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6th Graders visited the National Art Gallery this week. 

Dear Families,

We hope you have enjoyed these warmer temperatures after these past couple of weeks of frigid cold and snow. Our students have participated in many events over the past couple of weeks to include listening to the FSO, AVID information from Luther Jackson, field trips, soccer club and more!

As we face many shifts and changes in and around us in recent weeks, we want all of our students and families to know that we are committed to supporting and educating our students. Our teachers and staff will remain steadfast in providing students and families the best and want to see and celebrate success.  The recent tragedy on the news is on all of our hearts and minds. Please reach out to us if you need any support. We are here for you.

Best wishes,

Mrs. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman

Upcoming Events

January 31 - Falls Church Basketball Youth Night

February 6 - PTA Meeting

February 7 - Falls Church Basketball Youth Night

February 10 - Early Release Monday 

February 10-14: Kindness Week 

Students partner up to share their work with each other! 

Early Dismissal Reminders

As a reminder, please communicate any changes for dismissal to the main office at 703-641-8200. This includes changes to how students are getting home as well as if there is an early dismissal request. Day of changes must be communicated prior to 3:30 to ensure the front office has adequate time to communicate these changes to the appropriate staff. 

3-hr Early Release Monday: Feb 10

Our next scheduled 3-hr early release Monday is February 10th. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from our previous early release Monday. We are using your responses to our last early release Monday as a default. 

Falls Church High School Youth Night: TONIGHT!

You're invite to Falls Church Basketball Youth Nights! Our youth nights will be January 31st (girls game) and February 7th (boys game). There is free admission for Elementary and midde school students! We hope you'll join the fun night hosted by Falls Church High School! 

Save the Date: Kindness Week 

We are excited for our next Spirit Week February 10-24. 

• 2/10 - Wear your favorite team jersey 
• 2/11 - Wear mix-matched clothes 
• 2/12 - Wear workout gear 
• 2/13 - Wear your Woodburn spirit wear! 
• 2/14 - Wear red, pink, or white 

Spring Career Week-Volunteers Needed!

We want to offer students an opportunity to learn about many different careers this year! 

We need YOU or someone you know to share your career experience during our career day, Thursday April 10th.

Please complete this form you’re interested and we will contact you with more details.

Each year we nominate staff for the FCPS Outstanding Employee Awards. Learn more this years nominees on our school website! 

**PTA Yearbook Raffle!**  

As a special thank you for your support, we’re raffling off a free yearbook to one lucky PTA member! Every current PTA member will be automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member yet? Join by Friday, January 31 to be eligible. Click the link below and don’t miss your chance to win—good luck!

Join the PTA Now!

Next PTA Meeting, February 6  Join us for our next PTA Meeting on Thursday, February 6th at Woodburn! Dinner will be served at 6:30 and our membership meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided. A virtual meeting link will be sent next week. We hope to see you there! 

Our Wildcats were excited to be back outside this week! 

Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

1. Determine eligibility. 
2. Identify your local school. 
3. Gather documents. 
4. Fill out forms. 
5. Schedule an appointment.

After the appointment at the school (the student and one guardian must be present), the student will be ready for [orientation and any other introductory events your school may host]. Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact [name], our school registrar. 💻 Try Online Registration

Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. 

When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account. 

6th Graders gathered around to learn more about the art at the National Art gallery. 

Office of the Ombuds: At Your Service!

Ombuds staff engage with FCPS employees, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.  

Ombuds office staff members are available to help resolve disagreements between parents/caregivers and schools. They do not change or make decisions, policies, or regulations; take sides; or provide legal advice.

Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email [email protected], or visit their webpage, where you may Submit a Question.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• FY 2026 Proposed Budget
• Student-Driven Lunch Menus
• Inclusion Awards Nominations

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today. 

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

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5th Grade students had a blast today on their field trip to the Baltimore Aquarium. A special thanks to our PTA helping us make this trip happen! We had a blast! 

Dear Families, 

As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside. We are reminding students to do so especially at dismissal time. We have functioned with indoor recess for now due to the cold temperatures and the fields still being covered in snow.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold weather clothing for your family, please contact Robyn Fernandez our family liaison, at 703-641-8205. 

Upcoming Events

January 29 - Teacher Work Day, No School for Students 

February 6 - PTA Meeting

February 10 - Early Release Monday 

Congratulation 6th Graders! 

Congratulation to our Falls Church Pyramid Concert participants for their hard work and dedication. They learned a repertoire of music and had the opportunity to play along side students from Luther Jackson Middle School and Falls Church High School. Thank you for representing Woodburn so well! 

Four of our 6th graders performed alongside Luther Jackson Middle School and Falls Church High School students. They did a wonderful job performing and were respectful audience members as well! 

3-hr Early Release Monday: Feb 10

Our next scheduled 3-hr early release Monday is February 10th. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from our previous early release Monday. We are using your responses to our last early release Monday as a default. 

Spring Career Week-Volunteers Needed!

We want to offer students an opportunity to learn about many different careers this year! 

We need YOU or someone you know to share your career experience during our career day, Thursday April 10th.

Please complete this form you’re interested and we will contact you with more details.

Students in Pre-K explore different ways to make a garden. 

**PTA Yearbook Raffle!**  

As a special thank you for your support, we’re raffling off a free yearbook to one lucky PTA member! Every current PTA member will be automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member yet? Join by Friday, January 31 to be eligible. Click the link below and don’t miss your chance to win—good luck!

Join the PTA Now!

Next PTA Meeting, February 6  Join us for our next PTA Meeting on Thursday, February 6th at Woodburn! Dinner will be served at 6:30 and our membership meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there!  Luther Jackson Curriculum Night

Luther Jackson Middle School will be hosting a Curriculum Night for Rising 7th Graders on Thursday, January 30th, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. An AAP session will be held prior to the event from 5:30-5:55pm.

Falls Church High School Youth Night

You're invite to Falls Church Basketball Youth Nights! Our youth nights will be January 31st (girls game) and February 7th (boys game). There is free admission for Elementary and midde school students! We hope you'll join the fun night hosted by Falls Church High School! 

