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November 18: 3-Hour Early Release (1:00PM)

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Families,

We have another 3-hour early release on Monday, Nov. 18th. Please only contact the office if you have a change to the dismissal of your child(ren) from October.

 

This is a friendly reminder to stop by our cafeteria to check out the lost and found. With the cold weather comes many lost layers! Be sure to write your child's name on their belongings as well to help get items returned faster.

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School

Early Release on Monday!

Please call our front office at 571-982-1300 if you would like to make any changes in your student's transportation on these dates. 

Absentee & Picture Retake Day

Fort Belvoir Upper School Picture absentee & retake day will be on 11/21/24. Please use this LINK to place orders and instructions for retakes. 

PTO News A Message from Ms. Elliot, Family Liaison Action Item: Federal Impact Aid Survey 

It is not too late to fill out your Federal Impact Aid Survey! Information collected from this survey will result in funding from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers. Please take a moment and complete this form for each school-aged child in your household!

Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily have access to helpful information about your child.

 

Technical support for using using ParentVUE is available through the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 or by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. 

 FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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November 11: No School/Holiday

November 18: 3-Hour Early Release (1:00PM)

November 27-29: Thanksgiving Break

December 23-January 3: Winter Break

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Fort Belvoir Families,

A huge thank you to all of the families who came to support, volunteer, and attend the Veterans Day celebrations today. We had an amazing turnout and so much fun honoring our military service members.

 

Enjoy the long weekend with family and friends. Happy Veterans Day!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary School

A Message from Ms. Elliot, Family Liaison Need to Register for ParentVUE?

Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account, so you can easily have access to helpful information about your child.

 

Technical support for using using ParentVUE is available through the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 or by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. 

Early Release Mondays

Please call our front office at 571-982-1300 if you would like to make any changes in your student's transportation on these dates. 

 FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
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October 31: 2-Hour Early Release (2:00PM)

November 1: No School/Holiday

November 4: No School/Teacher workday

November 5: No School/Teacher workday

November 11: No School/Holiday

November 18: 3-Hour Early Release (1:00PM)

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Families,

Please take a look at our spirit week (all events planned by our Student Ambassadors!) for some fun ways to engage next week!

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Harvest Lunch on November 8th as well!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

SPIRIT WEEK & UPCOMING EVENTS! PTO News A Message from Ms. Elliot, Family Liaison  FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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October 21: 3-hour early release

October 31: 2-hour early release

November 1: No school/Holiday

November 4: No school/Teacher workday

November 5: No school/Teacher workday

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Families,

Fort Belvoir Fire Department joined our students for Fire Prevention Week. Students enjoyed getting to know the aspects of their job and the resources they use!

Please save the date and plan to join your student for a Thanksgiving Harvest Luncheon on November 8th. We will be adjusting the lunch times slightly to accommodate the event. Our chorus will perform for all grade levels as well!  

Preschool- Check with your classroom teacher for times to eat in the classroom

3rd Grade- 11:00-11:45

4th Grade- 11:50-12:35

5th Grade- 12:40-1:25

6th Grade- 1:30-2:15

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

PTO News! A Message from Ms. Elliot, Family Liaison  FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
Attendance: 571.982.1350 or FBESAttendance(4-6)@fcps.edu 
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October 14: No school/Teacher workday

October 21: 3-hour early release

October 31: 2-hour early release

November 1: No school/Holiday

November 4: No school/Teacher workday

November 5: No school/Teacher workday

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Families,

Another great week is coming to a close at FBUS. Please remember that there is no school for students on Monday, as our teachers have a workday. I encourage each of you to enjoy the beautiful fall weather this weekend and spend some time outdoors as a family!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Upcoming Community Events

On Saturday, Oct. 12 @ 11 AM-3 PM, Mount Vernon HS will hold a free STEM Fest for K-8 students, featuring STEM activities such as robotics, coding, and experiments.

FCPS is providing free bus transportation to Mount Vernon HS from nearby elementary schools: Fort Belvoir ES, Mount Vernon Woods ES, Woodlawn ES, and Washington Mill ES. Students must register by Thursday at 4 PM to reserve a seat on the bus, but students may also ride the bus without reservations subject to space availability. All students must be accompanied by an adult. To register, click here.

