RVES News and Notes 5.27.22

WSHS

SCHOOL NEWS:

We welcomed back many WSHS seniors, two from Mount Vernon HS and one from Fairfax HS today!  Congrats to all of them.  Lewis HS does their grad walk next Friday, June 3 around 9:15.  

Inadvertent fire alarm today: Today one of our fire alarms was accidentally pulled.  Students and staff exited the building quickly and quietly - and it counts for our May firedrill!

End of year medication pick up:  Just a reminder, all medications in the health room must be picked up no later than 1pm on June 10th, the last day of school.

Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medication must be picked up by a

parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. Please contact our school health aide, Tammy Kent, at

703-923-2710 if you have any questions.

Free Cancer Center Screening:  The Schar Cancer Center and Saville Center for Cancer Screening and Prevention will be on hand to provide informative sessions from our team of experts, free cancer screenings, and recommendations for healthier living. Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Health Fair Tickets, Sat, Jun 11, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

We need volunteers for field day!  Go here to help:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw2aHBk3mKhArG7KdaEZ48jk7Fm1BglEFDlJBgGQptJz9DmQ/viewform

Dates Coming Up:

  • Monday - Memorial Day - no school
  • June 1 - Band Concert - 6:00-8:30
  • June 2 - Strings Concert - 6:00-8:30
  • June 7 - 4th - 6th Field Day
  • June 8 - 1st - 3rd Field Day and K Field Day
  • June 9th - 6th grade ceremony and party
  • June 10th - last day of school, dismissal at 2:00

PTA NEWS:

FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS (CANCELLED TONIGHT due to WEATHER)

SCHOOL SUPPLIES: If you'd like to order your student's school supplies for next year, you can do so online through 6/30!

  • Go to https://site.educationalproducts.com/
  • Enter the school ID, ROL012
  • Follow the directions to complete your order
  • Keep your online confirmation as your receipt
  • Your supply kit(s) will be delivered to your home

NEW PTA BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2022-2023 + THANK YOU: Congratulations to our new board members for next year, Kaytee Mack (Vice President #1), Diana Luk (Vice President #2) and Corey Boone (Treasurer) and a huge thank you to our outgoing board members, Seamus O'Connor (Vice President), Aspen Bergmann (Vice President) and Rob Johnson (Treasurer.) Jocelyn Davies (Secretary) and Caroline Green (President) will continue their terms next year.

MILITARY FAMILY OUTREACH COMMITTEE: The PTA plans to have a new Military Family Outreach Committee for the 2022-2023 school year. Please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you are interested in joining the committee or would like more information! 

MORE UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, June 2; 5:00-9:00pm; Mezeh Spirit Event: Get dinner at Mezeh (8406 Old Keene Mill Rd. in West Springfield) and 25% of the proceeds will go to the RVES PTA! Be sure to mention the fundraiser at the register to be counted. 

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! 

SEPTA (Fairfax County Special Education PTA): For information about SEPTA as well as a calendar of upcoming events, visit: https://fairfaxcountysepta.org/

PTA Questions/Comments?  Email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com