School Hours: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm
Main Office: 703-988-8900
May 25, 2022
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Virginia Run Families,
The events at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas have been impactful for our nation. Our hearts and thoughts go out to those who are impacted, directly or indirectly. During these challenging times, I take comfort in knowing that we have the right staff in place to support our students and families.
Safety of our school is the highest priority. FCPS has focused a great deal of attention to emergency procedures, and is vigilant about protecting the safety of its students and employees. The school division has spent considerable time and effort in planning and practicing day to day safety and security measures, as well as addressing response to a major critical incident. Among these measures are:
- Physical Security (Locked doors, intrusion alarms, electronic door access, CCTV)
- Visitor Management System and Procedures (Deployed system wide)
- Emergency planning coordination with police, fire, and emergency management offices
- Comprehensive division-wide crisis management plan
- Individual school crisis plans-updated annually
- Lockdown, Fire, and Tornado Drills
- Safety training and Table Top exercises at all schools
- Critical incident terms awareness and training (Lockdown, Secure the Building, Shelter in Place, Stay Put Stay Tuned)
- Threat assessment process
- Confidential tip, text, and email programs
- Uniformed school security patrols (24x7)
- Employee training in crisis management and communication. (Lockdown, Evacuation, and “Run, Hide, Fight”)
- Mandatory annual safety training for all students and staff
- Systemwide emergency alert systems
Today, we know students may have questions and concerns. Our clinical support team and administrators are ready and available to provide support to students, staff, and families. We will not be introducing information that you might have intentionally sheltered them from. We will be ready to respond to questions and fears and reinforce ways that we keep safe at school.
At Virginia Run, we will continue to respond with relentless love for all. As educators, we will continue to teach our students and model with our actions. We will always be a safe place for students and staff to learn and grow. As we teach our students to think critically, we will continue to teach them the importance of kindness, compassion, and empathy.
If you or your child need specific supports, please call the office to speak with a clinical team member (listed below) or an administrator.
Counselors - Jenna DeKeuster, Madina Masumi
Psychologist - Jini Kapur
Social Worker - Stephanie Whittaker
Virginia Run will always be a safe place for students and staff to learn and grow. Thank you for partnering with us to make Virginia Run the standard of excellence for learning and growing. We are stronger when we stay connected and work together.
Sincerely,
Elizabeth Bumbrey, Principal
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Save The Date
Art Walk - Thursday, June 2nd, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Strings Concert - Thursday, June 2nd, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Gym
Band Concert - Monday, June 6th, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Gym
6th Grade Celebration - Thursday, June 9th
6th Grade Promotion - Friday, June 10th - 9:30 am
Family Liaison Update
Ms. Diana Archila, our family liaison, will be leaving VRES after working with us for several years. Ms. Archila has been promoted to Family Services Liaison with Loudon County Government. This change is bittersweet. While we are happy for Ms. Archila, we will miss her greatly! Ms. Archila’s last day at VRES is Friday, May 27, 2022. Ms. Archila has graciously agreed to support us with emergency translations and communications until the end of the school year. We have selected a new family liaison to support VRES in the 2022-2023 school year and will introduce her to the community once she has been cleared by FCPS Human Resources.
Best wishes, Ms. Archila!
Actualización del Enlace Familiar
La Sra. Diana Archila, nuestra enlace familiar, dejará VRES después de trabajar con nosotros durante varios años. La Sra. Archila ha sido ascendida a Enlace de Servicios Familiares con el Gobierno del Condado de Loudon. Este cambio es agridulce. Si bien estamos felices por la Sra. Archila, ¡la extrañaremos mucho! El último día de la Sra. Archila en VRES es el Viernes 27 de Mayo de 2022. La Sra. Archila amablemente accedió a apoyarnos con traducciones y comunicaciones de emergencia hasta el final del año escolar. Hemos seleccionado un nuevo enlace familiar para apoyar a VRES en el año escolar 2022-2023 y la presentaremos a la comunidad una vez que Recursos Humanos de FCPS lo autorice.
¡Los mejores deseos, Sra. Archila!
Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award
Please join me in wishing our amazing special educator, Ms. Colleen McGovern, congratulations! Ms. McGovern was acknowledged by the Special Education PTA (SEPTA) on Saturday, May 21, 2022. Ms. McGovern was not only nominated but won the Outstanding Special Education Teacher Award. Ms. McGovern, you are certainly our super hero! Congratulations!
VRES Field Day is this Thursday and Friday!
Field days this year will be held on Thursday, May 26th (K - 2) and Friday, May 27th (3 - 6) from 1:45 pm - 3:45 pm. We still need parent volunteers. Please sign up to volunteer using the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4BAFAB2DA4F94-field
Lost and Found Drive-Through
We will be putting the Lost and Found outside in the bus loop during field days this week, Thursday, May 26th and Friday, May 27th from 9:30 am - 6:00 pm. If you think your child may have lost a jacket, lunch box or water bottle, come on up and check out the lost and found. After June 10th, all items will be donated.
