The Little Judges Ledger

We had another wonderful week at Virginia Avenue! Our Little Judges participated in the Crunch Heard 'Round the Commonwealth, joining students across Virginia in celebrating fresh, local apples with one big CRUNCH! Our Dual Language classes also shared special dance performances celebrating the cultures of their teachers' home countries. It was a week filled with learning, culture, and fun! Be sure to check out our Facebook page for more pictures of these exciting activities!

🌎 Global Fest on Thursday, November 5

• Join us as we celebrate the many cultures that make our Virginia Avenue community so special!

  • 💃 Our Dual Language students will share some of the cultural dance performances they have been learning.

  • 🌍 We are looking for families to host a table representing a country! This is a wonderful opportunity to share your culture, traditions, and heritage with our school community.

  • 📝 Interested in hosting a table? Please complete the sign-up form below for more information.

  • 📅 Please RSVP by Friday, October 23.

  👉 Global Fest Family Sign-Up Form

  We can't wait to celebrate the cultures and traditions that make our school community unique!

🎉 Our First PBIS Celebration!

This Friday afternoon, we will celebrate the end of the first quarter with our first PBIS quarterly event! Students who have earned enough points through positive behavior will have the opportunity to use their points to choose from several fun activities:

• 🎈 Block Party: Outdoor games and activities

• 🎨 Crafts & Bingo: Get creative and have some fun!

• 📚 Storytime & Directed Drawing: Enjoy a story and create a drawing together!

We are excited to celebrate our Little Judges for making positive choices and demonstrating our school expectations. Keep up the great work!

📊 Quarter 1 Report Cards

First-quarter report cards will be available in PowerSchool on Thursday, October 15.

• 💻 Log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal to view your child's report card.

• ⭐ Take time to celebrate your child's progress and discuss areas where they can continue to grow.

• 📖 For more information about grading and what report cards mean click here: English/ Spanish.

🎁 Holiday Assistance Available

Several community organizations are offering holiday assistance to families this year, including Angel Tree, Bright Futures, and Toys for Tots.

• 🎄 Bright Futures: Applications are open through October 15 or until capacity is reached. Contact our school counselor, Karen King, if you would like to request assistance.

• 🎁 Angel Tree: Application dates vary based on the ages of children in the household. Families with children ages 13–17 should apply October 12–16; other families may apply October 19–November 4.

• 🧸 Toys for Tots: Applications are available through December 1.

• 📎 Please review the linked Holiday Assistance Options flyer for eligibility requirements and application information.

Important: Families should select only one holiday assistance program for their children.

📅 No School Monday!

There will be no school for students on Monday, October 12, due to a Teacher Work Day. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday!

Alli Di Giovanni

Principal

October 12- No School for Students, Teacher Work Day

October 15- Report cards posted

October 16- PBIS Event

October 30- Dress like your favorite book character day!

With first-quarter report cards coming home electronically this week, it's a great time to check in with your child about their progress. Remember, report cards are just one way to see how students are growing as learners!

After reviewing your child's report card, try asking:

• ⭐ What are you most proud of accomplishing this quarter?

• 💪 What is something you worked really hard to learn?

• 🏔️ What is one goal you would like to work toward next quarter?

• 🤝 How can I help you reach that goal?

Celebrate effort and growth, not just grades! Help your child understand that learning takes practice, mistakes are part of growing, and every step forward is worth celebrating.