 Upcoming Events
Feb 14th to 23rd – Virtual Book Fair with READ
Feb 16th – Run Fit Kidz Registration Opens
Feb 21st– Student Holiday – Washington’s Birthday and President’s Day
Feb 23rd – Pop-Up READ Book Fair at Ravensworth Pool (3:20 pm)
Feb 23rd to March 6th – Read for Ravensworth Read -a-Thon
Feb 26th – Open House for Elementary Language Arts Basal Resources
March 3rd – 2-Hour Early Release (Students Dismiss at 1:20 pm)
March 4th– Staff Development Day (No School for Students)
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
A Message from Mrs. Aspuria
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Recently during our afternoon dismissal we have since an increase in the number of cars that are parking in no parking zones on Nutting Drive. Please do not double-park or put your hazard lights on as you wait for your child to come out of the Kiss and Ride/Walker door. You are endangering your child’s safety as well as all our Ravensworth students. We encourage you to use the Kiss and Ride loop for the safety of all our students.
We are currently working with the FCPS Safe Routes to School Coordinator to look at solutions. We are in need of parent volunteers to serve on this committee. If you are interested please email Maria Benitez at mbbenitez@fcps.edu.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Contact Tracing
While the Virginia Department of Health shifted the expectation for contact tracing in schools to only on outbreaks, the CDC continues to indicate that contact tracing, in combination with testing, wearing a well-fitting mask, and quarantine and isolation, are effective strategies to identify people with COVID-19 (cases) and to reduce transmission.
FCPS has and continues to implement CDC recommendations, to the greatest extent practicable, to prevent or reduce the spread of COVID-19 in schools and to foster the continuation of in-person learning for students and staff. As a result, FCPS will continue contact tracing until further notice.
The following changes went into effective 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 4:
- FCPS Pause (Close Contact) Letter includes quarantine guidance and replaces the FCHD quarantine email to families
- FCPS Student Quarantine Exemption and Attestation Form replaces the FCHD Vaccine Verification Survey (Will be embedded in the FCPS Pause Letter and available on the FCPS webpage, physical copies will be available if needed)
Monitoring COVID-19 cases is critical to maintaining a safe in-person learning environment for all students. Please continue to let us know if your child has tested positive for COVID-19 or may be a close contact. We will work with you through the process to return your child to the classroom as quickly as possible.
 Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar Series for PreK-2 Families
- 3/11/22: Supporting Self-Regulation Development in Early Learners
- 4/22/22: Supporting Healthy Habits & Routines in Early Learners
- 5/20/22: Growing through Tough Moments in Early Learners
There are so many ways children learn and develop throughout early childhood. Relationships, habits, and even challenges can become rich opportunities to teach and foster lifelong learning and skills for our children. Learn more about how self-regulation, executive functioning, and routines can help your children learn and develop.
- Laura Thieman, LCSW, MPH, RPT- FCPS Social Worker Supervisor, Region 3
- Amy Sheldon, MEd, MSW, LCSW - FCPS Preschool Mental Health Clinician, Early Childhood Assessment Team
- Lori Kraden, FCPS Educational Specialist, Behavior Intervention Services
Fridays 10-11:30 a.m.
Register for Supporting Early Learners: Growing the Caregiver’s Toolbox: A Webinar for PreK-2 Families
Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online January 31 through February 28, 2022. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/36853. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet available at the following link: https://forms.gle/NyDax8N3NXQBp1mh8. Hard copies of instructional materials will also be available in the lobby of Willow Oaks Administrative Center.
Willow Oaks is open each business day from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and extended hours will be provided until 7:00 p.m. on the following days: February 17, and February 24, 2022. All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Saturday Open House for Elementary Language Arts Basal Resources
The Elementary Language Arts Office will host an Open House for public review of the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resources on Saturday, February 26, 2022 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.). We welcome the FCPS community and staff to join us at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center to view the print materials under consideration for adoption in the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.
Materials are located in the FCPS Willow Oaks lobby and members of the Elementary Language Arts team will be available to greet visitors.
2022 CTE Summer Camp Information
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning an engaging summer enrichment program for students. For current 2nd – 6th graders we have Tech Adventure Camp.
PTA News
Virtual Book Fair with READ
Monday, February 14th to Wednesday, February 23rd
Pop-Up Sale Wednesday, February 23rd
The Ravensworth PTA is excited to partner with Arlington nonprofit Read Early and Daily (READ) to host a virtual book fair from Monday, February 14th to Wednesday, February 23rd. A pop-up, in person book sale will take place after school on Wednesday, February 23rd. This is a great way to get a new book for the Ravensworth Read-A-Thon and support the PTA.
Beginning February 14th, you can browse and order books at www.readearlyanddaily.org/ravensworth-book-fair.
About Read Early and Daily (READ)
READ’s mission is to ensure that vulnerable young children in our community have new, quality, culturally relevant, and free books that are mirrors and windows into their everyday lives and communities. When you buy a book at the book fair, your purchase will directly support our school as well as our local community. You can learn more about READ here: https://www.readearlyanddaily.org/.
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. (Price is $20). You can order by clicking on the following link: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/LookupJob?jobNumber=4882622
Read for Ravensworth Read-a-Thon February 23rd to March 6th
Read for Ravensworth is back for our second school wide read-a-thon! You and your family are invited to join us for a mystery themed read-a-thon filled with exciting and interactive reading fun. Stay tuned for more details!
Run Fit Kidz registration opens Wednesday, February 16th
Back by popular demand. Run Fit Kidz registration opened today Wednesday, February 16th at 8:00 AM and is open to grades 2 through 6th (interested 1st graders can contact corky@runfitkidz.com). The cost is $100 per participant which includes the 4k. (processing fees and payment options found on the website) Classes will be Tuesdays after school from 3:25 to 4:40 PM starting March 22nd and going to May 17th. Registration is at www.runfitkidz.com.
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).
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!
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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