End oF Year Awards Ceremony (Grade 5)
Congrats to our 5th grade students! Cheer on your Bellevue student at our end of year awards ceremony. Parents and caretakers must check in at the main office upon arrival.
End oF Year Awards Ceremony (K)
Congrats to our Kindergarten students! Cheer on your Bellevue student at our end of year awards ceremony. Parents and caretakers must check in at the main office upon arrival.
The FLYING Squirrels Go Nuts for Reading!
Take me out to the ball game! Join us on May 28 as the Richmond Flying Squirrels Go Nuts for Reading at The Diamond! Congrats to the Bellevue students whose reading success earned them a free ticket to the May 28 Richmond Flying Squirrels baseball game against the Harrisburg Senators. Students can celebrate their accomplishments and walk in the pre-game parade with Nutzy and Nutasha. The gates open at 5pm, the parade starts at 5:15pm, and first pitch is at 6:35pm. All tickets are GA, and no seats are reserved. Bellevue will try to sit in section 205. Parents, caregivers, teachers, and staff – get your tickets here and join us for a fun night!
End oF Year Awards Ceremony (grades 1-4)
Congrats to our 1st – 4th grade students! Cheer on your Bellevue student at our end of year awards ceremony. Parents and caretakers must check in at the main office upon arrival.
Unity Day
House Afi & House Kuchonga – it’s time to take the spotlight on May 28th at 12:30 PM. Get ready to show your house pride!
Afi: Blaze in Red, Lead Ahead!
Kuchonga: Show your Green, Rule the Scene!
House Jinshu & House Lago: pick a side and show school pride! Wear red or green (or both!) and strut your stuff in the house fashion show!
House parents of Kuchonga & Afi students: Join your child’s house for the Unity Day games! Please check in at the main office upon arrival.
Coffee at the Castle
All families are welcome and strongly encouraged to attend our last Coffee at the Castle of the school year. We will meet at Bellevue at 7:30am. Be sure to check in at the office upon arrival.
Summer is Calling Spirit Week
Monday, May 26
Memorial Day – No School!
Tuesday, May 27
Pajama Day
Get comfy in your school-appropriate pajamas
Wednesday, May 28
Unity Day
Represent your house with pride and enthusiasm
Thursday, May 29
School Spirit Day
Wear school colors or gear to celebrate the final countdown together
Friday, May 30 – Last Day of School!
Peace Out Day (& Water Day)
Wear sunglasses, tie-dye or summer gear to say "peace out" to the school year. Friday is also Water Day – send students with water shoes, a towel, and a change of clothes.
Wing It! A Musical About Taking Risks and Taking Flight
Bellevue’s Kindergarten and 1st Graders proudly present, Wing It! A Musical About Taking Risks and Taking Flight! You won’t want to miss it.
Night at the Museum
Bring the whole family to enjoy one of our favorite events of the year – Night at the Museum! This fun night will feature:
• Interactive museums from around the city
• Special musical performances
• Family membership giveaways
• Food, concessions for sale, games, music, raffles and more!
We do need volunteers for the event, so sign up for a volunteer slot today!
Walk & Roll to School Day
What a fun way to start the day! Meet up with other Bellevue families in the morning and head to school by foot or on wheels. Meet us at the pocket park between Jefferson, Clay, and 23rd Streets at 7:15 am. Just listen for the music!
Teacher Appreciation Week
It's Teacher Appreciation Week and we're celebrating with a Bellevue Board Game Bonanza. Let’s show our teachers and staff some love!
Monday
Uno Reverse the Love
Surprise your teacher with a heartfelt note, reversing the usual roles. Tell them what you can teach them. Bonus: a bright card or colorful sticky notes
Tuesday
Candyland: You're the Sweetest
Treat your teachers to their favorite candy, chocolate bar, or a "sweet" thank you note.
Wednesday
Monopoly Money Madness
Gift your teacher a small "jackpot" surprise, like a scratch-off lottery ticket, a bath bomb, or gift card
Thursday
Scrabble Some Love
Give your teacher a note or card using fun Scrabble-style letters or spell out a compliment with a mini word puzzle!
Friday
Operation: Fuel the Fun
Energize your teacher with a bag of popcorn, chips, or trail mix to keep them powered through the day.
Garden Beautification Day
Join us Saturday morning as we dig in and clean up Bellevue’s outdoor spaces. From mulching the school grounds to repairing the raised garden beds, we can all pitch in and help Bellevue look beautiful for Spring. Gloves, tools, and refreshments will be provided. We’ll see you there rain or shine!
Richmond Kickers Fundraiser for Bellevue
Up the Roos! Mark your calendars because this is a fun night for the whole family! Watch your Richmond Kickers play Greenville Triumph SC on May 2nd at City Stadium. Bonus? $7 of every ticket sold via this link will directly benefit Bellevue! The match starts at 7PM and gates open 60 minutes before kickoff.
