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Upcoming Calendar Events 🎉 November Happenings - Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

As we welcome the cozy vibes of November, here's a peek at the month's activities

• November 15th: Last Day for No Fuss Fall Fundraiser (see below)
• November 18th: Last Day to order School Pictures (see below)
• November 20th: PTA Meeting 9 am in the Cafeteria - Special Guest David Reynolds, Jr. to share Vienna.i.lab info and updates
• November 22nd: SCA Spirit Day - Dress Like A Teacher Day
• November 26th: Last day to order Spiritwear (see below)
• November 27th-29th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

AAP Referral 📅 Full-Time AAP Referrals Due December 15th 📅

The deadline for full-time AAP referrals is approaching! Please submit all required materials, including the referral form, optional parent questionnaire, and optional work samples (limit two single-sided pages), to Mrs. Subhi by December 15th, 2024. Referrals will not be accepted after this date. AAP forms are available on the FCPS AAP website. Contact Mrs. Subhi with any questions.

PTA Deadline Today

🎉 Final Hours for the No Fuss Fall Fundraiser! 🎉

Today's the day! Support Vienna ES by contributing to our No Fuss Fall Fundraiser.Join the PTA, make a donation, and share with your network. Help your child's class win an Amazon gift card for their wishlist by achieving the highest PTA membership percentage! Reach our overall goal, and every K-6 class gets bonus recess! Need scholarship assistance? Contact the Wellness Team. Your tax-deductible donation makes a difference!

SCA Spiritwear

🎉 Show Your VES Spirit with Our New T-Shirts! 🎉

Get ready to show your VES pride! The Student Council Association is excited to announce our T-Shirt Fundraiser! We're offering stylish and comfortable shirts featuring our school logo, with a different color for each class! Perfect for field day, spirit days, field trips, and showing your VES spirit anytime! Adults can get in on the fun too! Every shirt purchased helps fund important SCA projects.

Order by Tuesday, November 26th! ➡️ https://www.hollyandclove.com/s/shop

School Picture Ordering

📸 Order Your Pictures Now! Deadline: November 18th 📸

Last call for ordering school pictures. Order online by this Monday!

Volunteers Rock!

👋 VES Volunteers: Important Background Check Reminder! 👋

Thanks for all you do for our students! To ensure everyone's safety, FCPS has a two prong approach to safely welcome volunteers, requiring an annual background check and fingerprinting.

Good news: FCPS covers the cost!
Bad news: You will not be able to volunteer until your background check is approved and you have completed the fingerprinting process.

If you volunteer at VES routinely (library, classroom reading groups, Great Arts, etc.), you'll need to complete a background check for the 2024-2025 school year. Haven't started yet? Email Lauren Brownlee ([email protected]) with your name and email address to get the process rolling. Your badge expires June 30th each year, so don't delay!

Helping Hearts Helping Hearts!

💪 Make a Difference with the Kids Heart Challenge! 💪

Join us for the Kids Heart Challenge and help protect kids' hearts! We'll learn about heart health, practice kindness, and raise funds to support the American Heart Association. Plus, we have a chance to earn PE equipment for Vienna ES! December 4th is our celebration, so all funds raised need to be in by then!

Questions? Email our P.E. teacher, Mr. Sid

Thankful for our Veterans

Be part of the Vienna ES family! Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at our school.

3 Hour Early Release Tool!

 

✅ 3-Hour Early Release: Check & Update Your Choice! ✅

Managing 3-hour early release days just got simpler! Use our new Early Release Tool to confirm or update your selection. You'll need your child's 7-digit student ID (available in ParentVUE, and it's the same one your child uses for their laptop login!). We'll send reminders with the ID and tool link before each early release. No updates needed? You're good to go!

Upcoming 3-Hour Early Release Mondays:

• Dec. 9th
• Feb. 24th
• Mar. 17th
• Apr. 28th
• May 19th

ps-if you run into any technical issues with the tool,
please email David Reynolds, Jr so they can be addressed.

Impact Aid Survey

😅 Impact Aid Survey - Third Time's the Charm! 😉

We know you're busy, but we promise this is the last reminder about the Impact Aid Survey! Please take a few minutes to complete it in ParentVUE under "Online Packets." Your response makes a real difference for VES!