Virginia’s Student Assessment Summary for Families

This month, families of students who took any Standards of Learning (SOL) test between school years 2015-16 and 2023-24 will receive a Student Assessment Summary Report. The report shows a student’s state percentile ranking for each test. This allows families to see how their child ranked compared to all Virginia students who took the same test that year. 

Reports are available now in SIS ParentVUE Documents. We will distribute them to students whose families do not have ParentVUE access. Learn how to access ParentVUE. 

The report is intended to help families reflect on how their child performed across all tested subjects over the years. Our staff members are committed to working with families to help every student reach their highest potential. Learn more about student assessments in FCPS.

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey

All FCPS families and middle and high school students have received an invitation to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available through Monday, February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Students are learning to identify numbers that can be represented in different ways. 

Chinese New Year Festival

The Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) is hosting their 16th annual Chines New Year Festival on January 25th at Luther Jackson Middle School. The event will be held from 10:00am-5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Please see the flier below for details about this event. 

Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

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Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

Students from the Falls Church Pyramid playing together at the Falls Church Pyramid Concert on Tuesday. 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• SOL Score Reports
• Upcoming Budget Presentation
• Science Fair Judges Needed

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Follow Us

 

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
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Our first graders attended the Science Center at Fair Oaks today! They had a blast with all of the hands on learning and creating! 

Upcoming Events

January 17 - 1st Grade Field Trip

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School

January 22 - PTA Food Truck 

January 29 - Teacher Work Day, No School for Students 

February 6 - PTA Meeting

February 10 - Early Release Monday 

Students in Ms. Andrade's play a math game to reinforce their learning. 

Upcoming WIDA Assessment

Students who are identified as multilingual learners or potential multilingual learners are assessed to measure their English language proficiency and determine  eligibility for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services.

• Students identified as multilingual learners are assessed annually with the WIDA ACCESS test or another state-approved English language proficiency (ELP) assessment. This assessment checks how their English language skills are developing and determines if they will continue to be eligible for ESOL services. 

WIDA testing at Woodburn will begin next week and runs through mid-march. Some changes in student schedules may occur on WIDA testing days. Should you have any questions about the testing window please contact our School Testing Coordinators, Kelley Dauberman and Jessica Nelson. 

Winter Assessments 

FCPS uses a variety of academic screening, growth, and diagnostic tests to identify students' academic strengths and needs and to monitor growth in their learning across the school year. These assessments fulfill state requirements for screening and growth measures in addition to providing data to develop student reading plans or student intervention plans, as needed. Additional diagnostic tests are available as a resource for teachers when more information is needed to determine specific areas for support.

• These assessments help teachers know each students' areas of strength and need within the content. 
• They also provide data on how each student is growing throughout the year. 

Students will participate in a variety of assessments this month. More information about the growth assessments can be found on the FCPS website. 

Members from the Region 2 Leadership team visited Woodburn early this week to visit some of our classrooms. We enjoyed having them see all learning happening at Woodburn!

Falls Church High School Youth Night

You're invite to Falls Church Basketball Youth Nights! Our youth nights will be January 31st (girls game) and February 7th (boys game). There is free admission for Elementary and midde school students! We hope you'll join the fun night hosted by Falls Church High School! 

**PTA Yearbook Raffle!**  

As a special thank you for your support, we’re raffling off a free yearbook to one lucky PTA member! Every current PTA member will be automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member yet? Join by Friday, January 31 to be eligible. Click the link below and don’t miss your chance to win—good luck!

Join the PTA Now!

Next PTA Meeting, February 6  Join us for our next PTA Meeting on Thursday, February 6th at Woodburn! Dinner will be served at 6:30 and our membership meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there! 

Students made their own slime and explored it's properties while on their field trip today. 

SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon

All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!

Chinese New Year Festival

The Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) is hosting their 16th annual Chines New Year Festival on January 25th at Luther Jackson Middle School. The event will be held from 10:00am-5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Please see the flier below for details about this event. 

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.

View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips. 

If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Robyn Fernandez, at [email protected]. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care. 

Letting our imaginations soar in 2nd Grade! 

Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

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Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Dress Children Warmly
• Proposed Construction Projects
• Dual Language Immersion Lottery

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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We loved seeing all of the snow day fun shared with us on our facebook page! Enjoy browsing this weeks news letter to see how some of our Wildcats spent their snow days! 

Upcoming Events

January 17 - 1st Grade Field Trip

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School

January 22 - PTA Food Truck 

 

Meet Ms. Iyer! 

We are excited to welcome Ms. Iyer as our new Woodburn Principal! To help get to know her better, we've put together a special video where she shares a bit about her background, some of her favorite things, and what she's most excited about as she joins our community. Join us in giving Ms. Iyer a warm welcome as we start this exciting new chapter together! 

Press play to view this special interview with Ms. Iyer! 

Cold Weather Reminders 

During the coming months, we expect to experience cold weather. Please remind students to dress warmly, especially on days that go below freezing. Should temperatures fall below 32 degrees, students will participate in indoor recess as well as if there is rain or snow. 

 

2-Hr Delay Schedule

When FCPS calls for a 2-hr delay, our school operates on a modified lunch and recess schedule. On these days, breakfast is not provided for students as our first lunch will begin promptly at 11:30. Please see the modified schedule for lunch below. Families can reach out to their classroom teacher about additional questions regarding students instructional schedule on 2-hr delay days. 

• 6th Grade: 11:30-12:00 
• 1st Grade: 11:45-12:15
• 5th Grade: 12:00-12:30
• Kindergarten: 12:30-1:00
• 4th Grade: 12:35-1:05
• 3rd Grade: 1:10-1:40
• 2nd Grade: 1:20-1:50

More fun in the snow!

Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

Work Samples for Full-Time AAP Referrals Due January 15, 2025

Parents/guardians have the option of sending in up to 2 work samples. Work samples are due by January 15, 2025. Please submit work samples to the Woodburn Office or email to Amanda Manno, [email protected].

This student looks comfy in the snow! Maybe it's time for a nap?

Winter Assessments 

FCPS uses a variety of academic screening, growth, and diagnostic tests to identify students' academic strengths and needs and to monitor growth in their learning across the school year. These assessments fulfill state requirements for screening and growth measures in addition to providing data to develop student reading plans or student intervention plans, as needed. Additional diagnostic tests are available as a resource for teachers when more information is needed to determine specific areas for support.

