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Dear Belle View Families,
October is already shaping up to be a busy month as we enter our sixth week of school!
We’re kicking off the month with a HUGE push for our Fun Run! If you haven’t already registered your child, please do so today. We are about halfway to our goal, and these funds directly support our students and staff. Fun Run donations fund engaging field trips, guest speakers, school assemblies, and our cherished community traditions—like our upcoming annual Chili Cook-Off and Spring Picnic! We are so fortunate to have an incredible PTA that dedicates so much time and effort to making these events possible.
Today is also Custodian Appreciation Day! Belle View is one of the cleanest and brightest schools in the area, and we are so lucky to have such a hardworking custodial team keeping our building and grounds safe and sparkling for our students and staff. A big thank you to Maria, Nana, Ayele, Marisol, and Orilia!
This week's newsletter is filled with a lot of pertinent FCPS news, so please read it in its entirety.
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!
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Our first-quarter PTA-sponsored Staff Breakfast is on Friday, October 30 from 8:15-9:10
Families can sign up to donate breakfast treats!
Staff Breakfast Sign-Up
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Calendar Change: Eid al-Fitr 📅
FCPS will mark the beginning of Eid al-Fitr with an evening-only observance day on Monday, March 8. There will be school on this day, but major school-sponsored events and activities (such as auditions or tryouts) will not take place.
Tuesday, March 9, will be a holiday for students and staff.
Wednesday, March 10, will be an observance day. There will be school on this day, but certain activities that cannot be made up (major tests, field trips, or mandatory events) will not take place on this day.
A new school year calendar has been published, which includes this change. Please note that holidays and observances on the calendar may shift due to anticipated lunar sightings.
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):
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.
 This is our newest staff member, Family Liaison, Mrs. Emily Burgner.
Hey Bobcats! My name is Emily Burgner and I am the new Family Liaison at Belle View! I have two Bobcats of my own at school and my husband is on the PTA board this year. Please reach out to me if you need help navigating community resources and FCPS at edburgner@fcps.edu or through Talking Points.
Here are some upcoming events you might be interested in:
- October 3rd – Sherwood Regional Library’s Fall Open House
Pumpkin painting, crafts, activities, and refreshments from 10 – 1 PM. No registration needed.
- October 8th - The 2026–2027 Family Café Series Kick Off at Skyview High School
The topic is Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at Home at 6:30 – 8 PM Register at this link.
- October 9th – How to Get Kids to Open Up to You, Now and for Years to Come
A virtual workshop presented by The Family Academy at 10 – 11:30 AM Register at this link
- October 10th – Make Your Own Toys – Martha Washington Library
Grades K – 6. See the power of invention and innovation by making your own simple toys. 2 – 3PM Register with this link.
- October 14th – Free Fresh Food Market
A completely free food market with produce and shelf stable items.
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Location: Bucknell Elementary School, 6925 University Drive, Alexandria, VA 22307
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Where to go: Front of the school by Door 2 (moved to the back by Door 9 if it is raining).
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Time: Starts at 10:30 AM and stays open until the food runs out.
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Cost: Completely free with no financial requirements.
- October 16th – The Nuts and Bolts of the Special Education Process
A webinar from the Family Academy that guides participants through the special education identification process including the screening process and individualized education program (IEP). At 10 – 11:30 AM virtually. Register at this link
- October 17th – Spooky Season Craft: Cardboard Ghost Family Portraits – Martha Washington Library
Make a ghost family portrait, for grade K and up. At 2 – 3 PM. More info at this link
- October 20th - Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
A webinar to break down reading assessments our schools are using to measure your child’s reading skills, including VALLSS and i-Ready. Virtual from 10 to 11:30 AM. Register at this link
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Oct. 21th – 24th – Aldersgate Consignment Sale-See flyer below for more details and times to shop.
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 Aldersgate Church is hosting a consignment sale from October 21-24, 2026.
Safe Routes to School Parent and Caregiver Survey 🚶🚗🚌
As part of the Fairfax County School Board’s Annual School-Based Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Assessment, the FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are inviting parents and caregivers to share their experiences traveling to and from school.
The Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Survey asks about walking and biking routes, traffic near schools, kiss and ride experiences, accessibility, and other safety concerns.
Your feedback will help FCPS identify common issues. Your responses will be kept confidential and shared with school administrators and the Office of Safety and Security. The five-minute survey is open through Thursday, October 15.
Be sure to identify the school related to your feedback and include specific locations where you have observed a safety issue. If you have students at different schools in FCPS, please complete a different survey for each school.
If you have any questions about the survey, please contact SafeRoutestoSchool@fcps.edu.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP CentersFCPS is exploring a plan to offer Full-Time Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services at every middle school. Under the proposal, students who qualify could attend their neighborhood middle school and take advanced classes with other AAP students. The School Board has approved community engagement at Franklin, Hayfield, Holmes, Key, and Whitman middle schools, where programs could open for the 2027-28 school year. The proposal is still under consideration, and the School Board is expected to make a decision in December.
Each community meeting offers in-person and virtual participation. Upcoming meetings are scheduled for:
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Franklin Middle: Monday, October 5, at 6 p.m.
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Holmes Middle: Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m.
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Whitman Middle: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
Current middle school students will remain at their assigned AAP centers through middle school. Learn more and find meeting sign-up forms on the Middle School AAP Centers page.
Growing Together: Talking About Social-Emotional Learning at HomeSocial-emotional learning (SEL) helps children develop confidence, resilience, self-awareness, and other important skills that support their success in school and throughout life. Join a workshop for parents and caregivers to:
- Understand your child’s Fairfax County SEL Screener results.
- Use the results as a starting point for meaningful conversations at home.
- Support your child’s social and emotional development.
- Build confidence, resilience, and lifelong skills together.
Learn practical ways to talk with your child about their social and emotional well-being and support their continued growth at home. Events will take place from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 8, at Skyview High School and Wednesday, October 21, at Kingstowne Regional Library. View additional dates on the FCPS Family Academy webpage.
Childcare will be available. Interpretation services are available upon request. For more information, contact the Family and School Partnerships office at 703-204-4300 or FamilyEngagement@fcps.edu.
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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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Understanding the FCPS Calendar
Help your child prepare for future success by encouraging them to develop positive attendance habits. Regular attendance supports learning and helps students stay on track for college, careers, and other opportunities after graduation.
Take a look at the FCPS calendar. Try your best to schedule any vacations or planned family events on weekends and school holidays. If the appointment needs to be during the school day, when possible, schedule it for the beginning or end of the day to minimize time missed.
If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or appointment, please report the absence to our school as early as possible. Find out how to report an absence on our homepage or call the front office.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please let us know. We are here for you! Visit the FCPS Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Each week, this space will highlight exemplary student work, celebrate grade-level milestones, and share critical updates on academic achievement, upcoming assessments, and progress toward our learning goals!
Do you know that FCPS has a district-wide Algebra in 6th grade initiative? Qualifying students can receive high school-level course credit as 6th graders. |
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Students are actively campaigning for a spot on the Student Council Association board.
Students had to create a poster, prepare a speech and students will be voting next week for the positions.
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Parents, Families, and Teachers can join today!!
$11 for Individuals/$20 for a Family
Join Today!
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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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