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Cafeteria Volunteers
Needed!
We continue to look at ways to support student behavior in the
cafeteria. Due to the size of our student population, extra attention is needed
to ensure students have a safe and enjoyable lunch experience. We are seeking
some parent volunteers to assist in the cafeteria between 12:00- 1:40 p.m.
Volunteers will participate in a brief training and receive an apron to wear so
that our students know they are a designated volunteer. If interested in
volunteering, please email Soli Rose at scrose@fcps.edu. Be sure to include your
availability during the times above as well as your preferred time of day for
training.
Fine Dining at Fort
Belvoir Primary
Congratulations to the following classes as they have earned Fine
Dining during their regular scheduled lunchtime! The students are excited to
eat on the cafeteria stage and family members are welcome to join. Please note
that this is an ongoing behavior incentive for the cafeteria as once a class
has earned 50 points, they start earning points towards their next Fine Dining!
February 9: Stapleton, Mutchler, Carpenter
February 12: Green, Hines
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Project Based Learning (PBL)
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Look at our Kindergarten students building bridges as part of the Engineering is Elementary unit, “To Get to the Other Side”! |
NNAT2 Testing for 1st Grade
The Naglieri Nonverbal
Ability Test Second Edition (NNAT2) will be administered to 1st grade students
on February 13th and February 14th.
Tuesday, February 13th - 11:45 AM: Borrelli, Michaud,
Beauchasne, Vereen
Tuesday, February 13th - 2:15 PM: Mutchler, Marino, Falstad,
Klem
Wednesday, February 13th - 11:45 AM: Hines
Make-Up Tests: Wednesday, February 14th
- Friday, February 16th
The NNAT2 is an abilities
test, so children are not expected to study or prepare for the test the way
they would for an achievement test. Score reports will be provided to parents
once scores become available. Typically, these reports are available several
months after the test is taken. The NNAT2 is a nonverbal measure of general
intellectual ability. The test evaluates a student’s reasoning and
problem-solving skills through the identification of patterns involving
geometric shapes and pictorial designs. The test is designed to assess ability
without requiring the student to read, write, or speak.
Celebrate Kindness Week!
February 12 - February 16
February 12: Make Someone Smile
February 13: Help a Teacher
February 14: Write a Kind Note
February 15: Be Thoughtful
February 16: Help a Friend
Library News
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Students are invited to “wonder” in the library.
The librarians post responses to encourage locating answers and
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After a library lesson,
Dolphins relax
and read in “The Quiet
Zone”.
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Our teachers and students are READERS! Although we were on
Winter Break for 2 weeks, our library circulated 3,872 books! The 5th highest circulation in
the county!
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Fort Belvoir Elementary School will be having the 3rd Annual Special Education
Boot Camp. The program provides parents of students with special
education needs information about IDEA (the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act) and the military compact. In addition, information will be
provided about how students are taught math and Language Arts in the classroom.
Details on how these subjects are differentiated for the needs of
students will be provided. There will also be staff here to discuss
social emotional needs for students and information about mindfulness.
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Who: This event is for
parents of special education students (both primary and upper school)
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When: Saturday, February
10, 2018
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Time: 8:45 – 1:00 PM.
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Where: Fort Belvoir Upper
School Cafeteria
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Lunch will be provided!
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Registration: http://tinyurl.com/OPSPED
FLU Activity
For the past nine weeks, the Virginia Department of Health has
reported widespread flu activity and Fairfax County continues to see high
levels of influenza activity in our community. Fairfax County Health Department
works very closely with FCPS to monitor and respond to increases in influenza
activity. The Health Department recommends everyone 6 months of age and older
get vaccinated against influenza, stay home from school and work when sick, use
your sleeve to cover coughs and sneezes, and wash your hands thoroughly after
using the bathroom and before preparing/eating food.
How to Get Through Flu Season? Do the Bump! Do the bump! Our Health
Department encourages you to bump elbows instead of shaking hands, among other
ways to avoid germs.
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This week’s mystery staff member loves the beach. He
grew up in Birmingham, Alabama and loves to cook. His favorite food is lasagna!
An ideal day for him would be relaxing on the deck in the summer with his dog
RJ. Can you guess who this is?
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Last Week’s Mystery Staff Member was Jessica Sims,
PAC IA!
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It's that time of year
again! Sales for the 2017-2018 yearbook have begun. Order forms
were sent home in each student’s Thursday Folders.
You can complete the order
form and send it with your payment to your child's teacher or order online at: http://www.jostens.com
The cut-off date for all
pre-sales will be Friday, March 9. The books will be sold at $18.00
per book.
With the purchase of a
yearbook your students will be able to remember and enjoy their teachers,
friends and the wonderful memories they've made throughout the year!
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Online eBooks |
Did you know that your child has access to hundreds of books
online? To access online book libraries (eBooks):
MyOn: https://www.myon.com/ (fcps network/ fcps
password)
Tumblebooks: http://www.tumblebooklibrary.com
Pebble Go: https://www.pebblego.com/choose (fcps/ fcps)
Inclement Weather
Accompanying the dropping temperatures, comes the possibility of
inclement weather that could result in school closings or delays. FCPS provides
information about closings and delays in many ways including:
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Upcoming Dates:
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February 9, 16 & 23:
PTO- Popcorn Friday
February 10: Special
Education Boot Camp, 8:45 - 1:00, Fort Belvoir Upper, cafeteria
February 13 & 14:
NNAT2, Grade 1 Testing (see schedule within newsletter)
February 19: President’s
Day, No School
February 21: PTO- Working
Together Wednesday
February 26: PTO- Evening
Meeting at Upper
February 26- March 2: Read Across America Week
Coming in Spring 2018: Primary School Kids Lab after-school
program
Sincerely,
Fort Belvoir Primary Administration
Kate Graham, Christie Yarn, Jen Fallert
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