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Upcoming Events |
Jan 13 Winter Band Concert – Grades 5-6
Jan 14 Winter Strings Concert – Grade 4
Winter Strings Concert – Grades 5-6
Jan 15 Exact Path – Math Virtual 6pm
Jan 19 Holiday / No School
Jan 20 Dual Language Immersion Informational Meeting 6:30 – 8pm
Jan 23 PTA Family Traditions Night 6:30 – 7:30pm
Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Families,
Happy New Year and a warm welcome back to school! We hope you and your children enjoyed a restful winter break filled with time to relax, recharge, and connect with loved ones.
As we returned to school this week, we were excited to have our students settle back into routines, reconnect with friends and staff while continuing the important learning and growth. Thank you to our PTA, parents, and students for taking the time to come to our first PTA Meeting of 2026! The presentation by Ms. Callison-Aub, MSW/CBIS, from Brain Injury Services was relevant and informative. This community resource provides many supports and services for all ages. It was wonderful meeting so many parents and families at our PTA New Principal Meet and Greet. It was a joy to meet so many parents, engage with our community members, and discuss how we can better support every child every day. Thank you for your time and for your commitment to excellence at Ravensworth ES.
This week our staff jumped back into classrooms with renewed energy and focus. We’re so glad to have our staff and students back and thrilled with the great start to 2026!
Warmly,
Shannon Mueck
Ravensworth Principal
Patrol of the Month
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Congratulations to our January Patrol of the Month, 5th grader, Ethan Dick. He is always on time and stays every day until his duties are complete. Ethan is always willing to pitch in and help whenever needed. It is clear he takes pride in being a patrol. Excellent work, Ethan! |
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.
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
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
FCPS Math Week-January 12- 16
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FCPS invites you to experience a full week of family time with FREE stories, games and math activities - all from the comfort of your home.
Math Week offers families an opportunity to experience math, literacy, history, and geography in a fun and positive way. All content will be available for families in English and Spanish beginning Monday, January 12.
Visit the Math Week website for games, stories, and other interactive activities for the whole family.
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📣 Follow Our Budget Process
Encourage your neighbors, friends, and community members to follow the budget process and look for opportunities to share your ideas about funding public education. Several key decision dates and engagement opportunities are coming up in the next few weeks:
- The Fairfax County delegation to the General Assembly will hold a public hearing regarding the upcoming 2026 session on Saturday, January 10, at 9 a.m. in the Board Auditorium at the Fairfax County Government Center. Fairfax County residents can sign up in advance to speak at the hearing online or contact the Department of Clerk Services at 703-324-3151, TTY 711, by Thursday, January 8, at noon.
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Thursday, January 22, Dr. Reid will present the proposed budget to the School Board.
Visit our budget webpage for more information.
Online Registration for SY26-27 Opens Jan. 6
Online Registration (OLR) for the 2026–2027 school year opens on January 6, 2026. Both new and returning (re-enrolling) families can use OLR to register students in grades Kindergarten (00) through 12.
The 2026-27 Online Registration packet has two important new questions:
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Pre-Kindergarten Experience (grades 1-6): About the student's Pre-Kindergarten background.
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Early Release Wednesdays: About childcare plans for students in grades 00-06 during Early Release Wednesdays.
The immunization process has been simplified:
- Parents will be asked to upload the immunization record or to check a box stating that a hard copy will be provided during the in-person registration appointment.
New families are encouraged to visit the FCPS Online Registration site for more information. Families may still use the electronic bundle or paper registration forms if preferred.
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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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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