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Belle View PTA Newsletter 
APRIL 2013
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Happy April!
We hope you and your family had an enjoyable Spring Break! April is already shaping up to be an active month here at Belle View. Our track season is in full swing, we will be having a garden clean up day this coming Saturday, the Scholastic book fair is back this month, and we have an exciting cultural arts presentation called Under the Sea later in the month courtesy of our incredible PTA.
Next month begins the main testing season for Fairfax County Public Schools. The Standards of Learning (SOL) tests will be given May 13th through June 7th. Students in Grades 3-6 in our school will be taking these assessments. This year all of your SOL tests will be administered on-line. It will be very helpful if you can avoid appointments which may take your child out of school during this time period. Also, it will help your child perform his or her best if he or she has had a good night's rest, a healthy breakfast, and comes to school with a positive attitude.
The SOLs measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills specified in the Virginia Standards of Learning. Content areas include writing,
reading, mathematics, history/social science, and science.
The purpose of the testing is to provide information about student achievement in several subject areas. Scores from the tests will be used to determine whether students fail to meet standards, are proficient in meeting the standards, or advanced in the standards. All parents will receive their child's SOL scores in late August.
Sincerely, Thomas Kuntz Katie Pluntke Principal Assistant Principal
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Mark Your Calendars 
PTA Meeting
Wed, Apr 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm, Library
LEGO Mechanized Machines
Wed, Apr 3, 3:40 - 4:40 pm, Library
Wed, Apr 10, 3:40 - 4:40 pm, Library
Wed, Apr 17, 3:40 - 4:40 pm, Library
Wed, Apr 24, 3:40 - 4:40 pm, Library
Spring Garden Clean Up Day
Sat, Apr 6, 8 am - 12 pm, vegetable garden next to the playground
FLEX-German
Tue, Apr 9, 3:50 - 4:50 pm, Room G1
Tue, Apr 16, 3:50 - 4:50 pm, Room G1
Chick-Fil-A Drive Thru
Thu, Apr 11, 4:30 pm until we sell out
Third Grading Period Ends
Fri, Apr 12
5K Trail Run-Spring Series
Sat, Apr 13, 9 - 11 am, Mt. Vernon Rec Center
Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
Mon, Apr 15
Under the Sea Assembly
Tue, Apr 16, Gym
grades K-2 from 12:30 - 1:50 pm
grades 3-6 from 2:10 - 3:30 pm
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April is Gardening Month at Belle View!
Now that the weather is warming, the Outdoor Classroom Committee is making plans to get our school yard in shape for classroom/student use.
Our first event will be on Saturday, April 6 when we ask families and staff to turn out for a clean-up day. The focus on that day is putting soil into the new vegetable beds and getting the other gardens in shape after a long winter's rest. We will have tasks for every age and the children are always welcome to play on the playground.
GARDEN CLEAN UP DAY DETAILS:
Saturday April 6 from 8 a.m. to noon
Meet in the school vegetable garden next to the playground.
Bring shovels, wheelbarrows, pruners and gloves!
Later in the month we are planning an Earth Week at Belle View. It will begin on April 22 (Earth Day) with a tree planting ceremony, continue through the week with outdoor activities and finish up with an art show and movie night on April 26. Please plan to attend and join in by helping your child make garden themed or recycled art for our show.
Watch your child's Wednesday folder for more specific information.
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The Spring Book Fair is Almost Here! April 8-12, 2013 
Parent Night is Tuesday, April 9, from 6-8 pm. BOOK FAIR HOURS: Monday, April 8: 9 am - 1 pm Tuesday, April 9: 9 am - 4 pm & 6 pm - 8 pm Wednesday, April 10: 9 am - 4 pm Thursday, April 11: 9 am - 4 pm Friday, April 12: 9 am - 3 pm
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It's lighter later, and time for
Chick-Fil-A drive thru!
Thursday, April 11
4:30 p.m. until we sell out
$5.00 Dinner
(includes Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips, and drink)
BONUS - Belle View Book Fair will be open!
Grab dinner and a book (or two)!
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 Run on beautiful trails and support the BVES PTA!
1st Race is Saturday, April 13th
Mt. Vernon Rec Center
2017 Belle View Blvd.
Alexandria, VA
Start Time is 9:00 a.m.
Check-In is at 8:30 a.m.
Race Fee: $15 per entry
Sign up online at
At check-out, enter "BVES" and a portion of your entry fee will be designated to the BVES PTA. |
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Congratulations to the following Belle View students who were noted for their special achievements in the 2012-2013 Reflections competition "Magic of the Moment" at the Fairfax County level:
- Parker Kuntz, Honorable Mention, Visual Arts
- Garrick O'Bryan, Outstanding Interpretation, Visual Arts
- Mina Silwany, Honorable Mention, Visual Arts
Their works competed against 84 participating PTAs in Fairfax County.
Next year's Reflections contest theme has been selected and will be "Believe, Dream, Inspire". We look forward to your participation next Fall!
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Volunteer PTA Positions Available
Your time and talents are highly valued by your Belle View family. Please consider participating in one of the following positions:
1 Spring Picnic Co-Chair
to work with Natasha Bringham
Book Swap Coordinator
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Staff in the Spotlight
Kristen Wintemberg 
5th Grade Teacher
How long have you been teaching at Belle View?
This is my first year at Belle View.
Where did you live before moving here?
I lived in Newtown, PA. It is a town 45 minutes northeast of Philadelphia.
Do you have any pets?
No, I don't have any pets.
Do you have family in the area?
No, my family lives in Pennsylvania.
Why did you become a teacher?
Ever since I was in elementary school, I wanted to be a teacher. My mom was an elementary teacher, so I learned about the profession early on and I have always loved the idea of helping people learn.
What is the best part of your job?
The best part of my job is the positive relationships I have with my students and colleagues.
What do you like to do with your free time?
I enjoy reading, watching movies, going on runs, and doing anything that involves spending time with my friends and family.
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NEW LOST & FOUND
There are two new stations for lost and found items. This new set up makes it much easier to find what you are looking for. Please be sure to check them for coats, lunch boxes, etc. They are still located outside the cafeteria.  The new lost and found stations were donated by a previous Belle View family. There are two of these outside the cafeteria. Thank you for contributing to our school.
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Mason Montague Bavin
RealtorŪ
Office: 703-549-9292
Cell: 703-338-6007
Fax 703-717-5793
mbavin@mcenearney.com
109 South Pitt Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
www.masonbavin.com
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