Upcoming Events
Sept 21st – AAP Parent Information Night, 6:00 pm, Library
Sept 25th – School Holiday - School Closed
Sept 26th & 27th – PTA Spirit Night, Spartan’s, Burke, All Day
Sept 29th – Lake Braddock 50th Anniversary Night, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Oct 2nd – Grades 3 & 4 Parent Information Night: Topic - eCubed Math Instruction, 6:00 pm, Cafeteria
Oct 2nd – PTA General Membership Meeting, Library
Oct 9th – Staff Development Day, Student Holiday
Link to 2023-2024 School Year Calendar 2023-24 FCPS School Year Calendar
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SR&R Reminder – DUE Friday, October 29, 2021
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. There are two ways for parents to acknowledge that you have received the document:
- In ParentVue, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed. E-signing for one child will suffice for all siblings within the household. Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
- Download and sign the Parent Signature Sheet and please return the signed signature sheet to your child's teacher.
Signatures are due by October 29, 2021
Please complete ASAP!
Required Forms for All Students
Emergency Care/Health Information Form
All students must have accurate emergency care information each school year. Parent/Legal Guardians must review and update your information via OVU Online Verification/Update through your SIS ParentVue Account.
Opt-Out Forms available through ParentVUE as needed:
The following opt-out forms can be completed as needed by going to the “Student Info” tab and clicking “Edit Information" in ParentVUE
- SEL Screener Participation
- Counseling Opt Out
- Transportation Intent
- Home Internet Access
For a complete K-8 Opt-Out booklet visit the Opt-Out Forms website.
If you have already turned in the forms, please disregard this reminder.
https://sisparent.fcps.edu/PVUE/PXP2_Login_Parent_OVR.aspx?regenerateSessionId=True
Advanced Academics Information
Please take a moment to read the September Newsletter from our Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Andrea Trumbull. You can find it on Schoology here.
If you would like to learn more about the Advanced Academics Program or are interested in how to submit a referral for any level of AAP services, please join us on Thursday, September 21st at 6:00 pm in the Library for an overview. The slides from the presentation will also be posted in Schoology after the event for those who cannot attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to Andrea Trumbull, AART at astrumbull@fcps.edu.
Transportation – Kiss and Ride
We need your help! 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.
Please do not make a U-turn at Nutting Dr. in front of the Bus loop.
We appreciate you helping us keep our students safe.
Absences Add Up – Plan Ahead
As we get closer to the start of school, please plan travel around the school calendar. Every day of school is important to overall academic, social and emotional progress.
2023-24 FCPS School Year Calendar
Substitutes Needed at Ravensworth for 2023-24
We are always looking for kind and caring substitute teachers and substitute instructional assistants to ensure our students continue to thrive when teachers and instructional assistants need to be out of the classroom. Substitute teaching is a great opportunity for future teachers, stay-at-home family members, retirees, college students, part-time employees, and anyone who wants to make a difference! Substitute instructional assistant pay will be $17.08 per hour and substitute teacher pay will be $19.05 per hour for the 2023-24 school year.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please email Erika Aspuria, Principal and apply on-line. Also, you can sign up for a virtual, one hour substitute information session here.
Dining Room Assistant
Ravensworth ES is hiring a dining room assistant for the 2023-2024 school year. Please see the below details. If you are interested, or know someone who is, send your/their resume to Erika Aspuria at elaspuria@fcps.edu.
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Hourly pay: $12.39
Library support needed!
Our librarian, Mrs. Sloan, is looking for a couple of parents who can provide consistent weekly support in the library. Days and times include: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am-12pm and Fridays from 9:45am-12pm. The highest priorities for support include checking out books to 1st and 2nd graders as well as shelving books. Additional needs include delivering holds to teacher mailboxes, book repair, processing new books, creating book displays, and cutting paper for student bookmarks. Library experience is preferred.
If you’re interested or have questions, you can contact Mrs. Sloan at jasloan@fcps.edu
Thank you for your consideration!
Lake Braddock 50th Anniversary, save the date!
 Lake Braddock Secondary School invites the community to begin celebrating its 50th anniversary –
Friday, September 29, 5:30-7:30 pm – right before Friday football at the school.
Enjoy free admission to the carnival with inflatables, runway games, food trucks, snacks, face painting. There will be fun for the whole family! Cash sales, please.
Volunteers are needed to help staff booths. Add your name to the sign-up sheet here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4AADAE22AAFF2-lake#/
Festivities continue into the football game starting at 7pm.
