RAVENS' NEST 02/08/2023

Upcoming Events

Feb. 13:  100th Day of School

Feb. 20:  Presidents Day (Schools Closed)

Feb. 24: PTA Spirit Night at Jersey Mike’s- See PTA Information below for more details.

Mar. 2:  2-Hour Early Release

Mar. 3:  School Planning Day for Staff (No School for Students)

Feb 2 - Mar. 10- PTA Spirit Nights at Chik-fil-a, Annandale

Plan Ahead – 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar 

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A Message from the Principal

 

Dear Ravensworth Families,

It is hard to believe that we have begun the second half of the school year.  Today your children will be bringing home their 2nd quarter progress reports.  Families with children who have IEPs will receive their 2nd quarter IEP progress reports by email from their child’s case manager with a hard copy being sent home via US mail.  This is a new procedure for our IEP progress reports as we move to next quarter parents having access online through ParentVue.  We are proud of our students’ hard work and perseverance as they reach their learning goals. 

I wanted to update you and let you know that Mr. Bourjaily has returned from leave.  He’s had the opportunity to visit classrooms and check in with students since his return.  He is happy to be back working with our students, staff, and families. 

We appreciate your continued partnership and support of your child. 

Sincerely,

 

Erika Aspuria

Principal

 

Black History Month

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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.  Learn more about Black History month. This month our very own student run news show will feature and highlight famous Black and African American people.

 

National School Counseling Week!

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We are so grateful for Ravensworth ES School Counselors, Todd Austin and Dana Smith. Each day they work hard support our students and greater school community and we couldn't be more thankful. 

 

FCPS Cares

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The FCPS CARES Program is an opportunity for families, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story, so we can all acknowledge the good work of FCPS employees at Ravensworth Elementary. We love our staff members; let's tell them how we feel!

 

Strategic Plan: Make Your Students’ Voice Count!

Four kids in front of a mural of kids holding hearts. "FCPS Our Voices, Our Future. Strategic Planning"

 

Strategic Planning is in process and will incorporate feedback from school staff, families, students, and community partners and organizations. Please encourage your students to participate in this unique opportunity to share their voices.

FCPS is currently seeking secondary students in grades 7-12 who are interested in participating in a Strategic Plan focus group. This focus group provides an opportunity to share feedback in a small group with other FCPS students and a trained facilitator. FCPS is hosting four virtual focus groups for secondary students in February and March:

  • February 9, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.
  • March 16, 3:30-5 p.m. or 5:30-7 p.m.

Interested students should check their email for a form to sign up for the focus groups. Students will be asked to provide their student ID, so their parents/caregivers can be identified and contacted to ask for consent to participate.

If you have any questions about the student focus groups or you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact strategicplan@fcps.edu.  

Register Now to Attend a Community Forum! 

Check out the schedule of Community Forums and register for the one that is most convenient for you. Community Forums will provide every resident an opportunity to participate in and influence the direction of FCPS’ Strategic Plan, prior to its completion and formal adoption by the School Board. Learn more about our strategic planning process.

Plan Estratégico: ¡Haga que la voz de sus estudiantes cuente!

El proceso de planificación estratégica de FCPS incorporará opiniones del personal escolar, familias, estudiantes, y socios y organizaciones de la comunidad. FCPS actualmente está buscando estudiantes de secundaria en grados 7-12 que estén interesados en participar en un grupo de enfoque del Plan Estratégico. Por favor anime a su(s) estudiante(s) a participar en esta oportunidad única de compartir sus voces.

Este grupo de enfoque provee una oportunidad de compartir opiniones en un grupo pequeño con otros estudiantes de FCPS y un facilitador entrenado. FCPS está organizando cuatro grupos de enfoque virtuales para estudiantes de secundaria en Febrero y Marzo:

  • 9 de Febrero, 3:30-5 p.m. o 5:30-7 p.m.
  • 16 de Marzo, 3:30-5 p.m. o 5:30-7 p.m.

Los estudiantes que estén interesados deben revisar su correo electrónico para obtener un formulario para inscribirse en un grupo de discusión. Se pedirá a los estudiantes que proporcionen su identificación de estudiante, para que sus padres/cuidadores puedan ser identificados y contactados para pedirles su consentimiento para participar.

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre los grupos de discusión de estudiantes o desea obtener más información sobre esta oportunidad, póngase en contacto con strategicplan@fcps.edu.  

¡Inscríbase Ahora para Asistir a un Foro Comunitario de Planificación Estratégica! 

 

Consulte el calendario de Foros Comunitarios para inscribirse en el que más le convenga. Los Foros Comunitarios proveerán a cada residente una oportunidad de participar e influenciar la dirección del Plan Estratégico de FCPS, antes de su finalización y adopción formal por la Junta Escolar. Aprenda más sobre nuestro proceso de planificación estratégica.

 

Does Your Child Refuse to Go to School?

 

Each year, nearly 5% of youth experience school refusal. This refers to a child refusing to go to school on a regular basis or remain in school throughout the day due to significant emotional distress. School refusal includes kindergarten students with relatively mild separation anxiety and more severe cases where a student misses weeks or months of school because of debilitating anxiety or depression. Read how to get your child back to school in the Healthy Minds Blog or learn more about attendance policies. ¿Se niega su hijo a ir a la escuela? Cada año, cerca del 5% de los jóvenes sufren rechazo escolar. Esto se refiere a un niño que se niega a ir a la escuela de forma regular o a permanecer en la escuela durante todo el día debido a una angustia emocional significativa. El rechazo escolar incluye a alumnos de Kinder con ansiedad por separación relativamente leve y casos más graves en los que un alumno falta a clase durante semanas o meses debido a una ansiedad o depresión debilitantes.

Lea cómo conseguir que su hijo vuelva a la escuela en el blog Healthy Minds o infórmese sobre las políticas de asistencia. 

 

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

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The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023.  No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

  • Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
    • Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
  • Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
  • Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
    • Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

More information is available at the following link: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery

 

Transportation – Kiss and Ride

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Please help us set good examples for students!  There are crosswalks at Nutting Dr. and Gosport Ln. and also at Nutting Dr. and Ellet Rd.  It is much safer to cross Nutting Dr. at these corners than to park opposite the bus loop and cross Nutting Dr. without a crosswalk. Kiss and Ride is a much safer route to use to drop-off and pick-up students.  Please keep this in mind.

Also, while using Kiss and Ride, as you approach patrols for drop-off or pick-up, do not use your phone.  The Kiss and Ride area is a cell free zone.

We appreciate you helping us keep our students safe.

 

Tutor.com - Free for Students

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FCPS students have unlimited access to live, on-demand, 1-to-1 online tutoring support from Tutor.com through Schoology at no cost to families. Sessions are safe and secure with over 200+ subjects covered. Tutors are available 24/7 and tutoring is also available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin Chinese, and French. Detailed information including FAQs and opt-out instructions are available on the Tutor.com Online Tutoring Services website

Learn how students can log in and access a tutor by watching a video: 

Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in English

Tutor.com in FCPS: How it Works in Spanish

 

Tech Adventure Camp

 

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Positivity Project

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This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Others’ Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on.

Being happy for other people when they succeed isn’t always everyone’s initial reaction. Often, it’s easy to become jealous or envious of others’ victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another person’s misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as “haters.” It’s important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those 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

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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!

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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!

 

Ravensworth Chess Club – Register Now!

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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!

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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

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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