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The Belvedere Bulldog community hit it out of the park at Nationals Park! ⚾❤️ From cheering in the stands to running the bases after the game, it was a day full of smiles, school spirit, and unforgettable memories together.
Tuesday, May 12- PTA Spirit Night- Saté Truck
Wednesday, May 13-Belvedere's 70th Anniversary Event
Wednesday, May 20- 3hr Early Release Wednesday
Monday, May 25- Memorial Day- Division Closed- No School
Tuesday, May 26- Teacher Workday- No School for Students
Wednesday, May 27- Eid-al-Adha- Division Closed- No School
Friday, May 29 - PTA Volunteer Breakfast
Wednesday, June 3- PTA Community Meeting
Thursday, June 4- Band Concert
Friday, June 5- Field Day
Wednesday, June 10- PYPX Community View from 10:00-12:00
Thursday, June 11- PTA Spirit Night- Jeni's Ice Cream
Wednesday, June 17- Last Day of School
Dear Belvedere Families,
We had a truly fabulous week at Belvedere, and we are so grateful to our entire community for helping make it so special. It is hard to believe there are only about five weeks left in the school year. It feels like just yesterday we were welcoming students and families in the summer heat.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our incredible PTA for making Teacher Appreciation Week so memorable. From Pop and Popcorn, delicious Taco Zocalo lunches, family potluck celebrations, sweet treats, sodas, cookies, and the cutest bulldog keychains, every thoughtful gesture helped our teachers and staff feel deeply valued and appreciated. Your generosity and kindness mean so much to all of us.
We are also thrilled to share that our Family Fun and Learning Festival was a tremendous success. With beautiful weather, families enjoyed an evening filled with engaging reading and math activities thoughtfully prepared by our dedicated teacher teams. The event was full of learning, laughter, and connection, and the Seva food truck was a wonderful addition, with many enjoying delicious quesadillas and chips together.
Thank you as well to everyone who supported the Jewelry Shop this week. The joy on our students’ faces as they selected meaningful gifts for loved ones was truly priceless.
Looking ahead, our kindergarten team is excitedly awaiting the arrival of chicks, expected to hatch next Tuesday or Wednesday. A viewing link will be shared soon so families can join in this exciting experience.
Thank you for continuing to make Belvedere such a caring, joyful, and supportive school community. We are incredibly grateful for your partnership, your support, and the many ways you help make our school such a special place each and every day.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Your Belvedere Admin Team
Cecilia Vanderhye, Kelly Cabezas, and Tara Boone
SOL testing is underway, and we are so proud of how hard our students have been working so far! As we continue through the testing season, we want all students to feel confident, prepared, and ready to do their best each day.
You can continue supporting your child by making sure they get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and arrive at school on time. Encouraging a positive mindset and reminding them to take their time and do their best can also make a big difference.
Thank you for your continued support as our students work hard and show all they have learned!
For more information about SOL testing, including what to expect and how results are used, please visit the SOL Tests in Elementary and Middle Schools page.
You can find our SOL Testing schedule below:
- Tuesday, May 12th- 5th Grade Math
- Wednesday, May 13th- 4th Grade Math
- Thursday, May 14th- 3rd Grade Math
- Monday, May 18th- 5th Grade Science
Updated Lunch Schedule for SOL Testing:
To accommodate SOL testing on Tuesday, May 12, lunch schedules will be adjusted: 4th grade will have lunch from 12:25–12:55, and 5th grade from 1:35–2:05.
A reminder that Wednesday, May 20th 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 May 20th at 11 AM if you need to change your
child’s dismissal for this day.
Join us as we celebrate 70 amazing years of Belvedere Elementary with a special evening of music, movement, and community fun!
We’re excited to welcome 123 Andrés, a Grammy-winning bilingual music duo, for an interactive live performance in English and Spanish that gets everyone singing and dancing along.
Event Details:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 Belvedere Elementary Field
Bring your family, a blanket, and a picnic dinner, and get ready to enjoy the show together!
This outdoor celebration will include music, dancing, and plenty of opportunities for audience participation, making it a fun experience for all ages.
Let’s come together to celebrate our school’s past, present, and future as a community. We hope to see you there!
The 123 Andrés performance is proudly sponsored by the BES PTA.
We thank the Fairfax250 Commission for its support of this event, part of Fairfax County’s commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
What an incredible night at our Family Fun & Learning Festival! 💙📚➕
Our school was filled with excitement as students and families came together for an evening of literacy games, math activities, raffles, free books, and hands-on fun created by our amazing teachers.
Families also enjoyed free dinner from the Seva Truck while connecting with community partners including VIP Summer Camps from Glasgow, Fairfax County Public Library, and Fairfax summer camp programs.
A special thank you to SouthBlock and the Belvedere PTA for helping fuel our teachers with dinner and smoothies during setup!
We loved seeing our students learning, laughing, and making memories together as a school community.
