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 Ms. Dillane’s fourth graders dive into history as they begin a DBQ exploring Harriet Tubman’s greatest accomplishment. After building background knowledge, students moved on to analyzing primary sources.
Wednesday, February 25- 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday
Wednesday, February 25- Parent Coffee: Understanding IB-PYP at Belvedere
Thursday, February 26- Family Culture Night
Wednesday, March 4- PTA Community Meeting
Thursday, March 12- Spring Picture Day
Thursday, March 19- PTA Sponsored Belvedere Ballers
Friday, March 20- Eid al-Fitr - Division Closed
Tuesday, March 24- Family Language Night
Wednesday, March 25- 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday
Friday, March 27- 2 Hour Early Release and End of Quarter 3
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3 - Spring Break (Belvedere Offices Closed)
Monday, April 6 - Teacher Workday - Student Holiday
Thursday, April 9- Kindergarten Orientation
Friday, April 10 - School Planning Day - Student Holiday
 Working as a collaborative community, we cultivate a strong sense of belonging and joy, fostering high expectations while providing access to opportunities that fuel the growth and success of every student, empowering families to thrive. The Justice Pyramid is proud to celebrate one of the many ways we live this commitment and come together to ensure our students feel that strong sense of belonging.
In January, the counselors from Glasgow Middle School traveled to Bailey’s Upper, Belvidere, Beech Tree, Sleepy Hollow, Parklawn, and Glen Forest to meet our 5th graders where they are. During these visits, counselors shared information about middle school, answered thoughtful questions, and helped launch the exciting transition process.
Next, students will select their courses and take a tour of Glasgow as they take the next steps toward becoming Justice Wolves. We love our Justice Pyramid Community and are grateful for the intentional ways we work together to support, welcome, and uplift our students every step of the way.
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. At 707-916-6800. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Join Margot Hwang, our IB-PYP Coordinator, on Wednesday, February 25th from 10:00-11:00 AM in our Parent Center. We will be talking about Understanding IB-PYP program at Belvedere.
If you can't make it in person, join via Zoom: https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99122013266?jst=1
For more information contact Iva Plazas, Family Liaison, at 703-916-6800.
A reminder that Wednesday, February 25th is a 3 hour early release day for grades K-5. Your student will be dismissed at the same time as the previous 3 hour release day. Students will dismiss at 1:05. Students that have opted-in to stay will dismiss at 4:05. Please notify the front office, 703-916-6800, no later than February 25th at 12 pm if you need to change your child’s dismissal for this day.
 Kindergarten students at the National Gallery of Art looking up to see Calder's Mobile.
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. Please note important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines:
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February 23, 2026 for the week of March 2, 2026
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March 2, 2026 for the week of March 9, 2026
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March 9, 2026 for the week of March 16, 2026
Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
 Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
We are so excited to welcome your child to Belvedere Elementary! We hope to see parents and rising kindergarten students at our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 9 at 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Cafeteria. Registration is open and we encourage you to register your child prior to April 9th.
Please contact Mandy Belcher at 703-916-6804 or at abelcher@fcps.eduIf you have any questions.
Date: Thursday, April 9th 2026
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Where: Belvedere ES Cafeteria.
Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
 Students in Ms. Alemar's class getting ready to sing their Valentine's song.
Register Today With Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at [School]. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
 Sign Up for Family Culture Night - Feb. 26
Would you like to share a food dish, art, music, dance or other activity or performance with the Belvedere community that represents your family's cultural heritage? Join us for Family Culture Night on Feb. 26 to celebrate our school community’s cultural, ethnic and linguistic diversity. Sign up today!
Everyone at Belvedere is welcome to attend the event on Feb. 26 from 6-7:30 p.m., and we also need volunteers to set up and clean up after it concludes.
Can you Donate to the Spring Auction?
We are preparing for the Belvedere PTA Spring Auction - one of our biggest events of the year. Proceeds from this fundraiser help fund field trip buses, teacher appreciation support and community events like this week’s Movie Night and Family Culture Night later this month.
Do you have a donation you can contribute to the auction? Let us know by emailing BelvederePTAauction@gmail.com.
Donations can range from:
- Tickets for events, shows, movies or experiences
- Complimentary lessons or discounts on lessons
- Unique gift baskets
- Restaurant and business gift cards
- Services for fitness, beauty, health and wellness
- Art
- Sports memorabilia
- And more! We love creative ideas
Want to help? We need volunteers NOW who can spare **60 minutes** to e-mail local businesses for donations. We'll give you the template and the contacts. If you can help, please us know by emailing BelvederePTAauction@gmail.com.
Upcoming PTA Events
February:
26- Family Culture Night @ BES
March:
4 - Community Meeting @ BES
19 - Belvedere Ballers @ Glasgow Middle School
International Night Date Change - Now Saturday, April 18 - Tickets on Sale!
Justice HS Presents The Quest for the Diamond in the Rough!
Join Justice for International Night on April 18! Join our school as we explore and travel across the world, visiting every country represented by our multi-cultural diversity, all in the search of the legendary Diamond in the Rough.
To purchase tickets, please visit here.
Showtimes: 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
Tickets: Adults - $10, Students and Children under 18 - $5
Cultural Food Experience
- 1st Show - 4:30 - 5:30 pm (for patrons of the 2:00 pm show)
- 2nd Show - 5:30 - 6:30 pm (for patrons of the 7:00 pm show)
*Prices for food varies
🐺Wolves at the Lodge
Join Justice for the 4th annual PTSA fundraiser, Wolves at the Lodge on Saturday, February 28. Enjoy a night of fun, food, dancing, casino games, prizes, silent auction items and student art raffle. This is sure to be their biggest and best yet.
- Open to all parents, teachers, administrators, friends of Justice High School age 21+.
- Get your tickets now for as little as a $35 donation for parents/friends, $10 for teachers/administrators. https://sholink.to/watl2026
If you and your significant other are planning on coming, why not join the Host Committee as Aces Sponsors for a few dollars more? Have something to donate to the silent auction or for a prize? Amazing! Contact us at watljusticeptsa@gmail.com.
Black History Month Celebration
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Celebrating Our Students
- Summer Camp and Learning
- New High School Name
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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