 Upcoming Events
Nov 29th – Dec 3rd – Book Fair Open – School Library
- After-school hours, 3:30 – 5:30 pm Nov 29th through Dec 2nd
Nov 29th – Hanukkah begins at sunset Nov 28th and continues through Dec 6th
Dec 8th – Cultural/Religious Observance – Bodhi Day
Dec 16th – PTA Spirit Day – Panera, 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Dec 20th – 31st – Winter Break
Jan 3rd – Students Return to School
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
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 Andrea Trumbull, AART, astrumbull@fcps.edu, no later than December 15th.
The window to submit an AAP Level IV Referral Form is the first day of school through December 15th, 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 by emailing Andrea Trumbull, AART, astrumbull@fcps.edu. 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 meeting.
PTA Book Fair
The PTA is hosting the Scholastic Book Fair at Ravensworth in the Library. Online Fair dates are Nov 23rd – Dec 3rd. In-Person Fair dates are Nov 29th – Dec 3rd. The online book fair can be reached at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/ravensworth. You can setup your ewallet now. This is a safe, cashless way to shop the fair. The ewallet is easy to setup using this link eWallet. Funds are immediately available for use at both the in-school and online Book Fair. Plus, family and friends can contribute too! Create an ewallet account before Dec 3rd.
There are limited after school hours:
Nov 29th 3:30 – 5:30 pm Pre-K and Kindergarten Families
Nov 30th 3:30 – 5:30 pm 1st and 2nd Grade Families
Dec 1st 3:30 – 5:30 pm 3rd and 4th Grade Families
Dec 2nd 3:30 – 5:30 pm 5th and 6th Grade and ALL Faculty/Staff Families
COVID-19 Screening Testing for Students
Voluntary COVID-19 screening of students will take place at Ravensworth on Mondays from 12:00-2:00 pm only for students for whom we have received parent consent. This is a new day and time. There is no need to let us know that you do not provide consent.
Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Did you know military-connected students experience different “seasons” as they navigate their school years?
Using tools from her book, “Seasons of My Military Student,” Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman will offer relevant support for the start of the school year.
Highlights include:
- Mental Health of Military-Connected Kids and Teens
- Storms in Any Season- What parents need to know about
- Deployments, Injuries, Separations, and Loss
- Known and little-known resources for military families to get you through storms and everyday life
- How to Prepare for an Off-Cycle Move
Join Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman for our second of a 4-part series supporting military-connected families.
Friday, December 3, 2021, 10:00-11:30 am
Register for Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
FCPS Cares
FCPS CARES is an opportunity for staff, parents, students, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others. Every month, a nominated employee from each region and Central Offices will be recognized as an FCPS CARES of the Month recipient. We’ll share their names in Employee News, and they will also have access to a new FCPS CARES banner for their profile photo in Outlook. Watch this video to learn more about FCPS CARES. We also encourage you to acknowledge a staff member who has gone above and beyond! We love our Ravensworth staff members, let's tell them how we feel!
Positivity Project
This week’s trait is Kindness. You are generous to others, and you are never too busy to help out. You enjoy doing good deeds for other people. Kind people think about the needs and feelings of other people, and then act to help those people. Kind people are selfless.
Parents can learn more about P2 https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/. Enjoy discussing this week's Character Strength with your children at home!
PTA News
PTA Cyber Security Presentation
The PTA is hosting an internet safety presentation THIS FRIDAY, DEC 3rd at 7:00 pm. This will be a virtual event. We are happy to have our presenters, Stephanie Hampton and Erin Burke, give their time and knowledge to us, as they both work in the Cyber Crimes unit for the Department of Homeland Security. There will be pertinent information given and we all need to be well-informed when it comes to our children’s online safety!
Please be advised that this is recommended for adults only.
The Google meet link is https://meet.google.com/sji-ktve-dtu
We look forward to learning with you!
PTA School Supplies Program Provides Staff with Additional Wipes and Hand Sanitizer
The student School Supply program had extra credits and provided classroom staff with additional hand wipes and hand sanitizer. Thanks PTA!!!
PTA Yearbook
Want to capture those memories? Childhood doesn't last forever! Celebrate this year at Ravensworth Elementary School by ordering your 2021-2022 Ravensworth Yearbook. On sale for only $18 until January 31st, 2022. (After that they go up to $20). You can order by clicking on the following link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=4882622
Get Your Spirit Wear Today!
Check out the PTA MemberHub website at https://ravensworth.new.memberhub.store to purchase Spirit Wear items and/or join the PTA; youth and adult sizes are available for the items. Contact Dori Sophia at spiritwear@ravensworthpta.org if you have any questions. Show your Raven pride!
Join the PTA or Renew Your Membership
Now is the time to join the PTA or renew your membership! Your annual membership fees directly support the programs at the school. You can join the PTA here https://ravensworth.memberhub.store/store?category=Memberships ($10 individual and $20 family).
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Follow Ravensworth on Social Media
Are you connected to Ravensworth Elementary School and the Ravensworth PTA on Social Media? The PTA’s Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/ravensworthelementarypta and the school’s accounts are https://www.facebook.com/RavensworthElementary and https://twitter.com/RavensworthES
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