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December 13 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
A huge thank you to the PTA for hosting a warm and delicious breakfast from the Silver Diner for the staff during today's staff learning! We are incredibly grateful for such a supportive PTA.
This week has been fantastic with all the fun spirit wear and smiles throughout the building! Looking ahead, Spirit Week Part 2 kicks off next week with the daily activities outlined below.
Next week also brings some exciting events:
📝 AAP Referrals Reminder - The deadline for AAP referrals is Sunday, December 15, at 11:59 PM.
🎶 Band and Strings Concert - Join us on Tuesday, December 17, at 7:00 PM for a wonderful evening of music.
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Upcoming Dates
Congratulations!
A Special Congratulations to the Winners of the Rolling Valley Employee Awards!
We are thrilled to celebrate this incredible group of staff members who have been selected for their outstanding contributions to our school. The nomination process was highly competitive, with many deserving individuals recognized. We are so grateful to have these exceptional team members representing Rolling Valley Elementary School at the Pyramid Level.
A heartfelt thank you to all the families who took the time to submit a nomination for an employee. Your thoughtful recognition and support mean so much to our team.
Thank you for all you do to make RVES a wonderful place to learn and grow!
Oustanding Teacher - Anna Markel
Outstanding Professional - Suzy Penn
Outstanding Operational Employee - Syliva Yanez
Outstanding New Teacher - Shannon Gilmore
Outstanding Leader - Eric Painter
Outstanding New Principal - Veronica Del Bagno *not pictured
RVES Spirit Week
Dec. 9 - 13
 Check out what is happening at Rolling Valley:
Please see the above calendar with some optional spirit days if your child would like to participate. We hope you will join in on the fun!
Local Full Time AAP at Rolling Valley
In an effort to provide local access to Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services, our school is in the process of starting a Local Full-Time Program. Full-Time AAP services will be available at Rolling Valley in grade 3 beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Full-Time AAP services will be expanded to grades 4-6 over the subsequent three school years. By the 2028-2029 school year, Full-Time AAP services will be available at our school in grades 3-6.
The Local Full-Time Program will allow center eligible students to stay at their neighborhood school and receive Full-Time AAP services and will provide increased opportunities for students throughout the school to access AAP curriculum and resources.
We are interested in your thoughts regarding Rolling Valley becoming a Local Full time program. Please complete this surveyto help us prepare for Local Full-Time AAP expansion! If you have any questions, please reach out to Krystyn Carey at krcarey@fcsp.edu.
School Improvement & Innovation Plan (SIIP):
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
As we finish the first half of the school year and prepare to welcome a new year, I want to take a moment to share the incredible progress we've made toward our School Improvement and Innovation Plan (SIIP) goals!
This year, we are focused on three key areas:
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Reading: By June 2025, 100% of all students will increase by one level in communication on the Student Reading Profile.
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Mathematics: By June 2025, 100% of all students will increase by one level in communication on the Student Mathematics Profile in the problem-solving strand.
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Portrait of a Graduate: By June 2025, 100% of students in Grades K-6 will self-reflect on their growth in communication from the beginning to the end of the year as measured by a checklist and/or team-created interviews or reflection sheets.
We’ve already collected our baseline data and are using this information to strategically guide our instruction, ensuring all students continue to make progress in these specific areas.
To involve our families in this important work, we’ve hosted two Principal Coffee and Instructional Insight meetings. These gatherings have been wonderful opportunities to connect, share, and learn about the strategies our teachers are using to elevate instruction in math and reading.
Our teachers have been implementing best practices, including strategies from Hands Down, Speak Out, to enhance classroom discussions and foster student engagement. We're excited to see the positive impact these approaches are having on your children’s learning experiences.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership in your child’s education. Together, we’re building a strong foundation for success!
24-25 School Year
Monitor Needed
We are excited to announce that we are looking for a dedicated monitor for the 2024-2025 school year. This rewarding position offers a unique opportunity to spend quality time with our students and support their needs here at Rolling Valley. If you love interacting with children and want to make a positive impact in our school community, we would love to hear from you! If interested, please reach out to Veronica Del Bagno at vdelbagno@fcps.edu.
PTA NEWS:
TEACHERS' FAVORITE THINGS: The PTA sent a survey to our teachers and staff to find out about their favorite things and make shopping for holiday gifts a little easier. Click here to see the responses! CLICK HERE
BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: The PTA is offering Yoga Kids and Sports Mix this winter. Please see the flyer below for more details and registration information. All class offerings use online registration and are filled on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please be aware that some classes will not run if there are insufficient students. If this is the case, your money will be refunded. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s After-School Programs Coordinator, Lisa Callahan, at (703)338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com. For scholarship information, please contact Ms. Del Bagno as soon as possible. All details and registration information can be found here: 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!
Early Release Mondays Schedule
Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm.
- 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. |
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