February 27 - News and Notes!
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
We kicked off the week with an unexpected snow day on Monday. While many students enjoyed the surprise break, we are hoping the snow is behind us and that warmer days are on the way.
Even with a shorter week, our students jumped right back into learning on Tuesday. Classrooms were filled with hands on activities, creative exploration, engaging lessons, and plenty of energy. Indoor recess brought its own kind of fun, and our teachers made the most of every moment to keep students learning, collaborating, and growing.
Have a great weekend!
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Monday, March 2nd - Friday March 6th - Read Across America (optional) Spirit Days - Flyer with more details below.
Friday, March 6th - PTA Sponsored - Games and Grub - 6 PM - 8 PM
Saturday, March 7th - Ballin' with Buddies - WSHS -12 PM - 2 PM
Thursday, March 12th - PTA Sponsored Silver Diner Night - 5 PM - 8 PM
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
RVES
Read Across America
March 2 - 6
Read Across America Week is next week! Students will be participating in fun reading activities all week long, including our book exchange, where students get “new” books (thank you for your donations!) and our annual Reading Swap, where students can choose any teacher in the school to hear a story from. To get in the spirit, there is also an optional spirit week to celebrate the fun of reading! Happy reading!
Code-Up in Action!
Our students brought math and engineering to life as they used Keeva planks during math. Working in teams, they designed and built block structures, carefully measuring to determine which tower stood tallest. Students compared results, analyzed differences from tallest to shortest, and discussed how design choices impacted stability and height.
Throughout the challenge, they applied the engineering design process by asking thoughtful questions, imagining possibilities, sketching their ideas, putting their plans into action, and revising their designs based on results. The room was filled with problem solving, collaboration, and rich academic conversation as students learned that every redesign brings them closer to success.
Rolling Valley
6th Grade Panoramic Photo
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Any student who has not had a chance to order a Panoramic photo, it’s not too late! All orders using the link below will direct ship to a home address entered at checkout.
https://shop.imagequix.com/s2004878875
Please use your student ID as your online code
For questions or about ordering, please contact Victor O'Neill Studio: underclass@vosphoto.com
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NEW VISITOR CHECK-IN SYSTEM
Live Now
Welcome to Raptor! Please download the RaptorSafe App to your mobile phone so that you can quickly sign-in as a visitor or volunteer to OHES. Look for these signs to scan the QR code or search for Raptor Safe in your mobile phone app store. You do not need a school code when completing registration.
While you may still use your government issued IDs, the Mobile App is quick and easy - and the preferred method for most visitors.
The new Raptor system replaces the old ScholarChip and is faster and more efficient.
The OHES office staff will be happy to assist you in getting sign-in to the new system should you have any questions.
We are excited to begin using the new RaptorSafe system to keep our building safe knowing who is visiting.
Purple Up! Pop Up Store
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is gearing up to honor and celebrate its military-connected youth in April, the Month of the Military Child, and on Purple Up! Day!
This year, Virginia will celebrate Purple Up! Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Purple Up! Day is a special day for communities to come together and wear purple as a visible gesture of support for our military-connected youth and their families. Purple symbolizes the combined colors of all branches of the military.
FCPS Purple Up! T-shirts and other items are available for purchase now through Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in our Custom Ink online store. These items highlight our gratitude and appreciation for our 14,500 military-connected students and their families. #PurpleUpFCPS!
Spirit Wear Store (for families): https://www.customink.com/s/fcps-purple-up-spirit-wear-store
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit.
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
TJ High School - Techstravaganza
Families are invited to attend the 22nd Annual Techstravaganza on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology.
Hosted by Tomorrow’s Women in Science and Technology, this free, hands on STEM fair is designed for elementary and middle school students across Northern Virginia. The event features more than 70 interactive STEM labs led by TJHSST students and community partners, including organizations such as NASA, George Mason University, the National Air and Space Museum, and many others. In past years, more than 4,500 students have participated in this exciting day of exploration and discovery.
Admission is free. Families can register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOf_t0uiPZb_hGg1sffnqjQ7oKVJb3DJclrq-UAIVrweKJhA/viewform
For more information, visit:
https://techstrav.org/index.html tjpartnershipfund.org/techstravaganza/
We hope many of our Rolling Valley students take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to explore, create, and discover in the world of STEM.
 
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
SPRING BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: Register now for before and after school classes sponsored by the PTA!
Chess Club
Grades K-6 - MONDAYS 8:00 - 9:00AM; 3/2 - 5/11; 9 sessions (no class 3/30 and 4/6) $191
RunFit Kidz
Grades 1-6 - THURSDAYS 7:45 - 9:00AM; 3/19 - 5/14; 8 sessions $129
Mudskippers Pottery
Grades K-6 - WEDNESDAYS 4:05PM - 5:05PM; 3/25 - 5/20; 6 sessions $163
Hip Hop (Kids in Motion)
Grades K-6 - TUESDAYS 4:05 - 5:05PM; 4/7 - 6/2; 8 sessions (no class 5/26) $137
Click here to register for Chess Club: CLICK HERE
Click here to register for RunFit Kidz: CLICK HERE
Click here to register for Mudskippers Pottery: CLICK HERE
Click here to register for Kids in Motion: CLICK HERE
For scholarship information, please contact Mrs. Del Bagno as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s Before/After-School Programs Coordinators, Mallory Lyon at (703)718-1292 or mhods227@gmail.com or Lisa Callahan, at (703)338-2989 or lisa.callahan27@gmail.com.
DAVE & BUSTER'S SPIRIT NIGHT: Looking for a fun family activity to do the night before a student holiday? Join us on April 9 from 5-8pm at the Springfield Dave & Buster's for a Rolling Valley Spirit Night! See below for details!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, March 6; 6:00-8:00pm; Games & Grub @ Rolling Valley: RVES families are invited to come hang out and enjoy games in the cafeteria, and delicious fare from local food trucks will also be available for sale! Note that all students must be accompanied by an adult. Please use this form to let us know that you're coming: CLICK HERE
Thursday, March 12; 5:00-8:00pm; 6th Grade "Run the Diner" Fundraiser @ Silver Diner: Dine in or get takeout at Silver Diner (next to Springfield Mall) and 20% of proceeds will go to the RVES 6th grade celebration! Also, our 6th graders will be helping as servers, hosts and more! Be sure to mention the fundraiser when you pay.
SAVE THE DATE- Thursday, April 9; 5-8pm; Dave & Buster's Spirit Night: Join us at the Springfield Dave & Buster's for a Rolling Valley spirit night! 20% of all food, non-alcoholic beverages, and game card sales will be donated to the PTA. Part of the Dave & Buster's dining area will be reserved for RVES during our spirit night. Game cards and food and beverage orders must be purchased from servers in our designated area in order to count toward our fundraising total. In the coming weeks, a flyer will be sent home in Friday Folders - please bring it with you!
MILITARY FAMILY OUTREACH: FSP will be facilitating monthly workshops, webinars, or family engagement events for military families throughout the school year. Please check the Family Academy Catalog CLICK HERE under "Military-Connected Families Offerings" for more information on these events as they are posted.
For more information and/or to connect with FCPS resources, email us at militaryfamilies@fcps.edu.
SEPTA (FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA): SEPTA is a PTA organization affiliated with the state and national PTA but specifically established to address the unique needs of special education, special needs, and disabled students and families. Please click here for more information and details about upcoming events:CLICK HERE
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
Early Release Wednesday
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid announced plans to continue limited early release days in elementary schools and shift them to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year.
Early release Wednesdays for RVES will be:
FCPS has created this webpage to provide detailed information about the early release on Wednesdays.
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