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1st Grade students are lined up and ready to go into music! 

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Hi Wildcats,

This week we were pleased to have one of the FCPS centrally-based photographers strolling through the halls of Woodburn. You might notice a few additional photos in this News You Choose, spotting engaging and joyful expressions on our Wildcats. Those delightful expressions can consistently be traced to the bonds that our kiddos have with one another and stewards of the school that care so much about their engagement and progress. As Back to School Night approaches, know that we are excited to showcase all of the wonderful nuisances and charms that 3401 Hemlock holds each day.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Beginning of Year Events

September 16 - Monday Early Release 

September 17 - Clean Kitchen Night Silver Diner Merrifield 

September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm

September 19 - Lunch Food Truck - DC Slices

September 27 - Hat Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness 

3-Hour Early Release

Monday will be our first 3-Hour Early Release. Thank you for informing us of your plans for your student that day. If you have not submitted your response yet, please do so by completing this form. 

We will hold two dismissal times, one at 1:05 for students electing to go home and one at our normal 4:05 dismissal time. FCPS transportation is being provided for both. 

Schools have been made aware that SACC will be available beginning in October for 3-Hour Early Release Monday's.

We are writers! Kindergarten students find a comfortable spot to write. 

Back to School Night

Our annual Back to School Night is this coming Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-7:30pm.  Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and learn important detailed information about academic outcomes for each subject, expectations for the school year, support for students, communication methods for parents, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for your family conference at the end of the quarter. 

Doors will open at 6:00pm and families will be invited to join their grade levels designated room. Staff will be available to provide directions along the way. 

Session 1: 6:05-6:40

Session 2: 6:45-7:15 

A bus will be provided from Fairmont Gardens main office entrance (4137 Wadsworth Ct.) to Woodburn at 5:40pm and will depart from Woodburn at 7:30pm.

Region 2 Listening Session

Margaret Barnes, Executive Principal for Region 2, will be at Woodburn on behalf of the FCPS Region 2 Leadership Team during Back to School Night on Wedesday, September 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM to hear what families would like to share about selecting the next principal for Woodburn. As with all principal panels, every parent or caregiver can provide input.  Ms. Barnes will be at a table in the cafeteria. Please feel free to stop by her table and share.

5th grade students engaged in meaningful conversation this week during their math block. 

Update Your Child's Immunization Records

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

Beginning of the Year Assessments

Beginning of the year assessments have begun. Please view below to find out when students will be completing the iReady assessment. For grade levels with two dates listed, students will begin testing on the first day and are likely to finish. In the case that they have not completed the assessment, they will have the opportunity to continue testing the next day. This is to encourage students to take their time when completing each assessment. 

Upcoming iReady Schedule

  G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 Math

Sept 19

Sept 20

Sept 17

Spet 18

Sept 12

Sept 13

Sept 24

Sept 25

Sept 19

 

Sept 16

 

Reading N/A N/A

Sept 5

Sept 6

Sept 17

Sept 18

Sept 12

 

Sept 11

 

 

Additional assessments are utilized to monitor student progress throughout the year.  Visit the FCPS Website to learn more about assessments in each grade level.

Our rock wall has been a great addition to our physical education classes. 2nd grade students are seen smiling as they climbed this week. 

National Hispanic Heritage Month

From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Attendance Matters  When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.

Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow! 

2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 30.

Students are seen enjoying a graphic novel during reading. 

Clean Kitchen Night and Food Truck

The PTA is at it again organizing some of our favorite events! Consider taking a break from cooking and support Woodburn at Silver Diner in Merrifield on Tuesday, September 17. Don't forget to mention Woodburn when you order! 

Monthly Food Trucks are back! Although organized as a fun, lunch alternative for staff, all are welcome to stop by the bus loop the grab a bite on your lunch break. Although not a PTA fundraiser, this is something everyone looks forward to! DC Slices will be parked in the bus loop on Thursday, September 19 during lunch. 

PTA Spirit Wear

The sale of Woodburn spirit wear directly supports a wide range of enriching programs and events that benefit our children. This school year, the PTA plans to contribute $30K+ toward school field trips. PTA programming also includes funding that supports Raise a Reader!, teacher/staff appreciation, and more!

Visit customink.com/fundraising/woodburn-elementary-spirit-wear

Questions? Contact the spirit wear coordinator at [email protected]

Place your order by September 27th. Items will be delivered to classroom teachers and are scheduled to be sent home with your student in late October.

