Upcoming Events
Jun 2nd – Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony at Lake Braddock SS Gym 6:00 pm
Jun 3rd – Run 4 Ravensworth Game Truck, 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Kiss & Ride Loop
Jun 3rd – Run 4 Ravensworth Ice Cream Party, 2:00 – 3:00 pm
Jun 7th – Field Day, Grades Kindergarten – 3rd, 9:00 – 11:30 am
Jun 8th – Field Day, Grades 4th – 6th, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Jun 10th – Last Day of School – 2 Hour Early Dismissal at 1:20 pm
FCPS 2021-22 School Year Calendar
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Field Days
Ravensworth will celebrate the end of the year on Tuesday, June 7th and Wednesday, June 8th on Field Days with some familiar favorites from PE. Students will be using the field, the playground and both basketball courts/blacktops.
Students in Kindergarten – 3rd grade will participate in Field Day on Tuesday, June 7th from 9:00 am – 11:30 am.
Students in 4th – 6th grades will participate in Field Day on Wednesday, June 8th from 9:00 am – 11:00 am.
Parents can sign up to volunteer or come as spectators/participants. Please know that if you come as a spectator and we don’t have enough volunteers, we may ask for your help. This will only be necessary if we don’t have enough volunteers. We’ll need between 15 – 30 volunteers each day. Please use the following SignUp Genius link to volunteer for Field Day:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C4EA8A72AA46-ravensworth2
We are looking forward to two fun days celebrating the end of our school year. See you there!!!
FCPL Summer Reading Adventure
Dive into Oceans of Possibilities and explore the depths of your library with FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure beginning June 10. This year’s summer reading program offers participants two options: complete reading-and library-related activities or log time spent reading. Both paths lead to prizes!
FCPL offers four categories of summer reading activities: preschool, school-age, teen and adult. Finishers in all categories receive coupons for summer treats and activities, including ticket vouchers for a Washington Nationals game, entry to Mount Vernon, outings at Fairfax County Park Authority facilities, and more! Sign up to participate in the Summer Reading Adventure online or through the Beanstack app. Or, paper logs will be available at FCPL branches upon request beginning June 10. FCPL’s Summer Reading Adventure includes both virtual and in-person events for all ages and interests. Browse our events listing.
Medication in the Clinic
 The school health room would like to remind families that all medication stored in the clinic must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on Friday, June 10, the last day of school. Medication left in the clinic after that time will be discarded. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If you have questions, comments, or concerns please call the clinic aide Paula Condit at 703-426-3610.
Preparing for a Military Move? What Every Military Family Needs to Know
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 tips and strategies for managing new challenges.
- Registration and withdrawal process
- How to use the Education Binder
- Why goodbyes are important
- Resources within FCPS for military families
Join Stacy Allsbrook-Huisman for our fourth of a 4-part series supporting military-connected families
June 3, 2022, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Register for Preparing for the Unexpected: Challenges of the Military Family
Tutor.com – Online Tutoring Services Summer 2022 Access
FCPS students will continue to have unlimited access to 24/7, on-demand, online tutoring support services through Tutor.com during the summer of 2022. Students are able to use Tutor.com during the summer to review and/or practice in subject areas of interest or need. Students may also choose to access other tools/services such as practice quizzes in a variety of subject areas, as well as self-paced study courses for SAT/ACT preparation.
Details about how students can access Tutor.com via archived courses in Schoology are provided in Summer Access at Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services. Students enrolled in summer Credit Recovery Academy, Online Campus, Online Economics & Personal Finance, and TJHSST summer courses will be able to access Tutor.com via their active summer course in Schoology.
Additional resources schools may use to communicate Tutor.com summer access to students/families are provided in the Tutor.com - Online Tutoring Services Employee Hub Site to include a Summer Access Flyer that could be shared with students/families.
7th Grade Immunizations Due Now
Dear Parent/Guardians of Sixth Graders,
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools. Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to August 22, 2022: Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap), and Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY). If you have not submitted your vaccination record for 7th grade to Teresa Dunbar, please submit documentation before June 10th, 2022. Lake Braddock Middle School prefers to have immunizations for 7th grade submitted to Ravensworth prior to leaving 6th grade. You can scan this documentation to tldunbar1@fcps.edu, or you can request your physician’s office to fax directly to the school at 703-426-3697. If you have any further questions about this requirement, please reach out to Teresa Dunbar at tldunbar1@fcps.edu or at 703-426-3600. After June 10th, please submit the records to Ms. Angela Santizo at Lake Braddock directly.
