RAVENS' NEST 04/12/2024

Upcoming Events

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April 12th - Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show 6:00-8:00pm

April 17th - Virginia Purple Up! Day (Wear Something Purple)

April 17th - Spring Individual Picture Day

April 24th6th Grade Panoramic Photo

Link to 2023-2024 School Year Calendar 2023-24 FCPS School Year Calendar

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Student and Family Surveys

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FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open for all parents/caregivers. Emails were sent to families on Sunday, March 3, by our independent partner, K12 Insight. 

Families are encouraged to participate. Feedback will be used to develop a plan to improve family and school partnerships throughout the division to support student success.

The survey is available in 10 languages. Parents/caregivers may stop by schools to fill out a paper survey or for support with completing the survey online. A link to the survey and additional information are available on the Family Engagement Survey webpage.

 

Encuesta para los Estudiantes y la Familia

La Encuesta de participación familiar de FCPS ya está abierta para todos los padres/cuidadores. Nuestro socio independiente, “K12 Insight”, envió correos electrónicos a las familias el domingo 3 de marzo.

Se les invita a las familias a participar. Sus comentarios se utilizarán para desarrollar un plan para mejorar las asociaciones entre familias y escuelas en toda la división para apoyar el éxito de los estudiantes.

La encuesta está disponible en 10 idiomas. Los padres/cuidadores pueden pasar por las escuelas para completar una encuesta en papel o para recibir ayuda para completar la encuesta en línea. Un enlace a la encuesta e información adicional están disponibles en la página web de la encuesta de participación familiar.

 

Rising 7th grade students - Immunizations Notice

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7th Grade Immunizations are now due and should be submitted to Teresa Dunbar no later than June 1st. All students entering 7th grade will be required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations prior to the beginning of school: Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis booster (Tdap), Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) and the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine. Immunization records can be scanned directly to Ms. Dunbar at tldunbar1@fcps.edu

 

Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) School Health Services Internal Survey

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The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians of FCPS students. Parents/guardians will be asked for feedback on the level of satisfaction with School Health services provided to the school community. The survey will be distributed electronically via FCPS This Week. The survey window is April 15 - April 26, 2024.
Survey link: www.redcap.link/FCHDSchoolHealthSurvey.

Survey results will provide a basis for quality improvement of School Health services. The data-driven process is in alignment with the FCPS Strategic planning process, and the survey results will contribute positively to the FCPS Strategic Plan that reflects a shared consensus among stakeholders.

 

April is Month of the Military Child!

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To celebrate our military connected students here at Ravensworth we will have a Spirit Week surrounding FCPS' Purple Up Day!

Monday - PJ Day

Tuesday - Camo Day

Wednesday - Purple Up Day

Thursday - Stars & Stripes Day

Friday - RED Day

 

Annual Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show

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Join us for the Lake Braddock Pyramid Art Show at the LBSS gym on April 12th from 6-8pm to view selected artworks from all our feeder schools including Ravensworth. There will be art, music, food, and much more! 

 

Techstravaganza 2024

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Tech Adventure Camp

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Registration is open from February 1st to June 7th, 2024. You can register online through The Tech Adventure Camp website.

There are limited number of seats for this camp, so register early to guarantee a spot.

For questions, please contact the CTE department, at fcpscte@fcps.edu.

 

CTE Summer Academy

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Registration is open from February 1st to June 7th, 2024. You can register online through The CTE Summer Academy  website.

There are limited number of seats for this camp, so register early to guarantee a spot.

For questions, please contact the CTE department, at fcpscte@fcps.edu.

 

Positivity Project

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Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Purpose. Purpose means you have beliefs about the meaning of life and your life’s purpose. You seek to be part of something greater than yourself.

Purpose gives individuals the sense that they are put on this earth for a reason and that they are somehow connected with humanity or the universe. People who possess a sense of purpose believe that they were put on earth for a reason. That reason can have all kinds of variety. It could be to create a unique invention, bring joy through art or music, or raise their children to become good people. These people have a true calling.

 

PTA

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PTA Open Board Positions

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After the 2023-2024 School Year our entire Executive Board: President, Treasurer, and Secretary positions will be vacant. We cannot have a PTA without these positions filled and the state will assume control. Nominations for these positions will be held at the April 15th and June 3rd meetings. Elections will follow the close of nominations at the June 3rd Meeting.

Anyone interested in being involved in the PTA as one of these positions is urged to contact president@ravensworthpta.org to receive more information or start learning more about these roles.

President

  • Preside over general membership and executive board meetings
  • Meet with school leadership and develop ideas to promote the organization
  • Submit documentation necessary to the Virginia PTA and maintain the organization within the specified by-laws
  • Serve as ex-officio of all committees except the nominations committee
  • 6-8 Hours per month

Treasurer

  • Tracking and inputting incomes and expenses in QuickBooks
  • Creating Monthly Budget Reports and presenting them at Meetings as well as an annual financial report
  • Writing checks and depositing payments received
  • Submitting dues to the state organization per bylaws
  • QuickBooks Experience helpful but not necessary
  • 3-5 hours per month

Secretary

  • Record minutes of all meetings
  • Keep official copies of the state and local bylaws on file
  • Maintain a membership list in accordance with the Virginia PTA
  • 2-4 hours per month

Anyone interested in these roles can send an email to president@ravensworthpta.org.

 

PTA Meeting April 15th

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At the Monday, April 15th PTA Meeting, we will be presenting, Empowering Parents to Navigate Challenges in the Digital Age.  The session will focus on understanding and addressing the challenges of technology and impacts it can have on students academically and socially. Equip yourself with valuable insights and practical strategies to foster a safe and supportive environment for your child online. Let's collaborate to navigate the ever-evolving digital landscape together. Several Ravensworth staff members and Melanie Crosby, Region 4 Family Engagement Specialist, will lead this presentation.                     

 

Ravensworth Chess club is Looking for Volunteers

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Chess Club is being held Mondays through June 3rd 3:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. for 2nd through 6th graders! While registration is full for this, we still need parent volunteers to assist during the program. Whether you have a passion for chess or not, your help would be appreciated so the club can run smoothly.  For more information contact Ravensworth club parent coordinators:

Michael Alt, alt_michael@hotmail.com

Alexandra Parresol, alexandraparresol@yahoo.com

 

Ravensworth Yearbooks!

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Want to have all the memories the school year brings?  The time has come to order your Ravensworth Elementary School Yearbooks. The price of the yearbook is $18.50.  Take advantage of the savings and order your yearbook today! 

Order site: https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectJob

Yearbook ID Code: 4882624

School Name: Ravensworth Elementary School 

Don't delay and order your yearbook today!

Order deadline:  April 19, 2024

 

Get Your School Spirit Wear Today!

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Show your school spirit and support the Ravensworth PTA—purchase your spirit wear in the MemberHub store anytime: https://ravensworth.memberhub.com/store; youth and adult sizes available. Contact spiritwear@ravensworthpta.org if you have any questions. Show your pride for the Ravensworth Ravens all year long!

 

Follow Ravensworth on Social Media

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Are you connected to Ravensworth Elementary School and the Ravensworth PTA on social media? The PTA’s Facebook page is at https://www.facebook.com/ravensworthelementarypta and the school’s accounts are https://www.facebook.com/RavensworthElementary and https://twitter.com/RavensworthES