Clinic Notice
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than 2:00 pm, student dismissal time, on the last day of school, June 10. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.
Kindergarten Presentation
If you were unable to attend the Kindergarten Presentation last Wednesday, or if you just want to reference the information provided, please use the link below.
Presentation: VRES Kindergarten Presentation 2022
Student's Intention Forms for 2022-2023
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 2022-23, please complete and return the “Student’s Intention for the Next School Year” form, that will be going home in today's Wednesday folder, by Friday, May 27, 2022.
You may also click the link below to access the form.
Student’s Intention for the 2021-2022 School Year Form English
If sending electronically, fill out the form by using the link above, save the completed form, attach it to an email and send to ssweber@fcps.edu. A typed parent/guardian name on the Parent Signature line is acceptable. Student ID Number may be left blank.
Please contact Sheri Weber at 703-988-8901 if you have technical difficulties.
VRES Art Walk
The VRES Art Walk is back! We would like to invite all families to come on Thursday, June 2nd from 5:00 - 6:30 pm to walk the halls and see all the beautiful artwork the kids have been working hard on this year. We will have one artwork from each student up. We hope you can find time to stop by!
Any parents that are available to help hang artwork during the school day June 1st or 2nd, please contact your classroom teacher or Mrs. Adkins (sjadkins@fcps.edu) or Mrs. Tuben (mktuben@fcps.edu).
-Mrs. Adkins and Mrs. Tuben
The 6th grade celebration committee will have ice cream sandwiches and popsicles for sale for $1.00 each.
*Parent attendance required. Not a drop off event.
Art Walk 2022 Flyer
Retirement Reception
Please join us for a reception to honor the hard work and service of this year’s retirees:
Rosemary Borchert
Lisa Licklider
Ann Slusher
Friday, June 3 at 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm in the Virginia Run ES Library.
Spring Strings Concert!!
Date: Thursday, June 2nd, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - daytime assembly for school
7:00 pm - evening concert for friends and family
(arrival time for Strings students is between 6:15 - 6:30 pm)
Location: Gym
Concert Dress: Dress nicely with white on the top and black on the bottom.
Attendance: All strings students are expected to attend and perform at both the daytime and evening events. Please inform Mrs.Bonanno if you happen to be sick on the concert day.
Full Rehearsal - Wednesday, June 1st, 2:45 - 3:45 p.m - all Strings will practice together in the gym.
Spring Band Concert!!
Date: Monday, June 6th, 2022
Time: 3:00 pm - daytime assembly for school
7:00 pm - evening concert for friends and family
(arrival time for Band students is between 6:15 - 6:30 pm)
Location: Gym
Concert Dress: Dress nicely with white on the top and black on the bottom.
Attendance: All Band students are expected to attend and perform at both the daytime and evening concerts. Please make sure your child has transportation to school for our evening concert. Please inform Mr. Bandy immediately if you happen to be sick on the concert day.
Full Rehearsal – Friday, June 3rd, 2:00 - 3:45 pm - all Band students will practice together in the gym.
VRES Summer Bookmobile – FREE BOOKS!
On Wednesdays this summer, VRES staff will be in one of the Virginia Run neighborhoods with free books for students! See schedule below. All students and families are welcome to visit us in every neighborhood! Books are free and yours to keep!
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Location
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Time
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June 22
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Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse
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10 am - 11 am
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June 29
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Pleasant Valley Pool
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10 am - 11 am
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July 13
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Virginia Run School
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10 am - 11 am
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July 20
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Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse
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10 am - 11 am
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July 27
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Virginia Run School
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10 am - 11 am
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August 3
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Pleasant Valley Pool
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10 am - 11 am
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Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse—4200 Airline Pkwy, Chantilly, VA 20151
Pleasant Valley Pool—4347 Cub Run Rd, Chantilly, VA 20151
Virginia Run School—15450 Martins Hundred Dr, Centreville, VA 20120
School Supplies for 2022-2023 School Year
The PTA is pleased to offer school supply kits as a convenient way to purchase exactly what your child needs for the classroom! These kits match our school requirements for each grade. This is NOT a fundraiser but a service which is guaranteed to save you time, money and the hassle of finding that correct item! For questions, please contact Toni Garcia - garcia.toni.c@gmail.com.
Order Securely Online Starting Now thru June 30th!
1. Go to http://www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks
2. Enter the school ID, VIR003 (3 letters/3 numbers)
3. Follow the directions to complete your order.
4. Keep your online confirmation as your receipt.
OR
Order by returning the order form along with your payment by: June 10th
Make Checks Payable to: Virginia Run PTA.
Order forms will go home in today's Wednesday folder.
Please see order form for more information.
Supply Order Form for 2022-2023 School Year
Check Out Our New Pre-K Playground!
Our brand new playground is for our littlest students in Pre-K. The playground is for children ages 2-5.
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