Flower Valley Weekly Newsletter
Week of February 26, 2024
Early Dismissal Friday at 12:55
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From the Principal...
Dear Flower Valley Community,
I hope you are all staying well. One of the highlights of this past week was our 5th grade chorus concert. It was Mr. Kullberg's first FVES concert, and it was phenomenal! The students were truly amazing, and the backdrop the 5th graders made during art class with Ms. Choi was beyond beautiful. Check out the pictures below. :)
The week ahead brings the first day of March! Where has the year gone! With March comes our annual staff vs. parents basketball game and silent auction. There will be tons of fun for the entire family. We look forward to seeing everyone March 2nd at Rockville High School. The details are below.
Don't forget to come check out the lost and found. There are so many items waiting to go home! We will donate any items remaining during spring break.
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Fish
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A Glimpse of the AMAZING Choral Concert!
Our FVES 5th Grade Chorus
The Beautiful Backdrop Created by Ms. Choi's 5th Grade Art Classes
Mr. Kullberg Leading Our Chorus
Our FVES Vision
Table of Contents
Parent Voice Survey Summary
Read Across America Week
Health Curriculum Information
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.
FVES Mid-year Stakeholder Survey Summary and Next Steps
Thank you to our families who provided their input on our mid-year survey. We truly appreciate your input, as this is how we can continue to improve for our students. Below, you will see some highlights from the student and parent survey results as well as FAQs related to questions or suggestions from families. We look forward to continuing to reflect upon our current practices and the needs of our students in order to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and academically rigorous experience for all of our students.
Parent Summary
- 56 respondents
- Demographic Breakdown of Results - 54% white, 11% African-American, 7% Asian, 19% Hispanic, 9% Multi-racial
- 91.1% feel welcome at FVES
- 89.2% feel their child is having a successful academic year
- 87.5% feel their child is having a successful year socially
- 85.7% feel the communication methods are effective
- Families value the staff, the dedication to students, the school environment, the community, and level of family engagement opportunities.
- A few families shared there is too much communication from the school and would like us to consider ways to streamline the communication.
- Three families expressed a concern regarding the shift from Halloween to a harvest celebration. They were concerned about the loss of traditions.
There were individual thoughts about a few items, so we have included a follow-up to address the items mentioned.
- With the increase in enrollment, we are definitely filling every space available at FVES. Our enrollment is expected to remain stable for next year, and we are requesting additional portables to address our need for more space.
- There was a concern expressed about the patrol ceremony. The patrol ceremony will continue again this year. It is scheduled for June. All 4th and 5th grade patrols and their families will be invited to attend the ceremony. More details to come closer to this date.
- We are continuously developing ways to enrich student learning. Your child's teacher will be able to speak to your child's need for enrichment and possible ways that enrichment is embedded within the daily instruction.
- Student birthdays are shared on the daily announcements, and birthday pencils are given to students. Students come to the main office to get their special birthday pencil.
- Counseling lessons follow MCPS guidelines. We will be sharing topics in grade level newsletters. Please reach out to your child's homeroom teacher, Ms. Bamberger, or Mrs. Atanda if you have questions about the counseling lessons.
Read Across America Week
We will be celebrating Read Across America Week at FVES March 4th - 8th! Part of the fun will be a spirit week. All of the details are below. We'll also have some fun together at Family Reading Night that week on Wednesday, March 6th from 6:30-8:00. It will be an evening of family friendly activities, cookies, and free books!
MCPS Health Education Lessons
At our last PTA meeting, Dr. Kapunan, Chief Medical Officer for MCPS, spoke about the dangers of vaping and how parents could support their students. The presentation can be accessed below. Additionally, an overview of the MCPS health curriculum as well as parent resources can be accessed here. Teachers will be including health topics in grade level newsletters when those lessons occur to help families continue the conversation at home. Key concepts for each grade level can be accessed here.
FVES PTA Information
-Adult tickets will be $5; Student tickets will be $3 (max $10 per family).
-Students wearing FVES spirit wear get in for free.
-Pizza and snacks will be available for purchase.
-The silent auction will be happening at the same time.
Upcoming FVES Events
FVES PTA Game Night: February 24th 6:30-8PM at FVES
PTA Sponsored Silent Auction and Basketball Game: Saturday, March 2nd at RHS
Reading Night: March 6th, 6:30-8:00PM
STEM Day: March 22nd
International Night: April 15th (Tentative)
PTA Sponsored Book Fair: April 15th-19th
PTA Sponsored STEM Night: April 18th, 5:30-7:30
Career Day: May 3rd
PTA Sponsored SAVERS Donation Drive: May 4th, 9:30-1:00
Field Days: May TBD
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
FVES PTA Sponsored Restaurant Nights: Come Out and Support FVES and Enjoy a Meal
- Chuck E Cheese - Friday, March 15th, 2024
- Rockville Paisano’s - Tuesday, April 16th, 2024 and Wednesday, April 17th, 2024 from 11:00am-10:00pm
- Rockville Chipotle - Monday, May 13th, 2024
- Villa Maya - Wednesday, June 5th, 2024
Career Day: May 3rd
Interested in volunteering for Career Day? Complete the interest form linked here.
Information from Previous Newsletters
Information from previous Newsletters can be found in the parent handbook which can be accessed here.
We are here to serve and help you!
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
FVES Parent Handbook
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