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Upcoming Events
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)
Nov 14th – Run 4 Ravensworth
Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar
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A Message from The Principal
Hello Ravensworth Families,
We are less than two weeks away from the end of the first quarter. Our students have been busy learning about nature as part of our Benchmark Advance literacy curriculum. We encourage you to ask what they have been reading and writing about. Each student has their own booklet that they have been reading and writing in. They will be bringing this home soon. One of the features of the booklet is a home activity page. We hope you will review this with your child and try some of the suggestions offered.
As a reminder, Monday, October 21st is a 3-Hour Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 pm or stay for supervision. A confirmation email was sent to families on Wednesday, October 16th. All changes should be submitted prior to Monday, October 21st. SACC will be open at 12:20 pm for students who are enrolled in that program.
On Wednesday, October 23rd we will hold our second Family Academy of the year. Our topic will be Bullying Prevention. Come join us in the library at 7:00 pm.
Next week we will begin our reading and math interventions in grades 1-6. Students who will be receiving these interventions will be given parent notification letters (paper copies) in their wednesday folders on October 23rd. Students were identified for additional support based on data from their fall assessments as well as their current classroom performance.
I hope you enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Quarter End, Early Release, Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day, Student Holidays
Thursday, October 31, is the last day of the first quarter, and a two-hour early release for students. Ravensworth will dismiss at 1:20 pm on October 31st.
As a reminder, Friday, November 1, is a holiday this year for Diwali, Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day. All schools and offices will be closed.
Schools are closed for students on Monday, November 4, for a school planning day, and Tuesday, November 5, for a teacher workday.
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.
A Reminder
Parents/guardians, please be aware that No Dog on School Property signs are posted. Please do not bring your dogs on school property. We appreciate your help with this.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form (HIF) (SS/SE-71) and the Emergency Care Information form (SS/SE-3) provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans (HCP) and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses (PHNs) utilize the information contained in the HIF to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health-Related Needs.
These forms are required for all students. Enrolling parents/guardians who have a SIS ParentVUE account may submit them electronically by using the Online Verification/Update packet.
For families without SIS ParentVue accounts, forms can be located in the Back to School packets and on the General Registration Forms page.
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.
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.
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!
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
Trunk or Treat
We’re just one week away from the Trunk or Treat at Ravensworth Elementary School, and we need your help to make it even more amazing! The event will take place from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in the school parking lot, rain or shine. DC Slices will be there serving delicious food for purchase, so bring your appetite! Plus, there will be prizes for kids who visit every decorated car! Also, everyone who registers their Trunk will be entered in to win a Spartans gift card! No registration is needed for those just coming to Trunk or Treat—everyone is welcome! Use the link below to sign up as a candy host: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CAAAF22A5FFC07-51493068-trunk#/ Let’s make this a spook-tacular event together!
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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