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Dear Belle View Families,
The 3rd quarter ends THIS Friday. We can hardly believe it! As we prepare progress reports, it’s important that all students remain in school until the end of the day, every day. We will be assessing for their progress reports, and early checkouts can make it difficult to gather the necessary information. Please help us ensure your child gets the full benefit of their learning time by keeping them in school for the entire day. Thank you for your support!
On March 26th, Mrs. Ahart's Girl Scout troop will be bagging up and donating the items from our lost and found. Please encourage your child to look for lost items.
Planning Ahead: Student Holidays & Early Release
School will be closed for students on Monday, March 31 and Tuesday, April 1. We will all have spring break during the week of April 14-18. When we return that Monday, April 21, there will be a 3-hour early release with dismissal at 12:55pm. Please reach out to Ms. Lehner if your childcare changes for Monday.
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Proud Principal,
Katie Pluntke
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Today, parents and guardians of Belle View ES will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu and take a few minutes to complete it.
Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
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All Belle View families are invited to join us for our Art Show on Thursday, April 3, from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Belle View ES Cafeteria. Student artwork will be displayed, and families can connect with each other and BVES staff while enjoying light refreshments. Spanish interpreters will be present. Hope to see you there! Light refreshments provided. |
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FCPS will offer a new Montessori program in the West Potomac pyramid. The program will begin in the 2025-26 school year, starting with multi-age classrooms at the pre-K and kindergarten levels.
The program will be located at Bucknell Elementary School. Families of 3, 4, and 5 year olds are invited to apply through a lottery process. Eligible families must have a verified residence in the West Potomac pyramid — Belle View, Fort Hunt, Groveton, Hollin Meadows, Hybla Valley, Stratford Landing, or Waynewood elementary schools. The program is free and transportation will be provided.
The Montessori method helps kids become curious, creative, and excited to learn for the rest of their lives. In a Montessori classroom, the whole room is set up to help students learn using Montessori-specific hands-on materials. Students have a lot of choice in their learning, which helps them stay motivated and become more independent.
One special feature of the Montessori approach is having children of multiple ages in one classroom. Children learn valuable social skills — such as cooperation and empathy — through interactions with peers of different ages. Additionally, the multi-age environment allows students to learn at their own pace, while developing a sense of community. The Montessori classroom is carefully organized with hands-on materials, encouraging students to explore and work independently.
The lottery application for the 2025-26 school year Montessori program at Bucknell Elementary School will be available Monday, March 10, through Thursday, May 1, 2025. Families may learn more about the program and apply for the lottery at www.fcps.edu/montessori.
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Spring Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities! (Free for Eligible Students)
Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend spring break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 3 PM, with optional extended care available.
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Cost:$180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
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Location:6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
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Lunch:Students should bring their own
- All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.
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Resources: Kids and Tech: Helping Kids Develop Healthy Digital Habits
Thank you to the parents who joined us for the Family Coffee and Conversation on Kids and Tech. There are many great resources for families navigating this challenging subject. Taking a few minutes to watch this video from Common Sense Media Kids and Tech: How Much is Too Much (Los niños y la tecnología: ¿Cuánto es demasiado?) could be a good place to start the discussion with your family. You can find the Kids and Tech Family Coffee presentation and additional resources for families on the Family Liaison page of the Belle View website. Please check it out! If you have any questions about the resources or need help finding additional information on the topic please contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu.
Gum Springs Community Center After School Program
Gum Springs Community Center offers a FREE after school program Monday-Friday from 3:30-6:00pm. They also offer activities on days FCPS has Early Release, from school dismissal time until 6pm and are open on Teacher Workdays from 9am-5pm. The programs are offered for free, but registration is required to participate. Transportation is not provided. If you are interested in registering or have questions, please contact Ms. Jess Fuller the Assistant Director of Youth Programs at Gum Springs, jessica.fuller@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-360-6088.
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Holiday-No school-Monday, March 31st
Teacher Workday-No school-Tuesday, April 1st
PTA Meeting-April 2nd @6:30-in the library
Art Show-April 4th @6-7:30pm
Spring Break-No school-April 14th18th
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Help and Resources for Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child's development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas:
- communication
- fine and/or gross motor skills
- self-help skills
- problem solving
- attention skills
Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) is the state’s early intervention system for infants and toddlers (0-36 months) with disabilities and their families. ITC provides evaluations and services for children who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to contact 571-423-4121 with questions or to make a referral.
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Please read below for descriptions of BVES PTA Executive Board roles needed for the upcoming school year (2025-2026). These are one-year terms with the option of a second term (no more than 2 terms in each function).
Email your nominations to Heather Wilson @ heather.sample@gmail.com or at PTA meetings in March and April. PTA members will vote during the May 2025 meeting. Don't be afraid to participate! Do not hesitate to contact us for more information.
President
The PTA President oversees the work of the PTA in collaboration with the entire Board. He chairs all PTA General and Board of Directors meetings. You get to know many parents, families, volunteers, and teachers! Serving as the primary point of contact for school administration, you'll have access to information about school events and a direct hand on how the PTA can support both the school and student success. The president supports budget planning, events, fundraising, and other PTA activities.
Correspondent Secretary
The Correspondent Secretary maintains an accurate record of the proceedings of all meetings and maintains all PTA correspondence/emails, website, and social media accounts. The secretary also maintains a membership list as required by the Virginia PTA and coordinates with the Treasurer to pay dues.
Committee chairs could support
- Social Media
- Production and replication of flyers for Wednesday Folders
Vice President of Fundraising
The Vice President of Fundraising is responsible for overseeing and managing all fundraising programs along with the Event Chairs' Coordinators. They will help plan and implement fundraisers for the school throughout the year. This role, along with guidance from the Board of Directors and the PTA Director, is responsible for the planning and recruitment of Key Volunteer positions, overseeing the fundraising plan, and guiding the Event Chair to ensure the success of the events.
Committees could support
- Fun Run: Fundraiser, Student/Classroom/School Rewards Oversight, Operations Day
- Book Fair: assembly dates, operation of the day, assembly/disassembly
- Restaurant Nights
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Quick Links
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Name: Kate Guidi
Position: Upper Grade Multiple Disabilities Teacher
Years in FCPS/Education:24 (all in California)
Interest/hobbies:Exploring the DMV/East Coast Region
Favorite Children’s Book
Charlotte’s Web
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