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Dear Belle View Families,
I hope you all have a wonderful long weekend and have a few opportunities to enjoy the warmer weather and sunshine! Wishing all those who celebrate, Eid Mubarak. We look forward to starting 4th quarter on Wednesday, April 2nd and all the fun activities and awesome field trips planned at Belle View this Spring.
We hope to see families on Thursday, April 3rd from 6-7:30 for our Art Show. All students will have their artwork on display and light refreshments will be provided.
Proud Principal,
Katie Pluntke
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Top 10 Reasons Belle View Is Extraordinary~
At Belle View, we’re proud of our students, staff, and families and the ways they make our community special. Check out 10 reasons we’re proud to be a bobcat and why Belle View is an amazing place to learn and grow!
Ten Reasons Why Belle View is Special
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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. |
Read the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Spring Newsletter to learn more about the screening process for AAP services in English or Spanish.
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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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Save the Date! Spring Special Education Family Night, Thursday, May 1
Please join us Thursday, May 1 from 6:00-7:00pm in the Belle View Library for a Special Education Family Night. Learn about community resources for families of students with special needs with presenters from the FCPS Family Resource Center, Adapted Recreation Programs with the Fairfax County Park Authority and The Lorton Sensory Room. Spanish interpretation will be available. Childcare and food will be provided, please RSVP here to help us plan! Questions? Please contact Amy Garcia, Family Liaison, ajgarcia@fcps.edu.
April is the Month of the Military Child when we celebrate and recognize the resilience of our military-connected children and thank them for their service as part of a military family. Here at Belle View we have 30 military connected children. Please plan to wear purple on Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, a day in April set aside for everyone to show their support for military-connected students. Purple represents the blending of the colors of the five branches of our armed forces. In Virginia, we are proud to be home to Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, and National Guard and Reserve families.
APRIL Workshops from the Family Resource Center
SIB Shops - The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to meet other siblings in a relaxed setting. Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs, share sibling experiences, and receive peer support. Play games and have fun! This session will be hosted at 3001 Vaden Dr. Fairfax. April 1, 1 - 4:00 P.M. Register here Math Strategies for Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities - In this session participants will learn about evidence-based practices in teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities and how they apply to math instruction. Specific early numeracy objectives will be discussed, along with related activities to support these objectives using items easily found within the home. A participant guide will be provided, containing a variety of tools and resources.
April 11, 10- 11:30 a.m. Register here Empowering Twice-exceptional Students to Understand the Role of Accommodations in Accessing Learning - Supporting families to understand what accommodations are and how they support twice exceptional (2e) students in accessing learning, learn strategies to empower their 2e child to understand and request to use their 504/IEP accommodations, explore ways to collaborate with educators to ensure effective accommodation use and to gain resources to support ongoing conversations with your child about accommodations and their learning needs.
April 22, 10- 11:30 a.m. Register here The Role of Boundaries in Teen Development - Join Dr. Jain, as she supporting families to understand the importance of Boundaries, model healthy boundaries, and navigate social and digital boundaries. April 25, 10 - 11:30 A.M. Register here
Registration for Therapeutic Recreation Service Summer Camp 2025 opens April 2, 2025. Camps fill up quickly. Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services offers art activities, sensory play, games, sports, outdoor play, music and more for students with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities and/or attention deficit disorders. Click here for more information and to register.
Speech and Hearing Clinic. Provides free speech and hearing screenings to the community preschools in Fairfax County and refers them to Child Find for further eligibility for services and intervention as well as Summer Speech and Language therapy services for school-going children who have IEPs and do not have ESY during summer when school is out. Call to make an appointment today: 703-246-7120. Visit the website for more information: fairfaxcounty.gov/health/speech-hearing.
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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 3rd @6-7:30pm
Spring Break-No school-April 14th18th
Early Release Monday-April 21st. 12:55 dismissal
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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: June Meehan
Position: 3rd grade teacher
Years in FCPS/Education: 8th year at Belle View; 20 years teaching,
Interest/hobbies: puzzles, reading, gardening
Favorite Children’s Book: Stand Tall Molly Lou Melon
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