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LOUDOUN’S 2020 ARBOR DAY POSTER CONTEST
THEME – TREES ARE GREAT AT GIVING BACK
Sponsored by Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District
Deadline: APRIL 10, 2020
The Loudoun Arbor Day poster contest is a creative way to learn about trees and express your artistic talent using the theme for 2020: TREES ARE GREAT AT GIVING BACK
Trees are working all day, every day, all over Loudoun County and around the world providing tremendous benefits. Trees produce an enormous amount of oxygen for us to breathe. Tree leaves take in sunshine and give back oxygen, our lives depend on that. They filter tons of pollutants from the air and purify gallons of groundwater. Tree roots perform an amazing job of holding soil in place. Trees are very effective at slowing flood waters near streams which helps soil soak up runoff and recharge aquifers. Branches and leaves create the canopy of a tree that is unique to each species. The canopy provides shelter from the wind, rain and scorching sun. Trees supply lumber for building homes and furniture and provide many different types of habitats for wildlife. Trees produce some of life’s essentials like food and medicine. Willow trees can cure a headache. Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of a tree. Apples, peaches, pears, coconuts, and chocolate are just a few of the assortment of foods that trees produce. Throughout the four seasons, trees provide magnificent beauty in the landscape. The health and well-being of everyone in the world depends on trees that are great at giving back.
Poster contest prizes will be awarded to the top 50 posters. Students will be recognized at the Arbor Day Awards Ceremony, Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the Loudoun County Fairgrounds, 17556 Dry Mill Road, Leesburg, VA, 20176. The top 50 posters will be on display as well as other exhibits and activities featuring trees from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. The awards ceremony will start at 11:30 am with an incredible performance by the Amazing Talking Tree.
POSTER CONTEST GUIDELINES: The poster contest is open to all Loudoun County students in grades K–12. The objective of the contest is to create a poster that illustrates the contest theme. Posters must measure 11” X 14”. The poster contest theme must be on the poster. All entries become the property of the Sponsor and may be used at their discretion. Original posters will be returned. The Sponsor reserves the right to alter a poster’s design for printing purposes.
VERY IMPORTANT! This information MUST APPEAR ON THE BACK OF EACH POSTER:
Student’s Name ____________________________________
Grade ____________________________________________
School Name ______________________________________
Teacher’s Name ____________________________________
This information is needed to facilitate returning original posters to students
and for recognition at the Arbor Day Awards ceremony.
All entries must be received no later than Friday, April 10, 2020
Send or deliver posters to:
Loudoun Soil & Water Conservation District, 30 Catoctin Circle, SE, Suite 218, Leesburg, VA 20175. They also can be sent through the county courier (pony) mail system to Loudoun SWCD #95, please send an email to me to track their arrival. Allow 2 – 3 days for the courier to deliver by the due date.
For more information contact Pat McIlvaine at 571-918-4530 x104 or pat.mcilvaine@lswcd.org
Websites with Fun Tree Facts & Lesson Plans:
Exploring the Secret Life of Trees - www.urbanext.illinois.edu/trees2
Dr. Arbor Talks Trees - www.urbanext.illinois.edu/trees3
SCHOOL COUNSELING NEWS
Your student is creating an Academic and Career Plan Portfolio (ACPP). This is an exciting milestone in his/her primary school journey in Loudoun County Public Schools. This portfolio will be created with the support of their school counselor during classroom counseling lessons. Students will be asked to consider their interests and abilities as they relate to the world of work. Your student will have the opportunity to explore information and resources about various careers. Your student will update the Academic and Career Plan Portfolio once a year throughout their elementary experience. Beginning in third grade, this portfolio is accessible by your student through his/her Google Drive in the folder labeled ACPP. We know that abilities and interests will likely change over time. However, the goal is to help elementary school students begin to think about the future.
During their fifth grade year, students will complete their portfolio. As a final step in this process, a paper copy of your student’s ACPP will go home.
