Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

Take a peek at this short (three minute) video to see Essentials through the eyes of Kindergarteners.

Additionally, from Ms. McLaughlin: We also had a blast with our “Name the Art Class Plant” contest. After lots of creative brainstorming, we’re excited to announce our class plant’s new name: Lucky “Dime”ond! 💎 A big congratulations to Vanessa (4th), Mia (5th), and Ruth (K) for their winning ideas! Their special prize? Getting to paint a real pumpkin with a friend! 🎃✨

We truly thank our drivers for bringing our students to/from school safely on a daily basis!

Calling all talented singers, rappers, dancers, gymnasts, actors, comedians, poets, magicians, storytellers, twirlers, and more…

It’s your turn to SHINE in the…

SES Talent Show!

Look for the sign up form in your child's folder this week! You also can find it by scanning this QR code

or typing this link directly into your browser: http://bit.ly/4hp3314.

Questions? Contact Laura Emery, Talent Development Resource Teacher - by email at lemery@k12albemarle.org or call at (434) 286-2441.

We are planning to celebrate Veteran's day November 11, 2025!

We would like to celebrate any families with active service members or veterans to join us for a school wide morning meeting. Please RSVP by November 6, 2025 to jellegood@k12albemarle.org

Toy Lift ~ Voucher Sign Up closes November 12th at 8 PM.

If you need help with toys for your child/ children complete the online voucher between October 1st and November 12thth for all your children ages newborn through 8th grade on the same voucher form. Children do not have to attend our school. You only need to sign up once even if you have children in different schools.

• English: https://bit.ly/toylift2025
• Spanish: https://bit.ly/juguete2025

School staff will contact you in the first week of December to arrange for pick up.

If you would like to donate you may do so through the Toys Lift (which goes to all schools), or you may bring gift cards, new clothes, new shoes, or new toys to the main office for our school community. We will use the gift card donations to purchase needed clothing and other items.

If you have questions, please call the front office at 434-286-2441

At the end of every reading module, our students complete a Module Assessment that assesses their progress in English Language Arts with our district’s curriculum, HMH Into Reading. These assessments are 20 questions. Students read 2-3 passages about various topics related to the Module’s curriculum focus and then answer comprehension and grammar questions in addition to a short written response related to the unit’s taught skills.

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Please note that the HMH curriculum spirals and each reading strategy we learn and use is taught repeatedly throughout the year. Students build stronger understanding through repeated exposure. We use a variety of assessments throughout the module to inform daily instruction. The results of module assessments help us to gauge student growth.

What are the benchmarks for student progress? How did my child score?

• Below Level (0–64%)

• On Level (65–79%)

• Above Level (80–100%)

How can I support my child’s continued progress?

Read with your child, and encourage them to read a wide-variety of genres, including nonfiction. Read the Module Family Newsletter that is sent home at the beginning of each module! Check out books from the library to research more about that topic.

Access your child’s HMH test scores online through these instructions:

We appreciate your partnership in your child’s progress!

Every fall, we ask students to help us keep our school a safe and welcoming place. This important initiative is called the Peer Support Nomination Process, and it’s a key part of our effort to prevent bullying.

What Is the Goal? The core goal of this anonymous survey is simple: to give every student the power to help a friend. By allowing students to confidentially identify peers they believe might be struggling or experiencing bullying, this process:

• Empowers students to act even when they feel unsure how to step in directly.

• Provides staff with vital information so we can reach out and offer support where it’s needed most.

November 7. Coordinate with Ms. Janet for make up photos.

Call the front office if you notice an item that belongs to your child. It's also helpful if you put your child' name on items. We will need to donate many of these items on November 14 to make room. Please stop by during the day, on Election Day, or at the Walk-a-Thon on the 14th.

🌿 Month of Movement Walkathon – November 14!
Our biggest fundraiser of the year is here! All Scottsville students will participate in the in-school Walkathon on Friday, November 14, as part of our Month of Movement (Nov 3–25).

Register your child today at scottsvillepto.betterworld.org/campaigns/month-movement-2025/new-participant — then share their page to collect flat donations or pledges per minute of movement. Parents will log minutes right in your BetterWorld dashboard.

🎁 Incentives & Resources

Check out fundraising rewards, FAQs, and how-to guides here:
👉 More Resources on Google Drive

Questions? Email scottsville.elem.pto@gmail.com

🐯 Tiger Trot Color Run & 5K – Nov. 22!

Join us for one of Scottsville’s favorite traditions! 🏃‍♀️ All proceeds support the Scottsville Elementary PTO, funding field trips, classroom resources, and our new community garden project. 🌿

👉 Sign up to race: runsignup.com/Race/VA/Scottsville/2025TigerTrotColorRun5k
👉 Sponsor the event: zeffy.com/.../2025-scottsville-elementary-school-tiger-trot

🎄 Holly Jolly Bingo Night – December 5!

Join us for 10 rounds of cash-prize Bingo, dinner, 50/50 raffle, and festive fun! Tickets are $20 and required for entry. Act fast, the first 50 sold get a free extra bingo sheet! 🎅
Get yours now at zeffy.com/ticketing/2025-holly-jolly-bingo

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community! Our next meeting is Thursday, November 13, 6-7 PM, outside the gym. Childcare provided for school-aged children. All are welcome!

Our PTO Officers for 25-26 are:

• Colleen Smith: President
  
• Amanda Estes, Vice President
• Kelcee Jones, Secretary
• Shelly Hamler: Treasurer

If you have any questions, email us at scottsville.elem.pto@gmail.com.

Important PTO Links:

• SES PTO Website
• Scottsville PTO Facebook Page
• Scottsville Swag Shop

• SES Staff Favorites Lists

October

• 30 - 1st/2nd grade field trip to the Paramount

• 31 - 1st grade field trip to Liberty Mills Farm

• 31 - SWMM & Book Character Day (8:05-8:20)

November

Native American Heritage Month & PTO’s Month of Movement

• 3 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students

• 4 - Election Day - No school for students

• 5 - 5th grade field trip to Thomas Jefferson Monticello

• 7 - Fall Picture Retakes

• 11 - Wolf Trap Family Arts Experience (6:00pm) - all are welcome.

• 13 - PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00)

• 14 - PTO Walk-a-Thon [during the school day]

• 18 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Performance (6:00pm)

• 19 - Bright Stars field trip to Wildrock.

• 21 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 22 - Tiger Trot (Saturday)

• 24 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 25 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 25 - SWMM (8:05-8:20)

• 25 - Family Thanksgiving Lunch

• 25 - First Grade field trip to Frontier Culture Museum

• 26 -28 - Thanksgiving Break - No school for students

December

• 1 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the Paramount

• 3 - 5th grade visits MHS Music department

• 3 - 3rd grade field trip to Amazement Square

• 5 - PTO Holly Jolly Bingo (6:00pm)

• 9 - Scottsville Spelling Bee (during school)

• 10 - Talent Show (6:00pm)

• 15 -Second Quarter Assessments this week

• 18 - SWMM (8:05-8:20); PTO Holiday Shop [during the day]

• 19 - Teacher Workday - No school for students

• Yancey Community Center (they have a food pantry & gardening food distribution program).
• Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - support with groceries
• Region Ten - mental health services
• Ready Kids - counseling and support for families
• Family Support Program - ACPS Department of Social Services

7868 Scottsville Road

(434) 286-2441

(434) 996-1611: Cell phone for Attendance texting

Families are encouraged to join the Scottsville Elementary PTO page on Facebook.

Our Student Handbook is available year-round on our website under "Students."