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Upcoming Events
 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
Nov 11 Bravery Breakfast 8:15 - 8:45 AM
Nov 18 Run For Ravensworth
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon
A Message from the Administrative Team
Dear Ravensworth Families,
This week has been especially busy at Ravensworth ES. Our 6th graders have been engaging in our SEL survey, we have started the NGAT assessment, and our students have started Unit 2 in our Literacy program "Benchmark." Our SOAR students were recognized on the news show and in the front office with a picture and by signing our new "Soaring Ravens" banner.
On behalf of our PTA, staff, and students, we want to remind you about our Friday Fun Night "Trunk or Treat" tomorrow night from 5:30 - 7:30PM. Please join us for a fun evening of fellowship, games, and food trucks!
Sincerely,
Shannon Mueck and Amy Heiman
Ravensworth ES Trunk or Treat!
Our Ravensworth **Trunk or Treat is Friday, October 23:
Morning Arrival Reminder:
We appreciate your help in making sure every student starts their day safely and on time!
As a reminder, 8:35 am is the tardy bell.
All students arriving after the tardy bell should be dropped off and signed in at the main office.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership!
Please Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. Schools will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, October 28.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is how we ensure we receive all the resources available to us from the federal government. For more information, please visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Register for ParentVUE
Learn how to activate your SISParentVUE account so you can easily submit your survey and have access to other helpful information about your child.
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.
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:
Registration is not required, but it helps with planning.
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.
Bravery Breakfast
Calling All Veterans!
Please join us for our Bravery Breakfast on Wednesday, November 11, from 8:15 to 8:45 a.m. Veterans and their families are invited to enjoy coffee and donuts in the cafeteria while Ravensworth students present a special program.
Immediately afterward, those who wish to participate are invited to join our “Veterans’ Walk” through the Ravensworth hallways.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Ravensworth Elementary School parents/guardians are invited to join us for Thanksgiving Lunch on Friday, November 20, 2026 during your student's Thanksgiving lunch schedule which is shared below.
Please note that this Thanksgiving lunch schedule may be different than your student's regular lunch time.
Due to seating limitations, we need to limit purchasing of parent/guardian tickets to 2 per family.
Join Us for Thanksgiving Lunch by completing this RSVP form and sending in your payment to Ravensworth ES Office.
Volunteers needed!
We're looking for volunteers to help make our Thanksgiving lunch a special and memorable event! If you're available to lend a hand, we would greatly appreciate your help.
Please fill out the SignUpGenius form if you are available:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0D44A9AE2FA2F4CF8-66866974-ravensworth#/
Thank you for your time, generosity, and suport in making this a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration for everyone!
Help Your Child Become a Stronger Reader: Upcoming Family Learning Opportunities
FCPS is offering several free virtual sessions to help families learn about reading instruction, literacy resources, and strategies to build strong reading skills at home. Explore the opportunities below and register for the sessions that interest you.
Lexia Family Information Sessions
Learn more about Lexia® Core5 and Lexia® PowerUp during virtual sessions. Hear how FCPS is using both programs in classrooms across the division this school year to support students’ literacy growth and have a chance to ask questions.
Join a Lexia Family Information Night Session on Wednesday, November 4, at 6:30 p.m.
Schools and Buildings in the Renovation Queue Survey
Whether you work in an FCPS school, have a child enrolled, or live near an FCPS school, please share your perspective on school facility needs and how FCPS prioritizes facility improvements.
Look for the survey that was emailed to you on Friday, October 16. It takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, 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.
Lake Braddock HS Theather
Are you searching for a fun family friendly activity for your children? You're in luck because the Lake Braddock Theatre is soon opening its production of A Wrinkle in Time!
The show follows Meg Murry, a self-proclaimed outcast, her genius younger brother Charles Wallace, and her friend Calvin O’Keef as they go on an interdimensional journey across time and space to try and find Meg's missing father. The show is recommended for ages 9 and up.
Come and see their transuniversal adventure November 5th, 6th and 7th! Tickets on sale soon at lbtheatre.com!
Encouraging Regular Attendance
Regular attendance is a good habit to establish in childhood. It can lead to greater success in high school, college, and careers. Teachers and students miss your child when they can’t make it to school. If you or your family need support, please reach out to your school's front office. We are here for you!
If students miss too much school, school staff may reach out to the family to partner with them on addressing barriers to regular attendance. Visit the FCPS website for attendance resources.
Fairfax County Health Dpt. Lice Information
Who should I notify if my child has head lice?
- Pediatrician
- School Health Room
- Playmates and close friends outside of school
You can find helpful information from the Fairfax County Health Department in the following: Link
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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