Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

Welcome back to school after a winter break! We hope everyone feels refreshed and ready for the second half of the school year. Our teachers and staff are looking forward to reconnecting with students and supporting them as they continue to learn, grow, and thrive. The weeks ahead will bring engaging lessons, meaningful learning experiences, and opportunities for students to strengthen both their academic and social skills.

As a reminder, reestablishing routines at home—such as consistent bedtimes and morning schedules—can help make the transition back to school smooth and successful. Please also ensure students arrive on time each day, ready to learn.

Thank you for your continued partnership, and we look forward to 2026!

Grades 3-5 will participate in their annual SOL Winter Growth testing on January 14th and 15th in reading and math. This is NOT considered a high-stakes test, and will be used by staff to determine how prepared our students are for the spring SOL tests. If you have any questions, please contact the front office, and ask for Mr. Ellegood.

The nomination window for the 2025-2026 Golden Apple Awards is open until January 26, 2026! Anyone can nominate a teacher for a Golden Apple: students, families, community members, or other educators.

Details are on the Golden Apple webpage: https://www.k12albemarle.org/our-division/golden-apple-awards

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community! Our next meeting is Thursday, January 15, 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.

Let the countdown begin! Penny Wars starts tomorrow!

Bring your pennies and bills to fill your grade’s jar for positive points:

• 1 penny = 1 point
• $1 = 100 points

Use silver coins in other grades’ jars for negative points:

• 1 nickel = -5 points
• 1 dime = -10 points
• 1 quarter = -25 points

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Please join us Thursday January 15th for our first PTO meeting of the year that will be packed full of Spring Semester fun! All are welcome and there is never a time commitment requirement! We're just glad to see you when we can!

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🎄 Holly Jolly Bingo Update: Our rescheduled Holly Jolly Bingo will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026 and tickets are still available here! Join us for 10 rounds of bingo with cash prizes, ranging from $50 rounds all the way up to a $250 GRAND PRIZE in the final round. Don’t miss this fun, festive night supporting our PTO!

Important PTO Links:

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

• SES Staff Favorites Lists

Please put your child's name in jackets.

January

• 7-16 Penny Wars (see News from PTO section for more info)

• 9: SEL/ Game Night & Skating (6:00- 7:15 a.m; Yancey Community Center)

• 14-15: 3-5 SOL Winter Growth Testing

• 16: SEL/ Game Night & Skating snow date

• 19: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday (no school)

• 23: PTO's BINGO

• 26: Paramount Field Trip: American Revolution (5th) 9:15-12:30pm

• 28: Talent Show - rescheduled from December

• 29: Paramount Field Trip: Drum Tao (4th, 5th) 9:30-12:30pm

February

• 6: SWMM with Lillie Williams to kickoff Black History Month

• 6: Bright Stars Field Trip to the Discovery Museum

• 10: Paramount Field Trip: Secrets of Space (3rd)

• 13: PTO “Blooming Around the World” Valentine’s Family Social (6:00-7:30pm)

• 24: YMCA Field Trip: 5th Grade

• 25: Paramount Field Trip: Wind in Willows (3rd, 4th) 9:15 to 12:30pm

• 25: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Sentara 9:40 to 12:40pm

March

• 3: Drama Club Performance (6:00pm)

• 9-13: Book Fair (PTO-sponsored, all week)

• 12: Student-Led Conferences/ Reading Night/ Bookfair (3:00-6:00pm)

• 13: Paramount Field Trip: Fairy Tale Gathering (PreK, K, 1st, 2nd) 9:15 to 12:30

• 14: Tiger Trot - rescheduled from November

• 17: Wear Green Spirit Day

• 17: 1st Grade field trip to Ivy Creek

• 24: Paramount Field Trip: Sing me a Song (2nd, 3rd, 5th) 9:15-12:30pm

• 27: PTO Bingo & Silent Auction (6:00pm)

April

• 3: Mobile Dairy Visit 9:30am-12:30 pm

• 17: “Purple Up! For Military” Day

• 20: Spring Dental Clinic 8:30am start

• 22: EARTH DAY!

• 22: SES Schoolwide field trip to Lynchburg Wildcats Game

• 28: K & 1st Grade Music Performance (6:00pm)

• 29: K & 1st Grade Music Performance (SWMM)

May

• 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week! (PTO-sponsored)

• 5: 1st Grade Field Trip Chiles Strawberry Patch 9:15am to 1:30pm

• 26: Field Day (“A Day of Fun in the Sun” (8:15-12:00))

• 26: Mat Ball Student/Staff Game (1:00)

• 26: Yearbooks are distributed!

• 27: Bright Stars Moving Up Ceremony (9:00-10:00)

• 27: Field Day (raindate)

• 28: 5th Grade Breakfast (8:10am) & Promotion (9am)

• 29: Final SWMM, Yearbook Signing and half-day for students

• Yancey Community Center (they have a food pantry & gardening food distribution program).
• Scottsville United Methodist Church - Food banks!
• 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
• Charlottesville Free Clinic serves adults, 18-64! Medical: 434-296-5525 Dental: 434-972-6233

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."