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Apr 21 No School / Special Election
Apr 23 Kindergarten Immersion Information Night - Virtual
Apr 27 Yearbook Deadline!
Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Families,
We enjoyed a full schedule this week which included our Purple Up Spirit Week, Author’s Visit, Read-A-thon, Preschool FBI officer visit, Purple Up Military Child Celebration, the Superintendent’s Community Meeting, and the All-County Choral Concert at LBSS.
During our author’s visit, Ms. Hena Khan shared her story as a child growing up in the Rockville, Md area. Our students learned how she plans her stories including where she gets ideas for her book. Many of our students connected with her book characters, and we all enjoyed Ms. Hena Khan’s visit. Thank you, Ms. Sloan, for hosting this event and thank you to our fantastic PTA for sponsoring this inspiring assembly.
Thank you to all the parents and staff who attended our Superintendent’s Community meeting on Thursday evening. Dr. Reid provided an open forum for discussion based on community members’ questions and concerns. It was incredible to see the passion for education with the focus on our students.
With gratitude,
Shannon Mueck
Principal
Weekly Snapshots
 
Yearbooks on Sale Now - Deadline Apr 27!
Don’t miss out on this year’s Ravensworth Elementary Yearbook! Yearbooks cost $18.50 and must be pre-ordered by April 27 at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com using Yearbook ID Code 4882626 and the school name, Ravensworth Elementary School. Families may also pay by cash or check (made payable to Ravensworth PTA) and should include the student’s name, teacher’s name and grade, and parent’s name on the order form. Optional add-ons include Yearbook Stickies ($3.00), Zoom Events ($4.00), an Autograph Insert ($3.00), and personalization with a name imprint ($5.00). Yearbooks will be distributed during the last week of school, so order yours today to celebrate the memories of this school year! 🎉
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
Tuesday, April 21, is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Patrol of the Month - Reagan Shideler
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Congratulations to our April Patrol of the Month, 5th grader, Reagan Shideler. Reagan has been dedicated to her patrol duties since day 1. She comes to school early and ready to take on extra responsibilities. She offers to assist other patrols, and she strives to keep our Ravens safe. Keep up the great work, Reagan! |
2026 -2027 Safety Patrols
2026-2027 Ravensworth Safety Patrol Information and Applications will be given to current 4th and 5th grade students interested in the program. Please review the forms with them and sign. Applications are due to Mrs. Leger by Friday, May 1.
6th Grade Lawn Sign Pick-up
The PTA is providing free lawn signs to all 6th-grade families to celebrate the end of elementary school. We will be distributing the free signs in the Kiss & Ride area on May 1, 2026, from 8:45-9:45 am; if you cannot come at that time, please contact Dori Sophia at 703-407-7487.
Family Input for Class Placements 2026-2027
As we begin to plan for the 2026-2027 school year, we are inviting your input. Creating class assignments requires careful consideration and the involvement of many perspectives. We know a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success. Should you have additional information about your specific child that school staff may not know, particularly regarding learning style and classroom environment, we ask that you please complete the Class Placement Input Form
no later than May 9th, 2026. If you have more than one child attending RES, please complete one form per child.
We assure you that with or without a form, each child’s strengths and needs are considered. As in the past, families will receive class placement notification just prior to school starting.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings and an online survey.
Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Read-A-Thon!
📚 Finishing Up Journeys and Themes in Language Arts
Benchmark Unit 6 in Language Arts is coming to a close! Over the last several weeks, our students have learned, read, and written about the different lessons that stories across cultures can teach us.
Connect with your child’s learning at school with these fun questions and hands-on activities at home:
- Question: If you could go on an adventure like one of the characters you’ve read about in this unit, which one would it be and why?
- Activity: Ask your child to imagine that they’re going on an adventure. Ask them to draw the items they’ll need to take with them. Would their supplies be different if the adventure was underwater or somewhere very cold?
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.
Special Education Family Conference: Registration Open, Volunteers Needed
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, at Marshall High School. During this no-cost, in-person event, families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore, connect to resources and other families, and participate in afternoon sessions.
FCPS families are invited to register to attend this year’s conference. Childcare, accommodations, and language interpretation are available.
Families are also invited to register to serve as an event volunteer by Thursday, March 19. Volunteer hours will be awarded to student volunteers.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for updates and more details.
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!
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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