Upcoming Events
May 7th – 5th & 6th Gr Reading SOL 8:45 – 10:45am
May 8th – 4th Gr Reading SOL 8:45 – 10:45am
May 8th – 3rd Gr Reading SOL 10:00am – 12:00pm
May 8th – Bike, Walk & Roll to School Day
May 13th – 4th Gr Math SOL 8:45 – 10:45am
May 13th – 3rd Gr Math SOL 10:00am – 12:00pm
May 14th – 5th & 6th Gr Math SOL 8:45 – 10:45am
May 16th – 5th Gr Science SOL 8:45 – 10:45am
May 23rd – Family STEAM/Tech Night
May 27th – Memorial Day School Holiday
May 30 – Spring Chorus Concert, Gr 5 & 6, Gym, 6:00
June 3 – PTA General Membership Meeting, Gym, 7:00 – 8:00
June 5 – Gr 4 Strings Concert, Gym, 6:00
June 6 – Gr 5 & 6 Band and Strings Concert, Gym, 6:00
June 7 – Field Day, Grades 3-6, Field & Blacktop, 8:45 – 11:00
June 10 – Field Day, Kindergarten – Gr 2, Field & Blacktop, 8:45 – 11:00
Link to 2023-2024 School Year Calendar 2023-24 FCPS School Year Calendar
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Bike, Roll & Walk to School Day
Leave the car at home and join us for "Bike, Roll and Walk" to school day. This is an annual event that promotes great ways for students to get more physical activity before and after school, reduce the number of cars using kiss and ride and build awareness for how walkable and bikeable the community is. Join children and adults around the world to celebrate the benefits of walking and bicycling. If you are biking or rolling, please obey all traffic rules and wear a helmet.
Planning for the 2024-2025 School Year
It is time to start planning for our next school year. Developing class assignments each year is a complex process. School administration, classroom teachers, counselors, special education staff and specialists all have the opportunity to provide feedback on class groupings.
If you have feedback that you would like for us to consider, please add it to this form https://forms.gle/yKQij5LN5xMx5YEJ7 no later than May 17, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. We will consider all feedback provided, but we are not always able to fulfill requests.
We respectfully ask that you do not request particular teachers. It is unfair to give special consideration to some families when it would be impossible to grant requests from all families. Please be aware that grade level assignments for staff sometimes change, due to late enrollments or other changes. Staff assignments are determined at the end of the summer.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! Visit our website for attendance resources.
¡Asiste hoy, Tener Éxito Mañana! A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, es importante que los estudiantes se mantengan comprometidos, asistan a la escuela y terminen con fuerza. Visite nuestro sitio web para obtener recursos sobre la asistencia.
Lunch Time Entertainment
Our students have benefitted from having magazines to look at during their lunchtime! If you have any children’s magazines (Highlights, High Five, Cricket, etc.) gathering dust at home, please send them in with your child.
There will be a collection bin in the lobby near the office. Our Get to Green Student Group will help with collections. Thank you so much!
Community Forums on Middle School Start Times
FCPS is exploring options for adjusting middle school start times and invites the public to be part of the process. All forums will deliver the same presentation and provide the same feedback opportunities. Register for an in-person forum by clicking on one of the following dates:
A virtual forum will be held on Monday, May 13, 6:30-8 p.m. That registration link will be available soon.
While registration is not required, it does help with planning. Language interpretation and childcare will be provided. Learn more about the project exploring middle school start times.
Foros Comunitarios sobre el Horario de Entrada a la Escuela Intermedia
FCPS está explorando opciones para ajustar los horarios de inicio de las escuelas intermedias e invita al público a ser parte del proceso. Todos los foros tendrán la misma presentación y proveerán las mismas oportunidades de retroalimentación. Inscríbase para un foro en persona haciendo clic en una de las siguientes fechas:
El lunes 13 de mayo, de 6:30 a 8:00 p. m., se ofrecerá un foro virtual en el que pronto estará disponible el enlace de inscripción.
Aunque la inscripción no es obligatoria, facilita la planificación. Habrá servicio de interpretación y cuidado de niños. Aprenda más sobre este proyecto que está analizando los horarios de inicio de las escuelas intermedias.
Parent Information Phone Lines Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Línea Telefónica de Información para Padres Disponible en Ocho Idiomas
Padres/cuidadores que hablan Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Español, Urdu o Vietnamita pueden llamar a una línea telefónica de información para obtener información general sobre FCPS. Vea la lista de números de teléfono.
Rising 7th Grade Parent Night at LBSS?
Educate Fairfax
 
Techstravaganza 2024
Positivity Project
Next week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Leadership. Leadership means you value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best.
Leadership can be both formal and informal. It is concerned with getting others to do what needs to be done while maintaining group morale to ensure readiness to act in the future. This character strength’s focus is on the personal qualities of leaders rather than the practice of leadership. These qualities include the ability to understand others and inspire them toward a common goal, the capacity to mitigate conflict and mold consensus, and the desire to lead other people.
PTA
Teacher Appreciation Next Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is next week, May 6th through May 10th and we want to let our Ravensworth Elementary teachers know how grateful we are to have them educating our children. The PTA will be providing food but needs your help with additional snacks and drinks. A SignUpGenius has been created for anyone wishing to assist in this endeavor. Any items can be brought to the front office throughout the week in preparation for Teacher Appreciation Week. Thanks for helping those that help us every day!
Teacher Appreciation Sign-up
PTA Open Board Positions
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.
Ravensworth Chess club is Looking for Volunteers
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
Get Your School Spirit Wear Today!
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
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
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