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SCHOOL NEWS: We were so happy to welcome back our Reading Swap tradition this year!
School Social Worker Week - thank you Amanda Gonzales.
REMINDER: Ms. Boland's Principal Evaluation Survey: This spring all Rolling Valley parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations and professionalism. Understanding that this has been another unusual year, the impacts of COVID-19 will be taken into consideration when reviewing the feedback.
The questionnaire will be collected online between March 7 and March 18. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter!
Free National Parks Pass for Military-Connected Families
National Parks Passes: Did you know military families get free admission to all National Parks? They do! These passes usually cost over $100, but military families can enter for free. Just show a military ID at the park entrance. You can also camp overnight at National Parks, (usually with a reservation in advance). Our family has camped at National Parks to save money during a cross-country PCS move.
Spring Break and Summer Camps Enrolling (Fairfax Park Authority)
We know it’s cold outside, but it’s already time to think about things to do over Spring Break and during the Summer months. Fairfax Park Authority has published their Spring Break and Camp Guide 2022. You can read the guide online here.
Resources for Military Families
FCPS Parent Resource Center Webinar (December 2021 -Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Did you know military-connected students experience different “seasons” as they navigate their school years?.
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
View the webinar on YouTube here
Other Military Family Resources
Moving soon? Need some help with school transition? Contact Mary Beth Vaughn, our registrar and military parent, at mevaughn@fcps.edu.
Helping Children Cope with Anxiety: In case you missed it, the West Springfield Pyramid elementary counselors sponsored a virtual event focused on how parents can support children with anxiety with keynote speaker Rachel Bailey. You can view the recorded presentation here.
With a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Rachel Bailey has taught thousands of parents and children tools for improving behavior, motivation, resilience, and self-esteem through her podcasts, speaking engagements, and parenting programs. Following the workshop, Rachel and our panel of FCPS school counselors, psychologists, and social workers will answer questions from parents. More information about the presentation will be coming soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars and plan on joining us for this important workshop.
Shout Out a Staff Member: It's the perfect time of year to tell your RVES teacher you love them! Go here: https://forms.gle/tua2YWVD3hqhSvxN9
Immunization Clinic: The State of Virginia requires immunizations for entry into kindergarten, 7th grade, 12th grade, and when transferring into FCPS. The Fairfax County Health Department will be offering a special immunization clinic for Fairfax County students to complete their school vaccine requirements (the COVID-19 vaccine is not a required vaccine).
The clinic will be held on Saturday, March 12, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Annandale District Office, 7611 Little River Turnpike, #400-E, Annandale, VA 22003. Appointments are required.
To make an appointment, call 703-246-7100.
PTA NEWS:
THE RVES ONLINE AUCTION: SUNDAY, MARCH 27-FRIDAY, APRIL 1! The RVES Online Auction is getting closer! During this event, you will have the opportunity to bid on items including experiences, gift cards, themed baskets, mystery boxes and more…all from the comfort of your own home! All proceeds will go to the Rolling Valley PTA. We're ready to reveal a few of the amazing items that you'll be able to bid on...
- Solo Stove Bonfire Ultimate Bundle (value=$969)
- Night for 10 at Bobby McKey's Dueling Piano Bar (value=$400)
- Principal for the Morning (value=priceless!)
There's SO much more, and we'll be sharing more items in the coming weeks! Also, if you or your business/workplace would like to donate an item, please contact Samantha Rank at Samylee00@gmail.com.
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES! The following PTA sponsored after-school class is open for registration. Register online using the link below. Please be aware that the class will not run if there are insufficient students. If this is the case, your money will be refunded. For scholarship information, or to apply for a scholarship, please contact Dr. Boland as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s After-School Programs Coordinator, Lisa Callahan, at: lisa.callahan27@gmail.com
RunFit Kidz: Grades 2-6
FRIDAYS 7:45 - 9:00 a.m. Field 3/25- 5/20 = 8 sessions $99
Details Here: RunFit Kidz Flyer Link
Register: runfitkidz.com
MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, March 14; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA Meeting (Virtual) Join us online for the March PTA meeting! The link will be sent in next week’s email.
Monday, March 14 - Wednesday, March 16; Evenings; Spirit Event @ Rice & Spice: Enjoy delicious Thai food from Rice & Spice in Kingstowne (6466 Landsdowne Ctr. Drive, Alexandria) and Rolling Valley will receive a % of the proceeds! Order online at: www.ricespiceva.com
- On March 14 & 15, dine in or get takeout from the restaurant. Be sure to mention the fundraiser or put the code "RVES" in the special instructions if you order online.
- On March 16, you can pick up your order in the RVES parking lot at 7pm! For the parking lot pick-up option, you must place your order by 3pm that day. Be sure to put "Wednesday delivery at RVES" in the special instructions if you choose this option!
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.
SEPTA (SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA) NEWS:
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTA'S March Meeting & Presentation - Tuesday, March 15th at 7pm. The nominating committee will announce the 2022-2023 slate of officers. Presentation details TBA.
SEPTA Officer Nominations Now Open! Interested in joining SEPTA's leadership team next year? Check out the position descriptions and fill out the nomination form at this link: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/officer-nominations/ Deadline for applications is March 8th!
Special Education Conference: FCPS’s 17th Annual Special Education Conference will be held virtually on Saturday, March 26, with a combination of synchronous (live) and asynchronous (recorded) sessions supporting the conference's theme: Bringing our Inclusive Community Together: Affirming, Assessing, Advancing. Welcoming ceremonies, guest speakers, FCPS presentations, and an exhibit hall are included. Registration for this free conference is now open online.
- Parents and community members will be able to register online.
- FCPS educators, administrators, and preservice teachers will be able to register online and earn recertification points for attending the conference.
- Individuals needing foreign language interpretation (Spanish, Amharic, Arabic, and Korean), American Sign Language (ASL), or Cued Language Transliterator (CLT) interpreters for the live sessions may request this on the registration form.
Register here: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/special-education-instruction/special-education-conference-2022
For questions please contact specialedconf@fcps.edu.
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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