Dear Belle View Families,
This week, we proudly hosted our first annual Spelling Bee, and it was a wonderful success! Our students did an incredible job demonstrating their hard work, courage, and perseverance as they took the stage. Participating in a spelling bee takes confidence, and we are so proud of every student who challenged themselves and gave it their best effort. Thank you to our amazing PTA for helping bring this exciting event to Belle View and for supporting opportunities that celebrate student learning and achievement. Betty was our champion, and Tyson was our runner-up! Congrats to all who participated.
Next week is shaping up to be a very busy and exciting one for our school community! Our Book Fair will be open all week, giving students plenty of opportunities to browse and discover new books they are excited to read. We will also be hosting two family events and hope to see many of you there. On Tuesday evening from 5:30–7:00 p.m., we will hold our Family Literacy Night. The Book Fair will be open for shopping, pizza will be provided, and our grade-level teams will be hosting engaging activities, games, and sharing helpful strategies families can use to support reading at home. It promises to be a fun and informative evening for everyone.
Then on Thursday evening, the Book Fair will reopen for additional shopping opportunities. Families can also enjoy convenient pre order Chic-fil-A using this link bit.ly/2026BookDinner while they browse and support our school’s love of reading.
Behind the scenes this week, our ESOL team has been working tirelessly to complete our annual WIDA testing for multilingual learners. This is a significant undertaking, as each student is assessed in four language domains—reading, listening, writing, and speaking. In total, our team successfully tested 109 students, which requires careful coordination and a tremendous amount of time and dedication. We are so grateful for their commitment to ensuring our multilingual students have the opportunity to demonstrate their language growth. We will receive the official scores in a few months, and we are optimistic and excited to see the tremendous progress our students have made this year.
Have a great weekend, and I will see you around the View! 🐾
Principal Pluntke
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SAVE THE DATE: Belle View KIndergarden Orientation-April 15th 9:30 AM
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
Montessori Program: 2026-27 Lottery Application Now Open
The West Potomac Pyramid Montessori Program at Bucknell ES is now accepting applications for Pre-K and Kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year.
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The Approach: Multi-age classrooms focused on discovery, independence, and hands-on learning.
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No Tuition: New PreK students will attend tuition-free for the 2026-27 school year.
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Key Dates: The lottery is now open. Apply by March 20 for initial consideration.
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Eligibility: Open to eligible students living in the West Potomac Pyramid.
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Information Sessions and Tours for New Families: Sign up through the webpage for available info sessions and tours this month.
Explore the program and apply today at www.fcps.edu/montessori.
Questions? Email Montessori@fcps.edu.
 Emory was our Jr. Bee Speling Bee champ!
 The Scholastic Bookfair is next week. See the bit.ly link for more details.
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. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, at Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Early Release Wednesdays for the 2025-2026 school year. Belle View students will be dismissed at 12:55. Students will go home their usual way. SACC is open for those registered for afternoon SACC.
Please contact the administration if you have a childcare hardship.
Sleep isn’t “extra,” it’s essential.
Sleep Awareness Week is a great reminder how sleep supports physical and mental health, helps the body recover and repair, and supports learning, memory, and mood.
A few strategies that can help people sleep longer and sleep better:
✅ Same bed/wake times each day
✅ A calming wind-down routine
✅ A dark, quiet, cool room (60-67° is ideal)
✅ Exercise earlier in the day (not within 2 hours of bedtime)
See more activities to try out for healthy sleep: https://bit.ly/3N3vE11
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together Thursday, March 12th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. Where: Lorton Community Center 9520 Richmond Highway, Lorton, VA 22079 Who: All Families Technology connects us like never before, but it’s important to know how to stay safe while using it. This family workshop provides hands-on learning about internet safety to inform families of:
- Today’s popular social sites and apps used by students
- Effective strategies to engage youth in discussions regarding internet safety
- Seven primary topics to discuss with youth that will remain important from kindergarten through adulthood
Join FCPS Intervention and Prevention Services to learn how your family can build healthy, secure, and positive habits online together. Interpreters and Childcare available.
Create Paper Bag Puppets of American Women Saturday, March 14th from 2-3:00 p.m. Where: Martha Washington Library Who: Grades K-6 Women have been part of our country's story from the start! We will celebrate our favorite women history makers by making paper bag puppets to represent them. We'll have books on hand to give us good ideas and to provide the facts of their life stories. Registration Opens Saturday, February 28th at 2pm
Belle View Virtual Special Education Night Tuesday, March 17th from 6-7:00 p.m. Where: Virtual Who: Parents & Caregivers Belle View Elementary is hosting a special education night with speakers from Fairfax County’s Therapeutic Recreation Services, Pulley Center, and a former Belle View family to share their experience from elementary to middle school. Zoom Link To join by phone: Dial (301) 715-8592 Meeting ID: 914 9198 7829 Passcode: 22307
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) 2025-26 School Year: October to May - Open Now! Where: In-person Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) partners with parents to prepare their children for success in school. Adult family members of 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds meet with their instructor for 1 hour each week to learn more about instructing their children at home.
For more information, please complete the interest form.
Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) colabora con los padres para preparar a sus hijos para que tengan éxito en la escuela. Los padres o tutores de niños de 2, 3 y 4 años se reúnen con una instructora durante 1 hora cada semana para aprender más sobre cómo instruir a sus hijos en casa. Año escolar 2025-26: octubre-mayo – ¡INSCRIPCION ABIERTA
Para más información, complete la forma de interes.
Inova Cares for Families Who: All Ages Providing primary care for all ages, including Medicaid, FAMIS, financial assistance, and uninsured patients. Please call the clinic to schedule an initial well-adult or well-child visit. Locations:
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Mount Vernon 8101 Hinson Farm Rd., Suite 415 Alexandria, VA 22306 Phone: 703.664.7005 Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Alexandria 4700 King Street, Suite 100 Alexandria, VA 22302 Phone: 571.665-6599 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
 Pages of Possibility is a student-led literacy event sponsored by students at West Potomac High School.
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March 9-13-Book Fair Week
March 10th-Family Literacy Night-5:30-7 pm
March 12th-Book Fair Open 5:30-7:30 pm
March 17th-Virtual Special Education Night-6 pm
March 20th-No School-Eid-al-Fitr
March 25th- 3 Hour Early Release
April 15-Kindergarten Orientation 9:30 in the library
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