Visit woodburnpta.givebacks.com/store to become a PTA member.

Student Monitor and Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff.  These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $17.88/hr

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

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FCPS Cares

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2nd grade students are learning how to work together in PE using a fun activity with the parachute! 

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Dear Wildcats,

Thank you to all of the families that have been responsive on so many levels. Whether you’re donated extra supplies toward a classroom, joined us for our first PTA meeting of the school year, returned forms and papers that help structure our plans, or just wrote a kind message to one of your favorite Wildcats, we appreciate how you’ve helped us start this year with joy and purpose.

We want to thank all of our Wildcats who have participated in each of our first two safety drills, one fire drill and one lockdown drill. Their ability to navigate their habits with precision, knowing that safety is the #1 priority for everyone, is a testament to their attention to detail and care for each other. We are quite fortunate to have such a vibrant community.

Enjoy your weekend and thank you for all you do.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Beginning of Year Events

September 9 - Community Conversations with Dr. Reid, 6:30-7:30

September 11 - National Day of Service/Patriot Day

September 16 - Monday Early Release 

September 17 - Clean Kitchen Night Silver Diner Merrifield 

September 18 - Lunch Food Truck - DC Slices 

September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm

3-Hour Early Release

RESPONSE NEEDED: Each Woodburn Elementary family received this link regarding our upcoming 3-hour early release days. Please remember to complete one form for each child. While we anticipate that most students will go home after school, we understand that some families may need additional support with childcare on these days.  Completing this form will allow us to coordinate care on these days

The scheduled Early Release Mondays are:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

Update Your Child's Immunization Records

Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office. 

Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:  

• A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
• A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
• A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.

Find more information on immunizations. 

Students participate in the "Shoe Greeting" for Morning Meeting!

Back to School Night

Woodburn is excited to invite you to our annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-7:30pm.  Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and learn important detailed information about academic outcomes for each subject, expectations for the school year, support for students, communication methods for parents, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for your family conference at the end of the quarter. 

Session 1: 6:05-6:35

Session 2: 6:45-7:15 

A bus will be provided from Fairmont Gardens main office entrance (4137 Wadsworth Ct.) to Woodburn at 5:40pm and will depart from Woodburn at 7:30pm.

Margaret Barnes, our Region 2 Executive Principal, will be joining us at Back to School Night to connect with families as well. She will be located in the cafeteria and would love to connect with you about the current Principal Search.  

Beginning of the Year Assessments

Beginning of the year assessments have begun. Please view below to find out when students will be completing the iReady assessment. For grade levels with two dates listed, students will begin testing on the first day and are likely to finish. In the case that they have not completed the assessment, they will have the opportunity to continue testing the next day. This is to encourage students to take their time when completing each assessment. 

Upcoming iReady Schedule

  G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 Math

Sept 19

Sept 20

Sept 17

Spet 18

Sept 12

Sept 13

Sept 24

Sept 25

Sept 19

 

Sept 16

 

Reading N/A N/A

Sept 5

Sept 6

Sept 17

Sept 18

Sept 12

 

Sept 11

 

 

Additional assessments are utilized to monitor student progress throughout the year.  Visit the FCPS Website to learn more about assessments in each grade level.

Community Helpers Needed!

Our kindergarten team is planning a community helpers unit the week of November 6th. They are looking for community members who are willing to share a little bit about what they do! Some examples are dentists, farmers, fire fighters, sheriffs, plumbers, chefs, doctors, nurses, hair stylists, auto mechanics, or postal carriers. If you, or anybody you know, might be interested in sharing with our Kindergarten students, please reach out to Mari Dean at [email protected].

Our students LOVE hanging out and playing games on PTA nights. 

Woodburn PTA 

We had a great turnout for our first PTA meeting. Thank you to all who joined us both in person and online. PTA meeting slides as well as Principal Updates have been made available on our school website. 

As of 9/4/24, we have 75 registered PTA members. 23 Teachers/Staff and 52 Parents/Families. Help us reach our goal of 180 members! 

Looking to join? Visit our membership webpage! 

September 11: National Day of Service / Patriot Day

With the upcoming 23rd anniversary of September 11, FCPS acknowledges the loss of life, the heroism of our first responders, and the resilience of our country. The September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, also called Patriot Day, is a chance to reflect and act in service to others to honor those who were injured or lost their lives that day.

All FCPS students are encouraged to participate in service learning as it supports Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes and social and emotional learning (SEL) skills. Woodburn staff will be touching on this topic and support our learners with their awareness and service for a better tomorrow.

