The Ridge Roundup

9/20: Fall Picture Day

9/23: PTA Meeting 6:00-7:00 P.M.

9/24: PEP 2:45-4:45 P.M.

10/3: No School - Holiday

10/4: No School - Student Holiday

10/14: No School - Holiday

10/18: Bingo Night

10/29: End of First Grading Period

10/30: No School - Student Holiday

10/31: No School - Student Holiday

We invite you to join us for our upcoming PEP (Parents as Educational Partners) meeting, where we’ll cover important topics such as student schedules, introduce key school staff, and review our updated health and safety procedures. This is a great opportunity to stay informed and engaged with your child's school experience. We look forward to your participation!

We will have our first PTA meeting of the year on Monday, September 23rd from 6:00-7:00 P.M. in the multi-purpose room.

We hope to see everyone there!

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.

LCPS School Nutrition Services 1st Annual Food Show

School Nutrition Services (SNS), is proud to announce its FIRST food show that will be open to the public.

When: Friday, October 4th, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm

Where: Independence High School

23115 Learning Cir, Ashburn, VA 20148

K-12 approved foodservice vendors, community partners, and SNS are uniting to sample new and exciting recipe ideas for school menus and community partners will educate on available health and wellness resources in the community.

The event titled, “Fueling Futures: Taste the Change in School Nutrition”, is primarily designed to gather student feedback on comfort foods, culturally inclusive recipes, and delicious snacks so that SNS can provide meals that students love and align with current foodservice and generational trends.

As we continue to prioritize safety for all of our students and staff, we want to remind you of some important procedures regarding arrival and dismissal:

• Tardy Students: If your student arrives after 7:30 a.m., please ensure you walk them directly into the main office.

• Early Dismissals: For the smooth flow of dismissal, please note that no early dismissals will be allowed after 2:00 p.m.

• Dismissal Protocols:

• Car Pick-Up: If you are picking up your child in a car, please use the gym side of the building. It is important that you remain in your car and follow staff directions to keep things safe and efficient for everyone.
• Walker Pick-Up: Only parents who walk from their homes (without driving) should pick up their students as walkers. For safety reasons, we discourage parking on the street and collecting your child as a walker.

Your cooperation in following these guidelines helps ensure the safety of all our students during these busy times of the day. Thank you for your continued support!

The Division of English Learners, Family and Community Engagement (EL FACE) Office cordially invites EL families to join The Family Room session titled:

“Exploring the Academies of Loudoun”

Learn about the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) magnet programs offered at the Academies of Loudoun! Meet The Office of Admissions and Outreach to learn about:

• STEM Programs

• Admission Criteria

• Application process and deadlines

EL families are encouraged to come with questions.

Join us on Google Meet https://meet.google.com/idz-qabj-tft

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

6 pm (English & Spanish)

7 pm (English & Arabic)

For more information, please access the flyers linked below:

English Flyer

Spanish Flyer

Arabic Flyer

Please include this information in an upcoming school-level communication. Contact Sarah.Ocampo@lcps.org, DEL FACE Supervisor, with any questions.

This update has been shared with EL Leads, EL teachers, and Family Liaisons and can be found on the Division of EL Landing Page and the Division of EL website.

Calling Rolling Ridge Parents! The PE Department will be hosting Bring your Parent to PE week from Monday, October 7th to Friday, October 11th.

Parents will use the link below sign up for a day and a time to join alongside their child(ren) and participate in PE class, during that week we will be participating in parachute activities.

Available slots are based on when each homeroom teacher has PE during the week. Parents may only attend a PE class that their child is in, if you have multiple children at Rolling Ridge, feel free to sign up for multiple days.

Please do not bring younger children/siblings as this could pose a safety issue. Parents must follow normal check-in procedures by checking in at the main office before coming to the gym.

PE classes are 50 minutes in length, be prepared to be active and moving for the entire length of the class, you may also bring a water bottle.

We look forward to welcoming our RRD parents into the gym to participate in PE and be active alongside their children.

Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D4EADAF2DA3FC1-51127798-bring

National Hispanic American Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15-October 15. This month-long celebration is an opportunity to uplift the many ways in which Hispanic and Latino people have contributed uniquely to the history and culture of the United States. Latinos trace their origins to Latin America and other Spanish colonies, both in the Caribbean and in the contemporary United States. These groups include, but are not limited to, Indigenous, Mestizos, Afro-Latinos, and other mixed-race people. Currently representing the largest ethnic minority in the country, Latinos have participated in the creation and growth of this nation well before it was named the United States. Today, Hispanic Americans represent over 60 million people who enrich our nation as entrepreneurs, athletes, artists, entertainers, scientists, public servants, educators and more!

Nearly 20% of LCPS students are Hispanic, and we honor the assets, experiences and culture they bring with them into our classrooms every day, and especially this month.

National Hispanic American Heritage Month

Latino Arts and Artists

National Museum of the American Latino - Resources for Teachers

Suicidal thoughts, much like mental health conditions, can affect anyone regardless of age, gender or background. September is National Suicide Prevention Month – a time to remember the lives lost to suicide, acknowledge the millions more who have experienced suicidal thoughts, and the many individuals, families and communities that have been impacted by suicide. It’s also a time to raise awareness about suicide prevention and share messages of hope.

LCPS Proclamation on National Suicide Awareness Month

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Alliance

National Institute of Health Digital Toolkit