A Message From The Principals
This past Tuesday, FCPS School Board member Mr. Kyle McDaniel, along with Region 3 leaders, visited our campus. During their time here, they were warmly greeted by our Family Ambassadors and student ambassadors, known as First Friends. Both Mr. McDaniel and the regional leadership were highly impressed by the exceptional work our staff is doing to support our students.
This visit aligns with our commitment to the first pillar of the district’s Strategic Plan: ensuring every student develops foundational academic skills, curiosity, and a joy for learning that will lead to success from Pre-K through 12th grade. At Fort Belvoir Elementary, we strive to create an environment where students not only excel academically but also cultivate a lifelong passion for learning. The dedication and collaborative efforts of our staff are essential in fostering this growth and equipping students with the skills they need for their future success.
As a token of appreciation, the First Friends presented Mr. McDaniel and the Region 3 leaders with special gifts, including an Army coffee cup and distinguished monogrammed Fort Belvoir Elementary ink pens. These thoughtful gestures highlighted our school’s deep connection to the military community and reflected our pride in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment.
Together we are and will continue to be Fort Belvoir strong!
Dr. LaZedrick (Zed) Jemison, Principal
Ms. Mary Flint, Assistant Principal
Ms. Norma Gordon, Assistant Principal
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Upcoming Dates
October 7: Wear Orange!
October 7: AAP Information Night 5:30-6:30pm
October 8: Picture Day
October 9: Hispanic Heritage Month Potluck 2:15-3:15pm
October 14: Student Holiday
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Action item: Updated Survey Form for Fort Belvoir Primary next Early Release (10/21)
Please complete this UPDATED SURVEY before October 11 to indicate how your child will be going home for our next early release Monday on 10/21/24. *If you have multiple children, please complete a form for each student.
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time to reinforce our commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, and highly engaging learning environment for all students. At Fort Belvoir Primary Elementary School, we take pride in fostering a community where every student feels a strong sense of belonging. Our dedicated wellness team leads schoolwide lessons, teaching students the importance of safety, inclusion, and respect. These lessons are critical to ensuring that all children understand their role in maintaining a positive school climate.
Additionally, we encourage families to contact the school if their child is experiencing any type of bullying. Families can learn more about FCPS stance on bullying linked HERE. The district also has a list of strategies and talking points for students and families linked HERE. As a school family, we can create a world where kindness spreads, beginning with each one of us.
Please wear orange on Monday, October 7th as we promise to be a school that spreads kindness. Families can find additional talking points linked HERE.
On October 9th, we are excited to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month as one united school community. Many of our students and families proudly represent the vibrant and diverse Hispanic culture, and we invite all families to join in the celebration. To ensure we have enough food for everyone, we kindly ask that families bring a delicious Hispanic dish to share.
This event is also a wonderful opportunity for families to connect with one another, particularly here on the military base (Fort Belvoir), where many students attend Fort Belvoir Primary. We look forward to celebrating together and hope to see you there!
Please use the like here to signup - Family Ambassadors: Hispanic Heritage Luncheon (signupgenius.com)
We All Belong At School!
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Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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Custodian Appreciation Day!
We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone for showing our custodian staff such well-deserved appreciation. They were touched by the many hugs from students and the kind words of gratitude they received. Their work is invaluable, and we truly could not do what we do without them. They ensure our school is clean, safe, and welcoming for all our students and families. Like you, we are deeply grateful for everything they continue to do for our school community. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Coffee and Conversations with the Principal, Dr. Jemison
We are thrilled to invite you to join us for conversations with our proud principal, Dr. Jemison, at Starbucks! As a valued partner of Fort Belvoir, the Starbucks located at the Exchange has generously agreed to accommodate our school community. Each month, Dr. Jemison, along with our Fort Belvoir Elementary Family Ambassadors, will host an informal gathering where friends and families can come together to hear about the wonderful things happening at our school.
We are meeting on Tuesday, October 8th. Please join us from 10:30 - 11:00 am
Our goal is to strengthen and maintain a positive relationship with the Fort Belvoir community. We encourage everyone to join us over a cup of coffee or tea as we share ideas, experiences, and ways to ensure our children remain Fort Belvoir strong while standing in excellence!
The You-Seum at Fort Belvoir Primary!
The You-Seum is looking for curators to create an exhibit of their collections. The exhibit will be in the display case by the cafeteria and will be up for two weeks. Families can sign up using this sign up genius:http://bit.ly/3AADlW8 .
Want more information? Families can email Jennifer Kalletta (jakalletta@fcps.edu).
📚 Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004
Next 3-Hour Early Release: Monday, October 21 at 1:00pm
Please completed the updated survey linked HERE (one survey form for each child) before October 11.
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Advanced Academic Program
Please click on this link to view the attached newsletter with information regarding our Advanced Academic Program. The newsletter also includes the dates of our two upcoming AAP Family Meetings. Questions? Reach out to Ms. Stafford (dlstafford@fcps.edu).
 
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