The Little Judges Ledger
October 19 - October 23, 2026
Dear Virginia Avenue Families,
We wrapped up another great week at Virginia Avenue with our first quarterly PBIS celebration on Friday! Our Little Judges had a fantastic time using their hard-earned points to choose from a variety of fun activities. It was a beautiful fall afternoon filled with smiles, laughter, and lots of fun! We are so proud of our students for the positive choices they continue to make each day.
A quick note: We had a little technical difficulty with last week's newsletter link, and some families weren't able to access it. My apologies! We'll include a few of those important updates again this week so no one misses out. Thank you for your understanding!
🌎 Global Fest on Thursday, November 5
Join us as we celebrate the many cultures that make our Virginia Avenue community so special!
💃 Our Dual Language students will share some of the cultural dance performances they have been learning.
🌍 We are looking for families to host a table representing a country! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your culture, traditions, and heritage with our school community.
📝 Interested in hosting a table? Please complete the sign-up form below for more information.
📅 Please RSVP by Friday, October 23.
👉 Global Fest Family Sign-Up Form
We can't wait to celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our school community unique!
📊 Quarter 1 Report Cards
First-quarter report cards were sent this week and can be accessed in PowerSchool.
⭐ Take time to celebrate your child's progress and discuss areas where they can continue to grow.
📖 For more information about grading and what report cards mean click here: English/ Spanish.
📚 Book Character Spirit Day – October 30!
Students are invited to dress as their favorite book character. We can't wait to see their creativity and celebrate reading together!
📖 Choose a character from a favorite book.
🎭 Please no masks or scary costumes.
🎁 Holiday Assistance Available
Several community organizations are offering holiday assistance to families this year, including Angel Tree and Toys for Tots.
🎁 Angel Tree: Application dates vary based on the ages of children in the household. Families with children ages 13–17 should apply October 12–16; other families may apply October 19–November 4.
🧸 Toys for Tots: Applications are available through December 1.
📎 Please review the linked Holiday Assistance Options flyer for eligibility requirements and application information.
Important: Families should select only one holiday assistance program for their children.
Thank you for trusting us with your children and for being such an important part of our school community. Have a wonderful week, and Keep Climbing! 🏔️
Alli Di Giovanni
Principal
Important Dates:
October 30- Dress like your favorite book character day!
November 3- No School, Election Day
November 5- Global Fest 5:45-7:30
🏠 School to Home: Celebrating Growth
With first-quarter report cards coming home electronically this week, it's a great time to check in with your child about their progress. Remember, report cards are just one way to see how students are growing as learners!
After reviewing your child's report card, try asking:
⭐ What are you most proud of accomplishing this quarter?
💪 What is something you worked really hard to learn?
🏔️ What is one goal you would like to work toward next quarter?
🤝 How can I help you reach that goal?
Celebrate effort and growth, not just grades! Help your child understand that learning takes practice, mistakes are part of growing, and every step forward is worth celebrating.