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Upcoming Events
Mar 31st – School Holiday, Eid at Fitr
April 1st - Kindergarten Orientation 3:00 – 4:15pm
April 1st - Teacher Workday- No school
Apr 2nd - Family Academy – Doing the Math – Library 06:30 pm
Apr 9th – Purple Up! Day
April 14-18th - Spring Break- No School
April 22nd - Spring Individual & Class Pictures
April 28th - May 23rd - SOL Testing
Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar
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A Message from the Principal
Dear Ravensworth Families,
We have so much to celebrate! Today was the end of the 3rd quarter. I am so impressed with how much our Ravens are learning and growing! Eid Mubarak to our students and families who are celebrating on Monday, March 31st. Our front office will be closed on Monday, March 31st as we observe Eid-al-Fitr. Tuesday, April 1st, is a scheduled Teacher Workday and students will not have school. We look forward to seeing all our Ravens back on Wednesday, April 2nd.
Parents and guardians are invited to join us at our next Family Academy- Doing the Math session. Join us on Wednesday, April 2nd at 6:30 pm to learn math strategies for adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing. Learn more about the FCPS math progression and how you can find your students’ scores on Performance Matters.
Our students did so well during our recent PTA Read for Ravensworth event. Since they surpassed their goal, I am happy to announce that I will be doing a Facebook Live reading from one of John Gallagher’s books. Join me on Monday, April 7th at 7:00 pm on the Ravensworth Facebook page. I hope to see you there!
I hope you have a wonderful long weekend! We will see our Ravens on Wednesday morning.
Sincerely,
Erika Aspuria
Principal
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:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- 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.
Kindergarten Orientation, Tuesday April 1st
We are excited to welcome our rising Kindergarteners for the 2025-2026 school year. Kindergarten Orientation for incoming kindergarten students and their parents will be held on Tuesday, April 1st.
Details are in the works and more info to come. Please save the date and mark your calendars! If you have a child who will be age 5 on or before September 30, 2020, then it is time to register your child for the 2025-2026 school year.
We request that you begin the registration process as soon as possible.
Registration information and forms are available online at: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration.
For questions, contact the Registrar, Teresa Dunbar at 703-426-3600 or tldunbar1@fcps.edu
“Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 9th
April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize children from military families for their contributions and sacrifices. We recognize that children serve too! Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is proud to have over 13,500 military-connected youth in our student body. We appreciate the varied life experiences they bring to our school community and recognize their strength and resilience.
To show our support for military-connected youth, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, school employees, and community members to “Purple Up!” on April 9. Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force and Space Force blue. We extend our appreciation for the service of all children from military families and celebrate them by wearing purple to say, “Thank You!” Whether or not you know any military-connected youth, please take a moment to recognize and honor them by wearing purple on Wednesday April 9.
Ravensworth Community Preschool Peer Program
Ravensworth Elementary is pleased to announce that we have openings for community peers in our preschool program. This year we had several preschoolers who lived in our neighborhood participate in integration activities with same age peers. This program involves teaching preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills.
Our program has a limited number of community preschoolers (1-2 per class), who are age 3 ½ -4 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities. The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. Our students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.
If you are interested in enrolling your preschooler or know of someone who might be, please contact Sarah Minor, Preschool Teacher at seminor@fcps.edu or MC Visger, Preschool Teacher at mrvisger@fcps.edu.
Ravensworth SOL Calendar
April 28-May 23
Top 10 Reasons Ravensworth ES Is Extraordinary
At Ravensworth, we’re proud of our students, staff, and families and the ways they make our community special. Check out 10 reasons we’re proud to be Ravens and why Ravensworth is an amazing place to learn and grow! https://ravensworthes.fcps.edu/10-reasons-love-ravensworth
Lake Braddock HS Youth Night
SoCo Summer Strings
Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 7-18, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM (weekdays only). Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.
You can find more information and register for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Register early to save money and reserve your student’s spot!
Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun
Registration is available for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration began for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.
Classroom Monitor Needed
Ravensworth is looking for a student monitor to help support students in the cafeteria and on the playground. The hours would be 11am-2 pm Tuesday through Thursday. Monitors are paid $16.48 per hour. If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume to Amy Heiman, Assistant Principal, at amheiman@fcps.edu.
PTA
Join the PTA
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!
Ravensworth Yearbooks!
 Want to have all the memories the school year brings? The time has come to order your Ravensworth Elementary School Yearbooks. The price of the yearbook is $18.50. Take advantage of the savings and order your yearbook today!
Order site: Lifetouch.com
Yearbook ID Code: 4882625
School Name: Ravensworth Elementary School
Orders Due: April 18th, 2025
Chess Club
For everyone in grades 2 - 6 interested in learning and playing chess
- All levels welcome!
- Chess Club meets every Friday after school in the cafeteria (Chess club will not be held on any days the school is closed or there is early release).
- $130/semester (includes one club T-shirt per year and snacks)
Players are grouped by ability, not age. We teach the rules to beginners and strategy to experienced players.
Chess teaches responsibility, discipline, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. Chess players learn how to make the most of their opportunities and how to turn a bad situation to their advantage. They learn not to make excuses for their setbacks, and to win and lose graciously.
Chess Club is offered through our partnership with the U.S. Chess Center (https://chessctr.org). All instructors are certified chess coaches.
For more information, contact Ravensworth PTA at president@ravensworthpta.org or the U.S. Chess Center at admin@chessctr.org
Register at https://chessctr.org/ravensworth
Spirit Wear Fit for You
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
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
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