August 15 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
We are so excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year! Our teachers have been hard at work organizing and preparing their classrooms to create welcoming spaces for a year full of learning.
Open House was a huge success! Thank you to all the families who were able to attend! If you couldn’t make it, please be sure to mark your calendar for Back to School Night on September 18 from 5:30–7:15 p.m.
To help make the first day of school special, all families are welcome to walk their child to their classroom on day one. Beginning on the second day, we’ll follow our usual drop-off procedures so students can start their day independently.
We will also host a Bye-Bye Breakfast in the cafeteria on the first day from 9:15-9:45, where families can connect and chat over light refreshments.
We are thrilled to partner with you for the new school year and can’t wait to see everyone Monday morning for the first day of school!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Monday, August 18th - First Day of School
Friday, August 29th & Monday, September 1st - Labor Day Holiday - No School
Monday, September 8th - PTA Mtg. - RVES Library - 7 PM
Tuesday, September 9th - No School (Special Election Day)
Wednesday, September 10th - Early Release @ 1:00 pm
Thursday, September 18th - Back to School Night (5:30-7:15)
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
Doors - Arrival & Dismissal
Families, please check the map to see your child’s arrival and dismissal doors! As a reminder, to help Kiss & Ride run smoothly, we ask that no one park on Barnack Dr. in front of the school during dismissal hours. If you need to park and walk to pick up your child, please use Harland Dr. or park further down Barnack Dr.
We also kindly ask that you be mindful of our neighbors by not blocking driveways. Thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal safe and efficient for everyone!
Are You Ready for #FirstDayFairfax?
Join FCPS’ countdown to the first day of school with reminders of 10 essential things parents should do to help their children prepare. Follow along on Facebook and Instagram
Parent Digital Consent and Early Release Wednesdays
Complete Permission Forms Today - Families can easily grant permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. Opt your child in or out of online educational tools and choose how student information is managed. You may also opt in or opt out of after-school care on early release Wednesdays; read more below.
Visit FCPS’ Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool.
Opt In/Opt Out for Early Release Wednesday Childcare
While we anticipate that most students will be dismissed at 1:00 PM on limited early release Wednesdays, we recognize that some families may require childcare. No new instruction will take place, as after-school care is strictly supervision.
Parents and caregivers should log in to the Parent Digital Consent system to review and provide consent to a variety of resources and services including Early Release Wednesday Childcare.
- OPT IN if you require childcare on our limited early release Wednesdays.
- OPT OUT if your child will go home (or to childcare arranged with SACC or another provider) at the early release time.
Families need to complete the opt in form by Monday, August 25, for after-school supervision for all early release Wednesdays. If a family needs to change their selection, they should notify our front office at least one week in advance to ensure enough staff are available to provide supervision.
Early release Wednesdays for RVES will be:
- September 10
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October 29
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November 12
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December 10
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February 18
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March 18
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April 22
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May 13
FCPS has created this webpage to provide detailed information about the early release Wednesdays.
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PTA NEWS:
JOIN THE PTA/ RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Membership is just $15 per family, and your dues help fund school events, field trips, author visits, curriculum enhancements for teachers and much more. Plus, members receive updates about school happenings and access to an exclusive online student directory. We love volunteers, but no time or volunteer commitment is required to be a PTA member! Join online today at: CLICK HERE
We know the school year can be busy, so if it is more convenient, please feel free to use the link below to donate money to our Teacher Appreciation/ Hospitality Fund. All donations will be used to provide lunches, snacks, and treats to our teachers and staff throughout the year.
Click HERE CLICK HERE to donate to the Teacher Appreciation/ Hospitality Fund.
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: The Rolling Valley Haunted House and Fun Fair is a long-standing community tradition, and will take place on Saturday, October 18th this year. We need volunteers to help our Haunted House planning committee! If you're interested, please contact co-chairs Kathy Harris and Amanda Alper at rveshaunts2024@gmail.com.
BOX TOPS: The PTA's easiest fundraiser! Collect and bring Box Tops to school or download the app and simply scan your store receipt. You don't need to be a member of the RVES family to use the Box Tops fundraiser, so family, friends, and neighbors can help too! CLICK HERE for Box Tops.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, September 8; 7:00-8:00pm; FIRST PTA MEETING OF THE YEAR! All RVES families are welcome to our first general membership meeting of the year on Monday, September 8 at 7:00pm in the RVES Library. You'll get the inside scoop on the PTA's plans for the year and hear the principal's report from Mrs. Del Bagno. Plus, we'll be voting on the 2025-2026 PTA budget. Note that childcare will be provided.
Sunday, September 21; 1:00pm; Las Vegas Raiders v. Washington Commanders @ Northwest Stadium: RVES has once again partnered with the Washington Commanders to participate in their program- KIDS IN COMMAND! Families will receive discounted tickets, an on-field photo, and exclusive group seating, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the RVES PTA! Don't miss out on this exclusive offer to see the Washington Commanders play the Las Vegas Raiders. Event ticket pricing as low as $68 (+fees). Purchase your tickets today using this link (Code: RVES)! CLICK HERE
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
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