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Upcoming Events
Nov 26th – PTA Spirit Night – McDonalds 5:00 pm
Nov 27th-29th - Thanksgiving Holiday- No School
Dec 2th-5th – Scholastic Book Fair (library)
Dec 3rd- Boundary Community Review Committee at Lake Braddock SS, 6:30 pm
Dec 4th - FLE Family Preview Night, virtual, 7:00 pm
Dec 23rd – Jan 3rd - Winter Break
Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar
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A Message from the Principal
Dear Ravensworth Families,
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, I want to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for being a part of such a wonderful school community. It is truly an honor to work alongside such dedicated staff and amazing students.
I hope this Thanksgiving season brings you joy, peace, and quality time with loved ones. Whether you're gathering around the dinner table, traveling to visit family, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, may you find gratitude and happiness in every moment.
Please remember that our school staff will be taking a well-deserved break during the Thanksgiving holiday. While we won't be available to answer emails, we will return refreshed and ready to assist you upon our return.
We look forward to seeing our students on Monday, December 2nd.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to our school! This is a great opportunity to connect with your child over the thrill of bringing home new books to dive into again and again. Studies show that kids read more when they choose books for themselves. And fostering a love of independent reading leads to a wide variety of benefits—including academic success and improved mental health.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Online Book Fair Shopping Dates: Nov 25, 2024 – Dec 8, 2024
In-Person Book Fair Shopping Dates: Monday, Dec 2 – Thursday, Dec 5
Location: Ravensworth ES Library
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ravensworthelementaryschool
While you’re there, set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended
family can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called
Share the Fair. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books from the Fair.
Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night
On Wednesday, December 4th, at 7:00 pm, Ravensworth will be hosting a virtual Family Life Education (FLE) Parent Preview Night. On that night we will answer questions about the curriculum posted on Schoology.
If you would like to attend, please email Amy Heiman (amheiman@fcps.edu ), the Assistant Principal, to get the link to attend the webinar.
Parents can access the FLE materials anytime by following the steps below.
- Login to Schoology with the same username and password as your parent SIS account
- Locate and click on the All-Parent course tile under Course Dashboard
- Locate and click on the Parent Preview – FLE Instruction folder
If you need help activating your Parent SIS account, please call us at (703) 426-3600 and someone will assist you.
Attention FCPS Families! The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. Remember that only the enrolling parent can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. 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. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools started providing paper forms on 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.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
Cell Phone Feedback Opportunity
Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more.
Handwashing
As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remind our students, staff, and families about the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.
Key Reminders:
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Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
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Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
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Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu
Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark
Preparing for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
PTA
Join the PTA Today
Hey Ravensworth Families!
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!
PTA Spirit Night at McDonalds is Today!
Please support Ravensworth Elementary School PTA with a spirit night at McDonalds Kings Park Shopping Center 8976 Burke Lake Rd. Springfield, VA 22151, today, November 26th from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. The PTA will receive 15% of the sales when you mention the spirit night fundraiser or show the flyer that it's being sent home in students Wednesday's folders.
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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