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SCHOOL NEWS:
Holiday Coming Up: If your family will be absent on Monday or Tuesday next week, please call the attendance line ASAP and report the absence so we know. 703-923-2727 Wednesday 11/23, Thursday 11/24 and Friday 11/25 are school holidays next week. Happy Thanksgiving!
A wonderful way to give thanks to a RVES staff member: Give them a shout out by completing this form: https://forms.gle/J6k88Mq7r1NL7get5
December 1: School Portrait Retakes
Reminder: Window for AAP Level IV (full-time) Referrals to Close December 15, 2021 Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time advanced academic programs (level IV AAP services) may submit the AAP Level IV Referral Form to Melissa Slye at moslye@fcps.edu no later than December 15.
The window to submit an AAP Level IV Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15, annually. Forms for full-time and part-time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Level IV services can be accepted.
Submitting a referral form for AAP Level IV will initiate a process that begins at the local school and is then completed at the central office level. Our school will put together a portfolio that includes multiple data which are considered holistically. At the central office level, a committee of professionals from various schools review materials to determine eligibility for level IV placement. Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of the portfolio that was submitted after they are submitted to the central selection committee.
Referrals for AAP Levels II-III (part-time services) are screened at the local school.
For more information, there are parent presentations available on the FCPS AAP website (under “Presentations”) that contain information similar to our fall parent information meetings at Rolling Valley.
Due November 23: OUTSTANDING School Employee Awards: Nominations are now open!
To submit a nomination for Rolling Valley School Outstanding Employee in one of these categories, please complete through this Google form. This is a time to recognize our many amazing staff here at RVES!
You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements.
Outstanding Teacher Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Leader Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 23, 2021
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Walker at amwalker@fcps.edu.
PTA NEWS:
PJ DAY FOR KINDERGARTEN…Congratulations to kindergarten for winning the PTA membership challenge...they will be getting a PJ Day on Tuesday, November 23! You can still join the PTA if you haven’t yet - just click here: https://rvespta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=2209&form=1
TEACHERS’ FAVORITE THINGS: The PTA has sent a survey to our teachers and staff to find out about their favorite things and make shopping for holiday gifts a little easier. Watch your email next week for the list!
CALLING ALL ASPIRING YOU TUBERS! Would your student like to record a 15-30 second video to help promote one of our upcoming spirit events (Bertucci’s, etc.)? If so, email Corey Boone, the PTA's Spirit Events Chairperson, at boone.corey@gmail.com for details - note that videos will be posted on RVES social media platforms and/or sent out via email.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
TODAY, Friday, November 19; 6:00am-10:00pm; Spirit Week @ Chick-fil-A in Burke! Stop by for breakfast, lunch or dinner from Chick-fil-A (Burke location, near Kohl's) and RVES will receive a portion of the proceeds! Be sure to mention "Rolling Valley Elementary School Spirit Week" in order for us to get credit!
Thursday, December 9; 11:00am-10:00pm; Spirit Event @ Bertucci’s! Enjoy Italian favorites at Bertucci’s at 6525 Frontier Drive in Springfield and 15% of proceeds will be donated to RVES! Present the flyer that will come home in Friday Folders, show it on your phone OR enter the code 573-111-152 if you’re ordering online. Valid on to-go and dine-in orders.
Papa John's 40/10 Give Back! EVERY Wednesday during the 2021-2022 school year, you can receive 40% off all menu prices at Papa John's - plus, Rolling Valley will receive 10% of the proceeds! Simply use the code RVES4010 when you order online or by phone. Offer is valid through 6/8/22 at Papa John's in West Springfield.
BOX TOPS and AMAZON SMILE: The PTA’s easiest fundraisers!
- Box Tops (www.boxtops4education.com): Collect and bring them to school or download the app and simply scan your store receipt.
- Amazon Smile (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 these fundraisers, so family, friends and neighbors can help too!
PTA Questions/Comments? Email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com
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