Bellevue Elementary School

The Castle on The Hill

    Principal's Message

    • Principal

      Welcome to the Bellevue Elementary School, the Castle on the Hill! Thank you for visiting our website to learn more about our school community, including our amazing students, our loving staff, our supporting families and partners, and our exciting programs. 

      As your principal, I committed to ensuring that students of all socioeconomic backgrounds have the same educational opportunities needed to excel. I’m honored to lead our school community to help provide an exciting and rigorous educational experience for our students. Our team is committed to ensuring that our students receive the best possible support to learn and grow. 

      My vision for Bellevue ES is to provide students with an educational experience that inspires and motivates them to be lifelong learners and caring contributors to the world around them. Our goal is to provide a nurturing environment that meets the individual needs of each student, both academically and socially.

      Our skilled and devoted staff are committed to making a difference. They want to have a positive impact on your child and above all, they want to provide them with an engaging and joyful learning experience that supports them in becoming independent learners.  Our teachers are always working to get better at what they do through personal self-development and participation in a wide variety of professional development activities. They model life-long learning for our students and never settle for anything less than their best! Thank you  to our incredible staff for their amazing professionalism and incredible energy and their commitment to our students.

      Great schools always come back to the relationship between the child and the teacher. Be sure and find ways to engage yourself in school life – your child will notice and respond. There are numerous opportunities for parental involvement. Together, we can make a positive difference. A strong partnership between home and school fosters greater success for our children. Families, teachers, support staff, community members, and administration all play a part in helping our students develop academically, socially, and emotionally. May we all be present for the joy of learning, the satisfaction of a job well done, and the comfort that comes from belonging to a community. 

      To my students, staff, families, and community; I am so honored to be your servant leader. Thank you for the opportunity to work with such an amazing school community. I encourage you to stop in or call me to share ideas, concerns, or questions. I wish your family, and especially your student, great success this school year.

      If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to say hi, please feel free to contact me via at vhines@rvaschools.net or 804-780-4417.

      Yours in service,

      Principal V. Tanaia Hines

      Bellevue Elementary School

    Announcements

    • Dragon Clubs

      Are you interested in joining a club? Please have your parent assist you with selecting a club that will work for your schedule. CLICK HERE for the sign up link.
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    • The Reading Rewards Program that has been brought to us by "The Peaches & Sourcream Children's Foundation" has started!!!! 

      On January 11th we started this awesome reading program. You can scroll down for the widget and get started today! Log in with the following:

      Username - Student ID # (without the 2 beginning zeros)
      Password - Student Birthdate (1 or 2-digit month, 2-digit day, 4-digit year) Everyone that is born from January thru September, you will use a 1-digit number for the month, but a 2-digit number for the day. For example - Feb. 1, 2015 you would use 2012015.  Students born from October thru December please use the 2-digit month, 2-digit day, 4-digit year.

      Bellevue Dragons will be able to:

      - Move up levels
      - Earn rewards defined by their parents and teachers
      - Win badges for reaching reading milestones
      - Earn printable certificates for finishing a book
      - Be celebrated for their achievements in the virtual school lobby
      - Compete in a class or schoolwide challenge

      Get started today!
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    • Washington Redskins Read Program

      Parents of 4th & 5th Graders:  Ask your child about his/her Read Playbook for the Washington Team Reads Program.  Students have  downloaded a copy of the Read Playbook to their Google drive. If you would like to see the playbook please CLICK HERE. This playbook includes fun monthly reading activities.  Monthly winners are chosen and recognized by the Reading Coach - Ms. Heather Smith.   
       
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    • Virginia Reads One Book

      We are so excited because on March 1st we will be kicking off this wonderful program! Every student in the state of Virginia will be reading, "The Trumpet of the Swan" by E. B. White. Bellevue Dragons will each receive a copy of the book during the next curriculum distribution day (TBA). We will have trivia, exciting games and activities, and family games to enjoy as we read this awesome book. Mark your calendars!!!