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Attendance: 703-937-6066 | Web | Twitter

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Upcoming Calendar Events 🎉 November Happenings - Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

As we welcome the cozy vibes of November, here's a peek at the month's activities

• November 1st: No School - Diwali
• November 4th & 5th: No School for Students: School Planning and Teacher Workday (Vote on Tuesday!)
• November 7th: Picture Make-Up Day (info below)
• November 8th: Deadline: Employee Award Nominations (Nominate Here)
• November 11th: No School - Veterans Day
• November 13th: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Riverbend Park
• November 20th: PTA Meeting 9 am in the Cafeteria - Special Guest David Reynolds, Jr. to share Vienna.i.lab info and updates
• November 22nd: SCA Spirit Day - Theme to be announced
• November 27th-29th: No School - Thanksgiving Break

AAP News 📅 Full-Time AAP Referrals Due December 15th 📅

The deadline for full-time AAP referrals is approaching! Please submit all required materials, including the referral form, optional parent questionnaire, and optional work samples (limit two single-sided pages), to Mrs. Subhi by December 15th, 2024. Referrals will not be accepted after this date. AAP forms are available on the FCPS AAP website. Contact Mrs. Subhi with any questions.

PTA Membership Opportunity

🍂 Join the VES PTA This Fall! 🍂

One of the best things about fall is the spirit of giving and community! Our PTA embodies this spirit every day, supporting our school in countless ways. We'd love for you to join us! This year's dues are $25 for individuals and $50 for families. If this amount presents a hardship, please don't hesitate to reach out to Beth Holzman via email or TalkingPts by 5pm on November 11th. We'll happily and confidentially add you to our membership roster. Let's work towards 100% PTA participation!

Library Wish List

✨ Give the Gift of Reading! (Part 2) 📚

Remember our Library Wishlist? Your generosity last time made a real difference! Let's keep the magic going and add even more amazing books to our Vienna ES Library. ❤️

Check out our Amazon Library Wishlist

Each book purchased brings joy and learning to our students. Thank you for helping us build a vibrant library community! 📖

SCA Spirit Days are the best!

Be part of the Vienna ES family! Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at our school.

3 Hour Early Releases ⌛ 3-hour early release ⌛

We've heard your feedback about streamlining communication for early release Mondays. We're working on a new tool to simplify dismissal changes and confirmations for the remaining five three-hour early release Mondays. We aim to have this tool available before the next early release on December 9th. This tool will let you confirm or update your child's dismissal plans, reducing the need for multiple messages.

As a reminder, these are the remaining 3-hour early-release Mondays for Vienna Elementary School:

Dec. 9th
Feb. 24th
Mar. 17th
Apr. 28th
May 19th

Impact Aid Survey 👉 Complete Your Impact Aid Survey Today! 👉

Instructions for the Impact Aid Survey through ParentVue were mailed home! Complete the survey in ParentVUE under "Online Packets."

Each year, the enrolling parent/guardian needs to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey.

🍂 Honoring Native American Heritage 🍂

This November, we celebrate Native American Heritage Month! It's a time to recognize the incredible contributions of Native Americans, and to appreciate their diverse cultures, traditions, and histories. Let's also take this opportunity to learn about the challenges they have faced and their strength in overcoming adversity.

Learn more about heritage months and celebrations in FCPS heritage months, celebrations, and traditions.

No Fuss Fall Fundraiser

The PTA's annual No Fuss Fall Fundraiser is still going strong! 

Nothing to sell, nothing to buy – we just need you to help us reach our goal by donating and encouraging others to as well! Join the PTA, make a donation, and please share with grandparents, neighbors, co-workers and friends! Our goal is to raise $10,000 in donations by November 15th, all of which goes directly to support students, teachers, staff, and programs at VES. ⭐The class with the highest percentage of PTA memberships will receive a (parent donated) Amazon gift card to supplement the class wishlist. 🌟 If the $10k goal is met, ALL K-6 classes will receive additional recess time! Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 

Picture-Day Make-up 📸 Picture Retake Day is November 7th! 📸

Missed Picture Day? Have your student ready for their picture on November 7th.
Want a Retake? Please have your student bring their original photos back to school on November 7th for the retake.

