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Upcoming Events
June 9th - Grades 4-6 Field Day 8:45-11:15 am
June 10th - Grade 6 Promotion Ceremony at Lake Braddock, 6:00 pm
June 11th - Last Day of School- 2 Hour Early Release, Dismissal 1:20 pm
Link to 2024-2025 School Year Calendar 2024-25 FCPS School Year Calendar
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A Message from the Principal
What a week at Ravensworth! It was great to see so many of you at the PTA End of the Year Bash. A big thank you to the Ravensworth PTA for hosting an amazing community event. We enjoyed the musical talents of our grades 4,5, and 6 students during their band and strings concerts. This morning, we held our K-3 Field Day. We appreciate all the family volunteers who supported this event.
We have so much to look forward to next week as well. On Monday, we have Field Day for grades 4-6. If you wish to volunteer, please come out to help. We will celebrate the promotion of our grade 6 students on Tuesday evening. Don’t forget that we have a 2-Hour Early Release on Wednesday, June 11th. Students will be dismissed at 1:20 pm.
We will be sending students home with two Benchmark magazines to help them practice their reading and writing skills during the summer. You will also receive a letter from us with weekly learning plans and activities. Find more ways to support your child's literacy skills on FCPS’ Summer Learning Resources webpage. All of these activities are optional, but we encourage families to help their students practice reading and writing during summer break, so that they can start strong next school year.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support of your child’s learning.
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.
We Need Your Help
Being a good neighbor is super important for our whole community! It helps keep everyone safe and happy. Just like we have rules at school, there are rules for driving and parking. For example, it's never okay to block someone's driveway or park too close to it (you need to be at least 10 feet away!). This helps people get in and out of their homes easily. Also, remember to stay at least 15 feet away from a fire hydrant when you park. Firefighters need to be able to get to those quickly in an emergency. Doing things like making an illegal U-turn in the middle of the block, jaywalking (crossing the street outside of a crosswalk), or parking the wrong way on a two-way street can be really dangerous for drivers and people walking. Let's all do our part to follow these rules and be the best neighbors we can be!
Summer Resources
Summer Resources Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy
FCPS’ Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests from camps to health and safety resources.
Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added.
Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation — and Neither Does Fun!
FCPS’ Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!
Reminder to Pick Up Medications from the Health Room
 Deadline Wednesday, June 11th no later than 1:20 p.m.
The School Health Room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school no later than 1:20 p.m. (early dismissal time).
Medication left in the health room after dismissal on the last day of school will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your child.
If your child is enrolled in an FCPS sponsored summer program, the existing medication authorization forms may be used for those programs, but it is parent/guardian responsibility to pick up the paperwork/medication and transport to the summer site.
If you have any questions over the summer, please don’t hesitate to contact our Ms. Hubard (Public Health Nurse) at 703-426-3600 or email ohubard@fcps.edu.
Student Testing Results Coming Soon
Throughout June, you will receive your child’s spring assessment results. If you aren’t sure what assessments your child took this year, there is a list of tests by grade level on the FCPS website.
How the results are delivered depends on the test. Scores will be delivered in SIS ParentVUE or from the school or testing organization. Learn what to expect regarding assessment reporting practices and timelines.
Visit FCPS’ website for additional information about how test results are reported to families. Individual test websites provide report translations and help for interpreting test results. Please contact us with any testing questions or for additional information about how we use test results to support student success.
Lost and Found
Items from Ravensworth's lost and found are going to be donated to charity. Prior to donation, parents and guardians may check for items belonging to their children. The lost and found items will be made available for parents and guardians (only) in the lobby of the school from June 9th until June 18th. Items not claimed by June 19th will be sent to donation.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other options.
FCPS Ombuds Office Provides Confidential Guidance
The Office of the Ombuds engages with families, students, and staff to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help answer questions, offer options to resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Anyone seeking assistance from the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, text 571-496-8284, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question. Ombuds staff do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.
Limited Early Release Wednesdays
During a report to the School Board this month, FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. This plan is based on recommendations from the Early Release Steering Committee. The committee includes parents, caregivers, school-based staff, and central office personnel. Read more about the reasons for early release and the proposed early release dates.
Lunch Balances
🥗 Don’t Forget to Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance! As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to remember to check your students’ MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Families that earn less than 185% of poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals. However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2025-26 school year will be available this summer.
If families have a current balance and think they may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2024-25 school year. Get more information about free and reduced-price meals.
Parent Information Line Available in 8 Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
Summer Reading Adventures
Fairfax County Public Libraries’ Summer Reading Adventure link is now live here. This program is for children, teens, and adults and runs from June 11-August 17, 2025. We enjoyed our visit from Kings Park Public Library on Tuesday, June 3rd! They shared all about their summer reading program, free activities they have planned throughout the summer, and great books they have on display right now for the summer.
Through the library’s LEAP (Library Equity Access Pass) program, all FCPS students can check out 3 books at a time by just telling the librarian their name and that they attended an FCPS school. If you have a library card, you can check out 50 items at a time! If you need information about how to get a library card, you can read all the details here.
If you have questions, please contact our librarian, Mrs. Sloan (jasloan@fcps.edu) or visit your nearest Fairfax County Public Library Branch.
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!
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.
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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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