2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 30.

Make Every Day Count! The Importance of Attendance

As we head into September, we would like to focus on the importance of regular school attendance. September is Attendance Awareness Month. The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance web page for tips and strategies

As you plan upcoming trips and other family events, please remember the importance of sending your child to school every day. Review the FCPS School Year Calendar and try to plan any time away during breaks from school.

Learn how families can help form good attendance habits.

Students love exploring using kinetic sand!

Lightspeed Parent Report

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Community Conversations with Superintendent Dr. Reid

Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid invites you to share your questions or concerns regarding Fairfax County Public Schools. Your voice matters! Community Conversations will be held this Fall 6:30-7:30 p.m. The next conversation is this Monday, September 9 at Holmes Middle School.

Student Monitor and Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff.  These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $17.88/hr

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.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 | Web |  Facebook | Twitter

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This proud big brother is excited to have his sister joining our the Wildcat family! 

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Dear Wildcats,

We are so impressed with how quickly our students acclimated back into the building. It's like they never left Hemlock Drive. Part of that familiarity comes from how teachers and staff keep our mission and goals centered on student success.

At Woodburn, we follow a “Responsive Classroom” approach, which is a student-centered, social, and emotional learning design that creates safe, interactive and engaging classrooms communities for both students and teachers. At the beginning of the year, a large focus for our teachers and staff is building relationships with the goal to sustain and grow these relationships both with structure and organically. You won’t hear us talk about the “rules of the classroom” but rather, the community we’re looking to cultivate.

Woodburn is fortunate to have it’s first ever Early Childhood Inclusion Program up-and-running this week. We couldn’t be more fortunate to have Ms. Marisa LaPiana captaining this work. The connection with our littlest learners is key to helping them get the start they need for an enriching educational journey. They represent the joy and spirit in all of our Wildcats. We want to thank you for making this August a month to remember. We’re looking forward to more adventures in September and beyond.

Together We Grow,

Kelley and Matt

Beginning of Year Events

September 5 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-8:00pm

September 16 - Monday Early Release 

September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm

Calendar Reminder

Don't forget! There is no school on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day weekend! We'll see you Tuesday! 

3-Hour Early Release

Each Woodburn Elementary family received this link regarding our upcoming 3-hour early release days. Please remember to complete one form for each child. While we anticipate that most students will go home after school, we understand that some families may need additional support with childcare on these days.  Completing this form will allow us to coordinate care on these days

The scheduled Early Release Mondays are:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

Safety Drills

Schools are required by the state of Virginia to conduct safety drills within the first 20 days of school. Today, students and staff did a super job executing our first fire drill. We will have another fire drill in the next two weeks. 

We are also required to hold a lockdown drill at the beginning of the first and second semesters. Our first lockdown drill will be on September 5 (preK and kindergarten students will not participate in the fall lockdown).  Additional information about the FCPS lockdown drill program to include parent tips and FAQs can be found on the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response web page. 

Our first bus evacuation drill will be during the week of September 16.

6th grades took the Hula Hut Architect challenge to the next level! Mr. Shirley shared that this is the highest Hula Hut he's ever seen! 

Back to School Night

Woodburn is excited to invite you to our annual Back to School Night on Thursday, September 18 from 6:00-7:30pm.  Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and learn important detailed information about academic outcomes for each subject, expectations for the school year, support for students, communication methods for parents, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for your family conference at the end of the quarter.

A bus will be provided from Fairmont Gardens main office entrance (4137 Wadsworth Ct.) to Woodburn at 5:40pm and will depart from Woodburn at 7:30pm.

Beginning of the Year Assessments

Information about our beginning of the year assessments will be sent in today's Thursday folder. Students in grades K-6 accessing the standards of learning will participate in a series of assessments in the areas of reading, spelling, and math. Results will be available in SIS ParentVue later this fall. We are finalizing our fall assessment schedule and will share additional information next week. 

• iReady Reading: Grades 3-6; additional diagnostic assessments may be given based on initial iReady score 
  • 3rd Grade is scheduled to complete iReady Reading on September 5 and 6 due to additional assessment requirements
• iReady Math: Grades 1-6
• VALLSS Literacy Assessment: PreK-2 and select 3rd graders 
• Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program: Pre-K and Kindergarten assessment in math.

Additional assessments are utilized to monitor student progress throughout the year.  Visit the FCPS Website to learn more about assessments in each grade level.

Community Helpers Needed!

