Upcoming Events
Jan 5th – Lake Braddock Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Jan 6th – Religious and Cultural Observance (Three Kings Day)
Jan 9th – PTA General Meeting, Library, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Jan 10th – PTA Spirit Night, Pupatella (all day)
Jan 11th – Dual Language Immersion Informational Meeting, Cafeteria, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Jan 16th – School Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Plan Ahead – 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar
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Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ inclement weather procedures will remain the same as last year. The first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days” with no school activities. After those five days, we will use the flexibility provided by The Virginia General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, whenever possible, to maintain the continuity of learning. Virtual learning on these days will be synchronous/live instruction, following the inclement weather virtual learning day schedule (includes a two-hour delays.
FCPS website: https://www.fcps.edu/ is generally the first mode of communication during emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan ahead for the winter season. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date in weCare@school, bookmark the FCPS website, plan for childcare, if appropriate, and know what items your child may need to take home before a weather event.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Your school’s principal will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
Preparación para el Clima Invernal
En caso de que el clima invernal llegue y afecte nuestra capacidad de llevar y traer a los estudiantes de manera segura, la política de clima inclemente de este año será la misma que la del año pasado. Los primeros cinco días de inclemencias del tiempo serán los tradicionales "días de nieve", sin actividades escolares. Después de esos cinco días, tendremos días de aprendizaje virtual no programados, siempre que sea posible. El aprendizaje virtual en estos días será una instrucción sincrónica (los estudiantes deben conectarse durante sus horas de clase).
Hay varias maneras de saber si las inclemencias del tiempo afectarán la jornada escolar o laboral. El sitio web de FCPS es generalmente la primera y más rápida forma de enterarse de los cierres. Otros canales de comunicación incluyen correo electrónico, texto, sitio web, medios sociales y estaciones de noticias. Aprenda más sobre cómo se comunican los cambios de horario. Asegúrese de que su información esté actualizada en weCare@school en SIS para que reciba correos electrónicos y mensajes de texto de FCPS.
Planee con anticipación la temporada de invierno. Marque el sitio web de FCPS, planifique para el cuidado de niños si es necesario, y sepa qué artículos puede necesitar para llevar a casa antes de un evento climático.
Mantenga a Su Hijo Bien Abrigado Durante las Actividades al Aire Libre Estaremos atentos a las bajas temperaturas, los avisos y advertencias de viento helado y los avisos meteorológicos que pueden impedir que los niños estén al aire libre. Sin embargo, asegúrese de que su hijo esté vestido apropiadamente con un abrigo y otra ropa de clima frío para que pueda disfrutar cómodamente de su tiempo al aire libre. El Servicio Meteorológico Nacional ofrece algunos consejos para mantenerse seguro durante el tiempo frío.
Si necesita ayuda para proveer a su hijo de ropa para el clima frío, por favor llame a la Planificación de Servicios Coordinados (CSP) del Condado de Fairfax al 703-222-0880. El personal multilingüe puede ayudarle con cualquier dificultad que se le presente, como la alimentación, el alojamiento, el empleo, la asistencia financiera, la atención sanitaria y otras necesidades.
Multicultural and Language Resources for Families
FCPS’ Office of Family and School Partnerships would like to remind families of some of the many resources available to them:
- Bilingual community liaisons support student registrars by providing families with information about school and community services offered in Fairfax County. Liaisons are available to help families speaking Spanish, Korean, and Arabic. Once registered at a school, families can contact their family liaison for assistance.
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Early literacy programs are available to Fairfax County residents for parents of children up to 5 years old. These programs help prepare children for school and build confidence in parents as their child’s first teacher. They also help parents become active partners in their child’s education. Programs are available in African-Heritage, Arabic, Spanish, and Korean.
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Parent Information Phone Lines are available in eight languages for parents who speak languages other than English.
- A Multilingual Family Podcast is produced by the offices of English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Family and School Partnerships, and Professional Learning and Equity. It covers important information for parents in English, Spanish, Arabic, and Korean.
- ESOL services are available in Fairfax County not only for students, but also for adults and families. Information on Spring classes will be posted in March 2023.
Visit the Family Engagement webpage for more resources.
Recursos Multiculturales y Lingüísticos
La Oficina de Asociaciones Familiares y Escolares desea recordar a las familias algunos de los recursos disponibles para ellos.
