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September 27- News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
Despite the rainy weather this week, we kept spirits high with lots of activities in the classrooms. When the rain let up, we even managed to get outside for some fresh air and outdoor fun. Our second grade had a special moment last week and this week, as they released their butterflies in between the raindrops!
We also held our first PTA meeting of the school year and are incredibly thankful for everything our wonderful PTA does to support our staff and students.
Looking ahead, please note that next week will be a short one with no school on Thursday or Friday.
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Upcoming Dates
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Thursday, October 3rd - No School - Rosh Hashanah
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Friday, October 4th - No School
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Thursday, October 10th - Curriculum Night - Advanced Academics, Literacy, Mathematics (parents/guardians only) 6-8 pm **See flyer below!
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Monday, October 14th - No School
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Tuesday - October 15th - School Fall Picture Day
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Wednesday, October 16th - 6:30 FLE Parent Previrew - Virtual (link will be sent closer to date)
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Monday, Oct. 21st - Early Release - 1:00 PM
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Monday, Oct. 21st - PTA Meeting - Virtual (A link will be shared closer to the date of the meeting)
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Saturday, October 26th - RVES Fun Fair & Haunted House - 4:30-8:30
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Wednesday, October 30th - Instructional Insights: Coffee with the Principal & Team –9:20-10:20am - All about Reading - **See flyer below!
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Thursday, October 31st - 2 Hour Early Release (End of the Quarter)
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Friday, Nov. 1st - No School
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Monday, Nov. 4th - No School
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Tuesday, Nov. 5th - No School
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Monday, Nov. 11th - No School
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Thursday, Nov. 14th - Full-Time AAP Screening Process - School Cafeteria 6-7 PM
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Saturday, Nov. 16th - Pyramid Challenge - 10-12:30 @ Irving MS
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Thursday, Nov. 21st - Instructional Insights: Coffee with the Principal & Team –9:20-10:20am -All about Math - **See flyer below!
PTA - Rolling Valley
Fun Fair & Haunted House - Oct. 26
Saturday, October 26; 4:30-8:30pm; Haunted House & Fun Fair @ RVES: The RVES PTA is thrilled to once again host the Haunted House & Fun Fair! This long standing community tradition is one of our biggest fundraisers, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase your tickets online by October 22 at rvespta.ptboard.com and receive a discount.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We need volunteers to help at the Haunted House and Fun Fair! Note that teens (7th grade and up) are welcome to volunteer too! If you're interested, please contact Haunted House co-chairs Amanda Alper and Kathy Harris (RVEShaunts2024@gmail.com) or Fun Fair chair Mellissa Obha (sulissa2@gmail.com).
To volunteer at the Haunted House, click here: CLICK HERE
To volunteer at the Fun Fair, click here: CLICK HERE
To donate food or supplies to the Fun Fair, click here: CLICK HERE
What's happening in our classrooms!
Science!
2nd Grade Explores the Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly
Second graders had an amazing hands-on experience learning about the life cycle of the monarch butterfly! The team discovered caterpillars in the school courtyard and observed their transformation firsthand. Students were able to witness the entire process—from caterpillar to chrysalis, and finally to beautiful butterflies. After watching the incredible metamorphosis, they released the butterflies into nature. This experience brought science to life for our young learners!
2024 - 2025 School Calendar
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The 2024 - 2025 FCPS School Year Calendar can be accessed here. We encourage families to review the calendar when considering trips or preplanned absences. |
Curriculum Night!
October 10
6-8PM
Parents/Guardians,
Join us for Curriculum Night, where the Math Coach and Literacy Coach will share valuable information about the curriculum and instructional practices happening at RV! Additionally, the Advanced Academic Resource Teacher will share information on the Advanced Academic Prorgam.
Feel free to attend one session or stay for all three! We hope to see you there!
 Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
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Information
Krystyn Carey is thrilled to join Rolling Valley staff this year as the Advanced Academics Resource teacher. Please find the Fall Newsletter linked below, and please reach out to Krystyn at krcarey@fcps.edu at any time with questions! Also, please join her on Curriculum Night (October 10) for more information. Krystyn will also be hosting a Parent Information Meeting 2: Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process on Thursday, November 14 from 6-7 PM in the school Library.
