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| Newsletter for the Belle View Elementary School Community |
May 2012 |
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Dear Parents,
It is time for the staff and community to begin thinking about the next school year. Please write us a letter if there are any characteristics or specific needs that you would like for us to consider regarding pupil classroom assignments. Also, include in the letter the social, emotional and educational needs or other individual or personal traits that you feel are significant characteristics of your child. Expressions of preference for a specific teacher request will not be accepted. Teacher assignments are made in August based upon enrollment at specific grade levels.
Every attempt will be made to match your child's unique learning characteristics to the teacher's teaching style. Please bullet your ideas and be as brief as you can. Your letters should be submitted to Mr. Kuntz by June 4, 2012. The placement committee is composed of classroom teachers, specialist teachers, administration and the school counselor to determine student assignments for the upcoming school year. In order for the request to receive priority by the placement committee, it will be important for you to submit your request by June 4, 2012.
Sincerely,
 
Thomas Kuntz Eleanor Contreras
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Mark Your Calendars!
May 3 Chevy's Night
May 5 6th Grade Car Wash (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
May 7-11 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 11 Roy Rogers Night (5:30-9:00 p.m.)
May 14 3rd Grade Reading SOL's
may 14 4th Grade Reading SOL's
May 14 Track Meet - Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades
May 15 3rd Grade Reading SOL's
May 15 4th Grade Math SOL's
May 16 6th Grade Math SOL's
May 16 6th Grade panoramic picture (1:00-2:00 p.m.)
May 17 3rd Grade Math SOL's
May 17 6th Grade Reading SOL's
May 18 5th Grade Math SOL's
May 18 Belle View Bingo Night
May 19 6th Grade Car Wash rain date (9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.)
May 21 5th Grade Reading SOL's
May 22 5th Grade Science SOL's
May 22 Roy Rogers Night (5:30-9:00 p.m.)
May 23 4th Grade VA History SOL's
May 24 3rd Grade History SOL's
May 25 6th Grade US History SOL's
May 28 Memorial Day Holiday - No school
May 30 3rd Grade Science SOL's
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Staff and Teacher Breakfast
June 1st (sponsored by Kindergarten and Head Start)
Questions about these events can be directed to Leslie Fry, our Breakfast Coordinator for the
2011-2012 school year.
lesliefry@cox.net
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Box Tops & Labels Spring Challenge
Would you like to see Principal Kuntz with blue hair? If all the classes and students can collect a total of 5,000 box
tops & labels during the months of April & May, Mr. Kuntz will color his hair and beard Bobcat Blue for 1 day during the month of June.
Look at the new poster in the lobby to keep track of this challenge.
Start collecting now!
For more information, please contact
Helpful Hints:
Box Tops - Do not come with a UPC/bar code. We only need the official Box Top coupon on the product. www.btfe.com
Labels for Education - Come with a bar code on their label. Please include the entire bar code or the label will be invalid. www.labelsforeducation.com
Any questions, contact Chris Poulson at chrispoulson@verizon.net |
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Giant and Safeway Rewards Programs are back, and easier and more beneficial for your school than ever.
There are three ways to sign up:
www.giant.com/aplus (click on designate schools and enter BVES code 02260).
www.escrip.com (click on register now and enter BVES code 647-4005).
NsBrigham@hotmail.com (send your last name, Giant and or Safeway bonus numbers to the program coordinator and she will register you as well).
These generous programs will give much needed funds to our school and do not cost ANY EXTRA MONEY.
Questions? Please call Natasha Brigham at
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Belle View Track 2012
Practice for the K-2 Meet is still underway. See the schedule below for practice and Meet times.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Meet dates: May 14th, 4PM at West Potomac track for K-2nd graders
Practice dates: April 23, April 30, May 7 and Sunday, May 13 for K-2nd grade
**Important- Please refer to emails received that might indicate changes in dates or times! |
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Three of Belle View's very own are walking the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer on May 5-6, 2012
We send our best wishes to Mrs. Davis our Music Teacher, Mrs. Schull, Kindergarten teacher, and Mrs. Chan, Occupational Therapist, in their efforts to support Avon's program to promote early detection and research to save lives.
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Recycle Art And Fashion Show
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PTA Board Elections
During the Wednesday, May 2nd PTA Meeting the following nominated individuals will be voted upon for the upcoming PTA Board. All are welcome and encouraged to attend this meetings vote.
Nominees:
President: Sue Capper
1st Vice President: undecided
2nd Vice President: Melissa Brunton
Tresurer: Larisa Kirgan
Corresponding Secretary: Cathy Guthrie
Recording Secretaries: Jessica McCarl and Laura Leftwich
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2nd Annual Belle View Fun Run
On Saturday, June 2, 2012, BVES will be hosting its second 5k Fun Run at Fort Hunt Park. Registration forms have been sent home. If you need another, please visit the Belle View webpage and follow the link.
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Spring Book Fair ...
A HUGE Success!
Thank you for making our Book Fair a success!
The Spring Book Fair created a huge amount of excitement for reading at Belle View. The total sales of books sold were $12,000.00 which means about 2,400 books were sold! This also means that the PTA is able to give the library almost $3,000.00. The PTA also gave away $320.00 to teachers and students in Scholastic dollars that were used at the Book Fair. Mr. Kuntz and Mrs. Contreras also had a $20.00 drawing of students everyday that were given money to be used at the Book Fair. Thank you to everyone that participated.
