Bulldog Beat 11/18-11/22

CONGRATULATIONS to the Valley Bulldog Bots and Mrs. Harman on winning 4th place overall at the 2024-2025 Regional Lego Robotics Competition this Saturday. The Bulldogs also won the best project award and will be representing the region at the state competition at JMU in December. We are so proud of them for their dedication and innovation. Let’s cheer them on as they gear up for the next big stage at JMU!

We would like to thank all of our families that have donated to the PBIS store. Students are excited to be able to spend their Bulldog Bucks they are earning during the second nine weeks. The second nine weeks PBIS store will be December 20, 2024. If you would still like to donate, please review the attached letter below.

The winner of the VIES Spelling Bee will go on to compete in the Regional Zoom Spelling Competition.

November's Attendance Incentive!

If you student achieves excellent attendance for the month of November their name will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a Fabulous Fun For Four Pack courtesy of Bristol Skateway.

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:

~Nova P. ~Reagan A. ~Lucy H. ~Tanner W. ~Marlee H.

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

🏃🏻‍♀️ All registration forms can be sent to Abingdon High School. Those wishing to participate can also register on Thanksgiving morning. 🏃🏻‍♂️

Click on the image to take you to dreamland...we hope you enjoy!

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- Call the school at (276)642-5500

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.

Instagram: /vies_bulldogs

Website: https://vies.wcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 4350 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA, USA
Phone: 276-642-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viesbulldogs
Twitter: @VIESBulldogs