April 12 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
What an incredible week it's been at our school! Thanks to the Grimm family, we were equipped with Solar Eclipse Glasses for our entire school, and the weather couldn't have been better for our memorable school-wide eclipse viewing. This week we also held two community gatherings which centered around perseverance, and students from first to fourth grade shared their engaging classroom activities.
Looking ahead, we're gearing up to celebrate Military-Connected Students with a spirit week, wth Purple Up Day on Wednesday, April 17th. And don't forget about our in-person PTA meeting on Monday, April 15th in the library – we hope you can attend.
Wishing everyone a fantastic weekend ahead!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
Upcoming Dates
April 15-19 - SPIRIT WEEK - Month of the Military Child
*** Apr. 17 - Purple Up Day!***
April 20 - Special Education Olympics
April 25 - International Night (6:00-8:00 pm)
April 28 - PTA Pyramid Challenge (2:00-4:30 pm)
May 3 - Teacher Work Day ( Student Holiday)
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month. One in 44 children is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in the United States, according to the CDC. Our schools and staff play a vital role in creating and ensuring inclusive environments that accommodate and affirm autistic students.
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
PYRAMID CHALLENGE ADULT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We REALLY need a few more adults to help as parking guides and to assist at the RVES check-in table at the Pyramid Challenge on Sunday, April 28 - please sign up here! CLICK HERE
PTA GIFT CARD DRIVE: The PTA is collecting restaurant gift cards that can be distributed to families in our RVES community to provide meals during times of need (such as a death in the family or recovery from an illness, injury, or medical procedure). Gift cards should be for nearby restaurants that offer takeout. If you would like to donate a restaurant gift card for any amount, please drop it off at the RVES office in an envelope marked “PTA Gift Card Drive”by Friday, April 26.
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:
Monday, April 15; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ RVES: Have you ever wondered what happens at PTA meetings? All are welcome at our April meeting, which will take place in the RVES library! Childcare will be provided in room 169.
Tuesday, April 23; 4:00-8:00pm; PTA Fundraiser @ Hangry Burger: Enjoy a wide variety of burgers, fries, wings, milkshakes and more and 15% of proceeds from walk-in sales will be donated to the RVES PTA! Hangry Burger is located at 6699 Frontier Drive in Springfield, near Home Depot and Old Navy.
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, we need more adult volunteers - see above for the sign-up link!
Also...we will be offering donuts and a variety of yummy baked goods for sale 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: 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. Please use this form to let us know if you're coming: 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. 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!
RVES Spirit Week for
Military-Connected Students
April 15-19, 2024
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Purple Up! Day
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 17 for military children. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue.
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RVES INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
International Night will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We are looking for parents/students to share their home country/culture by bringing food, hosting an activity, or by doing a presentation. Please see your Friday Folders for more Information. You can sign up for International Night Here or by turning in the form in your Friday Folders. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms. Walker at amwalker@fcps.edu and Ms.O’Carroll at ceocarroll@fcps.edu.
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD)
Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) School Health Services invite parents/guardians of FCPS students to participate in a survey requesting feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be open to families beginning on April 15, 2024 and will be open until April 26, 2024. The survey should take approximately five minutes to complete.
Parents are encouraged to offer their feedback as survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services as well as inform future planning for schools. www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey
Planning ahead...
23-24 RVES SOL SCHEDULE!
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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WEST SPRINGFIELD WILL BE HOSTING A GIRLS BASKETBALL CAMP June 17 -21 FOR RISING 3rd THRU 9th GRADERS. For registration you can follow the link:
View Girl's Basketball Camp Details (ryzer.com)
For more infor4mation you can contact Coach Gibson at: wrgibsoin@fcps.edu
LOST & FOUND
With the weather starting to warm up we will be donating any items not claimed from the lost and found.
All items not picked up will be donated on to a local donation center on Friday, May, 3.
Call - 703-923-2700
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