If you are looking to trade in some of your old books the PTA is organizing a Book Swap to be held in June. We will be collecting books soon so stay tuned and save any books you have outgrown when you do that spring cleaning. More information will be coming soon.
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| Who's Who at Belle View
Dalia Purcell, Parent Liaison
1. How long have you been working at Belle View?
I've been working at Belle view for two weeks and I love it.
2. Your job title is Parent Liaison. Can you tell our readers what your job entails?
I'm the bridge between parents and the school. My mission is to serve as an
incentive for parents and encourage them to participate in the school community.
Examples of my duties include: scheduling parent-teacher conferences, organizing workshops, helping parents complete necessary forms and to help teachers report
student progress to parents, etc.
3. What do you like best about your job? I take pride in what I do. I enjoy making parents feel understood and
supported. By helping teachers I feel that we are creating dynamic teamwork that benefits your child's academic progress.
4. Do you work at other schools?
I also work as an interpreter for all the schools in the county.
5. What days are you here?
I'm here Mondays from 8:30 am until 12:30 pm and Thursdays from 12:30 pm to 4:30
pm.
6. What do you like best about Belle View?
I love the staff and the environment they all create. I think Belle View is a
factory of smiles. All the members of this school including, the principal, the
assistant principal, the secretaries, the teachers, the IAs, the students, the
parents and maintenance staff have made this school a wonderful place to work.
7. Do you live in the Belle View area?
I live in the Groveton area.
8. Do you have any pets?
I have a singing Chihuahua, his name is Jackson. I can tell you he's quite a character. I also have a shih tzu dog that looks like a teddy bear named Pebble Lee Pooh. I have pictures in case someone wants to see them.
9. Do you like to read? What types of books?
I love to read. I think it expands my mind and it makes me feel what the
characters are feeling. I love novels and self improvement books. My favorite
book is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho.
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If you missed our Parent Workshop on Wednesday, April 12th, you can still get a copy of the great information presented.
Homework Made Simple: Tips, Tools, and Solutions for Stress-Free Homework."
Ann K. Dolin, M.Ed., President and Founder of Educational Connections, Inc. Ann has delivered hundreds of presentations on issues focusing on academic achievement and parenting. If you would like to purchase a copy of her book, visit Amazon.com.
Visit Ann's website for helpful homework information: www.ectutoring.com
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BINGO TIME
On Friday, May 18, 2012, Belle View BINGO will be held in the BVES Café!
Prices for entry will be $2.00 for children, $3.00 for parents and $10.00 for families.
- Food and drinks will also be for sale
If you own a business and are interested in donating a prize, please contact Ms. Langley. Prize donors will be recognized during BINGO Night.
All proceeds from the event will be given to teachers to use towards buying school supplies. |
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Rocket Run for Autism
5K Run/Walk and 1M Fun Run
Why: To benefit the Autism Society of America
When: May 19: The Fun Run begins at 8:00 and the 5K 8:30
Where: Rose Hill Elementary School
6301 Rose Hill Drive
Alexandria, VA 22310
Registration Form: http://www.fcps.edu/RoseHillES/
Preregistration: 4:00-5:00 (5/18) in the Rose Hill ES lobby ($20.00)
On site registration: 7:00-7:45 Rose Hill ES main entrance ($25.00)
Participants will receive a 5K t-shirt on day of event if registered by 4/20/12. T-shirts are available on a first come, first serve basis if registered after 4/20/12.
JOIN the FUN and RUN! |
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Track Meet Photos
Grades 3-6
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Earth Day Celebration 2012
Bobcats painted bricks for decorative additions to our Outdoor Classroom, as well as participated in some fun physical activities such as planting, tug-of-war, and a recycled box relay.
 
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Belle View's Inclusion Committee
Dear Parents,
Belle View Elementary is a diverse community of learners and we strive to make our school a welcoming environment for all. During the month of April, Belle View has been celebrating Inclusion Month where students have been learning to embrace and celebrate each other's differences. Please help us continue this conversation by talking with your child about what they have learned.
Additionally, if you'd like some ideas about how to facilitate further conversation at home, please visit this great website for some ideas and resources:
http://www.care.com/special-needs-teaching-your-child-about-peers-with-special-needs-p1017-q598.html
Thank you for your support!
The Inclusion Committee
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Immunization Requirements for 6th Graders
2012-2013 school year
Immunization Update :
All 6th grade students must provide the school office with medical verification that they received the Tdap booster vaccine before they are allowed to enter a 6th grade class. Free immunizations are available at the Health Department. Call (703)704-4203 for hours.
Todos los estudiantes de 5to grado deben proveer una prueba oficial del doctor, de que recibieron el refuerzo de la vacuna *Tdap, antes de regresar al colegio en el próximo mes de septiembre al 6to grado. El Departamento del Salud del Condado, sin costo alguni, las vacunas necessartias para asistir a la escuela. Llama esté numero para horas (703)704-4203
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The bus stops here!
A Child's Place
Hollin Hall Summer Camp at A Child's Place
1500 Shenandoah Road
Alexandria, VA22308
703-765-8811
Jill Levy, Director
Join us for our Open House February 23, 2012 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Summer fun begins here when the school year ends!
Registration opens February 1, 2012 for returning families
Forms will be online or email to have a packet mailed to you.
Junior Camp 6 to 8 1/2, Senior Camp 8 1/2 to 13
Fields trips every day! | | |
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