What is the Virginia Literacy Act (VLA) and how will it help your child?

The act aims to improve literacy outcomes for students in Virginia, including our students at Chris Yung Elementary. Key Components of the VLA include:

• Core Literacy Instruction: All students from kindergarten to grade five will receive instruction based on scientifically-based reading research and evidence-based literacy practices.
• Supplemental Instruction: Students from kindergarten through grade eight who do not meet literacy benchmarks will receive additional support through individualized reading plans.
• Teacher Training: Teachers are receiving training in evidence-based literacy instruction and are using approved literacy screeners to measure student progress.
• Parental Involvement: Our Chris Yung families have access to online resources to support literacy at home. You can find resources and support at this link.
• Reading Specialists: Specialists will oversee interventions for students not meeting benchmarks and monitor their progress.
• Division Literacy Plans: Prince William County Schools has developed a literacy plan, ensuring the use of evidence-based curricula, and providing professional development for educators. Read more about the PWCS division literacy plan.

Join us at our first Family Engagement Event of the year - Family Reading Night will be held on October 17th at 6PM. Come and learn more about the Virginia Literacy Act and enjoy some great reading and writing activities with your child!

Warm Regards,

Stephanie Downey, Principal

Are you interested in working at Chris Yung Elementary School? We have several vacancies posted at the following link:https://jobs.pwcs.edu/workspace/wSpace.exe?Action=wsJobsMain

Library Information: The PWCS library circulation system provides the option for parents to restrict access to specific titles in circulation in our school library, While the school shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that the student is not provided with access to such materials, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to ensure that the student understands the restriction and does not attempt to access the materials.

If you are interested in restricting specific library titles for your student(s), please visit the “Parent Library Controls” webpage

Picture Day is coming soon! Fall School Portraits will be taken on October 18th. Make up day will be December 5th (9:30 - 12:30 PM)

Bring the whole family - join us for learning and fun!

October 17 - Family Literacy Night 6 PM

November 14 - Family Math Night 6 PM

January 23 - Health and Wellness Night 6 PM

February 20 - Science/Social Studies Museum Night 6 PM

March 20 - STEAM Night 6 PM

April 24 - Multi-Cultural Night 6 PM