Belle View Beat-October 7, 2024

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A Message from the Principal

Hello BVES Families, 

As we kick off a very busy month at Belle View, I would like to take a moment to share that your students will be learning about Hispanic Heritage Month and the contribution that many Latinos have brought to our culture, arts, music, sports, and politics. 

Thank you to all who were able to attend our October PTA meeting, we were lucky to have Ms. Sheckels share about the SEL (Social Emotional Learning) curriculum and her plans for Unity Day on October 16th. 

October and November also kick off the start of parent-teacher conferences. Your child's teacher will send out sign up links for conference.  We welcome those conversations to discuss student growth and progress, behavior and effort concerns or celebrations and quarterly assessments. 

Also, next Monday, October 14th is a student holiday.  Staff will be having a staff development day. 

Proud Principal, 

Katie Pluntke 

 

National Hispanic Heritage Month

Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:  

  • Tuesday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19. 

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.  

Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization Resources webpage for details. 

Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations

REMINDER!!! Monday, October 21st--EARLY RELEASE MONDAY

Students will be dismissed at 12:55pm.  SACC is open and students requiring supervision like last money will be staying until 3:55.  

The Chili Cook Off is Back!

chili
Bring in your best or most creative homemade chili for an evening of fun and prizes!  We will have a craft table, a chili inspired game with prizes and of course our chili cook-off contest!  There will be a $150 Haven Pizzeria gift card to 1st prize along with other great prizes.  The more entries the more fun so please bring in your favorite chili!  If you don't want to cook, come volunteer; there are some easy jobs we need help with to make this happen.  ALL are welcome, you do not have to sign up to come eat chili and join the fun!  JOIN US!

 

Sign up below!

BVES Students, Families & Staff: 2024 Annual Chili Cook-Off! (signupgenius.com)

From our Family Liaison, Mrs. Garcia

Thank you to all the parents who joined us for our first Family Coffee & Conversation on Friday, September 24. We would love to learn more about what topics you would like to see presented in future Family Coffees.  Please complete this short Family Engagement Survey to share your ideas!

Please join us for our next Family Coffee & Conversation on Thursday, October 24th from 5:30-6:30pm in the library.  We will be talking about how you can help support student learning at home. Learn ideas for getting organized, promoting independence, and motivating your students. We will talk about ways to encourage reading and play learning games at home. Tips for parent-teacher conferences will also be discussed. Spanish interpretation will be provided. Let us know you can come by signing up here.  Questions? Contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, 571-501-8170.

Fun Run! October 24th

Students running

This is our PTA's most important fundraising event of the year!  The money is used for field trips, curriculum, school improvements, assemblies, and more!

Register NOW!  Donations collected online through October 27th. 

 First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at com. School Identifier: 5da0cdd5d6344

  1. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
  2. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
    • Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages
    • Post Facebook or Twitter
    • Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours

What's Happening?

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Indigenous People Day-Monday, Oct. 14-No School

Unity Day-Wednesday, Oct.16th--Wear Orange!

Thursday, Oct. 17-Chili Cook Off 

Early Release-Monday, Oct 21-12:55 pm

Thursday, Oct. 24-Fun Run-All Day

Thursday, Oct 24-Family Coffee-5:30 pm 

Thursday, Oct. 31 Story Book Character Day (Dress like a book character-no masks or weapons) and 2 hour end of quarter early release. Dismissal at 1:55.

Friday, Nov.1st-No School Diwali/All Saints Day


PTA Updates

Join the PTA!

Sign Up Online!

October 17th Chili Cook Off BVES Students, Families & Staff: 2024 Annual Chili Cook-Off! (signupgenius.com)

October 24th Fun Run--Flyers coming home in Wednesday Folders! Get a head start: 

  1. First Register or re-Login to your parent dashboard and complete your child’s student webpage with a PICTURE at com. School Identifier: 5da0cdd5d6344
  2. Make an online donation using the red Donate button right away
  3. Share with friends and family, they want to help!
    • Send 10-15 emails and/or text messages
    • Post Facebook or Twitter
    • Help your child reach their goal in 24/48 hours

 


Weekly Staff/Teacher Feature

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Name: Jennifer Skaggs

Position: High Impact TuroMath Support

Years in FCPS/Education:5-ish for FCPS/24 total

Interest/hobbies:Traveling, Reading, playing around on my Cricut, watching NFL, food, dogs

Favorite Children’s Book: Hatchet