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Upcoming Events |
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Dec 22 - Jan 2 – Winter Break
Jan 7 - Math Exact Path Virtual Meeting 6:00 pm
PTA General Membership Meeting 7:00 pm
Jan 8 - Reading Exact Path Virtual Meeting 6:00 pm
Jan 13 - Winter Band Concert – Grades 5-6
Jan 14 - Winter Strings Concert – Grade 4
Winter Strings Concert – Grades 5-6
Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Families,
This week at Ravensworth ES, several of our students and staff were invited to attend the FCPS Food Show at the Westfield Marriott where our students were asked to taste a multitude of food choices and give feedback to the FCPS Food Services Chefs and staff. Our students provided valuable and thoughtful information which will be used for menu planning and recipe selections.
Our Ravensworth chorus showed off their talent and hard work during our school assemblies and our evening Chorus Concert. Thank you, Ms. Dutko and Ms. Blend, for developing our students’ skills and love for music. The concert was joyous and inspiring! An additional shout out goes to our parent accompanist Ms. Streavig, and her son Beckley Gould for providing the beautiful piano accompany.
In Language Arts our students have been exploring how the government works, why it's important, and how laws change. You can connect your child’s learning with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: What’s one rule at home or school you wish you could change and why?
- Activity: Play a short game (like musical chairs or Simon Says) but change one rule. Discuss how rules help things run smoothly.
At the end of the unit, your child will take their unit magazine home. The magazine includes an activity calendar with fun ways to help students build on what they’re learning at each grade level. You can also find information on how to support your child’s reading at home on the Benchmark Families website.
We wish you all a wonderful weekend and stay warm!
Shannon Mueck
Principal
 
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❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Verify and update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
Mind in the Making: Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs
Come to this virtual workshop and learn about the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. You'll discover why these skills matter, how they help your child grow, and fun ways to build them at home. These are proven strategies based on research about how kids learn and develop
Workshop Details:
When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
Dates: January 27 - March 24
Where: Zoom
Register here
Advanced Academics (AAP) Information
Full-time Advanced Academics Referrals Due December 15, 2025
Families of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student considered for Full-Time Advanced Academics may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Mrs. Trumbull at astrumbull@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025. Optional materials include the Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and up to 2 pages of work samples.
Forms are available on the AAP Forms Page.
No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. If you would like your child considered for Full-Time AAP, please submit a referral.
NGAT Scores:
If your child took the NGAT this fall, scores are now available in ParentVUE under “Test History” and “Documents.” Please reach out to Ms. Heiman, amheiman@fcps.edu, or Ms. Trumbull, astrumbull@fcps.edu, if you cannot access the scores.
Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
Registration for the countywide lottery for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 16, 2026. Current pre-kindergarten students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion program for the 2026-2027 school year. Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.
Informational flyers will be distributed on December 17th in the Wednesday folders. Families interested in the program are invited to attend the Dual Language Immersion Informational Meeting at Ravensworth Elementary School on January 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.
For more information, visit the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage
Student and Family Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.
Winter Break Activities! |
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FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures.
Rising 7th Graders - Lake Braddock Middle School Curriculum Fair
The Lake Braddock Middle School Curriculum Fair will be held on Monday, December 15th, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This event provides an opportunity for students and parents to visit and speak with staff to learn more about the school's various courses and curriculum offerings. Additionally, an optional Advanced Academic Program Information Session will take place prior to the main fair from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM in the Lecture Hall for those interested in the Advanced Academic Program.
Lake Braddock School Counselors will be meeting with each student to review their course selections after winter break. Course requests for the 26-27 school year will be available to see in SIS StudentVue and course request verification letters will be sent home in the late spring.
VDOE VQB5
FCPS participates in Virginia Quality Birth to Five (VQB5). VQB5 is Virginia’s system for measuring and supporting quality in early childhood programs so children enter kindergarten ready to learn. VQB5 builds on health and safety standards by measuring the quality of teacher-child interactions and the use of curriculum. Refer to “VQB5 for Families English/Spanish” for more information.
Monitoring Support for Your Child in ParentVUE
All FCPS schools use an approach called Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to make sure every student gets the help they need to learn.
MTSS helps school teams deliver high-quality instruction for all students and provide extra time, support, and interventions as needed. Families are partners in this process. We will share information about your child’s individual learning, needs, and progress.
You may view your child's intervention plans and progress in SIS ParentVUE. Expect progress to be updated quarterly, with report card due dates.
Family Spotlight Board
If your child has had a great personal/family moment lately, send Ms. Heiman (amheiman@fcps.edu) a photo and it will be displayed on the Family Spotlight bulletin board in the main hallway! Examples: family celebrated a holiday, cultural traditions, child rode their bike without training wheels, great soccer game, got a new pet, and more!
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.
PTA Spirit Wear Store – Shop All Year Long!
Show your Ravensworth pride in style! Our brand-new Spirit Wear Store is open year-round, so you can gear up anytime.
Join the Ravensworth PTA – Family membership is just $20!
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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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