bringing back community events and opportunities to connect as a school is one of my main priorities and works in tandem with some family engagement survey results from last Spring where families shared their desires for more school and community events. 

Our Fun Run is on Thursday...we have raised nearly  30% of our $30,000 goal!!

Belle View has a new logo!  With the help of an amazing Belle View mom/daughter duo, we have launched a new logo, featuring a friendly bobcat who will grow into a Sandburg Panther and and West Potomac Wolverine.   

Employee award season is in full effect!  If you want to recognize and nominate a specific staff member for their hand work and dedication to student learning, please submit nominations here!

Proud Principal, 

Katie Pluntke 

 

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Attendance Matters!

Poor attendance (2 or more times per month) can influence whether children read proficiently by the end of third grade.

Belle View is gearing up for a "Fall into Great Attendance" Challenge for November!  Stay Tuned for more details!  You child will hear all about this from their teacher and our daily news show.

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From our Family Liaison, Mrs. Garcia

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first Family Coffee & Conversation on Friday, September 24. We would love to learn more about what topics you would like to see presented in future Family Coffees.  Please complete this short Family Engagement Survey to share your ideas!

Please join us for our next Family Coffee & Conversation-This Thursday, October 24th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library.  We will be talking about how you can help support student learning at home. Learn ideas for getting organized, promoting independence, and motivating your students. We will talk about ways to encourage reading and play learning games at home. Tips for parent-teacher conferences will also be discussed. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Let us know you can come by signing up here.  Questions? Contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, 571-501-8170.

Belle View Families are invited to the Free Fresh Food Market on Wednesday, October 23rd at Bucknell Elementary School (6925 University Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307). Distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables will begin at 10:30am and continue until the food is gone. We will be at the front of the school, Door #2. If it rains, we will be at the back of the school, Door #9. Bring your own bags. Volunteers are needed to help with distribution and breaking down boxes.  Please contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, (cell) 571-501-8170, if you can help or if you have any questions. (Please note 10:30am is the correct time, this is an update from the flyer).

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Mrs. Pena's 2nd grade class learning about the power of "yet".

Fun Run is only 4 Days Away!!!

This is our PTA's most important fundraising event of the year is coming on Thursday, October 24th!  The money is used for field trips, curriculum, school improvements, assemblies, and more!

Register NOW!  Donations collected online through October 27th. 

 First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at com. School Identifier: 5da0cdd5d6344

  1. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
  2. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
    • Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages
    • Post Facebook or Twitter
    • Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours
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What's Happening?

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TODAY!!! Early Release-Monday, Oct 21-12:55 pm

Thursday, Oct. 24-Fun Run-All Day

Thursday, Oct 24-Family Coffee-5:30 pm 

Thursday, Oct. 31 Story Book Character Day (Dress like a book character-no masks or weapons) and 2 hour end of quarter early release. Dismissal at 1:55.

Friday, Nov.1st-No School Diwali/All Saints Day

Friday, Nov 8th-Quarterly Staff Breakfast sponsored by PTA. Need details, email Jeff Foltz @ jvfoltz@hotmail.com  Sign Up today! Sign Up 

Tuesday, Nov. 19th-6pm-7pm West Potomac Pyramid Special Education Night @Belle View

 

Pumpkin Art by 4th grade!  Learning about texture and shadow in Mrs. Paris's classroom 

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PTA Updates

Join the PTA!

Sign Up Online!

 

October 24th Fun Run--Flyers coming home in Wednesday Folders! Get a head start: 

  1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at com. School Identifier: 5da0cdd5d6344
  2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
  3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
    • Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages
    • Post Facebook or Twitter
    • Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours

Click to edit this pFriday, Nov 8th-Quarterly Staff Breakfast sponsored by PTA. Need details, email Jeff Foltz @ jvfoltz@hotmail.com  Sign Up today! Sign Up Here!

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Weekly Staff/Teacher Feature

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Name: Ann Hardin

Position: 6th Grade

Years in FCPS/Education: 24 years in education, 18th year in FCPS, and 5th year at Belle View

Interest/hobbies: Cooking, yoga, “wogging” (walking/jogging), travel, reading, hanging out with with my kids, cats, and husband.

Favorite Children’s Book

The Day the Crayons Quit


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