Virginia Run Weekly Message 6/21/24

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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 21, 2024


IN THIS ISSUE

  1. Summer Office Hours
  2. School Supply Pre-Orders

  3. Summer Reading Bingo

  4. Virginia Run Elementary School Book Mobile

  5. Kindergarten and New Student Registration

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

  7. Important Upcoming Dates

  8. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts

 


1. 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.

 


Bowlero

Sixth graders enjoy their end of year party at Bowlero before returning to school for lunch and games.

 


2. 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

3. 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

 


4. 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

 


5. 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.

 


6. 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!

 


7. 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

 

 


8. Frequently Visited Links and Important Virginia Run Contacts