Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

Wearing orange on Unity Day is a way to show support for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion and to stand against bullying. Unity Day is typically observed in October, during National Bullying Prevention Month.

Adhd is not a disability; it's a different ability. Let us support our students during this month for adhd awareness month. The theme for this year is the Many Faces of ADHD.

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!

Parent/ Guardians: Grades 3-5 will be participating in SOL Growth testing in Reading and Math the week of October 27th-31st. Please reach out to the front office if you have any questions. Thank you.

Dear Families,

About HMH Module Assessments

At the end of every module, our students complete a Module Assessment that assesses their progress in English Language Arts with our district’s curriculum, HMH Into Reading. These assessments are 20 questions. Students read 2-3 passages about various topics related to the Module’s curriculum focus and then answer comprehension and grammar questions in addition to a short written response related to the unit’s taught skills.

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Please note that the HMH curriculum spirals and each reading strategy we learn and use is taught repeatedly throughout the year. Students build stronger understanding through repeated exposure. We use a variety of assessments throughout the module to inform daily instruction. The results of module assessments help us to gauge student growth.

What are the benchmarks for student progress? How did my child score?

• Below Level (0–64%)

• On Level (65–79%)

• Above Level (80–100%)

How can I support my child’s continued progress?

Read with your child, and encourage them to read a wide-variety of genres, including nonfiction. Read the Module Family Newsletter that is sent home at the beginning of each module! Check out books from the library to research more about that topic.

Access your child’s HMH test scores online through these instructions:

We appreciate your partnership in your child’s progress!

Calling all talented singers, rappers, dancers, gymnasts, actors, comedians, poets, magicians, storytellers, twirlers, and more…

It’s your turn to SHINE in the…

SES Talent Show!

Look for the sign up form in your child's folder this week! You also can find it by scanning this QR code

or typing this link directly into your browser: http://bit.ly/4hp3314.

Questions? Contact Laura Emery, Talent Development Resource Teacher - by email at lemery@k12albemarle.org or call at (434) 286-2441.

Hello Tiger Families,

It’s time again for Holiday Assistance. Here is the information that you need if you want to participate due to your current needs or if you would like to help.

Toy Lift

If you need help with toys for your child/ children complete the online voucher between October 1st and November 12thth for all your children ages newborn through 8th grade on the same voucher form. Children do not have to attend our school. You only need to sign up once even if you have children in different schools.

Here’s the link form: English: https://bit.ly/toylift2025

Spanish: https://bit.ly/juguete2025

School staff will contact you in the first week of December to arrange for pick up.

Voucher Sign Up closes November 12th at 8 PM.

If you would like to donate you may do so through the Toys Lift (which goes to all schools), or you may bring gift cards, new clothes, new shoes, or new toys to the main office for our school community. We will use the gift card donations to purchase needed clothing and other items.

If you have questions, please call the front office at 434-286-2441

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.

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

• We are always in need of volunteer tutors for personalized reading, math, Spanish-language support, and even to run a Girl Scout troop afterschool!

Peer Support Nomination Process: Helping Friends Feel Safe 🤝

Every fall, we ask students to help us keep our school a safe and welcoming place. This important initiative is called the Peer Support Nomination Process, and it’s a key part of our effort to prevent bullying.

What Is the Goal?

The core goal of this anonymous survey is simple: to give every student the power to help a friend.

By allowing students to confidentially identify peers they believe might be struggling or experiencing bullying, this process:

• Empowers students to act even when they feel unsure how to step in directly.

• Provides staff with vital information so we can reach out and offer support where it’s needed most.

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 are planning to celebrating Veteran's day November 11, 2025. We would like to celebrate any families with active service members or veterans to join us for a school wide morning meeting. please RSVP by November 6, 2025 , please email jellegood@k12albemarle.org

🎃We need a few volunteers to help with setup before and cleanup with Fall Fest. Thanks to the Monticello High School Key Club, no parents need to work during the event this year!

Both should go quickly and easily with a few extra hands!

Sign up to help here:
👉 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABAB2DA5FF2-59707254-fall

🚗 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, November 13, 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

October

• Oct. 20 to Oct. 24 — Digital Citizenship Week and National School Bus Safety Week

• Oct. 22 — National School Transportation Employees Appreciation Day

• 24 Unity Day

• 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)

November

Native American Heritage Month & PTO’s Month of Movement

• 3 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students

• 4 - Election Day - No school for students

• 5 - 5th grade field trip to Thomas Jefferson Monticello

• 7 - Fall Picture Retakes

• 11 - Wolf Trap Family Arts Experience (6:00pm) - all are welcome.

• 13 - PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00)

• 14 - PTO Walk-a-Thon [during the school day]

• 18 - 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Performance (6:00pm)

• 19 - Bright Stars field trip to Wildrock.

• 21 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 22 - Tiger Trot (Saturday)

• 24 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 25 Bring your Parent/Guardian to PE day

• 25 - SWMM (8:05-8:20)

• 25 - Family Thanksgiving Lunch

• 25 - First Grade field trip to Frontier Culture Museum

• 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

• 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

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."