The Thunder
A Newsletter for Stony Point Families
Friday March 8, 2024
Yearbook Orders
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.
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.
Upcoming Drama Club Production
Superintendent Makes Redistricting Recommendation
At its February 22, 2024, meeting, the Albemarle County School Board heard the recommendation of Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Matthew Haas, regarding boundary changes for several Northern Feeder Pattern schools. The board will hold a public hearing to gather feedback on the recommended changes on Thursday, March 14, after which it will vote on the recommendation. Instructions for signing up for public comment can be found on the School Board web page.
Click HERE to read the division news release detailing the recommendation.
You're Invited: STEAM Night!
Our second annual STEAM Night will be held on Tuesday March 26th from 6:30-7:30 PM. Your child will get to show you STEAM activities and educational technology students use at Stony Point, and you can try for yourself! Rotate to various rooms to participate in challenges, explore in scavenger hunts, try Virtual Reality, experiment with robotics, play math games and code!
SPES Book Swap
Note from the Nurse
I wanted to do a quick check in with you regarding head lice in school. I will say, we experienced a delightful break from these nuisance pests for a few years post-Covid, but now, they seem to be making their come back. We have experienced a few cases this school year, so I just wanted to send a reminder to everyone to routinely check your children throughout the year, especially when you notice they are scratching their heads more than usual.
We know a few cases will pop up throughout the year, this is normal – but if we all work together, we can keep these episodes to a minimum. If you have any questions fee free to reach out. You can view a fact and guideline sheet from ACPS by clicking HERE.
Volunteers Needed: SPES Virtual Career Fair
Stony Point is hosting a Virtual Career Fair for our students! Classes will join Zoom sessions from 8:05-8:30 AM on March 18th- March 28th to hear from a different presenter each day. Our goal is for students to learn more about what careers may align with their interests, hear about a wide range of careers, and affirm diversity. We are looking for presenters to share information about their careers and stories of their unique journeys to finding their current jobs. Please click HERE to submit the Google form indicating your interest in serving as a presenter.
Food Drive
Stony Point Elementary is teaming with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank for the 2024 School Food Drive. Between March 6th-March 22nd bins will be located in the front area to drop off food items. Please help us stock these bins and help provide food resources to our community.
News on Repeat: Open Feedback Form
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.
News on Repeat: On-Track Albemarle Family Resources
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.
23-24 Calendar
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 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