• These assessments help teachers know each students' areas of strength and need within the content. 
• They also provide data on how each student is growing throughout the year. 

Students will participate in a variety of assessments this month. More information about the growth assessments can be found on the FCPS website. 

Diagnostic Assessments by Grade Level

• Pre-K-2nd (select G3) - VALLS
• Gr 3-6 - iReady Reading
  • Scheduled to be completed by Tuesday, January 13th, as results determine if additional diagnostic testing is required. 
• Gr 1-6 - iReady Math 

Ready for some sledding! 

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

Varsity Tutors Provides On-Demand Support at No Cost

FCPS is partnering with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors’ services at no cost, including weekly live online classes; on-demand 24/7 chat tutoring; essay editing; and study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests. Learn more about online tutoring with Varsity Tutors. 

This morning we treated our patrols and staff who have posts outside to a little hot chocolate! It was the perfect way to de-thaw! 

Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

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Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• National Merit Commended Scholars
• Celebrating the Best of 2024 in FCPS
• Cell Phones Off, Learning On

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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A group of 5th grade students created unique Gingerbread Houses using different types of candy.

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Dear Families,

We’ve had a wonderful week of celebrating winter with each of our Spirit days. I’m so impressed with the level of care and commitment of this Woodburn staff as I complete a month here! We hope you have a wonderful winter break and have opportunities to spend time with family and friends. We are certainly grateful for the support of our school. Thank you to our wonderful PTA for spoiling our staff with lunch last week and for always being there and ready to support.  Please remember that school starts back on January 6th 2025. Have a wonderful break and best wishes for the new year 2025!

Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman

Upcoming Events

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break, No School

January 6 - First Day after Break 

We had a fun and festive week before winter break! We loved seeing so many students dressed up. 

Building Closed for Winter Break

The building will be closed over the Winter Break. The office will be open when we return on January 6th. 

Cultural Observance Days 

Religious and cultural observance days are designed to allow students the opportunity to miss school for those observances not already designated as school holidays. Verified student absences on these days may not be designated an unexcused absence by a principal. Students will not be penalized for missing these days. 

While school is in session on religious and cultural observance days, several activities are not held, such as tests, quizzes, field trips, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events.

The next observance days are on January 6th and January 7th. To learn more, visit the FCPS website. 

A Kindergarten student smiles after making his first Gingerbread House as a Wildcat. 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

FCPS CARES 

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. Learn more about the FCPS Cares program and how you can recognize a member of our Woodburn staff! 

Region 2 FCPS CARES of the Month Winner 

Congratulations to Mr. Secchi for being presented with the Region 2 FCPS CARES of the Month Winner for the month of November. Read about his CARES submission below! 

"Mr. Secchi is a kind-hearted teacher who strives to instill a love of musical learning in his band students. My son, who practices trombone at home, was offered a chance to learn and play the tuba at school. He's been struggling a bit with it and feeling very down, so Mr. Secchi offered an extra before-school, one-on-one jam session to make sure my son not only was able to get back on track with playing the tuba but also to find his joy in music again. Kudos to Mr. Secchi for his help!"

Congratulations Mr. Secchi! Our Wildcats are so lucky to have you supporting them as growing musicians! 

Gallows Road Survey

FCDOT held three in-person community meetings in November and a virtual Q&A session on Dec. 5 to discuss proposed improvements and collect feedback on the Gallows Road corridor. Community members are invited to complete the Gallows Road Study Survey  to offer feedback about the project. The survey will be available until Dec. 31, 2024. You may also call 703-890-5898, Project Code 10915 to leave a recorded voice mail for the study team. 

Fore more information, vis the website: Gallows Road Study | Transportation (fairfaxcounty.gov) 

Be Among the First to Hear About School Delays/Closings

Watch this video to see how FCPS makes weather closing decisions. 

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible, including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.

Be among the first to hear about weather delays and closings! Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE. Emails and text messages are sent to parents and caregivers based on the addresses and cell phone numbers entered on this platform.

Students in first grade use different materials to sound out words and spell them. 

Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration

Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program will open on Monday, January 13, 2025. Current pre-K students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion program for the 2024-25 school year. 

Dual Language Immersion is available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. 

Parents/caregivers who are interested may want to attend an informational meeting. Meetings are held at the school site. Visit the Dual Language Immersion Program Registration page for a list of meetings by language offered. 

Get more information on the DLI Program webpage and DLI Program Registration webpage.

Free Webinars and Events for Families

In January, the Family Resource Center (FRC) will host webinars for families on:

• Overcoming School Refusal and Resistance
• Virtual Meeting for Siblings of Children with Special Needs
• FCPS Math Week
• Supporting Your Child’s Executive Functioning Skills
• Depression in Teens
• Understanding Trauma in Your Child/Comprendiedo el Trauma en su Hijo (presented in Spanish)

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Upcoming Family Academy Events

You are an important part of your child's education! The FCPS Family Academy compiles classes, webinars, workshops, and programs offered by FCPS to help you support your child's needs and learning at home. Browse Family Academy offerings. 

Staff gathered this morning for our Winter Staff Breakfast.

Comprehensive Boundary Review Update

The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received.  If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:

• Friday, January 10, 2025, 6-7:30 p.m. 

• Thursday, January 16, 2025, 1-2:30 p.m. 

• Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m. 

• Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

• Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m. 

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Language interpretation will be available. 

All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
• Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
• Fall 2024 Sports Champions

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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6th graders are ready for the band concert! 

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Dear Families,

Hope you are keeping warm and dry as we start venturing into the winter weather. It has been another event filled week. We enjoyed the winter concert and all of the hard work students and teachers put in for this wonderful event. Please continue to ensure students are dressed appropriated for the weather. Should you need anything to support you, please reach out to the office or our counselors and they will be happy to assist you. Have a wonderful weekend and we look forward to a festive week before the winter break!

Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman

Upcoming Events

December 15 - AAP Referrals due 

December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week

• Monday: Wear Cozy Socks and Bundle Up in a Scarf
• Tuesday: Wear Holiday Headewear (headbands, hats, earrings, etc.) 
• Wednesday: Wear white, blue, silver, glitter, and sparkles to create a winter wonderland! 
• Thursday: Pajama Day 
• Friday: Wear Red, Green, Gold, and Blue for Holiday Colors 

December 20 - Annual Gingerbread House Event

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break, No School

January 6 - First Day after Break 

Winter Spirit Week

It's time for that winter spirit! Join us in a fun and cozy week from December 16-20. We love to see our Wildcats spreading cheer this time of year! 

PTA Gingerbread House Event

The PTA is hosting the annual Gingerbread House Decorating event on Friday, December 20! We need volunteers to help make the event a success. To volunteer in the classroom or help prep for the event, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449A9A82A1-53537590-2024 . We are also collecting donations of either nut-free decorations or a $1-2 donation. Suggested donations include small colored candy (like Skittle and M&Ms), pastel mints, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, etc. Please send donations by Monday, December 16. 

Window for Full-Time AAP Referrals Closes on December 15, 2024

Parents/guardians of students in Grades 2-7 who would like their student to be considered for Full-Time advanced academic programs may submit the AAP Full-Time Referral Form to Amanda Manno, [email protected] no later than December 15, 2024. 

Forms for Full-Time referrals are available on the AAP Forms Page. No late referrals for Full-Time AAP services will be accepted. Parents/guardians have the option of sending in up to 2 work samples. Work samples are due by January 15, 2025.

The chorus is comprised of 5th and 6th grade students. They did an assortment of repertoire on the concert and even included some recorder playing.

Thank You PTA! 

We wanted to extend a thank you to the PTA for joining us in our winter fun for staff! The PTA provided a delicious, catered lunch from District Taco yesterday as a part of our "10 Days of Winter". 

Winter Break (Student Holiday)

As a reminder, winter break will be held Monday, December 23, to Friday, January 3. To help make sure you and your children have a restful break, we have asked that no homework be assigned during this time. Teachers may assign long-range assignments in the weeks ahead of the break, allowing students to practice time management skills, but no assignments will be due immediately following the break. We look forward to welcoming students back in the new year.Classes resume on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. See the complete school year calendar.

Holiday Assistance

We are looking to provide families with gift cards from Target, Walmart and Dollar Tree.  Should you be interested in donating a gift card, please send it in a sealed envelope to the school addressed to Melissa Lopez.  Please include your name on the envelope as we want to be sure to thank all who donate. Thank you for helping us make this a special holiday season for our Wildcats.

A student warms up before the band concert. 

FCPS CARES 

The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. Learn more about the FCPS Cares program and how you can recognize a member of our Woodburn staff! 

November FCPS Cares Recognition 

"Mr. Secchi is a kind-hearted teacher who strives to instill a love of musical learning in his band students. My son, who practices trombone at home, was offered a chance to learn and play the tuba at school. He's been struggling a bit with it and feeling very down, so Mr. Secchi offered an extra before-school, one-on-one jam session to make sure my son not only was able to get back on track with playing the tuba but also to find his joy in music again. Kudos to Mr. Secchi for his help!"

 

December FCPS Cares Recognition

"Ms. Sage Coury is a counselor at Woodburn ES and has been at the school for the past few years. As a principal new to the building, Sage has kept me informed and supported thoughts and ideas around managing and supporting student behaviors. She is quick to dive in and support students in crisis and shows deep care and empathy. I appreciate her commitment to the school and staff and her willingness to embrace new approaches in making the building a safe place for students. We are so lucky to have her here at Woodburn!"

 

"Kameron Cummings is a school counselor at Woodburn ES. This is her first year as a counselor and I couldn't be more impressed. As a principal new to the building, Kameron has jumped in to listen thoughtfully and take on suggestions and ideas to help support students and families. Her kind and empathetic approach has helped students work through challenges. She has engaged in discussion on ways to be proactive and create strategies for students to be successful. We are very grateful for all that she is doing for Woodburn ES."

 

"Kelley Dauberman is the assistant principal here at Woodburn ES. Kelley has taken on the challenge of leading the school from the beginning of the year as the school searched for their new principal. As a second year AP, she managed multiple programs, led assessments and data discussions, has supported discipline & behavior, and worked to manage the SPED program to ensure the school continues to move forward in compliance. As the new principal, I have noted Kelley's commitment to the school. She has been a tremendous help in guiding me through the ins and outs of the school. Her patience in answering my questions and her willingness to support my thinking and approach has been extremely valuable as I navigate my first few weeks. She is clearly dedicated to the school and cares deeply for students, staff and the community. I look forward to working together and can say that she is a shining star here at Woodburn!"

1st grade students in Ms. Webster's class explored a new app all about shapes in their technology lesson this week.

PTA: Boxtops Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app (use referral code MGXW5JDO) https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MGXW5JDO
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) 

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Earn $2.00 more after completing November Challenge (buy 10 Box Tops products)!

Connect your Walmart Account before 11/30/24 for 50 Bonus Box Tops ($5) for our school.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Student and Family Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools has compiled a list of resources for students and families in case they need assistance while schools are closed for winter break. Please visit FCPS’ winter resources webpage for information on academic support, mental health support, and county resources related to food, clothing, housing, and other needs.

School’s Closed, Learning Can Continue! 

FCPS encourages students to take advantage of fun learning opportunities during winter break and snow days. Consider these winter activities to blend education and play for your students during winter break or weather-related school closures. 

Our 5th and 6th grade strings students directed by Ms. Hoffman.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Course Selection for Middle and High School Students
• Join Our Teacher Team!
• Comprehensive Boundary Review Updates

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Students loved shopping at our Bookfair this week!

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Hello Families,

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving and had time to spend with family and friends. As we’ve returned to school, the weather has certainly shifted to colder weather. Please ensure students are dressed properly as they continue to go to recess. A few reminders for families around cell phones in schools. Please remind students that they are not to have their cell phones out during the school day. They must be off and in their backpacks. In addition, please ensure students do not bring candy to school. Unless we are having planned class parties, we should not see students with lollipops or other hard candies as this poses a safety risk/choking hazard. Thank you for your help in supporting us with these items.

We experienced Falls Church HS play this week and look forward to the Winter concert next Thursday. Have a wonderful weekend and stay warm!

Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman

Upcoming Events

December 12 - Winter Concert, 6:30pm

December 16-20 - Winter Spirit Week

December 20 - Annual Gingerbread House Event

December 23-January 3 - Winter Break, No School

January 6 - First Day after Break 

Woodburn's Outstanding Employee Award Winners 

Please join the Awards Committee in recognizing Woodburn Elementary School’s Outstanding Employee Award Winners for the 2024-2025 school year. These staff members show up for our community each and every day and exemplify the true meaning of being a Woodburn Wildcat! Congratulations! 

Outstanding Leader: Kelley Dauberman, Assistant Principal

Outstanding Teacher: Brooke Allport, Second Grade Teacher

Outstanding New Teacher: Jocelyne Giron, Third Grade Teacher

Outstanding Operational Employee: Cindy Monzon, PreK Instructional Assistant

Outstanding Professional Employee: Jessica Nelson, Math Coach

A Successful Bookfair! 

Thank you to all who came out to our Bookfair this week! Students below can be seen creating wishlists during one of their preview days. A huge shoutout to Ms. Lockwood for making this such a fun event for our Wildcats each year!  

Staff & Teacher Holiday Dessert Buffet Sign-Up

The Woodburn PTA is catering a holiday lunch from District Taco for staff and faculty on Thursday, December 12. Sign-up to bring a NUT-FREE dessert for the buffet. Thank you for your support!

PTA Gingerbread House Event

The PTA is hosting the annual Gingerbread House Decorating event on Friday, December 20! We need volunteers to help make the event a success. To volunteer in the classroom or help prep for the event, please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040449A9A82A1-53537590-2024 . We are also collecting donations of either nut-free decorations or a $1-2 donation. Suggested donations include small colored candy (like Skittle and M&Ms), pastel mints, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, etc. Please send donations by Monday, December 16. 

Winter Spirit Week

It's time for that winter spirit! Join us in a fun and cozy week from December 16-20. We love to see our Wildcats spreading cheer this time of year! 

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

PTA: Boxtops Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app (use referral code MGXW5JDO) https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MGXW5JDO
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) 

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Earn $2.00 more after completing November Challenge (buy 10 Box Tops products)!

Connect your Walmart Account before 11/30/24 for 50 Bonus Box Tops ($5) for our school.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Thank you Falls Church High School for bringing us The Phantom Tollbooth! It was wonderful seeing some of our Woodburn Alumni on the stage. Our 3rd-6th grade students certainly enjoyed it. 

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Family Academy Orientation
• Literacy Resources
• Winter Programs and Activities

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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Thanksgiving Luncheon was a blast on Thursday! 

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Hello Wildcats!

What a wonderful first week it has been for me here as your new principal. This week has been filled with getting to know students, teachers, and families. I’ve been grateful for the warm welcome and the grace the staff has shown. What is evident here is the abundance of care and commitment to craft from our teachers and staff. They are truly working hard for students and do so with love and compassion. It was such a treat to be able to participate in the Thanksgiving luncheon this week and meet many of you. School and community connections are so very important. I look forward to the next couple of weeks and am thrilled to have Ms. Dauberman alongside me in this work. Next week will be a short week and we wish you a wonderful weekend!

Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman

Upcoming Events

November 25 - Spirit Day, wear fall colors 

November 26 - Spirit Day, Pajama Day! 

November 27-29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

December 5 - FLE Family Preview Night, 7pm, Virtual 

December 5  - NNAT3 Testing for First Grade

Thank You Families! 

We want to thank your families for joining us yesterday for our annual Thanksgiving Luncheon. We enjoyed seeing so many smiling faces. Enjoy the pictures embedded throughout the newsletter. 

Please note that our next newsletter will be sent on Friday, December 6th due to thanksgiving break. We wish everyone a restful break. 

We loved having parents and siblings join for our Turkey Lunch on Thursday! 

NNAT Abilities Testing for 1st Grade

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) uses a nationally normed abilities test as one piece of information when identifying students for advanced academic programs. FCPS uses the Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) and the Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test (NNAT) for group assessment in grades 1-7. 

Woodburn 1st Graders are scheduled to complete their NNAT test on Thursday, December 5th. Please reach out to our school testing coordinators, Kelley Dauberman and Jessica Nelson, if you have any questions. 

Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R

FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.

The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.

Preparing for Winter Weather

Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.

FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated. 

Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.

Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.

If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.

Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon

One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices. 

The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.

In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.

Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact your child’s school. 

Register for ParentVUE

Learn how to activate your ParentVUE account, so you can easily access your child’s results and other helpful information.

4th Graders enjoyed their lunch together! 

PTA: Boxtops Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app (use referral code MGXW5JDO) https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MGXW5JDO
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) 

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Earn $2.00 more after completing November Challenge (buy 10 Box Tops products)!

Connect your Walmart Account before 11/30/24 for 50 Bonus Box Tops ($5) for our school.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Students enjoying their Thanksgiving Lunch.

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Preparing for Winter Weather
• SEL Screener Results
• Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Follow Us

 

Facebook - @Woodburn ES

Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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We enjoyed hosting our Veterans on Tuesday and hearing stories from their time serving. Thank you to all who have served and currently serve.

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Hi Wildcats,

We can’t wait to see you later this week for our own Woodburn Thanksgiving. Not only is this is community of care and compassion, but of higher level thinking and perseverance. You would be quite pleased with how diligent our staff members are working to bring the best possible educational experience for our kiddos. The professional opportunities that we are afforded coupled with the high intellect from our teachers allows for strong synergy within our Woodburn walls. As we come together for these seven academic days before Thanksgiving, we are excited to build on our first quarter of progress and utilize our newest skills to make learning come alive.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Upcoming Events

November 18 - 3-hr Early Release Monday 

November 18 - Region 2 Boundary Review meeting at Glasgow MS

November 19 - Clean Kitchen Night at Chick-Fil-A in Annandale 

November 20 - Lunch Food Truck @Woodburn 

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch (See below) 

November 27-29 - No School, Thanksgiving Break

Thank You Mr. Salerno

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to Mr. Salerno for stepping in to serve as our Interim Principal this past quarter. We are grateful for your leadership and commitment to our school community. At Woodburn we have a saying, Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat. Know you are always welcome here!

