December 8 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
I just learned that I did not click send on my newsletter Friday. I'm so sorry! Please find what I planned to send out on Friday.
It’s been an exciting week at RVES with the SCA holding a spirit week and many of our upper-grade students getting ready for the winter band concert next week! While the weather has certainly dipped in temperature our students are enjoying bundling up and getting outdoors! Please make sure you look at the lost and found pictures because we are seeing so many coats and sweaters in our lost and found. Make sure to read about our upcoming events happening next week.
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
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Trees out Front
While we love seeing students outside playing around the school after dismissal, recently we’ve noticed that many students are climbing the trees out in front of the school. We are asking that you please monitor children after dismissal for their safety and to ensure our trees have the opportunity to grow new branches.
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Children's Books
Our school lending library needs children's books. If you have any children's books that are in good condition that you would like to donate, please drop them off in the front office.
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 A note from the library:
We have hundreds of library books that are overdue and we need your help! Let’s try to return all of them before winter break so we can start fresh in the new year! Overdue notices will be going home again in this week’s Friday folder. If your child receives one, please look around your home and help them locate the books and return them to school next week. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Reynolds at slreynolds2@fcps.edu. Thank you for your help in ensuring our books get returned for other students to enjoy!
Sam
Rolling Rd. & Barnack Dr. Construction Work:
VDOT contacted the school and I have the following update - utility crews have been notificompanies not to have any lane closures near that intersection until 9:30am and they will be removed by 2:30pm.
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PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
TEACHERS' FAVORITE THINGS: The PTA sent a survey to our teachers and staff to find out about their favorite things and make shopping for holiday gifts a little easier. Click here to see the responses! CLICK HERE
SPIRITWEAR: If you ordered RVES spiritwear, it will be delivered to your student at school. We will hopefully have everything prior to winter break, with the exception of the PJ pants, which will now arrive in January due to supply issues.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, December 1; 6:00-9:00pm; Parents' Night Out Fundraiser @ iCode in Burke: Kids ages 5-14 can come play games in iCode's decked out gaming hub while parents or guardians enjoy a night out! The cost is $25 per child (pizza is included), with all proceeds going to the RVES PTA! iCode is located at 6045 Burke Centre Pkwy, Suite 202 in Burke. Space is limited - register online today using this link! CLICK HERE
Tuesday, December 12; 4:00-8:00pm; Chipotle Spirit Event: Dine in or or get takeout at Chipotle in West Springfield (6230 Rolling Road) and 33% of the proceeds will be donated to RVES! Just show the flyer image or mention the fundraiser to ensure that we get credit. Or, order online via the Chipotle website or app and use the Promo Code JW4E869.
PTA Sponsored After School classes begin in January!
Grades K-6 - TUESDAYS 4:05 – 5:05 01/23 - 03/19 8 sessions $129
Location: Cafeteria
Register now: novakidsinmotion.com
- Basketball / Flag Football Combo
Grades K-3 - THURSDAYS 4:05 - 5:05 01/18 - 03/14 8 sessions $129
Location: Gym
Register now: novakidsinmotion.com
For any questions, please contact the PTA’s After-School Programs Coordinator, Lisa Callahan, at (703)338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com. For scholarship information, or to apply for a scholarship, please contact Ms. Del Bagno as soon as possible.
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, visit: CLICK HERE
Please see below for details about an exciting upcoming event benefiting SEPTA!
Saturday, December 9; 2:00pm; Spur & Friends' Jingle Jangle Ball for SEPTA: Brittany's Restaurant, 12449 Dillingham Square, Lake Ridge, VA
Come on out for a fun night filled with music, fun, and holiday joy - and help support SEPTA at the same time! SPUR, a local band, along with student and guest performers will perform holiday favorites throughout the event, and there will be raffle items as well! Dress is casual.
Half of the proceeds from the music sales and 20% of food and drink sales at the event will benefit Fairfax County SEPTA! SEPTA's fundraising goes to support our programming, including our staff mini-grants program. This past fall, we awarded appx. $4,000 in grants to schools across all 6 FCPS regions and all school levels (preK through HS) - including a grant to Rolling Valley. We hope you'll join us at this family-friendly event and help us continue to support students and staff across FCPS!
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Upcoming Student Holidays
School will be closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 18 - Monday, January 1. School will reopen Tuesday, January 2.
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Attendance!
As we enter the last week before winter break, and families start looking to take vacations, please call the school and let us know if your child will be absent! This is helpful for our teachers and the front office.
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AAP Screening
Parents/guardians who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic services may submit the Full-Time Referral Form to the local school Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART) or principal no later than December 15, 2023. No late forms will be accepted.
The following sample communication is designed to be included in your school’s News You Choose/school email news to remind families of the December 15, 2023, deadline. This
Spirit Week Dec. 10-15
The SCA is hosting the second week of Spirit Weeks. We hope you can join! Participation is optional.
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WINTER BAND CONCERT
Make sure you mark your calendar for Thursday, Dec. 14! We will hold our winter band concert from 7-8 pm in the cafeteria.
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Principal Chat
We are excited to announce our series of Principal Chats! Please mark these on your calendar and we will be in touch as the sessions approach!
NEWS:
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Testing Information: Winter Virginia Growth Assessment.
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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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LOST & FOUND
Missing Something?
Call - 703-923-2700
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