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📸 Picture Day fun! While waiting for their photos, students enjoyed engaging activities led by our specials teachers. Their creativity, energy, and smiles made the wait even more enjoyable!
Monday, September 21 - Yom Kippur - Division Closed
Wednesday, September 23- Back to School Night
Wednesday, October 7- PTA & Annual Title 1 Meeting
Monday, October 12 - Staff Development Day - Student Holiday
Thursday, October 15- Bingo Night! Brought to you by the BES PTA & 5th Grade
Wednesday, October 21- Parent Coffee: Understanding Belvedere's IB-PYP, School Goals, and Title I
Wednesday, October 21- Early Release Wednesday
Thursday, October 29- Trunk or Treat
Friday, October 30- Storybook Character Parade
Dear Belvedere Family,
What a wonderful full week at school! It’s hard to believe we are already one month into the school year. Things are in full swing, and our classrooms and hallways are full of life, learning, and joy.
We can’t wait to welcome you for Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, September 23. You’ll see documentation throughout our hallways and classrooms showcasing the learning taking place across our school.
We ended the week by dressing as our future selves, celebrating the many possibilities ahead. Have a wonderful long weekend, and enjoy the return of cooler fall temperatures.
Warmly,
Cecilia Vanderhye, Tara Boone, and Jess Duvel
Belvedere Elem Administration Team
Monday, September 21st is Yom Kippur holiday for all FCPS students and employees. There will be no school and FCPS office will be closed.
Enjoy the long weekend. See the complete school year calendar
Belvedere Elementary School will host Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:45 p.m. Families are invited to learn more about the 2026-2027 school year and connect with their child’s teacher.
Two sessions will be offered from 6:05 to 6:50 p.m. and 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
At Belvedere, one way we support our students with developing the Learner Attribute, being Principled, is through teaching and modeling academic integrity. Over the next few weeks, be on the look out for Belvedere’s Academic Integrity Policy in your student’s Friday Folder. This policy explains how we practice academic integrity with our students. Please review this information with your student and remove the last page. Return that page, signed by you and your student, to school. We hope this provides an opportunity for you and your student to discuss being principled and why it matters to your family.
Please feel free to email our PYP Coordinator, Margot Hwang (mahwang@fcps.edu) if you have any questions about the program.
The future is looking bright at Belvedere!
Today was Future Friday, and our Bulldogs came dressed for where their futures might take them!
As an AVID school, we are helping students build the skills, confidence, and belief in themselves to prepare for their futures in college, career, and life. Today, we got a little glimpse of those futures!
We spotted future doctors, nurses, teachers, artists, lawyers, chemists, military and police officers, soccer players, cheerleaders, and even a future Harvard student walking our halls.
Dream big, Bulldogs. Your future starts now!
Be sure to check out the full Instagram Reel!
Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. Twice-Exceptional (2e) learners are students who are both gifted and have learning challenges or disabilities.
Families can learn more about 2e learners, how to support them, and how to partner with schools on the 2e webpage, which also includes a link to the Special Education Handbook.
New information, including printable flyers, has been added under the heading Supporting 2e Learners in FCPS.
For more information, please contact:
If you weren't able to attend this week's Overview of AAP Services, please visit the BES website to see the presentation.
Ms. Walsh is also hosting office hours to answer any questions you may have. Please join her via Zoom on Friday, September 25th from 9:00-9:30 or 2:00-2:30. Please use this Zoom link to connect with Ms. Walsh. https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97274360212
AAP Information Sessions:
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Full-Time AAP Identification: Thursday, November 12th from 5:30-6:30 PM. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services. Language Translation services are available. Please contact Ms. Walsh before November 6th with the language needed.
For more information, please contact Jaclyn Walsh, AART, at jwalsh@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs webpage.
Belvedere's Outdoor Club brings students and families together to discover local parks, connect with nature, and build community through optional Saturday morning field trips.
On Saturday, September 26 (9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.), join Outdoor Club to explore Huntley Meadows Park—one of the area's top nature spots! All Belvedere students and their families are invited to participate.
- Take the bus from Belvedere or Barcroft View, or meet us at the park.
- Students in grades 2–5 may attend independently; preK–1st grade students must be accompanied by a guardian.
Space is limited, so be sure to register and view full details here.
Future Outdoor Club trips are tentatively scheduled for October 24, January 23, March 6, April 3, and May 1.
School is better when your child is here! But we do understand that some days, they may feel unwell. Learn more about which symptoms are ok at school (like sneezing or sniffles), and when your child should stay home (if they have a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting, for example).
