September 29 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
It was great to see so many families at our first curriculum night! We were able to share information on the instruction occurring here at RV around literacy, mathematics, and advanced academic placement. We also held our first school-wide community gatherings (K-3 and 4-6) this week! Mr. Painter and I had the opportunity to lead the school in a morning meeting and share about the Robin Trait (Respect) for the month of September.
It’s hard to believe we are entering the month of October! We are in the full swing of school and as we plan ahead we have some community events to bring our school together. Our first event is the upcoming Haunted House and Fun Fair scheduled for Saturday, October 21. You can find more information about this event in the PTA section of this newsletter.
A quick reminder! We have fall photos on Wednesday, October 4.
Have a great weekend and upcoming week! Hopefully, everyone is able to get outdoors and enjoy the crisp morning weather!
Sincerely,
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
Lost & Found:
Oh no!! Our lost and found has grown! There are new pieces this week! Please take a look and call the front office at 703-923-2700 if any of these pieces look familiar.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
RVES DOLLAR DRIVE
Rolling Valley will be holding a Dollar Drive to raise funds for a 3D printer. The drive will be set up as a contest between grade levels to raise the most money. Each grade level will have a bin in which students can donate pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars which will be collected during morning arrival. Flyers will be sent home in Friday folders to explain the point system and the school-wide incentives. The top prize for the winning grade level will be a movie popcorn party. The bins will be placed in the front lobby and will be counted every day and grade level progress will be charted.
Pyramid Challenge - Register Now!
The Pyramid Challenge fun run is BACK! Sign up NOW to be a part of this fun and free community event!
https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/2023PyramidChallenge
West Springfield High School Homecoming Parade
We are looking forward to the annual WSHS being held Friday, Oct. 6. Please check out the flyer from the HS!
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night (Virtual) -
Oct. 11 - 6:30
You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 11 at 6:30. A Zoom link will be provided close to night of the parent preview.
Students in grades K-6 participate in Family Life Education (FLE) instruction through their classroom teacher. Students in Kindergarten through grade three receive instruction in an emotional and social health unit.
Students in grades 4-6 receive instruction in a human growth and development unit and an emotional and social health unit. For more information about the FCPS Family Life Education program, please see the detailed grade-level program descriptions at https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-family-life-education-fle.
In addition, grade level-specific curriculum lessons are available for review in multiple locations.
- Online in Schoology - includes lessons and media titles that FCPS has streaming rights Any additional media or book titles that are not streamed are available at your child’s school library.
o Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.
Saturday, Sept. 23 - Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023
Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place over the summer, and Fairfax County Public Schools is committed to ensuring our military families feel welcomed and a sense of belonging to their local community.
Blue Star Welcome Week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service and sacrifices. Throughout the week, FCPS will help ease their transition through events, messages, actions of welcome, and opportunities to make meaningful connections. Please help us welcome our military families during Blue Star Welcome Week, September 23 - October 1, 2023, and throughout the year! #BlueStarWelcomeWeekFCPS
School Pictures - Oct. 4
School Picture Day is coming Wednesday, October 4, 2023. Images will be available to view and purchase approximately two weeks following our school's picture day. Save time and Pre-order online here: https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001028931#login
Fall Make-Up Photos are Friday, November 10, 2023.
For questions about ordering school pictures please email underclass@vosphoto.com
Testing Corner
VGA:
Make-Ups - Week of Oct. 2nd - 6th
CogAT:
Oct. 10 -12 - CogAT Testing - 2nd Grade Only
BIKE RIDERS - FYI!
Families! If your child is a bike rider please make sure they have completed the bike agreement form. We have many students riding their bikes, and very few agreeemtns turned into the school. Bike rider agreement forms can be found in the front office.
Students Right & Responsibilities
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- ✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due
FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. 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/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.
Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Please contact our front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.
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When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher, so that assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When scheduling trips or family events, try to use weekends and school holidays, and refer to the FCPS Calendar when planning. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students who are absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence to their school. Most schools have links to their attendance email or notification systems on their homepages. If you are unsure how to report an absence, please call your school’s front office.
Watch the following video with tips on understanding FCPS' school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information.
Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
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2023-30 Strategic Plan — Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence
FCPS’ 2023-30 strategic plan sets five main goals to create positive change in our schools. These five goals show where we should focus our attention and will help us align our efforts. Our equity commitment and a set of measures in each goal will measure our success.
Under Goal 3, every student will learn to use critical and creative thinking. They will meet or exceed academic goals. Students will reach their full potential.
Visit the Strategic Plan webpage for more information.
PTA NEWS:
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: LOTS OF IMPORTANT INFO BELOW!
VOLUNTEERS! We can't run this event without a BUNCH of volunteers! Note that teens (7th grade and up) are welcome to volunteer, too.
To volunteer for the Haunted House, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAEA82BA5FC1-43946093-2023#/
To volunteer for the Fun Fair, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAEA82BA5FC1-44730751-2023#/
To make a food donation, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAEA82BA5FC1-44730910-2023#/
T-SHIRTS! The brand new Haunted House t-shirt is now on sale, and is available in your choice of black or purple! Pre-order yours today - advance sales will end on October 8! Here's the link to order: https://rvespta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4145&form=6
TICKETS! Buy your Haunted House & Fun Fair tickets in advance and save - see below for details!
If you have trouble accessing any of the links above, please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, October 21; 4:30-8:30pm; Haunted House & Fun Fair @ RVES: The RVES PTA is thrilled to once again host the Haunted House & Fun Fair! This longstanding community tradition is one of our biggest fundraisers, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase your tickets online by October 17 at rvespta.ptboard.com and receive a discount: https://rvespta.ptboard.com/formvw?store=4145&form=5
Also, we are looking for a food table coordinator for the Haunted House & Fun Fair! Please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you're able to help or are interested in learning more!
Saturday, November 11; 10:00am-12:00pm; West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Fun Run @ Washington Irving Middle School: The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. Students from the 7 elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. Register your student here by October 15: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Springfield/2023PyramidChallenge
The Haunted House and Fun Fair are being held on October 21! Mark your calendars and tell your friends. We hope to see you there!
2023 Haunted House T-Shirts!
Order your shirt(s) now!
SEPTA NEWS:
SEPTA (FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA): SEPTA is a PTA organization affiliated with the state and national PTA but specifically established to address the unique needs of special education, special needs, and disabled students and families. For complete details, registration links, etc. for the events/opportunities listed below, please see the "Upcoming Events From SEPTA" announcement on rvespta.ptboard.com or click here: https://rvespta.ptboard.com/annlist
Not sure if you're a current SEPTA member? Email Bridget at membership@fairfaxcountysepta.org to check.
SEPTA's Fall Mini-Grants Application is OPEN! Due October 15, 2023!
FCPS Staff who are SEPTA members are eligible to apply for mini-grants (up to $500) to help support students with disabilities. We have 2 grant windows/year, and the fall window deadline is October 15th! Please click on the link provided for the application, which has more information about grant eligibility and purpose. Please read the application thoroughly, as it has been updated!
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
Upcoming Dates:
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October 4 - Fall Picture Day
October 9 - NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday - Staff Development Day
November 3 - 2 Hour Early Release - End of First Quarter
November 6, 7 - NO SCHOOL Teacher Work Days
November 10 - Fall Makeup Picture Day
November 10 - Veteran's Day Assembly (afternoon)
November 11 - Pyramid Challenge
November 22-24 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
FCPS 2023-24 School Year Calendar
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