The Ridge Roundup

Mission: Rolling Ridge will provide a supportive community to inspire all to reach their full potential.

Vision: At Rolling Ridge Elementary, we are a driven community that grows through opportunities and creates confident lifelong learners.

Core Values:

• R-Respectful
• R-Responsible
• D-Determined

Key Priorities:

• Students Feeling Loved: Every student should feel valued and appreciated for who they are.
• Students Being Cared For: It’s essential that we create a nurturing environment where students feel safe and supported.
• Students Learning: Our ultimate goal is to inspire and challenge our students, helping them grow and achieve their full potential.

November

11/11: Veteran's Day Assembly - 8:30-9:30 A.M. - Multi-Purpose Room and Cafeteria

11/14: Morning Mingle - Spanish Speaking Families - 7:30-8:45 A.M. - Multi-Purpose Room

11/15: Fall Picture Make-Up Day

11/15: International Night - 5:30-7:30 P.M. - Multi-Purpose Room and Cafeteria

11/19: PEP - 2:45-4:45 P.M. - Multi-Purpose Room

11/21: Morning Mingle - English Speaking Families - 7:30-8:45 A.M. - MPR

11/27-11/29: Thanksgiving Break - No School

Our school counselors, Ms. Cotton and Ms. Plosch, and Ms. Linn did an outstanding job preparing for the Roadrunner Rally assemblies. It was so nice to see so many of our students recognized for accomplishments in academics, behavior, attendance, and specials. The teachers shared such thoughtful and meaningful words about each individual student and the students were so proud. I cannot wait until next marking period!

At the end of each marking we have these assemblies. We also invite parents and families to come and join us when their children are being recognized. We appreciate everyone who came out to support the children and really enjoyed the celebrations!

Our first Morning Mingle was a huge success, bringing together over 20 of our Arabic-speaking and Middle Eastern families! A big thank you to all the staff who helped make this event so meaningful. Families and their children participated in an activity together and discussed the values that matter most to them in our school-community partnership. Families wrote these values on puzzle pieces, which our students will decorate and assemble into a display for everyone to enjoy.

We’re excited to bring this same activity to our Spanish- and English-speaking families, hoping to discover shared values that align with our school’s commitment to unity and community. This event also provided a chance to share information on what it means to be a Title I school, and families enjoyed some coffee, refreshments, and quality time together.

Below are the materials from the meeting for this individuals who were unable to attend.

Morning Mingle Slides - Arabic

Title I Information - Arabic

Thank you everyone for helping us build a connected and supportive community!

This is just a friendly reminder that all individuals are required to provide identification in order to enter the school building. In addition, parents and families who pick their children up from the bus must provide identification to the bus driver too. We have to make sure we are releasing children to the correct people and also that we know the individuals entering the school building.

Kindly ask your children to check the lost and found if they have misplaced any water bottles, bags, or clothing, as we have noticed a growing collection of these items. Parents must check in at the main office before proceeding to the lost and found to retrieve any lost belongings. Thank you for your cooperation!

We're excited to share the new LCPS and RRD Event Calendar for the 2024-2025 school year! This calendar includes important dates, events, and activities designed to enhance our students' educational experience. Please review it carefully and mark your calendars. We look forward to another fantastic year of learning and community engagement.

This is just an overview for the year. We will continue to share the important dates with times in the section above and more detailed information about events when they are closer.

There may be changes on the calendar throughout the year. We will be sure to update it and put out the changes.

RRD Event Calendar

Exciting news! LCPS has launched a new app designed to keep families connected and informed with just a tap. The app allows users to conveniently access documents, news updates and emergency notifications in one place. It’s a must-have for students, families and staff, and is available for download from the Google Play or Apple App Store (just search for “Loudoun County Public Schools”). With this mobile-responsive tool, you can receive important updates directly from your school and stay informed on the latest features. The LCPS website and app also offer a centralized feed for all division news, events and announcements, providing a reliable way to stay updated than relying on multiple social media sites.

Our PTA is hosting a holiday raffle featuring baskets filled with cookies and lots of fun seasonal goodies! Please take a moment to review the details and see if you’d like to enter for a chance to win one of these festive baskets. Your support helps make a difference, and we hope you enjoy the holiday spirit!

PTA Raffle

Please take a moment to review the November newsletter from our Counseling team. It’s filled with valuable information and resources to support our students’ well-being this month.

November Counseling Newsletter

On Monday, November 11 at 8:30 a.m., the Rolling Ridge 5th grade class will present our annual Veteran’s Day program as a tribute to U.S. Veterans. As part of the program, we would like to thank members of the Rolling Ridge community who are currently serving or have served in the U.S. military. If you have served or have a family member or friend who has served, please join us! The students are eager to thank you for your service!

We’re looking forward to an exciting assembly and would love for everyone to show their spirit by wearing red, white, and blue! Let’s come together to celebrate and show our support for our Veterans. Whether it’s a shirt, scarf, or even a small accessory, your colors will add to the energy and excitement of the day.

Thank you for helping make this event special. We can’t wait to see everyone decked out in red, white, and blue!

We are excited to invite families who speak Spanish to our first Spanish Speaking Morning Mingle event! This event will provide an opportunity to connect with other families and participate in a fun activity with your children.

This event will take place on Thursday, November 14th from 7:30-8:45 A.M. Please use the link below to RSVP.

RSVP Form

The information for our English Speaking Families is below and there will be more about that event in the newsletter next week:

-English Speaking Families - Thursday, November 21st @7:30-8:45 A.M.

We are so excited to share the date for our International Night. This event will be taking place on Friday, November 15th from 5:30-7:30 P.M.

We cannot wait to see everyone come out to celebrate their cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. We know there will be amazing food, artifacts, dancing, and so much more.

Save the date for Rolling Ridge Movie night! This event will take place on Friday, December 13th. Admission is free. Popcorn, drinks, and snacks will be available for purchase. Movie is being voted on by the students.