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Upcoming Events |
Nov 26 – No School / Thanksgiving Break
Nov 27– No School / Thanksgiving Break
Nov 28– No School / Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1 - Dec 4 – Book Fair Open (in Person)
- Mon, Wed, and Thurs. / 3:30pm – 5:30pm
- Tuesday / 6-7pm
Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Family,
We are very grateful for all our students, staff, families, volunteers, PTA, and community. Our positive school environment and the caring culture here at Ravensworth ES starts at home and continues into our classrooms. Thank you for your ongoing partnership.
The success of our Run4Ravensworth School Fundraiser signifies the value all our families place on education and all our children’s achievement. We achieved our goal and collected approximately 28K for our students’ educational programming. We are “One Ravensworth”!
We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming Book Fair, December 1st – December 5th, and at our Literacy Glow Night on December 2nd!
On behalf of the Ravensworth ES staff, we would like to wish you and your families a very happy Thanksgiving!
Warmly,
Shannon Mueck
Principal
FCPS Thanksgiving Dinner
The FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services will host dinners for our students, families, and anyone in the community who needs a meal this month! These dinners will offer a welcoming environment where families can connect over a warm meal.
Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving-inspired dinner from 6 to 7 p.m. on:
Meals will be offered at no cost for both children and adults on a first-come, first-served basis. No registration is required, and you do not need to be an FCPS student or family to receive a meal.
Learn more about the meal and view the full menu.
Weather Closings
 ❄️ Prepare for Winter Weather
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather closing decisions are made at FCPS.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Verify and update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange emergency child care if needed.
Literacy Glow Night
December 2, 6:00-7:00 pm
Join us for an evening of fun, hands-on literacy activities that families can do together! You can also shop at the book fair.
Wear clothing that glows in the dark for extra fun!
Note: Parents must attend with their child. This is not a drop-off event.
Scholastic Book Fair
Check out the Ravensworth Book Fair homepage:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/ravensworthelementaryschool1
Online Book Fair Shopping Dates: Monday, Nov 24 – Sunday, Dec 7
In-Person Book Fair Shopping Dates: Monday, Dec 1 @ 3:30-5:30 pm / Tuesday, Dec 2nd is 6:00 – 7:00 pm / Wednesday, Dec 3rd @3:30pm – 5:30pm / Thursday, Dec 4 @ 3:30-5:30 pm
Location: Ravensworth Library
Remember to set up a Book Fair eWallet, the digital payment account that allows your child to shop for books at the Fair without cash. Then share your eWallet link so friends and extended family can add funds.
When you fund an eWallet, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to a giving initiative called Share the Fair. Your contributions directly support our students who need help buying books.
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Manage Your Child’s Screen Time on FCPS Devices |
FCPS offers the Lightspeed Parent Portal to help you manage screen time on your child's FCPS device at home. With a Parent Portal account, you can control your child’s access to YouTube and pause website browsing during after-school hours.Please note that parent controls are active only during after-school hours, defined as Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (including student holidays) and all day Saturday and Sunday.
If you haven't signed up for the portal yet, use the link at the bottom of your weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email. To learn more, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page on the FCPS website.
Family Spotlight Board
If your child has had a great personal/family moment lately, send Ms. Heiman (amheiman@fcps.edu) a photo and it will be displayed on the Family Spotlight bulletin board in the main hallway! Examples: family celebrated a holiday, cultural traditions, child rode their bike without training wheels, great soccer game, got a new pet, and more!
Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15
AAP Parent Virtual Coffee and Information Session was hosted by our school’s Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Andrea Trumbull, yesterday morning. If you would like to set up a time to meet with her you may sign up using this link:
Parents and guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for full-time Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) services must submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Andrea Trumball no later than December 15, 2025.
Each year, families can submit a referral for full-time AAP services any time from the first day of school through December 15. No late referrals for full-time AAP services will be accepted.
Once a referral is received, our school will compile information related to the student. Then, a committee of six trained professionals from across the county will review materials to determine eligibility for full-time AAP services.
Next Steps for Parents
- Eligibility decisions are communicated by early April. Parents may request a copy of their child’s materials after February 20, 2026, by emailing Andrea Trumball.
- At the elementary level, referrals for subject-specific and part-time AAP are screened by our school. If you miss the full-time referral deadline, your student can still be screened for subject-specific or part-time AAP services for the remainder of the year.
At the middle school level, honors courses are open to all students. For more information, please visit the Advanced Academic Programs webpage or contact Ravensworth ES Advanced Academics Resource Teacher, Andrea Trumball, directly.
Monitoring Support for Your Child in ParentVUE
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All FCPS schools use an approach called Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) to make sure every student gets the help they need to learn.
MTSS helps school teams deliver high-quality instruction for all students and provide extra time, support, and interventions as needed. Families are partners in this process. We will share information about your child’s individual learning, needs, and progress.
You may view your child's intervention plans and progress in SIS ParentVUE. Expect progress to be updated quarterly, with report card due dates.
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Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools
Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome web browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store.
To ensure your child can continue accessing all approved instructional tools, FCPS has updated its digital consent platform to include both the Chrome Web Store and the Google Play Store.
Please review and provide your consent through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system for these two new options:
- Additional Google Services – Chrome Web Store
- Additional Google Services – Google Play Store
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting safe and effective digital learning experiences for all students. For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with our Technical Support desk.
Lightspeed - Manage Your Child’s Screen Time on FCPS Devices
FCPS offers the Lightspeed Parent Portal to help you manage screen time on your child's FCPS device at home. With a Parent Portal account, you can control your child’s access to YouTube and pause website browsing during after-school hours. Please note that parent controls are active only during after-school hours, defined as Monday through Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. (including student holidays) and all-day Saturday and Sunday. If you haven't signed up for the portal yet, use the link at the bottom of your weekly Lightspeed Online Student Activity Report email. To learn more, please visit the Lightspeed Parent Portal page on the FCPS website.
Parent Information Line Available in 8 Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
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