Bulldog Beat 11/4-11/11

Every month Valley has been working with students to learn character traits to help them be better students, friends, and people. Over the past three months we have worked on: Respect, Self-Control, and Responsibility. November's character trait is Gratitude.

Gratitude is a feeling of being thankful and appreciative for the good things and people in your life. Every week Mrs. Scott and the staff go over what makes the character trait so important to becoming a wonderful, well-rounded person. They discuss ways they can exhibit gratitude and appreciation while also behaving in a manner friends and others can be grateful towards.

We are so proud of all the hard work our students have put in every month to show us their best character traits.

Henley C. was DJ for a day on Friday! She saved up her behavioral Bulldog Bucks and bought a coupon to be DJ. All students are eligible to earn Bulldog Bucks based on their behavior. Every nine weeks VIES hosts a Bulldog Bucks Store day where students are able to come and shop for wonderful goodies, most of which has been donated by families. Mrs. Scott has contributed several coupons to the store such as: read to PreK, seat swap, hat day, no homework, and DJ for a day. Congratulations DJ Henley!

We would like to thank all of our families that have donated to the PBIS store. Students are excited to be able to spend their Bulldog Bucks they are earning during the second nine weeks. The second nine weeks PBIS store will be December 20, 2024. If you would still like to donate, please review the attached letter below.

Christmas Talent Show Auditions for Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades

Audition dates:

• Kindergarten - Friday, November 8
• 1st Grade - Tuesday, November 11
• 2nd Grade - Friday, November 8

Any questions should be emailed to Mrs. Edwards: dmedwards@wcs.k12.va.us

Mid-Terms will be sent home with each student on November 19th. Please make sure to sign and return them as soon as possible. We want to make sure everyone is staying in communication for the success and support of all students. Thank you for all you do as the parents and guardians.

November 11th- Picture Money Due

November 13th- Fall Makeup Picture Day

November 19th- Holiday Pictures (Prepay to have your child's photo taken for the holidays. If we do not have the full payment for photos we will not be able to do holiday photos for your student.)

On Thursday Valley Institute Elementary School had a very special set of guests come and put on a wonderful performance. The students saw a Performance of "Jack Tales" presented by the performing arts faculty and students from Ferrum College. Jack Tales combined Appalachian music and folktales to bring a celebration of local culture and lessons to our students. The students and staff had a wonderful time participating in the performance and seeing the wonderful talent. Bravo, Jack Tales!

Washington Way Awards! If you think there is a Washington County support staff member who makes this county better be sure to submit them for the Washington Way Awards! #washingtonway

November's Attendance Incentive!

If you student achieves excellent attendance for the month of November their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Fabulous Fun For Four Pack courtesy of Bristol Skateway.

Make sure your students are present or that you are communicating with your child’s school regarding absences.

VIES is looking for parent volunteers to assist with various events and activities throughout the school year. If you are interested, please contact the school to learn more about the background check process and possible opportunities.

This week's winners of the Perfect Attendance Blizzard drawing is:

~Anzley B. ~Wayden W. ~Jayce S. ~Skylar K. ~Leeland G.

We love having all our Bulldogs in attendance and we can't to see who will win next week's Blizzard Drawing!

🏃🏻‍♀️ All registration forms can be sent to Abingdon High School. Those wishing to participate can also register on Thanksgiving morning. 🏃🏻‍♂️

We have several ways to stay connected to your child's education and teachers. Every parent has access to ParentPortal which allows you to see grades and attendance. You can register on the county website if you have not already signed up or you can call the school and request your student's login information.

Every grade uses an app to maintain communication between parents/guardians and teachers. Please see the list below on which app you should download to stay connected to your student's teacher:

PreSchool- ClassDojo

Kindergarten- Remind

First- Remind

Second- Email

Third- ParentPortal

Fourth- ClassDojo

Fifth- Remind

~Breakfast Menu Link ~Lunch Menu Link

The new site is linqconnect which can be accessed from the school nutrition home webpage. There is also a link on the School Nutrition webpage FAQ's/Direction on how to access linqconnect for student account prepayments. Here is the Link to WCS nutritional page.

• Please call the office if your child is absent from school. 276-642-5500 or email rhockman@wcs.k12.va.us
  

• Send or fax any doctor appointment notes to cover for excused absences. 276-645-2394
  

• Any transportation changes must be made by 2:20 PM to ensure safety of dismissal time.
  

• Due to Safety, NO check outs from office after 2:20 PM students will need to go to car rider line.

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Website: https://vies.wcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 4350 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA, USA
Phone: 276-642-5500
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Twitter: @VIESBulldogs