More details to come – we look forward to welcoming you through the decades! Look for more 50th Anniversary events in the future.
Family Science Night
The Children’s Science Center Lab is bringing its Family Science Night Program to Ravensworth Elementary School!
Family Science Night offers a variety of engaging, hands-on science activities such as: Animal Adaptations: Science in Nature, Monster Math: Creating with Probability, Electric Piano: Making Music with Circuits, Ozobots: Colorful Coding, among many others. These experiments are specially designed to help encourage students to take interest in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects, as well as to encourage students to develop curiosity in everyday life situations.
Volunteers are needed to help the Science Center Team! No science experience necessary. Please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0848AEAF2AAAFBC16-family
Fourth Graders Only - Free Outdoor Opportunity!
Get outside, 4th graders! With the “Every Kid Outdoors” program you have access to National Parks, Lands and Waters for free!. See America’s natural wonders and historic sites, explore ancient dwellings or see a waterfall taller than a building! You can stay close to home or travel somewhere new. It is a great way to get outside and try new things.
Go to www.everykidoutdoors.gov to see how it works, get your pass and then go with your family to hundreds of parks, lands and waters for free for an entire year.
Multilingual Parent Information Line
Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas
Padres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono
Ravensworth Farmer Contest
The RFCA has extended the logo contest deadline until the end of this Fiscal Year (30 September). The winner will receive $500.00. Good luck!
Positivity Project
Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Curiosity. Curiosity means you like exploration and discovery. You ask lots of questions because you want to learn more about anything and everything.
Curiosity is a crucial component of one’s character. Our innate urge for discovery and exploration is a key element of our human desire for wisdom and knowledge. It’s what keeps us intrigued in the plotlines of movies and books. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. All individuals experience curiosity but differ in their willingness to experience it -- behaviorally, intellectually, and emotionally.
PTA
PTA is Seeking a New Treasurer
The PTA is looking for someone willing to assume the role of Treasurer for the 2023-2024 school year. Unfortunately, our current Treasurer, Lane, is unable to continue in the position. While we will miss her in that role, it opens up a wonderful opportunity for someone looking to get involved. The position includes:
- Tracking and imputing incomes and expenses to QuickBooks
- Creating Monthly Budget Reports and presenting them at Meetings
- Writing checks and depositing payments received
- Attending monthly meetings
The position demands anywhere between 2-5 hours of work per month. While an accounting background and QuickBooks experience is helpful, it is not necessary.
Anyone interested in the role can send an email to president@ravensworthpta.org. Further questions about the role may be sent to selemefamilia@gmail.org
Fundraiser at Spartans Restaurant
Chess Club
Chess Club will be held every Monday in the Cafeteria, starting September 18th from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., except for days where school is closed or there is early release. We are able to offer this program through partnership with the U.S. Chess Center. Chess club is $130 per semester and includes a club t-shirt and snacks during the meet-ups. Registration can be done through the following link: https://chessctr.org/ravensworth/
For more information contact Ravensworth club parent coordinators Michael Alt, alt_michael@hotmail.com or Alexandra Parresol, alexandraparresol@yahoo.com or the U.S. Chess Center, admin@chessctr.org
Run Fit Kidz
Are you ready to run? Are you ready to learn about nutrition and proper running technique? Then join the Ravensworth RunFit Kidz Fall Team! RunFit Kidz is the only running program in the area taught by certified fitness professionals. Our non-competitive program is a wonderful place where kids are encouraged to strive for their own personal goals, be active with friends, and build confidence. Our fall program includes the following:
- Open to boys and girls in grades 1st – 6th .
- Games, activities, and drills to bring running concepts alive.
- Registration is NOW OPEN.
- 8 weeks for 1hr 15min per session.
- Thursday’s AFTER-SCHOOL starts Sept. 28th from 3:30 – 4:45PM.
- 5K Celebration Run is Sunday, November 19th at Fairfax Corner.
- $115 includes training with a nationally certified coach, entry into the chip-timed 5K, milestone tokens, commemorative RFK t-shirt, finisher’s medal, and post-5K festivities.
- More information about the program, school-specific information and to register can be found at www.runfitkidz.com
- Register early and secure your roster spot.
- For updates follow us on Twitter or Instagram @Runfitkidz
PTA is Looking for Volunteers!
The PTA is looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Please email president@ravensworthPTA.org for information on this or any other interests you may have.
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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