April 26 - Family Newsletter
Rolling Valley Families,
This week we had International Night, and it was truly a highlight for all involved. We want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to every one of you who participated in and supported this wonderful community event.
Our 2nd graders had great weather for their field trip to Hidden Oaks. The weather couldn't have been more perfect for outdoor exploration, and they made the most of every moment.
Meanwhile, inside the building, our 3rd graders were treated to the sight of eggs hatching and adorable chicks making their sounds heard throughout the classroom.
We were also thrilled to receive support from Assistant Principal Eric Painter's dad, who generously volunteered his time to clean up our outdoor learning space. From fixing the pond to laying the groundwork for our upcoming projects, his contributions have been amazing!! Our Get2Green student team is now gearing up to plant native plants for the cleaned-up courtyard space.
As we head into the weekend, we hope you have a wonderful time with your families. And a friendly reminder: next week will be a four-day week.
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary Principal
Upcoming Dates
April 28 - PTA Pyramid Challenge (2:00-4:30 pm)
May 3 - Teacher Work Day ( Student Holiday)
May 8 - Bike, Walk, and Roll to School Day
May 27 - No School Memorial Day
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
PACERS NEEDED!!! We REALLY need a few more runners (adults or teens, ages 13+) to help out as pacers at the Pyramid Challenge! The pacers will run ahead of the students on their 1/2 mile or 1 mile course (depending on the grade level) to guide them around the course. Note that pacers will run multiple races. High school students can get volunteer credit for this. Please sign up here! CLICK HERE
PTA 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! One position that needs to be filled is the...
HAUNTED HOUSE CHAIR: We need someone to lead the committee for this annual fundraiser, which will happen in October! There are TONS of people who help with this event year after year, and the chair will simply coordinate the efforts of a great crew. Please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you'd like to find out more!
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, we still need more volunteers, particularly pacers - 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 board 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
Save the Date: the RVES 6th graders will be doing another "Run the Diner" fundraiser at Silver Diner in Springfield on Tuesday, May 21!
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!
2024-25 Kindergarten and New Student Registration
Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open! Children who will be five (5) years old on or before September 30, 2024, are eligible to attend kindergarten next fall. If you have a child who will attend kindergarten at Rolling Valley next school year, please contact our registrar Lourdes Presnell at lcpresnell@fcps.edu or 703-923-2700.
Information pertaining to registration, including eligibility and forms is outlined on our student registration page Enroll. You can schedule an appointment for registration with Mrs. Presnell or use the new Online Registration for 2024-2025. Welcome to Fairfax County Public Schools’ (FCPS) Online Registration. This link provides families with the information to utilize this convenient registration tool. Parents and guardians can still register students using the electronic bundle or choose to complete paper registration forms if they prefer.
Rolling Valley Yearbooks
on sale now!
You can order them online at yearbookordercenter.com and use our school’s order number 25982.
The cost of the yearbook is $15.00. Buy your yearbook today!
Yearbooks are for sale online now through May 4th.
Need help with your online order? Call 866-287-3096 or visit yearbookordercenter@herffjones.com
RVES INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Thank you to all the families who came and shared their culture and experiences with Rolling Valley! We are such a special and amazing school and last night captured and celebrated all that is wonderful about RVES!
Rolling Valley’s Little Lending Library
Rolling Valley’s Little Lending Library is desperately in need of children’s books! If you’re doing your Spring Cleaning and you find that you have some unwanted books, please think of donating them to Rolling Valley’s Little Lending Library. Thank you for your help in encouraging children to read!
PLANNING AHEAD!
UPCOMING SOL DATES
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
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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