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Upcoming Calendar Events 🎉 October Happenings - Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

October continues to be a busy month! Get ready for these important dates:

• October 15-18th: Dig Cit Spirit Week (See Below)
• October 15-17th: CogAt Testing (2nd Grade and select 3rd Grade)
• October 18th: PTA Hallowingo! 👻 6:30-8:30 p.m.(See Below)
• October 22-24th: CogAt Testing (Select 4th and 5th Grade)
• October 28th: 3 Hour Early Release (See Below)
• October 31st: Book Character Dress-up Day 2 Hour Early Release/End of Quarter
• November 1st: No School - Diwali
• November 4th & 5th: No School for Students: School Planning and Teacher Workday (Vote on Tuesday!)
• November 7th: Picture Make-Up Day
• Now-November 8th: Employee Award Nominations (Nominate Here)

Digital Citizenship Spirit Week

 💻🖱️ Get Ready for Digital Citizenship Spirit Week! 💻🖱️

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled week focused on being smart and safe online! Digital Citizenship Spirit Week is coming October 15th-18th!

• Tuesday, October 15th - Hobby Day: Show us what you love to do offline! Finding balance is important, so wear something that represents your favorite hobby. ⚽️🎨🎭

• Wednesday, October 16th - Yellow Day: Think safety! Just like a yellow traffic light tells us to slow down and be careful, wear yellow to remind us to make good choices online. ⚠️💛

• Thursday, October 17th - Awesome Sock Day: We leave digital footprints everywhere we go online! Rock your most awesome socks to remind us to be mindful of our online presence. 🧦😎

• Friday, October 18th - Pajama Day: Time for a digital rest! Kick off the weekend by wearing your PJs to school and taking a break from screens. 😴🛌

PTA Hallowingo

👻 Hallowingo is THIS Friday! Are you ready?! 👻

Get your costumes ready, Vienna ES families! Our festive Hallowingo event is happening THIS Friday, October 18th, in the school gym (enter through door 14)! 🎃

Important Reminder: Hallowingo is officially SOLD OUT! Check-in starts at 6:00 PM, and the bingo balls start rolling at 6:30 PM. Remember, you MUST have a ticket to enter—we won't be selling them at the door.

Dress up in your favorite school-appropriate costume and get ready for some fun! 🧛‍♀️ We'll have yummy light refreshments available for a small donation (QR Code or Cash accepted).

Even though the bingo is sold out, you can still get in on the fun! 50/50 raffle tickets are still available, and the winner will be announced at Hallowingo (but you don't have to be present to win!). Grab your raffle tickets. 

See you there! 🦇

Library Wish List

📚 Want to help us add some magic to our library? ✨

Our Vienna ES Library could use a refresh! We've created an Amazon Wishlist full of amazing books that will spark our students' imaginations and help them fall in love with reading. ❤️

Check out our Amazon Library Wishlist

Every book purchased from this list will be added directly to our library collection. Thank you for supporting our Vienna ES readers! Your generosity helps us foster a love of reading within our school community. 📖

Shout Outs to Local Business!

Be part of the Vienna ES family! Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at our school.

3 Hour Early Release ⌛ October 3-hour early release ⌛

Our next 3-hour early release is Monday, October 28th, 2024. We sent a new form for every family to submit letting us know if you have any childcare hardships and need assistance. Unlike the last early release, SACC centers will be open at 12:30 pm. Also, all after-school programs that provide transport to their locations will be picking up at 12:30 pm. Thank you for those that have submitted already.

If you haven't, you can do it by using the Oct 28th Early Release Form

  🤝 Building a More Inclusive VES Together 🤝

October is LGBTQIA+ History Month! We celebrate this month by recognizing and honoring the contributions of LGBTQIA+ individuals throughout history and in our present day. At Vienna Elementary School, we believe that every student, staff member, and family deserves to feel safe, respected, and valued for who they are. We are proud to embrace the diversity of our community and celebrate the integral role that LGBTQIA+ students, staff, and families play in enriching our school.

Thank you Mrs. Williams!

