April 10 - News and Notes!
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
It was a short three-day week, and we hope everyone had a wonderful and restful spring break!
As a reminder, there will be no school on Tuesday, April 21 due to voting. Additionally, the previously scheduled early release on Wednesday, April 22 has been canceled, and it will now be a full school day.
We hope you enjoy the long weekend and look forward to welcoming students back on Monday!
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Monday, April 13th- April 17th - Purple Up Spirit Week - See flyer below
Thursday, April 16th - STEAM Night 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Monday, April 20th - RVES Author Visit - Information Below
Tuesday, April 21st - Voting Day - No School
Wednesday, April 22nd - Canceled - Early Release Wednesday - FULL School Day
Tuesday, April 28th - Boundary Change Information Night with Saratoga - Families Impacted by the 26-27 Change -6:30-7:15 p.m. - School Library
Thursday, April 30th - Full-Time AAP Orientation - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - School Library
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
RVES Purple Up Spirit Week!
We are proud to celebrate our military-connected students during the week of April 13! In honor of their service and the important role they play in our school community, we invite all students to join in an optional Spirit Week.
Each day will feature a different theme as a fun way to show support and appreciation. Please see the dates and spirit activities listed below, and we hope you will join us in celebrating together!
RVES STEAM NIGHT!
Get ready for an evening of creativity, innovation, and hands-on fun at Rolling Valley’s STEAM Night!
Join us on Thursday, April 16th from 5:30–7:30 PM for an exciting, come-and-go event where students and families can explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math together. Throughout the evening, you’ll have the chance to visit interactive stations to code with robots, build and design, create art, and take on fun engineering challenges.
Don’t miss a special VEX Robotics demonstration by Rolling Valley’s Robotics Club, and be sure to grab dinner from one of the food trucks organized by our PTA.
We can’t wait to see our community come together to explore, create, and innovate!
RVES Author Visit
Author Josh Funk will be visiting Rolling Valley on Monday, April 20th! We have partnered with local bookstore Scrawl Books to offer Josh’s books that he will sign while he is here!
Books will be delivered to your child at school. All orders and payment will go through the Scrawl Books website, see directions below!
Email Mrs. Reynolds at slreynolds2@fcps.edu with questions!
To Order:
- Visit https://www.scrawlbooks.com/author-pages/josh-funk
- Select your book(s), then go to cart.
- Select School Author Visit as the delivery option.
- Select your student's school from the dropdown menu, and indicate your student's name and their teacher's last name and indicate first-name personalization if desired (optional).
LAMBMOWERS!
As we continue to bring engaging and unique learning experiences to our school, we are excited to share that we are preparing a special outdoor space near Door 9 as part of an upcoming visit from lambs. These “lambmowers” will help us care for our green spaces in a fun and environmentally friendly way.
You may notice small flags placed in the grass in this area. These flags are marking sections where we are intentionally allowing the grass to grow in preparation for the lambs’ arrival.
We ask for your support in reminding students to respect these markers by not disturbing or removing the flags and by staying out of the designated areas. This will help ensure the space is ready and safe for this special experience.
Thank you for helping us care for our school grounds and for supporting this exciting opportunity for our students.
Rolling Valley
Full-Time AAP Orientation
Families,
We know some of you are in the process of determining the best placement to meet your students’ advanced academic needs for next school year (Local Full-Time AAP, center-based Full-Time AAP, or deferring Full-Time AAP services and accessing Part-Time AAP services instead).
To help you determine what is best for your student, schools where your student can access Full-Time AAP services hold orientations to provide information on more school-specific topics.
Our school, Rolling Valley Elementary, will hold an orientation on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30- 6:30 pm in the library. We will explain how we implement our Full Time Advanced Academics plan, and the unique and exciting opportunities we offer our students at Rolling Valley. You will have a chance to meet some of the staff and ask more personalized questions.
We look forward to meeting with you! Please reach out to Krystyn Carey with any questions- krcarey@fcps.edu.
We hope that you can join us!
Sincerely,
Veronica Del Bagno, Principal
Krystyn Carey, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher
Notes from the RVES School Clinic
2026 Special Education
Family Conference
2026 Special Education Family Conference
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
SPRING BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: Register now for before and after school classes sponsored by the PTA!
Hip Hop (Kids in Motion) - ONLY A FEW SPOTS REMAINING!