Staff presented Mr. Salerno with a basket full of his favorites and some Wildcat gear to remember his time here at Woodburn! 

3-hr Early Release Monday: Nov 18

Our next scheduled 3-hr early release Monday is November 18th. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from October 21st. We are using your responses to our last early release Monday as a default. 

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Our Thanksgiving Lunch is almost here! On Thursday we invite families to join their child for a Turkey Lunch! The lunch cost for guests is $4.75 and $3.25 for students. We are requesting that you pre-pay to allow for a more efficient pace going through the lunch line. Families can add funds to student lunch accounts through My School Bucks (or send in exact change cash) prior to the 21st. Tickets will be distributed for those who pre-paid on the 20th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, however, we would appreciate families to pre-pay if possible. 

Below is the lunch schedule. Some lunches will be held in the gym due to space.To support our planning purposes, please RSVP. 

National School Psychology Week

This week we celebrate the important work school psychologists do to help all students thrive. We are so grateful for our very own School Psychologist, Ismael Valdez. Thank you for all you do to support our school! Learn more from the National Association of School Psychologists. 

This week our 4th and 5th grade teachers participated in math labsites. This is professional development opportunity that enhances our teachers skillset. Pictured above are students engaging during this lesson in the classroom. 

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

Boundary Review Community Meeting

Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, November 18, 6:30-8 p.m., at Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria.

Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available. 

If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage. 

FCPS' video crew filmed this week, featuring our preschool program, for an upcoming project. We are so proud to have our youngest Wildcats and amazing preschool teachers featured!

PTA: Boxtops Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App https://www.boxtops4education.com/s/get-the-app (use referral code MGXW5JDO) https://btfe.smart.link/c2jjdifkw?referral_code=MGXW5JDO
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) 

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Earn $2.00 more after completing November Challenge (buy 10 Box Tops products)!

Connect your Walmart Account before 11/30/24 for 50 Bonus Box Tops ($5) for our school.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

Kindergarten students in Ms. Dean's class gather around to do some math! 

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• • Veterans Day Recognitions
  • Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
  • Teacher Hiring Event

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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4th Grade Students visited the Kennedy Center on Wednesday for the annual National Symphony Orchestra performance. They were joined by other 4th graders across the county! 

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Happy Friday Wildcats,

Thank you to all of the teachers and families that made time this week for a conference. We always enjoy working together to ensure the best possible learning environment is unfolding each day. We are quite grateful the tremendous support you’ve provided your children throughout the first quarter. And speaking of gratitude, where would we be without the bravery and sacrifice from our United States military. We hope anyone that identifies with Woodburn can join us to Tuesday morning for a token of our appreciation for everything you’ve done and everything you represent.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Upcoming Events

November 11 - Veterans Day - No School

November 12 - Veterans Visit with Donuts and Coffee, 8:30-9:15, Library

November 13 - Fall Pictures Retake Day

November 14 - PTA Membership Meeting, 7:00pm

November 18 - 3-hr Early Release Monday 

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch (See below) 

Picture Retake Day

Fall Picture Retake Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 13. Retake day is for any student who was absent, is new to Woodburn, or wants a retake based on their current picture. Students getting retakes will need to bring their original photos.

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. 

Kindergarten students welcomed our Community Helpers into the building today! They learned all about different jobs in our community and even got to meet some of our fury helpers! 

Thank You Veterans 

We would like to invite active and retired military to join us for Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday, November 12 as a token of our gratitude. This reception will be held from 8:30-9:15 in the Woodburn Library. Students and family members of attending military are welcome to join. Please use this form to RSVP to support our planning purposes. 

3-hr Early Release Monday: Nov 18

Our next scheduled 3-hr early release Monday is November 18th. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from October 21st. We are using your responses to our last early release Monday as a default. 

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Our Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for November 21st and families are invited to join their child for a Turkey Lunch! The lunch cost for guests is $4.75 and $3.25 for students. We are requesting that you pre-pay to allow for a more efficient pace going through the lunch line. Families can add funds to student lunch accounts through My School Bucks (or send in exact change cash) prior to the 21st. Tickets will be distributed for those who pre-paid on the 20th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, however, we would appreciate families to pre-pay if possible. 

Below is the lunch schedule. Some lunches will be held in the gym due to space.To support our planning purposes, please RSVP. 

Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month

As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.

Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates. Region 2 will host it's boundary review community meeting on the 18th. 

• November 18, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Register
  Glasgow Middle School Cafeteria - (Region 2)

Students in Ms. Hilliker's class went on a shape hunt during math this week! Students walked around the building to find some shapes! 

IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair

Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School. 

The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance. 

Tutoring Resources for Families

Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.

FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.

✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.

Students explore different activities in PE

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

• FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• Fall Testing Results
• Boundary Review Community Meetings
• Resources for Families 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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We love seeing full class participation! Ms. Booth's class dressed as the book "The Day the Crayon Quit" for Storybook Character Day. 

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Dear Wildcats,

It’s an especially momentous time to be part of the Woodburn Community. Not only do we bid farewell to a hard-working first quarter, but we welcome our highly accomplished new principal to the Wildcat family. Ms. Iyer’s student-first and hardworking mindset will fit hand-in-glove at Woodburn.

Now that we can see November, you might be joining us for conferences (more on this below.)  During conferences, teachers are sharing information from our fall assessments as well as how students have performed in 1st quarter.  Paper copies of 1st-6th grade quarterly progress reports will be sent home on November 14.  Parents/caregivers may access 1st-6th grade progress reports in SIS ParentVue on November 12. 

Enjoy any festivities that you celebrate this weekend and beyond. Thank you for making Woodburn a special place for our kiddos to thrive.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Upcoming Events

November 1 - Holiday - Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day - All Schools & Offices Closed

November 4  - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

November 5 - Election Day & Teacher Work Day for Staff - No School

November 11 - Veterans Day - No School

November 12 - Veterans Donuts and Coffee, 8:30-9:15, Library

November 13 - Fall Pictures Retake Day

November 14 - PTA Membership Meeting

November 18 - 3-hr Early Release Monday 

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch (See below) 

As a reminder this will be a long weekend for students due to the end of the quarter. We will see our Wildcats back in the building on Wednesday, November 6th! Enjoy the long weekend! 

