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OCTOBER 31 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
A huge thank you to the PTA, our dedicated teacher volunteers, and parent volunteers who helped make last weekend’s Fun Fair and Haunted House a huge success! It was wonderful to see so many past and present Rockin' Robins join in the festivities.
We also held our first Instructional Insight meeting, where families gathered to learn about our new reading curriculum and how it looks in RVES classrooms. Thank you to those families who were able to attend!
In addition, the PTA sponsored a school-wide assembly, Is it Magic or is it Science? The presentation sparked curiosity and brought lots of laughter and smiles to our students.
With a short week coming up, please make sure to check the important dates below. Wishing everyone a fun and safe long weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, we will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Upcoming Dates
PTA NEWS:
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: CLICK HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, November 16; 10:00am-12:00pm; West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Fun Run @ Washington Irving Middle School: The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. 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 is now CLOSED. If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here - there are volunteer opportunities for adults, high schoolers and middle schoolers! Sign-up link: CLICK HERE
Sunday, December 1; 1:00pm; Tennessee Titans v. Washington Commanders @ Northwest Stadium: RVES has partnered with the Washington Commanders to participate in their inaugural program- KIDS IN COMMAND! Families will receive discounted tickets, an on-field photo, and exclusive group seating, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the RVES PTA! Don't miss out on this exclusive offer to see the Washington Commanders play the Tennessee Titans. Event ticket pricing as low as $45 (+fees). Purchase your tickets today using this link! CLICK HERE
Friday, December 6; 6:00-9:00pm; Parents Night Out Fundraiser @ iCode in Burke: Kids ages 6-12 can come play games in iCode's decked out gaming hub while parents or guardians enjoy a night out! The cost is $25 per child (pizza is included), with all proceeds going to the RVES PTA! iCode is located at 6045 Burke Centre Pkwy, Suite 202 in Burke. Space is limited - register online today using this link! CLICK HERE
If you have trouble accessing any of the links above, please email ptarollingvalley@gmail.com!
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!
What's happening at RVES!
2nd & 4th Graders
Our 2nd grade (Kaplewicz) and 4th grade (Anstett) learning partners teamed up for some exciting pumpkin math activities that encouraged communication and collaboration! Students worked together to weigh their pumpkins, measure height, calculate circumference, describe their pumpkins with adjectives, and more. It was a hands-on learning experience filled with seasonal fun and teamwork!
PARENT DIGITAL CONSENT – OPT-OUTS
The Parent Digital Consent (PDC) portal, the Opt-Out form will close for parent/caregiver completion on November 1, 2024. After November 1, parents and caregivers wishing to opt-their child out of FLE instruction may complete and return the paper opt-out form or send a written note/email with their request.
Early Release Mondays Schedule
Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm. Communication Communication around the November 18 Early Release will be sent out via e-notify.
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
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.
Upcoming Rolling Valley
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