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Dear Belle View Families,
We certainly packed an incredible amount of learning and adventure into this short week! On Tuesday, we welcomed another guest author; our 4th graders stepped back in time with a visit from Camp Flintlock, the 6th graders took off on an inspiring trip to the Air and Space Museum, and our youngest learners in Kindergarten received an exciting hands-on lesson in fire safety—complete with a close-up tour of real fire trucks.
Looking ahead, get ready for a flurry of updates about the Belle View Fun Run, our biggest and most essential fundraiser of the year! Check out the details below to register your student and help us hit the ground running.
A Few Quick Traffic & Safety Reminders:
Kiss & Ride: All car riders must be dropped off directly through the Kiss & Ride lane. If you prefer to drop off in person, please park in a designated spot and walk your student across using the crosswalk—no unescorted drop-offs in the parking lot, please.
Turn Restrictions: To keep our traffic flowing safely, left turns out of the parking lot are strictly prohibited during morning drop-off (8:50–9:10 AM) and afternoon pick-up (3:55–4:10 PM).
Thank you for helping us keep our Bobcats safe, on track, and ready to roll!
I look forward to seeing you around the View! 🐾
Principal Pluntke
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BVES 2026 Fun Run is happening Oct 15, 2026, and we want the whole school to be a part of this amazing event! This is our most impactful fundraiser of the year. Funds pay for field trip admissions & busses, after-school activities & events, student & staff support, and SO MUCH MORE. It’s super quick, easy, and FREE.
- Register or log in to your Parent Dashboard and customize your student's page. Scan the QR code on the attachment or visit https://bit.ly/bvesfunrun2026
- Click "Add Student" from the Parent Dashboard to create a Student Webpage with a photo/video and a personal message.
- Click "Save" and you’re done! You’ve now created a Student Webpage that you can share with friends and family via text, email, and social media. The more you share, the more you raise!
TIPS: Student Webpages with a photo/video and a personal message raise twice as much!
Save the Date: Community Conversations with Superintendent Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division. You are invited to share your thoughts with Dr. Reid and ask her questions. Events are planned for the following dates at 6:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted):
- Monday, September 28, at Riverside Elementary School
- Monday, October 19, at Spring Hill Elementary School
- Monday, October 26, at Beech Tree Elementary School
- Thursday, October 29, at North Springfield Elementary School
- Friday, November 13, at Colin Powell Elementary School
Registration links will be shared soon. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided. Events are one-hour long and open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid.
Tap On and Tap Off, It’s Easy!
Please help all our bus riders remember to tap on and tap off the school bus each day. We currently have about 70% of students on buses following this process correctly, which is a great start! Learn more about student IDs and bus navigation.
Families wishing to see where their child’s bus is should continue to use the Here Comes the Bus app.
Fall into Flavor With FCPS’ New Breakfast and Lunch Menu
FCPS’ new September and October menu items are packed with classic favorites and fresh global inspiration. Check our new online menu system to see when you can try new recipes based on student feedback, and developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts.
Menu items include:
- Breakfast items such as honey chicken biscuits, guava pastelitos (whole-grain pastries filled with tropical guava fruit), and roasted apple parfaits, made with vanilla yogurt and homemade granola.
- Lunch items such as crunchy beef or fiesta tacos, ramen bowl with diced chicken or hard-boiled egg, beef or vegan banh mi burger, and southwest fiesta soup with corn chips.
Stay up to date on FCPS menus and nutrition news by subscribing to the Food and Nutrition Services newsletter.
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Set Screen Time Limits and Monitor Online Activity With LightspeedThe free Lightspeed Parent Portal makes it easy for you to see and manage how your child uses their FCPS-issued device outside of school hours. New Lightspeed Parent Portal features for this school year include:
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Schedules: Pause or restrict internet access during specific times, such as during homework time, family dinners, weekends, or bedtime.
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Web Rules: Block specific websites you don’t want your child accessing at home.
Be sure to check your email (subject line: “Filter Portal Weekly Report”) each Sunday for the Lightspeed Student Online Activity Report, a weekly summary of the websites your child has visited. Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.
 Fourth graders had their first in-school PTA sponsored Field Trip. Camp Flintolock came and students engaged in native american necklace making, practicing with ink and quill, and playing rounders.
New ParentVUE Mobile App Is HereThe new ParentVUE mobile app is available in the Apple and Google App stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their ParentVUE account. The previous app will be deactivated at the end of 2026.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature. Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
 Join the West Po Boys Volleyball Team for this event. $7 for adults, kids free with paying adult. Raffles, food and more.
Digital Literacy Resources for Families
As part of FCPS’ continued support for digital literacy, families can access lesson materials that introduce the concepts students will explore throughout the school year. These resources include student lessons and supporting materials organized by grade level. Resources will be shared on a quarterly basis through Schoology.
The All Parent/Guardian Course is available in Schoology through a parent or guardian account. Schoology and ParentVUE use the same login credentials. Families who need assistance can review How Do I Log in to and Access Schoology? or watch the brief walkthrough on the Schoology Snippets page.
Families can also learn more about FCPS guidance and practices on the Educational Technology in FCPS webpage.
Advanced Academics Continuum of Services Meeting-10/1
Families are invited to attend an AAP information meeting, led by Abby Betz, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART). This meeting will be on Thursday, October 1st at 6:00 pm in the Library. This meeting will cover the AAP Continuum of Services and Full-Time AAP Identification. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS student and the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
 Students engaged in our interactive author visit last Friday.
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Early Release Wednesdays for 2026-27
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
October 21
December 2
February 10
May 5
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
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 Kindergarteners received a fire safety lesson from FCFD.
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September 28th- Chipotle Restaurant Night 4-8 PM
October 1-AAP Continuum Meeting-6 PM in the library
October 6-PTA Meeting-6 PM in the library
October 15-Fun Run-All Day in the Gym
October 21-Early Release Wednesday-Dismissal at 12:55 pm.
October 30-Story Book Character Day
October 30-PTA Staff Breakfast in the Lower Lounge.
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