March 1 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
Happy March 1st!
Rolling Valley students stayed busy this past weekend with some RV chorus members singing the national anthem at the George Mason University Women’s basketball game! A few students even made it on the Jumbotron! In addition to the chorus performance, we had RV students from Girl Scout Troop 52010 perform at the halftime show!
On Monday, students participated in the Kids Heart Challenge, and we had tired students and PE teachers! Tuesday night the PTA hosted a 6th-grade fundraiser at Silver Diner! The students did a fantastic job with their roles throughout the evening!
Upcoming events in the next week include Read Across America Week! Make sure to check below for the schedule of optional spirit days!
A quick reminder that there is no school on Tuesday, March 5!
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
 
Upcoming Dates 
March 3rd - March 22nd - Family Engagement Survey
Tuesday, March 5th - Presidential Primary (Student Holiday)
Thursday, March 14 - Spring Pictures
Saturday, March 16 - Ballin' for Buddies - 12-2pm - WSHS
March 25 - April 2- NO SCHOOL (Spring Break, Teacher Workday, Staff Development Day) ***APRIL 2 - Kindergarten Orientation 3-4pm***
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
6TH GRADE SILVER DINER NIGHT: A big thanks to all of the 6th graders who helped "run the diner" at Tuesday's event AND to everyone who came out to support this super fun fundraiser!
PTA BOARD MEMBERS + COMMITTEE CHAIRS: We will have several PTA positions open for the 2024-2025 school year - please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you're interested or would like to learn more! Taking on a PTA position is a great way to get more plugged into RVES, and you will have lots of support!
RUNFIT KIDZ: Are you ready to run? Learn about nutrition and proper running technique by joining the Rolling Valley RunFit Kidz Team! The Rolling Valley PTA is excited to offer RunFit Kidz this spring. Classes will be held before school on Wednesdays beginning March 20.
For more details, click here: CLICK HERE
To register, click here: CLICK HERE
PYRAMID CHALLENGE-REGISTRATION IS OPEN! The rescheduled Pyramid Challenge fun run will take place on Sunday, April 28 from 2:00-4:30pm at Irving Middle School! Note that all students who want to participate need to register, even if they already registered for the original event in November. You can register NOW by using this link: CLICK HERE Note that the last day to register is Monday, March 18!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, March 18; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ Virtual: All are welcome at our March PTA meeting! We'll chat about upcoming events and plans for the rest of the school year, and you'll get to hear the principal's report directly from Ms. Del Bagno! This meeting will be on Zoom, and the link will be sent out as the date gets closer.
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. Please click here for more information and details about upcoming events:CLICK HERE
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
Kids Heart Challenge
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Kids Heart Challenge! The kids had a fantastic time on Monday, Feb. 26 jump roping with Mr. Gawen, Mrs. McDonald, and special guest Mr. Simmons! Students and teachers were all exhausted by the end of the day! The post-event prizes will arrive in about 3 weeks.
If you have any questions, please contact Gabe Gawen at gtgawen@fcps.edu. Thank you!
2023-24 Family Engagement Survey
FCPS is partnering with independent research firm K12 Insight to administer a Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Sunday, March 3, to Friday, March 22. Your feedback is critical in helping FCPS to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs throughout the district. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Community partnerships
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive the survey link via email from K12 Insight. A public link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available in our front office. Please stay tuned for more information.
2024-25 Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open! FCPS is conducting its annual Survey of Preschool Children. The survey was sent home to all families and can also be found here. If you have a child eligible for Kindergarten this August (rising Kindergarten students need to be 5 years old before September 30, 2024), please complete the form and return it to our office by March 22nd. If you have no need for the form, please check with your neighbors who may have children eligible for kindergarten and share this form with them.
Information pertaining to registration, including eligibility and forms is outlined on our student registration page Enroll.
All registrations are done by appointment only. Appointments are open now and continue throughout the summer. Questions? Please contact our registrar, Lourdes Presnell, 703-923-2700, lcpresnell@fcps.edu
Read Across America Week
(March 4-8)
Read Across America Week is coming soon! Along with our Book Swap, we have many other fun activities for students during the week. It is also a spirit week to celebrate the fun of reading! Here are our optional dress up days.
Family Resource Center
Did you know that caregivers can access free webinars, confidential consultations, a lending library, and resources to help adults support the success of all students, including those with learning challenges, special needs, and disabilities?
Learn more about FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC).
Be the first to learn about new workshops by signing up for the FRC newsletter.
Behavior Solution Series for Elementary and Secondary Families
Join staff from the FCPS Behavior Intervention Services Department to help families encourage positive communication and behavior at home.
Elementary Webinars
3/15 Taming Tantrums and More
- Parents, ever had a moment when things feel like a big puzzle and you just need the right pieces? We will share strategies to help when your child’s behavior feels like a rollercoaster. Learn how to turn meltdowns into moments that make you go 'ta-da!'
SIBSHOPS: An Exciting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
The Sibshop workshops are for children in grades 2-6 enrolled in Fairfax County Public Schools who have siblings with special needs to:
- Meet other siblings in a relaxed setting.
- Celebrate the many contributions made by brothers and sisters of children with special needs.
- Share sibling experiences and receive peer support.
- Play games and have fun!
March 2, 2024, 9 a.m.- noon at Providence Community Center Presented by FCPS School Social Work Services Register for: SIBSHOPS: An Exicting, In-person Workshop for Brothers and Sisters of Children with Special Needs!
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