The Tolbert Week Ahead
The John W. Tolbert, Jr. Elementary School Weekly Newsletter
The Week of April 29th, 2024
Upcoming Events
5/3 Fifth Grade Panoramic Photo
5/5 to 5/10 Staff Appreciation Week - See details below
5/7 Spirit Night at Sonic (all day)
5/14 PTA Meeting - 7:00 pm (Virtual Only)
5/14 and 5/15 Kindergarten Screening - 8:30 and 12:30
5/16 Tolbert Fusion Expo - 5:00-7:00 pm
5/18 PTA Spring Craft & Vendor Show
5/19: Spirit Night at Bush Tabernacle Roller Skating 3:00-7:00 pm
5/27 Memorial Day - School Holiday
6/4 Heritage Senior Walk - 10:00 am
6/4: Spirit Night at Bruster's - 5:00-8:00 pm
6/6 Field Day
6/11 Kindergarten, First and Second Grade Celebrations
6/12 Third and Fourth Grade Celebrations
6/13 Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony - 1:00 pm
6/14 Fifth Grade Party
6/14 Last Day of School
Tolbert Staff Appreciation - May 6th - 10th
Let's come together as a community to make this Staff Appreciation Week memorable for the incredible individuals who make Tolbert such a unique and nurturing environment for learning. Thank you for participating and for your continued support of our school's heart and soul—our staff.
Optional Student Placement Input
As we begin the process of placing students in classes for the 2024-2025 school year, you know your child in many different ways that could be helpful in making a placement with next year’s teacher. Please take some time to fill out the information below. Feel free to add any additional information that you feel would be helpful.
The input provided will be considered when placing students in classes. REQUESTS FOR A SPECIFIC TEACHER SHOULD NOT BE MADE.
5th Grade Panoramic Picture - Friday May 3rd @ 8:30!!!
Preorder a 5th Grade Panoramic Group here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001094328#login
All orders placed before photo day will be shipped home with no shipping charge.
Mark Your Calendars: 2024-25 Important Dates
8/20 Back to School Night - Grades 1 to 5
- 1st and 2nd Grades 5:30-6:20 pm
- 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades 6:30-7:20 pm
8/21 Kindergarten Orientation
- 9:00-10:00 am
8/21 Open House -Grades 1 to 5
- 1:30-2:30 pm
8/22 First Day of School
- 8:00-2:45 pm (rrival begins at 7:40 am)
8/28 Back to School Night - Kindergarten
- 5:30-6:30 pm
Registering Your Child for the 2024-25 School Year
We are so glad you are beginning your education with Loudoun County Public Schools!
The 2023-2024 Online Pre-registration portal is open for ALL grade levels.
The 2024-2025 school year pre-registration portal, for Kindergarten and all new students, opened on February 1st, 2024. Registration appointments will be scheduled by the schools to start on March 4, 2024. Please make sure to select the correct school year during your pre-registration application.
A child may enter kindergarten if they turn five on or before September 30 of the year they enter school. The age requirement is set by Virginia law and LCPS is unable to make any exceptions.
Once you complete the pre-registration and have the required documentation (in some cases, with the exception of medical), the school registrar will contact you within 5 business days. If you are not contacted by your school registrar, please contact your school’s registrar directly to schedule a registration appointment.
Tolbert's Registrar is Abby Smith. Abby can be reached at Abigail.smith@lcps.org or (571)252-2870
MORE INFORMATION
Registration Checklist for Parents (Spanish)
Sign Up for Watch Dog Dads!
Here is the Watch Dog Dad sign-up genius link:
SY23-24 TOL Watch Dog Dad Sign-up Link
or you can use the QR code.
Other Information
Care Solace Service
LCPS has a new service to help families who are looking for help with any mental health needs. Care Solace is a free resource to help families looking for mental health support find an available provider to best match your needs. Tolbert’s Mental Health team can help guide you through this process or you can use this service on your own. Use the links below or reach out to Michelle Mooney, Katy Luke or Lizzi Esposito for help.
o English - Care Solace for Families
New - Bar Code Labels in Agendas or Take Home Folders
You may have noticed a new bar code label on your child's folder or agenda this week. This bar code is scannable by the kiosk at the front office and will streamline the check in and check out process for tardies and early dismissals. Please let us know if you have any questions!
Tolbert to Receive Proffer Funding for New Inclusive Playground
We’re thrilled to announce that Tolbert is set to welcome a brand-new, inclusive playground! Thanks to proffer funding from the town of Leesburg, this exciting project will enhance the lives of children and families in our school.
What You Need to Know:
Playground Features: The new playground will be thoughtfully designed to accommodate children of all abilities
Inclusivity: Our goal is to create a space where everyone feels welcome. Whether it’s a child with physical challenges or a curious explorer, this playground will foster connections and laughter.
Construction Timeline: Get ready to mark your calendars! Construction is scheduled to kick off next summer. We can’t wait to see the first shovels hit the ground.
Community Collaboration: We’re grateful for the collaborative efforts of the town of Leesburg and the LCPS School Board. Together, we’re making Tolbert an even better place to learn and play.
Grand Opening: Stay tuned for details about the grand opening celebration.
Way to go Tolbert - Niche School Rankings
Niche ranked Tolbert in the top 8% of Virginia's best elementary schools. Tolbert was ranked 87th out of 1,124 schools and was the only Leesburg elementary school to rank in the top 150.
