The Thunder

During Field Day, students will be tie-dyeing Stony Point tee shirts provided by the school at no cost to families. Click HERE to select your child's preferred size. Please fill out the form separately for each student in your family.

Today we celebrated our annual "Nano Day," where UVA engineers demonstrate science projects for fifth graders. The presentations are linked to the Virginia SOL testing standards and are an opportunity for students to see their 5th grade science content applied in the real world!

Each week, we shine a spotlight on a different classroom, capturing student learning experiences that embody the "Dragon MAGIC" that is present within our school.

On Monday, students throughout Stony Point learned about the solar eclipse and participated in a range of enjoyable and educational activities. Students in Ms. Nolan's first grade class had an eclipse-themed day including eclipse math tasks, making and reading their own books about the eclipse, and Zooming with a scientist from the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab in California. You can see their eclipse cupcakes they baked below!

Students in grades 3-5 across the state of Virginia will take their SOL assessments during the month of May. Please let your homeroom teacher know as soon as possible if you anticipate your child being absent on one of their testing dates. Testing will begin at the beginning of the day- we appreciate your partnership in helping your child arrive to school well-rested and on time. Our W.I.N. (What I Need) tutoring time will end at the beginning of May prior to SOL testing.

SOL Testing Dates:

• Monday 5/6: 5th Grade Virginia Studies
• Tuesday 5/7: 4th Grade Reading
• Wednesday 5/8: 5th Grade Reading
• Thursday 5/9: 3rd Grade Reading
• Tuesday 5/14: 4th Grade Math
• Wednesday 5/15: 5th Grade Math
• Thursday 5/16: 3rd Grade Math:
• Wednesday 5/22: 5th Grade Science

Yearbook forms have gone home in backpacks, but did you know that you can order online? Visit www.strawbridge.net and use the online code YB29180 to order. The deadline to order yearbooks is Friday April 19th.

Note: Our PTO has graciously offered to order a yearbook for every fifth grade student as a keepsake that they can have as they depart Stony Point.

Check this new section of The Thunder for updates on upcoming exciting happenings during the school day! This section will be updated weekly as new events are added.

• Monticello High School Steel Drum Band visits for a performance (April 16th)
• Garden Day (April 19th): We are excited to partner with the Piedmont Master Gardeners for a special event celebrating Earth Day! Students will spend time outside participating in hands-on stations with community volunteers. We will learn about edible plant parts, learn how honey is made through the process of pollination from a beekeeper, and participate in a plant dissection!
• Department of Aviation visits (May 9th)
• Virginia Repertoire Theater performs (May 20th)
• VA Wildlife Museum visits grades 3-5 (May 24th)

Join us on Saturday May 18th from 10:00-11:30 in the Wilton Farm neighborhood for our annual Books and Donuts event! Come enjoy a donut and choose two free books from The Free Book Bus. Look for the yellow school bus parked by the leasing office!

Stony Point's Advisory Council for Engagement held its first meeting which focused around how we can create a more inclusive and trusting school community. Click HERE to view the slides.

If you have a child who will turn 5 by September 30th, it's nearly time to prepare for Kindergarten! The online registration window is from Wednesday April 17th through Friday May 31st. Click HERE to complete the online registration form. This same form can be used for new students in other grades who are not currently enrolled in Albemarle County Public Schools.

Note: Current students in ACPS including students coming to Stony Point from Cascadia and Riverview do not have to re-register.

April is Month of the Military Child, and Wednesday, April 17, is “Purple Up! For Military Kids” Day!

“Purple Up! For Military Kids” is a day set aside for everyone around the nation to show their support for military-connected students. The Virginia Department of Education encourages school communities, including teachers, principals, students, parents, bus drivers, etc., to wear purple on Wednesday, April 17, to show support for our military students and appreciation for their strength and sacrifices.

Purple represents the blending of the colors of the five branches of our armed forces. Here in Virginia, we are proud to be home to Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, National Guard and Reserve families.

This new section of The Thunder will be updated with opportunities for camps, fun activities, and events over the summer as we receive the information.

Click HERE to learn about afternoon summer camp through Albemarle County Parks and Recreation. Stony Point students should select the Baker-Butler Elementary location if they are attending morning summer school sessions in order to have both programs in the same location. Click HERE to learn more about the program and for information about how to register.

Click HERE to learn more about Kids College @ PVCC, a summer camp offering weekly themes including robotics and gaming, visual and performing arts, coding, and culinary!

The Stony Point Volunteer Fire Company is celebrating its 50th anniversary! Join them for their open house on May 18th from 10:00 AM- 2:00 PM at the Stony Point Ruritan for music, kid friendly activities, and refreshments.

Students will take their spring pictures on Tuesday April 16. Be on the lookout for paper order forms, which will go home in backpack mail the week of April 8th.

You can also order spring pictures online by visiting strawbridge.net.

• Use Online Code FM430258 for INDIVIDUAL PICS
• Use Online Code FM430259 for CLASS PICS

15 of our Stony Point dragons across grade levels will be featured in the ACPS art show between March 29- April 19! The art show location and hours can be found below:

Where: The Bridge Underground (306 Main Street accessed via Water Street

Hours:

• Wednesdays, Thursdays, Sundays from 9:00 AM- 5:00 PM
• Fridays and Saturdays from 12:00 PM- 9:00 PM
• Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Wishing our Girls on the Run club participants good luck in their upcoming regional race on April 21st! Click HERE to learn more about the race, parking locations, and shuttles.

We have an overflowing lost and found with many jackets and items! We keep the Lost and Found right outside of the cafeteria. Please feel free to check in at the front office and stop by to see what your child/children may be missing.

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.

Want to see more Dragon MAGIC happening at our school? Be sure to follow us on Facebook (Stony Point Elementary School) and on Instagram (@stonypointdragons).

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.

• 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: Field Day (during the school day)
• Friday June 7: 1/2 Day for Students and Last Day of School