The Raven's Nest

The Raven's Nest: News and Information for Ravensworth Families


Veteran's Day with Mrs. Sloan

To celebrate Veteran's Day, Ravensworth's new librarian, Mrs. Sloan, reads a book to first grade students about how Veteran's Day became a holiday and why we honor our beloved Veterans.  Happy Veteran's Day to all of our Ravensworth Vets, and we thank you for your service!

Sloan

PTA Bingo Night Friday, November 17 

Bingo Night is always a fun event for our Ravensworth Families! Please consider attending Bingo Night on Friday, November 17. Pre-ordered pizza will be available from 6 pm to 7 pm in the cafeteria, and bingo will be from 7 pm to 8:30 pm.  If you are interested in more details or in pre-ordering pizza, please see the PTA website.   http://www.ravensworthpta.org/


Family Life Education Parent Preview Night

Wednesday, November 15, at 5:30pm in the Library, Ravensworth will host a Parent Preview Night for the Family Life Education (FLE) instruction that will take place over the coming months in all grade levels.  Teachers will be on hand to discuss the grade level FLE curriculum with you. This is a PARENT ONLY meeting.


Archibald

Ms.Archibald's 4th Grade

In all grade levels, math word problems can be tricky for students! Ms. Archibald helps students transfer their reading skills to math word problems so her students can easily figure out what the mathematical word problem is essentially asking them to do.


Reminder: Impact Aid Form

Quick reminder that Impact Aid forms are due to your child's teacher by November 17. We are grateful for the many forms that have already been returned, and are hoping for a 100% return date by November 17. Thank you for your cooperation with this Federal Requirement.


Is Homework a Hassle in Your House?

Ravensworth's Mental Health Team and FCPS Parent Liaison, Melanie Crosby Hardy, are presenting a parent information session about homework. Topics discussed will be ideas to build motivation, steps to homework success, time management, and more! 

The Helping Children with Homework session will be Thursday, November 16 at 5 pm in the Ravensworth Library.