Potowmack Elementary Technology Team

In Loudoun County Schools, technology is an integrated skill and activity.  Unlike "special" content areas such as music, physical education, and art, computer activities are intended to be integrated with other content areas rather than function as a stand-alone discipline.  Individual teachers are responsible for content integration and technology-rich lessons, teaching Virginia's Technology SOLs.  The Instructional Facilitator of Technology (IFT) is available to assist teachers with lesson research, digital integration, planning and delivery.

As our society becomes ever dependent on technology, our goal is to model appropriate uses of technology to complete tasks across the curriculum in language arts, math, science, social studies and other disciplines.  This year, so far, Dr. Copeland is Potowmack's "Common Sense Media Digitally Certified Educator"; working with students on effective, safe and appropriate use of digital media.  Because of their dedication and hard work, Potowmack Elementary has become a "Common Sense Media Digitally Certified School".  We are dedicated to teaching digital literacy and citizenship to our students.  Our hope is to increase our certified teachers each year, and continue our excellence each academic year.  

Website Links Disclaimer

Many teachers have listed some of their favorite website links on their web pages. The content of these links is not controlled by Loudoun County Public Schools. While school staff reviews links when they are inserted, the content may change. If you find any linked home page content you consider inappropriate, please bring the matter to the attention of the building principal or IFT. Remember that the outside source Web page may link to other pages that have not been reviewed; explore at your own risk.

Welcome to your Common Sense Media resource page.

Please click on the appropriate picture to access more information about that issue. 

You can also visit Common Sense Media's website for more specific information and search options. 

Congratulations to Potowmack Elementary for becoming a Digitally certified School again for 2023-2024.  Dr. Copeland and Mrs. Rizalvo are also Potowmack's Common Sense Educators!  We are dedicated to teach digital literacy and citizenship to our students.

To learn more about this program, please visit the Common Sense Media's website, linked above. 

Parents can visit Common Sense Media's page to review Movies, Books, Games and more right here!

This site breaks down movies for parents so they know exactly what they are in for!  By clicking "See Full Details", parents get a written description and examples of each of the below.  

• Protect Private Information

• Respect Yourself and Others

• Stay Safe Online

• Stand up to Cyberbullying

• Balance the Time

If you hare having difficulty accessing ParentVUE, please contact Kristin Bashore, Potowmack's Administrar at 571-434-3270

In trying to help you, the parent, understand our new Phoenix Grade-book, I found that using the existing links and documents on the ParentVUE link most helpful.  The link can be accessed here on the right side of the screen under "Quick Links".

However, here are some tricks and tips to help you understand a bit more.  

• First, please be sure your contact is correct by selecting the blue tab labeled "My Account" and then the left gray tab that says "Update Account".  The information provided here will be the way that you are contacted through Phoenix Grade-book.  Any changes need to be made through here.  Teachers are unable to make changes for you.  

• When you log in, your home screen will look something like this.  It defaults to view the current Marking Period, however, just be sure you are where you need to be!  From here, select the subject you would like to view by clicking on the blue link.

• You will then be taken to this screen which is blank!  That's ok though!   You are currently in "Assignment View".  LCPS grades based on Standards (SOLs), so that is where grades will be located.  

• Simply select "Standards View" on the right in order to view graded items.  Once here, you will be able to view details regarding grades and assignments.

•  You will now see the subject you are viewing on the left white screen (which is discussed in the first photo), and tot he immediate right you will see the Standards (SOLs).  To see details, click on a Standard (link).  This will give you a lot of information!

I hope this helps a bit.  If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact your child's teacher or myself here! 

If you are a 5th Grader and would like to be part of our News Show Crew for the 2024-2025 school year, please read this letter (letter will be linked soon!!!) and complete the application.  

If you are unable to print this at home, please see Mrs. Rizalvo, Mrs. Jackson or Mrs. Hedlund for one.  

Please be sure you read all of this information and return the application no later than September 10, 2021.  

Please note:  There are various leadership opportunities this year for 5th graders.  You will only be able to participate in ONE leadership program.  Please apply for all that you are interested in, but please know that this is the case.

If you have any questions, please e-mail Mrs. Rizalvo, Mrs. Hedlund or Mrs. Jackson.