April 24 - News and Notes!
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
We had a wonderful week celebrating Earth Week, thanks to the thoughtful planning of Ms. Marsala and Mrs. Milian. Our students engaged in a variety of hands-on experiences, including our first N.E.S.T. event, where students across the school participated in an hour of outdoor, eco-friendly activities. It was a meaningful opportunity to come together as a school community through nature exploration, environmental stewardship, and shared outdoor learning.
Our culminating activity, the “lambmowers,” exceeded all expectations. The day was filled with smiles, laughter, and memorable moments for students and staff alike. To capture the excitement of this unique experience, Fox 5 visited Rolling Valley to highlight this special event.
In addition to Earth Week activities, students enjoyed an author visit from Josh Funk and our Robotic Club members participated in a Robotics Competition led by Ms. Williams. Even with a shorter four-day week, it was incredible to see how much our students experienced and accomplished.
We are looking forward to another fun-filled week ahead. Please be sure to review the important dates below for upcoming activities.
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Tuesday, April 28th - Boundary Change Information Night with Saratoga - Families Impacted by the 26-27 Change -6:30-7:15 p.m. - School Library
Wednesday, April 29th - Dress up like your favorite book character
Thursday, April 30th - Full-Time AAP Orientation - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - School Library
Friday, May 1st - SOL Testing Begins
Monday, May 4th- Friday, May 8th - Staff Appreciation Week
May 13th: 3-hour Early Release - 1:00 p.m. Dismissal
May 18th - PTA Meeting - 7 p.m. - RVES Library
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
Rolling Valley
Full-Time AAP Orientation
Families,
We know some of you are in the process of determining the best placement to meet your students’ advanced academic needs for next school year (Local Full-Time AAP, center-based Full-Time AAP, or deferring Full-Time AAP services and accessing Part-Time AAP services instead).
To help you determine what is best for your student, schools where your student can access Full-Time AAP services hold orientations to provide information on more school-specific topics.
Our school, Rolling Valley Elementary, will hold an orientation on Thursday, April 30, from 5:30- 6:30 pm in the library. We will explain how we implement our Full Time Advanced Academics plan, and the unique and exciting opportunities we offer our students at Rolling Valley. You will have a chance to meet some of the staff and ask more personalized questions.
We look forward to meeting with you! Please reach out to Krystyn Carey with any questions- krcarey@fcps.edu.
We hope that you can join us!
Sincerely,
Veronica Del Bagno, Principal
Krystyn Carey, Advanced Academics Resource Teacher
Library News!
We had a wonderful author visit with Josh Funk this week. He met with students K-6 and shared some of his books, talked to us about how long it takes to make a book (over 1,000 days!), gave us a preview of his upcoming book Dino Door that releases on May 5th, and even had students create their own characters to write about. We had a fantastic time and students really enjoyed it! A huge thank you to the PTA for helping to fund his visit and thank you to the families who ordered books for him to sign and supported our local bookstore, Scrawl Books!
Next week is the last week of National School Library Month! There is an optional spirit day on Thursday, April 30th for students to dress up as their favorite book character! No masks or weapons please. We can’t wait to see the creativity!
Parent Input for Class Placements 2026–2027
As we begin planning for the 2026–2027 school year at Rolling Valley Elementary School, we welcome your input as part of our class placement process. Creating balanced and supportive classroom communities is a thoughtful process that includes multiple perspectives. We carefully consider each child’s learning needs, peer dynamics, and the overall composition of each class to ensure a strong start for all students.
If there is information about your child that you feel would be helpful for our team to consider, particularly related to learning style or classroom environment, you are invited to share that input by emailing Veronica Del Bagno at vdelbagno@fcps.edu.
Please submit responses by Friday, May 22.
Rolling Valley Yearbooks
on sale now!
You can order them online at https://yearbookordercenter.com/job/25982.
The cost of the yearbook is $16.00.
Buy your yearbook today!
Deadline extended!! Yearbooks are for sale online now through April 30th!
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Smart Watch - Reminder
This is a friendly reminder about student use of Smart Watches during the school day. Recently, we have seen an increase in students using their watches to contact home when they are not feeling well or engaging in back and forth messaging during instructional time. To support a focused learning environment and consistent communication practices, we ask for your partnership in following the expectations outlined in our 2025–2026 Parent Handbook.
