April 11- News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
What an exciting and meaningful week at Rolling Valley! We wrapped up before spring break with a full slate of activities, celebrations, and sunshine. Throughout the week, we proudly celebrated our military-connected students during Purple Up Week! From purple-themed outfits to classroom conversations and recognition events, our school community came together to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military families. It was a powerful reminder of the incredible students and families who are part of our RVES family.
In addition to Purple Up Week, our 6th graders had the chance to visit Key Middle School to get a sneak peek at what’s ahead in their academic journey. They returned excited and inspired for all that’s to come in middle school!
Our 2nd grade students also had an amazing time on their field trip to Cub Run. The weather was perfect, and the experience was full of exploration and hands-on learning. Field trips like these spark curiosity and bring learning to life in such memorable ways.
We’re also incredibly proud of the students whose artwork was featured at the West Springfield Pyramid Art Show! Seeing our students’ creativity on display alongside other schools in our pyramid was a true celebration of talent and expression.
In the spirit of spring and sustainability, our Get2Green team got their hands dirty this week as they began cleaning out and preparing our raised flower beds for planting. Their work is helping to bring new life to our outdoor spaces and is a wonderful example of environmental stewardship in action. We can’t wait to see what begins to grow!
Thank you to our teachers, families, and community members who helped make this week so special. We hope everyone enjoys a well-deserved, relaxing, and joyful spring break!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
 
Upcoming Dates:
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Monday, April 14th - Friday, April 18th - FCPS Spring Break
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Monday, April 21 – Early Release Monday, Students Dismissed at 1:00 pm - Communication will be sent to families
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Tuesday, April 22 - Full-Time Advanced Academic Program Orientation for Ring 3rd-Grade Families - 6:00PM (CHANGE IN DATE)
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Thursday, April 24 – International Night - 6-8PM
Full Time Advanced Academic
Orientation - April 22 - 6PM
Next year, Rolling Valley will begin offering Full Time Advanced Academic services in third grade. All are welcome, but we would especially like to share our implementation plan with our second grade (rising third grade) families. Rolling Valley will hold an orientation meeting on April 22 at 6PM in the Library. This will be a time for staff to share our vision for providing rigor for all students, as well as time to explain how these new services will be offered at our school. Please reach out to Krystyn Carey with any questions- krcarey@fcps.edu.
You can order them online at yearbookordercenter.com and use our school’s order number 25982. The cost of the yearbook is $16.00. Buy your yearbook today! Yearbooks are for sale online now through May 10th.
Need help with your online order? Call 866-287-3096 or visit yearbookordercenter@herffjones.com
Spring Reading Challenge
RVES loves reading and we hope you do, too! Keep reading all of spring break, color in a flower for every 20 minutes you read (at least 8 flowers), and return your paper to school by April 25th to earn a fun prize! Copies are going home in Friday folders today and can also be located on the Rolling Valley website to print at home. Email Mrs. Reynolds at slreynolds2@fcps.edu with any questions. Happy Spring Reading!
RVES Get 2 Green - Earth Week
- Monday, April 21 - wear blue for Watershed Day
- Tuesday, April 22 -wear green for Earth Day
- Wednesday, April 23 - wear white for Zero Waste Day
- Thursday, April 24 - wear red for Climate Change Day
- Friday, April 25 - wear a nature print for Wildlife Day
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.
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Cost:$180 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
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Location:6888 Elms St. Suite 2C, McLean, VA
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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.
 
International Night
Thursday April 24th
6:00pm to 8:00pm
International Night: Thursday April 24th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. We are looking for parents/students to share their home country/culture by bringing food, hosting an activity, or by doing a presentation. Please see your Friday Folders for more Information. You can sign up for International Night Here or by turning in the form in your Friday Folders. Please re-sign up if you volunteered prior, to ensure you can make the new date. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms.O’Carroll at ceocarroll@fcps.edu and Ms. Walker at amwalker@fcps.edu.
Special Olympics Track & Field
Date: April 26
Where: Episcopal High School, 4250 West Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA
Times: Typically 8:30am-2pm. Exact times for atheletes will be shared on 4/25
What to wear: Rolling Valley Neon yellow T-shirt. New athletes will recieve a new shirt!
Family Input for Class Placements 2025-2026
As we begin planning for the 2025-2026 school year, we value and welcome your input. Creating class assignments is a thoughtful process that involves multiple perspectives to ensure a positive learning environment for all students. We recognize that a strong teacher-student match and a well-balanced class dynamic contribute to student success.
If there is additional information about your child—particularly regarding their learning style and the classroom environment in which they thrive—that you feel would be helpful for our staff to know, please complete the Family Input Form no later than Monday, May 2, 2025. If you have more than one child attending RVES, please submit a separate form for each child.
While we do not accept requests for specific teachers or friendship pairings, we encourage you to share insights about your child's needs and the type of learning environment that would be most beneficial for them. Please know that even without a form, our team carefully considers each child’s strengths and needs when making placement decisions. As in previous years, families will receive class placement notifications just before the start of the school year.
Family Input Form
Thank you for your partnership and support in this process!
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 Veronica Del Bagno (vdelbagno@fcps.edu).
Testing Dates
- 3rd Grade Reading – Friday, 5/2
- 4th Grade Reading – Monday, 5/5
- 5th Grade Reading – Tuesday, 5/6
- 6th Grade Reading – Wednesday, 5/7
- 3rd Grade Math – Friday, 5/9
- 4th Grade Math – Tuesday, 5/13
- 5th Grade Math – Wednesday, 5/14
- 6th Grade Math – Friday, 5/ 16
- 5th Grade Science – Tuesday, 5/20
PTA NEWS:
PTA NEWS:
INTERNATIONAL NIGHT PARTICIPANTS NEEDED! We are looking for parents/students to share their home country/culture by bringing food, hosting an activity, or by doing a presentation. You can sign up using the online form or by turning in the paper form in your Friday Folders. If you have any questions please reach out to Ms.O’Carroll at ceocarroll@fcps.edu and Ms. Walker at amwalker@fcps.edu. You can sign up for International Night here: CLICK HERE
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: CLICK HERE
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!
TEACHER HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE: 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: CLICK HERE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, April 24; 6:00-8:00pm; International Night @ Rolling Valley: Come join the celebration as Rolling Valley comes together to share the food and customs of the diverse cultures within the school community.
Friday, May 9; 6:00-8:00pm; Games & Grub @ Rolling Valley: Save the date! RVES families are invited to come hang out and enjoy games in the cafeteria, and delicious fare from local food trucks will also be available for sale! Note that all students must be accompanied by an adult.
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: CLICK HERE
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: CLICK HERE
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!
SoCo Summer Strings Camp
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!
 
 
Early Release Mondays Schedule
Rolling Valley ES will have a three hour early release on the below dates at 1:00 pm.
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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