February 20 - News and Notes!
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
It was a short but busy week at Rolling Valley! With no school on Monday, a teacher workday on Tuesday, and our early release on Wednesday, we packed a lot into just a few days.
Thank you to all of our families for helping make Wednesday’s early release run so smoothly. Your planning and partnership make a real difference in making sure students are prepared for their dismissal process.
Today we had the opportunity to celebrate Bus Driver Appreciation Day. Many students wore yellow and shared thoughtful cards, drawings, and coloring pages to let our drivers know how much they are valued. We are incredibly grateful for the care, patience, and dedication our bus drivers show each day as they transport our students safely to and from school.
As we look ahead, we are excited to return to a full week of learning together. There is great momentum in classrooms, and we look forward to building on it next week.
We hope you enjoy a wonderful weekend, and we will see everyone on Monday!
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
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.
Black History Month:
Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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.
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.
RVES Book Exchange!
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.
 
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Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day between Monday, February 23, and Friday, March 6. Any student may take the survey at home, if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You will receive a communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out, if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan, which include a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
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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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