Our kindergarten team is planning a community helpers unit the week of November 6th. They are looking for community members who are willing to share a little bit about what they do! Some examples are dentists, farmers, fire fighters, sheriffs, plumbers, chefs, doctors, nurses, hair stylists, auto mechanics, or postal carriers. If you, or anybody you know, might be interested in sharing with our Kindergarten students, please reach out to Mari Dean at [email protected].

Join us for our first PTA Meeting!

Our first PTA meeting will be held next Thursday, September 5th, here in the Woodburn Cafeteria! Join us for dinner from 6:30-7:00 with our first PTA meeting to follow from 7:00-8:00. All are welcome to attend. A virtual option will also be available and sent to families next week. Childcare and spanish-language translation will be provided. Looking to join? Visit our membership webpage! 

Our Pre-K students are loving exploring different materials for play!

Emergency Care and Health Forms

Emergency Care Forms and Health Forms will be sent home in Thursday folders today. Please update these forms and return to your student's teacher.

Update Your Child's Immunizations Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. 

Additional Reminders

• Don't forget to log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to easily back to school forms and checklists! 
• Report absences one of the following ways: 
  • Through SIS ParentVUE
  • Call the school attendance line at 703-641-8282
  • Email [email protected] sharing your child’s name and reason for absence

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

We are readers! Students across the building worked this week to build their reading stamina. 

2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 30.

Lightspeed Parent Report

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Student Monitor and Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff.  These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $17.88/hr

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.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 | Web |  Facebook | Twitter

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Students enjoyed the beautiful weather this week at recess!

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Dear Wildcats,

We have a vibrant community here at Woodburn and you can feel the spirit of community throughout the building during this first week. Students have been enthusiastically reuniting with their classmates, friends and teachers, a heartwarming reminder of the impact each Wildcat is making. You would be quite pleased with how well our Wildcats have smoothly transitioned to the new year, with smiles, questions and energy abound.

We want to thank all of the families for making the start of the school year so smooth. Your action, willingness to support and encouragement have served as a great springboard for our year. As we head into Week Two, please know how grateful we are for your collaborative approach to the kids' learning and engagement. 

Together We Grow, 

Kelley and Matt

Beginning of Year Events

August 29 - WILDCAT Spirit Day

September 5 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-8:00pm

Stepmber 16 - Monday Early Release 

September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm

Wildcat Spirit Day!

Join us on August 29th for our first Spirit Day! Students are encouraged to wear Woodburn Gear OR Green to show their school spirit! 

Calendar Reminder

Don't forget! There is no school on Friday, August 30th and Monday, September 2nd for Labor Day weekend! 

3-Hour Early Release

Each Woodburn Elementary family received this link last week regarding our upcoming 3-hour early release days. Please remember to complete one form for each child. While we anticipate that most students will go home after school, we understand that some families may need additional support with childcare on these days.  Completing this form will allow us to coordinate care on these days

The scheduled Early Release Mondays are:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

No computer, no problem! Students enjoyed playing a game of BINGO during their first technology lesson! 

Update Your Child's Immunizations Records

Please check with your healthcare provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up-to-date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school. 

You can check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to a school’s front office. 

If your child needs a vaccine, please make an appointment with your healthcare provider, visit the Fairfax County Health Department website for a list of child immunization clinics, or access other local services. If needed, families may also provide other immunization documentation including a healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption or a notarized Religious Exemption Form. 

Find more information on immunizations on the FCPS website. 

SIS ParentVue

Log in to your SIS ParentVUE account to easily back to school forms and checklists!  

Update Contact Information

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from our school and FCPS by adding your cell phone number and email to SIS ParentVUE. To update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen, then click the “Online Verification/Update” icon. 

Parents/caregivers who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account should print and complete the Emergency Care Information Form (PDF) and submit it to our front office

Complete Permission Forms

Families can now easily give permission for their children to access a variety of school resources through the Parent Digital Consent system. This online tool can be accessed using your SIS ParentVUE account. You can easily opt your child in or out of resources including online educational tools, school counseling services, and tutoring services. You may also change how your student’s information is managed.

Visit the Parent Digital Consent webpage to access the system. Watch this video to see how to use the tool. 

Submit Absences

Parents/caregivers can submit up to two full-day absences through SIS ParentVUE. Log in and click “Report Absence.” Absences longer than two days, partial day absences, and changes of transportation should still be reported to our front office. 

