March 8 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
It was a four-day week, but we made sure those four days were filled with activities! This week we celebrated Read Across America with a spirit week, book swap, and other fun reading activities! Our kindergartners enjoyed a fun field trip to Baltimore, MD where they went to Port Discovery!
A few reminders as we look forward to next week, there are spring pictures on Thursday and Ballin’ for Buddies at WSHS on Saturday, March, 16. Make sure to read below for more detailed information about both these activities!
Wishing you a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
Upcoming Dates 
March 3rd - March 22nd - Family Engagement Survey
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)
Tuesday, April, 2 - Kindergarten Orientation 3-4pm
National Women's History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
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!
HELP THE PTA MAKE OUR MEMBERSHIP GOAL! We have a membership goal and need YOUR help to get there! If you haven't joined the PTA yet for the 2023-2024 school year, now is the time to do so - just click on the link below! If you would like to join the PTA but need financial assistance, please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com. Click here to join today: CLICK HERE
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
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Spring Picture Day!
“Hello! Victor O'Neill will be taking Spring Pictures on Thursday, March 14, 2024.
You will be able to view and order your child’s photos in their online gallery approximately ten days after picture day. If you have any questions leading up to picture day, please reach out to Victor O’Neill Studios by emailing Underclass@vosphoto.com .”
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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
THANK YOU!!
Our first Book Swap in honor of Read Across America Week was a success! Thanks to the amazing families and teachers in our community, we were able to collect over 1,300 books which allowed every student to not only choose one new-to-them book, but two books! So many of the students were so grateful to be able to choose from such an assortment and got so excited about reading! Thank you again to everyone who helped make this event amazing!
2023-24 Family Engagement Survey
Participate today!
Make Your Voice Heard!
Share your thoughts around important topics impacting your student’s success. By participating in the Family Engagement Survey, parents/caregivers are making their voices heard. Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment
- Communication
- Student success
- Advocacy
- Family and school partnerships
- Collaboration with the community to see if FCPS is meeting its goals at the school, region, and division levels
Help us better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
TAKE THE SURVEY!
Visit the Family Engagement Survey website for more information
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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