October 13 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
It was an exciting week with our Dollar Drive fun days! We enjoyed bring a stuffie day, Superhero Day, pajama day, and we finished this week with dance parties in our classrooms! Thank you to everyone who donated we raised over $3,000 dollars! Our kindergartners will be going on their first field trip this upcoming Wednesday, October 18th! On Friday, October 20th our chorus will be at WSHS football game to sing the National Anthem with other choirs in our pyramid! Lastly, be sure to log into our virtual PTA meeting on Monday, October 16th at 7pm!
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
 Our hallways are lined with amazing student artwork!
Lost & Found:
Our lost and found is overflowing!!! 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.
WSHS - Trunk or Treat
Rolling Valley Families,
West Springfield High School Leadership Class is inviting students and staff to join the Trunk or Treat activity on October 21 from 5-6 p.m. Following the Trunk or Treat activity in the upper parking lot, the students will be hosting a short film on the field for everyone to enjoy.
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
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night Slides
We held our FLE Parent Preview Night on Wednesday, October 11. Linked are the slides shared with families who were bale to attend the virtual FLE Parent Preview Night - Slides are available if you missed the preview night. Please email Eric Painter if you’d like a copy - edpainter@fcps.edu
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.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener
Offered in October
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is the SEL Screener.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3-12 in October and again in February or March. It addresses skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions.
The SEL Screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create the learning, experiences, and environments students need to be successful. Key updates to the screener this year include:
- Different versions for students in grades 3-5 and 6-12.
- Fewer topics with more questions to provide schools and families with more data to support planning.
- Additional questions aligned with FCPS’ commitment to educational equity.
SEL Screener results are sent to families via postal mail. Families who wish to opt their child out should complete the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or in SIS ParentVUE.
For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact your child’s school.
🎤 Our Schools, Our Future: Community Conversations Kick Off
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for Our Schools, Our Future: A Community Conversation. Share your thoughts about FCPS and bring your questions to:
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Madison High School on Tuesday, October 24, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Location TBD on Wednesday, October 25, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Pre-registration for a Community Conversation is not required but will help us plan. Childcare and interpretation services will be provided for all events based on staff availability.
Events are open to all. Find out about other opportunities to connect with Dr. Reid. Your voice matters!
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 donate food or a cake for the cakewalk, click here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B4DAEA82BA5FC1-44730910-2023#/
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!
WANT TO SKIP THE LINE AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE? Everyone who joins the RVES PTA for the 2023-2024 school year by October 15 will be entered in a drawing for this SPOOK-TACULAR prize - one lucky winner will receive four “fast pass” admissions to the RVES Haunted House on Saturday, October 21 (they'll get free tickets AND go to the front of the line!) The winner will also get twenty bonus tickets to use as they wish at the event! Join the PTA today here: https://www.ptboard.com/nlg/login
PYRAMID CHALLENGE: Last day to register is October 15! See below for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, October 16; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ Virtual: Join us online for our October PTA meeting - all RVES families are welcome! The Zoom link is below.
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!
Also, we are still looking for a day-of-event food table coordinator for the Haunted House & Fun Fair! Please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you're able to help!
Upcoming Dates:
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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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