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Dear Belvedere Family:
Winter break is almost here! Students have been continuously engaged in learning experiences that grow their skills across the curriculum and engage them in deep thinking. Please help us keep this learning going over the break as much as possible.
Some things you can do at home to support this are:
- Read with your child. This varies depending on the child’s age and reading skills. It can mean looking at the illustrations and telling a story, listening to your child read, taking turns reading, reading to your child, or listening to your child share about his or her reading.
- Encourage your child to write. This can include writing letters, keeping a journal, drawing and writing about the picture, and writing lists.
- Encourage your child to measure and count, possibly while cooking or shopping with you.
We hope this break allows for time with friends and family. On behalf of the entire Belvedere staff, we wish you a restful break and happy holidays!
Sincerely,
Cecilia Vanderhye, Principal
Wednesday Folder Information
Please find electronic copies of your child's Wednesday folder items on the PTA website. Thanks for going green and accessing these items online each week! If you would like to change your preferences for paper or electronic copies, please contact the office.
Winter Break Reminder
FCPS Winter Break is scheduled from December 24-January 4. All schools and offices will be closed during the break. Please note that Friday, December 21 is a full day for students. Classes resume on Monday, January 7.
View the complete 2018-19 school year calendar on the FCPS website.
PTA Spelling Bee
Join us for a night of spelling E-X-C-I-T-E-M-E-N-T! This year’s Belvedere Spelling Bee will be held on Wednesday, February 13, starting promptly at 6 p.m. The Word Study List, registration form, and more details can be found in this week's Wednesday Folder. You can also sign up online: https://goo.gl/forms/HBKsczJtFIR3l5Z43
The winner of the Belvedere Spelling Bee will advance to the Fairfax County Spelling Bee, and the winner of the county Bee will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee! The Belvedere winner will receive a $50 Amazon gift card, and 2nd and 3rd place finishers will each receive $25 Amazon gift cards. Look for volunteer sign-ups after Winter Break!
Photos of the Week
 Take a look at what's going on inside and outside our classrooms by viewing last week's Photos of the Week on the BES website!
Upcoming Events
- Winter Break: December 24-January 4
- Wednesday, 1/9: January PTA Meeting
- Friday, 1/18: 3-hour Early Release
- Friday, 1/18: PTA Winter Movie Night
- Monday, 1/21: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday (no school)
Find a complete list of events on the Belvedere website.
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