Founded in 2002, Niche provides in-depth profiles on every school and college in America based on more than 140 million reviews and ratings provided by students and families.
Niche ranks elementary schools based on five criteria:
Academics Grade: Based on state assessment proficiency and survey responses on academics from students and parents. This counts for 50 percent of Niche’s evaluation.
Teachers Grade: Based on teacher salary, teacher absenteeism, state test results and survey responses on teachers from students and parents (20 percent).
District Overall Niche Grade: Based on rigorous analysis of academic and student-life data, along with reviews from students and parents (15 percent).
Culture & Diversity Grade: based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents (10 percent).
Parent/Student Surveys on Overall Experience: Niche survey responses scored on a 1-5 scale regarding the overall experience of students and parents from the school (5 percent).
Lightspeed
LCPS is offering a new, optional and free digital service for families called Lightspeed Parent Portal. This service allows parents/guardians to view a list of websites their student(s) are accessing when using their LCPS-issued Chromebook or laptop. Families who elect to use this service will receive weekly reports by email.
In addition, families can elect to temporarily suspend Internet access for their student(s) devices when they are not connected to the LCPS network (home, bus, etc.). Please note: Internet access cannot be suspended when a student is at school.
To sign up for Lightspeed Parent Portal, go to ParentVUE. From there:
Click on: “Student Information.”
From “Student Information,” opt in for Lightspeed Parent Portal under “Student Notifications and Permissions.” (Be sure to click the “Edit” button at the top of the screen.)
Choose “YES” from the drop-down menu “I am opting into receiving weekly emails regarding my student’s internet usage.”
For additional information and questions about Lightspeed, go to the Lightspeed Parent Portal website.
Daily Dismissal Changes
We ask that you always call the front office with any daily or permanent changes to your student’s dismissal plan. Please do this even if you have updated the dismissal plan in ParentVue. Please make your dismissal changes as early as possible. This gives the office a chance to notify the correct people. Thank you for assistance!
Applications for the Free/Reduced Meals Benefits for the School Year 2023-2024 are Available Now!
Please “apply online through the LINQ Connect portal (www.linqconnect.com).”
Just to let you know, you will receive an email from Titan School Solutions in response to your application. (It would take 72 hours or 3 working days to receive it.)
**We invite you to visit our School Nutrition Services website for the most updated information from our department**
Could you please let us know how we can help you? Our attention hours are 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Estimado(a) Padre/Madre,
Gracias por comunicarse con el departamento de Servicios de Nutrición Escolar.
Necesitamos que apliqye para el beneficios de las comidas para este nuevo añ escolar 2023-2024 (Cada inicio de año escolar debe aplicar).
Aplicaciones para la Comida Gratis/Reducida para el año escolar 2023-2024 están Disponibles YA!
Por favor, “aplique en línea por medio del portal LINQ Connect (www.linqconnect.com).”
En respuesta a su aplicación, recibirá un correo electrónico desde Titan School Solutions. (Podría tomar alrededor 72 horas o 3 días hábiles de trabajo.)
**Para poder acceder a información más actualizada de nuestro departamento, Servicios de Nutrición Escolar, lo invitamos a visitar nuestro sitio web.**
Si tiene alguna otra duda o pregunta, no dude en contactarnos.
En caso de tener alguna otra duda o pregunta, por favor no dude en comunicarse con nosostros.
Gracias,
Tanya Galofaro
Family Liaison
Attendance Reporting
We use ParentVue for all absence, tardy, and early dismissal reporting.
Parent Submitted Attendance Web Version
- Go to https://portal.lcps.org
- Click I am a parent.
- Enter your user name and password and click Login.
- Once you have logged into ParentVue, click on the Report Attendance button for the student.
- Enter the date of the absence, tardy, or early dismissal. The end date is optional.
- Note: The deadline for same-day early dismissals is 2:00 PM
- Choose the appropriate reason from the Select a Reason dropdown menu (Report Absence, Report Tardy, or Report Dismissal). Enter a BRIEF note. If reporting an early dismissal, enter the dismissal time in this field. Note: If reporting an absence due to illness, provide detailed symptoms.
- Optional: Upload a note from a physician or other health care provider.
- Click the Add Doctor's Note or Document button.
- Locate and select the document on your computer/device.
- Click Open.
- If you need to upload a different document, click the blue minus sign next to the document's name and repeat the process.
- Click Save. The attendance report is submitted to Tolbert for review and processing. If you need to make a change, please contact Tolbert.
Parent Submitted Attendance App Version
- Log into the ParentVUE mobile app.
- Tap Report Absence on the banner of the child who will be absent, tardy or has an early dismissal.
- Choose a Start Date and End Date (optional).
- Choose the appropriate reason from the Select Reason dropdown menu (Report Absence, Report Tardy or Report Dismissal).
- Enter a BRIEF note. If reporting an early dismissal, enter the dismissal time in this field. Note: If reporting an absence due to illness, provide detailed symptoms.
- Optional: Upload a note from a physician or other health care provider.
- Click the Add Doctor's Note or Document button.
- Locate and select the document on your computer/device.
- Click Open.
- If you need to upload a different document, click the blue minus sign next to the document's name and repeat the process.
- Click Save. The attendance report is submitted to Tolbert for review and processing. If you need to make a change, please contact Tolbert.