Don’t Have a SIS ParentVUE Account Yet? Contact our front office for an activation code and follow the directions on the SIS ParentVUE Account webpage.

5th Graders showing what they can build with a box of legos! 

School Communication

Woodburn works hard to maintain ongoing communication with families. Information is shared in the following ways:

• Talking Points (families are encouraged to download the Talking Points app)
• Weekly Thursday Folders
• Weekly newsletters from administration (families must enroll in News You Choose)
• eNotify emails and text messages (families automatically enrolled)
• Staff also communicate via phone and email

Attendance Reporting

Daily attendance is critical to student success and achievement. Families have a huge influence on students when it comes to attendance. We understand that students may be absent and ask that you notify the school of your child’s absence in one of the following ways:

• Report the absence in ParentVue
• Call the school attendance line at 703-641-8282
• Email [email protected] sharing your child’s name and reason for absence

Families will be contacted if a student absence is not reported. This communication will be delivered in the form of an automated phone call after 10:30 each day.

Cafeteria and Meal Information

• You may place money, cash or check, in your student’s account at our Open House.  This money can be used to purchase breakfast ($1.75) and lunch ($3.25). If paying by check, please make your check payable to Woodburn Food Service.  You may also prepay online at www.MySchoolBucks.com using a credit card.

Families can apply for Free and Reduced Lunch. For faster processing, parents can submit an application electronically at www.myschoolapps.com. If an email address is provided, notification will be e-mailed regarding approval and no paper copy will be mailed.

Lightspeed Parent Report

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites their child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Student Monitor and Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff.  These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $16.85/hr

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

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Students met their teacher during our annual Welcome Walk and had a blast outside during our Open House.

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Dear Woodburn Community,

We have arrived, Wildcats. Ring in the new, cherish the old and know that we pledge to do everything we can to make this a year to remember.

We have missed our Wildcats and cannot wait to begin another year of learning together. Through all of the twists, turns and celebrations that we will have during our 70th year as a school, we will remain steadfast in providing a Caring Culture, High-Quality Instruction, and a Collaborative Approach to maintaining a student-centered environment. Thanks go out to each of you for an impacting our start to the year. Your warmth, focus and attention to detail have been outstanding. Below you will find information to help you prepare for the start of the school year. We look forward to being together and can’t wait to get started.

Together We Grow, 

Matt Salerno, Acting Principal

Kelley Dauberman, Assistant Principal

Beginning of Year Events

August 19 - 1st Day of 2024-2025 School Year!

September 5 - PTA Meeting, 6:30-8:00pm

September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm

First Day of School First Day Photos

We want to see your first day photos!  Please email our School Based Technology Specialist, Ally Inverso at [email protected], any photos that you are comfortable with us sharing on our social media platforms.  Let's celebrate the start of a new year together!

Student Arrival

Students will be greeted at the entrance and will walk directly to their class. Students  Many staff will be greeting our students and can assist them to class. Families will not be permitted to walk their student to their classroom on the first day. This is to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and community

Arrival and Dismissal Information Arrival begins at 9:05 am.  The school day begins at 9:20 am.  Dismissal begins at 4:05 pm.  Kiss and Ride

Families who drive their child to school will receive their Kiss and Ride number on the first day. We appreciate your patience as the kiss & ride line might be slow during the first few days of school. 

Walkers

Families who walk their child to and from school are to meet their child at the main entrance.  Please stand clear of the main doors so that we can help students exit in an orderly manner. 

Bus Riders

We appreciate your patience and understanding if the bus arrives a few minutes early or late during the first few days of school.  The drivers are figuring out their new routes. 

3-Hour Early Release

Each Woodburn Elementary family will be receiving a link regarding our upcoming 3-hour early release days. Please remember to complete one form for each child. While we anticipate that most students will go home after school, we understand that some families may need additional support with childcare on these days.  Completing this form will allow us to coordinate care on these days

The scheduled Early Release Mondays are:

• September 16
• October 21
• November 18
• February 10
• March 10
• April 21
• May 12

Welcome to Woodburn!

We are excited for you to meet and connect with new staff that will be joining our Woodburn community this coming school year.  

