Message from the Principal

As we celebrated Veteran’s Day this week and remembered those who have served our country, I was once again reminded of how lucky I am to be part of the learning community here at RCV  -- a school where service is exemplified through the generosity and commitment to student learning shown by our staff and parents.  I want you to know how much I appreciate this and how much your involvement in your child’s education makes a difference.  With this in mind, I am also asking for parents that might be interested in committing some time to reading with students at school.  In some of our classrooms, we have been trying to increase the amount of time that students are able to read with an adult.  While reading  independently is always good; having an adult to read with who can ask questions of students, assist with decoding, and share the enjoyment of reading is something that is even more beneficial to some of our struggling readers.  Specifically, we are looking for a few parents who would be able to make a commitment to coming in one or two days a week for about 30-40 minutes and read with some students in classrooms.  If you are interested and able to serve RCV in this way, please let me know.  Once we have a few parents identified, we will set up a time to meet and talk about specific schedules and “reading buddies.” 

Thanks for your Generous Donation of Clothes for our Recent Clothing Drive!

The giant boxes in the atrium have been filled and are overflowing with donated clothing, shoes, and linens!  As you know, RCV will earn $0.10 for every pound donated.  After our pick-up on Monday, we will let you know how much money was earned. 

Sally Foster Orders are Here!

Sally Foster orders will be available for pick-up at RCV today (November 13^th) from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the atrium area outside the school’s front office.   

A Yummy Fundraiser
RCV is creating a cookbook of recipes from our families and staff. We want it to be a unique collection of yummy dishes that shows off the many different cultures and flavors of our community, so please think about your favorite home-made dish and share it with us!  Once the cookbook is complete, we will be selling it as a fundraiser to support our overall instructional program at RCV. You may submit your recipes online, via email or hardcopy.   To submit recipes online simply go to www.typensave.com. Enter your name as you would like it to appear in the cookbook and the login is rcves and password is rcv.  You will be prompted to fill out the form provided!  Recipes can be emailed to Mrs. Valle  at Gail_N_Valle@mcpsmd.org  or can be dropped off in the "Cookbook" box in the main office. Please include: 1) Recipe title, 2) Your name as you would like it to appear in the cookbook, 3) Contact information to be used solely by our committee in case there are any questions about the recipe (will not be published), 4) Category (appetizer, soup, main dish, etc.), 5) List of ingredients with measurements (pt., qt., 16oz pkg., tsp.), and 6) directions for preparation and cooking (temperatures, times, chilling).  You may submit as many recipes as you'd like - the more delicious food, the better!

RCV’s Fall Dance – Tonight!

Don’t miss tonight’s Family Dance!  We’ve hired a DJ to lead the fun as we do group dances, play games, and win prizes!  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Drinks and snacks will be sold.  Tickets in advance or at the door:  $3/per person or $10/per family.   

Congratulations RCV Students!

RCV students collected over $270.00 for  UNICEF at Halloweeen this year.  Way to go, RCV! 

Our Schools Today

Our Schools Today keeps parents updated on important school system issues.  Shown in English, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, French and Vietnamese, parents can watch the online webcasts or check out the show on Comcast channel 34.  During November, learn strategies to help children with homework.  In December, the show features a discussion on keeping children safe on the Internet.  See the full  program schedule at:  www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/itv/ITV WebcastsOurSchoolsToday.shtm. 

Ask MCPS

Have a question about MCPS?  Call 301-309-6277.  A staff member is ready with answers, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  A Spanish speaking operator is available.

Getting Emergency Weather Information

Winter weather, such as snow and ice, and other emergencies may cause disrup­tions in school operations, including the closure of school, a delayed opening or an early dismissal. Announcements of school closings or delays are made as early as possible, generally in time for news broadcasts that begin at 5 a.m. If schools are closing early, those announcements are made by 11 a.m. There are several ways to get the latest information on closings or delays:

·         Parents can subscribe to the MCPS QuickNotes e-mail news service to receive emergency information. Subscribe at www.mcpsquicknotes.org. Be sure to select the school your child attends.

·         The MCPS home page at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org displays emergency announcements in bold red letters at the top of the page.

·         The ASK MCPS Telephone Information Center at 301-309-6277 has English- and Spanish-speaking operators from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

·         MCPS information telephone line at 301-279-3673 has recorded information 24 hours a day.

• Local radio and TV stations and MCPS Cable Channel 34 broadcast the information.

Make-Up Photo Day

Blanton Studios will be at RCV on Tuesday, November 17^th.  This will be our students’ LAST CHANCE to have portraits taken for purchase, retakes, or the yearbook.  If you have any questions, please call Blanton Studios at 301-840-8044. 

Flu Clinics – H1N1 – Some Cancelled

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services has advised us that the previously scheduled H1N1 (swine) flu vaccination clinics on November 4, November 11, and November 18 at Northwood, Northwest and Rockville High School have been cancelled due to shortages of H1N1 vaccine.  For up-to-date information about vaccine availability, visit the county’s website or call the flu hotline at 240-777-4200.  The email address for the county website is

www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu  

 Events to Look Forward to in  November:

11/17          Blanton Fall Portraits – Make-up

11/18          Second Grade Field T rip to

                     Strathmore Music Hall

11/23 & 24  1^st Grade Field Trips – Smith Center

11/25           EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR            

                    STUDENTS – 1:00 dismissal

11/26 & 27  HAPPY  H O L I D AY !!            

 Upcoming Events in December!

12/1            RCV PTA  Meeting – 7:00 p.m.

12/10          Grades 3-5 Assembly,

                              “Kids on the Block”

                  MATH Night – 6:30 p.m. -8:00 p.m.

12/17         Grades 3-5  Field Trip to BAPA

12/24-31 Winter Break