BUS SCHEDULE: 

Pick up at Fort Belvoir Elementary campus 10:30 a.m. to arrive at Mount Vernon at 11:00 a.m.  

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
Attendance: 571.982.1350 or FBESAttendance(4-6)@fcps.edu 
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October 3: Holiday/No School

October 4: Teacher Workday/No School

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Parents, 

It was wonderful to see all of your smiling faces this morning at our Blue Star breakfast, even in the pouring rain! Don't forget there is no school Thursday and Friday of next week. 

Have a great weekend!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Picture Day - October 8th Upcoming Community Events AAP Information Scoliosis Information  FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
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September 25: Back to School Night

October 3&4: No School

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Parents, 

Thank you for the support during our first Early Release Monday. We appreciate the communication to ensure student safety and planning for  supervision.

Next week is Blue Star Welcome Week- please review the fliers for events and spirit week activities. We hope to see you all at Back to School Night and on Friday morning for a grab & go breakfast!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Picture Day - October 8th Upcoming Community Events AAP Information  FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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September 16: 3-hour Early Release

September 25: Back to School Night

 

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

Fort Belvoir Families,

Please save the dates to celebrate Blue Star Welcome Week. We look forward to opening our school to all military families for some fun and informational events.  We will also have a spirit week for kids too- look for that information next week!

DOT Day is Monday! Wear your dots!

 

Jennifer Laxton

Principal

Upcoming Events AAP Information Meet Our Family Ambassadors   FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
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August 30: No School

September 2: No School

 

A Message from Ms. Laxton,  Principal

 

Welcome Back to School, Fort Belvoir Families!

A Message from the Principal:

I hope this newsletter finds you refreshed and ready for the new school year! It’s been an exciting start at Fort Belvoir Upper School, and we’re thrilled to have our students back on campus. As we dive into this year, here are a few important updates and reminders to help you stay informed.

Save these Dates:

• Labor Day (No School): August 30th and September 2nd
• Back-to-School Night: 
• Grades 3-6: September 25th
• 5:00 Orientation for New Families 
• 5:30 Session 1
• 6:30 Session 2

 

**General Tips for a Smooth Start:**

1. **Routine:** Establishing a consistent routine can help your child adjust to the new school year more easily. Ensure they have a regular bedtime and a quiet space for homework.
2. **Organization:** Help your child get organized by setting up a designated area for school supplies and maintaining a planner to keep track of assignments and upcoming events.
3. **Communication:** Encourage open communication between you, your child, and their teachers. If you have any concerns or questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

We’re excited to embark on this new school year with you and your child. Let’s make it a fantastic year filled with growth, learning, and achievement. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the school office at 571-982-1300.

 

Thank you for your continued support and partnership.

 

Warm regards,

Jennifer Laxton

Principal, Fort Belvoir Upper School

A Message from our PTO A Message from our Music Department

FBUS Families - We are currently registering 4th, 5th, & 6th grade students for strings and 5th & 6th students for chorus and band. Students can do band and chorus or strings and chorus but can’t do band and strings. There are sign up letters with QR codes being sent home with students and in their room folders. In case those papers don’t make it home, here is the Chorus Sign Up Form, the Strings Sign Up Form, and the Band Sign Up Form. We hope to start playing instruments on September 2nd and will take students enrolling in chorus, band, or strings until September 27th. After that, we must lock in our enrollment for the rest of the school year.

There are rental flyers from a variety of stores in the main office if you choose to rent an instrument (some even deliver to your home!) as well as hard copies of the sign-up forms if you need more information.

We hope to have your child join us in making music at FBUS this school year!

 

Tyson Sterne

Fort Belvoir Upper Elementary Strings

5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

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Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the Elementary Institute for the Arts website for more information or email [email protected].

 FCPS Cares!

The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Fort Belvoir Upper ES. We love our FBES staff members, let's tell them how we feel!

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5970 Meeres Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 |  Main Phone: 571.982.1300 
Attendance: 571.982.1350 or FBESAttendance(4-6)@fcps.edu 
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