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Upcoming Events
Oct 30 2 Hour Early Release 1:20 pm - 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 18 3 Hours Early Release 12:20 pm
Nov 20 Thanksgiving Luncheon
Nov 30 Scholastic Book Fair (Nov 30 to Dec 3) Library
A Message from the Administrative Team
Dear Ravensworth Family,
It was fantastic seeing everyone last Friday at our PTA Sponsored Trunk or Treat. We want to give a huge shout out to our incredible PTA who worked so hard to get the sponsors, set up, coordinate, and make this event so memorable for all our students and staff.
We want to remind everyone that tomorrow is a 2-Hour Early Release with dismissal at 1:20PM and all students will be dismissed at this time. Tomorrow, we have our Storybook Parade at 9:15AM in the bus loop. Please join us for this event!
Monday and Tuesday are no school days for students, and we look forward to seeing all our students back in the building on Wednesday, November 4th!
Enjoy the long fall weekend,
Sincerely,
Shannon Mueck and Amy Heiman
These Were the Winners at our Trunk or Treat Family Engagement Event
 
Thank you for an amazing event and for such a great turnout!
Ravensworth Storybook Parade
To celebrate our "storybook parade", students are encouraged to dress up as a favorite book character tomorrow Friday, October 30th, 2026 (9:15am)
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.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend
Daylight saving time ends Sunday, Nov. 1st at 2:00 am local time. Clocks will turn back to 1:00 am, giving us an extra hour overnight but bringing sunsets an hour earlier.
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.
We are asking families to create a poster for our Veterans Wall. This year we are creating a Veterans Wall where we will showcase the veterans from our Ravensworth community. These can be parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, or even neighbors. Create a visual tribute, and send it in with your student by 11/10/26. Posters will be displayed on our “Veterans Wall” in the cafeteria for the month of November. You can make one larger collage to represent several veterans or make smaller 8.5” X 11” inch posters to represent each veteran individually. Artist’s choice! (This is separate from the photos that were submitted for our slideshow.)
Run for Ravensworth
Our biggest fundraiser of the year kicks off soon!
Registration Opened: Monday, October 26
Fun Run Day: Wednesday, November 18
Schoolwide Goal: $25,000
Every student can run, skip, walk, dance, and have fun while raising money for classroom technology, teacher grants, field trip transportation, author visits, and more!
REGISTER & WIN!
Every student who registers receives a prize just for signing up!
BONUS: Register October 26–30 for a chance to win a Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone book!
5 DAYS = 5 WINNERS!
We'll select one lucky winner each day from October 26–30!
Parents can register runners and set up pages via MyBooster.
Let's make this year's Run 4 Ravensworth our best one yet!
Our Next 3 Hour Early Dismissal is on November 18th (12:20pm)
We will follow the same dismissal instructions received from parents/caregivers for the first 3 hour release day.
Ravensworth 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!
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.
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.
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic book fair is back this year and will be taking place in the library from Monday, November 30th through Thursday, December 3rd
This year, the book fair will remain open from 8:30-10:30 on 12/4 for any last minute purchases but will then be closed down for the remainder of the day following that time window.
We are looking forward to seeing all our students getting excited about the book fair and adding to their personal libraries!
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.
Help Your Student Stay Focused and Engaged Without Digital Distractions
Please remind your student that personal electronic communication or computing devices should be off and personally stored (i.e., in backpacks) for the duration of the school day: bell to bell.
This includes personal laptops, tablets, smartwatches, smartphones, and similar devices. Students can only use FCPS-issued devices for school-related digital activities during the instructional day. There are exceptions for students with disabilities and those enrolled in specific courses.
If you need to reach your student during the school day, please call the school’s front office. Learn more about the FCPS cellphone policy and device policy.
The Importance of the Flu Vaccination
- The annual flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect your child from getting sick and to prevent the spread of illness within our classrooms. Staying up-to-date with your child's flu vaccination helps:
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Reduce School Absences: Keeping students healthy means more time spent learning and engaging with peers.
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Protect the Community: Vaccination helps shield vulnerable family members and neighbors from seasonal illness.
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Support Overall Wellness: Routine flu shots are a key component of a proactive student health plan.
Upcoming Flu Shot Events
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing flu shots for all FCPS students, ages 18 and under, with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will be taking 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.
Maintain Access to Your Child’s Grades and Assignments: Download the New ParentVUE App
New ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile apps launched in July. Be sure to download the new app before winter break. After that time, you will need to use the new mobile app or a web browser to access ParentVUE or StudentVUE.
For instructions on installing the new apps and learning more about the updated login process, visit ParentVUE and StudentVUE mobile app resources. If you need assistance, please submit a Parent Support Request.
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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