In our effort to assist you with supporting your student’s career exploration, here are some resources that are recommended:
- Virginia Department of Education http://www.doe.virginia.gov/instruction/graduation/academic_career_plan/index.shtl
- Virginia Career View https://www.vaview.vt.edu/
- Virginia Wizard https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/home
If you have further questions about the Academic and Career Plan Portfolio, please do not hesitate to contact the school counselors.
An Important Message from Loudoun County Public Schools about School Security
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) is committed to school campus security and the safety of our students and staff. The following information is provided a reminder of efforts being taken to maintain our commitment to campus safety and security. District leaders, in partnership with school-based administrators and local law enforcement, are continually reviewing security protocols, systems and infrastructure.
Rest assured that we will continue to encourage and support families visiting and participating in your student’s educational experience. Our hope is that minor changes that may appear to be an inconvenience may be seen as proactive protections for the benefit of your children. This message focuses on two specific programs that may involve a different experience when visiting schools. Visitor Management Protocol and the planned capital improvements to the entrances to our buildings commonly referred to as Secure Vestibules.
Visitor Management Protocol: We are reminding all visitors, staff and students that admittance to our schools during the school day requires verification of authorization and a planned purpose for visiting. Expectations for visitors include the following:
- Have government issued photo ID ready and present when requested;
- Engage in two-way communication via the visitor management intercom system (AiPhone) located at the main entrance to all schools;
- State your name and your reason for visiting
- Requests to meet with particular staff must be preceded with an appointment;
- When the door is unlocked remotely by school staff, enter the facility as directed to the main office;
- Do not hold the door open or allow anyone else to enter – all visitors must check in individually; and
- Sign in at the greeter’s table or at the main office.
Note: School staff is authorized to deny entry to anyone that does not satisfy these requirements. Please be reminded that staff members tasked with granting access to visitors play a role in protecting your children, so we ask for your patience and understanding as we strive to provide the safest environment possible.
Secure Vestibules: Loudoun County Public Schools is continuing a three-year secure vestibules project as part of our Capital Improvements Program.
Over the past several years, LCPS facilities have been constructed with security improvements that have evolved over time to incorporate advancing features and technology. As would be expected, not all schools are constructed the same, therefore, the scope of each project will differ in terms of physical and technological improvements. The project will be very limited at some schools, but very extensive at others. School Security Vestibule Improvements will ensure that all schools have similar secure entry configurations that require all visitors to check in with administrative office staff prior to traveling to any other part of the building. For safety and security reasons, the specific details or the schedule of implementation of each project will NOT be publicly distributed.
LCPS Construction Services will be constructing Secure Vestibule and Visitor Management Improvements to implement these changes to Visitor Management procedures at Frances Hazel Reid during the period of February 2020 through May 2020. These projects are designed to improve student and staff safety at your school campuses.
During this construction period, Arrival and Dismissal at FHR will continue as currently operating.
During school hours:
The Staff and Visitors entrance will be temporarily relocated to the second front entrance of the school.
- Directional signage will be provided on the exterior of the building.
- Security staff will be at the temporary Visitors Entrance, to screen and process visitors.
- Please keep in mind that with the visitor management protocol will still be enforced.
- School Office Staff will be temporarily relocated to the second front entrance of the school.
- Security Staff will grant visitors access, one by one, to be checked in by School Staff in their temporary facilities.
We thank you for your patience and cooperation as we implement additional measures in the school to enhance the safety of the students and staff.
Kindergarten Registration
FOR THE 2020-21 FOR THE 2020-21 KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT -- Pre-registration will open February 18th and KG registration day will be March 18, 2020.
The student's 5th birthday must be no later than September 30, 2020. Exception possible for active military children. Contact the Senior Registrar at 571-252-1238. There are NO other exceptions to this Virginia State law.-- Pre-registration will open February 18th and KG registration day will be March 18, 2020. Everything you need may be found here.
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Frances Hazel Reid Elementary School
Website: https://www.lcps.org/reid
Location: 800 North King Street, Leesburg, VA, USA
Phone: 571-252-2050
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