Special Announcements 11/11/22

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School Hours: 9:15 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday School building opens for students at 9:00 am

Office: 703-988-8900

Attendance: 703-988-8989

 

November 11, 2022


Holiday Toy Drive

With the holiday season fast approaching, we are writing to share some important updates. FCPS is no longer serving as a liaison between families and various holiday assistance programs. Unfortunately, the organization that we have used for gift assistance for the last several years informed us this month that they are no longer operational. We are reaching out to the Virginia Run ES community to support our families in need. We will be hosting a Toy Drive that will run from November 9th – November 30th. If your family would like to participate, please see below on ways you can give.

Ways to Give

  • Donate toys - Age range 5-12 years old
  • Donate gift cards in $25 increments to the following stores:
    -  Walmart
    -   Target
  • Gift cards must be dropped off in the front office.
  • A toy donation box will be located in the front lobby, under the clock.

 

Families who need assistance: Families who qualify for free/reduced meals are eligible to make an appointment with our family liaison (Veronica Sarabia, vsarabiasant@fcps.edu) to come and shop (at no cost) for two gifts per Virginia Run ES students in grades K-6, while supplies last.

Receiving Gift Assistance

  • Veronica Sarabia will reach out to families.
  • Toy pick-up will be the week of December 5th in the Virginia Run Cafeteria.
  • Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Limit 2 gifts per Virginia Run ES students in grades K-6 only. Shopping slots are limited to 15 minutes.

 

 

Jenna DeKeuster
School Counselor

jldekeuster@fcps.edu

703-988-8954

Veronica Sarabia
Parent Liaison

vsarabiasant@fcps.edu

703-988-8900

Stephanie Whittaker
School Social Worker

SWWhiattaker@fcps.edu

703-988-8900

 


Gratitude for VRES Staff Member

Please use this link to submit your kind sentiments and express your appreciation for VRES staff during this month of gratitude. Ms. Bumbrey will share the information with staff during Thanksgiving week.

“Gratitude for VRES Staff Member”

 


6th Grade's Wreaths Across America Fundraiser

In honor of Veterans Day, please consider sponsoring a wreath through the 6th grade's Wreaths Across America fundraising page. With your tax deductible donation, you will help honor and remember our fallen heroes, as well as support the 6th grade end-of-year celebration. Thank you for your support!