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify the school so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with your school public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and, if possible, let them know how long you think they will be out.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations.
Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. Additional immunization resources are also available.
Join us for a series of Community Conversations that will be held across the school division. Share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, September 28, at 6:30 p.m., at Riverside Elementary School
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Friday, November 13, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Are you working your way through back-to-school forms and checklists? Make sure you have a SIS ParentVUE account for your family and log in to find important forms and updates.
- Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from your school and FCPS by providing your cell phone number and email in ParentVUE. To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon.
- Submit daylong absences by clicking “Report Absence.”
If you do not have a ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.
Families can now easily grant consent for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account login. Parents can easily opt their child in or out of a variety of resources, including online educational tools, school counseling services, and more.
Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Here is just sneak peek of thing happening at Belvedere!
Curious about what’s happening in these photos? This week, Belvedere students have been exploring inertia, practicing listening and talk moves, completing their first chalk talk, enjoying a brain break dance, connecting Second Step to being caring, learning about Virginia’s five regions, and having breakfast together in preschool. Check out our Instagram post for the full story!
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The Annual Title I Meeting will take place during the PTA meeting on Wednesday, October 7th at 6:30 PM in the Belvedere Library or on Zoom.
Information will be provided about the Title I Program. Parents will have an opportunity to review and provide input for the Title I Family Compact.
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Belvedere needs a representative for Fairfax County Public Schools' Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC). Committee representatives, Title I staff and principals meet up to seven times during the school year for 90 minutes -- in person at Title I schools as well as virtually -- to discuss topics around Title I funding and family engagement initiatives taking place in other schools.
Committee members also:
- Develop leadership and advocacy skills by sharing strategies used to foster family engagement in schools.
- Provide input into the planning and implementation of Title I family engagement programming in Fairfax County.
- Support the development and presentation of an annual school board report describing the focus of the committee during the school year, information and resources gained throughout the year and recommendations for the next school year.
This committee is very valuable to our school community! If you are interested in serving, please contact Tasha Floyd, Belvedere Administrative Assistant, at 703-9166800. The first TPAC meeting is Oct. 20.
Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students
Register now for the annual Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students. The free conference will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Hosted by FCPS in collaboration with community partners, the conference highlights the power of partnerships in supporting student success. Families, educators, and community members are invited to connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources.
The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall with local resources, and lunch for all participants.
Register for the conference and visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu with any questions.
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Do you know a Belvedere Elementary School Employee or FCPS employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then visit the FCPS Cares Page to submit a nomination! Watch the video below for directions on submitting. |
Join Us for Volunteer Night at Total Wine, Sept. 29
Join the PTA Board for Volunteer Night, Sept. 29 from 5:30-7 p.m. at Total Wine (Plaza at Landmark, 6240 Little River Turnpike) to learn about opportunities throughout the year. Come take a break with fellow BES parents, grab some snacks and enjoy a (FREE) wine tasting or non-alcoholic beverage while learning more about how to support the PTA. Bring a friend! More information is on our Facebook page and will be going home in Friday folders.
Be a DAB: Dad at Belvedere
Calling all dads, grandpas, funcles or special caregivers: Spend the day as a Dad at Belvedere or DAB! Show school matters while you help get those cars moving in the Kiss & Ride, work with students and play on the playground! It’s a day your student will always remember. Sign up here!
Can’t Join Us for Volunteer Night? Here are Ways to Help
Please consider volunteering for one (or more!) of these opportunities this fall. These are manageable ways to support your school, get to know our wonderful teachers and create community among families. Upcoming events:
October:
Bingo Night, Oct. 15
Volunteers needed for welcoming families, distributing prizes, helping student volunteers, selling refreshments set-up and clean-up.
November:
Election Day Bake & Wrapping Paper Sale, Nov. 3
Volunteers needed for donations, staffing the sales throughout the day, set-up and break-down.
December:
Fun Run, Dec. 5 (morning)
Volunteers needed for serving cocoa and other refreshments, taking photos and cheering the runners on!Reach out to Volunteer Coordinator Laura Nunneker at lauradiserio@gmail.com for more information. Thank you in advance for any time and effort you can contribute.
Join the PTA!
Our goal is to top the membership involvement we saw last school year when 120 members of the BES community joined the PTA. We have 40+ members to go! Belvedere PTA membership is $10 per caregiver or $5 for Teachers/Administrators/Staff. Members have to renew each year to retain their voting rights.
