Message from the Principal

This week’s message is really more of a request for assistance.  With the recent ups and downs in daily temperatures, our lost and found has grown by leaps and bounds as students wear their sweaters and jackets outside to recess and then leave them behind when they get too hot.  While we collect anything that students leave behind at recess, it only goes as far as the coat hooks in the all purpose room if we are not able to reunite abandoned clothing items with their owners.  So, we are asking for your help.  PLEASE label your child’s jackets (and hats, gloves, etc.) by either marking their initials or their names on the inside label.  If you could use a permanent marker to do this, it would be great!  Having this identification makes it SO MUCH EASIER for us to get clothing items back to students. 

Thank You!

Our Halloween parade and parties were a huge success, thanks in large part to the many parents who helped plan parties, provided treats, and stayed to organize fun games and crafts for our students.  We had over 150 parents join us for the festivities!  While we enjoy having visitors for special events, please remember that you are welcome every day of the year!  Children love having their parents involved in their education, and by being in school you are able to see what your children  are working on  and how you can best support them at home. 

Peace Assembly

Please join us for our first Peace Assembly of the year, Friday, November 13^th at 10:30 a.m. in the Gymnasium.  We will be acknowledging our Peace Makers from the first marking period.  If you can possibly attend, please do! 

The Health Room Needs Children’s Clothes 

There is a need in our RCV Health Room for boys and girls pants and shirts (especially for the older children).  Very often clothes get wet or muddy from outdoor recess or from in school accidents, therefore, we are looking for any gently used children’s clothing of all sizes, Grades Pre-K – Grade 5. 

 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, www.montgomerycountymd.gov/h1n1flu or call the flu hotline at 240-777-4200. 

RCV’s Fall Dance – November 13^th

Don’t miss RCV’s Family Dance on Friday, November 13^th from 7  p.m. – 9 p.m.   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.  Look for a flier in this Friday’s folder!  Questions??  Contact Colleen Anderson at 301-603-0240. 

George B. Thomas, Jr. Learning Academy

It is still not too late to enroll your child in the Saturday school program which is available at Rockville High School.  You can access the GBTLA by clicking on the website, http://www.gbtlearningacademy.org for further information. 

Middle School Magnet Applications

Materials for the programs at Eastern and Takoma Park Middle Schools are available online at www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/curriculum/ specialprograms/.  Please take a few minutes to review these materials and consider completing an application if your child will be going into 6^th grade and you are interested in having your child attend one of these programs next year.  

Upcoming Parent/Teacher Conferences

We would like to remind you that parent conferences are scheduled for the week of November 9-13^th.  On Wednesday and Thursday, November 11^th and November 12^{th ,} students have an early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.  These conferences provide a great opportunity for parents to hear detailed information about their child’s performance during the first marking period.  We ask that all parents try to meet at their assigned day and time since we will have very little ability to make changes in the conference schedule. 

Clothing Drive!

This year RCV is participating in M-A-C Recycling’s Used Clothing Collection Fundraiser.  M-A-C Recycling sends collected donations to third world countries as well as donating some locally.  Additionally, a percentage of the proceeds are contributed to D.A.R.E./Safe & Drug Free Schools in our area; RCV will earn $0.10 for every pound donated.  M-A-C Recycling supports numerous great causes and we are excited to be a part of it!

What: Donated and recycled old clothes, shoes, and linens

When/Where: Nov. 3-13^th, in  RCV’s Atrium

We are collecting:

      Wearable and usable clothing

      Shoes, Belts, and Handbags (There is a great need for athletic shoes.  Please bring in your used sneakers, jogging shoes, etc.  Please bag your used athletic shoes separately.)

      Linens

      Stuffed animals

      Please put clothing items and shoes in tied plastic bags

      Don’t throw anything away!  The more we collect, the more funds our school receives.  RCV will receive funds for every pound we collect!

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Valle, school counselor. 

Parent Conferences

Please don’t forget, parent conferences are Wednesday, November 11^th and Thursday, November 12^th.  The students will be dismissed from school at 1:00 p.m. on both days. 

Sally Foster Orders are Coming Soon!

Next Friday, November 13^th, Sally Foster orders will be available for pick-up at RCV from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the atrium area outside the school’s front office.  If you have any questions, or are unable to pick up your orders at this time, please call Mrs. Loebach at 301-871-9469. 

Events to Look Forward to in  November: 

11/11 & 11/12 -- 1:00 p.m.

            EARLY RELEASE DAYS FOR   STUDENTS – Fall Conferences

11/13   PEACE Assembly – 10:45 a.m.

            RCV Fall Dance – 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.

11/17   Blanton Fall Portraits – Make-up

11/23 &

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

11/25    EARLY RELEASE DAY FOR     STUDENTS – 1:00 dismissal

11/26 & 11/27   H O L I D A Y