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March 21- News and Notes!

Rolling Valley Families,

Spring is here, and we’re enjoying the warm weather! This week was filled with exciting learning experiences, with STEAM Night on Tuesday being a major highlight. It was fantastic to see so many families attend and students engaged in the hands-on activities our staff set up. A huge thank you to all the staff and families who helped make this such a fun and engaging event!

In addition, our 4th-6th graders attended a special assembly by King Arthur Flour, where they explored how math and science play a role in cooking. Our 6th graders also took a STEAM-focused field trip to the National Museum of the U.S. Army, further deepening their learning experiences.

Looking ahead to next week, Ballin' for Buddies is happening this Saturday, and a reminder that the end of the 3rd quarter is March 31.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Veronica Del Bagno

Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal

Upcoming Dates:

• Saturday, March 22th- Ballin' with Buddies - 11AM - 2PM - WSHS
• Wednesday, March 26th - Spring Picture Day
• Saturday, March 29th - 6th Grade All County Choral Festival - Mt. Vernon High School

• Monday, March 31st - No School - Eid al-Fitr

• Tuesday, April 1st - No School - Teacher Workday

• Tuesday, April 1st - Kindergarten Orientation - 3-4 PM
• Thursday, April 3rd - Virtual Fluency Opoprtunity - With Dr. Holly Tate - Math Coach - See below for more information

• Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - FCPS Spring Break 

Ballin’ with Buddies

 3/22/2025

12-2pm

West Springfield HS

 What: Basketball Scrimmage between Rolling Valley ES and Irving MS.  Then watching the West Springfield HS unified basketball team vs South County HS unified basketball team

What to Bring/Wear:  water bottle, tennis shoes, RVES T-shirt . (Shirt was sent home yesterday or today for new athletes only) Shirt is yours to keep

11:30AM Doors Open- DOOR 5 

11:45 PM PRACTICE for RV starts

12:00 Game: Rolling Valley vs Irving

12:20 PM Opening Ceremony

12:30PM Team Introductions

12:40  PM High School Teams Warm-Up

12:50 PM First Half

1:15PM Half Time: Performances & Contests

1: 25 PM Second Half

1:55 PM Award Presentation       

• There will be concessions, a raffle, and items for sale. Cash is preferred.

+ Parents/Guardian MUST remain with students for the entirety of the event.  It is the adult’s responsibility to ensure athlete stays with the group, follows the rules, and demonstrates good sportsmanship.+

Spring Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities!

(Free for Eligible Students)

Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend spring break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9 AM - 3 PM, with optional extended care available.

• Cost:$180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
• Location:6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
• Lunch:Students should bring their own
• All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com. 

FCPS Principal Evaluation

We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire

On Monday, March 24, parents and guardians of Rolling Valley will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.

Topics covered in the survey include:

✅ Instructional leadership

✅ School climate

✅ Management (human resources and organizational)

✅ Communication and community relations

✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership

✅ Professionalism

The questionnaire will be open March 24 – April 4 and will be collected online. Keep an eye out for an email from FCPSSurvey@fcps.edu and take a few minutes to complete it.

Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!

SPRING PICTURE DAY

Wednesday, March 26, 2025

MATH SESSION!!

Parent Instructional Insight 

You’re invited to join our RVES Math Coach for an upcoming virtual session on Fluency and how to support your child’s math skills at home. Two optional, repeat sessions will be offered on Thursday, April 3rd, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM. A Zoom link will be sent out closer to the date. We hope to see you there!

Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has exciting news for students! Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, FCPS students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28, 2025 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day. 

School meal kits will provide complete, healthy meals that include protein, fruits, vegetables, low-fat milk, and whole grains—just like the meals served at school. The food will be kept cold so it stays fresh, and you can heat it at home. The meals are made to fit different food preferences.

Here's how it works:

• Parents/Guardians: Fill out a Fasting Meals Request Form below for each week your child will pick up school meal kits.
• Student Pick-up: Students can pick up one breakfast meal kit and one lunch meal kit at the end of the school day.
• Who can get a meal kit? Any student who is fasting can get a meal kit. If a student gets lunch or breakfast at school, they can't get a meal kit that day. Only students can pick up the meal kits – no adults.
• When? These meal kits are only available from February 28 to March 28, 2025 at the end of the school day.

Parents/Guardians: Please fill out the following form (link below) if you would like your fasting student(s) to receive school meal kits at the end of the school day to take home. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student. 

March 24th - March 28th

*Forms must be submitted on time to receive meal kits for the following week.