👏 Celebrating Our Interim Principal, Mrs. Williams! 👏

This Principal Appreciation Month, we want to express our sincere gratitude to Interim Principal, Mrs. Sharamaine Williams. Her commitment to our students, staff, and families has been extraordinary, especially since taking on the role at the beginning of the school year. Thank you, Mrs. Williams, for your exceptional leadership and support.

Impact Aid Survey

Instructions for the Impact Aid Survey through ParentVue will be mailed to all students. Each year, the enrolling parent/guardian needs to complete the Federal Impact Aid Survey which can be found in ParentVue under the Online Packets tab in the top right of the screen. 

💙 Embrace Diversity 💙

Join us in recognizing Disability History and Awareness Month this October in Virginia. We believe that full inclusion of individuals with disabilities enriches our communities and strengthens us all. This month, we reaffirm our commitment to creating a more accessible and equitable school where everyone can thrive.

No Fuss Fall Fundraiser

The PTA's annual No Fuss Fall Fundraiser kicks off this week! 

Nothing to sell, nothing to buy – we just need you to help us reach our goal by donating and encouraging others to as well! Join the PTA, make a donation, and please share with grandparents, neighbors, co-workers and friends! Our goal is to raise $10,000 in donations by November 15th, all of which goes directly to support students, teachers, staff, and programs at VES. ⭐The class with the highest percentage of PTA memberships will receive a (parent donated) Amazon gift card to supplement the class wishlist. 🌟 If the $10k goal is met, ALL K-6 classes will receive additional recess time! Remember, we are a 501(c)(3) organization, so all donations are TAX-DEDUCTIBLE. 

Wings! 💙 🎶If I had wings I would fly...🎶 💙

All Madison seniors participate in the Mad WINGS program, a 30-hour volunteer career shadowing / community service opportunity at a senior’s choice of business or service organization in May of their senior year. This year, the Senior WINGS Experience dates are May 12 - May 28, 2025. We are seeking additional organizations to sponsor one or more seniors for their WINGS Experience. As parents, we know you have many contacts in the local community with businesses and organizations. More information can be found on the Madison website.

Please consider giving students an opportunity to career shadow at your business/community service organization and forward to anyone who may be interested in supporting. Sign up by completing this form by Thursday, October 31st.

 

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Upcoming Calendar Events 🎉 October Happenings - Mark Your Calendars! 🎉

October is going to be a busy month! Get ready for these important dates:

• October 3rd: Holiday - No School! 🥳
• October 4th: Teacher Workday - No School! 🍎
• October 8th: AAP Information Night 5:30-6:30 pm (More info below)
• October 8th: PTA Meeting 6:30 pm in the Library
• October 9th: PTA Dining for Dollars at Taco Bamba! 🌮 (code VES)
• October 11th: PTA Coffee and Pastries (RSVP Here)
• October 12th: Stem Camp @ Madison HS (More info below)
• October 14th: Teacher Workday - No School! 📚
• October 15-18: Dig Cit Spirit Week (More info below)
• October 18th: PTA Hallowingo! 👻 6:30-8:30 p.m.(More info below)
• October 28th: 3 Hour Early Release & Immunization Clinic (More info below!) 💉

Advanced Academics Program 🤔 AAP Information Night - Get the Scoop! 🤔

Hey Vienna Families! 👋 Amneh Subhi, your Advanced Academic Resource teacher, here! Join me for our AAP Information Night on Tuesday, October 8th, from 5:30-6:30 p.m. before the PTA meeting. We'll talk about all things AAP, including the services offered and the screening process. See you there! 🤓

You can also check out the AAP Newsletter for more information before the meeting.

PTA Hallowingo

PURCHASE TICKETS FOR “HALLOWINGO” FRIDAY OCTOBER 18TH

Bring the whole family for a fun-filled night of Bingo and prizes in the school gym! This is a popular event and is sure to sell out quickly, so get your tickets early. Tickets can be purchased starting Wednesday October 2nd, at 8:30AM, along with a chance to enter the 50/50 raffle!

Doors open at 6:00PM, Bingo starts at 6:30PM. To get into the spirit of Halloween, we invite you to wear your favorite costume.

