School Hours: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Main Office: 703-988-8900
March 30, 2022
Calendar
Thursday, March 31 - 2 hr. Early Release, 2:00 pm dismissal
Friday, April 1 - Student Holiday, No School
Monday, April 4 - Friday, April 8 - Spring Break, No School
**School office will be closed during Spring Break
Updated SOL Testing Dates
Students in Grades 3-6
- 3rd Grade - May 4th (Reading) and May 10th (Math)
- 4th Grade - May 4th (Reading) and May 10th (Math)
- 5th Grade - April 28th (Reading), May 12th (Math), and May 18th (Science)
- 6th Grade - April 28th (Reading) and May 12th (Math)
Some students will test on other days within the testing window as needed to best support them.
Birthday Celebrations
More and more of our students are diagnosed with severe food allergies, and many of our parents want to limit their children’s intake of sweets. If you wish to bring a small treat to celebrate your child’s birthday, we are requesting, you bring a non-food treat for your child to share with his/her classmates (Pencils, stickers, eraser, bookmark, etc.). This will allow all students in the class to participate in the celebration while keeping all our students safe.
Virginia Run Spring 2022
Food Drive to Benefit the Salvation Army
Where: Virginia Run Elementary School
When: March 21 - March 31st
What to donate: canned goods: vegetables, soups, breakfast items, nonperishable foods
Salvation Army Food Drive Flyer
Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Information
Please click this link to view the AAP Spring Newsletter.
The newsletter contains information about school based screening and an overview of school based services at Virginia Run ES.
AAP-Spring Newsletter ES-Spanish
Virginia Run will begin providing Level IV Advanced Services in the 2022-2023 academic school year. The Level IV orientation for rising 3rd grade students who are County eligible to receive Level IV services will be Wednesday, April 20th from 7 pm - 8 pm in the Library.
Additional information about the orientation will be provided to families of students found eligible.
Please contact the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, Brittany Wade with any questions at bwade@fcps.edu
AAP Spring Newsletter ES - English
AAP Spring Newsletter ES - Spanish
PTA 2022-2023 Executive Board
The PTA is currently seeking nominations for the 2022-2023 Executive Board.
Positions are:
President
Secretary
Treasurer
VP of Fundraising
VP of Social
VP of Education
Currently there are no nominees for the position of Treasurer. This position must be filled for the PTA to continue.
Contact Jackie Harkey at harkeyje@gmail.com if you would like to learn more about any of the positions.
Nominations can be sent to Amy Cunningham at enningaamy@gmail.com.
Yearbook Sales
Pre-Order Now to Guarantee a Yearbook!
Pre-order yearbooks now to guarantee a copy in June! Purchase online using the link below. The flyers went home in the Wednesday Envelopes for cash/check payments.
Here's the direct link to purchase the yearbook:
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=5662222
Viking Dash Registration is Open
Friday, April 29 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at Virginia Run Elementary.
The Viking Dash is an obstacle course style family fun run or walk with activities for every age. The race will take place on Friday, April 29th, 2022. We will have obstacles that participants need to complete during the dash. Participants are then provided with a light dinner and continue the excitement in our celebration party. Rain or Shine
Registration forms went home in your child's Wednesday folder. You can also register online via PTBoard by clicking here, scanning the QR code, or by accessing PTBoard and clicking the Viking Dash Registration link under the Forms and Payments tab. Registration is open until April 20.
Registration must be complete by April 6 to receive a race shirt. Due to spring break, paper forms must be turned in by MARCH 31 to receive a shirt.
Science Quest
The Science Quest is back in person! All Students are welcome to participate by creating and presenting science fair projects.
May 19th, 2022
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Registration is open until April 19, 2022 for this year's Science Quest. Science Quest is open to all students (K-6). This is a free event! Register your team online at: https://forms.gle/e9hxFM77r6noLFsY7
Questions? Sarah Cullen: srdcullen@gmail.com Jenny Chmara: jenniferchmara@outlook.com
More details can be found here:
Science Quest 2022 Flyer - English
Science Quest 2022 Flyer - Spanish
6th Grade Celebration Committee Announcements
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Yard Sale Items: The 6th Grade Celebration Committee will be participating in the Virginia Run Neighborhood Yard Sale in May. Donations are currently being accepted. Contact Melinda Soltys at Melinda.Soltys@outlook.com if you would like to donate.
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6th Grade Baby Photos: Send a digital baby photo of your 6th grader (up to age 3) to melinda.short+vres@gmail.com. Printed photos can be turned into Mrs. Herbert, 6th grade teacher. These photos will be included in the 6th grade memory book. Please submit your photo as soon as possible to be included. Include your child's name and teacher.
Take the Family Engagement Survey!
The Family Engagement Survey is open thru Friday, April 3. Make Your Voice Heard! Share your thoughts about important topics impacting your students’ success. Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Please click the link below for different ways to Participate:
https://bit.ly/3MJDYOs
All responses are confidential!
Spanish - Este domingo llega a su correo electrónico.
La encuesta bianual de la Participación de la Familia de FCPS! Esta es su oportunidad de dar su opinión sobre el ambiente acogedor de su escuela, la comunicación y más. Haga clic en el enlace a continuación para conocer las diferentes formas de participar: https://bit.ly/3MJDYOs
Tutoring Services
There is a new resource that will soon be available to all Virginia Run students to support learning. All FCPS students will have unlimited access to online tutoring support services through Tutor.com at no cost.
Students can connect online any time, and in most subjects for as long as they need. Tutoring is focused instruction provided to students in a one-on-one format through voice or text chat. Tutors will focus on developing students’ strengths and capabilities in reading, mathematics, or other specified subjects. Tutoring services may be accessed before, during, or after school hours and/or on weekends through a link in Schoology.
All tutors must pass a rigorous application process including an extensive background check. No personal information is shared between a student and tutor. All sessions are recorded and transcripts are available for review by teachers and parents/guardians.
Students will automatically have access to the Tutor.com tutoring service unless a parent/guardian submits an opt-out request. Watch for an email soon that will include the online tutoring services notice and opt-out information. Additionally, a hard copy form went home in the Wednesday folder last week with every student.
For additional information, visit our online tutoring services website. As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
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