October 20 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
With the crisp mornings and our kindergartners learning all about pumpkins on their field trip, it’s clear we are in the fall season! On that note, we are starting the setup for our Fun Fair & Haunted House! Make sure to come and check out all the fun tomorrow, October 21 from 4:30 to 8:30! Lastly, tonight our chorus will be at WSHS football game to sing the National Anthem with other choirs in our pyramid, hopefully, the weather cooperates!
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
KINDER FIELD TRIP - NALL'S PRODUCE
PTA NEWS:
THE HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR IS TOMORROW, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21! Please see below for all details!
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! Tickets can be purchased at the event inside the main entrance of RVES - cash only!
To volunteer for the Haunted House: CLICK HERE
To volunteer for the Fun Fair: CLICK HERE
To donate food or a cake for the cakewalk: CLICK HERE (items can be dropped off at the cafeteria from 2:00-4:00pm on Saturday)
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. Registration has ended, and we have 205 Rolling Valley students participating, with over 1100 students overall!
And now we need Pyramid Challenge volunteers! Please sign up using the link below - teens (ages 12+) are welcome to volunteer as well! CLICK HERE
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 more information and details about upcoming events, please visit: CLICK HERE
Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process
Mark your calendar and look to join Mrs. Slye, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, for RVES at a parent information meeting will be on Nov. 8th, 6-7 pm in the cafeteria. A flyer is forthcoming!
RVES - Scholastic Book Fair!
It’s the most book-a-rific time of the year! The Scholastic Book Fair is returning this November!
- Preview Days During School: November 9 & 10
- Family Day: Saturday, November 11th from 1:00pm – 5:00pm
- Student Shopping Days During School: November 13-17
More information will be coming soon about how to set up cash-free payment options for your child, online shopping options, book choices, and so much more! Be on the lookout in News You Choose and in Friday Folders soon!
We couldn’t set up and preview the book fair without YOUR help so we are looking for volunteers to help us do just that! Please visit https://bit.ly/RVbookfairvol2023 if you are willing to volunteer for a few hours to support Rolling Valley students and the book fair!
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
The surveys will be available online this year. Please log into ParentVue from October 16 to October 30. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop down menu.
Any surveys not completed by October 31 will be sent home in Friday Folders on November 3. Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their teacher no later than Thursday, November 16th.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email ImpactAid@fcps.edu or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. Additional information about Impact Aid programs and grants is available on the U.S. Department of Education's website at DoED Impact Aid Programs.
Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent/.
Newsletter for Military-Connected Families
Did you know that the Office of Family and School Partnerships publishes a monthly newsletter for military-connected families? Subscribe today.
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School Lunch Menu
FCPS' Food and Nutrition Services team will be rolling out improvements to the menu that better reflect the diversity of our student body and focus on fresh, healthy food. Learn about FCPS’ new menu options.
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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
🎤 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!
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Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary
The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested schools to close on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.
As a result, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day. As outlined in Regulation 4421, School Planning Days are directed by school-based administrators in order to devote time to school improvement efforts, including collaboration around data, common assessments, and responsive instruction. Central offices and school offices will remain open.
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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.
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 8 - AAP Screening Info. Process (7-8pm)
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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