Dear Flower Valley Community,
It was a wonderful week at Flower Valley. We had an amazing author's visit from Rosa Chang who wrote My Indigo World, which was awarded the National Science Foundation STEM book of 2023. Students learned about the history of the color blue from a Korean American perspective. Ms. Chang also held a workshop for all of our 3rd grader students about creating natural dyes, which aligns with their STEM day activity next week. The students had a blast!
Our kindergarteners also had an exciting visit from the Reptile Guy. We had lizards, bearded dragons, pythons, and so much more!
The week ahead brings our annual STEM Day event where all of our students will participate in a fun and educational STEM experience. They will also be able to visit the arcade that our 4th graders will be creating and leading. Check out this link to find out more about the inspiration for the arcade and STEM Day.
This week's newsletter contains important information about STEM Day, our town hall meetings, International Night, a ParentVue update, and our community conversation which is coming up April 25th.
This will be the last newsletter until after spring break. I hope everyone has a restful spring break. Fingers crossed we will have beautiful weather!
With Firefly Pride!
Dr. Fish
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STEM Day: March 22nd
International Night and Art Expo
Student Town Hall Meetings
ParentVue 2024 Updates
Lost and Found
April 25th: Community Conversation about Creating an Inclusive Environment at FVES
Mulch Sale and FVES Beautification
Kindergarten Enrollment Update
PTA Corner
Save the Date
Career Day - Volunteer Opportunity
Information from Previous Newsletters can be found 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.
Our annual FVES STEM Day is quickly approaching. It is Friday, March 22nd! Take a look below at all of the fun our student are going to have!
- Kindergarten: The Kindergarteners will be trying to thwart the Big Bad Wolf and build a house for the 3 Little Pigs.
- 1st Grade: Our 1st graders are going to have some fun coding on Kodable.com.
- 2nd Grade: 2nd graders will be designing a marble run with obstacles a marble must successfully go through.
- 3rd Grade: Third grade will be exploring dyes that use natural resources. After learning about the history of natural dyes and how the process works, each student will dye a fabric bag to take home.
- 4th Grade: Our 4th graders will be building original arcade machines and transforming our gym into a world of fun for all of our students across all grade levels to enjoy!
- 5th Grade:
Please join us in celebrating the cultural diversity of our school community at Flower Valley’s International Night and Art Expo. It will be on Monday April 15th at 6:30 pm in the Rockville High School Auditorium. All students will sing songs from around the world. Families are encouraged to bring a dish to share and a display board telling us about your culture. Please see the linked Google Form here and the attached flyer for more information. We are looking forward to sharing this wonderful evening with you.
Please join us at FVES in the All Purpose Room to engage in a community conversation about creating and nurturing an inclusive environment for all at Flower Valley. Changes to some of the long held traditions at FVES have created an opportunity for us to explore ways to be more inclusive of all students and families in our community. During the community conversation, we will discuss how our demographics have changed over the past decade as well as collaborate about how Flower Valley traditions can continue to nurture an inclusive environment for all of our students and families. Our partners in the MCPS Equity Office will be joining us for this important conversation. We will also have interpreters present for the evening.
Kindergarten enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year will open March 18th. Details regarding the process can be accessed here. MCPS is not setting aside time from the school day for kindergarten orientation this year; however, Flower Valley will be providing multiple opportunities for school tours,. We will also host an information evening where families can visit the kindergarten classes and meet all of the teachers prior to the start of school. We will be reaching out to families of incoming kindergarteners enrolled for the 2024-2025 school year later in the spring to provide details about school tours, kindergarten play dates, and the kindergarten information night event.
-It's mulch time! Help FVES look good for spring by purchasing a bag (or more!) of mulch. Cost: $10.00 per bag and volunteers will spread it. Your support and care for our school grounds is greatly appreciated. Our hope is to provide 100 bags of mulch! Order deadline is Wednesday, March 27th. To donate please go to: Flower Valley Elementary School PTA - Montgomery County, MD - 2024 FVES Mulch Drive
-Please join us 4/13 at 4pm at RHS gym for the Parents v. FVES staff basketball game! Students wearing spirit wear get in free! Come for the fun game, stay for the student halftime performance and staff silent auction! Snacks and drinks for sale benefit the PTA.
-Please follow us on social media FB and IG and link the accounts :)
Bus evacuation March 18th
STEM Day: March 22nd
International Night: April 15th
PTA Sponsored Book Fair: April 15th-19th
PTA Sponsored STEM Night: April 18th, 5:30-7:30
Take your Child to Work Day April 25th
Spring Pictures April 26th
Career Day: May 3rd
PTA Sponsored SAVERS Donation Drive: May 4th, 9:30-1:00
Field Days: k, 1, 2 - May 17th; 3, 4, 5 - May 22nd
PTA Sponsored Carnival: May 19th, 2-5:00
Spring IM Concert: May 30th at Rockville High School at 7PM (tentative)
5th Grade Promotion: June 12th at RHS
5th Grade Fun Day: June 13th
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
