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Dear Belle View Families,
In case you missed it, last Friday our awesome 5th-grade classes were featured on Fox 5 DC for their coverage of Arm & Hammer Rocket Day! It was a fabulous afternoon of hands-on learning and high-flying fun—check out the link below to read all about it!
To top it off, yesterday’s Fun Run was a tremendous success! The students had an absolute blast, and thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our $35,000 fundraising goal!
A special thank you to Amy Derrington and Daniel Burgner for MCing the festivities and keeping the energy high, and a huge shout-out to our fabulous PTA—we couldn't have done this without you.
It’s not too late to show your support! The donation site remains open through Monday, October 18th. Thank you for making this week so unforgettable for our school community!
Here is the Rocket Launch link as featured on the FCPS website.
I look forward to seeing you around the View! 🐾
Principal Pluntke
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 Our 5th graders participated in Arm and Hammer Rocket Day last Friday!
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Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
Want to understand better how your child learns to read and how you can support them at home? FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you
.Lexia Family Information Sessions
Want to learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp? These virtual sessions share how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and give families a chance to ask questions.
Every one-hour session covers the same content. Choose the option that works best for your family:
- Wednesday, October 21, at 5 and 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session.
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 Mrs. Carusone's class and their 6th grade book buddies celebrate at the fun run.
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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.
FCPS Is Participating in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5)
Virginia Quality Birth to Five is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of the curriculum. Visit the Virginia Quality Birth to Five website for more information.
- 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 19th – Comics and Cookies – Martha Washington Library
A book club for students grade 6th – 8th. Register 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)
- Oct. 23rd – “Introduction to Dyslexia – what is it and what does it mean for my student?”
A webinar to help participants gain a clearer understanding of dyslexia. Virtual from 10 – 11:30 AM. Register at this link.
- Oct. 24th – Story Project Book Club – Martha Washington Library
The Story Project Book Club meets once a month and is designed for book lovers in grades K-3. We'll have read-alouds and talk about what we've read together and then make a craft. At 2 – 3PM. Register at this link.
- Oct. 30th – Truck or Treat at George Washington Health and Rehab
1510 Collingwood Rd. from 4 – 7PM
- Oct. 30th - Trunk or Treat at Paul Spring Retirement Community
7116 Fort Hunt Road from 6 – 7:30 PM
- 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.
- Nov. 14th – 22nd – Elf the Musical presented by Mt. Vernon Community Children’s Theatre
Bryant High School (2709 Popkins Lane) Follow this link for tickets
Literacy Webinar Series
Join us for a series of family-friendly webinars designed to help you understand reading assessments, reading plans, and ways to support your child at home. Learn what assessment results mean, how reading plans guide instruction, and practical strategies to strengthen decoding, language, comprehension, and literacy skills, including support for multilingual learners.
- October 20, 2026: Understanding Reading Assessments and Your Child
- December 15, 2026: What Is a Reading Plan?
- February 19, 2027: How Do I Support My Child With a Reading Plan at Home?
- May 14, 2027: Continuing Reading Success Through the Summer
Register for the Literacy Webinar Series.
Introduction to Dyslexia Webinar – What Is It and What Does It Mean for My Student?
Participants will look at the definition of dyslexia and its impact on students including the different types of dyslexia and what support students with dyslexia require. Participants will also leave with activities and tips to support their students at home.Join us on Friday, October 23, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Register for the Introduction to Dyslexia webinar.
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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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!
 6th graders created a variety of graphs to display information.
Have a question? Want to share your students' success? Click Here
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$11 for Individuals/$20 for a Family
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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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