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November 15 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
We’re excited to kick off our annual Book Fair tomorrow! Families are welcome to visit and shop from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. While you're enjoying the day, we hope to see you at the Pyramid Challenge, cheering on our RVES students and Rocky in the mascot race!
A big thank-you to all the parents who attended last night’s Advanced Academic Placement (AAP) information session. As a reminder, the Full-Time AAP Referral Deadline for students in Grades 2-6 is December 15.
Next week is shaping up to be a busy one!
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Monday, November 18: We have our 3rd Early Release at 1:00 PM. Communication about this was sent earlier, but if you have any questions, feel free to email us. After dismissal, the Book Fair will have special shopping hours from 1:30 to 3:30 PM for families, and we’ll also host an in-person PTA meeting in the evening.
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Thursday, November 21: Join us for an Instructional Insight session focused on Math from 9:20 to 10:20 AM. Following that, we’re excited to host our Thanksgiving Lunch, and the Book Fair will be open for families to stop by throughout the day!
We can’t wait to see you at these events!
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.
PTA NEWS:
PYRAMID CHALLENGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We still need volunteers for the following slots at the Pyramid Challenge THIS Saturday, November 16 - please click on the sign-up to help us out! Note that you can still watch your kid(s) run if you volunteer!
Volunteer check-in table (2 adults)
Finish line assistant (adult)
Parking guides (2 adults)
Running buddies for unified course (kids or teens)
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
Monday, November 18; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting: All RVES families are welcome to attend our November general membership meeting on Monday, November 18 at 7:00pm in the RVES cafeteria.
Monday, November 18; 1:00-9:00pm; Spirit Event @ Ledo Pizza: Dine in or get carryout from Ledo in West Springfield and RVES will receive 10% of the proceeds! Be sure to show the flyer or mention the fundraiser in order for us to get credit! Note that this is only at Ledo at 8324 Old Keene Mill Road.
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!
Upcoming Dates
Early Release Mondays Schedule
Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm. Communication around the November 18 Early Release was sent out to families. Please contact the school at 703-923-2700 or vdelbagno@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
- November 18
- February 10
- March 10
- April 21
- May 12
Scholastic Book Fair at RVES
It’s the most book-a-rific time of the year! The Scholastic Book Fair is HERE!
Family Day: Saturday, November 16th from 10:30am-1:30pm
Student Shopping Days During School: November 18-22 and during Thanksgiving Lunch!
SPECIAL SHOPPING HOURS: Monday, November 18th 1:30-3:30 with families after the early release!
Look for information in your child’s Friday Folder!
We are looking for volunteers next Friday to help pack up the book fair! Please visit https://bit.ly/rvbookfairvol2024 if you are willing to help!
To set up a digital payment account (eWallet) for your child so they can shop without cash, please visit: https://bit.ly/rvewallet2024
To donate money to buy books for students who may not be able to, please visit https://bit.ly/donaterv24
Picture Retakes!
Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 19
This photo day is for students who were absent, new to the school, or who were not happy with their original package (students are required to return their original package to the photographer). No purchase is necessary.
Anyone who has not ordered can still preorder retake photos using the link below :
https://vando.imagequix.com/g1001133325#login
Outstanding Employee Awards!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Rolling Valley ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through this Google form link: https://forms.gle/CBC3cccyp51vNW5p6 .You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The google form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Principal
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal) at their current location
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, After-School Specialist, MTSS Coordinator, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school, Special Education Department Chairs that teach less than 50% of their time, Reading Specialists that do not have a regular course load/do not give grades
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 26, 2024.
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Walker at amwalker@fcps.edu.
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