RVES Families,

I hope this bulletin finds you and your family well. Our students are deep into their learning. In this bulletin, I have included links to Maryland's College and Career Ready Standards, what our students are learning, along with examples from a few of our own roadrunners!

Thank you PTA for hosting our Book Fair. Students were thrilled at being able to purchase books, building their own personal libraries. We are looking forward to other opportunities that promote literacy!

Ms. Batista

MCPS has adopted Amplify CKLA as our new PreK-5 English Language Arts Curriculum. Based on the Science of Reading, CKLA incorporates foundational reading skills along with knowledge building lessons. This approach is designed to support our students as they learn to read while simultaneously building the background knowledge necessary to comprehend complex texts at each elementary grade level and beyond.

Here are helpful links to find more information about the new curriculum!

• MCPS CKLA Intro Letter - Community Members
• CKLA Program Guide
• CKLA Caregiver Hub - English - Español
• Amharic

We are excited to announce an upcoming event at school called "Book-O-Ween," taking place on October 31st! On this fun-filled day we invite students to dress up as their favorite literary characters or notable figures from non-fiction texts. Students must have the physical book, article or print out to complete their look. Be sure to pack a change of clothes (if necessary) for students to change after the event. Please avoid full costumes, masks, weapons or violent imagery.

The day will kick off with a parade from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where students will march around the outside school in their creative outfits. Parents are cordially invited to attend and cheer on our young readers!

After the parade, students will return to their classrooms for a special "Book Talk ‘n Treat" from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. During this time, they will share the books that inspired their creative outfits while enjoying a small morning treat. While parents won’t be able to attend the Book Talk ‘n Treat, teachers will be reaching out soon with requests for treats to make this gathering special.

Additionally, a small alternate activity will be available in the media center, where students can share their favorite stories and enjoy a treat.

We look forward to celebrating our love for literature with your children on Book-O-Ween!🙂

In order to ensure a safe, productive, and positive learning environment, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) publishes these handbooks to help students, parents/guardians, and staff understand the Montgomery County Board of Education's core values and commitments; students' rights; school rules; expectations for student conduct; and the possible consequences for violating the rules. If you have questions, please speak to the administration at your school. If you have comments about any of these publications, please send them in writing to the MCPS Department of Communications at pio@mcpsmd.org.

Happy October! As we move into our second month of school our students are settling into routines that set them up for success. We are beginning our character education program with Growth Mindset this month. Growth Mindset is believing that your brain can grow as you make mistakes and learn new things. Check out our newsletter for more information about our school counseling program and how we can support families.

- Ms. Davis and Ms. Miller, School Counselors

We would love to see more of our amazing Rock View families involved in school activities! Volunteering is a great way to connect with our school community and make a positive impact. Whether you’re helping out in the classroom, assisting with special events, or chaperoning field trips, your support is invaluable.

Here’s how you can become a volunteer at Rock View:

1. Volunteer Form
   Complete the MCPS Parent/Guardian and Community Volunteer Form or the MCPS Volunteers in the Virtual Classroom Form, depending on your role. This form introduces you, shares your interests, and provides important reminders for school volunteers.

2. Online Training
   Complete the mandatory Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect Training online. This is required for volunteers who regularly support schools or chaperone field trips. The training is available in multiple languages, and upon completion, you will receive a report showing your score as proof of training.

3. Contact the School
   Once you’ve completed the form and training, reach out to us with both your MCPS Volunteer Form and your training completion report (showing 100%).

Here is the link to the Volunteer site with all training information. 🙂

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/student-leadership/volunteer

We can’t wait to welcome you as part of our volunteer team! Your involvement helps make Rock View even better for our students.

Phone: 240-740-0920

Address: 3901 Denfeld Ave, Kensington, MD 20850

Principal- Kilsys Batista, kilsys_c_batista@mcpsmd.org

Assistant Principal- Tyvae Helse, tyvae_helse@mcpsmd.org

Admin Secretary- Nancy Morin, nancy_L_morin@mcpsmd.org

Website: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockviewes/