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Dear Woodburn Families,
A full week of school in the books! This week we enjoyed a visit from poet and author Kalli Dakos. We also began learning about sound judgement, also known as open-mindedness. The Positivity Project defines sound judgement as "You like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and do not jump to conclusions." This is a great character trait to discuss at home.
We have two weeks until the end of the third quarter. Next week we will be sharing more information about our end of quarter spirit week. We can't wait! Enjoy the weekend.
Sincerely,
Katy and Ramona
March 26th - PTA Restaurant Night at Chipotle
March 30th - PTA Outdoor Classroom "Spruce Up" - Painting and More
April 1st-4th - 3rd Quarter Spirit Week
April 4th - End of 3rd Quarter, Drama Club Performance - 6:30 pm
April 5th - Teacher Workday, Kindergarten Orientation - 2:30-4:00 pm
On Thursday, March 28 from 2:30-4:00PM, we will have a surprise visit from renowned cellist Amit Peled and his Peabody Cello Gang. This group of musicians will be visiting Woodburn and performing for students as a flash mob in several different hallway locations throughout the school! There will also be a culminating performance in the gym that all upper grade classes and some lower grade classes will be attending. If you are interested in joining us for the performance in the gym, from 3:10-3:50, please email Mr. Kettler and Mrs. Ragona. We would like to have a rough estimate of how many parents are attending so we can set up enough chairs in advance. We hope to have you join us!
This spring all Woodburn parents will be contacted through email or text message with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This survey is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various issues related to our school. These issues include instructional leadership, school climate, human resources management, organizational management, communication and community relations and professionalism.
The survey will be collected online between March 13 and March 27. When you receive an email or text message from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the survey. Your opinions matter. Thank you for your participation!
Our Kindergarten Orientation will be held on April 5th from 2:30-4:00. More information has been sent home to families about this event. Children who turn 5 before September 30, 2019 may register for Kindergarten and are encouraged to call the main office and setup an appointment with our registrar, Jackie Garcia. We are excited to meet our incoming Wildcats!
Restaurant Night at Chipotle - Tuesday, March 26
Date: Tuesday, March 26
Time: 5-9pm
Address: Chipotle in Mosaic (8191 Strawberry Lane, #4, Falls Church)
Show or mention the Woodburn flyer before you pay so that Woodburn can receive a donation of proceeds from your purchase. (Online orders not included). Chipotle flyers were sent home in Thursday folders and are available on PTA's website and Facebook page.
Spring Enrichment Class Registration Opens!
Online enrollment for Spring before- and after-school enrichment classes is open through April 10. Click here for class schedule and registration link.
Outdoor Classroom: Help Paint the Hardtop
Dates: Saturday March 30 and Saturday April 13
Time: from 8:30 to 11:30 am
Details: The PTA needs volunteers to help paint the hardtop by the playground at Woodburn. Using a stencil, we will paint a 27’ by 16’ map of the United States. We are also planning on painting a 100s chart, a number line, and a map of Virginia. We need volunteers to clean the pavement, help stencil with chalk, and then paint. There will be bagels, coffee, and fruit. Bring the kids for rock painting! If you are interested in joining the fun, please email marykcunningham@gmail.com.
PTA Officer Nominations
The PTA election season is getting underway and we need your help. Consider running for an officer position or nominating someone. Contact Eric Sorensen (eric@principlefitness.com), Jenny Boeder (gouldboeder@aol.com), or Abby Jenkins (abby.jenkins@gmail.com) for more information. Nominations are due by April 23.
Spring Break Art & Sports Camp at Woodburn
(for 2nd-6th grades)
Dates: April 15-18, 2019 (Monday-Thursday; no camp on Friday)
Time: 9am – 2 pm
Cost: $100 per student
Directed by: Billy Shirley (Woodburn PE Teacher) & Nathalie Shirley (Mantua Art Teacher)
Applications accepted only on a first-come, first-served basis for the first 40 students (20 from Woodburn and 20 from Mantua)
Click here for full Spring Break class details and application form.
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