Welcome Principal Iyer! 

We are thrilled to welcome Ms. Kanchana Iyer as our new Woodburn Principal. Ms. Iyer brings a wealth of experience supporting students and school communities. She will officially join our school on Monday, November 18th. We can't wait to grow together! #TogetherWeGrow

Mrs. Dauberman and Ms. Iyer posed for their first picture as the Woodburn administrative team! 

Monday Conferences

We are looking forward to speaking with our families that have a face-to-face conference on Monday, November 4th. If you are coming into the building, please enter through door 1 and proceed to your child's classroom. If you need assistance, please check with the main office. 

Election Day Bake Sale

The Election Day Bake Sale will be held in the Woodburn Elementary School Parking lot on Tuesday November 5th from 7am-1pm. We are seeking your donations of both homemade or store-bought baked goods, as well as a few volunteers to assist with sales. This is a fun tradition and a great way to see friends and neighbors headed to the polls at Woodburn! Please sign up or contact Woodburn PTA Vice President Carrie Darke [email protected] with any questions you have.

Student's in Ms. Krueger's class dressed up as the "Little Spot of Feelings" series.

Thank You Veterans 

We would like to invite active and retired military to join us for Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday, November 12 as a token of our gratitude. This reception will be held from 8:30-9:15 in the Woodburn Library. Students and family members of attending military are welcome to join. Please use this form to RSVP to support our planning purposes. 

Thanksgiving Luncheon

Our Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for November 21st and families are invited to join their child for a Turkey Lunch! The lunch cost for guests is $4.75 and $3.25 for students. We are requesting that you pre-pay to allow for a more efficient pace going through the lunch line. Families can add funds to student lunch accounts through My School Bucks (or send in exact change cash) prior to the 21st. Tickets will be distributed for those who pre-paid on the 20th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, however, we would appreciate families to pre-pay if possible. 

Below is the lunch schedule. Some lunches will be held in the gym due to space.To support our planning purposes, please RSVP. 

• Kindergarten: 12:35-1:05
• 1st Grade: 11:30-12:00
• 2nd Grade: 1:20-1:50
• 3rd Grade: 1:05-1:35
• 4th Grade: 12:00-12:30
• 5th Grade: 11:45-12:15
• 6th Grade: 11:00-11:30 

Thank you for participating in the October Read a thon! Today is the last day to make your online donations. Visit 99Pledges to access your student's personal donation page. Please give your reading logs to your child’s teacher by November 7th so we can tally the minutes your child has read for per-minute donations.

Alvin and the Chipmunks!

VALLS Score Reports (K-3) 

When a student is assessed with VALLSS in a testing window, families receive a score report and cover letter within 1 month of the close of the window. 

• For families WITH a ParentVUE account, the report and cover letter is posted to the SIS ParentVUE Documents section for familes with ParentVUE access
• For families WITHOUT a ParentVUE account, the score report is distributed to the family from the school 

Grade PreK

VALLSS assessment data for PreK students is communicated to families along with other Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) assessment results. Teachers distribute a VKRP report to families that includes VALLSS along with Early Mathematics Assessment System (EMAS) and Child Behavior Rating Scale (CBRS) outcomes. View the Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program (VKRP) Test Information webpage for to learn more about PreK score reports. 

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

We loved the addition of our littlest Wildcats today. They looked amazing! 

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Calendar Reminders
• Resources for Families 
• Complete Impact Aid Survey

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Follow Us

 

Facebook - @Woodburn ES

Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

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Third graders visited Green Springs Garden this week and learned all about the nature around us! 

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Dear Wildcats,

We have 4 days left in the first quarter. Thank you to each of you for putting your best foot forward. There’s certainly a lot learning yet to take place in the 2024-25 school year, but being your very best and being present this final week can go a long way to sparking new learning and ideas.  Thank you to each of the families that have set-up meetings and conference to better understand your child’s progress. With November right around the corner, we look forward to the growing number of opportunities (see below) to welcoming and showcasing our Woodburn learning community.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Upcoming Events

October 31 - Last Day of the First Quarter - Early Release - 2:05 PM.                                      Storybook Character Day and Parade

November 1 - Holiday - Diwali/Dia de los Muertos and All Saints Day - All Schools & Offices Closed

November 4  - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

November 5 - Election Day & Teacher Work Day for Staff - No School

November 11 - Veterans Day - No School

November 12 - Veterans Donuts and Coffee, 8:30-9:15, Library

November 13 - Fall Pictures Retake Day

November 14 - PTA Membership Meeting

November 18 - 3-hr Early Release Monday 

November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch (See below) 

 

Thank You PTA! 

Our Woodburn field trips are well under way! Our newsletter is filled with pictures from both our 3rd grade field trip to Green Spring Gardens and 2nd grade field trip to the natural history museum. We want to express our sincere gratitude to the PTA for their generous support. Your contributions help cover entrance fees and transportation, making these enriching experiences possible for our students. We truly appreciate your dedication to enhancing our students' learning adventures!

Second grade students were all smiles on their visit to the Natural History Museum! 

Storybook Character Day Parade

We are so excited to see our favorite stories come to live on Thursday, October 31st for our annual Storybook Character Day. Students are invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and will have the option to participate in our parade. Due to our early release and lunch schedule, the parade will take place in the morning at 9:45. Families are invited to gather in the bus loop to wave at their Wildcat as they walk by! 

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 4th. If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please reach out to your child's teacher. Interpretive services can be provided. 

Today we were invited to a Living Museum Celebration put on by our Kindergarten students! Students chose an animal or a plant and created a diorama to demonstrate their knowledge of what it needs to survive. This wrapped up their Language Arts Benchmark unit on plants and animals. 

Thank You Veterans 

We would like to invite active and retired military to join us for Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday, November 12 as a token of our gratitude. This reception will be held from 8:30-9:15 in the Woodburn Library. Students and family members of attending military are welcome to join. Please use this form to RSVP to support our planning purposes. 

Save the Date: Thanksgiving Lunch

Our Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for November 21st. Please see the schedule below for students lunch times as the schedule is different for some grade levels. Information about the purchasing lunch and an option to RSVP will be in next weeks newsletter. 