Updated Isolation Procedures for Students
Since the start of the pandemic, Fairfax County Public Schools has regularly reviewed and adjusted our health and safety guidance in alignment with recommendations from local, state and national health experts.
Please email Mrs. Aspuria and the attendance email if your child tests positive for Covid-19. Your child may return to in-person instruction and activities, including athletics, when your child has met the following criteria:
- Student has completed at least five days of isolation; AND
- Student is fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication; AND
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Student’s symptoms have improved or resolved
- Student wears a well-fitting mask for 5 additional days (day six through day 10) after the end of the 5-day isolation period, in accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance
If students are unable to wear a mask when around others, they are to continue to isolate for a full 10 days at home.
Children who are in isolation will continue to have access to our StreamIn/CheckIn during this time.
The new procedure aligns with the timeline recommended by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD). It also follows improving vaccination rates in the Fairfax Health District, as well as a continued community level of low in Fairfax County.
We continue to balance the need for students to have a high-quality in-person learning experience with student and staff safety. By adhering to our layered prevention strategies and increasing vaccination rates, we are all doing our part to keep schools safe.
Book Swap – Last Week – Books Needed!
Does your child have a pile of paperback books sitting in their room that they have already read? Do you wish you had the opportunity to exchange them for new reading materials? Beginning Friday, May 6th, your child can bring their gently used books to the donation box in the front lobby. Please make choices carefully before bringing in books. Books will only be accepted under the following guidelines:
- Books must be appropriate for grades PreK-6 only
- Books must be in gently used condition: cover on, no rips, tears, or bent edges
- Books with coloring or writing in them will not be accepted
- Coloring books, activity books, and sticker books will not be accepted
- Please no board books
Please have your child(ren) bring their donated books by Friday, June 3rd. We are looking forward to hosting the book swap the last week of school. Thanks for your support!
The Lost and Found is Overflowing!
Our Lost and Found is overflowing with jackets and hoodies. Please remind your children to look in the Lost and Found if they are missing any clothes items, and please label their jackets, etc. with their names. Once again, any items unclaimed by the end of the school year will be donated.
PTA News
We would like to announce Rachel Sutton as our new Secretary for next year, congratulations! Also, Charley Clark will be taking on the communications role! Thank you both! Looking forward to exciting things for next year, there will be many opportunities to volunteer and support Ravensworth, stay tuned!
Mah’Ki – FREE After School Energy Release with Music, Dance & Movement
Thursdays, from April 21 – June 2, 3:25 – 4:25 pm
Mah'Ki has opened up 15 more slots for student participants!
Thursdays, 4/28 - 6/2, 3:25 - 4:25 pm, K-6 grade welcome, FREE
*Kinders & 1st graders must have a parent participate alongside
Ignite & Amplify your energy to high vibing music, dance & movement! This isn't your typical dance class! Come VIBE with us! Meet after school in the Gym with your full water bottle. Parents- pick up at the Gym door near the playground.
SIGN UP
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4BACAB23A20-mahki1
Mah'Ki Needs Parent Volunteers for This to Work Well
Thursdays, 3:15pm -4:35pm
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090c4bacab23a20-mahki
JUST SIGN UP & SHOW UP! If you plan on participating anyway and/or are a parent of a kindergartener or 1st grader who *must* be participating alongside, please sign up in the volunteer space. Volunteers will simply help with attendance check in/out as well as being an adult presence to assist as needed. An hour of your time means the world to our RES commUNITY!
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.com/store ($10 individual and $20 family).
Get Your School Spirit Wear Today!
The last Spirit Wear days of the school year are coming – Field Day on June 7th (Gr K-2) and 8th (Gr 3-6). Get your gear today and be ready!
Show your school spirit and support the Ravensworth PTA—purchase your spirit wear in the MemberHub store anytime: https://ravensworth.memberhub.com/store; youth and adult sizes available. Contact spiritwear@ravensworthpta.org if you have any questions. Show your pride for the Ravensworth Ravens all year long!
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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