River Hawk Updates
Week of September 30th through October 4th
Belmont Ridge Middle School
Email: katie.johnson@lcps.org
Website: https://www.lcps.org/Page/124256
Location: 19045 Upper Belmont Place, Lansdowne, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2200
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BEMRiverHawks/
Twitter: @BelmontRidge
Updates from the Admin Team
- Please remind your child(ren) to bring their Chromebook to school fully charged.
- See below for important dates such as school pictures, Bright Life Buddies Bingo, the RiverHawks Bonfire, etc.
- The main page of the Belmont Ridge Website is another great resource for important dates and school information.
- For student safety, please remind your child(ren) to exit the main office doors or the "kiss and go" doors at the end of the day. Any students meeting staff before 8:00 am must enter through the main office doors.
- Tuesdays and Fridays are spirit days. Encourage your child(ren) to wear Belmont Ridge or Riverside gear on those days!
- As we continue to have warmer weather, please make sure all students adhere to the LCPS dress code. It is attached below for your reference. If you have specific questions, please feel free to reach out to an administrator.
Picture Day
Belmont Ridge Talent Show
The 2019 Talent Show will be held on Thursday, November 7th. Forms can be picked up in each of the house offices and the Chorus room for students who are interested in auditioning. Auditions will be held on Monday, Sept. 30th, Tuesday, Oct. 1st, and Wednesday, Oct 2nd. Please click below for further information regarding Talent Show auditions.
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/bems-talent-show-info/home
Bright Life Buddies
Riverside Homecoming Week- September 30th - October 4th.
AOS/AET Admissions
If your student is interested in applying to attend LCPS’s Academy of Science (AOS) or Academy of Engineering and Technology (AET) next year, the application and admission criteria is now available at: https://www.lcps.org/page/196339. The application is now open, and closes on October 18, 2019 at 12:00 pm.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact the Admissions Office at AcademiesAdmissions@lcps.org. They are also encouraging families to attend one of the upcoming Information Sessions.
- October 5, 2019, at Farmwell Station Middle School at 10:00 am
- October 10, 2019, at Briar Woods High School at 6:30 pm
LCPS Dress Code Policy
Attendance
Notes from the PTO
8th Grade Parents: we are still in need of a chairperson for the 8th-grade celebration events for the end of the year. This position entails overseeing the 8th-grade dance and field day committees. Please contact our PTO President, Teri Helenese, at Teri.helenese@go.vi.gov if you are interested! You'll have the support of our PTO, administration, and 8th-grade team. Thank you!
Additionally, we are looking for students to show their school spirit by marching in the Homecoming Parade this Friday afternoon. Please email Mrs. Ferguson at susan.ferguson@lcps.org if your child is interested.
Counselor Communications
The Positivity Project
Belmont Ridge will again partner with the Positivity Project to foster character building and social-emotional learning. Please see attached P2 Family Informational Letter and the link to Belmont's P2 Kick-Off from Friday's Advisory!
Positivity Project Mission and Vision
OUR MISSION
To empower America’s youth to build positive relationships and become their best selves.
OUR VISION
To partner with schools across the country and equip educators with the training, strategy, and resources to teach their students positive psychology’s 24 character strengths.
The Need
These partnerships couldn’t come at a more important time for our youth – and for our nation. In today’s rapidly changing world, character strengths – and a focus on relationships – must be intentionally cultivated from an early age. It is critical to ensure that our mental, emotional, and moral capacities grow alongside our advances in technology.
The Positivity Project is thinking big. We know that powerful aspects of the civilizing process, like empathy, are in retreat. Yet, we believe that armed with a deeper understanding of character and an #OtherPeopleMatter Mindset, together, we will create citizens and leaders who will enhance our communities and country.