Grades K-6 - TUESDAYS 4:05 - 5:05 p.m.; 4/7 - 6/2; 8 sessions (no class 5/26) $137
Click here to register for Kids in Motion: CLICK HERE
For scholarship information, please contact Mrs. Del Bagno as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s Before/After-School Programs Coordinators, Mallory Lyon at (703) 718-1292 or mhods227@gmail.com or Lisa Callahan, at (703) 338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MILITARY FAMILY OUTREACH: FSP will be facilitating monthly workshops, webinars, or family engagement events for military families throughout the school year. Please check the Family Academy Catalog CLICK HERE under "Military-Connected Families Offerings" for more information on these events as they are posted.
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
FCPS CTE Summer Learning Opportunity!
We're thrilled to invite you to join us for an unforgettable experience at one of the CTE summer enrichment programs! These week-long programs will introduce you to the wonderful world of Career and Technical Education, help you develop new skills, and make new friends.
Our programs offer a wide range of activities designed to spark your curiosity and keep you engaged. You will have the opportunity to learn coding, problem solving, cooking, and more! Our experienced and enthusiastic teachers are dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and fun environment where you can challenge yourself and discover new passions.
You can find more details about our programs on our camp websites below:
We are able to offer a limited number of students currently in grades 2-11 at a Code UP! grant school with a one-week registration at no cost! If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the interest form linked below by April 15th.
CTE Summer Enrichment Interest Form: https://forms.gle/ytfQWmR4MQ6FuvrBA
Families will be notified by the end of April to confirm whether they will receive one of the sponsored seats—students will be chosen by a lottery if there are more interested families than seats available.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Beth Mehr, CTE Educational Specialist at bgmehr@fcps.edu. We'd be happy to chat with you and your family.
West Springfield First-Ever
Spring Carnival!
We are excited to invite our Rolling Valley community to West Springfield High School’s very first Spring Carnival on April 17 from 5:00–6:30 PM!
The event will take place on the practice fields in front of the tennis courts and promises fun for all ages. Families can enjoy face painting, cornhole, raffles, and a variety of carnival-style games, along with treats like cotton candy and opportunities to win prizes.
After the carnival, stay and enjoy an evening of school spirit as West Springfield hosts a girls softball game, boys baseball game, and a boys lacrosse game.
We hope you will join us and help spread the word by inviting family, friends, and neighbors. It is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community and celebrate the season.
We look forward to seeing you there!
TJ High School - Techstravaganza
Families are invited to attend the 22nd Annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Hosted by Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology, this free, hands on STEM fair is designed for elementary and middle school students across Northern Virginia. The event features more than 70 interactive STEM labs led by TJHSST students and community partners, including organizations such as NASA, George Mason University, the National Air and Space Museum, and many others. In past years, more than 4,500 students have participated in this exciting day of exploration and discovery.
Admission is free. Families can register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOf_t0uiPZb_hGg1sffnqjQ7oKVJb3DJclrq-UAIVrweKJhA/viewform
For more information, visit:
https://techstrav.org/index.html tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/
We hope many of our Rolling Valley students take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to explore, create, and discover in the world of STEM.
 
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Session A | Rising 5th - 8th Grades | 9:30am-12:00 p.m.
(Beginner through SYC/Rec Levels)
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Session B | Rising 8th - 9th Grades | 12:30pm-3:00 p.m.
(Intermediate - Travel/Club and all 9th grade levels)
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Session C | Advanced Rising 10th - 12th Grades | 3:30pm - 6:00 p.m.
(Must have High School Varsity, JV, or Elite Club Experience (9th))
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If you have questions about which session to sign up for, please reach out to me, Coach Stephanie Noriega (sbnoriega@fcps.edu). I am always happy to help.
Camp usually sells out in the first couple of weeks, so register now.
Camp Details:
Spartan Volleyball Camp is designed and has a session for athletes of all skill levels who are eager to enhance their game in a challenging and supportive environment. Camp sessions are structured by age and skill level to ensure every player receives personalized instruction and the best opportunity for growth.
Campers will have the unique opportunity to train with experienced high school coaches from across the country, as well as current college athletes. Campers in Session A and B will also get to work with the high school athletes from the Virginia State Champions team! Sessions will include individual skill development, group instruction, and competitive tournament play, all designed to help players refine their technique, build confidence, and elevate their overall performance.
Session C is ONLY for advanced players. Unfortunately, we do not have a session for rising 10th-12th graders who are new to volleyball or who only have freshmen team level experience and/or rec volleyball experience. Athletes attending Session C must have played on their high school Varsity or JV team or are currently playing on a competitive club team. If you are signing up for Session C, the expectation is that you are playing volleyball at or close to the Varsity level. Most rising 9th graders should be attending session B.
Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration
Early Release Wednesday
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.
Early release Wednesdays for RVES will be:
FCPS has created this webpage to provide detailed information about the early release on Wednesdays.
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