RAVENS' NEST 04/26/2023

Upcoming Events

May 1st to May 5th – Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week (more details below)

May 3rd – SOL Reading Testing 4th, 5th & 6th grade

May 4th – SOL Reading Testing 3rd grade

May 9th – SOL Math Testing 4th, 5th & 6th grade

May 10th – SOL Math Testing 3rd grade

May 16th – SOL Science Testing 5th grade

May 18th – Family STEAM Night 6:00 pm

May 29th – Memorial Day School Holiday

June 1st – Chorus Concert Grades 5th & 6th Ravensworth playground 6:00 pm

June 6th – Band Concert Grades 5th & 6th Ravensworth gym 6:15 pm

June 6th – Strings Concert Grades 5th & 6th Ravensworth gym 7:30 pm

June 8th – Strings Concert Grade 4th Ravensworth gym 6:15 pm

June 15th – 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony at Lake Braddock 6:00pm

 

Plan Ahead – 2022-2023 Standard School Year Calendar 

Because of technical difficulties, if any link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser.

 

SOL Laptop Information

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Hello families, please remind students in grades 3-6 that they will leave laptops charging at school from Friday, April 28th until SOLs are completed for the grade level.

 

Teacher Appreciation Week

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Family Input Form SY 2023-24

Survey

 

Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings. 

If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 15, 2023. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests. 

We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes.  Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.

 

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

 

Positivity Project

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This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Purpose. Purpose means you have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.

Purpose gives individuals the sense that they are put on this earth for a reason and that they are somehow connected with humanity or the universe. People who possess a sense of purpose believe that they were put on earth for a reason. That reason can have all kinds of variety. It could be to create a unique invention, bring joy through art or music, or raise their children to become good people. These people have a true calling.

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. 

 

Mah’Ki Update

Raven community:  Thank you so much for your support for and patience with the PTA's pilot Mah'Ki program the past two seasons.  Unfortunately, Mah'Ki will not be returning as an after-school program.  Mah'Ki is available, however, for PTA special events and you are welcome to follow Mah'Ki directly on Instagram @MAHKI4ALL.  Please reach out to Michele at mahki@ravensworthpta.org with any questions. 

 

Ravensworth Yearbooks!

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TIME IS RUNNING OUT.  THE LAST DAY TO ORDER IS APRIL 23rd.  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