• Jessica Aninon, 5th Grade Teacher
• Mark Baah, Assistant Building Supervisor
• Alan Bangura, 6th Grade Teacher
• Lisa Bates, Special Education Teacher
• Kameron Cummings, School Counselor
• Kevin Hasenecz, Part-Time PE Teacher
• Caroline Kinney, Special Education Instructional Assistant
• Doralys Martinez, Part-Time FLES Teacher
• Haley North, 3rd Grade Teacher
• Michael Secci, Band Teacher
• Tuyen Vu, 1st Grade Teacher

School Hours and Transportation 

• 9:20 a.m. – 4:05 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Students are to be in class and ready to learn by 9:20 a.m.
• Walkers and car riders may arrive at school starting at 9:05 a.m.  Woodburn staff is not available to supervise students before this time. 
• Dismissal begins at 4:05 p.m.
• Bus routes and stops will be available at Open House.

First Day Packets

Welcome Back! Please review all back to school information and complete necessary forms.

Included:

• School hours/important phone numbers
• PTA Membership Information
• FAMIS Healthcare information
• Free and Reduced-Price Meal Information
• School Health Room Information
• Title 1 Information
• Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, etc. Opt-Out
• Identification of Military Connected Students (Return if applicable)
• Homeless Student Referral (Return if applicable)

The following forms can be completed electronically.  

The Parent Digital Consent System is where parents and guardians will access all beginning of year required and optional forms. Log in to the PDCS using your ParentVue username and password. Once you are logged in, you will see an overview of your child's consent forms. To review or update a form, simply click on it. The forms included are: 

• Required:
  • Digital Resource Consent: Digital Tools used by schools that require parent consent
  • Parent Retest Permission (Grades 3-6 ONLY): Allows students to retake state assessments if recommended by their school
• Optional: (students are automatically opted in to the following items so you must log in and opt out if preferred)
  • Fairfax County Youth Survey – Elementary
  • Family Life Education
  • FCPS Issued Laptop
  • Objection to Release of Directory Information (including photographs)
  • Release of Student Information to Outside Organizations
  • SEL Screener Participation
  • School Counseling 
  • VarisyTutors.com

These forms can be completed online.  If we do not receive them, paper copies will be sent home during the first week of school. 

• • • Health Form (https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se71.pdf)
    • Emergency Care Information (https://www.fcps.edu/sites/default/files/media/forms/se3.pdf)

School Communication

Woodburn works hard to maintain ongoing communication with families. Information is shared in the following ways:

• Talking Points (families are encouraged to download the Talking Points app)
• Weekly Thursday Folders
• Weekly newsletters from administration (families must enroll in News You Choose)
• eNotify emails and text messages (families automatically enrolled)
• Staff also communicate via phone and email

Attendance Reporting

Daily attendance is critical to student success and achievement. Families have a huge influence on students when it comes to attendance. We understand that students may be absent and ask that you notify the school of your child’s absence in one of the following ways:

• Report the absence in ParentVue
• Call the school attendance line at 703-641-8282
• Email [email protected] sharing your child’s name and reason for absence

Families will be contacted if a student absence is not reported. This communication will be delivered in the form of an automated phone call after 10:30 each day.

Cafeteria and Meal Information

• You may place money, cash or check, in your student’s account at our Open House.  This money can be used to purchase breakfast ($1.75) and lunch ($3.25). If paying by check, please make your check payable to Woodburn Food Service.  You may also prepay online at www.MySchoolBucks.com using a credit card.

Families can apply for Free and Reduced Lunch. For faster processing, parents can submit an application electronically at www.myschoolapps.com. If an email address is provided, notification will be e-mailed regarding approval and no paper copy will be mailed.

Student Monitors and Cafeteria Hostess Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff.  These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $16.85/hr

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Instagram - @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

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Dear Woodburn Families, 

We miss our Wildcats and hope you have been enjoying summer and staying cool. Our building is buzzing with summer programs and our custodians are hard at work deep cleaning the school.

We had a great kindergarten playdate yesterday morning and have two more scheduled. Dates for upcoming playdates and other back-to-school events can be found below. Mark your calendar now!

Our next newsletter will be shared in early August. We will introduce new staff and share more about the upcoming school year.  Stay well! 

Together We Grow, 

Katy and Kelley

Summer Events

July 23 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Woodburn, 10am

July 30 - K-3 Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30pm

August 6th-8th - JumpStart (rising kindergartners)

August 15 - Welcome Walk and Open House

August 19 - 1st Day of 2024-2025 School Year!

Summer Office Hours

Please call or reach out to us with any questions you have. Our office is open 9-12, Monday through Friday. You can reach us at 703-641-8200.

Save the Date!

The 2024-2025 school year is right around the corner.  We are excited to start the year with our annual Welcome Walk and Open House events.  Mark your calendar now!  More information will be shared in early August. 