Joining the PTA comes with no commitments or expectations. We simply hope you will join us to further build the Belvedere community. Joining the PTA does not commit you to volunteer time. Your membership means that you support our efforts and our goals. In addition, your membership gives you voting privileges at our general meeting and teacher-members also qualify for the BES PTA mini-grant program, which is funding for projects and other classroom needs.
Annual membership is open now! If you have questions, please reach out to bespta.va@gmail.com and a Board member will be in touch.
Room Parents Are Needed!
BES is looking for room parents. Typical room parents responsibilities include:
- Supporting communication with families
- Coordinating volunteers
- Assisting with teacher-requested needs
The role is generally about building classroom community and helping with logistics, not assisting with instruction or managing the classroom. If you are interested in becoming a room parent, contact bespta.va@gmail.com.
Join the Fifth Grade Committee
Every year Belvedere's 5th grade caregivers form a committee to support BES events during the school year. It also helps with general fundraising, the proceeds from which supports the entire grade's end-of-year party and class gift for the school.
If you can join the Fifth Grade Committee, or are interested but want to know more, please reach out to bespta.va@gmail.com and a PTA Board member will be in touch with next steps. If you can help with an event, want to party plan or organize the class gift, or just want to donate $25 and be done with it -- all support is welcome! The committee can work with your schedule.
Boundary Study Meeting
Families are invited to attend the Boundary Study Meeting on September 28.
Pyramid Level Meeting:
Additionally, FCPS will once again host localized boundary meetings for the communities included in this boundary study. These smaller meetings are for anyone unable to attend the September 28 pyramid meeting — each meeting will cover the same information:
Glasgow Middle School Meeting:
Learn more about the Greenway Downs, Jefferson Village, City Park Homes, and Kingsley Commons, Plus Glasgow Middle School Boundary Study webpage.
Child care and language interpretation will be available at all meetings as needed.
Come see photos of the many ways the PTA supports the BES community. We plan to share updates, stories and behind-the-scenes looks at what goes into building a volunteer organization like the Belvedere PTA. Follow us @belvedereES_PTA. |
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Shredding Event & Donation Drive
Date: Saturday, October 3rd, from 11am-2pm
Location: Annandale High School Parking Lot (4700 Medford Drive, Annandale, VA, 22003)
Description: Join us for our annual shredding event! An industrial shredding truck will be available in the front parking lot of Annandale High School for residents to safely dispose of old or confidential documents for free. Additionally, we are partnering with the Annandale High School Food Pantry and while not required, we encourage attendees to items to donate: shelf stable food items, canned goods, individually packaged student snacks, personal hygiene products, or household cleaning items.
Transportation Fair
Date: Saturday, October 10th, from 11am-1pm.
Location: Minnie H Peyton Community Center at Bailey's (5920 Summers Lane, Falls Church, VA, 22041)
Description: Learn about local transportation projects and different public transportation resources, programs, and services available to Mason District residents.
Restaurant Week
Date: Saturday, October 10th, to Saturday October 17th
Location: All around Mason!
Description: Celebrate the diverse restaurants throughout Mason and "eat around the world!" Participating restaurants will offer special discounts throughout the week.
Mason District Arts Festival
Date: Saturday, October 17th, from 10am-3pm
Location: Eileen Garnett Civic Space (7200 Columbia Pike, Annandale, VA 22003)
Description: The 2nd Annual Mason District Arts Festival will feature local and regional artists showcasing murals, paintings, prints, poetry, jewelry, pottery, and more, including an artist material exchange space.
Health Fair
Date: Saturday, November 14th, from 9am-12pm
Location: James Lee Community Center (2855 Annandale Road, Falls Church, VA 22042)
Description: A free health fair offering a variety of services, information, and resources for Mason residents including flu vaccines, hearing and vision screenings, child dental screenings, HIV tests, Hepatitis C tests, and more.
Have Children in Multiple FCPS Schools?
The FCPS mobile app lets you follow updates from all your children's schools in one place! Simply open the app, tap the teal pull-down menu, then tap the gear icon and select every school you want to follow. See this video of how to follow your school.
Find out about more features of the app. Download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
☎️Family Information Line Available in Nine Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
📲Follow FCPS on WhatsApp
Is WhatsApp one of the ways you stay connected with family, friends, and your community? Now you can use it to stay connected with FCPS, too.
Follow the new FCPS WhatsApp Channel for helpful information and reminders throughout the school year, including important announcements, upcoming dates, tips for families, and more.
FCPS This Week
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Military Families Find a Community in FCPS
- Receive FCPS This Week in Other Languages
- Not Feeling Well? When Your Child Can Come to School
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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