From the School Administration
Dear Belvedere Families,
Happy Friday! As we wrap up another week, I want to share some highlights that truly made this week special. Our Parent Coffee was a fantastic opportunity for families to connect, share ideas, and engage in meaningful discussions about supporting Multilingual Learners at home. Our ESOL team presented invaluable information on how families can support their children's language development at home. We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to the vibrant conversations.
It’s wonderful to see our students thriving and embracing their learning, especially as they enjoyed outdoor activities in the beautiful fall weather. The joy of learning outside adds a special touch to their educational journey!
As a reminder, this coming Monday is a three-hour early release. If you have not yet communicated whether your child will stay at school, please call the office to confirm. We are looking forward to this time, as our teachers will have the opportunity to delve into our new Language Arts curriculum, ensuring that we provide the best learning experience possible. Thank you for your continued support, and have a wonderful weekend!
Wishing everyone a peaceful and restful weekend.
Sincerely,
Cecilia Vanderhye, Principal
Tara Boone, Assistant Principal
Kelly Cabezas, Assistant Principal
Storybook Character Parade
On Thursday, October 31, we invite students to dress up as their favorite storybook character for our annual Storybook Character Parade. The students will parade around the school starting at 9:45 am. Families are invited to come stand in the lobby and line the front hallways to watch the parade. We hope to see you then!
Belvedere Outdoor Club
Join Outdoor Club for the first trip of the 2024-2025 school year on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Huntley Meadows Park! Outdoor Club meets on select Saturdays to explore local parks with students and their families. Bus transportation is available from Belvedere and Barcroft View apartments. For this trip only, we will have a morning and afternoon trip to provide more bus space because parking is very limited. Details and registration information were sent home in Friday folders (also available here). Registration is first come, first serve, no later than Thursday, October 24, 2024.This year’s remaining Outdoor Club trips are tentatively scheduled for 11/23, 1/25, 3/22, and 5/3. Please contact our Environmental Educator, Andrea Auerbach (asauerbach1@fcps.edu) with questions.
Outdoor Workday - Volunteers Needed
Help us refresh our outdoor learning spaces on Friday, November 1, 10am-12pm or Saturday, November 2, 10am-12pm (stay for any amount of time). Tasks may include removing invasive plants from the back meadow, cleaning up/weeding gardens, planting, building garden beds, and moving mulch. Students are welcome with an adult. Sign up now! Questions? Contact Andrea Auerbach at asauerbach1@fcps.edu.
From Our School Counselors
Career Day is coming up on November 15th. We are seeking parents, family members, or neighbors of students from any grade level who are interesting in sharing about their careers. Please read this flyer for more details about the event and how to sign up.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
Justice Pyramid Night
Justice High School will be hosting our annual “Youth Night” for our Justice Pyramid at our Home Varsity Football Game on Friday, October 25th @ 7:00 PM vs Edison High School. All staff, families, and students are invited from our feeder schools! We are looking forward to an awesome night with our community.
We have some fun activities being planned by our activities office and SGA: Tunnel Run with the team, Pregame Trick or Treat, Pyramid Chorus National Anthem and more!
 
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Register Today for a Community Conversation!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations this fall. She invites you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Click the dates below to register for one of the following conversations:
Events take place from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Childcare and language interpretation services will be provided.
Join us next Tuesday for PTA Volunteer Night!
The PTA Volunteer Celebration will be held at Total Wine (Plaza at Landmark, 6240 Little River Turnpike) from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22. This is an adult-only event. Learn about opportunities to support future PTA events and fundraisers like the Election Day Bake Fundraiser, International Night, Silent Auction and Belvedere Ballers, or become a part of ongoing activities including Late Day Learners or DABs. No commitment is expected! If you have 2 hours one evening to give or two hours a week year-round, we welcome it. All BES caregivers and staff are welcome to come, learn about opportunities and get to know other families. Light refreshments and something to sip on will be provided. No RSVP required.
Plan Lebanese Taverna take-out at BES
Skip cooking and join us for our first food truck night of the year on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Lebanese Taverna, a woman-owned, locally-based Eastern Mediterranean restaurant, will be serving up delicious dishes like hummus, salmon, roasted lamb, shawarma and baklava. Portions are huge -- one order could feed your family for days.
Order for pickup at Belvedere (side parking lot) at 4:20 p.m. on Oct. 24. All orders MUST be picked up by 4:45 p.m.: https://www.giftrocker.com/secure/Order/?h=67f3c5b9
The order deadline is Oct. 23 and all proceeds benefit year-round PTA activities, like funding school field trips and teacher grants. Share with your neighbors!
Need a cookie? We’ve got that
Sign up for the Election Day Bake + Wrapping Paper Fundraiser on Tuesday, Nov. 5. We have tons of opportunities open from 6 a.m.-8 p.m., and you can also donate (or purchase) baked goods or wrapping paper. Details:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E054AA9A822A4FC1-51192210-election
Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM)
Learn more about the criteria and process to apply for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.
If you need assistance with the Free and Reduced-Meal application, please visit Belvedere's Family Liaison, Mrs. Plazas in the Parent Center or you may call her office at (703) 916-6824
FCPS CARES Program
The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. We invite you to submit a story below to acknowledge the great work of an FCPS employee or group of employees who should receive FCPS CARES recognition.
Please take note of the following before submitting an FCPS CARES:
- A notification email, with the submission text included, will be sent to the recipient(s) and copied to the recipient's supervisor(s).
- All submissions will be posted to our FCPS CARES webpage and shared via other FCPS news outlets.
- Submissions containing personal or sensitive information may be edited to protect individuals' privacy.
- Feel free to compose your submission using a text editor such as Microsoft Word, and then paste it into the text box provided.
For questions, please email employeeawards@fcps.edu.
Read more and Submit an FCPS CARES today!
Belvedere is on Instagram
Welcome back, Belvedere families! 🎉 New school year, new Instagram account! 📸 We’re thrilled to share all the incredible moments ahead. Stay tuned and follow along!
https://www.instagram.com/belvedereelem/
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact the front office so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Upcoming Dates
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October is National School Principals Month! Make sure to send your appreciation to our incredible FCPS principals!
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October 21-25: National School Bus Safety Week
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October 31: Quarter End, Early Dismissal and Student Holiday
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Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students.
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Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali and Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed. |
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday. See the complete school year calendar.
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