October 24 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
A huge thank you to all the families who came out to support the PTA Fun Fair and Haunted House! It was wonderful to see so many students and families enjoying the evening. We also want to extend a special thank you to those who volunteered their time or donated items. Your support is truly appreciated!
Our SCA wrapped up their food drive this week. Thank you to everyone who contributed and helped make it such a successful event. We ended the week with our Storybook Character Day, and it was fabulous to see so many creative costumes inspired by favorite books!
As we look ahead to the last week of October, please take note of our busy calendar. All parents should have received an email from me this week confirming your child’s dismissal preference for Early Release Wednesday.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Wednesday, October 29th - 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal 1 PM
Friday, October 31st - End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release - 2 pm Dismissal
Monday, November 3rd - No School - School Development Day
Tuesday, November 4th - No School (Election Day / Teacher Workday)
Monday, November 10th - RVES Veterans' Day Assembly - 2:30 PM
Tuesday, November 11th - No School - Veterans' Day Holiday
Wednesday, November 12th - Early Release Wednesday - 1:00 PM Dismissal
Thursday, November 20th - Thanksgiving Lunch
Wednesday, November 26th - Friday, November 28th - Thanksgiving Break - No School
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
AAP Full-Time Screening Informational Meeting
(Optional Grades 2-6 families):
If you would like to learn more about full-time AAP services and the screening process, please join our Informational Meeting on Thursday, November 6th at 5:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the Rolling Valley ES Cafeteria.
Parents must submit the referral form by December 15th, 2025.
Rolling Valley ES
SCHOOL PICTURES ARE ONLINE NOW!
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We are reaching out to inform you that student images are now online.
Any student who has not had a chance to order, it’s not too late!
Please visit: vosphoto.com/underclass
use your student ID when prompted for the online code.
For questions regarding school pictures please email: underclass@vosphoto.com
SIS ParentVUE
End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
Share Your Feedback:
Family Liaison Survey
Dear Parents & Guardians,
Our Family Liaison wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this short survey to help us better understand how we can support your family this school year. Your input will help connect you with valuable resources and programs.
Thank you for being an important part of our school community!
LEAP - Library Equity Access Pass
Did you know that every FCPS student PK-12 has a Fairfax County Public Library card? The LEAP program, now in its 6th year, allows all FCPS students to check out up to 3 library books for up to 6 weeks at a time (print books only). In lieu of presenting a physical library card, students give their names to the public librarian (no student ID needed) to check out their books. A new LEAP button has been added on the FCPS Library Resources page on the FCPS website.
Attention FCPS Families!
The Federal Impact Aid Survey is now available to complete online.
The Federal Impact Aid program provides money to districts that enroll federally connected students. Help FCPS secure funding from the Impact Aid Program by helping us identify:
- Military families.
- Federally connected families.
- Families living on a military base.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form.
For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Your support will ensure that we receive the resources for which we are eligible.
To access the Impact Aid Form from your computer or mobile device, we recommend using Google Chrome.
Step 1: CLICK HERE or type sisparent.fcps.edu into your Chrome address bar to be taken to SIS ParentVUE. If you don’t have a SIS ParentVUE account, contact your child’s school for an activation letter.
Step 2: After you’ve logged into your ParentVue Account, look for the ‘Online Packets’ link at the top of the page. Click ‘Online Packets’.
Step 3: Next, click the ‘Federal Impact Aid Survey’ button on the bottom of the page. This will take you to the Impact Aid Survey for you to complete.
If you have multiple children in Fairfax County Public Schools, please fill out a form for each child. You will know you have completed all of the forms when you get to the final page, and see a green check next to each of their names.
Community Event
Pyramid Challenge!
November 15, 2025
The Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run for all elementary schoolers in the West Springfield Pyramid! Students will run a half-mile or one-mile course depending on their grade level; this year’s event also includes a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities!
The Pyramid Challenge is Saturday, November 15 from 10am-12pm at Washington Irving Middle School.
In-Person Workshop for Parents
Register for an 8-week in-person workshop and learn about the Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs. You will 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.
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
THANK YOU! The Rolling Valley Haunted House and Fun Fair was a huge success! A BIG THANK YOU to all of our volunteers, RVES administrators and staff, as well as everyone who attended.
PYRAMID CHALLENGE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We need volunteers at the Pyramid Challenge on Saturday, November 15 - please click on the sign-up to help us out! Note that you can still watch your kid(s) run if you volunteer. Sign-up here: (INSERT LINK #1)
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, November 10; 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.
Saturday, November 15; 10:00am-12:00pm; West Springfield Pyramid Challenge Fun Run @ Washington Irving Middle School: The West Springfield Pyramid Challenge is a FREE fun run that was started over a decade ago. Students from the 7 elementary schools in the West Springfield Pyramid will run a half-mile or one-mile course, depending on their grade level. This year's event will also include a unified heat with an accessible 200-meter course for students with physical and cognitive disabilities. If you are interested in volunteering, volunteer opportunities for adults, high schoolers and middle schoolers can be found here: CLICK HERE
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:
SEPTA (FAIRFAX COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION PTA): Fairfax County SEPTA Membership is NOW OPEN for 2025-2026. 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 to join or renew today: CLICK HERE
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:
- October 29
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November 12
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December 10
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February 18
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March 18
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April 22
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May 13
FCPS has created this webpage to provide detailed information about the early release Wednesdays.
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