Ravens' Nest 1/16/26

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Upcoming Events

Jan 15 Exact Path – Math Virtual 6pm

Jan 19 Holiday / No School

Jan 20 Dual Language Immersion Informational Meeting 6:30 – 8pm

Jan 23 PTA Family Traditions Night 6:30 – 7:30pm

Jan 28 2-hour Early Release

Jan 29 No School – Staff Development Day

Jan 30 No School – Teacher Workday

Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar

Principal’s Message to Families

Dear Ravensworth Family,

This week was highlighted by the outstanding performances of our band and strings students during their winter concerts. Thank you to Mr. Wentz and Dr. Kohut, our strings and band teachers, for teaching our students not only how to read music but also how to perform, work together, and appreciate each other’s contribution. Thank you to Ms. Blend for giving up her evening to support the strings concert on the piano as well as crowd control. On Thursday evening, Ms. Heiman led a virtual meeting regarding Exact Path Math programming. Thank you to Ms. Heiman for your leadership and for our many parents who attended this event.

As we navigate these colder months, we want to thank you for continuing to make consistent school attendance a top priority. Missing even a day or two of instruction can create gaps in understanding that are difficult to close. We truly appreciate your efforts to ensure your children arrive on time and ready to engage.

We look forward to seeing all our families at our PTA Fun Friday event next Friday, January 23rd. We will be celebrating our partnerships with our families through our Family Traditions Night.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Shannon Mueck

Ravensworth Principal

Patrol of the Month

Congratulations to our January Patrol of the Month, 5th grader, Ethan Dick. He is always on time and stays every day until his duties are complete. Ethan is always willing to pitch in and help whenever needed. It is clear he takes pride in being a patrol. Excellent work, Ethan!

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for the Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 16, 2026. Current pre-kindergarten students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first-grade immersion program for the 2026-2027 school year. Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish.

Families interested in the program are invited to attend the Dual Language Immersion Informational Meeting at Ravensworth Elementary School on January 20, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 pm.

For more information, visit the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage

Mind in the Making: Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs

Come to this virtual workshop and learn about the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. You'll discover why these skills matter, how they help your child grow, and fun ways to build them at home. These are proven strategies based on research about how kids learn and develop

Workshop Details:

When: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - noon

Dates: January 27 - March 24

Where: Zoom

Register here

Annual Children’s Concert – Lake Braddock

Lake Braddock Chorus will be holding its annual Children’s Concert on Saturday, January 24th at 2 pm and 4 pm in the Little Theater. Come enjoy a concert full of Disney songs and characters!

We'll be collecting canned goods for ECHO. Please bring two canned good items as your admission ticket.

Ravensworth Chess Club – Spring Registration is Open!

Registration for the spring semester of the Ravensworth Chess Club is now open! Families can register online at https://chessctr.org/ravensworth/. The cost is $130 for the semester and includes a Chess Club T-shirt and snacks at each meeting.

The club is open to students in grades 2–6 who want to learn how to play chess or improve their skills. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from February 3–June 2, 2026, from 3:30–5:00 PM in the school cafeteria. Chess Club will not meet on days when school is closed or there is an early release.

New registrations will be accepted through February 24; after this date, registration will close. New spring students may withdraw and receive a full refund up to that date. After February 24, refunds will be prorated and subject to transaction fees.