Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

Our student articles continue this week. The first article was written with Ms. Morris during WIN time:

What We Learned from Blind "Ambition" by Ila, Irae, and Phoenix

When we read the story Blind Ambition by Matthew Cooper, we learned a lot about what it’s like to be blind and how people who are blind live their lives. Even though they can’t see, they still find ways to do amazing things!

We learned that people who are blind use something called braille. Braille is a special kind of alphabet made with raised dots that you can feel with your fingers. It’s not the same as the alphabet that sighted people use. Braille helps blind people read and write. With Miss Morris, we took a “Braille Walk” around the school, touching and feeling the braille that is outside all of the doors around Scottsville Elementary. We learned that blind people can also use canes or guide dogs to help them move around. These tools help them stay safe and explore the world around them. We think it’s really awesome how they can still be independent even though they can’t see.

We have a new math program this year, it is called Kiddom. You can work on division, adding and subtracting. Sometimes it is hard but it is really fun. The things that have been hard for our class is drawing the answer and submitting. We also do really awesome with graphs! This year it is harder than last year because we have more questions about "how many more" or "how many less." Sometimes we figure out the problems with our teacher but sometimes we do it with our group. Other times we do this thing called “table talk" It is where our groups work on the problem together.

There is this app called ST Math. There are levels that are based on different math topics but one that has been hard is there is a level that is divided by. We have blocks that we have to make even. In math we think everyone has been trying their best! We can do hard things.

Last year Mr. Bahn wrote a grant to give our 2-5th grade students access to skateboarding. This unit started this week!

Students continue to learn about famous people on morning announcements, thanks to Ms. Obrecht and our student news anchors!

Question of the week: How many Spanish-speaking countries are there in the world?

If any families want to share about your Spanish-speaking country this month, let Ms. Wells know. We are organizing classroom presentations on October 10.

Build a Home Library

We have been blessed with so many books -- too many for us to use in classrooms! Thanks to Ms. Janet, we are sending home books for home libraries! Feel free to stop by before/ at Parent Conferences in October and take books home. Remember, readers are leaders!

Please send healthy snacks to school

We have free breakfast and lunch for students, but ask that families who can send in healthy snack daily for their child. Teachers will always graciously accept snack donations.

Looking to Volunteer?

Please complete a volunteer form if attending field trips and school related events.

Ms. Janet is looking for volunteers who are interested in helping to start a Girls Scouts and Boy Scouts troop at Scottsville Elementary School.
We are always in need of volunteer tutors for personalized reading, math, Spanish-language support, and even to run a Girl Scout troop afterschool!

Astronomy Club Starts Friday!

UVA Astronomy Department will be hosting an SES Astronomy Club from 2:30-4:00 on Fridays in the Scottsville gym beginning October 3 (skipping Halloween week) until November 21. There will be no bus transportation, so families MUST arrange for transportation promptly at 4:00 at the Scottsville Elementary School bus loop. Please also send an additional snack for your child, as snack may not be provided. INTEREST FORM LINK

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 need your help!

🍂 Lend a Hand Before the Fun Begins!

We need a few amazing volunteers to pitch in before Fall Fest—these jobs can be done on your own time, but they’re essential to pulling everything together so we can all enjoy the event!

👉 Sign up here to help!

🚗 Host a Trunk

Decorate your car, dress up, and hand out candy during Trunk-or-Treat!
📧 Email Amy at kalela.amy@gmail.com to reserve your spot.

🍬 Extra Candy Donations

Each trunk should plan for ~300 kids. Extra bags keep the fun flowing!
👉 Sign up here to donate candy.

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community! Our next meeting is Thursday, October 9, 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:

Upcoming Important Dates

October

National Hispanic Heritage Month continues through Oct 15

2 - National Custodian Day [PTO-sponsored]
7 - First Quarter Assessments this week
9 - PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00)
10 - Schoolwide Morning meeting for Hispanic Heritage Month (8:05-8:20)
13 - Teacher Workday – No school for students
14 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students
15 - SMILES Mobile Dental Clinic (all day)
16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00pm)
17 - 4th Grade to Frontier Culture Museum
20 - School Bus Safety Week
24 - Bright Stars to Carter's Mountain
24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-5:30pm)
24 - PTO Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat (6:00-7:30pm)
30 - 1st/2nd grade field trip to the Paramount
31 - 1st grade field trip to Liberty Mills Farm
31 - SWMM (8:05-8:20)

Looking Ahead

November

Native American Heritage Month & PTO’s Month of Movement

3 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students
4 - Electron Day - No school for students
7 - Fall Picture Retakes
13 - PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00)
14 - PTO Walk-a-Thon [during the school day]
18 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Performance (6:00pm)
22 - Tiger Trot (Saturday)
25 - SWMM (8:05-8:20)
25 - Family Thanksgiving Lunch
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)
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

Community Resources

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

Scottsville Elementary

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."

Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times