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February 21 - News and Notes!

Rolling Valley Families,

Even though we didn’t get snow here, it still made an impact! Our 4th-grade field trip to Richmond, originally scheduled for Wednesday, had to be rescheduled due to the snow expected in that area.

Looking ahead to next week, a reminder that Silver Diner Night is happening on Thursday, February 27th—we hope to see you there!

Have a great weekend, and see you all on Monday!

Veronica Del Bagno

Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal

Upcoming Dates:

• Thursday, February 27th - Silver Diner Night
• Monday, March 3 - Friday, March 7th - Read Across America
• Tuesday, March 4th - 6th Grade Panoramic Photo
• Monday, March 10th - Early Release Monday (1pm dismissal)
• Tuesday, March 18th - RVES STEAM Night - 5:30-7:30pm
• Saturday, March 22th- Ballin' with Buddies - 11AM - 2PM - WSHS
• Saturday, March 29th - 6th Grade All County Choral Festival - Mt. Vernon High School
• Tuesday, April 1st - Kindergarten Orientation - 3-4 PM

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.

Read Across America Week

at RVES!

Book Exchange!!

To celebrate Read Across America Week (March 3-7), we are hosting our 2^nd annual Book Exchange! Here are the details:

• All students are invited to bring in a book/books from their home that they have already read to “exchange”
• The books must be in good condition and meant for kindergarten-sixth grade children
• Students can bring in as many books as they want
• During that week, all students will be invited to go “shop the exchange” and choose one new-to-them book to take home!
• EVERYONE will get a book, even without a donation

Please send in any book donations between now and February 28^th! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Reynolds at slreynolds2@fcps.edu.

FORMER ROCKIN' ROBIN

EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT

Hello, my name is Ian Womack. I am a former Rockin’ Robin and I am doing an Eagle Scout Project where we will be collecting clothing and housewares in good condition for ECHO. I will be collecting items between the 1st and 14th of March. Drop off points will be at the lobby in Rolling Valley Elementary School and the front porch of 8141 Edmonton ct. If you cannot bring them to either spot, we will come by and collect it from your homes. For further information on what ECHO can accept, please go to the ECHO website at www.ECHO/inc.org. If you have any questions or would like to arrange pick up, contact me at 703-451-5076 or at izilla@icloud.com 

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

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 (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for Kindergarten Orientation on April 1 from 3-4pm here at RVES. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Lourde Presnell, our school registrar at lcpresnell@fcps.edu or 703-923-2700. 💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children 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. 

PTA NEWS:

HELP THE PTA MAKE OUR MEMBERSHIP GOAL! We have a membership goal and need YOUR help to get there! If you haven't joined the PTA yet for the 2024-2025 school year (or if you haven't renewed your membership if you joined in the past), now is the time to do so - just click on the link below! If you would like to join the PTA but need financial assistance, please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com. Click here to join today: CLICK HERE

BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES: The PTA has coordinated new before and after school activities, including Tech Club and Run Fit Kidz! 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 scholarship information, please contact Mrs. Del Bagno as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s After-School Programs Coordinator, Lisa Callahan, at (703)338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com. All details and registration information can be found here: TECH CLUB / RUN FIT KIDZ

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Thursday, February 27; 5:00-8:00pm 6th Grade "Run the Diner" Fundraiser @ Silver Diner:  Dine in or get takeout at Silver Diner (next to Springfield Mall) and 20% of proceeds will go to the RVES 6th grade celebration! Also, our 6th graders will be helping as servers, hosts and more! Be sure to mention the fundraiser when you pay.

6th Grade Families - see the information from your child's teacher for details about how to sign them up! Note that this is not a drop-off event, and parents must stay on-site at Silver Diner.

Monday, March 3; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA General Membership Meeting @ Virtual:  Join us online for our March PTA meeting - all RVES families are welcome! The Zoom link will be sent out next week.

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. 

Early Release Mondays Schedule

Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm. 

• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

2024 - 2025 School Calendar

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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