From the Administration
Dear Belvedere Family:
It’s hard to believe the end of the school year is less than two weeks away. The last two weeks of school are busy times for all. Today, fourth and fifth graders participated in Career Day. We are so grateful for all the volunteers who came to share about their various careers. Our school counselors, Ms. Ballard and Ms. Simpson, worked tirelessly to organize this special day.
Tomorrow all students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade will participate in field day. Mr. Bowles and Ms. Novak, Belvedere physical education teachers, have many fun activities planned for all students to enjoy. Our preschoolers had their water day today, enjoying a very fun summer activity with sun and water.
Next week is the fifth-grade PYP Exhibition, the culminating IB-PYP project. Students have been working in teams on an extended research project, identifying an action to take because of what they are learning. The entire community is invited to the Exhibition, which will take place on Wednesday, June 8 from 10 a.m. until noon.
The fifth-grade promotion ceremony will be on the last day of school, June 10, from 10:00 until 11:00.
Best regards,
Cecilia Vanderhye, Principal and Kelly Cabezas, Assistant Principal
Field Day Tomorrow, June 2!
For Field Day we ask that you send your child with extra clothes to change into for the rest of their day (they will get wet!), a towel (optional), sunscreen, and their water bottle. Thank you!
For Parent Volunteers
Thank you to all the parents that have signed up to volunteer for Field Day! On Field Day we ask that you come at 30 minutes early if possible (9-9:15 for morning session, 12:30-12:45 for afternoon) so that we can show you your station and explain a few things about it. Please sign in at the office when you arrive, and then proceed to the gym.
Please dress comfortably--it is forecasted to be HOT!
Thank you for all your help and support!
--The PE Team
2-Hour Early Release on Friday, June 10
Please note that Friday, June 10, which is the last day of school for students in grades K-5, will be a 2-hour early release day. Students will be dismissed at 2:05 on June 10.
Order School Supplies for Next Year!
If your child is returning to Belvedere next year, you can order school supplies now through July 1! To order, go to this link for 1st Day School Supplies, and select your child's grade level for next year.
The kits have items selected by our teachers. You can also order additional items such as backpacks, lunch coolers, and water bottles. The supply kits will be delivered FREE to your home over the summer!
Thanks to the Belvedere PTA for organizing this activity!
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
The 5th Grade promotion ceremony will be held on Friday, June 10 starting at 10:00 a.m. Please join us in celebrating as we send our 5th graders off to middle school!
Each 5th grader has been issued 2 tickets for the ceremony. To maintain social distancing during the event, families are limited to 2 guests per 5th grader. There will be no exceptions to this limit.
Please sign in at the main office with you arrive before proceeding to the Gym. If your child will be leaving after the ceremony, please be sure to check them out in the office.
Gardening Volunteers Needed
Interested in helping take care of Belvedere’s gardens over the summer? Contact Andrea Auerbach (asauerbach1@fcps.edu) if you would like to help water, weed, harvest, and plant in our gardens. Instructions and tools will be provided.
Free and Reduced-Price Meal Applications Due This Summer
For the past two years, the federal government has provided no-cost meals to all public school students without the need to complete the annual Free and Reduced-Price Meal application. The extension of the no-cost meals benefit to all students is expected to expire at the end of this school year, meaning families must submit an application and be approved to be eligible for free and reduced price meals for the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible families are encouraged to submit the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the first day of the 2022-23 school year. The online application will be available later this summer and accessible via the FCPS homepage.
Students approved for Free and Reduced-Price Meals may qualify for additional benefits such as waived or reduced fees for instruments, uniforms, field trips, FCPS class fees, and Parktakes classes.
Yearbooks are Here!
Pre-ordered Yearbooks have been distributed to students.
If you did not pre-order a yearbook but would like to purchase one, a limited number of copies are now available for purchase in the main office. The cost is $18 ($10 for students on free/reduced lunch). Please provide exact change or a check payable to "Belvedere PTA."
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.
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!
PTA News
Support the Belvedere PTA
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.
There are several ways to support the PTA:
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, June 2: Field Day
- Wednesday, June 8: 5th Grade PYP Exhibition (10 a.m. to noon)
- Friday, June 10: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony (10 a.m.) and Last Day of School (2-hour Early Release)
Keep in Touch
Daily Health Screening Questionnaire
Health and Safety Guidance Webpage
Visit the Belvedere website
Report student absences
Bus Delay Website
Follow Belvedere on Twitter
Follow our PTA on Facebook
Change your email preferences
FCPS Calendar: 2021-2022
FCPS Calendar: 2022-2023
|
