Bulldog Beat 03/31/25 to 04/04/25

Tuesday was Valley's 16th annual History Bowl for 4th grade and we had lots of great competition. Crystal Peek who developed this program for Washington County students explained that her biggest goal for students is to take ownership of being a Virginian. The students spend weeks and hours studying the Virginia Studies materials that follows the Virginia SOL guidelines to help them learn about Virginia's past and how this country was founded in our students' front yard. Crystal said she was proud of Valley's students for how hard they work learning and remembering their materials, but most of all the sportsmanship they showed throughout competing. Overall, Valley's students were able to learn so many lessons through this wonderful program, from Virginia's history to being a kind competitor. "They are so knowledgeable, everyone on the team participated across all teams. They know this and they will walk out of 4th grade having a real understanding and appreciation for VA. [They will know] where we've been and where we're going," said Crystal Peek. Congratulations to: Nyjah W., Andrew S., Sadie E., and Langston B. Good luck at districts April 15th!

Please give a huge, happy "School Librarian Day" to our amazing Mrs. Harman. Mrs. Harman has been the VIES school librarian for 4 years and before that she was the 5th grade Language Arts teacher. She has been a wonderful adventure guide to all of our students who take hundreds of journeys everyday through her magical books. Not only does she guide and educate our students, but she has taken on the role 'mentor' when new employees start here at VIES.

Harman inspires and instills a passion for literacy and STEM in even our smallest Valley students who she helps spin magical realms for through her theatrical readings and passion.

She has led the Robotics team two state the past two years as the Robotics Team Coach. She has also taught the students about nurturing your roots in your community through yearly projects, like last year's Veterans' Project. Each 5th grader interviewed and created a presentation on a local veteran. Thank you Mrs. Harman for bringing a lot of magic to our little valley and Happy School Librarian Day.

We would like to thank all of our families that have donated to the PBIS store. Students are excited to be able to spend their Bulldog Bucks they are earning during the 3rd nine weeks. The 3rd nine weeks PBIS store will be March 12, 2025. If you would still like to donate, please review the attached letter below.

VIES is looking for parent volunteers to assist with various events and activities throughout the school year. If you are interested, please contact the school to learn more about the background check process and possible opportunities.

This week's winners of the Perfect Attendance Blizzard drawing is:

~Nova P.

~Aryan C.

~Jace M.

~Carter M.

~Everly D.

We love having all our Bulldogs in attendance and we can't to see who will win next week's Blizzard Drawing!

Click on the image to take you to dreamland...we hope you enjoy!

We have several ways to stay connected to your child's education and teachers. Every parent has access to ParentPortal which allows you to see grades and attendance. You can register on the county website if you have not already signed up or you can call the school and request your student's login information.

Every grade uses an app to maintain communication between parents/guardians and teachers. Please see the list below on which app you should download to stay connected to your student's teacher:

PreSchool-ClassDojo

Kindergarten- Remind

First- Remind

Second- Email

Third- ParentPortal

Fourth- ClassDojo

Fifth- Remind

Elementary Menus:

Breakfast Menu: Link

Lunch Menu: Link

The new site is linqconnect which can be accessed from the school nutrition home webpage. There is also a link on the School Nutrition webpage FAQ's/Direction on how to access linqconnect for student account prepayments. Here is the Link to WCS nutritional page.

• Please call the office if your child is absent from school. 276-642-5500 or email rhockman@wcs.k12.va.us
  

• Send or fax any doctor appointment notes to cover for excused absences. 276-645-2394
  

• Any transportation changes must be made by 2:20 PM to ensure safety of dismissal time.
  

• Due to Safety, NO check outs from office after 2:20 PM students will need to go to car rider line.

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Website: https://vies.wcs.k12.va.us/
Location: 4350 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA, USA
Phone: 276-642-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viesbulldogs
Twitter: @VIESBulldogs