RVES News and Notes - July 24

July 24 - News and Notes!

We hope you are enjoying a wonderful and relaxing summer with your family! While there is still plenty of summer left to enjoy, we are busy preparing for an exciting start to the 2026-2027 school year.

As you continue making summer memories, please take a moment to review the important dates below, including Popsicles with the Principals and Open House. We look forward to seeing many of you at these events as we begin welcoming our Rolling Valley community back together.

We can't wait to welcome our students back to school soon. Until then, enjoy the rest of your summer break, and we'll see you before you know it!

Veronica Del Bagno

Principal, Rolling Valley

Save the Dates

Thursday, July 30th - Due Date to return FCPS Summer Devices

Thursday, July 30th - Popsicle with the Principals - 4:00-5:30 pm - School Playground

Thursday, August 20th - Open House 3:00 - 4:00 pm 

Monday, August 24th - First Day of School 

Friday, September 4th - No School

Monday, September 7th - No School

Wednesday, September 9th - Back to School Night - 5:30 - 7:30 pm

September 30th - Early Release Wednesday - 1:00 pm dismissal


FCPS 26-27 School Calendar

Mark your Calendar

Open House

Thursday, August 20 -  3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Join us for Open House as we kick off another exciting school year! Families are invited to visit the school, find their child's classroom, meet their teacher, drop off school supplies, and reconnect with friends before the first day of school. We look forward to welcoming everyone back to Rolling Valley and helping students start the year feeling confident and excited!

 

Back to School Night

Wednesday, September 9 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Back to School Night is an important opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with teachers and learn more about the year ahead. During the evening, teachers will share grade level curriculum, classroom expectations, communication methods, student supports, and ways families can partner with us to ensure a successful school year. We hope you will join us as we begin another year of learning together!

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Volunteers Needed: Help Create a Rain Garden!

We're looking for families who are interested in helping transform one of our school courtyards into a beautiful rain garden!

Throughout the school year, Krystyn Carey, Rolling Valley's Advanced Academic Resource Teacher, has been leading this exciting project alongside our Get2Green team. As we prepare for the start of the new school year, she could use a few extra helping hands to bring this vision to life.

If you are interested in volunteering for this outdoor project, please contact Krystyn Carey at krcarey@fcps.edu to coordinate a time to help. Whether you can volunteer for a few hours or a full day, your support will make a meaningful difference for our students and school community.

Thank you for helping us grow and beautify Rolling Valley!

RVES School Supplies

As we prepare for another exciting school year, now is a great time to begin gathering school supplies! Grade level supply lists are available on our school website. Having supplies ready before the first day helps students start the year organized and ready to learn.

If your family needs assistance obtaining school supplies, please don't hesitate to contact our school office. We are here to help and want to ensure every student has everything they need for a successful start to the school year.

Rolling Valley is going Paperless for Report Cards!

Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Rolling Valley Elementary School will be transitioning to digital report cards. Families will access report cards electronically through ParentVUE, and paper copies will no longer be sent home.

Additional information and step-by-step guidance will be shared throughout our Welcome Back to School events and communications to help make this transition as smooth as possible.

If you have not yet set up your ParentVUE account or need assistance accessing it, please contact the school office at 703-923-2700. We are happy to help ensure you are ready to view your child's report card online.

Updated Cellphone Policy

Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.

 

Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.

 

This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.

Early Release Wednesdays

2026-2027

FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days. 

Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students. 

Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:

  • September 30

  • November 18

  • January 13

  • April 7

Visit the FCPS website for more information about Early Release Wednesdays.

New ParentVUE Mobile

App Launching

July 28

On Tuesday, July 28, a new ParentVUE mobile app will become available in the Apple and Google app stores. This new app provides parents and caregivers with a more secure sign-in. The current “classic” app will remain active for about six months. Families must download the new app by December 2026 to ensure they have continued mobile access to their child’s school data.

In the new app, families can enroll in multi-factor authentication (MFA) for FCPS Single Sign-On. While enrollment is optional, we strongly recommend that everyone enable this security feature.

Learn more about installing the new ParentVUE app. Parents needing assistance should submit a Parent Support Request.

