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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
March 1, 2024
IN THIS ISSUE
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March 5 Presidential Primary — Student Holiday/School Planning Day
- March 10th Daylight Saving Time Begins
- SOL Spring Schedule
- The Positivity Project at Virginia Run Elementary
- VRES is excited for Read Across America Week!
- Kindergarten and New Student Registration
- Recognize Our VRES Staff Who Go Above and Beyond
- Volleyball Game - Virginia Run vs. Cub Run!
- Pizza and Chicken Sandwich Pre-order for Volleyball Game
- Virginia Run ES 9th Annual Viking Dash
- Yearbook Photos Needed
- Yearbooks are on Sale!
- March Technology Advice
- 2024 P.E. Sports Camp - Save the Date!
- School Lunch Menu Options
- Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
- Virginia Run Children’s Consignment Sale
- Important Upcoming Dates
- Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
1. March 5 Presidential Primary — Student Holiday/School Planning Day
The Fairfax Board of Elections requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the safe and efficient administration of the 2024 presidential primary election. March 5 will be a holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day for teachers.
Central offices and school offices will remain open. See the employee calendar and the school year calendar.
2. March 10th Daylight Saving Time Begins
Sunday, March 10, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour!
As a result of the time change, some students may be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
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3. SOL Spring Schedule
Please see below for the spring SOL schedule. A passing score is anything between 400-600. Any student who does not pass the SOL and scores in the range of 375-399 will have the opportunity to retake the Math, Reading, and Science SOL. Retakes will be held from May 28th to 31st. If you do not want your child to retake an SOL, please reach out to your teacher via email to let them know.
4. The Positivity Project
Weekly character strength for March 4 - 11: Fairness
 This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Fairness. Fairness means you believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.
Fairness is the product of moral judgment — the process by which people determine what is morally right and what is morally wrong. Moral reasoning has been explored and analyzed in two main traditions: the justice reasoning approach and the care reasoning approach.
For individuals, cultivating the character strength of fairness is correlated with highly desirable developmental outcomes. It helps people to become trustworthy friends, responsible citizens, and generally moral people.
To practice and encourage the character strength of fairness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.
5. VRES is excited for Read Across America Week!
Let’s grow together as we find fun ways to celebrate the joy of reading all week long, Monday, March 4th through Friday, March 8th!
Monday - D.E.A.R. - Teachers and students will have a book on hand to Drop Everything And Read at various times throughout the day!
Tuesday is Read at Home Day! Enjoy the student holiday with books.
Wednesday is Buddy Reading Day! Read with a buddy or two today!
Thursday is Cozy Reading Day! Each class will decide how they will get comfortable to enjoy extra reading time!
Friday is Silly Story Day! Read a silly story and wear a silly outfit!
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6. Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Calling All New Vikings!
Virginia law requires that all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 30, 2024, must be enrolled in kindergarten for the 2024-2025 school year. If you do not wish your child to attend school until the following year, you must notify the school in writing.
If you have a child who will attend Virginia Run Elementary next year, please contact Betty Bancroft to register. This will allow accurate numbers for staffing and classes next year!
Register your child by:
For more information on registration requirements please visit https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
General kindergarten information can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/kindergarten
Please spread the word to your neighbors who will have children attending Virginia Run ES.
7. Recognize Our VRES Staff Who Go Above and Beyond
The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees, specifically at Virginia Run!
submit your story
8. Volleyball Game - Virginia Run vs. Cub Run!
The Virginia Run vs. Cub Run Volleyball Game will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024 from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the Westfield High School Gym! Admission is FREE!
Dress in our school colors, wave your pompoms and bring your homemade banners to cheer on your teachers and 6th grade friends as Virginia Run takes on Cub Rub in Volleyball!
Also featuring:
Virginia Run Cheerleaders
Victor Viking and the Mascot Dance-off
Pizza and Concessions (pre-order pizza starts at 6:30)
Pompoms and spirit wear will be sold at the door
while supplies last.
*** Children MUST be accompanied by an adult.
No child should be dropped off and left unsupervised. ***
Pizza and concessions will be provided by the 6th grade celebration committee.
Contact Heather Ervin at heyheatherrice@hotmail.com or Kelly Long at kalong928@yahoo.com with questions.
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9. Pizza and Chicken Sandwich Pre-order for Volleyball Game
Pizza and chicken sandwiches will be available for pre-order for the Virginia Run Volleyball Game at Westfield High School on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Order forms will go home in next week's Wednesday folder.
Paper forms are due by Friday, March 22nd. Online orders are due by Thursday, March 28th.
Drinks and Concessions will be sold the night of the event.
Proceeds will go to the 6th Grade Celebration.