- Los enlaces comunitarios bilingües apoyan a los registradores de estudiantes proporcionando a las familias información sobre los servicios escolares y comunitarios que se ofrecen en el condado de Fairfax. Los enlaces están disponibles para ayudar a las familias que hablan Español, Coreano y Árabe. Una vez inscritos en una escuela, las familias pueden ponerse en contacto con su enlace familiar para obtener ayuda.
- Los programas de alfabetización preescolar ayudan a preparar a los niños para la escuela y a fomentar la confianza de los padres como primeros maestros de sus hijos. También ayudan a los padres a convertirse en socios activos en la educación de sus hijos. Los programas están disponibles en Árabe, Español, Coreano y Herencia Africana.
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Las Líneas Telefónicas de Información para Padres están disponibles en ocho idiomas para los padres que hablan otros idiomas distintos del Inglés.
- Un Podcast Multilingüe para Familias es producido por las oficinas de Inglés para Hablantes de Otros Idiomas (ESOL), Asociaciones Familiares y Escolares, y Aprendizaje Profesional y de Equidad. Cubre información importante para los padres en Inglés, Español, Árabe y Coreano.
- Los servicios de ESOL están disponibles en el Condado de Fairfax no sólo para los estudiantes en las escuelas, sino también para los adultos. La información sobre las clases de primavera se publicará en marzo de 2023.
Hay más recursos disponibles en la página web de participación familiar.
Lake Braddock Curriculum Night
 Instructions to access the LBMS Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Presentation (scroll to the 7th Grade information):
7th Grade Curriculum Night Presentation
Positivity Project
This week our school community will focus on Optimism. Optimism means you expect the best from the future and work to achieve it. Hope and optimism represent a state of hopefulness and confidence about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are future oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. They keep a positive attitude despite setbacks – and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle into a stepping-stone to achieve their goals.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
PTA
A Message from our PTA
Ravensworth ES PTA uses Memberhub for enrollment. Memberhub is a custom-made software for PTA’s that puts all our resources onto one platform. Best of all, Memberhub allows you to share your contact information with other PTA members and connect with other families in the same class and grade as your children.
To join Ravensworth PTA, go to: https://ravensworth.memberhub.com/store?category=Memberships
There are two membership options.
Family Membership: $20.00 (two adults)*, Single Membership: $10.00 (one adult)*
*A small processing fee will be added to each transaction
Once your membership is processed you will receive an email with directions on how to set up your profile on Memberhub.
Ravensworth Yearbooks!
Want to have all the memories the school year brings? The time has come to order your Ravensworth Elementary School Yearbooks. The price of the yearbook is $20.00. Take advantage of the savings and order your yearbook today!
Order site: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob
Yearbook ID Code: 4882623
School Name: Ravensworth Elementary School
Don't delay and order your yearbook today!
Yearbook Love Notes
Want to add a Love Note to your yearbook? You can leave a Love Note for $5.00 or a Love Note with a Picture for $10.00. If you would like to write a message to your child to be included in the yearbook, please follow these steps:
Purchase your love note in the school store on the Memberhub.
https://ravensworth.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
Visit the google form to complete your order:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdaxRX2gtxxAHPPy00jTdzyddUZwDfmFe77g8BuP-OMY1dGmA/viewform
You must complete both steps in order for your love note to be included in the yearbook.
**If you are purchasing a Love Note with Picture, photos will be printed at an approximate size of 1”x1” so please choose a photo that has your child front and center (headshot preferred over body shot). Minimum acceptable resolution is 300 dpi.**
For questions (not submittals), contact ravensworthyearbookphotos@gmail.com. Deadline is January 6th.
Ravensworth Chess Club – Register Now!
The Ravensworth Chess Club is accepting registrations. Chess club meets on Mondays from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the cafeteria and is open to grades 2-6. No chess experience necessary. Chess teaches valuable skills such as discipline, critical thinking and sportsmanship. Register at https://chessctr.org/ravensworth/ Contact Mr. Terry Smith at terrysmith209@hotmail.com with any questions.
Get Your School Spirit Wear Today!
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!
Help Support Ravensworth ES While You Shop
Sign in with your existing Amazon account and select Ravensworth Elementary PTA as the organization you would like to support. Also, be sure to select to use this while shopping from the app! It is one of the easiest ways to help our school earn money for our programs for both students and teachers. It does not cost extra and is the same a shopping on Amazon as you would normally do! Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the Ravensworth PTA.
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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