Field Day
April 18 is Field Day for Bellevue students! Students should wear their house shirt color, weather-appropriate active wear, and tennis shoes (no sandals, flip flops or crocs). Parents and caregivers are welcome to attend but must sign in and receive a badge at the Bellevue office prior to joining the fun.
Grades K-2: 9am – 11am
Grades 3-5: 11:30am – 1:30pm
Ready, Tech, Go!
Ready, Tech, Go! Join us in the library for Coffee at the Castle with guest speaker, Dwayne Bennett. We’ll be discussing youth and technology. This event is supported by AT&T and will include refreshments and giveaways. RSVP here.
Lucky You Dance
The PTA is sponsoring the Lucky You Dance for Bellevue students. This special event gives our kids a chance to hit the dance floor and celebrate all their accomplishments this school year. Volunteers are needed – sign up here.
Church Hill Irish Festival
The Church Hill Irish Festival is a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend event that takes place at the intersection of 25th and Broad Streets. A portion of the sales from the Festival are generously donated to the Bellevue PTA, so we make sure to help the organizers by volunteering at the event. Feel free to sign up for a time slot or two (list Bellevue PTA as your affiliation) and join in on the weekend fun!
Church Hill Irish Festival
The Church Hill Irish Festival is a fun-filled, family-friendly weekend event that takes place at the intersection of 25th and Broad Streets. A portion of the sales from the Festival are generously donated to the Bellevue PTA, so we make sure to help the organizers by volunteering at the event. Feel free to sign up for a time slot or two (list Bellevue PTA as your affiliation) and join in on the weekend fun!
4th & 5th Grade Musical
Let’s support our 4th and 5th graders as they perform their Black History Month Musical, The Spark: A Journey Through The Delta. The performance will begin at 6:00pm in the Bellevue Auditorium. All friends and families welcome!
Honor Roll Awards Ceremony
Cheer on your Bellevue student at the first semester honor roll awards ceremony. Parents and caretakers must register beforehand to attend. Stay tuned for details.
100th Day of School!
We’re celebrating the 100th day of school for our dragons! Here are some ways you can participate:
• Wear a shirt decorated with 100 items
• Dress up like a 100 year old man or woman
• Wear a necklace with 100 beads
• Bring in 100 items (items must fit into a small plastic bag)
But, most importantly, show up for school and enjoy your accomplishments this school year! We’re proud of you!
Winter Concert
Come support our second and third graders as they share what they've been working on during music class with their annual concert performances. It's always a treat! Hot cocoa will be served by the PTA and we’ll need some volunteers! Sign up today!
Family movie night
Please note: This event has been postponed due to weather. Stay tuned for a new date.
Join us for a fun outdoor movie night! Grab your blankets and chairs and cozy up under the stars with other Bellevue families. Concessions will be available.
Bellevue Harvest Festival
Celebrate the Fall season with our annual Harvest Fest! Wear your favorite costumes and explore the halls of Bellevue. Spooky or Sweet, you decide how you Trick or Treat! We'll have games, prizes and surprises! You don't want to miss it!
We do need volunteers too help set up, run and break down the event. There are lots of time slots and opportunities available – sign up and help out today.
Union Market Benefit Night
Our neighbors over at Union Market are hosting a benefit night. 10% of all restaurant sales from 3pm to close will be given to Bellevue! It’d be a great place to stop by before or after our Harvest Fest. Enjoy a fantastic meal and support our dragons!
Walk and Roll To School Day
What a fun way to start the day! Meet up with other Bellevue families in the morning and head to school by foot or on wheels. Meet us at the pocket park between Jefferson, Clay, and 23rd Streets at 7:15 am. Just listen for the music!
RVA East End Festival
The RVA East End Festival, a celebration of music and the arts supporting Richmond Public Schools (RPS) is a free family event for the entire RVA community. The event will feature performances by local professionals including members of the Richmond Symphony, the Celebration Male Chorus, and the Dap Mallory Band, among many others. The artistic talents of some RPS students will also be on display, including Bellevue Elementary first and second graders, who will be performing How Does Your Garden Groove? at 10:45am. Enjoy music, food vendors
and more!
Back to School Night
Head back to school to meet your child’s teachers and get the scoop on how they spend their day. The event starts with a presentation by Bellevue's Principal Hines and Assistant Principal Penn, followed by a brief PTA update. Families will then be able to meet their child's teacher, visit their classroom, check out the Encore rooms, and receive information from local businesses and organizations.
Bonus: The PTA will be providing free pizza slices!
Hangout on the Hill
Church Hill unites! Meet and socialize with families from Bellevue, Chimborazo, and Henry L. Marsh Elementary Schools. Local organizations will be on hand to provide information and answer questions.
First Day of School Cheering
Hip Hip Hooray! Kick off the new school year as we celebrate and cheer on our 2024-25 Bellevue dragons! It's going to be a great school year.