• Kindergarten: 12:35-1:05
• 1st Grade: 11:30-12:00
• 2nd Grade: 1:20-1:50
• 3rd Grade: 1:05-1:35
• 4th Grade: 12:00-12:30
• 5th Grade: 11:45-12:15
• 6th Grade: 11:00-11:30 

 

3rd Graders enjoying the activities at Green Springs Garden! 

PTA: Boxtop Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App (use referral code MGXW5JDO)
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) Double earnings in October! Each new sign up in October with referral code plus submitted receipt earns $10!

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Double earnings during Box Tops Week (October 14-20)! Earn $1.80 more after completing October Challenge (buy 9 Box Tops products)!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

We are wrapping up our Woodburn Elementary PTA Read-a-thon! Visit 99Pledges to access your student's personal donation page. Find your student and share your page with friends and family. Donations can be made as a flat rate or based on minutes read. Reading Logs will be collected on October 31st. 

Our safety patrols were quick to hop in a picture with Chuck-E-Cheese this week when he visited to promote our clean kitchen night! 

Elementary School Language Arts Grading Updates

Our teachers have been hard at work teaching with the new Language Arts curriculum, and we are excited to help all of our students become strong readers and writers! This year we also have new assessments, which is how we check if your student needs extra help with reading and writing, and new Standards of Learning (SOLs).

Because of these changes, we are now teaching all of the Language Arts skills your child needs to know (and checking if they need extra help) throughout the whole school year, instead of different skills each quarter. While these skills will be new to your child in the beginning of the year, the goal is for your child to grow strong in all of their new skills by the end of the year.

This means that when you get your child’s progress report next month, it might look different. Your child’s teacher will give you more information on the new progress reporting and how we’re making sure your child is getting any extra help they might need. You can also find more information on FCPS’ Grading and Reporting webpage.

We will also have new ways for you to help your child practice their reading and writing skills at home. These resources are coming soon!

Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey

FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.

For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.

Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.

For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.

Need to Register for ParentVUE? 

Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey. 

Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).

More from the field trip to the Natural History Museum! 

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Football Players Tackle Literacy
• Tips to Keep Children Safe

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

Follow Us

 

Facebook - @Woodburn ES

Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click here to share with everyone.

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We had a great week learning about Digital Citizenship. On Tuesday our Wildcats showed their school spirit while learning about how digital citizenship connects to our school community. 

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Hi Wildcats,

Thanks to each of you that participated in one form or another in our Digital Citizenship Week. Your attire sparked curiosity in better understanding the benefits (and pitfalls) that come with responsible digital citizenship.

Next week begins with our second Early Release Monday. This is followed by our final eight days of the first academic quarter. And even though every day is a new opportunity to include others, we want to remind all Wildcats that October is Disability History and Awareness Month. This is the perfect opportunity to reflect on how every Wildcat has something to offer our community and how we can include everyone in making our learning and culture of acceptance more vibrant.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Upcoming Events

October 21 - Early Release Monday

October 23 - Clean Kitchen Night at Chuck E Cheese 

October 31 - Last Day of the First Quarter - Early Release - 2:05 PM.                                      Storybook Character Day and Parade

November 1 - Holiday - All Schools & Offices Closed

November 4  - Parent/Teacher Conferences - No School

November 5 - Election Day & Teacher Work Day for Staff - No School

November 11 - Veterans Day - No School

November 14 - PTA Membership Meeting

 

October 21 - Early Release Monday

Monday is our 2nd 3-hr early release. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from our first September 16 Early Release Monday. We are using your responses to our First Early Release Monday as a default. 

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on November 4th. If you have not scheduled a conference yet, please reach out to your child's teacher. Interpretive services can be provided. 

Our pre-k students have created such a sweet community. Students greet each other every morning with a wave, hug, handshake, or high five! 

Storybook Character Day Parade

We are so excited to see our favorite stories come to live on Thursday, October 31st for our annual Storybook Character Day. Students are invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and will have the option to participate in our parade. Due to our early release and lunch schedule, the parade will take place in the morning at 9:45. Families are invited to gather in the bus loop to wave at their Wildcat as they walk by! 

PTA: Boxtop Fundraiser

• Download Box Tops App (use referral code MGXW5JDO)
• Select Woodburn Elementary School, 3401 Hemlock Dr, Falls Church, VA
• Scan and submit a receipt within 14 days of purchase (Ok if no Box Tops products; enter school for sweepstakes)

First time sign up with referral code (MGXW5JDO) + submitted receipt earns $5! ($2.50 your earnings + $2.50 referral earnings) Double earnings in October! Each new sign up in October with referral code plus submitted receipt earns $10!

Each Box Tops product earns $0.10. Double earnings during Box Tops Week (October 14-20)! Earn $1.80 more after completing October Challenge (buy 9 Box Tops products)!

Questions? Contact [email protected]

We wrapped up our Digital Citizenship Week with Pajama Day! It was a cozy day of remembering that we have the right to feel safe and secure online. 

Woodburn Elementary PTA is hoting a Read-a-thon for the month of October! Visit 99Pledges to access your student's personal donation page. Find your student and share your page with friends and family. Donations can be made as a flat rate or based on minutes read. A reading log was sent home in Thursday folders and will be collected on October 31st. 

Disability History and Awareness Month

In Virginia during October, Disability History and Awareness activities provide an opportunity to create greater public awareness for individuals with disabilities, with the goal of full inclusion in our community.

Dressed up for Neon Day while learning about how to reflect on what we learn online. Thanks for participating Wildcats! 

Safeway Immunization Clinics for All FCPS Students 

Safeway Pharmacy will be providing immunizations at Frost Middle School for all FCPS students at no cost on Monday, October 28, from 3-7 p.m.

Transportation options are available.

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are highly encouraged to avoid wait times. A parent or guardian must accompany walk-in students under the age of 19 to provide consent. Learn more about immunization resources and registering in other languages for the Safeway clinic.

Elementary School Clinics

The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for FCPS elementary students on limited early release Mondays at their district offices. All school-required immunizations will be offered at no cost. Call 703-246-7100 to make your appointment.

FCPS News: In Case You Missed It 

• In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
• FCPS Family Orientation
• Community Conversations
• Immunization Clinics

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.  

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