Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

We are thrilled to welcome back Lillie Williams this Friday, February 13. After a schoolwide morning meeting, she will dance, sing, and share stories with all grade levels during their Essentials time.

Today we recognized Mr. Benjamin Franklin Yancey on morning announcements!

Mr. Yancey believed that every child deserves a great education. In the early 1900s, there were no schools for Black children in Esmont, Virginia, so he decided to build one.

He started a "School League" where parents worked together to buy land and build a schoolhouse.

Mr. Yancey didn’t call his students "kids"—he called them "scholars" to show how much he respected their hard work.

When school was out for summer break, Mr. Yancey even worked extra jobs to make sure the school had what it needed. The school he started is now known as the B.F. Yancey Community Center.

Please recognize our hard working staff and teachers through the "We Notice" program -- nominations close February 16.

Each week students are noticed for being kind and helpful...and some are chosen to be highlighted! These were the Tigers chosen before the "snowcation." Look for new Tigers each week!

Our students jumped back into learning last week -- even with the delays!

We were so proud of all our talented Tigers last night!

• Report cards have been sent home
• RSVP to Ms. Emery regarding the GEM 2026 tournament
• Please complete this Title I Family Survey
• Girl Scout interest meeting tomorrow night!

“I Love Your Stinkin’ Guts!” — Alfalfa’s famous Valentine to Darla

• Join SES families at Yancey for a free spaghetti dinner (6:00–6:30 PM) followed by a free showing of The Little Rascals at 7:00 PM**.
• Low-cost concessions available.
• 🎟 Free tickets required (for dinner planning).
  Reserve by Wednesday, February 11, 2026:
  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/a-valentines-family-spaghetti-dinner-and-movie-night-at-yancey

We truly cannot host this event without volunteer help. Without enough support, we may have to make changes to the event. If you are able to lend a hand, even for a short time, please consider signing up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABAB2DA5FF2-61596867-valentines

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community!

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

February

• 11: Girl Scout interest meeting for students in K-2 (6:00pm)

• 12: The 100th day of school!

• 12: PTO Meeting at 6:00pm

• 13: SWMM / Day with Lillie Williams to celebrate Black History Month

• 13: Bright Stars Fashion Show

• 13: Noodles of Family Love "PTO Spaghetti/ Movie Night" at Yancey Community Center (6:30 dinner; 7:00pm movie)

• 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

• 2: Violin Club begins

• 5: Jamestown comes to Scottsville (1st and 4th grade)

• 6: Spring Picture Day

• 7: Yancey Roadside Clean-up Day (times TBD)

• 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

• 19: School for students! (Snow make-up day)

• 20: Teacher Workday (No school for students)

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

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

• 31: Drama club performance (6:00pm)

April

• 1: SWMM (Drama Club performance for the school)

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

• 6-10: Spring Break (No school for students)

• 17: 4th Grade to Jamestown (thanks to PTO!)

• 17: “Purple Up! For Military” Day

• 20: Spring Dental Clinic 8:30am start

• 21: 4th grade field to to MWEE (Camp Albemarle)

• 22: EARTH DAY!

• 22: 4th & 5th grade music performance (8:00am and 6:00pm)

• 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

• 11: Violin Club "Informance" (2:45-4:00- parent arrive at 3:00pm)

• 25: Memorial Day (No school)

• 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 & 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) 999-1611: 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."