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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) @3:30pm – 5:30pm
Link to 2025-2026 School Year Calendar 2025-26 FCPS School Year Calendar
Principal’s Message to Families
Dear Ravensworth Family,
Wednesday was our highly anticipated PTA school fundraiser - Run4Ravensworth!
Thank you, Ravensworth!!!! WE DID IT! We achieved & exceeded our goal!!!!
 The rain stopped in time for us to have the run outside complete with music, hype squad, noise makers and signs. Our students, staff, and families participated in the event by cheering, dancing, running, and sponsoring this fundraising event with enthusiasm, time, and donations. Our students were excited to be able to help raise money for their school.
 A very huge thank you to Amy Varner and our incredible PTA who have worked tirelessly to make this such a successful and memorable event! Thank you to our families for your generous donations and attendance at the event! Your support with our fundraiser, at our school events, and at home makes such a positive impact on every student and staff member every day! We’re so glad you’re a part of our Ravensworth family!
 Shannon Mueck
Principal
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– 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.
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!
Food & Nutrition Services Partnering with Educate Fairfax to Host Community Thanksgiving Dinners
FCPS Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) is excited to host special Community Thanksgiving Dinners for our students and families, in partnership with Educate Fairfax.
These dinners are a great way to enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal and celebrate the season with your school community.
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Monday, November 24, 6–7 p.m. at Herndon High School and Justice High School.
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Tuesday, November 25, 6–7 p.m. at Annandale High School and Mount Vernon High School.
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Cost: Meals are FREE for both children and adults thanks to the FNS afterschool program and a generous partnership with Educate Fairfax.
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Details: No registration is required. Meals will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Families can look forward to enjoying a delicious Thanksgiving-inspired meal, featuring a main dish, side items, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dessert. Meals must be eaten on-site.
The FCPS FNS team is excited to welcome all families, celebrate the season together, and continue building meaningful connections across our school communities.
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.
Updates to Digital Consent: Action Required! Update Your Permission for Google Tools
Google recently made changes to how educational applications are managed and accessed on the Chrome Browser and Chromebooks. Many applications are moving from the Chrome Web Store to the Google Play Store. To ensure your student(s) 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 for these two new options through our easy-to-use Parent Digital Consent system:
- Additional Google Services – Chrome Web Store
- Additional Google Services – Google Play Store
- For questions or support, please visit FCPS’ Family Technology Resources page or open a ticket with the 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.
Social and Emotional Learning Screener: Parent Reports
Students in grades 3-12 took the SEL Screener last month, providing information on skills like achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships, and making responsible decisions. The screener also asks students how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
Individual student SEL Screener results will be available to families in the Documents section of SIS ParentVUE the week of November 17. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be shared by our school.
For support in understanding your individual student’s results or for ideas on how to support them at home, please review the Family Guide or reach out to school staff.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
Full-time Advanced Academics Referrals are due on December 15, 2025
Mrs. Trumbull is offering optional mini conferences via Zoom for families who would like to touch base before submitting a Full-Time Advanced Academics Referral. These 15-minute conferences are to look over materials and answer questions about Full-Time AAP Referrals. She cannot comment on what to include, but can confirm everything is complete and formatted correctly. You can sign up here.
General information about Full-Time Referrals:
Families of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student considered for Full-Time Advanced Academics may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Mrs. Trumbull at astrumbull@fcps.edu no later than December 15, 2025. Optional materials include the Parent/Guardian Questionnaire and up to 2 pages of work samples.
Forms are available on the AAP Forms Page.
No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. Do not wait for the results of the NGAT test. If you would like your child considered for Full-Time AAP, you should submit a referral.
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.
PTA Spirit Wear Store – Shop All Year Long!
Show your Ravensworth pride in style! Our brand-new Spirit Wear Store is open year-round, so you can gear up anytime.
Join the Ravensworth PTA – Family membership is just $20!
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