AAP Newsletter: CLICK HERE
AAP Screening
Fall screening is available for students who are new to FCPS since January.
The fall screening referral window is from the first day of school - October 15.
Parents are invited to attend an AAP information session to learn about services in FCPS at Curriculum Night on October 10, 6-8 p.m.
Please reach out to Krystyn Carey (krcarey@fcps.edu), Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, with any questions you might have.
FLE Parent Preview
You are invited to attend a virtual evening session Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 6:30 PM to preview the Family Life Education (FLE) media and lessons, and to engage in conversation with school staff about the program.
Parents/guardians who do not wish for their child to participate in FLE instruction can opt them out of any or all lessons. For students in general education classes, opt-out forms are available through the Parent Digital Consent (PDC). For students in special education or those using the modified FLE lessons for the 2024-2025 school year, a paper opt-out form is required. These forms can be accessed at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/curriculum/subject-area/family-life-education-fle/fle-opt-out-request-forms.
Events in the RV Community
Bike Rodeo
Come learn about bike safety at the annual Tour de Mount Vernon Bike Ride with the first-ever bike rodeo on Saturday, October 19! This will be a great way for children to learn about helmet safety, practice stopping for pedestrians and cars, all while having fun in the process! A South County High School student is doing this as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award. See flier for more information about the Bike Rodeo, the Youth and Family Ride, and the longer adult rides around the Mount Vernon district.
Register here using this link.
Pyramid Challenge
Sat., Nov. 16 from 10-12:30
Upcoming Rolling Valley
Principal Chat Events
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THANK YOU, PTA!
Over the past month, the PTA has gone above and beyond to support the RVES staff. They welcomed us back with a delicious breakfast and lunch during the first week, filled the teachers’ lounge with snacks, stocked up our coffee supplies, and surprised the staff with fun, "crushed" themed baskets to celebrate the first month of school, coinciding with our first early release. Most recently, they hosted a wonderful dinner for all staff on Back to School Night. We are incredibly thankful to have such a supportive and creative PTA. Thank you for all that you do for the staff at RVES!
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JOIN THE PTA!
 Did you know PTA memberships are only valid for one year? By becoming a member, you'll receive updates on PTA-sponsored events and be the first to know about volunteer opportunities at the school!
Check something off your to-do list and support the PTA’s initiatives by joining today. Your $15 membership fee helps fund special events, teacher appreciation activities, school resources, and much more. And while we love volunteers, there’s no time or volunteer commitment required to be a PTA member.
Join online today at CLICK HERE!
PTA NEWS:
Saturday, October 26; 4:30-8:30pm; Haunted House & Fun Fair @ RVES: The RVES PTA is thrilled to once again host the Haunted House & Fun Fair! This long standing community tradition is one of our biggest fundraisers, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase your tickets online by October 22 at rvespta.ptboard.com and receive a discount.
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! We need volunteers to help at the Haunted House and Fun Fair! Note that teens (7th grade and up) are welcome to volunteer too! If you're interested, please contact Haunted House co-chairs Amanda Alper and Kathy Harris (RVEShaunts2024@gmail.com) or Fun Fair chair Mellissa Obha (sulissa2@gmail.com).
To volunteer at the Haunted House, click here: CLICK HERE
To volunteer at the Fun Fair, click here: CLICK HERE
To donate food or supplies to the Fun Fair, click here: CLICK HERE
If you have trouble accessing any of the links above, please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: The PTA has coordinated before and after school activities for the fall, including Run Fit Kidz, Basketball/Flag Football & Zumba! All class offerings use online registration and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be aware that some classes will not run if there are insufficient students. If this is the case, your money will be refunded. For scholarship information, please contact Ms. Del Bagno as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s After-School Programs Coordinator, Lisa Callahan, at (703)338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com. All details and registration information can be found here:
RUN FITZ KIDS: CLICK HERE
BASKETBALL/FLAG FOOTBALL/ZUMBA:CLICK HERE
SEPTA News
SEPTA (FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA):
Fairfax County SEPTA serves all special education, special needs, and disabled students, their families, and educators in Fairfax County, Virginia. We need your help to reach more families and educators!
Join at: CLICK HERE
If you have any questions, please contact president@fairfaxcountysepta.org. For more information visit the SEPTA website at www.FairfaxCountySEPTA.org
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
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