The Colt

Congratulations on reaching the end of a fantastic first quarter! As we wrap up these first few months, we want to take a moment to celebrate the many memorable experiences and learning opportunities your children have had both inside and outside the classroom. Just since our last newsletter, students have taken field trips filled with hands-on experiences, science learning, and explorations of our natural world:

Preschool explored the wonders of nature at Wildrock Nature Play and Discovery Center. The students enjoyed sensory play, discovery stations, and imaginative outdoor adventures that sparked curiosity and encouraged creativity.

Fourth grade spent time at Camp Albemarle, where they learned about Virginia’s geography, watersheds, and natural habitats. It was a fun, educational day where students hiked, explored, and enjoyed being in nature.

We know that these field trips provided invaluable learning moments, and we’re so grateful to our teachers, parent volunteers, and community partners for making them possible. Especially during School Bus Safety Week, we thank our bus drivers for helping us take many of these trips! Through these trips, students are not only learning about science and art but are also building a sense of community and stewardship for the world around them.

As we conclude the first quarter, we’re looking forward to welcoming every family to school for conferences to discuss your child’s progress. These conferences are a valuable time for you to connect with your child’s teachers, celebrate their growth, and collaborate on ways to help them continue thriving. As we move into the second quarter, there are even more opportunities on the horizon for students to dive into engaging projects, learning activities, and a few more excursions outside the classroom. We’ll keep you updated on what’s to come and how you can be involved.

Thank you for your continued support and for entrusting us with your child’s education. We’re so proud of all they’ve accomplished already, and we’re excited to see what they’ll achieve in the coming months. Here’s to a fantastic start to the school year and many more adventures ahead!

Our 5th grade Leadership Team is excited to invite all students to participate in a Spirit Day on Friday, November 1 by wearing pajamas to school! Be sure to watch their video.

Does your family need support for the upcoming holiday season? The Charlottesville area Toy Lift provides toys and books to needy children in Charlottesville.

Children receiving assistance from the Toy Lift must meet these criteria:

• They must be 8th grade or younger.
• They must reside in Albemarle, Buckingham, Charlottesville, Fluvanna, Greene, or Nelson.
• They may not be receiving gift assistance from another organization such as Salvation Army, Love, INC, or GRACE.

If you would like to sign your child up for the Toy Lift, complete this form by NOVEMBER 12th.

English: https://bit.ly/toylift2024

Spanish: https://bit.ly/juguete2024

If you would like to contribute to the Toy Lift to help ensure that all of our students receive gifts for the holiday season, you may contribute at https://toylift.org/donations/

Student pictures are ready! Do you still want to order prints? Go to the Strawbridge Lookup website and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.* Instructions are available in English and Spanish.

November 1st: Spirit Day Pajama Day! (Day after Halloween, We All Need an Easy Morning)

November 4-5th: No School, Teacher Work Day and Election Day

November 10-15th: Book Fair

November 13th: PTO Meeting - 6:30 PM @ MVES

November 15th: Colts Derby Walk-A-Thon

November 27-29th: No School, Thanksgiving Break

• November 13: Join us at 6:30PM @ MVES for the November PTO meeting.
• November 15: The 4th annual Colts Derby Walk-A-Thon will be happening on Friday, November 15! This is our biggest event and fundraiser of the school year! To register your student go to http://pledgestar.com/mountainviewwalk and click "Not Registered For This Year's Event", then enter your name an email address and click "Submit". Follow the instructions to register your walker(s) and add family and friends to pledge support! Look out for more details coming home in folders this week.
  You can also sign up to volunteer (in advance or day-of) and cheer your Colt on!
• Walk a Thon prep volunteer sign up
• Walk A Thon day of volunteer sign up
• November 21 - Restaurant Night: 8am–8pm – Grab a bite at Panera Bread in 5th Street Station to support the MVES PTO!

• Staff Appreciation - November 25: Let’s thank our amazing staff before they head out for the Thanksgiving holiday! Sign up to contribute here.
• Staff favorites: As the holiday’s are approaching, here is the list of our staff’s favorite things.
  
• Grocery shopping: Buy groceries, support the PTO! Link your rewards card and earn money for MVES!
• Kroger organization #: TW595
• Harris Teeter organization #: 3813 (currently still listed as Paul H. Cale Elementary)
• Box Tops for Education: Download the app, find our school (Mountain View Elementary), complete your profile, buy participating Box Top products at the grocery, scan/submit your receipt, earn money for the school!
• Gift Card Drive: Support families in our school community by donating gift cards! Grocery cards are most needed, but cards for gas, food, or stores are also appreciated. Drop them off at the front office or send them with your child to their teacher.
• Social Media & More: Don’t forget to follow us @MVES_ColtsPTO on Instagram, join our Facebook group, or visit our website for more information.

Email: MountainViewOAs@k12albemarle.org
Website: https://mves.k12albemarle.org/
Location: 1757 Avon Street Extended, Charlottesville, VA, USA
Phone: (434)293-7455
PTO Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MountainViewESPTO