RVES News and Notes 1.24.20

SCHOOL NEWS: Monday and Tuesday are teacher workdays - NO SCHOOL

SAVE THE DATE:  On Friday, February 21 at 9:15am I will have my first Principal's Coffee of the year. We are going to have a brief presentation on Digital Citizenship, then I will talk about some school initiatives, and will end by taking questions.  We will have coffee and snacks in room 169.  I will also broadcast through Facebook Live.

WELCOME to Some New Staff:

  • Ashley Shelton - Art Teacher - She is replacing Mrs. Consumano who had her baby last week.
  • Hannah Riddle - 3rd Grade Teacher - She is replacing Mrs. Canny
  • Dajah Nolan - counselor - She will be a substitute for Mrs. Parkhurst while she is out with her baby

PTA NEWS:

GETTING READY FOR BINGO: It’s that time of year, PAJAMA BLIZZARD BINGO!! Please send in your new and in good condition items to be used as prizes for Bingo, we have 30 baskets to fill. Children’s Toys, Movies, Books, Sports Equipment, Kitchenware, Games, Gift Cards, Pet Supplies, you got it, you don’t need it, we will take it! We could also use your services and business sponsorship. You teach music? You tutor? What a great way to get your name out there!

PAPA JOHN’S PIZZA CARDS: SALE ENDS TODAY! Visit https://rvespta.ptboard.com/home to purchase online 

For $15.00 you can purchase a Papa John’s Pizza card and help raise money for the PTA.  This card allows you to get one free pizza for every large pizza you purchase, up to 52 times before 12/31/2020!

NEW THIS YEAR-ONLINE ORDERS AND DELIVERY ARE NOW AVAILABLE WITH YOUR CARD!

RESTAURANT NIGHTS: 

Panera Spirit Event / Fundraiser: 6230 W Rolling Road, West Springfield

Friday, February 7; 4:00-8:00pm, Kick off the weekend with an easy meal from Panera! Whether you want warm soup, a fresh salad, a tasty sandwich or mac and cheese, Panera has something for everyone in the family (and amazing baked goods, too!) Bring the flyer (coming home in Friday Folders on January 31) or show it on your phone when you pay and Rolling Valley will receive 20% of the proceeds! 

SAVE THE DATE:

ROLLING VALLEY FUNDRAISING NIGHT AT CHUCK E. CHEESE!  Friday, March 20; 3-9pm, Join us for a special event at Chuck E. Cheese in Fairfax and up to 20% of all proceeds from play points, food and merchandise will be donated to the RVES PTA! Watch for more details! 

MOVIE NIGHTS: Join us for a FREE showing of PETS 2 on Friday, January 31st in the school cafeteria.  Doors open at 6pm and the movie starts at 6:15pm.  Pizza and snacks are available for purchase and the popcorn is FREE

If you would like to volunteer to assist with serving pizza or making/distributing popcorn, please click the link below.  Thank you for helping to make this free community event a success! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080b4daea82ba5fc1-movie

GLOBAL LANGUAGE CLASSES: The after-school language classes offered at Rolling Valley through the Global Plus - FCPS program are listed below.

Foster a strong foundation in language learning with curricula that address the needs of different skill levels: first-time learners to heritage speakers. For any questions, please contact the PTA's after school language rep at sonjapotter@gmail.com.  All class offerings use online registration and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be aware that some classes will not run if there are insufficient students. If this is the case, your money will be refunded.  

Spanish Kindergarten  Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15  2/4 - 3/24  8 sessions $173

Register: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus  code GP07008-0002

Spanish Grades 1-3  Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15  2/4 - 3/24  8 sessions $173

Register: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus  code GP07118-0011

Spanish Grades 4-6  Tuesdays 4:15 - 5:15  2/4 - 3/24  8 sessions $173

Register: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/global-plus  code GP07218-0006

BOX TOPS and AMAZON SMILE: The PTA’s easiest fundraisers!

  •         Box Tops (www.btfe.com): Collect and bring them to school or download the new app and simply scan your store receipt.
  •         Amazon Smile (https://smile.amazon.com/): Log-in to the website with your usual amazon account and designate Rolling Valley Elementary School as your preferred charity for rewards.

You don’t need to be a member of the RVES family to use any of these fundraisers, so family, friends, and neighbors can help too!