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Upcoming Events
Oct 25th - PTA Trunk or Treat, parking lot 6:00-7:30 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 6th – Community Engagement AAP Meeting 6:00 pm Library
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
Because of technical difficulties, if any link does not work, please copy, and paste it into your browser.
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.
Bravery Breakfast and Veterans Day Honor Walk
Veterans Day is approaching, Ravensworth will be celebrating with a Bravery Breakfast and Veterans Day Honor Walk on Friday, November 8th. We warmly invite veterans and their families to join us at 8:00 am in the Ravensworth cafeteria for a morning of camaraderie, celebration, and donuts! Help us create a meaningful Veterans Day Honor Wall by having your child color and complete the Veterans Day Flag that came home in this week’s Wednesday Folders. We ask that all flags be submitted by Wednesday, November 6th,
Program Highlights:
- 8:00am-8:35 am: Enjoy donuts, short program, and some camaraderie in the cafeteria.
- 8:40am- 9:00am.: Join us for the Veterans Honor Walk through the halls of Ravensworth Elementary.
If you plan to attend the Veterans Day Honor Walk, please let us know by November 4th using this link Your response will help us with planning—we hope to see you there!
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.
Attention FCPS Families! The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
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.
Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students
Safeway Pharmacy will host immunization clinics for any FCPS student age 18 or younger at Frost Middle School on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29, from 3 to 7 p.m.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students age 18 or younger to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.
Students age 19 and older may access free immunizations at their middle/high school immunization clinic, the Fairfax County Health Department or through other community resources.
Elementary School Clinics
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.
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.
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
The day is here! You can now sign up for our Run 4 Ravensworth! Our goal is to raise $15,000 for funding education programs, field trips, new library books, and so much more. Signing up is easy and free!
⭐️ Sign Up Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Follow our social pages for updates on our fundraiser.
Key Dates to Remember:
💻 Sign up online OPEN at MyBooster.com – Start TODAY!
🎉 Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 11/06/2024
👟 Event Day – 11/14/2024
*Need help signing up? Video instructions HERE.
Trunk or Treat is Today! 10/25/2024
The event will take place today 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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