Flower Valley Weekly Newsletter

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Dear Flower Valley Community,

I heard that our FVES Chorus and Instrumental Music students did a fabulous job last night. I am so sorry to have missed it. A special shout-out to all of our 4th and 5th grade performers for their hard work and dedication and to Ms. Kanowith and Mr. Kullberg for all of their work organizing this event for our community!

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.
• All of our classes are holding fun end of year activities for students. Be sure to check out the grade level newsletters for more information.
• If your child has medication at FVES or will need medication next school year, please review the information below.

We are looking forward to finishing the school year strong! Have a wonderful 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.

Every year in June, we recognize LGBTQ+ Pride Month. This is to honor the individuals who stood up against the harassment and persecution that LGBTQ+ individuals in our country were experiencing. This is what initiated protective laws and practices to ensure the equal rights and protections of all members of society. Let us take time to recognize and celebrate what every single individual brings to our school, our community, and the world. Additional information about Pride Month can be found at the links below.

• MCPS Information
• ADL

Parent Input Survey

Information about Picking Up Student Medications

Kindergarten Enrollment Update

Important Safety Message

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.

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 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! 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. Our next tours are June 5th at 8:00AM and 4:00PM.

Now that the warm weather is upon us, many of our students are out and about in the neighborhood. We have many children walking or riding their bikes to school, sports practice, and games, so please remain vigilant and drive slowly and attentivley in the neighborhood. We want to ensure our students remain safe.

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.

• Join our last PTA General Membership meeting next Tues. June 4th at 6:30 PM in the Media Center (and Zoom) where we'll elect Treasurer & Secretary, discuss summer business, have our annual recap, and thank volunteers!
• June 5th is Dine and Support at Villa Maya. Come enjoy some delicious food and have some of the proceeds go back to the PTA. Don’t forget to mention FVES PTA when ordering!
• There is a Kindergarten playdate, Wednesday, June 5th from 4:30pm-5:30pm after the school-hosted tour, on the back playground at FVES.

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

• 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.

• Donate a book or two for Rockville Day this summer (send books labeled "for PTA mailbox" in your child's backpack)
• Donate outgrown spirit wear to our new Spirit Wear Share for FVES families in need. Reuse and recycle to keep firefly spirit going! (Contact president@fvespta.org to donate)

• PTA runs 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!
  

• Incoming Kindergarten PTA Sponsored Play Date: June 5th at 4:30 at FVES Back Playground

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

• 5th Grade Fun Day: 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