Special thank you to:
✨ Seva Truck for providing free dinner
✨ SouthBlock for donating smoothies and juices for our teachers
✨ Our amazing volunteers from Glasgow and Justice
Click on the picture above to watch the full reel and see all the excitement from this unforgettable evening!
This week, our Belvedere teachers and staff were showered with kindness, support, and appreciation from our PTA, administration, and school families. From surprise snacks and special lunches to thoughtful treats and generous family donations, every day brought a reminder of how valued our staff truly are. We are so grateful to everyone who helped make Teacher Appreciation Week so special for the people who care for and inspire our students every day.
Click the image above to see highlights from the week on our Instagram page!
Belvedere is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute instructional assistant. Able to inspire, enable and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Make a difference in your local community
✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Justice pyramid posting.
Celebrate Belvedere’s 70’s Birthday with 123 Andres
The Grammy-winning duo 123 Andrés is returning to Belvedere on Wednesday, May 13, at 5:30 p.m. for a free concert on the BES field in celebration of Belvedere’s 70th birthday! Bring the family, a blanket, a picnic dinner and be ready to dance along with this bilingual band.
Order Indonesian Specialties, Support the PTA
The Saté Truck will pull up to Belvedere for the next Restaurant Spirit Night on Tuesday, May 12. Order in advance (select Belvedere as your pick-up point) and pick-up at school from 5-7:30 p.m. that day. Try the Rendang – marinated beef cooked in coconut milk– fried lumpia or the namesake grilled chicken with homemade peanut sauce. Order today!
Upcoming PTA Events
May
12 - Spirit Restaurant Night - Saté Truck @ BES. Order now!
13 - 123 Andrés Concert + BES Birthday, BES Field
29 - Volunteer Acknowledgement Breakfast, BES
June
3 - PTA June Community Meeting + Elections
10 - Spirit Night @ Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams, Shirlington, 4150 Campbell Ave., Arlington
17 - End of Year, Popsicles on the Playground, BES
Andrés and Christina are very excited to visit our community on Wednesday, May 13th at 5:30 PM. They are so excited that they made a little video for us! Click on their picture to watch the video!
The annual BES Jewelry shop took place this week. All students had the opportunity to select a piece of jewelry for someone special in their lives. We are incredibly thankful for the BES PTA for organizing this event and collecting donations, and for the volunteers that helped students select their gifts and wrap them.
Looking for a creative and engaging summer opportunity for your child? The FCPS Fine and Performing Arts Camp, Elementary Institute for the Arts, is open to students currently in grades K-5. FCPS students, private school students, homeschooled students, and non-Fairfax County residents are all welcome to attend.
The camp will be held at Robinson Secondary School in Fairfax and offers four week-long sessions:
• July 6-10
• July 13-17
• July 20-24
• July 27-31
Camp hours are 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with early drop-off beginning at 7:30 a.m. New this year, aftercare is available until 5:00 p.m.
Tuition assistance is available as well as free transportation. Registration is open now until June 5th.
For more information and registration details, visit https://www.fcps.edu/academics/summer-learning-programs/camps-and-institutes-elementary-institute-arts-e-ifta#tuition
Discover Exciting Summer Learning Activities and Ideas
Join Fairfax County Public Schools for a free, family-friendly community celebration filled with hands-on STEM, arts, and creative experiences for students of all ages. This year’s Summer Extravaganza takes place on Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at Woodson High School.
Explore summer learning resources and connect with FCPS offices and community partners. Don’t miss the Student Market and a full day of engaging activities designed to spark learning, growth, and inspiration for the whole family.
For more information, visit the Summer Extravaganza webpage.
FCPS Students are Invited to Get2Green's First Student Action Summit
Join fellow FCPS students in grades K-12 for an evening of learning and connecting about environmental action at schools. The Student Action Summit will take place Thursday, May 14 from 5:30-7pm in the FCPS Welcome Center at 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Fairfax, VA. This event is open to all students in Fairfax County Public Schools. Elementary school students must be accompanied by an adult. Register for the FCPS Get2Green Student Action Summit by May 8, 2026. Questions? Email Get2Green@fcps.edu.
May is Food Allergy Awareness Month. The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to safe and nutritious school meals. Since 1 in 13 children in the U.S. has a food allergy, FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school.
To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a safe menu for
students.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents/guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
📱 Stay up to Date With the FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app, you can:
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Stay up to date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
☎️Family Information Phone Lines
FCPS family information phone lines are available in nine different languages. An FCPS employee will respond to your call in your preferred language within 24 hours, Monday through Friday.
Call the phone line with questions about your child’s education or FCPS, and someone will help connect you to resources or arrange for you to speak to the appropriate school employee. Learn more about family information phone lines.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Caters to Food Allergies
- Immunizations Needed Before 7th and 12th Grade
- Thank you Teachers and Staff!
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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