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. 

SOL Testing Dates

Families, please be aware of the upcoming SOL Testing Dates for this spring. If possible, avoid family trips and preventable absences from school on the dates matching your child’s test. If you have any questions regarding SOLs, please reach out to our School Testing Coordinator, Mr. Eric Painter (edpainter@fcp.edu).

Testing Dates

• 5^th Grade Integrated Reading & Writing (IRW) SOL – Tuesday, 3/25
• 3^rd Grade Reading – Friday, 5/2
• 4^th Grade Reading – Monday, 5/5
• 5^th Grade Reading – Tuesday, 5/6
• 6^th Grade Reading – Wednesday, 5/7
• 3^rd Grade Math – Friday, 5/9
• 4^th Grade Math – Tuesday, 5/13
• 5^th Grade Math – Wednesday, 5/14
• 6^th Grade Math – Friday, 5/ 16
• 5^th Grade Science – Tuesday, 5/20

PTA NEWS:

PTA NEWS:

SPIRITWEAR SALES: Missed out on the fall spiritwear order? Want to refresh your Rockin' Robin wardrobe? We've got you covered! Order anything online and items will be delivered to your child at school. There are limited quantities of each size, so be sure to place your order before sizes run out! Click here to order today: SPIRITWEAR ONLINE

PTA BOARD MEMBERS + COMMITTEE CHAIRS/MEMBERS:  We will have a few PTA positions open for the 2025-2026 school year - please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you're interested or would like to learn more! Taking on a PTA position is a great way to get more plugged into RVES, and you will have lots of support! We are committed to growing our Teacher Hospitality Committee, so if you love celebrating the Rolling Valley staff and have ideas to share, we welcome you to come join us for the upcoming school year! 

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: PTA MEMBERSHIP

SPRING BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: 

Register now for before and after school classes sponsored by the PTA!

RunFit Kidz

Grades 1-6 -  THURSDAYS 7:45 - 9:00AM  3/20 - 5/18  8 sessions $120

Sports Mix

Grades K-3 -  TUESDAYS 4:05 - 5:05PM  4/8 - 6/3  8 sessions $129

*includes basketball, flag football, soccer, and run club 

Yoga

Grades K-6 - THURSDAYS 4:05 - 5:05PM  4/3 - 5/29  8 sessions $129

Click here for a flyer with more details for RunFit Kidz: RUNFIT KIDZ

And here to register for Sports Mix and Yoga: YOGA AND SPORTS MIX

For scholarship information, please contact Ms. 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.

DAVE & BUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT: Looking for a fun family activity to do during the upcoming teacher workday? Join us on April 1 from 5-8pm at the Springfield Dave & Buster's for a Rolling Valley Spirit Night! See below for details!

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Tuesday, April 1; 5-8pm; Dave & Buster's Spirit Night: Join us at the Springfield Dave & Buster's for a Rolling Valley spirit night! 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and game card sales will be donated to the PTA. Part of the Dave & Buster's dining area will be reserved for RVES during our spirit night. Game cards and food and beverage orders must be purchased from servers in our designated area in order to count toward our fundraising total. In the coming weeks, a flyer will be sent home in Friday Folders - please bring it with you! Planning to participate? Let us know so we can give Dave & Buster's an estimated headcount. RSVP here: DAVE & BUSTER'S RSVP

Monday, April 7; 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 ahead of the meeting.

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. Please click here for more information and details about upcoming events: SEPTA

SEPTA Excellence Awards nominations are open now! These awards recognize students, staff, and community members who have made a difference in your students' lives or school communities. Nominations are open online through Monday, March 17th. You do not need to be a SEPTA member to nominate or be nominated! Click here for the nomination form: SEPTA EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Volunteers Needed! SEPTA would love volunteers to help with the judging process (mid March) as well as the event planning/ceremony itself! Please email Cara Chase at awards@fairfaxcountysepta.org with any questions or interest, or see the Sign Up Genius link here: SEPTA SIGN UP GENIUS

SAVE THE DATE: SEPTA Excellence Awards, Saturday, May 3rd at 7pm at Fairfax Church of Christ. Registration information will be available at our website in a few weeks: SEPTA WEBSITE

ADVOCACY NEWS: With our current uncertainties in Washington and concerns about the budget locally, SEPTA will be sharing regular calls to action on our social media focusing on either local, state, or national actions that can be taken. Please follow and take action as you can - sharing these calls will help a lot as well! We will also be sending out advocacy specific emails monthly with this information. 

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. 

• 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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