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October 18 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
What a busy week it’s been! Staff participated in professional development on Monday, we hosted Parent Preview Night for Family Life Education on Wednesday, and there have been numerous parent-teacher conferences, along with many exciting activities happening in our classrooms. We’re looking forward to another great week ahead and enjoying these fun-filled days!
Just a reminder: our next early release is Monday, October 21, at 1:00 p.m.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Upcoming Dates
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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 - Information Night about AAP Screening and Full Time Services - School Cafeteria 6-7 PM
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Saturday, Nov. 16th - Pyramid Challenge - 10-12:30 @ Irving MS
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Monday, Nov. 18 - Friday, Nov. 22 - School Book Fair
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Thursday, Nov. 21st - Instructional Insights: Coffee with the Principal & Team –9:20-10:20am -All about Math - **See flyer below!
Early Release Mondays Schedule
Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm:
- October 21
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
 PTA NEWS:
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: LOTS OF IMPORTANT INFO BELOW!
VOLUNTEERS! We can't run this event without a BUNCH of volunteers! Note that teens (7th grade and up) are welcome to volunteer, too. We are especially in need of Second Shift Haunted House volunteers!
To volunteer for the Haunted House, click here: CLICK HERE
To volunteer for the Fun Fair, click here: CLICK HERE
To donate food and/or supplies, click here: CLICK HERE
T-SHIRTS! The brand new Haunted House t-shirt is now on sale, and is available in your choice of blue or red! Pre-order yours today - advance sales will end on October 21! Order here: CLICK HERE
TICKETS! Buy your Haunted House & Fun Fair tickets in advance and save - see below for details!
LAST CHANCE! WANT TO SKIP THE LINE AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE? Everyone who joins the RVES PTA for the 2024-2025 school year by October 20 will be entered in a drawing for this SPOOK-TACULAR prize - one lucky winner will receive four “fast pass” admissions to the RVES Haunted House on Saturday, October 26 (they'll get free tickets AND go to the front of the line!) The winner will also get twenty bonus tickets to use as they wish at the event! Join the PTA today here: CLICK HERE
TEACHER APPRECIATION- CANDY DONATIONS: Please help the PTA by donating individually wrapped candy for Fall Goodie bags and show our teachers and staff how much we appreciate them! Items can be dropped off at the RVES office from October 21- October 25. Monetary donations to the teacher appreciation events fund can be made here: CLICK HERE
PYRAMID CHALLENGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a free fun run that was started over a decade ago, and it will take place on Saturday, November 16 from 10:00am-12:00pm at Irving Middle School. 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, please sign up here - there are volunteer opportunities for adults, high schoolers and middle schoolers!
Sign-up link: (INSERT LINK)
If you have trouble accessing any of the links above, please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, October 21; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ Virtual: Join us online for our October PTA meeting - all RVES families are welcome! The Zoom link is below.
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: CLICK HERE
Sunday, October 27 - Monday, October 28; Spirit Event @ Rice & Spice: Enjoy delicious Thai food from Rice & Spice in Kingstowne (6466 Landsdowne Ctr. Drive, Alexandria) each evening and Rolling Valley will receive a % of the proceeds! More details to follow.
Saturday, November 16; 10:00am-12:00pm; West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Fun Run @ Washington Irving Middle School: Registration is now CLOSED. Please consider volunteering using the link above.
SEPTA
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. For complete details, registration links, etc. for the events/opportunities listed below, please see the "Upcoming Events From SEPTA" announcement on rvespta.ptboard.com or click here: CLICK HERE
Not sure if you're a current SEPTA member? Email membership@fairfaxcountysepta.org to check.
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
ZOOM INFORMATION FOR 10/21 PTA MEETING:
Use this link to join our online PTA meeting: CLICK HERE
Or call in using this number: 301-715-8592 Meeting ID: 882 2713 6327 Passcode: 022936
What's happening at RVES!
6th Grade!
Our 6th graders actively practiced their collaboration and communication skills while exploring the Astronomy unit. They examined Earth's patterns, cycles, changes, and Earth-Space systems, expanding their understanding of the universe around us!
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. |
Advanced Academic Resource Teacher
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Information
Information Night about AAP Screening and Full Time Services at Rolling Valley:
Please join us for an information night on Thursday, November 14 at 6PM in the cafeteria to talk about the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) screening process and future offerings for students who have qualified for Full Time (formerly referred to as Level IV) services.
- We will discuss the screening process and how to apply.
- The FCPS AAP website also provides information about the various levels and the process to apply.
- We will provide information about how Rolling Valley will begin offering Full Time AAP services for 3rd grade next year.
- If you have any questions about this program or the screening process, please contact the Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Krystyn Carey krcarey@fcps.edu
Audience- Specific to Rising 3rd, Rising 4th, & Rising 5th grade; All Welcome
November 14th, 6:00-7:00 PM
In-Person; Cafeteria
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.
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West Springfield HS Truck or Treat Event!
The West Springfield High School Student Government Association is excited to host this annual event to engage with our community and provide a sweet treat for local elementary school students. This year’s Truck or Treat will take place on Saturday, October 19th at 5 pm in the WSHS Upper Parking Lot.
In addition to passing out candy, we’ll also be showing a spooky-themed movie on the football field for extra fun! See the attached poster for more details. We hope to see you there!
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WSHS Low Incidence Small Business
DID YOU KNOW… the special education students in the Low Incidence program at WSHS started a small business?! We make Crayon Letters, Lanyards, Wooden Signs and Cups!
Original Creations is a small business that offers meaningful work experiences to students with intellectual and developmental disabilities at West Springfield High School. It provides opportunities for them to develop a wide range of functional skills that are essential for independence. It celebrates their willingness to learn, as well as the hard work and love they put into each product.
Check it out and share with family/friends! https://sites.google.com/view/wshsoriginalcreations/home
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