October 10 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
It’s been a full and exciting week of student learning and activities! October is always a busy month, and we’re truly enjoying the buzz around the school.
This week, students explored math through hands-on career stations from ecologist to baker to architect, discovering how math plays a vital role in decision-making across different professions. In literacy, students have been learning all about animal adaptations and showcasing their understanding through creative biome projects. It’s been wonderful to see their research and creativity come to life!
A big thank you to all the families who joined us for Curriculum Night on Wednesday! We enjoyed connecting and sharing what your children are learning in our classrooms.
Looking ahead, please be on the lookout for information about whether your child is scheduled to stay at school or go home on our upcoming Early Release Wednesday, October 29 (1:00 PM dismissal).
Our biggest PTA event of the year, the Fun Fair and Haunted House, is right around the corner, and we need your help! Please see below for ways to volunteer and support this exciting community event.
And a quick reminder, there is no school on Monday, October 13.
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Monday, October 13th - No School (Indigenous Peoples' Day)
Wednesday, October 15th - FLE Parent Preview Night - 6:30 Virtual
Friday, October 17th - SCA Spirit Day - Cozy (Pajama Optional) Day
Saturday, October 18th - Fun Fair and Haunted House
Monday, October 20th - No School (Diwali)
Wednesday, October 29th - 3 Hour Early Release Wednesday - Dismissal 1 PM
Friday, October 31st - End of 1st Quarter - 2 hour Early Release
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
 
ROLLING VALLEY PTA -
Haunted House & Fun Fair Information!
Our annual Fun Fair and Haunted House are just around the corner, and we hope everyone is ready for a night full of games, treats, and spooky surprises! Tickets are on sale now – don’t miss out on the fun. Gather your family and friends, and join us for one of the most exciting events of the year!
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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!
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: LOTS OF IMPORTANT INFO BELOW!
WANT TO SKIP THE LINE AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE? Everyone who joins the RVES PTA for the 2025-2026 school year by October 12 will be entered in a drawing for this SPOOK-TACULAR prize - one lucky winner will receive four “fast pass” admissions to the RVES Haunted House on Saturday, October 18 (they'll get free tickets AND go to the front of the line!) The winner will also get twenty bonus tickets to use as they wish at the event! Join the PTA today here: CLICK HERE
VOLUNTEERS! We can't run this event without a BUNCH of volunteers! We are especially in need of Haunted House (2nd shift) and Fun Fair volunteers, as well as Fun Fair Donations!
HAUNTED HOUSE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CLICK HERE
FUN FAIR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: CLICK HERE
FUN FAIR FOOD/SUPPLIES DONATIONS: CLICK HERE
FUN FAIR MONETARY DONATIONS: CLICK HERE
T-SHIRTS! The brand new Haunted House t-shirt is now on sale, and is available in mint green with front and back designs created by Rolling Valley students! Pre-order yours today - advance sales will end on October 14! Order here: CLICK HERE
TICKETS! Buy your Haunted House & Fun Fair tickets in advance and save - see below for details!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Saturday, October 4- Sunday, October 12; PTA Fundraiser @ Springfield South Block: For an entire week, you can enjoy a wide variety of acai bowls, smoothies, toasts, and juices, all while supporting the RVES PTA. South Block will donate 20% of proceeds to the RVES PTA! Use promo code ROLLINGVALLEY on the South Block app, at https://www.southblock.com/, or in-store at the kiosk to ensure that we get credit. South Block is located at 8402F Old Keene Mill Road in Springfield, near the new Trader Joes.
Saturday, October 18; 4:30-8:30pm; Haunted House & Fun Fair @ RVES: The RVES PTA is thrilled to once again host the Haunted House & Fun Fair! This long standing community tradition is one of our biggest fundraisers, and you don't want to miss it! Purchase your tickets online by October 14 at rvespta.ptboard.com and receive a discount: CLICK HERE
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. Register your student by Wednesday, October 15 at: CLICK HERE If you are interested in volunteering, sign-ups for volunteer opportunities for adults, high schoolers and middle schoolers are coming soon!
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): Tuesday, October 14; 6:30pm; Join us for the SEPTA Kickoff General Membership Meeting and Panel Discussion! Topic: The Future of Special Education: Funding, Services & Schools. Hybrid Event: Gatehouse Cafe & Zoom (8115 Gatehouse Road, Merrifield). Mix & Mingle begins at 6:30pm, Event begins at 7:00pm. Hear from elected local & state officials, take part in a community Q&A, and connect with families and advocates. Register (FREE) today at: CLICK HERE
RVES Book Character Day
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
WSHS Homecoming Parade
Twice-Exceptional Students
Pyramid Challenge!
November 15, 2025
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.
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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