Dear Flower Valley Community,
I hope you all had a wonderful week. I was out of the building Monday and Tuesday enjoying some much needed time with my 3 year old grandson in Texas. It is amazing how much our little ones change in such a short period of time. It is always a good reminder to enjoy every moment we have with our families.
I wanted to give a shout-out to all of our parents who supported Career Day. It is truly special how unique the experiences are of the families in our community. Our children and staff learned so much from your presentations on Career Day. Thank you for taking time out of your busy days to share what you do with all of us.
A special thank you to our PTA and all of our families who made staff appreciation week so special. We are truly grateful for your support!
This upcoming week includes a couple of changes to the schedule. Tuesday is election day, and schools are closed. We also have Field Day for grades K-2 from 9-12:00PM Friday, May 17th. Thank you to all of you who have signed up to volunteer your time. I heard that there may be a splash tower this year...we'll see what fun lies ahead. :) Field Day for grades 3-5 is May 22nd.
To all of the moms out there, I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day and are completely spoiled by your families.
I hope you all have a restful weekend!
With Firefly Pride!
Dr. Fish
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National Jewish American Heritage Month is a time for all Americans to recognize and celebrate the contributions Jewish Americans have made to American history, culture, and society. The first Jewish American community with supporting institutions was established in Maryland in 1825. Jewish Americans have faced anti-Semitism through discrimination, hate speech, and hate acts from colonial times to the present, and Jewish American individuals and organizations work diligently to end anti-Semitism through advocacy and education in schools and society. Jewish Americans have made significant contributions to American culture in the fields of science, music, art, education, business, government, medicine, social justice, and numerous others. At Flower Valley, we plan on highlighting these achievements through our morning announcements.
Lunch and Recess
Call for Volunteers for Field Day
Call for K-4th Grade Families to Support 5th Grade Promotion
Wood Middle School Spring Production
Basketball Clinic
Summer Opportunity
Kindergarten Enrollment Update
Opportunity to Support Our Community
PTA Corner
Save the Date
Information from Previous Newsletters can be found on our school's website and in the FVES Parent Handbook linked here. The document can be translated by clicking "File", scrolling down to "Language", and then selecting your preferred language.
**Please remember that cleats are not allowed at school, especially at recess.
As spring season enters, we find that students' behaviors escalate during lunch and recess. We want students to be able to enjoy some down time with their friends at lunch and recess, but we also need them to be safe and listen respectfully to the adults supporting lunch and recess. We have reiterated this important message to students through town halls, in their homeroom classes, and at lunch and recess, but we could use your support as well.
Below are a few updates from lunch and recess.
- Our 4th and 5th graders are now together again for recess. So far, things are going well. Soccer is also back, and students are doing much better at interacting respectfully and with good sportsmanship.
- Some of our younger students are struggling to listen respectfully during lunch. It is an exciting time, and we want students to be able to enjoy this time with their friends. We are, however, finding it challenging to get students to clean up after themselves and to quiet down when staff are talking to them about cleaning up and transitioning to recess.
- We have begun a rewards program to promote positive behaviors. Some of the rewards include the option for students to eat outside, the choice in their seating at lunch, or a fun treat at the end of the week.
- We have also recently started using our new technology in the All Purpose Room to play calming music and to show calming backgrounds. On Fridays, we are providing an incentive for students to watch MCPS approved short clips or movie excerpts on the Boxlight.
Our annual FVES Field Days are right around the corner, and Mr. Taubman is busy preparing. If you are interested in volunteering for Field Day, please complete the sign-up linked here.
- Grades K-2 Field Day will be on Friday, May 17th from 9am - 12pm
- Grades 3-5 Field Day will be on Wednesday, May 22nd from 9am - 12pm
On June 12th at 5:30PM, our 5th graders will be celebrating their exit from Flower Valley Elementary School.
Please consider volunteering to help out at the 5th grade promotion ceremony. It is a FVES tradition that parents of younger students offer support at this event so that the 5th grade parents can enjoy this special moment with their child.
There are several 1.5 hour shifts available between 4-7pm. All help is appreciated! If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Taylor at JRT42209@gmail.com.
Thank you for helping! Sign up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F49AAA628A6FD0-49223822-5thgrade
Please tell your friends and neighbors that kindergarten registration is underway! In order to register your child to attend Flower Valley ES, they must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024, and must live within the school boundaries. All of the details can be found on our school website linked here. Our next tours are May 15th at 8:00AM and 4:00PM.
Join us in celebrating the memory of our beloved former firefly, Madison Jane Smith, by taking part in a Lego drive. We're collecting NEW and UNOPENED Lego sets through May 31st to bring joy to young cancer patients at Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C. These Legos will give them fun and distraction during their treatments. Let's come together to spread smiles and hope. Your contribution can truly make a difference. Thanks for your support!
-Get ready for the FVES PTA Carnival & Silent Auction Sunday, May 19th from 2:00pm-5:00pm at FVES (Rain or Shine). We will have inflatables, games, snacks, frozen treats, DJ, dancing, and prizes, class raffle baskets (some basket themes include- Disney magic, animal lover, rainy day fun, just add ice-cream, a night at the movies, and so much more!), balloon artist, and glitter tattoos.
Tickets sold on site- $5.00 per child | $15.00 max per family
-Congratulations to the fifth grade, who won a STEM Night trophy for having the most students of any grade presenting STEM projects! Thank you to the 5th graders, and to all those who presented and participated!
Flower Valley Elementary School
Be bright! Be kind! Be you!
We inspire all children to become critical thinkers who are imaginative, adaptable, and collaborative. We strive to cultivate peaceful, life-long learners who contribute positively to the community around them.
Email: Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org
Website: https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/flowervalleyes/
Location: Flower Valley Elementary School, Sunflower Drive, Rockville, MD, USA
Phone: 240-740-1780
Twitter: @AngieFish_FVES