Dear Flower Valley Community,
If you are like me, you are grateful for the rain, but you're also hoping for the sun to come out really soon. The one thing I do enjoy about rainy weekends, though, is a little extra time for a nap here and there, although this is probably easier for me since I don't have young children in the house right now. :)
The week ahead is a four day week. Don't forget that there is no school Thursday, October 3rd. Interims also come out this week. Parents can access those via ParentVue October 4th.
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
With Firefly Pride!
Dr. Fish
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Hispanic Heritage Month continues! We originally had a special assembly scheduled for October 1st. Due to some unforeseen circumstances, this will be tentatively moved to October 11th. The assembly will be hosted by CANTARÉ and will be a musical journey to Latin America. Additional information can be found here. Thank you to the PTA for supporting this opportunity for our students!
In an effort to be prepared should we have an emergency at school, please refrain from parking along the yellow curb immediately in front of the main doors. We need to keep this area open for possible emergency vehicles. You may park along the opposite curb. Thank you for your effort to keep our students and staff safe.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to support the FVES Diversity Planning Committee this week. The team identified the following areas as a focus for our first 24-25 Community Conversation which will be held at FVES in the media center October 22nd from 6-7:30PM.
- Engage in community building
- Learn about strategies to empower families to support conversations related to recognizing and celebrating our differences
- Focus on how we can come together as a community to value and celebrate the assets of the diversity of our Flower Valley community
We will send out an RSVP closer to the date to help us best prepare the space. We look forward to seeing you there!
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) is taking an active role in the prevention of child abuse and neglect through early prevention and intervention education. During the first semester, our school counselor and classroom teachers will be presenting lessons on the topic of child abuse and neglect. The lessons are known as Personal Body Safety Lessons and their purpose is to help students to:
- Develop knowledge, decision making skills, and behaviors which promote safe living in the home, school, and community;
- Learn skills for self-protection and identifying child abuse and neglect;
- Learn skills for asking for help for self and others and practice reporting to a trusted adult; and
- Engage in positive and appropriate interactions with peers and adults.
If you have any questions or concerns about the topics that will be covered, please contact Mrs. Atanda, Ms. Bamberger, or your child’s classroom teacher.
For more information: MCPS PBSL Information .
After school activities are beginning very soon. These activities are managed by outside organizations, not Flower Valley. We want to make sure any of our students attending an after school activity transition safely at the end of the school day. If your child will be attending an after school activity which causes a change in their dismissal, please inform your child’s teacher and the front office staff. If you have questions about any of the after school activities, please contact the organization directly.
Parent and caregiver volunteers support the overall success of Flower Valley. We welcome volunteers and are truly grateful for the ways you support our school each and every day. Some volunteer opportunities include serving as a mystery reader in class, sharing information about your career or hobby via a class presentation or visit, supporting lunch and recess, chaperoning field trips, supporting in-school events, and so much more!
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer, please see the information below and contact Mrs. Atanda at Jennifer_T_Atanda@mcpsmd.org. Volunteer clearance lasts for 3 years. Many volunteers who completed the training upon returning to in person learning three years ago need to complete the training again.
PTA Sponsored Book Fair: October 11th-17th, during School Hours
Math Night: October 17th, 6-7:30PM
FVES Community Conversation - Tentative Date: October 22nd, 6-7:30PM
PTA Sponsored Masquerade Festival: October 26th, 5:30-7:30PM
Fall Festival and Parade: November 1st
Picture Retakes: November 8th
Fall Open House: November 11th (More details to come soon :))
PTA Sponsored Fun Run/Walk: November 17th; 3:00PM
PTA Sponsored Game Night; January 25th; 6:30-8:30PM
Winter IM Concert: January 27th, 7:00PM
Winter Chorus Concert: February 5th at 6:30PM
Wellness Weeks: TBD
Kindness Week and Party: Week of February 10th (party 2/14)
Yearbook Groups and Candid Pictures: February 19th
PTA Sponsored STEM Night: February 20th, 6:30-8:30PM
Spring Book Fair: March 3rd-7th
Read Across America Week: Week of March 3rd
Reading Night: March 6th, 6-7:30PM
PTA Sponsored Staff vs. Parents Basketball Game and Silent Auction at RHS: March 15th, 4:00-6:00PM
STEM Day: March 21st
PTA Sponsored Mulch Drive (Ends April 5th)
Career Day: April 11th
Spring Individual and Class Pictures: April 28th
International Night: April 28th, 6:00-8:30PM
Field Days: May TBD
PTA Sponsored SAVERS Donation Drive: May 3rd, 9:30-1:00PM
PTA Sponsored Carnival: May 18th, 2-5:00PM
Spring IM Concert: May 19th, 7:00PM
5th Grade Promotion: June 12th (Students arrive at 5:00; program begins at 5:30PM.)
5th Grade Fun Day: June 13th
-Show your FVES pride by purchasing some spirit wear. All orders MUST be placed by Friday, October 11th; orders are unable to be accepted after this date. Spirit wear will be delivered to your child’s backpack in early November. Check out this year’s styles and place your order at https://bit.ly/FVSpiritWear. Contact Tamara at tamarapmoore@gmail.com with any questions. -Our PTA Meeting has moved to Tuesday, October 15th in the APR from 6:30pm-8:00 pm will have childcare AND dinner provided! ALL parents are welcome! (Non-members and members). Please RSVP here as soon as possible: https://forms.gle/uhySyRtiJGrVskTT7
We'll have an opportunity for parents to chat and meet by grade level, provide an overview of PTA events and activities this year, and have a principal's update.
-Book Fair is coming and we need your help! The Book Fair runs Oct 11-17th. (NOTE, the fair begins on a FRIDAY this year, so SET UP is Thursday afternoon the 10th!) Please click the link to go to our Sign Up Genius and pick a slot or two to join us. FVES Fall 2024 Book Fair
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