Riverhawk Reminders

Congratulations to all those who participated in the Talent Show on Friday! The talent at Belmont Ridge is incredible!

Newsletter topics include:

• Upcoming Events
• Dean Presentations
• No Place for Hate
• Operation Shoebox
• Yearbook Sales
• Family Liaison Update
• Department of EL FACE Updates
• Step Up Loudoun

Upcoming Dates:

Wednesday, November 20th - CLUBS START

LCPS Student Holidays

• November 27, 2024 Thanksgiving Break Begins
• November 29, 2024 Thanksgiving Break Ends
• December 23, 2024 Winter Break Begins
• January 3, 2025 Winter Break Ends (Classes Resume January 6, 2025)

-Navy JROTC ,HAMSCI, and IB: December 1st-January 31st (apply through LCPSGO and search Student Opportunities)

For more about these programs, visit this link.

For information about IB family night at Loudoun Valley HS, visit IB Email to 8th Grade Families.

Dear Parents and Students,

I am excited to introduce you to the No Place for Hate program that our school is proud to implement this year. This program is designed to create and sustain a school environment where all students feel safe, respected, and included.

No Place for Hate is a self-directed program that empowers students, educators, and families to take a stand against bias and bullying. By participating in this program, our school community will engage in activities and discussions that promote inclusivity, respect, and equity. Here are some key components of the program:

1. Forming a Committee: We will establish a diverse committee of students, teachers, and parents to lead the initiative and ensure that all voices are heard.
2. Signing the Pledge: All members of our school community will be invited to sign the No Place for Hate Pledge, committing to uphold the values of respect and inclusion.
3. School-Wide Activities: Throughout the year, we will organize at least three school-wide activities that address issues of bias and bullying. These activities are designed to foster a positive school climate and encourage meaningful dialogue.

By joining the No Place for Hate movement, we are taking proactive steps to ensure that our school is a welcoming and supportive place for every student.

Thank you to all who contributed to our Stockings for the Troops project! Our NJHS students will meet this week to assemble them.

Holiday Giving Program 2024 - each year at this time, we launch our Holiday Giving Program. This initiative allows our BEMS families in need the chance to make the holidays shine a little brighter. I work closely with the Family Liaisons from each of the five schools in our Riverside cluster to provide this opportunity for our families. Please visit the signup and consider a donation to this worthwhile cause!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0848AFAF2AA1FC1-53079790-holiday

The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement (EL FACE) Office cordially invites EL families to join The Family Room virtual session titled:

Special Program Opportunities for High School Students: LCPS International Baccalaureate (IB) & Health & Medical Sciences (HAMSci) Academy

Join our virtual session on Google Meet https://meet.google.com/ksd-ziod-cow

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

6 pm (English & Spanish)

7 pm (English & Arabic)

Coordinators will discuss program offerings and enrollment timelines. Families are encouraged to come with questions.

For more information, please access the flyers linked below:

English

Spanish

Arabic

Contact Sarah.Ocampo@lcps.org, DEL FACE Supervisor, with any questions.

This update has been shared with EL Leads, EL teachers, and Family Liaisons and can be found on the Division of EL Landing Page and the Division of EL website.

The Welcome to LCPS EL Family Workshop is designed to provide a brief orientation to new EL families about the U.S. School System and LCPS. Sessions are held at the Historic Douglas High School in Leesburg from 6:30-8pm on the following Thursdays:

• December 5th

• April 3rd

• May 1st

• June 5th

See Welcome to LCPS flyer to learn more.

Registration for the Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition is now open. You will find information about SULYC and the link for the application at: www.loudounyouth.org under Programs: Step Up Loudoun Youth Competition.

As always, we want to hear from you. Please let us know how we can help you promote this program for students in our communities.

If you have any questions about SULYC, or Loudoun Youth, Inc., please reach out to me at swolfson@loudounyouth.org.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out to our administrative team- Katie.Johnson@lcps.org, David.McKenzie@lcps.org, or Michael.Surma@lcps.org or your grade level dean if you have further questions.

** Any messages sent from BEMS through our Blackboard account (noreply.belmontridge@lcps.org) come from an account that is not monitored. Please use our website to locate the email addresses of any staff members you need to contact. Thank you. **

Don't forget to download the LCPS App!

Website: https://www.lcps.org/o/bem

Location: 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Lansdowne, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2220