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Dragon Dinner was a HUGE success! We are thrilled that so many families were able to come together as a Stony Point family to share dinner, play games together, strengthening old friendships, and foster new connections. Check out some photos from the event below!

The state of Virginia is requiring all schools to provide additional high-intensity academic tutoring as a result of their "All In Virginia" initiative. ACPS provided each school with a list of students who did not meet cut scores for state assessments, and would therefore require additional tutoring in either reading or math through this program. Current intervention services and after school tutoring count towards this requirement, but we still needed to expand our options to provide this instruction to all who qualify.

To meet this requirement, students in grades 3-5 began W.I.N. (What I Need) time on Mondays through Thursdays from 1:45-2:15 PM. Students who qualify receive small group tutoring in either reading or math (Ms. Holmes tutors third grade math while Ms. Uzzell tutors third grade reading; Ms. Ewers tutors fifth grade math while Ms. Fleming tutors fifth grade reading). For fourth grade, since there is one classroom teacher, Ms. McGill and Ms. Gately tutor fourth grade math while Ms. Anish tutors fourth grade reading.

Students in grades 3-5 who do not qualify for the tutoring are working on building their writing fluency, producing authentic on-demand writing, and engaging in the writing process to create various pieces through a home-grown writing program with Ms. Jensen and Ms. Fielding.

If you are unsure about if your child is receiving tutoring or other academic supports, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Click HERE to read more from the VDOE about All In Virginia.

We are noticing an uptick in competition among students (on the soccer field, playing football, being in line "first", etc.) which at times can lead to aggression. While competition is a natural and even necessary aspect of many social systems, it's essential we all work together to help students manage and channel competitive tendencies in constructive ways to prevent escalation and conflict. Strategies we are incorporating at school to promote conflict resolution, cooperation, and empathy in order to mitigate the negative effects of competition include:

• Class morning meetings that focus on belonging, collaboration, significance, and fun
• Lessons and morning meeting activities that focus on cooperation and teamwork for administrators to help facilitate with grade levels
• Exploring role-playing tricky situations with Ms. Corpora (our school counselor) and Mr. Will (our social emotional learning coach) to help students build their strategies

We know that supporting our students truly takes a village and want to provide you with information and resources to support your children with this at home. Click HERE to check out a short article that includes helpful tips and suggestions.

Stay tuned for future topics, articles, podcasts, and supports in this new Family Corner section of The Thunder!

Our dragon authors across all grade levels have been working on writing pieces about their cultures, families, and what makes them unique. They loved showing off their writing during Dragon Dinner. Next time you are at Stony Point, take a look around the hallways for displays of writing!

Your ongoing input is invaluable in our sustained efforts to create the best possible experience for our Stony Point Dragons. We invite you to share your thoughts, ideas, and questions to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our school community. The feedback form will be viewed by the Stony Point Principal and Assistant Principal in order for them to understand what students are enjoying, address any concerns, and implement improvements. Thank you for partnering with us to promote a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for all students.

Click HERE to submit your feedback.

Student success is the goal for students, families, and Albemarle County Public Schools. Click HERE to view the guide created by ACPS is to help you understand how your student is doing in their grade. It shows the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) students should know by the end of the year, according to the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). There are also tools for you to use at home to help your students.

ACPS has put together a Technology Survey that helps us determine use, support, funding, and opinions around our use of technology. Please help us by completing this survey (it should take 15-20 minutes). We appreciate you answering honestly. Thank you for your input!

This calendar will continually be added to and updated as the year goes on and new events are scheduled. Bold items are events or special information and italicized items are days where students do not have school.

• Tuesday March 5: No School for Students (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
• Wednesday March 6: PTO Meeting (6:30-8:00 PM) ***date has been updated***
• Tuesday March 26th from 6:30-7:30: STEAM Night
• Friday March 29: No School for Students (Teacher Work Day)
• Monday April 1-Friday April 5: No School for Students (Spring Break)
• Wednesday April 10: PTO Meeting (6:30-8:00 PM)
• Monday April 29: No School for Students (Teacher Professional Learning Day)
• Wednesday May 1: PTO Meeting (6:30-8:00 PM)
• Thursday May 2: K-2 Music Performance at 6:30 PM
• Monday May 27: No School for Students (Holiday)
• Friday May 31: Quest Fest (during the school day)
• Tuesday June 4: TENTATIVE Field Day (during the school day)
• Friday June 7: 1/2 Day for Students and Last Day of School