Welcome Walk:  August 15, 10:00-12:00pm

Open House:  August 15, 3:00-4:30pm

2024-2025 School Supply List

Our 2024-2025 school supply list is now available. The complete list can be viewed on our school website and by clicking on the link below. 

2024-2025 Woodburn School Supply List

Kindergarten Registration  

Have you registered your child for kindergarten? Do you have a neighbor or friend who might still need to register their child? It isn't too late, register now!  

Please contact the main office at 703-641-8200 or email Jackie Garcia at [email protected]. 

Registering now guarantees your child access to our summer Jumpstart program!

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at [email protected] or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $16.85/hr

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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Woodburn Families, 

Today we celebrate the end of another incredible school year! Our Wildcats have so much to be proud of as they reflect on their learning and growth. Most importantly, our students have stayed curious, kind, and silly. Each student is part of a larger Wildcat community that is close to our hearts. 

In service of our students and community, teachers and staff remained committed to nurturing our caring culture, providing quality instruction to all students, and working collaboratively. These pillars guided our work this year and we could not have done it without your partnership and support. Thank you!

Over the summer we plan to stay connected through our Instagram and Facebook accounts. You are also welcome to contact us directly with any questions.

We hope summer break brings you and your family joy.  

Together We Grow, 

Katy and Kelley

Summer Events

July 16 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Fairmont Gardens, 10am

July 23 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Woodburn, 10am

July 30 - K-3 Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30pm

August 6th-8th - JumpStart (rising kindergartners)

August 15 - Welcome Walk and Open House

August 19 - 1st Day of 2024-2025 School Year!

Eco-Club Conservation Message

The Eco-Club at Woodburn painted one of our storm drains with a conservation message through the FCPS Get2Green program. Their work serves as a great reminder to protect watersheds and clean up our spills. 

Thank you, Ms. D'Cruz and the Eco-Club!

4th Quarter Progress Reports

4th quarter progress reports will be sent home with your child today. Any items not brought home by students will be kept in the office for families to pick-up. Please call the school prior to picking up student belongings. The main office can be reached at 703-641-8200.

Woodburn Community Meeting - Principal Selection Process

The principal selection process for the next leader of Woodburn Elementary School is beginning. Your engagement and input in this process is tremendously important in helping select the next leader for the Woodburn Elementary School community. Region 2 Assistant Superintendent, Megan Vroman, invites you to attend a virtual staff and community meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 6:00 PM.  The Zoom link has been shared with families via email. Spanish translation will be provided. 

Summer Office Hours

Our hours over the summer will be as follows:

9:00-12:00, Monday - Friday

The office will be closed for holidays on June 17th, June 19th, and July 2nd - 8th. 

2024-2025 School Supply List

Our 2024-2025 school supply list is now available. The list will be sent home with progress reports and uploaded onto our website. It can also be viewed using the link below. 

2024-2025 Woodburn School Supply List

Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

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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Woodburn Families, 

We are wrapping up our final full week of school and the building is buzzing! This week, grade levels held various celebrations of learning and engaged in fun culminating activities. Yesterday, we celebrated the graduating class of 2024 as Wildcat alumni walked the Woodburn halls, and last night we kept our $10,000 promise and slept on the roof! Thank you to all who joined us for our goodnight story.

Today all grade levels will participate in a Wildcat favorite, Field Day! Thank you, teachers and families, for planning wonderful end of year celebrations. More fun to come next week! 

Together We Grow, 

Katy and Kelley

Upcoming Events

TODAY - Field Day!

June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion

June 12 - Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

July 16 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Fairmont Gardens, 10am

July 23 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Woodburn, 10am

July 30 - K-3 Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30pm

August 6th-8th - JumpStart (rising kindergartners)

August 15 - Welcome Walk and Open House

August 19 - 1st Day of 2024-2025 School Year!

Well Wishes

Each year, we celebrate staff that will be taking on new adventures outside of Woodburn. Staff departing have shared messages below. We are grateful for the many ways they have served our community and will miss working alongside them. As we say, "Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat."

Patricia Deale, Special Education Department Chair

After two years of being the Special Education Department Chair at Woodburn, I will be transitioning to a new position in the county as a Special Education Instructional Mentor Coach. I am excited to continue to share my love for special education with new special education teachers as they enter the teaching world.