If your child wears a Smart Watch to school, it must be set to airplane mode or disconnected from the internet while they are in the building. Students should not be using watches to communicate during the school day. If a student is not feeling well, our staff is always here to help along with access to our clinic and will contact you as needed.
Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a safe and distraction free learning environment.
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Rolling Valley
EPI 26-27 School Supplies
PTA NEWS
PTA News:
WE NEED YOU!! We will have several PTA committee positions open for the 2026-2027 school year - please contact ptarollingvalley@gmail.com if you're interested or would like to learn more! Taking on a PTA position is a great way to get more plugged into RVES, and you will have lots of support!
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Before and After School Activities Chair - coordinate before and after school programming at RVES
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Spirit Events Chair - connect with local businesses to host monthly fundraising events
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Haunted House Co-Chair - our biggest fundraising event of the year!
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Fun Fair Co-Chair - hosted in conjunction with the Haunted House
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Hospitality Committee members - host events celebrating our RVES teachers and staff
Please consider joining us- it's a really friendly group!
SPRING BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: All classes are now FULL! Thank you for supporting our programs!
Reminder for Mudskippers Pottery participants: There are no pottery classes on early release Wednesdays!
Reminder for Kids in Motion Hip-Hop participants: Class will now end on Tuesday, 6/9 due to the FCPS closure on 4/21.
Please provide feedback and/or suggestions for future classes to Mallory Lyon at mhods227@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, May 18; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA MEETING: All RVES families are welcome to attend our May general membership meeting on Monday, May 18 at 7:00pm in the RVES library. Note that childcare will be provided. This will be the final PTA general membership meeting for SY2025-26!
Tuesday, May 19; 10:30am- 10:00pm; Honeygrow Spirit Event: Whether you choose to dine-in, take out, get delivery, or a pick-up order, Honeygrow in West Springfield (8426 Old Keene Mill Road) will donate 20% of the proceeds to RVES! Use promo code GIVE164 on the honeygrow app, at honeygrow.com or in-store at the kiosk to ensure that we get credit.
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
Saturday, May 2; 7:00pm; SEPTA Awards: RSVP here: CLICK HERE
Tuesday, May 19; 7:00pm; SEPTA general membership meeting and election: The meeting presentation will center around advice about transition.
Feel free to contact the RVES PTA at ptarollingvalley@gmail.com with any questions or comments!
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.
 
Camp Dates - July 6 - 10th, 2026
Camp Location - West Springfield HS
Camp Sessions - separated by age and skill levels
Camp is open to all female athletes, regardless of what school they attend. We typically have athletes from 10-15 different high schools and feeder schools.
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Session A | Rising 5th - 8th Grades | 9:30am-12:00 p.m.
(Beginner through SYC/Rec Levels)
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Session B | Rising 8th - 9th Grades | 12:30pm-3:00 p.m.
(Intermediate - Travel/Club and all 9th grade levels)
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Session C | Advanced Rising 10th - 12th Grades | 3:30pm - 6:00 p.m.
(Must have High School Varsity, JV, or Elite Club Experience (9th))
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If you have questions about which session to sign up for, please reach out to me, Coach Stephanie Noriega (sbnoriega@fcps.edu). I am always happy to help.
Camp usually sells out in the first couple of weeks, so register now.
Camp Details:
Spartan Volleyball Camp is designed and has a session for athletes of all skill levels who are eager to enhance their game in a challenging and supportive environment. Camp sessions are structured by age and skill level to ensure every player receives personalized instruction and the best opportunity for growth.
Campers will have the unique opportunity to train with experienced high school coaches from across the country, as well as current college athletes. Campers in Session A and B will also get to work with the high school athletes from the Virginia State Champions team! Sessions will include individual skill development, group instruction, and competitive tournament play, all designed to help players refine their technique, build confidence, and elevate their overall performance.
Session C is ONLY for advanced players. Unfortunately, we do not have a session for rising 10th-12th graders who are new to volleyball or who only have freshmen team level experience and/or rec volleyball experience. Athletes attending Session C must have played on their high school Varsity or JV team or are currently playing on a competitive club team. If you are signing up for Session C, the expectation is that you are playing volleyball at or close to the Varsity level. Most rising 9th graders should be attending session B.
Spartan Volleyball Camp Registration
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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