New Student ID Cards

Coming This Fall 

This fall, every FCPS student will receive a student identification (ID) card as part of a divisionwide effort to modernize school transportation, improve communication with families, and strengthen student safety while traveling to and from school. 

Every student who rides the school bus will need to tap on and tap off the bus every day using their new student ID card. Families can help by reinforcing this new habit with their child.

All students at our school will need to wear their student ID cards throughout the school day. We will be handing out the new student ID cards the first few weeks of school. More details will be shared soon.

Learn more about the new transportation system and student ID cards.

Volunteer at Rolling Valley!

We are excited to welcome volunteers back for the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you're helping in the classroom, supporting special events, or assisting with PTA activities, volunteers play an important role in making Rolling Valley a wonderful place to learn and grow.

If you plan to volunteer this school year and have not already done so, please complete your Volunteer FCPS registration this summer. Registration is required for all FCPS and Rolling Valley volunteers.

Getting Started with Volunteer FCPS
Volunteer FCPS helps create a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and families. Before volunteering, please be sure to:

  • Create a Volunteer FCPS profile.
  • Register for volunteer opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
  • Sign in and out of the school using the visitor kiosk during each visit.
  • Complete the online volunteer orientation, if needed.

For additional information, please visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions on the Volunteer FCPS website.

Thank you for partnering with us and supporting the students and staff at Rolling Valley Elementary School. We look forward to seeing you this school year!

Library Notes:

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Unearth a Story with the Fairfax County Public Library's Summer Reading Program

Youth and adults can sign up for the summer reading program beginning June 10th online. Readers can track their reading, collect prizes, and attend a number of community events between June 17 and August 19. Starting on June 17th, you can pick up a paper log at any Fairfax County public library or sign up with the Beanstack app to log your reading! Complete 10-15 badges for reading and doing activities to earn a coupon booklet upon completion.

 

There are multiple OPTIONAL summer reading challenges for students to participate in this year. Students have been/will be hearing about them in library class and there are flyers in Friday folders with more information.

  • Rolling Valley Summer Reading Challenge-papers will be in progress report folders on the last day of school, read 20 minutes a day for at least 30 days! Extra copies will be available all summer long on the Rolling Valley website and in the front office.
  • Barnes and Noble-complete a reading log of 8 books (found online or in stores) and turn in to any Barnes and Noble to choose a free book from a predetermined list!
  • Pizza Hut Book It-read, complete their tracker, and earn a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut!
  • For Rising 7th Graders:
    • Irving Middle School Summer Reading: Please find here links to a promotional video  and the choice board that your rising 7th-grade students can use to learn about Irving Middle School’s Summer READ Program (it will become available on 6/18).
    • Key Middle School: Check out this video for information on how to participate as well as learn about fall author visits and Battle of the Books!

 

Summer Curbside Library Checkout

Want to check out some books this summer? Key MS Library is offering curbside checkout! Fill out this form and pick them up in the main office after you receive an email from Ms. Blair confirming they are ready for you.

Summer Resources

Help Students Stay Curious, Healthy, and Busy 

The FCPS Summer Resource Guide has activities and tips on a variety of subjects and interests, from camps and activities to health and safety resources. 

Be sure to check back over the summer, as more resources may be added. 

Learning Doesn’t Take a Vacation and Neither Does Fun! The FCPS Summer Learning webpage offers ideas and strategies for families to keep students curious until August. Summer is the perfect time to help your student explore new interests, reinforce concepts, and stay engaged!

FCPS Summer Learning Resources are now available for students and families. Resources are organized by grade level and provide opportunities for students to review previously taught concepts, practice skills, and explore new ideas throughout the summer.

Families can access the resources at any time as one of many ways to support continued learning and engagement over the summer.

Additional resources will continue to be added throughout June.

PTA NEWS

PTA News:

SAVE THE DATE - Sunday, December 20; 1:00pm; Atlanta Falcons v. Washington Commanders @ Northwest Stadium: RVES has once again partnered with the Washington Commanders to participate in their program- KIDS IN COMMAND! Families will receive discounted tickets, an on-field photo, and exclusive group seating, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the RVES PTA!

 

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER! 

Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!