May 15, 2017

REMINDERS:

May 26 – 2 Hr. Early Release – Students Dismissed at 2:00pm.

May 29 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL!

A Message from Mrs. Edwards 

The “spinner toy” fad has begun to spin out of control.  The use of these spinning and clicking fidgets are disrupting the instructional program.  We are asking that these very popular and very distracting toys be left at home.  If your child has a documented learning need that requires the use of a fidget for instructional purposes, please let your teacher know – we are happy to help select an alternative management device.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation. 

SOL SCHEDULE

Kindergarten Registration Dates:

Thursday, May 25            4:30 – 6:00pm

Thursday, June 8             4:30 – 6:00pm

If you have contacted the school with your information, you should be receiving a registration packet in the mail soon.

Kindergarten Orientation Date:

Thursday, June 1              5:00 – 6:30pm

PLEASE NOTE THAT ORIENTATION IS FOR THE PARENT AND CHILD.

Student Placement Procedures for the 2017-2018 School Year

As this school year draws to a close, we start to consider class placements for next year. The placement of almost 700 students is really a group effort. Our specialists and classroom teachers work together to review and discuss information about each student in order to form classes that are balanced by gender, ethnic background, academic performance, and specific learning need. Our goal is to place each child in a class where his or her individual instructional, social, and emotional needs are met.

In order to achieve this goal, information provided by teachers and specialists regarding the student’s academic achievement, work habits, social behavior, and special services currently received, are carefully evaluated. Information about any special health issues and whether a student should be separated from another student for academic or social reasons is also taken into consideration.

If you have any information about your child and/or the type of learning environment you believe would best suit for your child, please share it with the principal in writing / email (lwedwards@fcps.edu) before Friday, June 2, 2017. It is important to share specific characteristics about your child(ren). Please do not, however, request a particular teacher as changes in personnel occur frequently due to a variety of reasons. Teacher assignments, therefore, are not usually finalized until the week prior to the opening of school. Please share any information or concerns you might have early in the process. Once even tentative class assignments are made it is difficult to make changes.

At Virginia Run ES, we strive to build classrooms in which we believe all children will learn best and be most successful.

Thank you in advance for your contribution, understanding, and support of this important process.

Lost & Found Please remind your child(ren) to look through the Lost & Found in the cafeteria as it is filling up quickly!

Art Walk Come check out your student's Art work, and enjoy an ice cream sandwich ($1 - can be purchased in advanced or onsite) at the Annual VRES Art Walk! The Art Walk will be on May 23rd at 5:00pm.

Donut Drive Thru Say What?!?! Donut Drive Thru? We will be having a Donut Drive Thru on Saturday, June 3rd from 8:00-10:00 am. Click here for the order form so that you don't miss out on this delicious fundraiser! All orders must be turned in by May 26th. The donuts are $8 a box (20% savings) and you can also order a certificate to be redeemed at a later date. Please contact Mindy Waltham-Sajdak with any questions at cawsmindy@gmail.com

Bingo Night Save the date for Friday, June 9th for our Spring Bingo Night! We're inviting friends and neighbors in the community as well so feel free to get in on the action and invite your favorite Bingo Buddy!

FCPS Excellence Award

Congratulations to Lauren Beebe and Rebecca Wyland for receiving the FCPS Impact on Others Excellence Award for their work with the summer bookmobile.

After their summer learning program (SELT) was canceled, Virginia Run teachers Mrs. Beebe and Mrs. Wyland took teaching to the next level by creating a bookmobile to reach students over the break. By partnering with staff, the Girl Scouts, the PTA and others in the community, they gauged interest and gathered donated books. Last summer, the bookmobile visited students every week and gave more than 3,000 books away. For the first six weeks, it served 70 students, on par with attendance at SELT. It also helped build relationships with parents who typically don’t come in and talk to the teachers, which increased participation at school events in the fall.

It was an overwhelming success and we are planning to implement it again this summer.

Calendar

May 15 – 6th Grade Pano/Rooftop Picture

May 16 – SOL – 4th Grade Reading

May 17 – SOL – 3rd Grade Reading

May 18 – SOL – 5th Grade Reading

May 19 – SOL- 6th Grade Reading

May 22 – SOL- 3rd Grade Math

May 23 – SOL – 4th Grade Math

May 23 – Kindergarten Field Trip – Police Station

May 23 – Artwalk, 5:00pm

May 24 – SOL – 5th Grade Math

May 25 – SOL – 6th Grade Math

May 25 – Kindergarten Registration, 4:30 – 6:00pm, Lobby

May 26 – 2 Hr. Early Release, Students Released at 2:00pm

May 29 – Memorial Day – NO SCHOOL!

May 31 – SOL – 5th Grade Science

June 1 – SOL – 4th Grade Social Studies

June 1 – Kindergarten Orientation, 5:00 – 6:30pm, Cafeteria

June 3 – Donut Drive Thru

June 7 – Kindergarten Poetry Night, 7:00pm

June 8 – Kindergarten Registration, 4:30 – 6:00pm, Lobby

June 8 – Strings Concert, 7:00pm, Gym

June 9 – PTA Bingo Night, 6:30pm, Cafeteria (Pizza/Concessions, 6:00pm)

June 12 – Field Day – Grades 3 – 6, 1:30pm

June 13 – SOL Reading Retake

June 13 – Field Day – Grades K – 2, & 6, 1:30pm

June 14 – SOL Math Retake

June 14 – Softball Game – Teachers vs. 6th Grade, 1:55pm

June 15 – SOL Content Retake

June 15 – Band Concert, 7:00pm, Gym

June 16 – Career Day

June 19 – 1st Grade EOY Party, 1:30pm

June 19 – 3rd Grade Ancient Civilization Day, 1:45pm

June 21 – Kindergarten Camp Day

June 21 – 6th Grade Musical, 6:00pm, Cafeteria

June 22 – 6th Grade Celebration

June 22 – 3rd Grade EOY Party, 11:15am

June 22 – Kindergarten EOY Party, 1:00pm

June 23 – 6th Grade Promotion, 9:45am

June 23 – Last Day of School!!

June 23 – 2 Hr. Early Release, Students Released at 2:00pm