Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

We were thrilled to welcome back Lillie Williams this past Friday, February 13. After a schoolwide morning meeting, she was able to interact with each class where she sang, danced, and did some storytelling! Take time to ask your child what they learned with Ms. Williams.

We want to recognize and congratulate our staff of the year! We have many amazing and deserving staff members, and these two amazing staff members have really gone above and beyond this year. We are so lucky to have them both at our School.

Our 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year is Mrs. Collette Bahn!

Our 2025-2026 Support Staff of the Year is Mrs. Ashley Wentzel!

Each year, we celebrate the 100th day of school! This past week, Kindergarten celebrated by making a paper chain 100 chains long!

As the weather warms and everyone is excited to be outside again, we wanted to share some tips for staying healthy.

• Wash your hands for at least 30 seconds with soap and water.
• Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.
• Drink lots of water.
• Get a full nights rest.
• If your student is feeling ill, please remind them to see the school nurse.

• Report cards have been sent home
• RSVP to Ms. Emery regarding the GEM 2026 tournament
• Please complete this Title I Family Survey

Every parent, guardian, and staff member at Scottsville Elementary is automatically part of the PTO, no sign-ups, dues, or meeting attendance required. The PTO only works when our school community works together, and right now we truly need more helping hands. Even volunteering once or helping in a small way makes a big difference for our students and staff.

Here are a few upcoming opportunities where you can jump in and help support our school:

🌱Garden Project Update
Our Virtual Garden Q&A is scheduled for February 24 on Google Meet. Here is the link for the interest meeting: 7PM: https://meet.google.com/wug-rigu-iaz. Garden build dates are confirmed for March 21–22, and committee formation is underway as we explore community partnerships to support food distribution opportunities.

📚 Book Fair Volunteers (March 10–13)
Help students preview and shop the fair, plus Family Night on Thursday
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABAB2DA5FF2-62375965-book

🏃 Tiger Trot Helpers (March 14)
Volunteers needed along the 5K route to direct and cheer on runners, no running required!
Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABAB2DA5FF2-60512405-tiger

⛸️ Skate Night at Yancey
The PTO would love to help make another Skate Night happen since the kids had so much fun last time! We’re looking for a parent or guardian to take the lead on planning and organizing the evening (potential date Friday April 24th), including coordinating with Yancey, arranging snacks or dinner options, and managing volunteers for set-up and clean-up. If you’re willing to step in, the PTO is happy to sponsor the event.
Email us to volunteer: Scottsville.elem.pto@gmail.com

🚌 Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast Pickup (Tuesday, April 28)
Pick up paid for pre-ordered bagged breakfasts (7:15 AM) and deliver them to bus drivers after student drop-off in the bus circle (7:45 AM). If you can help us email: Scottsville.elem.pto@gmail.com to let us know!

🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week Planning
Help us plan ways to celebrate our staff, ideas and helpers welcome! Planning will mainly take place via a group email thread, email Scottsville.elem.pto@gmail.com to be a part of the planning crew!

🏃 Tiger Trot Color Run & 5K (March 14)

We got rained out in November, but our rescheduled date is finally coming up! Join the 1-mile kids color run or 5K, and register by Tuesday, March 3 to guarantee your official race t-shirt: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Scottsville/2025TigerTrotColorRun5k

🎉 Spring Bingo & Silent Auction (March 27)
Join us for a night of fun, prizes, and community! 🏆 Prize baskets valued at $50+ and a silent auction featuring local experiences and staff-hosted activities. Grab your tickets here, the first 50 get an extra bingo sheet: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-spring-bingo-and-silent-auction

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community! Our next meeting is Thursday, March 5, 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

February

• 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
• UVA Mobile Care will be coming to Yancy Community Center. They will be there the fourth Friday of each month.

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."