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Dear Belle View Families,
I have some fantastic news to share regarding Belle View’s VDOE status and accreditation!
Last winter, our school was categorized as needing Targeted Supports and Interventions (TSI). Through this designation, we gained access to high-impact math tutors, federal grant funding, and specialized support from the Office of School Support. Thanks to the hard work of our students, staff, and community, we have officially exited TSI status!
Over the past two years, Belle View has shown steady growth—rising from 80.1% to 85.5% under Virginia’s School Performance and Support Framework (SPSF), which measures academic achievement, growth, student readiness, and attendance.
We have so much to celebrate! This progress is a direct result of our teachers delivering the Benchmark reading curriculum with fidelity, maximizing math instructional time, and collaborating closely with our Multilingual Learner teachers and support staff.
You will receive a more detailed letter with our updated SPSF results and what we are doing to continue to make growth and progress.
A few quick reminders for the week ahead:
-No School Monday for Students: Students return on Tuesday; Monday is a federal holiday, but FCPS has a staff development day.
-Fun Run Sign-Ups: If you haven’t already, please sign your student up for the Fun Run (link below). We are getting so close to our goal, and the big event is this coming Thursday!
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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Do you love our staff as much as I do? Nominate an outstanding Belle View employee for recognition of all their hard work and dedication! Nominations will close November 6th.
Click this BV Award Nomination link.
Link: https://forms.gle/Y8j2k4AcrSGc728QA
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.
Share Your Feedback on Traveling to and From School🚌🚶🚗
The FCPS Office of Safety and Security and Safe Routes to School program are asking families to share their experiences traveling to and from their child’s school. The feedback will help inform the Fairfax County School Board’s annual assessment of traffic and pedestrian safety near schools.
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.
 Belle View received their Purple Star designation for another 3 years.
Celebrating the Power of School Lunches🍌🍎
Multiple studies show that school lunches are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school lunches consume more fruit, vegetables, and fiber than their peers.
This National School Lunch Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) reminds families that they are dedicated to providing delicious, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Want to know what’s for breakfast or lunch? View the Nutrition Services menus.
- 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.
- Oct. 14th – Dec. 16th – Empowering Parents Transforming Teens Spanish Parent Project Class
A free 10 week parenting workshop offered in Spanish for parents of children 10 and up. Wednesdays from 6-8 PM Virtually. Register at this link.
- 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 – Bethany Lutheran Church & School Fall Festival
Fall fun including a bouncy house, face painting, crafts, truck or treat, games and hayrides. Also a food truck, cookie sale and free apple cider. 10 AM – 1 PM at 2501 Beacon Hill Rd.
- 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
- October 21st – Growing Together: Talking about Social-Emotional Learning at Home
Learn how to understand SEL Screener results and have meaningful conversations at home. A workshop for families of students at all grade levels. At Kingstowne Regional Library, 7130 Silver Lake Boulevard, from 6:30- 8PM.
- Oct. 21th – 24th – Aldersgate Consignment Sale
Wednesday 5-7 PM (volunteers only)
Thursday – 8 AM – 7PM
Friday – 8 AM – 2PM
Saturday – 8 AM – 1PM (half price)
- November 14th – Special Education Family Conference: Connected Communities, Thriving Students
A free conference hosted by FCPS at Hayfield Secondary School from 8:30 AM – 3 PM, includes lunch. Register at this link.
Immunization Events for FCPS Students💉
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 available.
 Aldersgate Church is hosting a consignment sale from October 21-24, 2026.
FCPS Seeks Community Input on Middle School AAP Centers FCPS 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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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.
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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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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!
 3rd grade scientists have been learning all about the lifecycle of the ladybug.
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October 15-Fun Run-All Day in the Gym
October 21-Early Release Wednesday-Dismissal at 12:55 pm.
October 29-Restaurant Night at Chuck E. Cheese from 3- 9 pm.
October 30-Story Book Character Day
October 30-PTA Staff Breakfast in the Lower Lounge.
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