Belle View Beat-December 16, 2024

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A Message from the Principal

Hello Belle View Families,

It is hard to believe that we are sailing through our last school week of December.  Ms. Lehner and I wish all of our students, families, and staff members a safe, happy and healthy holiday!

We look forward to ushering in the holiday season with students and families this week at our winter concert on Wednesday evening or at our winter sing along on Friday afternoon. 

Have a wonderful break and we will look forward to seeing all our students and staff back on Monday, January 6th, 2025.

Proud Principals, 

Katie Pluntke and Kristen Lehner

 

Winter

Calling all Bobcats! Winter Break Bingo!

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Participate in our Winter Break POG BINGO challenge to stay engaged over break with fun activities to increase Portrait of a Graduate skills. Students can complete any five activities in a row/column/diagonal and return the completed form by Wednesday, January 8 for a special shout-out.

Parent Opportunity-TODAY!

Formed Families Forward is pleased to offer a new training for parents and caregivers to boost family safety and wellness as you prepare for all of the excitement and disruptions of your children’s break from school and their expectations for winter holiday celebrations. Join us for an interactive workshop and get new strategies for managing the winter break and for starting the new year strong!

December 16, 2024

11:45 am-1:00 pm (with a light lunch provided) OR 

6:45 - 8:00 pm (with a light dinner provided

Location: Charles Houston Recreation Center

Address: 901 Wythe St., Alexandria, VA 22314

Simultaneous SPANISH interpretation is available upon request.   Register Here. 

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Teachers, Staff, and Students had a blast decorating doors last week!  

 

From our Family Liaison, Mrs. Garcia

Fresh Market 

Belle View Families are invited to the Capital Area Food Bank Free Fresh Food Market on Wednesday, December 18, at Bucknell Elementary School (6925 University Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307). Distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables will begin at 10:30am and continue until the food is gone. We will be at the front of the school, Door #2. If it rains, or it is very cold, we will be at the back of the school, Door #9. Bring your own bags. Volunteers are needed to help with distribution and breaking down boxes.  Please contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu, (cell) 571-501-8170, if you can help or if you have any questions.

­School Age Child Care (SACC) Camp Fairfax Winter Break

The Camp Fairfax program provides fun, safe and educational care for children in kindergarten to sixth grade and during school breaks in most Fairfax County elementary schools and community centers. The Camp Fairfax Winter Program will be held at consolidated sites throughout the county during the FCPS Winter Break. Employment is not required for program eligibility. Please visit the SACC website for locations and registration information.

 

Attention: Rising 7th Grade Families

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PTA Hosting Cookie Table for Staff--This THURSDAY!

Please sign up for the staff cookie bar!  On December 19th, the PTA is hosting a cookie table for BV staff to make take home boxes of cookies and treats to share with their friends and family.  Not a baker, store bought is welcome!  Donations can be dropped off on the 19th in the office. 

Sign up Here!

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What's Happening?

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Dec. 16-20 SCA Spirit Week-See flyer below.

December 18th-Winter Concert 6pm in the Gym.

December 20th Belle View Winter Sing Along 2:45-3:30pm in the gym-parents/families are welcome. 

December 23-January 3-Winter Break

Spirit Days-THIS WEEK!

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PTA Updates

 Join the PTA here!  https://belleviewes.memberhub.com/store

 

 

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Weekly Staff/Teacher Feature

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Name:Tennille Pulley

Position:6th Grade Teacher 

Years in FCPS/Education: 14 in FCPS-24 years of teaching 

Interest/hobbies: Traveling, spending time with family and friends. Going to the beach!

Favorite Children’s Book: The Giving Tree