Victoria Meshanko, 3rd Grade Teacher

After 11 years in the classroom, I have decided to transition to supporting teachers and students with behavior, procedures, and routines at a school in need. Woodburn has been a wonderful home for the last 5 years. I have made so many amazing friendships and have felt love and support from the community and school. I will miss all the smiling, growing students who have passed through my door and passed me in the hallway. This school and community are doing the right work. ❤️

Estefani Pierola, 1st Grade Teacher

I have loved being back and teaching first grade at Woodburn this year. I will not be teaching next school year. The students at this school are amazing and hold a special place in my heart.

Chelsea Raineri, PE Teacher

As a first year teacher, Woodburn has held a special place in my heart. Our students, your children, have taught me more then I could’ve ever imagined and I will forever be grateful to have gotten to help them learn and grow into better versions of themselves. As I venture to working at the High School level, I will be sure to take what I have learned to help elevate the stage and create opportunities for my new students. A HUGE shout out to our administrative team and of course Mr. Shirley for guiding me on this journey to be the best I can be for your children. GO WILDCATS!!

Lizzy Waxler, ESOL Teacher

Hello Woodburn Community! It has been an honor to work with you and your students for the past three years. Next year, my journey continues at Poe Middle School, where I will be teaching 6th grade ESOL math.

Parent Volunteers Needed for the 6th Grade “Graduation” Party

Our 6th-grade wildcats are graduating this year! To celebrate, we are throwing a party from 1 to 4 p.m. on June 10th! We will have pizza, ice cream, lawn games, bracelet making, and kickball. 

If you are a 6th-grade parent and would like to volunteer to help, please sign up here.

Summer Office Hours

Our hours over the summer will be as follows:

9:00-12:00, Monday - Friday

The office will be closed for holidays on June 17th, June 19th, and July 2nd - 8th. 

2024-2025 School Supply List

Our 2024-2025 school supply list is now available. The list will be sent home with progress reports and uploaded onto our website. It can also be viewed using the link below. 

2024-2025 Woodburn School Supply List

Library Books Due

All library books are now overdue. Students’ overdue notices were sent in yesterday's Thursday folder. Please make every effort to help your student locate and return these books, or contact the main office at 703-641-8200 for replacement options. 

Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.

FCPS News

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

• End-of-Year Reminders
• Summer Resources
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders

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

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

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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Woodburn Families, 

The end of the year is so close and there is much to celebrate. We hope you will join our Countdown to Summer spirit week! Additionally, more information about end of year happenings and grade level celebrations can be found below. 

I hope you received my communication yesterday about my decision to step down as principal to focus on growing my own family. Thank you again for the journey we have shared. I look forward to a strong end to the year. 

Together We Grow,

Katy 

Upcoming Events

June 3 - Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6 - TJ Library Visits

June 7 - Field Day

June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion

June 12 - Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

End of Year Grade Level Celebrations

Each grade level will be hosting an end of year celebration. Classroom teachers will share more information with families. 

Grade

Date and Time

Kindergarten

June 11 - 12:15-1:45

1st Grade

June 6 - 2:55-3:55

2nd Grade

June 5- 11:30-1:00

3rd Grade

June 5- 2:00-4:00

4th Grade

June 10 - 10:00-11:30

5th Grade

June 11 - 10:00-11:50

6th Grade

June 10 - 1:00-4:00 

Summer Events

Mark your calendars! 

July 16 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Fairmont Gardens, 10am

July 23 - Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Woodburn, 10am

July 30 - K-3 Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30pm

August 6th-8th - JumpStart (rising kindergartners)

Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.

FSO Arts Integration Showcase Event

On Sunday, June 9th, Woodburn will be participating in the annual FSO Arts Integration Showcase event.  This features Woodburn 3rd and 4th grade student visual art and students are invited to attend an FSO concert afterwards that features music they’ve been learning about in school.  This year students have been working with Rhapsody in Blue and the FSO will also premier a new piece titled Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.  This promises to be a really fun and inspiring event and we hope you will join us.  If you are interested in attending the concert, please email Ms. Ragona,[email protected] and Mr. Kettler, [email protected], to request tickets.  These tickets are being offered for free to our Woodburn community because of our partnership with the FSO.  If possible, please let us know by May 31st if you need tickets! 

Date: Sunday, June 9th

Time: Art Show 3pm, Concert 4pm (show up by 3:30 to pick up tickets)

Location: Center for the Arts GMU Fairfax Campus (4373 Mason Pond Drive)

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

FCPS News

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

• School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
• Online Campus Summer Registration
• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

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

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

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.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042 |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 | Web |  Facebook | Twitter