Scottsville's Tuesday Tiger Times

The winter snow photos on our hallway monitor were a massive hit—the kids absolutely loved seeing their classmates' adventures and snowy smiles every day. But as the weather warms up, it’s time for a seasonal refresh!

Whether you spent the break exploring a new place, hiking the levy, or simply relaxing at home, we want to see it. Help us celebrate our school community by sharing your Spring Break memories.

Share Your Photos before Friday, April 17:

• Email: Send your favorite shots to Principal Wells at cwells@k12albemarle.org.

• Text: Send them directly to 434-999-1611.

We can't wait to see those smiling faces and update our digital display board!

The day before break we surprised Mr. Ellegood with cards and words of appreciation for all he does for our school! They loved surprising him!

We were lucky to have two School Board members -- Ellen Osborne & Bob Beard -- visit Scottsville during the day on April 1.

"Thank you so much for having us to Scottsville ES. I can't wait to come back. You and your staff are running an inspiring, safe and welcoming school! We were so happy to see all of your students and experienced teachers truly engaged, with enthusiasm and energy, in so many subjects- from math and English to art and music. Keep it up! Families who live in southern Albemarle should be proud to have such a wonderful space to send their kids to learn and grow.

Bob Beard

Albemarle County School Board, Samuel Miller District

"I love the sense of creativity and community that radiates through the halls at Scottsville Elementary. Thanks for sharing a portion of your day with me!"

Ellen Moore Osborne

Albemarle County School Board, Scottsville District

We put a lot of thought into classroom placements for each school year. YOUR input is important to us so please use this form by April 28 to provide us with your perspective.

🌟https://bit.ly/SES27class 🌟

Class placements are thoughtfully created through a collaborative process that includes your child’s current classroom teacher, Essentials teachers, resource staff, administrators, and school counselors to ensure each student is placed in a supportive and well-balanced learning environment.

While we do not accept requests for specific teachers, we value your input in describing the type of learning environment that best suits your child’s unique needs. The information provided will be shared with your current classroom teacher as well as next year's teacher before school starts.

If you have any questions about the class placement process, contact Principal Wells at cwells@k12albemarle.org or call (434) 286-2441.

Find details on the ACPS Kindergarten Registration website.

This year, there continues to be options in the format you choose for Family Life instruction in our school division. Please click the following Choice/Opt-Out Letter link for more detailed information on the specific content, how the content will be delivered to your students, and what options you have for choosing an appropriate learning environment for your child. All 4th and 5th grade families must read this information and make a choice about their child's family life class.

Complete the 5th Grade Permission Slip

Complete the 4th Grade Permission Slip

Ms. Obrecht is beginning our annual inventory of all library books. To ensure our collection is ready for next year, please take a quick peek under beds and on bookshelves at home. If you find any school books at home, please send them back to the library as soon as possible. Thank you for helping us keep our shelves full!

It's always a joy to celebrate students who show CARES and help others! Our students are chosen from all of those nominated by staff and peers the prior week.

We have some wonderful opportunities ahead to show a little extra love to the people who support our students every day:

🖊️ Administrative Assistants Day – Wednesday, April 22
🚌 Bus Driver Appreciation Day – Tuesday, April 28
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – May 4–8

A quick reminder: gifts are never expected or required. The most meaningful gestures are often the simplest, a kind word, a quick note, or a heartfelt thank you. 💛

For those interested, we’ve linked the SES Staff Favorites Lists to help with ideas.

To help make Teacher Appreciation Week extra special, we’d love your support!

👉 Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0944ABAB2DA5FF2-62975293-teacher

Priority needs:
Monday, May 4 (10:00 AM) – Lunch pick-up, delivery & set-up
Friday, May 8 (8:00–9:00 AM) – Assembly volunteers to help supervise students

Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff! ✨

Every parent, guardian, and staff member at Scottsville Elementary is automatically part of the PTO, no sign-ups, dues, or meeting attendance required. The PTO only works when our school community works together, and right now we truly need more helping hands. Even volunteering once or helping in a small way makes a big difference for our students and staff.

⭐ PTO Board for 26-27:

• Colleen Smith: President
  
• Amanda Estes, Vice President
• Mary Beebee, 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

April

• 15: Schoolwide Morning Meeting (hosted by Essentials) WEAR GREEN

• 15: Fifth grade field trip to Walton Middle School

• 15: Chick-fil-A Pantops, 5-8 PM, mention Scottsville Elementary or use code SES2026 on mobile orders

• 16: 5th Grade to Science Museum in Richmond

• 17: 4th Grade to Jamestown (thanks to PTO!)

• 17: Bright Stars to the Scottsville Library

• 20: Spring Dental Clinic 8:30am start

• 21: No School for Students/ Special Election

• 22: EARTH DAY!/Administrative Professionals Day (PTO Sponsored)

• 22: 4th & 5th grade music performance (8:00am and 6:00pm)

• 28: K & 1st Grade Music Performance/ 28: Bus Driver Appreciation Day (PTO Sponsored)

• (6:00pm)

• 29: K & 1st Grade Music Performance (SWMM) & Pajama Spirit Day

May

• 1: Principal's Day/ Lunch Heroes Day (PTO Sponsored)

• 4-8: Teacher Appreciation Week! (PTO-sponsored)

• 5: 4th grade field to to MWEE (Camp Albemarle) - rescheduled from April 21

• 5: 1st Grade Field Trip Chiles Strawberry Patch 9:15am to 1:30pm

• 6: School Nurse Day (PTO Sponsored)

• 11: Violin Club "Informance" (2:45-4:00- parent arrive at 3:00pm)

• 13: 2nd Grade Field Trip to Yancey Community Center

• 21: PTO Sponsored End of School Picnic 5:30-7 PM, behind the school

• 25: Memorial Day (No school)

• 26: Field Day (“A Day of Fun in the Sun” (8:15-12:00))

• 26: Mat Ball Student/Staff Game (1:00)

• 26: Yearbooks are distributed!

• 27: Bright Stars Moving Up Ceremony (9:00-10:00)

• 27: Field Day (raindate)

• 28: 5th Grade Breakfast & Promotion (9am)

• 29: Final SWMM, Yearbook Signing and half-day for students

• Yancey Community Center (they have a food pantry & gardening food distribution program).
• Scottsville United Methodist Church - Food banks!
• 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
• Charlottesville Free Clinic serves adults, 18-64! Medical: 434-296-5525 Dental: 434-972-6233
• UVA Mobile Care will be coming to Yancy Community Center. They will be there the fourth Friday of each month.

7868 Scottsville Road

(434) 286-2441

(434) 999-1611: 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."