April 17 - News and Notes!
Dear Rolling Valley Families,
What a full and exciting week! We loved celebrating our Military Connected Students during Purple Up Spirit Week. A big shoutout to Ms. Amy LaCrosse for organizing and facilitating such meaningful activities, and thank you to everyone who joined in the spirit all week long.
We kicked things off on Monday with a schoolwide assembly featuring Joe Romano. We are grateful to our wonderful PTA for sponsoring this experience and giving our students the opportunity to enjoy an engaging presentation focused on personal character.
One of the highlights of the week was an annual favorite activity, music therapy, where students in our ID and IDS classrooms enjoyed music, singing, and joyful connection together.
Thank you to all the families who joined us for STEAM Night. There were so many hands on, engaging activities, and it was wonderful to see students excited to participate and eager to return. We appreciate the leadership of our coaches, Suzy Penn, Holly Tate, and Krystyn Carey, along with all staff and parents who made this event possible.
We wrapped up the week with a warm but memorable field trip to Little Feet. Despite the heat, the smiles and laughter made it all worthwhile.
As a reminder, there will be no school on Tuesday, April 21 due to voting. Additionally, the previously scheduled early release on Wednesday, April 22 has been canceled, and it will now be a full school day.
Have a great weekend!
Veronica Del Bagno
Rolling Valley Elementary School Principal
 
Save the Dates
Monday, April 20th - RVES Author Visit - Information Below
Tuesday, April 21st - Voting Day - No School
Wednesday, April 22nd - Canceled - Early Release Wednesday - FULL School Day
Tuesday, April 28th - Boundary Change Information Night with Saratoga - Families Impacted by the 26-27 Change -6:30-7:15 p.m. - School Library
Thursday, April 30th - Full-Time AAP Orientation - 5:30-6:30 p.m. - School Library
View the 2025-26 school year calendar.
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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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LAMBMOWERS!
As we continue to bring engaging and unique learning experiences to our school, we are excited to share that we are preparing a special outdoor space near Door 9 as part of an upcoming visit from lambs. These “lambmowers” will help us care for our green spaces in a fun and environmentally friendly way.
You may notice small flags placed in the grass in this area. These flags are marking sections where we are intentionally allowing the grass to grow in preparation for the lambs’ arrival.
We ask for your support in reminding students to respect these markers by not disturbing or removing the flags and by staying out of the designated areas. This will help ensure the space is ready and safe for this special experience.
Thank you for helping us care for our school grounds and for supporting this exciting opportunity for our students.
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
Notes from the RVES School Clinic
2026 Special Education
Family Conference
2026 Special Education Family Conference
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
Rolling Valley
EPI 26-27 School Supplies
PTA NEWS
PTA News:
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.
PTA COMMITTEE CHAIRS: We will have a few PTA 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!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, April 20; 7:00-8:00pm; PTA MEETING: All RVES families are welcome to attend our April general membership meeting on Monday, April 20 at 7:00pm in the RVES library. Note that childcare will be provided.
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
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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