Bulldog Beat October 7-11

On Tuesday night Valley 5th graders put on a wonderful performance of the Principal's New Clothes. This play was an opportunity for students to learn about educational topics such as: fluency, oral expression, and public speaking. Along with the educational opportunities students were able to play out a scenario that taught them about kindness, where the characters in the play learned that being kind is the most important thing and giving to others makes a difference. While preparing and rehearsing for this play the students learned first hand to work together as a team. Bravo Bulldogs!

Top Dog Heroes are students who are coming to school every day! At the end of the nine weeks all students with awesome attendance are entered into a drawing. The winner of the drawing is our Top Dog Hero this student gets to be Principal's Assistant for the day helping Mrs. Scott. Congratulations to Tucker E. who won Community in Schools Top Dog Hero Principal for the day! When asked what Tucker thought of today he said it was, "Awesome!"

We are so proud of all the hard work and acts of true character our students have shown to attend the September PBIS incentive. A huge thank you to Mrs. Ricker and the John S. Battle High School athletes who came and volunteered. The students loved getting to play kickball and see how far Valley students can go. Bulldogs, keep up the hard work, because we can't wait to see you ALL at the October PBIS event.

The first nine weeks Fastest Class Challenge Winners were Mrs. Rutledge's fourth grade class. Congratulations students on your awesome athletic abilities!

We would like to thank all of our families that have donated to the PBIS store. Students had so much fun spending their Bulldog Bucks they have earned during the first nine weeks. If you would still like to donate, please review the attached letter below.

Order forms were sent home with students this week for VIES spirit wear. If you are interested in purchasing spirit wear, please return orders and money to the school by Friday, October 18th. The PTO can accept cash or check made out to the VIES PTO.

Artwork was sent home with your students this week for the annual Artwork Fundraiser. If you or your family would like to participate, the following needs to be returned to Mrs. Gilliam: the artwork, 2 copies of the completed order form, and payment. All forms must be returned BEFORE October 18th. This is the Friday after Fall Break. If you place an order they usually arrive back to VIES around Thanksgiving. This way you will have beautiful artwork to be thankful or maybe a gift for a loved one!

October's Attendance Incentive!

If you student achieves excellent attendance for the month of October their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to when a day pass to Hands on Discovery Center.

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:

~Thomas C. ~Railyn C. ~ Addison M. ~Skylar N. ~Emi R.

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

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
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