March 22 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
We are heading into spring break after a fun-filled week! This week started with our many RVES Rockin’ Robins participating in Ballin with Buddies! We had a great turnout of students, families, and staff this past Saturday at WSHS! Thanks to Jennifer Clark for all her efforts in organizing the Rolling Valley team!
This week the 4th-grade students enjoyed a symphony at the Kenndy Center, and the 3rd graders enjoyed a field trip to the National Children’s Museum, while all students had the opportunity to hear from Ralph Masiello during his author visit! Some pictures of all the smiles are included below.
We hope everyone has a fun and safe spring break and look forward to seeing everyone on April, 3! A reminder that Kindergarten Orientation is on Tuesday, April 2, from 3-4 pm.
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
Upcoming Dates 
March 3rd - March 22nd - Family Engagement Survey
March 18 and April 5 - FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
March 25 - April 2- NO SCHOOL (Spring Break, Teacher Workday, Staff Development Day)
Tuesday, April 2 - Kindergarten Orientation 3-4pm
Thursday, April 4 - View some of our student's artwork at West Springfield High School on Thursday, April 4th from 5-8pm. A food truck will be onsite at 4pm.
April 15 - 19 - Month of the Military Child Spirit Week
2024-25 Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open!.
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
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
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 (or if you haven't renewed your membership if you joined in the past), 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
SPRING AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES:
Register now for after school classes sponsored by the PTA!
Soccer
Grades K-3 - MONDAYS 4:05 - 5:05 4/8 - 6/3 8 sessions $129
Basketball / Flag Football Combo
Grades K-3 - THURSDAYS 4:05 - 5:05 4/11 - 5/30 8 sessions $129
Click here for a flyer with more details: CLICK HERE
And here for registration information: CLICK HERE
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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Sunday, April 28; 2:00-4:30pm; Pyramid Challenge @ 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 now closed to allow us enough time to order t-shirts. However, if you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here! CLICK HERE
Also...we will be offering donuts and a variety of yummy baked goods at our concessions table, AND the Kona Ice truck will also be on-site at this spring's event!
Friday, May 10; 6:00-8:00pm; Games & Grub @ Rolling Valley: Save the date! RVES families are invited to come hang out and enjoy games in the cafeteria, and delicious fare from local food trucks will also be available for sale! Note that all students must be accompanied by an adult.
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!
Spring Break Reading Challenege
We love reading at Rolling Valley and no break is complete without a reading challenge! In your child’s Friday Folder this week is a paper to have your child fill out 10 books/chapters they read over break. Return the paper to school by Friday, April 5th for a prize! You may also download and print a copy from the Rolling Valley website. This is a completely optional activity, but we always encourage reading! Please email Mrs. Reynolds at slreynolds2@fcps.edu with any questions.
Author/Illustrator Ralph Masiello visited Rolling Valley
This week and presented to the entire student body. A big thank you to the PTA for sponsoring the event! Ralph shared that he never wanted to be an artist when he was younger but his teachers saw something in him even before he did. He learned from famous illustrators like Chris Van Allsburg and has been illustrating children’s books for almost 40 years. Ralph shared his favorite way to be creative with his drawings is to ask, “What if?” He told us, “Everybody has ideas. It’s what you do with your ideas that’s important.” To learn more about him, visit https://www.ralphmasiello.com/.
FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form
On Monday, March 18, Rolling Valley parents/guardians will be sent an email containing a link to complete the online FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the VDOE-mandated Performance Evaluation Program for principals and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include how the principal demonstrates/impacts instructional leadership, school climate, management, communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism within the school.
The questionnaire will be administered between March 18 and April 5. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your feedback matters!
RVES Spirit Week for Military-Connected Students
April 15-19, 2024
Summer Camps and Learning Programs
Have you made summer plans for your child yet? Are you looking for a summer camp for your child with special needs?
The Family Resource Center has compiled information on summer camps including local options, camps for students with special needs (sorted by need), and camps for students experiencing grief or who have parents in the military.
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