RAVENS' NEST 01/31/2025

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Upcoming Events

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Jan 31st- PTA Family Coding Night – Gym 6:00-7:30 pm

Feb 10th- 3-hour Early Release Day, Dismissal at 12:20 pm

Feb 13th- Comfort Food / Noodle Night – Cafeteria 6:00-7:00 pm

Feb 17th- Presidents’ Day Holiday

Feb 19th- Family Academy – Doing the Math

 

Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar

Because of technical difficulties, if any link does not work, please copy, and paste it into your browser.

 

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

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There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (one parent/guardian must be present), the student will be ready for the orientation to be held on April 1st, 3:00 pm at Ravensworth Elementary School. Read more about the registration process.

Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their new student(s) online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account

For additional information, please contact Teresa Dunbar, our school registrar, at (703) 426-3603.

 

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

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Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program is open through Thursday, February 13, at 4 p.m. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2025-26 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Get more details on the DLI Program webpage.

Ravensworth Elementary School offers the Spanish Immersion Program from 1st to 6th grade.

 

Health Reminders

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Flu season is here, and we all want to keep our students healthy and safe. Please remind your child to practice good hygiene, such as washing their hands frequently and covering their mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

If your child is feeling unwell, especially with flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, or body aches, we ask that you to keep them at home to rest and recover and be fever free for 24 hours without medication, before returning to school. This helps prevent the spread of illness to others.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community healthy. If you have any questions

or need additional information, please feel free to reach out.

 

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey

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All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

 

Celebrating Achievements of African Americans

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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. FCPS Social Studies provides information and suggested activities and resources to support teaching and learning Black and African American history.

Black history is American history. Students deserve meaningful, sustained opportunities to learn about the experiences and contributions of Black and African American people year-round, and Black History Month is one opportunity to honor these diverse and important stories. 

 

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

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FCPS is partnering 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; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors.

 

FCPS Cares

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FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all acknowledge the good work of our Ravensworth Elementary staff members.

 

Winter Sock Donation Drive

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PTA

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Join the PTA

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Hey Ravensworth Families!

We need YOU to make it even better! 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!

 

Spirit Wear Fit for You

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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

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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