Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

Students have been excited to be back and are ready to go! This year, we are focusing on asking questions. We encourage you to ask questions at home to spark your child's curiosity as well!

We are thrilled to share that the school year is off to a fantastic start! Our students have returned with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a genuine eagerness to learn. They’ve been actively engaging in lessons, asking thoughtful questions, and supporting one another in their learning journey.

This week also marked the launch of our new Math curriculum, Kiddom, which has already sparked excitement in the classroom. We look forward to building on this momentum for an even better second week as we continue into what promises to be an exciting and successful year ahead.

Arriving at school on time sets students up for success. The first few minutes of the day are essential for building connections, reviewing the day’s schedule, and diving into learning without feeling rushed. When students arrive late, they miss valuable instruction and can feel behind for the rest of the day. Consistent, on-time attendance helps build good habits, fosters responsibility, and ensures every child has the best possible start to their learning each day.

Please keep in mind that checking your student out at the end of the day can also impact their learning. Could you please keep your student in school the whole day if possible?

Communication Tools:

• Parent Portal Access: This is where you'll find transportation and schedule information. If you have trouble logging in, use the "Forgot Username or Password?" link. If you're new to the portal, please stop by the Front Office with a photo ID to get your login.

• Remind! Teacher/family communication is essential to our learning partnerships with you! ACPS has purchased "Remind" for all schools. It is a robust teacher-to-family communication tool. Although it's new, it will be easy to navigate and will provide real-time (instant messaging). Stay tuned for more details coming soon from your child's teacher (on/after August 8 when class lists are published).

• "Away for the Day" for Phones/Smart Watches: To keep our focus on learning, students are expected to keep phones and other personal internet devices off and put away on the school bus and during the school day. This aligns with a new state law.

FREE Breakfast and Lunch! Great news! All students at SES will receive free breakfast and lunch this year through the USDA CEP program! Please note that à la carte items are not included. More information will be in the first-day packets.

PTO is about supporting our students, staff, and community and everyone is wanted and welcome! Mark your calendars for August 21 at 6:00pm for the first meeting of 25-26!

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:

• Scottsville PTO Facebook Page
• Scottsville Swag Shop
• (Staff favorites coming in the new school year)

August

• 21 - First PTO Meeting of 25-26 at 6:00pm (SES Gym)

• 22 - Schoolwide Morning Meeting (SWMM) for students (8:05-8:20)

• 27 - Start of PTO Fall Fundraiser

September

• 1 - Labor Day

• 8 -11- Preparedness Week (School drills; details coming)

• 11 - Back-to-School Night / Math Night (5:30-7:15pm)

• National Hispanic Heritage Month – Sep 15–Oct 15

• 18 - PTO Meeting (6:00-7:00, SES Gym)

• 19 - SWMM (8:05-8:20)

• 25 - PTO Community Dinner Spirit Night

• 26 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students

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)

• 13 - Teacher Workday – No school for students

• 14 - Professional Learning Day – No school for students

• 15 - SMILES Mobile Dental Clinic (8:00-12:30)

• 16 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00pm)

• 17 -Fall Class/Individual Pictures

• 20 - School Bus Safety Week

• 22 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00pm)

• 24 - PTO Fall Fest & Trunk or Treat (6:00-7:30pm)

• 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 - Electron Day - No school for students

• 7 - Picture Day (Make Ups)

• 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)

• 26 -28 - Thanksgiving Break - No school for students

December

• 1 - Kindergarten Field Trip to the Paramount

• 3 - 5th grade visits MHS Music department

• 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."