Flower Valley Weekly Newsletter

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Dear Flower Valley Community,

Where did the time go? It is so hard to believe the last week of school is upon us. This past week, we celebrated the amazing work of our 5th grade patrols and the induction of our 4th graders into this leadership role. Our 5th graders did such a fabulous job training our 4th graders, and our 4th graders have taken over this role seamlessly to support arrival and dismissal this past week. I always say how grateful we all are for our patrols. They really do quite a bit to ensure all of our students are safe and cared for during arrival and dismissal. They also are wonderful role models throughout the day. I can't thank our patrols enough for all that they do!

Please see a few end of year reminders below:

• If you are a family with an incoming kindergarten student, please complete the enrollment before the last day of school. During these uncertain budget times for MCPS, it is critical that our students are enrolled as early as possible.
• Our 5th grade promotion is June 12th at 5:30PM at Rockville High School. Please see information below about how you can volunteer to support this wonderful evening.
• If your child has medication at FVES or will need medication next school year, please review the information below.

I want to also share a few updates regarding our staff and some of the opportunities that have come their way for the upcoming school year.

• Mr. Langsam will be retiring at this end of the year. We thank him for his dedicated service to MCPS students, staff, and families throughout his career.
• Ms. Cotting will be St. Raphael's School's next principal.

• Mr. Kullberg will be transitioning to a part-time position with MCPS while also serving as Director of Music Ministries at his parish.
• Ms. Seaman will be transitioning to Gaithersburg Elementary School as their media specialist.
• Ms. Wu received an opportunity to teach at a school closer to her home and her family, so she will be joining the Cabin Branch Elementary School team.

While we will miss them dearly, we are excited about their professional journeys. Please join me in congratulating them. :)

I am looking forward to a week of celebration this upcoming week. We will be recognizing all of our 5th graders at their promotion June 12th at 5:30PM at Rockville High School. Please see below about how you can support this wonderful evening.

I hope you all have a peaceful weekend.

With Firefly Pride,

Dr. Fish

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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.

Interested in Participating in Summer Action Planning with FVES?

Summer Ideas

Summer Math Resource

Parent Input Survey

Information about Picking Up Student Medications

Kindergarten Enrollment Update

Lost and Found

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.

Every summer, we engage families in the work around planning for the upcoming school year. This involves reviewing data from the current year, reviewing our current action plan, and providing input for next year's work supporting students and their learning. If you are interested in participating in this work, please complete the interest form linked here. The tentative date for this work is July 23rd. If you are not available on this date, we will use your input from the parent survey that is linked in the newsletter and here. We also welcome additional input via email at Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org. Thank you, in advance, for your continued collaboration.

Need more ideas for summer? Check out the resource included here.

Elementary Mathematics: Independent Summer Math Learning 2024*NEW

Please see the resource linked below. It includes supplemental summer math work that has been provided by MCPS.

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Spanish

Your voice makes a difference in the work we do each and every day. We need your input to best reflect upon the current year and plan for the upcoming year. Please take a few minutes to complete the survey linked here. Since portions of the survey focus on individual student experiences, please complete one survey for each child attending FVES. Thank you for your input!

The last day of school for students is June 13, 2024.

• According to MCPS and School Health Services (SHS) regulations, students are not permitted to take their medications home at the end of the school year.
• A parent/guardian must pick up all medications in the health room by the end of the school day on June 13, 2024. To arrange for pick-up please contact health room staff directly.
• All non-emergency medication(s) and expired medication(s) remaining in the health room will be destroyed at the end of the school day June 13th unless alternate arrangements have been made with health room staff.

Summer School

If your child will be attending a summer program and medication must be administered during summer school hours, please contact the health room.

Preparing for the 2024-25 School Year

• All medication/treatment authorization form(s) must be renewed at the beginning of each school year. Ensure that the appropriate authorization form is completed by your healthcare provider.
• Per SHS regulation, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to deliver medication/treatment authorization form(s) and medications directly to health room staff. Please do not send your child to school with medications.
• The form for student medications for next year can be accessed here.

If you have any questions, please contact the health room at 240-740-1782.

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We are getting close to summer, so if you have not yet enrolled your incoming kindergartener, please do so as soon as possible. With the current budget situation in MCPS, they are closely monitoring our kindergarten enrollment to ensure our current level of staffing is appropriate. If you know of friends in the community with incoming kindergarteners, please let them know to enroll as soon as possible as well. This helps us better plan for next year. Once we have your enrollment information, we will be able to provide you with updates about opportunities to get to know the kindergarten teachers, play dates, class assignments, and so much more!

IMPORTANT: You do not have to wait for the medical form to be completed prior to enrolling.

Should you have any questions, please email Mrs. Sintetos at Catherine_G_Sintetos@mcpsmd.org or call 240-740-1780.

All of the details can be found on our school website linked here.

PTA Summer Kindergarten Playdates at FVES on the Back Playground:

• Sat. July 20th 9:30AM - 11:00AM


• Weds. Aug 14th 3:45PM - 4:30PM


• Fri. Aug. 23rd 3:45PM - 4:30PM

Our lost and found is overflowing yet again. Please stop by to take a look to see if any of your child's long lost belongings can be found. :) All items remaining at the end of the year will be donated.

• Keep tradition going and volunteer at 5th Grade Promotion Weds. June 12th (Rockville HS) if you have younger children! Get a sneak peek into the future and help those families celebrate.

• What events and activities do you want PTA to continue, and what would you want to change? How can we improve meetings and advocacy for your family?

  • Take our PTA survey to tell us what's important to you for 2024-2025.
  • Responda nuestra encuesta de la PTA para decirnos qué es importante para usted para 2024-2025.
• PTA functions successfully thanks to parent/family volunteers. Please check out these opportunities to help or contact president@fvespta.org if you'd want to help with anything next year. We need new volunteers even in small ways to keep our events going!
• Summer Kindergarten playdates:

• Sat. July 20th 9:30 AM - 11 AM


• Weds. Aug 14th 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM


• Fri. Aug. 23rd 3:45 PM - 4:30 PM

• 5th Grade Promotion: June 12th at 5:30PM at Rockville High School

• 5th Grade Fun Day and Clap Out: June 13th

Our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Below are emails and phone numbers for the following departments:

Administration (240) 740-1780

Dr. Angie Fish, Principal – Angie_L_Fish@mcpsmd.org

Mrs. Kimberly Haden - Kimberly_D_Haden@mcpsmd.org

Main Office Staff (240) 740-1780

Ms. Nevine Peckoo, School Administrative Secretary – Nevine_A_Peckoo@mcpsmd.org

Mrs. Cathy Sintetos, Attendance Secretary – Catherine_G_Sintetos@mcpsmd.org

Counseling Office (240) 740-6680

Mrs. Jennifer Atanda - Jennifer_T_Atanda@mcpsmd.org

Ms. Nicole Bamberger - Nicole_M_Bamberger@mcpsmd.org

All Staff Directory

The parent handbook provides a wealth of information about school policies and procedures. Some of these include volunteer procedures, school parties and birthday celebrations, bullying and harassment reporting, visitor policies, attendance, health policies, safety and security, and so much more. The English version of the handbook can be accessed here, and the Spanish version can be accessed here.

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