      CLICK HERE for the flyer. The Read to Them link is located HERE.
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    • Virtual Elementary Grading

      Based on feedback from teachers, principals, and families about the challenges associated with assigning letter  grades at the elementary level during virtual instruction, the Administration recommends that we suspend Policy 5-6.2  (Pupil Evaluation and Grading) as it pertains to elementary grades, and instead adopt the following approach during  virtual instruction: 

      E Exemplary The student demonstrates the skill at an advanced level; the student's  performance exceeds standards/expectations; the student consistently produces  outstanding work. 

      S Satisfactory The student consistently demonstrates the skill at an expected level for their  grade; the student’s performance meets standards/expectations; the student consistently produces quality work. 

      N Needs Improvement The student is inconsistent in demonstrating the skill and needs continued  support; the student’s performance is approaching standards/expectations. 

      U Unsatisfactory Progress The student rarely demonstrates the skill and needs continued support; the  student’s performance is below standards/expectations for their grade. 
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    District Announcements

    • COVID-19 Vaccine Update for RPS Employees - On Thursday, January 14, 2021, all RPS Staff should have received an email containing a registration link for the COVID-19 vaccine. Also please tune into a special COVID-19 edition of RPS Live! for staff on Friday, January 15 at 4:30pm on the RPS Facebook page.
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    • RPS Mobile Help Desk Temporarily Closed - Due to potential COVID-19 exposure, the Mobile Help Desk will be suspending services until January 25, 2021. For any technology needs, please contact helpdesk@rvaschools.net.
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    • RPS Family Academy - With live workshops and a virtual resource library, the Family Academy provides RPS families and advocates the opportunity to connect with each other and get engaged with our childrens' education and future. Learn more and register for upcoming sessions here.
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    • #ReopenWithLove - For the latest information and resources for families, visit the #ReopenWithLove section of our website. It includes the most current information about meal distribution and other critical information.
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    • Family Support Helpline - Questions about reopening? Call the RPS Family Support Helpline at (804) 780-6195 and learn more about other resources available to families.
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    • Support RPS - There are many ways to support RPS and #ServeWithLove! Please consider volunteering, donating, or partnering with us, and for new and existing partners, don't forget to add your organization to our new searchable partnership database!

       
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    "RPS Direct" Emails from Superintendent Kamras

    • RPS Direct Update (PM) - January 22, 2021

      Dear #RPSStrong Family, I have some important updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled for next week. Due to the national vaccine shortage, the Virginia Department of Health is rescheduling RPS employees who were previously registered for January 25, 26, 30, and 31. (See the FAQs below for more information.) Of note: If your appointment is on Monday, January 25, it will be moved to a new time on Friday, January 29. If your appointment is on Tuesday, January 26, it will be moved to the same time on Wednesday, February 3. If your appointment is on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday (January 27, 28, or 29), there will be no changes. If your appointment is on Saturday, January 30, your appointment will be moved to the same time on Thursday, February 4. If your appointment is on Sunday, January 31, your appointment will be moved to the same time on Friday, February 5. If you were originally scheduled for next Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, or Sunday, you will receive an automated confirmation of your new appointment from “Acuity Scheduling” in the coming days. On Monday, January 25, RPS nurses will begin reaching out to everyone impacted by these changes to provide assistance. Click above to read more!

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    • RPS Direct Update - January 22, 2021

      Dear #RPS Strong Family, I'm reaching out with this special RPS Direct to share the following COVID-19 positive test result/s: Engagement Office - 1 staff member (last at Thomas C. Boushall Middle School on 1/14) Thomas H. Henderson Middle School - 1 staff member (last there on 1/11) Please reach out to your primary care provider if you have any concerns, or contact the Richmond City Health District (RCHD) by calling their COVID-19 hotline: (804) 205-3501. Please also continue to wear your mask, stay physically distant, and wash your hands. Our number one priority remains the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. Towards that end, we will continue to work in close collaboration with RCHD to ensure the well-being of the entire RPS community. If you have any questions, as always, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best, Jason

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