Community Potluck and Back to School Night beginning at 5pm.  There will be student-led tours of their classroom from 5-5:30.  Bring a dish to share.  Bring a chair, blanket, and your own place settings.      

Bluestone Elementary Family Math Night - September 29, 2022 at 6:30–7:30pm in the dining commons. (for more information click the "family Math Night" like above)

The after-school violin program starts on Friday, September 23rd. Please pick your student up by 4:15pm.

It can just say Volunteer Orientation will be on September 15 at 2:30 for those interested in volunteering at Bluestone.

Dear Bluestone Families,September is Attendance Awareness Month.  Help your child succeed at school by building a healthy attendance habit.  Arriving at school on time everyday helps your child start their day on a positive note.  If your child does miss school please remember to call the office every day they are out.        https://www.attendanceworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Attendance-Works-Elementary__handout_101421.pdf This Thursday, September 15th, marks the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month.  Throughout the month-long celebration we will recognized and learn about Hispanic Americans and their unique contributions to our history, culture, and achievements in the United States. Lastly, this week students across all grade levels will take MAP assessments in reading.  These assessments are brief and help teachers and staff understand student’s strengths and areas of need in reading.  Results will be made available for parents.   Wishing everyone a wonderful week ahead.   

Dear Bluestone Families,We had a fantastic second week of school.  Students continue to spend time getting to know each other, their teachers and the school community.  They continue to practice important classroom and school routines.  At Bluestone we have 3 expectations for members of our community:  I will take care of myself. I will take care of others. I will take care of our school.  Adults at Bluestone are always on the lookout for students who exemplify our core tenets, students are recognized with a Look Who Cares card.  At the end of every month students who were recognized with a Look Who Cares card are entered into a lottery to win fun time with the Principals. You can help your child learn and use this language at home too!   We are looking forward to another great week ahead at Bluestone.  

Dear Bluestone Families,We had a wonderful start to the new school year.  Thank you for your help in ensuring a successful first week of school.  Here are a few helpful reminders and announcements:  Classes start at 9:10am.  To help your student have a good start to their day please drop them off by 9:05am. If you see the sign outfront please park in the lot and walk your student inside. Visitors are welcome to eat lunch with their student.  Visitors must check in at the main office.  Some classes have assigned seating, it’s helpful to let your student’s teacher know ahead of time.  As a reminder, please do not bring birthday celebration cupcakes or desserts to lunch.  Coordinate with your student’s teacher if you would like to bring in a healthy snack. Classroom volunteers are welcome.  For continuity and consistency, all volunteers working directly with students will attend a brief orientation with school administration.  You may contact your student’s teacher to express your interest in volunteering and contact the main office to schedule orientation.

 9/1/2022Dear Bluestone Families,  The safety of our students is our highest priority. In order to maintain a safe environment for our children, it is necessary that we practice our emergency and crisis response plans by having drills designed to rehearse our procedures. Bluestone will be conducting its first lockdown drill this week. The purpose of these drills is to keep the students safe outside or inside the building. A building lockdown requires that all doors are locked, when the emergency allows, and all movement in and out of the building is restricted. The types of emergencies that could require a school to enter a lockdown are: the presence or possible presence of an intruder; a dangerous situation taking place in the vicinity of the school; a hazardous spill or other type of accident that could pose a threat to the safety of staff and students. We will be participating in a lockdown drill on Tuesday, September 6, and will have another lockdown drill later in the school year. Lockdown drills can be a little scary, especially for younger students. Before the drill, teachers will talk to their classes and walk the students through the procedures. When speaking to students about lockdown drills, teachers will talk in general terms, stating that “just like we practice fire drills and have to leave the building, we also need to practice for emergencies that will keep us in the building.” Talking about the drill with your children at home may also help alleviate unnecessary anxiety. If you have any questions or concerns about any of our upcoming drills, please call Mr. Norment at (540)432-3230 Peter NormentPrincipal   13 de septiembre, 2021DirectorEstimadas Familias de Bluestone,   La seguridad de nuestros estudiantes es nuestra mayor prioridad. Con el fin de mantener un ambiente seguro para nuestros estudiantes, es necesario que pongamos en práctica nuestros planes de respuesta a emergencias y crisis mediante simulacros diseñados para ensayar nuestros procedimientos. Esta semana Bluestone tendrá su primer simulacro de cierre total de la escuela. El propósito de estos simulacros es mantener a los estudiantes seguros dentro y fuera del edificio.Un cierre total de la escuela requiere que todas las puertas estén cerradas con seguro, cuando la emergencia lo permita, y se restringe todo el movimiento dentro y fuera del edificio. Los tipos de emergencias que podrían requerir que una escuela tenga un encierro total son: la presencia o la posible presencia de un intruso; una situación peligrosa que tenga lugar a los alrededores de la escuela; un derrame peligroso u otro tipo de accidente que podría representar una amenaza para la seguridad del personal y los estudiantes.Estaremos participando en un simulacro de cierre total de la escuela el miércoles 15 de septiembre y tendremos otro simulacro de cierre total de la escuela más adelante este año. Los simulacros de encierro total de la escuela pueden dar un poco de miedo, especialmente para los estudiantes más pequeños. Antes del simulacro, los profesores hablarán con sus estudiantes y repasarán los procedimientos. Al hablar con los estudiantes sobre los simulacros de encierro, los profesores hablarán en términos generales, indicando que “al igual que nosotros practicamos simulacros de incendio y tenemos que salir del edificio, también tenemos que practicar para las emergencias que nos mantendrán dentro del edificio.” Hablar sobre el simulacro con sus estudiantes en casa también puede ayudar a aliviar la ansiedad innecesaria.Si usted tiene preguntas o preocupaciones sobre nuestros próximos simulacros, por favor llame al Sr. Norment al (540)432-3230 Peter Norment

Dear Bluestone Families,We wanted to invite you to our Literacy Night at Bluestone on February 24th from 5:30pm-7pm. That day the teachers will be sharing information with families about how to support your student with reading. You will also be able to check out books from the library; each student will be able to take a free book home…and there will be snacks as well. The schedules of the meetings with your student's teacher that day will be as follows: For students in kindergarten, first and second grade meetings will be at 5:45pm or 6:15pmFor students in third, fourth and fifth grade meetings will be at 6:00 or 6:30pmLooking forward to seeing you there!>  Estimadas familias de Bluestone,Queremos invitarles a nuestra Noche de alfabetización y lectura en Bluestone el jueves 24 de febrero de 5:30pm a 7pm. Ese día los docentes compartirán información con las familias sobre cómo apoyar a su estudiante con su lectura en casa. También podrá sacar libros prestados de la biblioteca y cada estudiante podrá llevarse un libro gratis a casa....y además habrán refrigerios. Los horarios de las reuniones con el docente de su estudiante ese día será el siguiente:Kínder, primero y segundo grado a las 5:45pm o a las 6:15pmtercero, cuarto y quinto grado a las 6:00 o 6:30pm¡Esperamos verles!

This is a reminder to send the violin with your student on Fridays and pick your child at 3:40pm after their violin class. Thank you!Este es un recordatorio para enviar el violín con su estudiante los viernes y recoger a su estudiante a las 3:40 p. m. después de su clase de violín.¡Gracias!