Parent Liaison & PTO News & Updates

Remember, YOU are your child's greatest cheerleader!

What does a Parent Liaison do?

A School Parent Liaison serves as a communication link between home and school. They welcome and orient families to the schools and familiarize the families with the school's culture, policies, procedures, and practices. The primary role of the School Parent Liaison is to empower parents to become active participants in the education of their children to ensure their child's academic and social success in school.

How can I support you?

• Encourage open communication between you and school personnel.
• Explain the process of conferences and school meetings.
• Explain school policies, practices, and programs.
• Provide information about school goals, resources, and activities.
• Provide various communication platforms that engage families:
• Parent Vue
• School Status (supports multiple languages translations)
• School Newsletter
• School Website

10/15 - Parent's Night Out (Special Education)

10/26-30 - Fall Spirit Week (Calendar will be shared closer to date)

10/28 - Alvey Family Literacy Night - 5:00 - 6:00 - PLEASE RSVP USING THE LINK BELOW

10/30 - End of MP 1

11/2 - Elementary Conference Day - No School Students

11/3 - Professional Development - No School Students

11/10 - Fall Picture - Retakes

11/10 - Veterans Day Breakfast 8:00 a.m.- Military Connected Families (will receive an invitation via school status)

11/11 - Veterans Day Holiday - School Closed Students and Staff

If you have attended any of our recent events, please take a moment to let us know how we are doing. Events could be in person or Zoom.

• Meet the Teacher
• New Sunray Breakfast
• Grandparent's Breakfast
• PAC Meeting
• Book fair
• Back to School Nights

The William & Mary Center for Gifted Education is excited to share our upcoming Fall 2026 Saturday Enrichment Program (SEP) opportunities. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing these opportunities with your students and families who may be interested in enrichment experiences outside of the regular school day.

Our upcoming program dates are:

• October 17, 2026 – One-Day Enrichment Program
• November 7, 14, and 21, 2026 – Three-Saturday Enrichment Series

SEP offers engaging, academically challenging courses designed to encourage students to explore their interests, think creatively, and learn alongside other students who share their enthusiasm for learning.

Registration & Program Information

Mental health telehealth services are available to PWCS students at no cost to families through Hazel Health, a well-established telehealth provider.

This initiative provides access to mental health care, ensuring students receive the support they need without delay – regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.

These virtual sessions are open to PWCS families, students, and staff. All sessions will be held virtually from 6:30-7:30 p.m.

• October 15: Specialty Programs Information Session for Elementary School Students

• Virtual | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• October 20: Specialty Programs Information Session for Middle School Students
  Virtual | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• October 27: Specialty Programs Information Session for High School Students
  Virtual | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

• October 29: Navigating Digital Citizenship for Families
  Virtual | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

As a non-profit, we love thanking people like our wonderful donors and volunteers, as well as showing appreciation for the families, schools, educators, and youth we serve. Yet there is another amazing group of people that deserves so much gratitude. This month, I’m shining a light on the people that power our mission, day in and day out: the educators making STEM accessible at the Lab and in the community, and the professionals working just as hard behind the scenes.

Our staff put so much heart into their work—it is truly extraordinary! Whether it is coming up with the most creative way to share community impact or a new program, designing curriculum that leans into failure as an essential part of the scientific method and engineering design process, advocating for transit to make it easier to reach the science center, or the essential work of keeping our finances, spaces, databases, and systems in order, they consistently give it their all. I am the lucky person that gets to witness the countless ways our staff lift up our mission each day...and it is a beautiful view.

Winter Event Donations: Donate by October 23

Celebratory Marquee Messages: Buy online today - Must be ordered 2 weeks prior to celebration day

Candy Wars: October 13 - 22

Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 23 - There are still a few spaces available to host a trunk

Sponsors: Thank you!

Our Winter Event is Friday, December 11, and it’s one of Alvey’s biggest—and most loved—community events of the year!

This year, we’re adding an online Silent Auction designed to bring the entire community into the fun. Family, friends, neighbors, local businesses, DVCC members, and others will be able to browse and bid—even if they aren’t able to attend the Winter Event in person.

Don’t worry—the exciting in-person raffle is staying! Our always-popular class baskets, student experiences, and other raffle favorites will still be part of the Winter Event. The new online Silent Auction will be a separate opportunity featuring special items, services, experiences, and packages donated by our greater community. Stay tuned for more information about our 2026 Winter Event.

We Need Your Help!

We are currently seeking donations for the Silent Auction, including:

• Restaurant, spa, retail, entertainment, or other gift cards

• Vacation stays at beach houses, mountain homes, lake houses, vacation rentals, or other getaway properties

• Tickets to sporting events, concerts, attractions, or performances

• Golf outings, memberships, lessons, camps, or classes

• New Electronics

• Professional services or experiences

• Local business products and packages

• Unique experiences or special opportunities

• New merchandise or other auction-worthy items

Know a neighbor, family member, local business, or community organization that may be willing to donate? Please share this opportunity with them, too!

Donation Guidelines

To help us create the best possible auction, we kindly ask that:

• Physical items be new and unused

• Gift cards and certificates have a clearly stated value

• Any expiration dates, blackout dates, restrictions, additional fees, or other limitations be disclosed when donated

• Vacation property donations include the number of nights offered, general availability or blackout dates, maximum occupancy, and any fees the winning bidder would be responsible for

• Donations include a brief description and estimated retail value

• Donations be appropriate for a school and family community

Donation Deadline: October 23

Interested in donating or have an idea you’d like to discuss? Please email AlveyPTO@gmail.com.

Every donation—big or small—helps us create an incredible Winter Event while supporting our Alvey students, staff, and school community. 💙

Birthdays, accomplishments, special milestones—celebrate your Sunray in a BIG way!

For just $25 per day, you can reserve a personalized Celebratory Marquee Message on the Alvey school sign.

There are only two celebration messages available per day, so popular dates and birthdays may fill quickly! All messages need to be purchased at least 2 weeks in advance.

Reserve your date online:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/marquee-sign

Help us make Trunk or Treat extra sweet! From October 13–22, we’re asking Alvey families to donate bags of candy or allergy-friendly treats to help us stock up for our Trunk or Treat celebration on Friday, October 23.

Students can bring donations right into school to give to their teacher— every bag makes a difference! The more we collect, the more treats we can share with our Alvey community. The class with the most candy/treats by weight will win $75 to spend on Amazon on class supplies, games, and more!

Our Trunk or Treat Community Event is Friday, October 23, and we need your help to make it a fun night for everyone!

We’re looking for families to host a trunk and volunteers to help throughout the event. Hosting a trunk is a fun way to get creative, hand out treats, and be part of one of our favorite community celebrations.

5:30–6:00 PM: Low-Sensory Trunk or Treat
6:00–7:30 PM: Trunk or Treat for Everyone

Come hungry — we’ll have food trucks on site, too!

Sign up to host a trunk or volunteer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4BA5A82BA7F49-65877109-trunkortreat#/

Those grocery trips can add up to real money for Alvey! We've already earned over $104 since July!

Keep scanning your receipts with the Box Tops for Education app whenever you purchase participating products. You can also connect your Walmart account to Box Tops to make earning for Alvey even easier.

Every scan counts—and those small contributions add up when our whole Sunray community participates!

Sign up today: https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=DITC9014&school_id=113593

https://www.willingwarriors.org/

Email:mailto:hedricmd@pwcs.edu
Website: Home - Alvey Elementary School (pwcs.edu)
Location: Haymarket, VA
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