Belvedere News and Announcements

From the Administration

Dear Belvedere Family:

This week our 4th and 5th graders took their first SOL Assessments. The students have been working so hard and we are proud of their continued efforts!

Next week is our Jewelry Shop for Moms, organized by the PTA. All students children will have an opportunity to "shop" for one free piece of costume jewelry for their mother, grandmother, stepmother, or another special woman in their life.  Thank you to the PTA for organizing this wonderful event! We have received many donations and we appreciate all of the time and effort that went in to making this event successful.

As the flowers continue to bloom and the sun shines we hope you are able to enjoy the outdoors with your family.

Best regards,

Cecilia Vanderhye, Principal and Kelly Cabezas, Assistant Principal


Outdoor Club Outing on April 30

Mark your calendars for the next Belvedere Outdoor Club outing this Saturday, April 30!  We will visit Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in Washington, DC. Kenilworth is a unique spot with aquatic gardens, a tidal marsh, and forested areas near the Anacostia River.

Detailed information and the permission form was sent home last week and is also available here.


Belvedere Carnival Night on May 25!

We are excited for our first annual Carnival Night focused on literacy, mathematics & play! Join us for delicious snacks, games hosted by our creative staff and free books to enjoy at home!

Carnival Night will be held on the field and blacktop at Belvedere on Wednesday, May 25 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (rain date: Thursday, May 26).

Belvedere families will get to choose at least two fun math and literacy experiences from a number of offerings by our staff. Students will also choose a math book, a new independent reading book and enter into a raffle for a playful prize!  All Belvedere students and families are invited!

For further information and an RSVP form, please check your child's Wednesday Folder this week, or click here.


Seeking Career Day Speakers

We are thrilled to announce our upcoming Career Day at Belvedere Elementary School and we need your help to make it a success! 

We are currently seeking parents, family members and neighbors of students from any grade level who are interested in sharing with students about their careers. Those who are interested in participating will be asked to give a short presentation (15-20 minutes) with time for questions.

Our fourth and fifth grade students will be participating in this event on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 9:30-12:05.  We will also be inviting speakers into our first, second and third grade classrooms during May lessons. 

Please see this letter and response form for more information.  If you are interested in participating, please return the response form as soon as possible.

Thank you for your support!


From the PTA: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week, May 2 to May 6

We will be celebrating our annual teacher & staff appreciation week during the first week of May.  This year's theme is "Teaching is a Work of Heart!" Here are the suggested themes for the week:

  • Monday, May 2: Find or make a flower for your teacher
  • Tuesday, May 3: Bring in a used book for your teacher's library
  • Wednesday, May 4: Wear your teacher's favorite color
  • Thursday, May 5: Bring in one of your favorite snacks for your teacher
  • Friday, May 6: Write a sweet note for your teacher or staff member

These ideas are optional suggestions. If you have other ideas or would like to show your appreciation for teachers and staff in different ways, please feel free to do so!

The PTA is also asking for donations for Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week.  Please click here to sign up!


Annie Jr. at Glasgow MS

Come see Annie Jr. this weekend at Glasgow Middle School!  Performances are as follows:

  • Friday, April 29 at 7:00 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 30 at 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Tickets are $8; children under 5 are free.  We hope to see you there!

Annie Jr at Glasgow MS

Justice HS Mini-Golf Tournament on May 5

Justice High School will be hosting our first Justice High School Mini-Golf Tournament for our Justice Pyramid at Jefferson District Park on Thursday, May 5 at 6:30 and 7:30 PM. All staff, families, and students are invited from our feeder schools! We are looking forward to an awesome night with our community!

Come out and enjoy an evening with family, music, mini-golf, a mini-meal, and most of all FUN!

Sign-up here.  Check out the flyer here.


FCPA Summer Camps

Fairfax County Park Authority offers many summer camp opportunities for children ages 3-17, including sports, chess, science, nature, technology, performing arts, swimming, adventure, cooking, and more!

Full-day and half-day programs are available, and extended care is available at some locations.

For more information, see the flyer here or see the camp guide here. To register, go to the FCPA website here.


Free School Physicals for Uninsured Children

Inova is offering free school physicals for students age 4-18 between April and August 2022 at the Inova Cares Clinic for Families at 8051 Sudley Road, Manassas VA 20109.

For an appointment, call 703-698-2550. Parents should take a copy of their child's vaccination record with them to the clinic.


Register for Kindergarten Now!

Registration for the 2022-2023 school year is underway.  If you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2022, they will be eligible for Kindergarten this fall!  Please contact the Belvedere office (703-916-6800) or visit our website here for additional information on registering your incoming Kindergarten student.


Justice HS Summer Basketball Camp

Justice High School is hosting a basketball camp for rising 4th through 9th graders from June 13-17.  For more information, see the flyer below.

To register for the basketball camp, click here.

Justice BBall Camp

Continue to Shop the Book Fair Online

The library's Bookworm Book Fair ended on December 10, but you can still shop online using the Online Book Fair link here.  The shopping link will be open for the rest of the school year!


Free and Reduced-Price Meals Application

Although this school year breakfast and lunch meals are free to all students, we encourage families who believe their children might qualify for free and reduced-priced meals to apply for this program. Qualifying for free and reduced-priced meals has many added benefits, beyond the free meals. For elementary students, these include:

  • Reduced or waived musical instrument rental fee
  • Information about holiday assistance
  • Information about non-FCPS scholarships, classes and other non-FCPS educational related services
  • Pupil placement fees

There are also many other benefits and fee waivers that apply to students in middle school and high school (see this earlier letter from Dr. Brabrand).

Belvedere is a Title I school. A school’s Title I status is calculated based on the percentage of students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. As a Title I school, Belvedere benefits from grant funds that support many school programs.

To apply for free and reduced-price meals, please go to this website.

We are here to support you. If you need help completing this application, please call the school.  We can help you over the phone or schedule a time for you to come to school and complete the application.

Thank you for considering this important matter.


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Our PTA supports Belvedere in myriad ways: organizing school events, enrichment and outreach activities; providing funding for field trips, library books, and technology in the classroom; and building a school community outside the classroom.  

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Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, April 26 through Friday, May 27: SOL Testing
  • Saturday, April 30: Outdoor Club Outing to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
  • Wednesday, May 25: Belvedere Carnival Night (6:00 to 7:30 p.m.)
  • Monday, May 30: No School (Memorial Day)

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