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Belle View PTA Newsletter 
DECEMBER 2012
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| There will not be a PTA meeting in December.
Come to the Book Fair (Cookies and Cocoa/Tuesday or Movie Night/Friday), or enjoy time with your family this holiday season. The next meeting will be January 2.
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Thanksgiving Luncheon
On Thursday, November 15 students and their special guests enjoyed a delicious Thanksgiving Luncheon. A big thank you to all who came to eat with the students, to the cafeteria staff for the wonderful food, and to all the parents and staff who volunteered time to make the event a success! |
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Dear Belle View Families, 
We hope you were able to enjoy some of the wonderful Belle View events last month with your children. Events such as Family Literacy Night, Bobcat Bingo, Chick-Fil-A Night, and our Thanksgiving Luncheon would not be possible without the continued support of our amazing PTA, staff, and Belle View Community. We look forward to seeing you at the Book Fair and Family Movie Night this month.
As the holiday season approaches, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our staff, parents, students and community for the tremendous support we receive on a daily basis.
Thank you volunteers for the countless hours helping our children.
Thank you community members for supporting our school.
Thank you parents for providing such wonderful home support.
Thank you students for coming to school daily ready and eager to learn.
Lastly, thank you staff members for providing Belle View's students a world class education.
We wouldn't be the great school we are without you. We wish you and your family a restful and relaxing winter break. Best wishes for the upcoming year.
Proud Principals of the Belle View Bobcats,
Tom Kuntz Katie Pluntke
Principal Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendars 
Book Fair:
Mon, December 3: 9:15 am - 1 pm
Tue, December 4 thru Fri, December 7: 8:45 am - 4 pm
Tue, December 4: Cookies and Cocoa in the
Cafeteria, 6-8 pm
Fri, December 7: Movie Night, 6-8 pm Mad Science: Wed, December 5, 3:40 - 4:50 pm
Girls on the Run: Fri, December 7, 3:40 - 5:00 pm
SCA Movie Night: Fri, December 7, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
in the Cafeteria (see article below)
Girls on the Run: Tue, December 11, 3:40 - 5:00 pm
FLEX-German: Tue, December 11, 3:50 - 4:50 pm in Room G1
FLEX-Spanish: Tue, December 11, 3:50 - 4:50 pm in Room 100
Mad Science: Wed, December 12, 3:40 - 4:50 pm
Staff Breakfast Sponsored by Grades 3 & 4: Thu, December 13,
8:15 - 9:00 am (see article below)
Girls on the Run: Fri, December 14, 3:40 - 5:00 pm
FLEX-German: Tue, December 18, 3:50 - 4:50 pm in Room G1
FLEX-Spanish: Tue, December 18, 3:50 - 4:50 pm in Room 100
PapaJohn's Night: Thu, December 20 (see article below)
Winter Sing-a-Long: Fri, December 21, 2:30 - 3:30 pm in the Gym
Winter Break: December 24 - January 1
PTA Meeting: Wed, January 2, 2013, 7:00 - 8:30 pm in the Library
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The Scholastic Book Fair is here!!
By now, you and your children probably know that "Every Reader is a Star", and we want to encourage you to continue making your children, yourself, and others stars!
The Book Fair is open daily in the Library from 8:45 until 4:00 pm. Children and adults are welcome to shop during these times. There are a variety of books for young children, adolescents, and adults, so come do your holiday shopping for your friends and family. Don't forget about the teachers! They will have their Wish Lists posted, and Scholastic books make great holiday gifts for your favorite teachers.
On Friday night, the Book Fair hours will also be open from 6 pm-8 pm for last-minute shopping during the SCA Movie Night. Bring your children to watch a movie while you shop in peace!
All proceeds help the Belle View PTA support our school.
Happy shopping and reading! See you at the Book Fair!
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Belle View's Student Council is sponsoring
Family Movie Night!  Friday, December 7, 2012
6:00-8:00 pm in the BVES Café
Featuring...Dr. Seuss'
"The Lorax"***
Come early and check out the Scholastic Book Fair -open from 5:30-8:00 pm in the library
Free Admission-Bring a blanket, pillow,
or sleeping bag to sit on!
Pizza, Soda, Water, and baked goods for sale by the Student Council Association. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
***"The Lorax" is Rated PG***
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One Stop Holiday Shopping at Belle View:
Wreaths and Chick-Fil-A Drive thru!
Pick up your wreath/tree or swag, or purchase
a new one and grab a meal to go!
Wreath Pick Up and Sale!
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time: 10am - 2pm
Place: Belle View Elementary School
The wreaths, centerpieces, and trees that were ordered will arrive this week! They will be available for pick up Saturday, December 8th. If you ran out of time to get your order in - No Worries - we have ordered extras! And they will be for sale this Saturday, December 8th!! We will also throw in a cup of hot cocoa!
Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru!
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time: 11am - ? Til we sell out!
Place: Belle View Elementary School
Need a quick meal on your way to holiday shopping? Stop by Belle View and get your wreath and a meal too. $5.00 Meal deal-Includes Chick-fil-A sandwich, chips and a drink! $4.00 for just a sandwich.
Thanks for supporting the Belle View PTA!
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Staff Appreciation Breakfast
December 13th, 2012
Hosted by the 3rd & 4th Grade
Please help us thank our wonderful staff at Belle View for all that they do!
