September 3 - News and Notes!
Save the Dates
Monday, September 7th - No School
Wednesday, September 9th - Back to School Night for parents and guardians, 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Monday, September 14th: PTA meeting in RVES library 7-8 p.m.
Friday, September 18th: PTA Chalk the Walk (Playground area) 5-7 p.m.
Monday, September 21st: No School Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 30th: First Early Release Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. dismissal
FCPS 26-27 School Calendar
Mark your Calendar
Back to School Night
Wednesday, September 9 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Back to School Night is an important opportunity for parents and guardians to connect with teachers and learn more about the year ahead. During the evening, teachers will share grade level curriculum, classroom expectations, communication methods, student supports, and ways families can partner with us to ensure a successful school year. We hope you will join us as we begin another year of learning together!
News From Rolling Valley ES
Student Rights & Responsibilities (SR&R) Updates
New Universal Grade Matrices for Families - Families are encouraged to review the updated FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document, which explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses in order to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Updates for the 2026-27 school year include new Universal Grade Matrices (UGMs). UGMs are charts that show behavior expectations and school responses by grade level (K-3, 4-8, and 9-12). These at-a-glance resources (in Appendix D of the SR&R) are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to understand how schools respond to different types of behavior concerns.
Visit the SR&R webpage for more information and to review additional updates to the SR&R for the 2026-27 school year.
Distribution of Material Dates
As outlined by FCPS Regulation 1367.2, school principals shall offer options to nonprofit organizations that want to make their materials available to students and parents. At Rolling Valley, non-profit organizations can send home flyers in the take-home folder 4 times a year. The dates for the 2026-2027school year are:
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September 25, 2026 (deadline for drop-off: September 23)
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December 18, 2026 (deadline for drop-off: December 16)
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March 19, 2027 (deadline for drop-off: March 17)
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June 11, 2027 (deadline for drop-off: June 8)
These fliers must be age-appropriate and related to the school’s educational mission. Community organizations must submit their materials in advance to the school’s principal. They must include the disclaimer, “These materials are neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent, or this school.”
Once approved, the organization will be required to make the copies necessary for distribution. Please make 25 copies per class, batched into 22 stacks. Any questions can be directed to (703) 923-2700.
Explore FCPS Meal Options
Wondering what’s on the menu? Visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services website to view breakfast, lunch, and snack menus for your child’s school. Families can also find helpful nutrition and allergen information to support meal selections.
Rolling Valley is going Paperless for Report Cards!
Beginning with the 2026-2027 school year, Rolling Valley Elementary School will be transitioning to digital report cards. Families will access report cards electronically through ParentVUE, and paper copies will no longer be sent home.
Additional information and step-by-step guidance will be shared throughout our Welcome Back to School events and communications to help make this transition as smooth as possible.
If you have not yet set up your ParentVUE account or need assistance accessing it, please contact the school office at 703-923-2700. We are happy to help ensure you are ready to view your child's report card online.
Updated Cellphone Policy
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
Early Release Wednesdays
2026-2027
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number has been reduced from eight to four days.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
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September 30
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November 18
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January 13
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April 7
Visit the FCPS website for more information about Early Release Wednesdays.
Annual Special Education Family Conference: Call for Presenters and Exhibitors
FCPS is excited to host the Annual Special Education Family Conference on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, VA 22315. This year's theme, Connected Communities, Thriving Students, highlights the power of partnerships that support student success.
This no-cost, in-person event brings together families, staff, and community partners to explore special education services, supports, and resources and to build meaningful connections. The conference will feature an inspiring opening session, engaging breakout sessions, an exhibitor hall, and lunch for all participants.
Call for Exhibitors: Showcase Your Program or Resource!
FCPS programs and community partners are invited to host a table in the Exhibitor Hall and connect our families by sharing valuable services, programs, and resources.
Register to be an exhibitor by Friday, October 30, 2026.
Need more information?
Visit the Special Education Family Conference webpage for the latest information
Email the Steering Committee at specialedfamilyconf@fcps.edu.
PTA NEWS
PTA NEWS:
PTA MEMBERSHIP CONTEST! All classes that reach 85% PTA Membership by Tuesday, September 22 will win a popsicle party! Already joined? You're automatically included- thank you! Membership is just $15 per family, and your dues help fund school events, field trips, author visits, curriculum enhancements for teachers and much more. Plus, members receive updates about school happenings and access to an exclusive online student directory. We love volunteers, but no time or volunteer commitment is required to be a PTA member! Join online today at: CLICK HERE
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR: The Rolling Valley Haunted House and Fun Fair is a long-standing community tradition and will take place on Saturday, October 17th this year. We need volunteers to help our Haunted House planning committee! If you're interested, please contact Tina Brehm at RVESHaunts@gmail.com.
HAUNTED HOUSE & FUN FAIR T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST: Want to see your student's artwork displayed on this year's Haunted House/Fun Fair t-shirt? Submit a design to the RVES front office by Friday, September 11 to enter the contest. The winner will receive a FREE HH/FF t-shirt and $10 in HH/FF tickets! You'll find the contest flyer in Friday Folders!
FALL BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES: Register now for before and after school classes sponsored by the PTA!
BEFORE SCHOOL CLASSES
RunFit Kidz
Grades 1-6 - THURSDAYS 7:45 - 9:00AM; 9/24 - 11/12; 8 sessions $129
Silver Knights Chess Academy
Grades K-6 - MONDAYS 8:00 - 9:00AM; 9/28 - 12/7; 9 sessions (no class 10/23 and 11/2) $194
AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
Mudskippers Pottery
Grades K-6 - MONDAYS 4:05PM - 5:05PM; 10/5 - 12/2; 8 sessions (no class 10/12 and 11/2) $163
Zumba (Kids in Motion)
Grades K-6 - TUESDAYS 4:05 - 5:05PM; 9/22 - 11/17; 8 sessions (no class 11/3) $137
STEM exCEL
Grades 1-6 - THURSDAYS 4:05 - 5:05PM; 10/8 - 12/3; 8 sessions (no class 11/26) $195
Click here to register for RunFit Kidz: CLICK HERE
Click here to register for Silver Knights: CLICK HERE
Click here to register for Mudskippers Pottery:CLICK HERE
Click here to register for Kids in Motion Zumba:CLICK HERE
Click here to register for STEM exCEL: CLICK HERE
For scholarship information, please contact Mrs. Del Bagno as soon as possible. For any questions, please contact the PTA’s Before/After-School Programs Coordinator, Tina Brehm at tbrehm517@gmail.com.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, September 14; 7:00-8:00pm; FIRST PTA MEETING OF THE YEAR! All RVES families are welcome to our first general membership meeting of the year on Monday, September 14 at 7:00pm in the RVES Library. You'll get the inside scoop on the PTA's plans for the year and hear the principal's report from Mrs. Del Bagno. Plus, we'll be voting on the 2026-2027 PTA budget. Note that childcare will be provided.
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