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Dear Rock View Families,

Next week we are excited to host our Fall Book Fair! Please see the RVES PTA Updates section for more details and for ways to volunteer your time. The book fair is always a wonderful opportunity to spark a love of reading—books open doors to imagination, learning, and endless possibilities.

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I want to share a couple of fun facts: Hispanic Americans are the largest minority group in the United States, and Spanish is the second-most spoken language in our country. Our students benefit from the rich cultural traditions, stories, and perspectives that Hispanic communities contribute to our school and our world. I hope to see many of you at our upcoming Hispanic Heritage Dinner and Dance on October 16th, hosted by our PTA. It will be a wonderful evening of food, music, and celebration together as a community.

The weather has begun to turn cooler, reminding us that fall is truly here. Last week, I took a few days to visit my son at Florida State University. As I watched him thriving in college, I couldn’t help but reflect on how his elementary school years laid the foundation for his success today. It reminded me of the important work happening right here at Rock View for all of our students.

Our children are building that same strong foundation through the Maryland College and Career Ready (MCCR) Standards for English Language Arts, which we implement through our CKLA Curriculum. These standards guide what students are expected to know and be able to do at each grade level, preparing them for college, careers, and life. I encourage you to explore the link included in this newsletter to see more about the standards and how they connect to the daily work your child is engaged in at school.

Thank you, as always, for your partnership in helping every student thrive.

Warmly,

Ms. Batista

Testing Updates
We are nearing the end of our fall assessments in K–5, including MAP, DIBELS, and KRA. Our students have been working so hard to show us what they know, and we are incredibly proud of their effort and perseverance! These assessments give us valuable information about each child’s strengths and areas for growth, and as a school, we use this data to guide our instruction and ensure that every student gets the support and challenges they need to thrive.

Volunteers Make a Difference
MCPS welcomes volunteers! Our schools are stronger because parents, caregivers, and community members step in to help. Whether it’s chaperoning a trip, coaching, or lending a hand in the classroom, volunteers make a real difference for kids. At the same time, nothing matters more than keeping every child safe. That’s why we require all volunteers to complete the required training—and some volunteers must also complete a fingerprinted background check, including:

• Volunteer coaches

• Grade 6 Outdoor Education

• Overnight or extended day field trip chaperones (returning after 7:00 p.m. or out-of-area/state)

• Volunteers working 1:1 with students unsupervised

For more information about being a volunteer with MCPS, visit these websites

• Volunteer Information

• Application Form

• Child Abuse and Neglect Training

• MCPS Background Screening Office (for criminal background checks)

~AP Helse

Hi RVES community! Join us for an evening of music, dance, and delicious food to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Here is the link to sign up to volunteer and/or bring a dish.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508044BA9A822A3FA7-59047217-2025

Hola comunidad de RVES! Únete a nosotros en una noche de música, baile y comida deliciosa para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.

Aquí está el link para registrarte para ser voluntario y/o traer un platillo.

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/508044BA9A822A3FA7-59047217-2025

Rock View's Book Fair Starts This Week!

Starting tomorrow, students will have the opportunity to browse and shop the in-person book fair with their class. To make things easier and avoid having your student carry cash for the book fair, consider setting up an e-Wallet where you can have a pre-set amount in an account for your child to use when they visit the book fair.

Visit Rock View's book fair home page to set-up your student's e-Wallet or shop the fair online.

*** Parents please note, if your child has leftover funds from a previous book fair, you will need to log into your Scholastic account and transfer the funds to this year's book fair ***

Did you know that 25% of the proceeds from the book fair is returned to the school in the form of Scholastic Dollars? With these Scholastic Dollars, we have been able to support the school and community by refreshing the books available in the Media Center, purchasing "Best Bucks" prizes for the classrooms and gifting a book from the book fair to our students in the FARMS program.

Every year, we host a "family night", an evening where families can come and shop the book fair in person. This year, family night is on Wednesday, 10/8 from 6-8 PM. In addition to shopping for books for your family, there is also the opportunity to view teachers' book fair wish lists and purchase books for their classroom library.

As always, we continue to need volunteers for the week and we would love to have any help we can get! - sign up here to volunteer!

To volunteer for other events, please reach out to board@rvespta.org and let us know how you would like to help!

Hi Rock View Families,

We have had a great first month of school here at The View! Your students have already been learning new skills, making new friends, and even advocating for themselves by asking for help from the counselors when they need it. Ms. Davis and Ms. Miller have enjoyed visiting every classroom to meet all of the classes, and we are so excited to have a great school year working with your students!

~Ms. Miller and Ms. Davis

All You Need to Know for Lunch
The Free and Reduced-price Meals (FARMS) application is available for the 2025–2026 school year. A new FARMS application must be completed every school year. Meals are free for students who qualify for the program. Only one application is needed for all students in a household. Learn more.

Visit the Department of Food and Nutrition and Services webpage for information on breakfast and lunch menus and how to add money to your child’s account through MySchoolBucks.

Starting January 1, 2025, Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) will transition to MealViewer as the primary platform for accessing school lunch menus. PDF menus will no longer be available, but MealViewer offers a user-friendly experience with real-time updates, item-specific nutritional and allergen information, and optional features like food ratings, a nutrition calculator, and a favorites list. Menus can be viewed through the MealViewer app on Android or iPhone or via a browser—no sign-in is required. The link to Rock View's menu is provided below.

https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/RockViewES

Stay Safe: Tips for Walking to School
Walking to school or the bus stop? Stay alert and stay safe! Always cross streets at marked crosswalks, stop and look left-right-left before stepping off the curb, and make eye contact with drivers so they see you. Use sidewalks when available—or walk facing traffic if there aren’t any—and wear bright or reflective clothing when it’s dark or rainy.
Learn more safety tips and find resources for families on the MCPS Safe Routes to School

Now You Know: How to Update Your Contact Info in ParentVUE
Keeping your contact information up-to-date is one of the most important ways to stay connected with your child’s school. From sharing classroom updates to reaching you quickly in an emergency, your school and the school system rely on the information you provide. That’s why every year, families are asked to verify their contact and emergency information through the Annual Verification Process. Read more.
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Phone: 240-740-0920

Address: 3901 Denfeld Ave, Kensington, MD 20850

Principal- Kilsys Batista, kilsys_c_batista@mcpsmd.org

Assistant Principal- Tyvae Helse, tyvae_helse@mcpsmd.org

Admin Secretary- Nancy Morin, nancy_L_morin@mcpsmd.org

Website: montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rockviewes/