If you are a parent of a 3rd or 4th grader and have not gotten an email sign up request to help with the breakfast, please call or email Ali Theriot.
(703) 768-7314 ali.theriot@cox.net
Thanks!
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Congratulations to the 2012 Reflections
"Magic of the Moment" Winners: - Mina Silwany, "Home Sweet Home", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Primary (Pre-K - 2) Visual Arts
- Jocelyn Joy, "Magic of the Sunset", AWARD OF EXCELLENCE: Primary (Pre-K - 2) Visual Arts
- Jack Klopson, "The Magic Moon", AWARD OF MERIT, Primary (Pre-K - 2) Visual Arts
- Parker Kuntz, "We Are Number One", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Intermediate (3-4) Visual Arts
- Peter Mieszczanski, "The Magic of the Moment with Angry Birds", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Intermediate (3-4) Film Production
- Olivia Heck, Emily Lima, and Kaylee Kosar, "Me, Myself, and Time", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Intermediate (3-4) Dance Choreography
- Elizabeth Bavin, "Elizabeth Bavin's Slide Show", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Intermediate (3-4) Photography
- Garrick O'Bryan, "Magic is a Hike in the Woods", OUTSTANDING INTERPRETATION: Special Artist Visual Arts
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Veteran's Day Celebration
Belle View held a celebration in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday, November 12, 2012. Mr. Kuntz addressed the crowd and acknowledged the veterans in attendance and those that were unable to attend because they were serving overseas. Several staff members were acknowledged as veterans as well. The crowd participated in the Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence together, followed by the singing of "God Bless America" by our very own Mrs. Davis.
After the song, students planted individual flags in a sea of red, white, and blue on the front lawn of the school. The PTA provided refreshments to the Veterans in attendance.
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Papa John's night is December 20th!
Order any 2 topping pizza for $12 and Belle View gets $2 for every pizza.
Call your local Papa John's:
703-765-8484 (Huntington)
703-768-8484 (Hybla Valley)
Tell them your coupon code is "Bobcat"
Enjoy Dinner at home and earn money for Belle View!
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Volunteer PTA Positions Available
Individual PTA Donations
Sock Hop Social Chair
Sock Hop Social Co-chair
Spring Picnic Chair
Spring Picnic Co-Chair
Sixth Grade Party
Odyssey of the Mind
Track Team K-Second Grade
West Potomac Scholarship Coordinator
Your time and talents are highly valued by your Belle View family. As we approach the "season of giving," please consider participating in one of the positions available above by donating some time to assist in one of the events listed above.
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Our next snack party is for the classes that collect the most between now and December 21 (part of a 3 month challenge).
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Chris Poulson, PTA Volunteer
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Giant and Safeway Rewards Programs are back, and easier and more beneficial for your school than ever. Remember you must sign up (or update) every year!
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
(703) 888-3114.
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Fan Mail 
Hello. My husband and I are retired elementary educators with three grandchildren in Alexandria. We cared for them this last weekend, taking them to a Saturday morning basketball session at Belle View. The school's playground was an open invitation to them when the session was over. I was intrigued with every inch of the space, from the corner outdoor classroom stage area to the FIVE special gardens--vernal, rain, rose, vegetable, and sensory. I even think there was one more! I then saw the rain barrel which was the icing on the cake. Such wonderful lessons for all involved! This time, I was the one who didn't want to leave the playground when it was time.
I would be so appreciative if you would be able to send me the plans that were developed for the whole undertaking. To bring such ideas to Canal Fulton's Northwest School District would be a thing of wonder.
Thank you.
Grandparents from Ohio
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New Policy! RELEASING CHILDREN EARLY FROM SCHOOL
Students will not be released from school
after 12:45 p.m. on Monday and after 3:15 p.m.
on Tuesday-Friday, unless it is an emergency.
***************************************** Nueva Política
SALIDAS TEMPRANOS
Del Los Niños
DE LA ESCUELA
Los estudiantes no podrán salir de la escuela
después de las 12:45 pm el lunes y después
de las 3:15 pm de martes a viernes, a menos que
sea una emergencia.
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Lost & Found
You may want to take a look through the lost and found, located outside the cafeteria. You'll see why they always say to label children's outerwear! Any items still in the lost and found after school ends on 12/21/12, or Holiday Break, will be donated to a worthy cause. Thank you.
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Citizens Invited to Provide Input for FCPS Superintendent Search Through Community Forums and Online Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools wants your input as the search to hire a new superintendent moves forward. Superintendent Jack D. Dale will retire on June 30, 2013.
The Fairfax County School Board wants to hear from parents, community members, and employees about the leadership qualifications of the next superintendent. The School Board is conducting a search for the new superintendent with the help of national search firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates.
As part of the process, parents and citizens are invited to complete the online Superintendent Profile Survey, which will be open until January 18, 2013, about desired leadership characteristics of effective superintendents. The survey is open and available in seven different languages. Eight community forums will be held December 3 through 7 to help identify leadership qualities for the next superintendent. All parents and Fairfax County residents are invited to participate in any of the following community forums:
Spanish and Korean interpreters will be available at each community forum.
The search firm will present tentative results of the survey and community forums on leadership criteria to the School Board at its regular meeting on December 20.
More details about the superintendent search can be found on the FCPS website. |
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