October 17 - News and Notes!
Rolling Valley Families,
Thank you to all the families who were able to attend our Family Preview Night for Family Life Education this past Wednesday. We appreciate your partnership and engagement in supporting your child’s learning.
It’s been a full and exciting week at RVES! Students are wrapping up the first quarter and are deeply engaged in their reading groups, hands-on learning experiences, and ongoing math activities. We ended the week on a cozy note with today’s optional SCA Spirit Day, Pajama Day!
Looking ahead, tomorrow, October 18, is our PTA’s biggest event of the year, the RVES Fun Fair and Haunted House! Our PTA has been working hard to make this an amazing community event, and they are still looking for volunteers and donations to help make it a success. Be sure to check below for more details and ways to get involved.
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
Save the Dates
Saturday, October 18th - Fun Fair and Haunted House
Monday, October 20th - No School (Diwali)
Friday, October 24th - Book Character Day
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
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!
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: LOTS OF IMPORTANT INFO BELOW!
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: LOTS OF IMPORTANT INFO BELOW
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
UPCOMING EVENTS:
TOMORROW! 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! Check today's Friday folders for tickets purchased in advance. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door.
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
RVES Book Character Day
Friday, Oct. 24, 2025
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.
Lightspeed Student Online Activity Reports for All Families
This week, all parents and caregivers with Records Access in SIS will automatically get a weekly email summarizing their student’s online activity.
- This is a great way for families to have a conversation with their student about being a good digital citizen and using technology responsibly.
- Many of the reports should highlight the websites frequently used at Rolling Valley: Clever, ST Math, Lexia, Benchmark, Schoology, and MyOn.
- These reports will be sent to the email addresses on file in SIS. If a family prefers not to receive the weekly emails, they can easily opt out by clicking the “Unsubscribe” link at the bottom of the email.
For more information, families can visit the FAQ section on the Lightspeed Parent Report page on the FCPS website.
WSHS Homecoming Parade
Twice-Exceptional Students
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.
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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