*If there are any middle school students who would like to volunteer at this event for service hours, please contact Rebecca Cunningham [email protected].

Counseling News ⭐ S.T.A.R. Power! ⭐

This month in School Counseling, we're learning about composure. Remember to S.T.A.R.: Smile, Take a deep breath, And Relax. Three deep breaths can help calm your nervous system. Try it at home! ❤️ - Mrs. Kretzer

Are You Seeing This?!?

Be part of the Vienna ES family! Like and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on all the exciting things happening at our school.

3 Hour Early Release & Immunizations ⌛ October 3-hour early release ⌛

Our next 3-hour early release is Monday, October 28th, 2024. We will be sending a new form for every family to submit letting us know if you have any childcare hardships and need assistance. Unlike the last early release, SACC centers will be open at 12:30 pm. Also, all after-school programs that provide transport to their locations will be picking up at 12:30 pm. You'll get the form and details in your inbox.

💉 Immunization Clinic 💉

The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering FREE school-required immunizationsfor elementary students on early release Mondays. Clinics will be held on October 28th and December 9th from 2-7 p.m. at the Annandale District Office, Herndon-Reston District Office, and Joseph Willard Health Center. Appointments are required! Call 703-246-7100 to schedule.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow 💯 Attendance Matters! 💯

Did you know regular attendance has a big impact on student success? Aim for 9 or fewer absences for a satisfactory attendance record. For more info on attendance policies, visit Fairfax County's attendance website.

Stem Camp

🤖 Get Ready for STEM Camp! 🤖

Calling all 3rd-6th graders! Get ready for our 2nd Annual Kids' STEM Camp on October 12th! 🎉 This was a HUGE hit last year, and we've been working hard to make this year even BETTER! Register now for exciting STEM activities, fun games, a demo of our awesome robot Harley, and a tour of the Robotics room at Madison High School. This camp is not only educational and fun but also helps support our team.🚀

Digital Citizen Spirit Week

 💻🖱️ Get Ready for Digital Citizenship Spirit Week! 💻🖱️

Mark your calendars for a fun-filled week focused on being smart and safe online! Digital Citizenship Spirit Week is coming October 15th-18th!

• Tuesday, October 15th - Hobby Day: Show us what you love to do offline! Finding balance is important, so wear something that represents your favorite hobby. ⚽️🎨🎭

• Wednesday, October 16th - Yellow Day: Think safety! Just like a yellow traffic light tells us to slow down and be careful, wear yellow to remind us to make good choices online. ⚠️💛

• Thursday, October 17th - Awesome Sock Day: We leave digital footprints everywhere we go online! Rock your most awesome socks to remind us to be mindful of our online presence. 🧦😎

• Friday, October 18th - Pajama Day: Time for a digital rest! Kick off the weekend by wearing your PJs to school and taking a break from screens. 😴🛌

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ParentVUE Check ☎️📞 Update Emergency Care Card

Hey parents! It's time for our annual "Is Your Contact Info Still Correct?" checkup! Head over to your ParentVUE account and make sure all your emergency contact and health information is up-to-date. 

Early Release Coming Up ⏰ Monday, September 23rd⏰

Mark your calendars! Monday, September 23rd is a 3-hour early release day. That means school’s out at 12:30 p.m.! 🎉 HUGE thank you to the 97% of you who have responded to the survey indicating whether you have a childcare hardship need on that day – you're the best! If you need to double-check what you signed up for (no judgment, we've all been there!),you can do that here (this also has a link to update your preference...or enter it for you 3%ers)

SCA Spirit Day 🎉Get Ready to Show Your School Spirit!

Calling all superfans! Our first SCA Spirit Day is just around the corner on Friday, September 27th. The theme will be revealed soon!! We can't wait to see your school spirit shine! ✨

 

W&OD Trail Update 🚧 Watch Out for...Construction Workers!

Just a heads-up that our friends over at the W&OD Trail are working hard to make things even better! They're updating the power lines, which might cause a few detours or delays if you use the trail to walk or bike to school. Be sure to build in some extra time and stay safe out there! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚲

128 Center St. S, Vienna, VA 22180  | Main Office: 703-937-6000
Attendance: 703-937-6066 | Web | Twitter