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December 20 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
We had a busy and exciting week filled with wonderful activities and celebrations! Our 3rd grade students had an incredible field trip to the National Children’s Museum, where they explored hands-on STEAM activities that sparked their curiosity and creativity. We also enjoyed a fantastic band and strings concert that showcased the incredible talent and dedication of our student musicians.
To close out the week, we celebrated former principal Dr. Maureen Boland, who was honored with a resolution from Delegate Kathy Tran of the Virginia General Assembly. The resolution recognized Dr. Boland's outstanding years of service in education and her lasting impact on the community. Dr. Boland was joined by her father and husband for this special celebration, making the occasion even more meaningful.
As we look forward to winter break, we hope you and your family take this time to rest, recharge, and enjoy special moments together. Stay safe, and have a joyful and peaceful holiday season!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
 
Upcoming Dates
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December 23 - January 3 - Winter Break - No school (school resumes on Jan. 6)
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Friday- January 17th - PTA Sponsored Event - Light Up Luau
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Monday - January 20th - Holiday - Martin Luther King Day - No School
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Tuesday, January 28th - End of 2nd Quarter
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Wednesday 29th - Teacher Workday - No School
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Tuesday, February 4th - Chorus Concert - 7PM RVES Cafeteria
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Monday, February 10 - Early Relase Monday (3 hour early release at 1pm)
3rd Grade Field Trip
This week the 3rd grade students recently visited the National Children's Museum for an engaging STEAM-focused field trip. The field trip combined the educational elements of a science center with the creativity of a children's museum, offering hands-on exhibits that inspired curiosity and collaboratoin as the students worked in groups.
RVES Main Office -
Closed during Winter Break.
Our staff will be taking time to be with their families over the break. The main office will be closed during Winter Break, December 21- January 3. The office will open on January 6, 2025. Staff will also not be available via email and will return your message when they come back in the new year. We hope that you enjoy the time with your families over the break.
Reading Winter Challenge!
Schools Closed, Learning Can Continue!
Hi Rolling Valley families! The Winter Reading Challenge went home in your child’s Friday folder, an optional fun reading activity for winter break if you would like to participate! Directions are on the flyer, copies can be found in the RV front office or on the Rolling Valley website. The public library is also hosting a winter reading challenge through the end of January if you would like to participate, find out more information at: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/reading-challenges/youth-WRA. Please keep track of any library books your child has at home over break so they can be returned when we come back in January! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Reynolds, the librarian, at slreynolds2@fcps.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:
LIGHT-UP LUAU PARTY! The PTA's Light-Up Luau Party (formerly known as the Glow Disco Dance) is happening on Friday, January 17. See below for details.
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
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND HAVE A WONDERFUL WINTER BREAK!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, January 13; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ Virtual: Join us online for our January PTA meeting - all RVES families are welcome! The Zoom link will be sent out prior to the meeting.
Friday, January 17; 6:00-8:00pm; Light-Up Luau Party @ RVES: Join us to dance the night away with our DJ and enjoy other themed activities, including a special Hula demonstration! You are welcome to wear luau attire. The event is free, but registration is requested so that we know how many people to expect - please RSVP here: CLICK HERE Note that this event is for Rolling Valley students and their families and all students must be accompanied by an adult.
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!
Community Events
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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