June 12, 2020
Greetings Virginia Run Families!
I can’t believe it is the end of the 2019-2020 school year. This is certainly a year for record books, isn’t it? Through it all, I’m so proud of our Vikings and that we got through it all together!
I want to say thank you to all of you for your support and positivity during the challenging circumstances we experienced this year. And while I know the pandemic continues, I do believe as we look to the future, we are better prepared to handle whatever comes our way!
Learning will continue over the summer through the Continuity of Learning Summer Program at VRES. Summer learning is available to all students. I strongly encourage you to consider summer learning for your child after what has been a tumultuous academic school year. If you are interested, I have included details below.
I wish you and yours a safe and fun summer. I look forward to seeing our Virginia Run Vikings return in the fall.
Please click the link below to enjoy the End of Year Celebration Video. We miss you Vikings!
https://youtu.be/66otqYDE_hw
Happy Summer!
Ms. Bumbrey
Summer Learning Update
FCPS school buildings will remain closed through the end of July. Therefore, we will continue to provide recommended distance learning opportunities for students throughout the summer. Your students will have access to skill practice through the iReady digital lessons through the FCPS public Universal Screener website. Students will need to enter their FCPS login credentials to access these resources. These digital activities will be available until Friday, July 31st.
Additionally, students currently in grades K-6 will receive both a Mathematics and a Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book in the mail by the end of June. Digital versions of the books will also be posted on the Continuity of Learning Blackboard page. These books will provide recommended practice activities for students to review essential content from the 2019-2020 school year; they are not intended to preview content from next year’s grade level but rather reinforce essential learning from this past year.
As students access these activities from June 29 to July 31, they will have the opportunity to attend one virtual office hour each week with one of our own outstanding staff members. The schedule is as follows:
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Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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9:00-10:00
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Schilling |
Gintert |
Roth |
DelGrosso |
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10:00-11:00
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Alford |
Sobel |
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11:00-12:00
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Bolling |
Landry |
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12:00-1:00
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1:00-2:00
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Poch |
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Kindergarten - Ms. DelGrosso
Grade 1 - Ms. Roth
Grade 2 - Ms. Landry
Grade 3 - Ms. Poch
Grade 4 - Ms. Schilling
Grade 5 - Ms. Sobel
Grade 6 - Ms. Gintert
Special Education - Ms. Bolling
English Language Development - Ms. Alford
To register your student for office hours and receive a secure link, please complete this form
https://forms.gle/6YDYSF6XwhTACqyt9 .
Once registered, your child will receive log-in information via their FCPS Google email address prior to the first session. Questions? Please contact the main office at 703-988-8900. Thank you!
VRES Main Office Summer Contact
All FCPS schools and offices continue to remain closed until further notice. If you have a matter that requires immediate attention, please contact the Administrative Assistant, Shannon Soria, at SRSoria@fcps.edu or the Principal, Elizabeth Bumbrey, at erbumbrey@fcps.edu . Thank you!
Student Pick-Up and School Item Returns
If you have not picked up your child’s belongings or still have items that need to be returned to the school, please call the main office at 703-988-8900 or contact the Administrative Assistant, Shannon Soria, at SRSoria@fcps.edu or the Principal, Elizabeth Bumbrey, at erbumbrey@fcps.edu .
Items that belong to the school:
- Library Books
- Classroom Library Books or Take-home Books – belonging to classroom
teachers
- Musical Instruments (borrowed)-including Alto Recorders
- Patrol Belts- Please wrap the belt and include your child’s first and last name
Loaned FCPS Laptops or Mifi Devices
If your child has borrowed an FCPS laptop and/or mifi, please be advised that Rising 1st - 6th graders should hold onto these devices until further notice. These items will be collected from rising 7th graders in August at VRES. Please note rising 7th graders will not be issued a new laptop from the middle school until the laptop from VRES has been returned.
If you are moving away from VRES boundaries and your child has borrowed a laptop and/or mifi device, please contact Liz Bumbrey at erbumbrey@fcps.edu to set up a time to return these items.
Summer Reading Book Bingo
As we ease into summer, enjoy some great books and play along with our Summer Reading Book Bingo! This is for all grade levels. Please use the link below to access the 2020 Bingo Cards. This year we also have exciting reading challenges! Rising 3rd - 6th graders, join our VRES virtual library in the Library Google Classroom using code fm2iwrz. You’ll find read alouds, access to hundreds of great e-books, links to other summer reading programs like the public library and Barnes and Noble, book suggestions, and much more. We hope you have a wonderful summer and keep reading!
2020 Bingo and Challenges (English)
2020 Bingo and Challenges (Spanish)
Summer Enrichment
The FCPS Fine Arts Office Presents an ONLINE SUMMER ARTS ENRICHMENT PROGRAM for K-12. This free program is open to all FCPS families. Families who are interested should email fasummerlearning@fcps.edu to gain access!
ENJOY THE SUMMER WITH CLASSES IN ART, MUSIC, THEATRE, AND DANCE!
Please click the link below to access the flyer.
Fine Arts Summer Learning Flyer
Kindergarten/New Student Registration
If you have a rising Kindergartener and have NOT contacted Virginia Run ES, please use the following link to get started. You may also use this link to find information about registering a new student in grades 1-6 for the 2020-2021 school year. Please contact Betty Bancroft at 703-988-8904 with any questions.
https://virginiarunes.fcps.edu/new-student-registration-2020-21
Student's Intention Forms for 2020-2021
Due TODAY
We need your help in projecting our total enrollment for next school year. For families NOT returning to Virginia Run Elementary in the fall of 2020-21, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form by Friday, June 12, 2020. Please click one of the links below to access the form.
Student's Intention for the Next School Year Form (English)
Student's Intention for the Next School Year Form (Spanish)
A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank.
Save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to ssweber@fcps.edu.
Please contact Sheri Weber at 703-988-8901 if you have technical difficulties.
School Supplies for 2020-2021
***Please know that these supplies are for students with the idea that we will return to the building. You should use your discretion to determine if you want to make this purchase.
VIRGINIA RUN ELEMENTARY 2020-2021 SCHOOL SUPPLY ONLINE ORDERING INFORMATION
It’s guaranteed to save you money, time and the hassle of finding that correct item! These kits match our school requirements for each grade. Given the current environment, this is a safe and easy way to ensure your child has all the necessary items to start the new school year!
ONLINE ORDERING ONLY!
Order securely online starting now through June 30th!
- Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks.
- Enter the school ID, VIR003 (3 letters/3 numbers)
- Follow the directions to complete your order.
- Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
Orders will be charged tax at checkout.
Supply kits will be delivered to your child’s classroom prior to the first day of school.
Consider helping your student’s classmates by donating kits (of any grade) and using “Gift” as the student's name on the order. Thank you for supporting other VA Run Families!
Please see the VRES School Supplies 2020-2021 Flyer for more information.
For questions, please contact Toni Garcia at sbmooc@yahoo.com.
Yearbook Update
The PTA received an email from Lifetouch stating that VRES is on the distribution list and yearbooks will ship soon! Everyone will be notified as soon as yearbooks are available and the plan for distribution.
Back-to-School Celebration-TBD
Back-to-School Celebration (Welcome Walk-morning /School Supply Drop-off and Back-to-School Information-late afternoon/early evening)/PTA Welcome Back Picnic
VRES Students and Families are invited and encouraged to participate!
Tentative Date: Thursday, August 20, 2020
*This will replace the evening event formerly known as Back-to-School Night.
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