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Aug 5 Special PTA Meeting/Volunteer Celebration - 7:00 PM
Aug 5 Popsicles on the Playground, Kindergarten & Grade 1, 6:00-7:00 PM
Aug 6 Popsicles on the Playground, Grades 2-3, 6:00-7:00 PM
Aug 7 Popsicles on the Playground, Grades 4-6, 6:00-7:00 PM
Aug 20 Kindergarten Open House, 3:00-4:00 PM
Aug 20 New Student Orientation, 3:30-4:00 PM
Aug 20 Grades 1-6 Open House, 4:00-5:30 PM
Aug 24 First Day of School!
Kinder Parent "Boo Hoo & Yahoo Welcome", 8:35-9:00 AM
Sept 4-7 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day Weekend
Sept 9 Back to School Night , 5:30-7:00 AM
Sept 30 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday (Grades K-6)
Link to the 2026-2027 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Families,
We hope you are enjoying your summer, and we are excited to welcome you back to school for the 2026-27 School Year! Whether you are new to the Raven family or returning, we are so glad you are a part of our Ravensworth family.
Here at RES, we have been busy planning for your return. In this newsletter, you'll find details about back-to-school events, required forms, important dates, and other updates to help your family start the year smoothly. Throughout the school year, this weekly newsletter will provide information regarding school news, upcoming events, important reminders, and celebrations of student learning.
Our back-to-school events start the first week of August with our Popsicles on the Playground gatherings. Please see above for specific dates and times. We hope you will make plans to join us as we reconnect, build new relationships, and launch another incredible year of learning and growing together.
Warmly,
Shannon Mueck
In this Edition:
First Day of School - Monday, August 24th
Monday, August 24th is our first day of school. Doors open at 8:20 AM. School begins at 8:35 AM and dismissal begins at 3:20 PM. On the first day of school, guardians may walk students to their classroom door.
We will be hosting a Boo Hoo and Yahoo Welcome for our Kindergarten Parents. After dropping off your child at the classroom, please join us in the cafeteria from 8:35-9:00 AM on the first day of school. Guardians are invited to connect with each other and RES staff.
Back to School Night -
Wednesday, September 9th, 5:00-7:30 PM
Ravensworth ES’s Back to School Night will be held on Wednesday, September 9th, from 5:30-7:00 PM. Come join us to learn more about your child's teachers, school day, and instructional programming. More details will be shared in future newsletters.
The Online Verification/Update Packet –
Please complete by August 14th!
As we prepare for the new school year, we are working toward 100% completion of student re-enrollment forms for every family before school begins. The annual re-enrollment packet, known as the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet, includes the early release Wednesdays selection.
Early Release Wednesday Childcare Selection
This year, we will have a total of four early release Wednesdays, where students in grades K-6 dismiss at 12:20 PM. Please view the dates for RES’s 2026-2027 early release Wednesdays below:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
While we anticipate that most students will be dismissed at 12:20pm on limited early release Wednesdays, we recognize that some families may require childcare. These students will be supervised by school-based staff. No new instruction will take place as after-school care is strictly supervision.
The early release Wednesday childcare selection serves as a yearlong commitment for all four early release Wednesdays.
Families may complete the Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet electronically through ParentVUE, or by downloading the paper forms from the FCPS website and returning them to the school office. All re-enrollment forms should be completed by August 14th.
Steps to Complete Early Release Wednesday Childcare Selection
- Log in to ParentVUEor the ParentVUE app
- Click “Online Packets” or “Online Registration” in the app
- Scroll down and select “Online Verification/Update”
- Make Your Early Release Wednesday Childcare selection. This is a yearlong commitment for all four Early Release Wednesdays.
- Click to submit the packet.
New Student ID Cards Coming This Fall
This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a division wide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school.
Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.
We will be handing out the new student ID cards during the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.
Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.
Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible, so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
Meals for Students Available Through August 21
No-cost meals will be provided to students on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday, August 21, at the sites and times listed on the FCPS Summer Food Service Program webpage. Students must remain on site while eating their meals.
Give Your Kids a Strong Start:
Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County with economic and educational risk factors.
- The pre-K program prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and parents/guardians of children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. However, space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first served basis. Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail (printable application), or in person at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Preschool Community Peers - Apply Now
Ravensworth Es’s preschool program is seeking community peers to learn alongside preschool students with disabilities in a nurturing, high-quality environment. Families with children in our community, ages 3-5, who meet program criteria, can apply now. If selected, community peers will begin attending preschool at RES at a date to be determined.
Complete the Interest Form if you would like to have your child considered to be a community peer.
Download the FCPS App Today
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep you connected and informed, directly from your smartphone. Download the FCPS mobile app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
With the app, you can:
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View school calendars.See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus.See what’s for lunch and breakfast each school day.
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Tap to contact.Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Stay up to date.Get the latest news from FCPS.
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Access key links.Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
No need to log in, just download and go! Learn more about the FCPS mobile app.
New ParentVUE Mobile App
A new ParentVUE mobile app will is now available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.
In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.
Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.
Back-to-School Immunization Requirements
Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:
- Request immunization records online through theVirginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
- If your child was immunized outside of Virginia, get records from thosestates’ systems.
- Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.
Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.
Where to Receive Immunizations
If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s healthcare provider or one of the following immunization events.
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year. Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary.
If you do not have a healthcare provider, visit a Health Department clinic. Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) clinics offer immunizations to all Fairfax County students, as well as those who are behind on their scheduled immunizations or need a booster.
Summer back-to-school immunization clinics are also available. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are also welcome. FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come, first-served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.
Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment.
Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.
Blue Star Families' Back-to-School Military Fair
Saturday, August 1, 2026
While summer is in full swing, it’s never too early to start preparing for the upcoming school year!
Blue Star Families and Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) invite you to join our Back-to-School Military Fair on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at West Springfield High School (6100 Rolling Rd, West Springfield, VA 22152).
FCPS and community resources will be available to families, and school supplies will be provided for students in all grade levels (please note there is a limited amount of supplies). Please show your military spirit by wearing clothing that represents your military branch, installation, or unit!
This opportunity is open to Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, and Veteran families. Parents and students must attend the event in person to receive the school supplies. Please visit Blue Star Families to register.
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We cannot wait to see you next week at our Popsicles on the Playground grade-level gatherings!
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