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Upcoming Events
Oct 19-23 Digital Citizenship Week
Oct 21 Picture Retake Day
Oct 23 Trunk or Treat 5:30 to 7:30 PM
Oct 30 2 Hour Early Release - End of 1st Quarter
Oct 30 Storybook Parade 9:15 AM
Nov 2 NO SCHOOL - School Planning Day
Nov 3 NO SCHOOL - Election Day/Teacher Work Day
A Message from the Administrative Team
Dear Ravensworth Family,
We are excited to say that our second art teacher, Ms. Mahon, is back with us sharing her expertise and love of art with our students on Tuesdays. Please help us welcome her back!
As we continue through the fall, please remember to help us keep our Ravens safe by always using our designated crosswalks during arrival and dismissal. If you happen to be parked in the visitor parking lot or the parking spaces in the bus loop during arrival or dismissal, please remember to wait to move your vehicle while we have students moving through these areas. We cannot have any cars moving in the bus loop or the parking lots that are accessed through the bus loop during arrival or dismissal. This area is separate from our Kiss and Ride parking lot. Thank you for your support in ensuring our students are safe.
There is incredible energy in the building as our students eagerly learn about nature in their lessons. Nothing warms our hearts more than seeing our young readers so eager to dive into new stories and lessons.
Consistent routine plays a huge role in daily academic and social/emotional growth, which is why attendance is so vital. Missing just 10% of school, which breaks down to only two days a month, can negatively affect a student’s academic performance and key foundational skills. To support your child's regular attendance, try establishing a consistent "evening launchpad" routine: set out clothes, pack backpacks, and confirm lunch plans the night before. Removing that morning rush helps reduce anxiety, ensures a calm start to the day, and makes arriving at school on time much smoother for the whole family.
Finally, Ravensworth prides itself on being a caring community. If you would like to celebrate a staff member for going above and beyond with kindness, please submit an FCPS Cares. It warms our staff’s hearts to hear the amazing things that are positively impacting your child every day.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership!
Shannon Mueck & Amy Heiman
Your Principal and Assistant Principal
Lifetouch School Pictures Retakes
Mark Your Calendars!
Lifetouch Picture Retakes: Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
Preorder online: www.Mylifetouch.com
Sign in with Student ID or Picture Day ID: EVTZSPXWH
If you have any questions, please call the Ravensworth Office (703) 426-3600.
Digital Citizenship Week
Ravensworth's digital citizenship week is from October 19 to October 23. Please participate and follow the schedule above.
Ravensworth ES Trunk or Treat!
Our Ravensworth **Trunk or Treat is Friday, October 23 from 6:30–7:30 PM**, and we need your help to make it a fun night for our families! (Food trucks will arrive at 5:30pm).
We’re looking for **families, community members, and local businesses** to decorate a trunk and hand out candy to our trick-or-treaters. Decorations can be as simple or as elaborate as you’d like — the more trunks, the more fun!
Want to host a trunk? Sign up here
Ravensworth Storybook Parade
To celebrate our "storybook parade", students are encouraged to dress up as a favorite book character on Friday, October 30th, 2026 at 9:15 am.
Students should bring a copy of a book that includes the character they are representing. The book must be one that the child has either read or listened to an adult read.
Guidelines for Book Character Costumes:
- Characters must be age appropriate and from elementary or middle-grade level books.
- Costumes may not involve book or other horror-type elements.
- No weapons of any kind or masks that cover the entire face.
- Costumes must allow students to take care of personnel needs, sit at desks, and participate in school and classroom activities throughout the day, including appropriate shoes for PE.
Dwarfism Awareness Spirit Day
Dear Ravensworth Families, Students, and Staff,
We invite our entire school community to participate in a special spirit day on Oct 26, 2026 as we join together to celebrate Dwarfism Awareness Month!
Please show your support, foster inclusion, and help spread awareness by wearing GREEN on this day.
Event Summary
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Event: Dwarfism Awareness Spirit Day
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Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
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Who: All Ravensworth ES Students, Staff, and Families
What to Wear: GREEN!
Thank you for helping us build a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming community for all!
Superintendent Community Conversations
Join Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid for a Community Conversation. Students, families, staff, and community members are invited to ask questions, share concerns, and discuss what matters most to them. Everyone is welcome! Click on the date to register for any of the following events:
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Monday, October 19, at 6:30 p.m., at Spring Hill Elementary School
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Monday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m., at Beech Tree Elementary School
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Thursday, October 29, at 6:30 p.m., at North Springfield Elementary School
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Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m., at Powell Elementary School (note date change)
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
Board Games/ Magazines Donations for the Cafeteria
We are looking for donations of games that students can play after they have finished their lunches. Donations of decks of playing cards, Uno cards, and Spot It! games would be greatly appreciated. Students also enjoy looking at magazines such as Highlights, Ranger Rick, and National Geographic Kids. You can bring your donations to the office or send it to your child’s teacher.
Thank you for your support!
Happy Socktober!
This month, the LB Athletic Leadership classes will be collecting NEW socks to donate to local homeless shelter organizations! We will accept any type of socks - as long as they are brand new!
A Box for donations can be found in the Ravensworth ES lobby from Oct 8th - Nov 4th! If you have questions, please contact Coach Gaul at rngaul@fcps.edu.
Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
The Office of the Chief of Facilities Services and Capital Programs is seeking input from community members, families, and employees about school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective. The survey asks about building conditions, how facilities affect teaching and learning, renovation priorities, and what information would help you better understand this process.
Look for the survey in your email on Friday, October 16. The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. The survey will remain open until Saturday, October 31.
Did You Know? Bond Referendums Fund Facility Renovations
FCPS does not pay for facility renovations out of its general operating budget. Instead, Fairfax County voters decide on how much money FCPS can spend on capital improvement projects through bond referendums. Bonds are issued by the county to the school division and allow FCPS to renovate buildings without increasing taxes.
Learn more about bond referendums and how they support our schools on the Bond Referendum webpage.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: We Need You!
Register now to attend the annual Special Education Family Conference, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, on Saturday, November 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School.
Educators, families, and community members are invited to this in-person event at no cost. Participants can connect, learn, and explore available special education services, supports, and resources. Lunch will be provided for all participants. Register to attend the conference.
Volunteers Are Needed to Make This Event a Success!
Find out how to volunteer:
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Adult Volunteers: Sign up through Volunteer FCPS.
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Student Volunteers: Sign up through the Student Volunteer Interest Form. Students will receive service hours for their time.
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Student Showcase Opportunities: Students can complete the Student Participation Form to lead a performance or share information about a club or research project. Service hours will be awarded to students serving in these roles.
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information. Email questions to SpecialEdFamilyConf@fcps.edu.
Letter from the Health Department on Respiratory Illness
This is the time of year when our community sees an increase in the number of respiratory illnesses, including coughs, colds, sore throats, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and influenza (flu). Read this letter from the Fairfax County Health Department on how to prevent the spread of respiratory illness and fact sheets on COVID and influenza.
Follow Ravensworth ES on Social Media
Ravensworth PTA page: https://www.facebook.com/ravensworthelementarypta Ravensworth ES Page: https://www.facebook.com/RavensworthElementary
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