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Upcoming Events
Oct 14th - No School- Indigenous Peoples' Day /Staff Development Day
Oct 21st - 3-hour Early Release Day, Dismissal at 12:20 pm
Oct 23rd - Family Academy Session: Topic- Bullying, library 7:00-8:00 pm
Oct 23rd- Lifetouch Pictures Retakes
Oct 25th - PTA Trunk or Treat, parking lot 6:30-7:30 pm
Oct 31st - Storybook Character Day
Oct 31st - 2-Hour Early Release Day- Dismissal at 1:20 pm
Nov 1st - No School – Diwali
Nov 4th- School Planning Day- No School
Nov 5th - Teacher Workday- No School
Nov 8th - Bravery Breakfast, Celebrating our Veterans (more details to come)
Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar
Because of technical difficulties, if any link does not work, please copy, and paste it into your browser.
Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Monday, October 14
Monday, October 14 is Indigenous Peoples' Day, and is a student holiday and staff development day. See the complete school year calendar.
Digital Citizenship Week
Digital Citizenship week is October 14th-18th. This year’s Digital Citizenship Week focuses on supporting student’s mental and physical health in relation to technology use. Each day we will be asking questions about different topics. Ask your child the following questions:
"How do we balance our time with technology?"
"What are ways you can be kind online?"
"How do you stay safe online?"
"What footprints are you leaving online?"
"How do you stand up for people you care about?"
"How do you know something you see or hear is true?
For more resources about Digital Citizenship, visit: https://www.commonsense.org/education/family-resources
Three Hour Early Release, Monday October 21st
As we move into October, we will be planning for our next 3-hour early release on Monday, October 21, 2024.
Our plan is to dismiss students in the same way that they were dismissed in September unless we hear that you would like to make a change. You can let us know by contacting the school office at 703-426-3600 by Wednesday, October 16th. We will send out confirmations by October 17, 2024.
As a reminder, SACC will be open at 12:20 pm for those students who are already enrolled in this program.
Disability History and Awareness Month
In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.
National Bullying Prevention Month
October is National Bullying Prevention Month. To help develop a common understanding of Bullying, below is the FCPS definition.
Bullying in Students Rights and Responsibilities is defined as: “Any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim; involves a real or perceived power imbalance between the aggressor or aggressors and victim; and is repeated over time or causes severe emotional trauma. “Bullying” includes cyberbullying. “Bullying” does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict.”
For more information on how FCPS handles a bullying situation please visit the FCPS Bullying Prevention and Intervention webpage. Our goal is to ensure all students feel safe and welcome at school. If you have questions and/or concerns about something that is going on at school, please contact your child's sub school so that they can support you and most importantly your student.
Social Studies Basal Resources Review
FCPS is adopting Social Studies Basal Resources for the 2025-26 school year. Basal resources are the primary resources used to support instruction in a given subject. Public review of the instructional materials under consideration — which is part of the process for selecting new resources — is underway. Visit the Community Review webpage for more information on how to view the materials online or in person.
All community feedback will be shared with School Board members before they vote to select materials in spring 2025. FCPS adopts basal resources by the process outlined in Regulation 3004.
Attendance Tip: Scheduling Family Trips or Events
Good attendance is an important life skill that will help students succeed in school and beyond.
When planning trips or family events, refer to the FCPS calendar and try to use weekends and school holidays. Every day of learning is a day toward success. Keep in mind that absences add up quickly. Students absent 10% of the school year (or just two days per month) are considered chronically absent.
When possible, schedule appointments for your child outside of school hours. The 3-hour Early Release Mondays are a great time to make appointments. If your child needs to miss school because of an illness or another reason, you must report the absence.
Watch this video with tips on understanding our school calendar and visit our Attendance webpage for additional information. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Free Immunizations for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations for all FCPS students at no cost! Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment and provide consent for their student(s). The immunization clinics are being held at Frost Middle School on:
- Tuesday, October 8, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Students under the age of 19, with a scheduled appointment and parental consent, must be accompanied by their parent, guardian, or another adult over the age of 19.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 in order to provide consent.
Transportation services are also available. Please visit our Immunization Resources webpage for details.
