Virginia Run Weekly Message 6/12/24

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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

 

June 12, 2024


IN THIS ISSUE

  1. A Fond Farewell to Some Staff Members

  2. Meet our new teachers - Fall 2024

  3. Staffing Updates for 2024 - 2025

  4. School Supply Pre-Orders

  5. Summer Reading Bingo
  6. Virginia Run Elementary School Book Mobile

  7. Recognize Our VRES Staff Who Go Above and Beyond

  8. Kindergarten and New Student Registration

  9. Kindergarten Orientation Presentation

  10. Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 New Student Tours & Playdates

  11. Important Upcoming Dates

  12. Summer Office Hours

  13. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts

 


TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Have a safe, fun and wonderful summer! We look forward to seeing everyone return to school August 19th!!

Happy Summer!

 


Congratulations to our 6th Grade Class

Congratulations to the 2024 VRES Sixth Grade Class! We will miss you and know you will do well in middle school!

 


PrincipalsAward

Mr. Gerstner awarding Ian Bohall the 2024 Principal's Award during the 6th grade promotion ceremony today.

 


6thGradeCelebration

The whole school clapped out 6th grade as they headed out for their end of school celebration!

 


1. A Fond Farewell to Some Staff Members

Each year, we take a moment to celebrate and share our appreciation for staff who are leaving Virginia Run Elementary School. We have no staff members retiring this year but we do have staff who are leaving for new opportunities. 

We thank you and wish each of you well as you begin the next chapter of your stories!

  • Ramya Kannan
  • Delmy Martinez
  • Michelle Matteos
  • Colleen McGovern
  • Gayathri Ponnusamy
  • Molly Potock    

 


2. Meet our new teachers - Fall 2024

  • Susie Doak - 6th Grade Teacher
  • Masi Vasef - 6th Grade Special Education Teacher
  • Jessica Scott - Special Education Teacher - Non-Cat
  • Nicole Ross - 1st Grade Teacher

 


3. Staffing Updates for 2024 - 2025

  • Maggie Carey will be moving from 5th grade to 3rd grade.
  • Michelle Spezzano will be moving from 1st grade to 2nd grade.

Please be mindful that additional staffing updates may continue to occur throughout the summer. We will share final staffing updates prior to the opening of school. Thank you!

 


FCPSCares

Mr. Antoncic was nominated and chosen from all submissions this month as the Region 5 recipient of the FCPS CARES Award!

 


4. School Supply Pre-Orders

Make the summer stress free by pre-ordering school supplies for next year! Supplies will be delivered directly to the school and will be in your student's classroom in time for their classroom visit the week before school begins. 

Order securely online now through June 25th!

  1. Go to 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.

Questions? Contact Sarah Cullen at srdcullen@gmail.com.

School Supplies

5. Summer Reading Book Bingo

Let’s keep reading all summer!  Complete our fun VRES Summer Reading Bingo Board and return it to Mrs. Siwert in the library the first week of school.  Everyone who turns in a Bingo Board will be able to choose an awesome prize!  Bingo Boards are being sent home in this week’s Wednesday folders.  Go here to print another copy in English or Spanish!  Happy Reading!

2024 Summer Reading Book Bingo in English

2024 Summer Reading Book Bingo in Spanish

 


Buckley

Ms. Buckley’s 5th grade students celebrate “Beach Day” during the last week of school. 

 


6. Virginia Run Elementary School Bookmobile

Teachers and parents know how important it is for students to keep reading over the summer months. Need books to read? Be on the look out for the  VRES Bookmobile!

On Wednesdays this summer, VRES staff will be in 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!

 

June 26 - Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse, 10 am - 12 pm

July 3 - Pleasant Valley Pool, 10 am - 12 pm

July 10 - Virginia Run School, 10 am - 12 pm

July 10 - Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse, 10 am - 12 pm

July 17 - Pleasant Valley Pool, 10 am - 12 pm

July 24 - Virginia Run School, 10 am - 12 pm

July 24 - Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse, 10 am - 12 pm

July 31 - Meadows of Chantilly Clubhouse, 10 am - 12 pm

 

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

Bookmobile Flyer 2024

 


NFLPLayer

Past Super Bowl winner Sean Jones came to our class today to discuss the importance of education in professional sports.

 


FCPS Cares

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. Kindergarten and New Student Registration

Calling All New Vikings!

KRegistration

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.

 


Field Day

Upper grades enjoyed their field day on Monday!

 


9. Kindergarten Orientation Presentation

Our Kindergarten Orientation was on May 3, 2024. If you were unable to attend, please use the link below to view the pdf presentation. 

VRES 2024 Kindergarten Orientation Presentation.pdf

 


10. Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 New Student Tours & Playdates

Welcome NEW Virginia Run Vikings! You are invited to bring your families and come to Virginia Run July 31st, for a tour of the school and to informally meet new friends. The kindergarten session will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and the grades 1 - 6 session will be from 10:00 am - 11:00 am. This event will include a bus ride around the neighborhood and a school tour by our very own staff members and administrators, followed by popsicles on the playground. Come out to meet new friends before the first day of school!

 


11. Important Upcoming Dates

7/31: Kindergarten & Grades 1-6 New Student Tours & Playdates

8/15: Virginia Run Welcome Walk, 9 AM-12 PM

8/15: Virginia Run Open House, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

8/15: Stone Open House, 4:30 PM

8/15 Westfield Open House, 5 PM - 7:30 PM 

8/19 First day of school

9/10: Virginia Run Back to School Night

 

 


12. Summer Office Hours

Until August 7th, our Virginia Run office will be open during the summer from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Please call the school office at 703-988-8900 if you need to unenroll and/or register a student for the 2024-25 school year. To schedule an appointment to unenroll or register please email Betty Bancroft at  ekbancroft@fcps.edu.

 


13. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts