January 8, 2020
Happy New Year VRES Families!
I hope you and your family enjoyed the holidays. Although the time off was lovely, it is nice to get back into a routine and reunite as a school community. We are super excited to get back into the groove of learning!
This year, students continue to learn about the power in positive communication through the Positivity Project. On a weekly basis, students study character vocabulary as they continue to grow into positive and productive citizens. Have you heard your child use words like open-mindedness, perspective, perseverance, gratitude, or teamwork? Please engage your child in conversations at the dinner table or during the ride home from dance or soccer practice about what these words mean and how they can positively impact us. It’s amazing to hear 2nd graders talk about why it is important to be brave or how 4th graders are using their strength in curiosity to learn more about a personal topic of interest. Pretty cool, right?
I’m excited to share some news with you! This year, we will plan to host Viking Family Night on March 2, 2020. Please save the date for this important event as it will take the place of what was formerly known as VRES Math Night. During Viking Family Night, families will have the opportunity to celebrate and explore both language arts and math! Please stay tuned as more information about this event is forthcoming!
Finally, as we begin planning for the 2020-2021 Back-to-School festivities, I would like to hear from you. Please use the link below to share your preference regarding the scheduling of the VRES Annual Welcome Walk and Back-to-School Night.
https://forms.gle/HCWJRfETwAsum4WF8
As always, thank you for your continuous support as we work as collaborative partners to provide the best learning opportunities for ALL of our VRES students!
2020 is going to be a GREAT year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Bumbrey
Club Picture Day
CLUB PICTURE DAY IS THIS FRIDAY, January 10, 2019! Students should feel free to wear their club t-shirts, patrol belts, etc. for their club pictures.
Movie Night
Join us for Movie Night at VRES on January 17, 2020 at 6:30 pm in the cafeteria. Wear your PJs and bring a pillow or sleeping bag and come watch Toy Story 4! Tickets for entertainment, popcorn, and water can be purchased in advance for $3.00. Order forms will go home in the Wednesday folder. Additional concessions will be available for sale by the 6th Grade Celebration Committee. Students MUST be accompanied by an adult who will stay at the event, no drop-offs. There is no charge for adults.
Spirit Night
Please join us for Spirit Night at Red Robin in Chantilly on Wednesday, January 22 from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Flyers will go home in the Wednesday folder. Must have flyer present (paper flyer or on phone) for fundraising benefits to apply. Dine in only. All proceeds raised will benefit the Virginia Run 6th grade celebration.
Deadline for AAP Level IV Referrals
This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for referring students in Grades 2-7 for AAP full-time Level IV consideration is due no later than January 9, 2020. No late referrals will be accepted. We advise parents not to wait for pending abilities test scores if they would like their student screened. While the Grade 2 screening pool casts a starting point for screening some students, test scores are only one factor in the eligibility decision.
If you would like more information about Level IV AAP services or the screening process for Level IV, there are two parent presentations available on the AAP public website that have the same information that was shared at our local school information meetings. https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs
Referrals can be submitted to the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Mrs. Sesso, on January 9, 2020 by 4:00 pm. All referrals and optional materials must be submitted in hard copy/paper form. No electronic submissions will be accepted. Please contact Mrs. Sesso with any questions at vmsesso@fcps.edu.
Parent Workshop
Please join us for a "Strengthening Families" parent workshop to learn effective strategies for promoting healthy communication among elementary school students.
Date: Thursday, January 16, 2020
Location: Virginia Run ES - 15450 Martins Hundred Drive, Centreville (VRES Cafeteria and Library)
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 pm
The workshop presentation will include topics such as:
- Establishing rules at home
- Strengthening positive behavior
- Consequences vs punishment
- Approaching difficult conversations and more
We are inviting all Virginia Run parents and caregivers.
Childcare and snacks will be provided.
If you are interested in attending, please contact your Parent Liaison: Diana Archila @ 703-988-8914 or darchila@fcps.edu.
School Year 2020-2021 Immersion Program Information
Each year, rising kindergarteners and first graders have the chance to participate in Immersion programs available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish offered at: Bailey’s, Fort Hunt, Fox Mill, Great Falls, Kent Gardens, Lake Anne, Laurel Ridge, London Towne, Orange Hunt, Powell, Ravensworth, and Rose Hill elementary schools through a county-wide lottery process. Online registration for this lottery process opens on January 27, 2020. Registration is open to all rising kindergarteners and first graders living in Fairfax County. A SIS account is required to complete the application. If a student is not currently enrolled in FCPS, registration at the base school for the upcoming school year will be required. Please be aware that FCPS does not provide transportation for students who reside outside the attendance area of the immersion schools and a one-time fee of $100 must be paid upon acceptance of an out-of-boundary placement (see Notice 5922).
In the Immersion Program, children spend half of the day in the target language learning math, science, health and target language arts. The other half of the day is spent learning in English focusing on English language arts and social studies. The instructional program follows the Fairfax County Public Schools Program of Studies at each grade level. Math, science, and health were chosen for target language instruction due to the use of manipulatives and concrete, hands-on activities, which aid the natural second language acquisition process. Students are able to connect the skills learned across both languages.
Program Sites and Informational Meetings
The schools listed on the website offer county-wide Immersion Program enrollment in 2020-2021. Parents are encouraged to attend one of the informational meetings. Please see the dates for all meetings at the website below.
Enrollment criteria and procedures are available at:
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/world-language-immersion-programs-registration.
Rocks with Cops 2
Have you heard of the rock painting movement where kids and adults are hiding painted rocks across the country? The Kindness Rocks Project “encourages people to leave rocks painted with inspiring messages along the path of life.” People are playing hide-and-seek with painted rocks in hopes of spreading kindness and joy to those that discover them. “One message at just the right moment can change someone’s entire day, outlook, life!”
Join us on Saturday, January 18, at the Sully District Station to paint rocks with Cops! Join us anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. We will have supplies but please feel free to bring your own as well.
Make sure to RSVP here: http://bit.ly/rockswithcops2 so we can ensure we have enough rocks!
Paint + Hide + Find + Share = Joy
Any questions, please email Community Outreach Officer Meg Hawkins at Megan.Hawkins@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Save the Date
Viking Family Night
This year Virginia Run will be hosting Viking Family Night on March 2, 2020 from 6:30-7:30 pm! Students in grades K-6 and their parents are invited to come out and participate in grade level games and activities, as well as learn more about how to support math and literacy at home. More information will be coming soon!
Calendar
January 10 – Club/Candid Picture Day
January 16 – Parent Workshop, 6:00 pm, VRES Cafeteria & Library
January 17 – PTA Movie Night, 7:00 pm, Cafeteria
(Concessions start at 6:30 pm)
January 20 – NO SCHOOL
January 22 – 6th Grade Field Trip – Art Museum (LeClerc, Herbert, Gintert)
January 22 – 6th Grade Celebration Spirit Night, Red Robin, Chantilly, 4–8 pm
January 23 – 6th Grade Field Trip – Art Museum (Coulter, Tate)
January 23 – Kindergarten Family Game Night, 6:00 pm, Cafeteria
January 24 – End of Second Quarter
January 27 – 28 – NO SCHOOL
February 17 – President’s Day – NO SCHOOL
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