Parents may learn more about this Safeway Pharmacy and other immunization resources and FCPS school-required immunizations
Elementary School Immunization Clinics to Be Held on Early Release Days
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for elementary students on early release Mondays. All school-required immunizations will be free of charge at Health Department clinics by appointment only.
Schedule your appointment today by calling 703-246-7100.
Clinics will be held Monday, October 21, and Monday, November 18, 2-7 p.m., at the Joseph Willard Health Center, Mount Vernon District Office, and Springfield District Office. Learn more about these clinics.
Lifetouch School Pictures Retakes
Mark Your Calendars!
Lifetouch Picture Retakes October 23, 2024!
Preorder online: www.Mylifetouch.com
Sign-in with Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTZC8KXX
If you have any questions, please call the Ravensworth Office (703) 426-3600.
Ravensworth Book Character Day
To celebrate our school-wide love of reading, students are encouraged to dress up as a favorite book character on Thursday, October 31, 2024
Students should bring a copy of a book that includes the character they are representing. The book must be one that the child has either read or listened to an adult read.
Guidelines for Book Character Costumes:
- Characters must be age appropriate and from elementary or middle-grade level books.
- Costumes may not involve book or other horror-type elements
- No weapons of any kind or masks that cover the entire face
- Costumes must allow students to take care of personnel needs, sit at desks, and participate in school and classroom activities throughout the day, including appropriate shoes for PE, recess, and Run for Ravensworth.
Local Resources for Food and Other Basic Needs
ECHO
703-569-9160
Please call for an appointment.
www.echo-inc.org
If you need assistance with rent, mortgage, or utilities please contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services at (703) 222-0880.
Please reach out to our school social worker, Heather Colby, for further questions regarding assistance at hcolby@fcps.edu or (703) 426-3682.
TJ Invitational Science Fair Interest Meeting Update
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but there has been a change in the logistics of the upcoming interest meeting. Due to the initial date (October 11th) being a religious/cultural observance day, the TJ Science Fair Interest Meeting has been rescheduled to Friday, October 18th, 2024 from 6-7PM. It will no longer be held in person, only virtually through Zoom. The information covered and the link to sign up is unchanged. Additionally, we would greatly appreciate it if you could advertise the updated information about the fair on a weekly school newsletter or through printing the attached flyer around your school. If you have any questions or concerns, please email us back. Feel free to also check out our website at tjsciencefair.wordpress.com or email us at tjhsstsciencefair@gmail.com
PTA
Join the PTA Today
Hey Ravensworth Families!
We're gearing up for an amazing school year and we need YOU to make it even better! Join Rio the Raven and become a superhero by signing up for the PTA today.
As a superhero, you have the power to make a significant impact on the Ravensworth school community by joining the Ravensworth Elementary PTA! With the PTA's exciting calendar of events for the year, there's a perfect opportunity for you to get involved, share your talents, and help create a vibrant, supportive environment for all students. From fundraisers to fun school activities, your superhero energy will be a valuable asset in making this year unforgettable.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
Trunk or Treat
October's Fun Friday is Trunk-or-Treat in the parking lot at Ravensworth Elementary School. Get some extra use out of your Halloween costume or use a different Halloween costume and join us for an exciting evening.
Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and include games and food trucks including DC Slices.
If you are interested in handing out candy and decorating your vehicle, please register your car using the link: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C0A4CAAAF22A5FFC07...
No registration is required to enjoy the fun.
We are hoping for clear skies and big smiles, so join us for the fun!
Run 4 Ravensworth
Get excited – our school is hosting the Run 4 Ravensworth at the end of our fundraiser on 11/14/2024! This school-wide event is sure to be an unforgettable experience for all students. All students are invited to attend, regardless of financial participation.
Sign up for our Run 4 Ravensworth on 10/23/2024 at MyBooster.com to get Run 4 Ravensworth ready! 💪
View our Run4Ravensworth website here, and follow the PTA social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online at MyBooster.com – 10/23/2024
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 11/06/2024
👟 Event Day – 11/14/2024
Spirit Wear Fit for You
Did everyone outgrow their Spirit Wear this summer? The Ravensworth Spirit Wear Store has all the sizes you need to stay comfortable and keep your
Ravens Pride. You can also pick-up Spirit Wear at all August events from the PTA table. Get your gear and start the school year looking stylish.
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
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