Volleyball Food PreOrder Form 2024
10. Virginia Run ES 9th Annual Viking Dash
Don’t miss this exciting event!
Friday April 26th, 2024
Save the date on your calendar now!
Viking Dash participants can walk, run or dance through the neighborhood streets on our 1.7-mile course – with shortcuts available!
Challenge yourself with a variety of (optional) fun obstacles concluding with a large inflatable obstacle slide.
Then enjoy our finish line party where participants will get a large slice of pizza, fresh fruit and a yummy frozen treat. Show your spirit by wearing your Viking Dash shirt and kick your heels up with our live DJ!
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All Viking Dash registrants receive:
⮚ Participation in all Viking Dash activities including
- The Obstacle Course
- The Inflatable Obstacle Slide
- The Finish Line Party
⮚ Viking Dash T-Shirt
⮚ Fresh fruit and slice of pizza
⮚ Yummy frozen treat
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Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in this school community event along with their children. Wheelchairs and strollers welcome. It’s a great way to spend a Friday night with your family!
This is a rain or shine event. If necessary, we will move inside the school building.
To register online, volunteer to help with this event or for Frequently Asked Questions, visit https://vrespta.ptboard.com/.
The Viking Dash is a PTA sponsored event. All proceeds will benefit the Virginia Run PTA so that they may offer after school activities, field trip support, in-school educational events, teacher mini-grants, professional development, stipends and technology support.
11. Yearbook Photos Needed
Please continue to send photos for the yearbook of VRES events, field trips, and classroom activities (presentations, PJ day, etc) for the yearbook! Photos will be collected through late March and can be emailed to Kelly Long at kalong928@yahoo.com.
12. Yearbooks are on Sale!
Pre-order your 2023-2024 Virginia Run Elementary School Yearbook now to guarantee a copy when yearbooks are distributed in June. Paper flyers will be sent home next week with standard pricing. Any questions, please contact Kelly Long kalong928@yahoo.com.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
School code 5662224
Ms. Matteos’ class learns about estimated totals using a rounding strategy.
13. March Technology Advice
This month, parents can read the article to learn practical tips for easing kids' social media anxiety. The Spanish version can be found here.
Please also consider filling out this Google form and let us know how we can continue to support you at home with your child’s technology needs.
14. 2024 Summer P.E. Sports Camp - Save the Date!
Save the Date! Our 2024 Summer P.E. Sports Camp will be from Monday, June 24, 2024 - Thursday, June 27, 2024. More information to follow in next week’s Wednesday folder.
15. School Lunch Menu Options
FCPS' Food and Nutrition Services team has been rolling out improvements to the menu that better reflect the diversity of our student body and focus on fresh, healthy food. Learn about FCPS’ new menu options.
See what is for breakfast and lunch at Virginia Run ES.
16. Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
Children who show up for school regularly develop fundamental reading and math skills while building a habit of good attendance that will carry them into college and careers. Research shows that children who were chronically absent in kindergarten and 1st grade were far less likely to read proficiently at the end of 3rd grade.
17. Virginia Run Children's Consignment Sale
Saturday, March 9th, 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
(½ price on selected items 12:30-1:30 pm)
Virginia Run Community Center, 15355 Wetherburn Court
Our Spring Children’s Consignment Sale will feature clothing, swimsuits, shoes, sandals, etc. in sizes infant to 16 in excellent condition.
We also have gently used maternity clothes, toys, baby equipment, bikes, books, puzzles, games, sports equipment, and riding toys.
All are priced well below retail or resale shops!
A portion of proceeds support needs within our community including the VRES PTA.
These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.
18. Important Upcoming Events
3/5: Student Holiday
3/11: FCPS Religious & Cultural Observance-First day of Ramadan
3/19: 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament, 5th & 6th grades
3/21: Spring Picture Day
3/25-3/29: Spring Break
4/1: Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
4/2: Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
4/5: VRES vs Cub Run Volleyball Game, WHS, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4/9: FCPS Religious & Cultural Observance-Eid al Fitr at sundown
4/10: Student Holiday
4/22: FCPS Religious & Cultural Observance-First evening of Passover at Sundown
4/23: FCPS Religious & Cultural Observance-Second evening of Passover
4/24: FCPS Religious & Cultural Observance-Theravada New Year
4/26: Viking Dash, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm; Packet Pick-up, 4:30 - 5:45 pm
5/3: Teacher Workday
5/8: Spring Chorus Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
5/9: Science Quest, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
5/27: Student Holiday
6/5: Band Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
6/6: Strings Concert, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
6/11: 6th Grade Celebration
6/12: 6th Grade Promotion, 9:40 am
6/12: Last Day of School - 2hr Early Release
19. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts
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