We are so proud of our fifth grade News Crew for all their handwork putting this video together! Be sure to be on the lookout for the September video!

The VIES Book Fair will be opening September 16th until September 20th. Please visit the link if you would like to put funds on your student's account.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/valleyinstituteelemsch

Get those to be read book wish lists ready! We can't wait to see you there.

Third grade recently got to go on a field trip to Conservation Camp! While being hosted at Sugar Hollow Park, students rotated through stations to learn about conserving resources like water and trees, recycling, animal adaptations, and herpetology. Our students really enjoyed learning through the hands on experience and got to meet experts from local entities including Hungry Mother, Steele Creek, Department of Forestry, Hands On Museum, and many more!

Make sure you have RSVPed!

Get ready for Kickoff! Students who earn 80% of their points will be able to attend the PBIS incentive on September 27th!

Thank you to all of the families that came out for Book Bingo night! We were so happy to have such a large gathering. We had tons of fun and we can't wait to see all of the growth the students will have from all of the literacy goodies they received. Be sure to join us next family night!

It is that time of year again to help raise money for VIES through Food City Bucks and your ValuCard. For every dollar you spend we earn a point, but your ValuCard must be registered to VIES and used at purchase. To register your ValuCard for Valley please visit the link and sign up now!

We hope you will participate in our reading for education fundraiser that went out last Tuesday! Please return your envelope to earn the student prize. Thank you for supporting our school!

Hello Chorus Parents,

Please be aware that due to the early dismissal for Parent Teacher Conferences chorus students will need to be picked up at 2PM on Thursday the 19th. Thank you.

Cheer Clinic is back! Don't miss this wonderful opportunity. Visit the link to sign up.

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.

The gifted testing window is opening for our VIES students. If you believe your student exhibits traits of: problem solving, creative challenge resolution, or quick understanding when learning please reach out to your students' teacher and request they be referred to Mrs. Gilliam. Thank you.

Below are upcoming events and opportunities from our community of Washington County:

Fireside Chat: The First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin is inviting you to join in a fireside chat with award-winning social psychologist, author, and researcher Dr. Jonathan Haidt, author of the bestselling book The Anxious Generation.

The event will be live streamed at Abingdon High School on Thursday, September 19 and run from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The school community is invited to take part in this event where community conversations will be facilitated to provide an opportunity for parents, families, community leaders, and educators to come together to help shape the policies that govern schools and communities.

Dr. Jonathan Haidt's bestselling book The Anxious Generation explores the impact of social media and other cultural changes on today's youth. He argues that this "phone-based childhood" contributes to increased anxiety and mental health issues among younger generations. Dr. Haidt suggests that the constant pressure to present a curated image online, along with a culture of comparison with rapid information dissemination, has created an environment where young people are more prone to stress and depression. His research highlights the need for societal and structural changes to address these challenges and support healthier development for the younger generation.

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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