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Dear Woodburn Families,
I hope this email continues to find you well. Thank you again for the warm welcome back. Dwayne and I have had a busy week together filled with productive conversations about our upcoming school year. I am confident we will make this a great year for our wildcats!
I imagine that you may be feeling challenged by the updates last week from Superintendent Brabrand and the School Board about the return to school plan. I am anxious as well, and also sad to think that I won’t have the opportunity to greet all of our students on August 25th. However, we are stronger together and I feel confident that we will be able to support our students through staying connected and hopeful about the opportunity for learning that lies ahead.
Each of you has been tasked with the important decision of determining how school will look for your child(ren) in the fall. You should have received a letter from Superintendent Brabrand asking you to indicate your preference:
- full-time online instruction (4 days/week)
- in-person instruction with social distancing in the school building (2 days/week)
This choice will be a yearlong commitment. Please note that responses are due by July 10, 2020. If you do not respond, your choice will default to in-person instruction.
I want to do everything I can to support you in making an informed decision. Below you will find details about two upcoming events that will provide further clarification and time to answer any questions you might have. I hope you might consider attending and look forward to seeing many of you this coming Tuesday.
Until then, I wish you a safe and happy 4th of July.
Katy Richman, Principal
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Full-Time Online Instruction
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In-Person Instruction in FCPS School Building with Social Distancing
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Schedule
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All Grade Levels: Four days of direct/interactive instruction (synchronous) per week and one day of independent learning (asynchronous) per week.
Elementary School students receive approximately 2.5 - 3.5 hours per day of direct/interactive instruction (synchronous). Students also receive specialized instruction, as needed, such as ESOL or special education services. The amount of special education service will be determined by IEP teams. Considerations will be given to individualized student needs.
Middle and High School students will follow the school’s daily bell schedule.
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All Grade Levels: At least two full days of instruction in person at school each week. More in-person instruction is possible based on the number of students who choose full-time virtual or if community health conditions and guidance change.
Students will be engaged in independent (asynchronous) learning on the days they are not in the school building.
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Courses
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- All courses required by Virginia standards of learning are offered.
- There is no guarantee that all programs or elective courses will be available.
- General classroom instruction at all levels will feature whole group, small group, and individual support.
- Specialized instruction will be provided, as appropriate, such as ESOL or special education services required by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities.
- Eligible students will have access to the Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Level IV curriculum.
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- All courses required by Virginia standards of learning are offered.
- There is no guarantee that all programs or elective courses will be available.
- General classroom instruction at all levels will feature whole group, small group, and individual support.
- Specialized instruction will be provided, as appropriate, such as ESOL or special education services required by the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities.
- Eligible students will have access to the Advanced Academic Program (AAP) Level IV curriculum.
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Food Services
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Meal service options are under development and an announcement will follow.
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Meals will be available during the week. Grab and go meals will be available on days that students are not in school.
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Transportation
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Not applicable
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Transportation will be available.
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Health Protocols
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Not applicable
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Staff will guide students on health and safety protocols, following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. All staff and students must wear face coverings (as developmentally appropriate) in accordance with CDC guidelines. Schools will provide masks to students unable to provide their own. Six feet of social distancing will be maintained whenever possible.
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Making decisions about returning to school is difficult and you may have questions about what school will look like when it opens.
To help inform your decision, we would like to call your attention to the FCPS town hall planned for July 6th at 6:30 pm. FCPS is also posting answers to frequently asked questions.
On July 7th the PTA will host a welcome back and Q&A about school reopening with Ms. Richman. Please share your questions here. By collecting your questions ahead of time, we hope to track down as many answers as possible. Zoom information is included below.
Please note we are postponing the PTA visioning sessions originally scheduled for July 6th so that parents can focus on the decision about returning to school and, if interested, attend the FCPS townhall. If you have thoughts about PTA priorities and activities for next year, please take our survey.
Meeting Details for July 7th:
6:30 pm (Meeting will be held in Spanish)
7 pm (Meeting will be held in English)
Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79675151828?pwd=M2pjbGxONUg5cjJDZ1UzM2V4cjJjQT09
Meeting ID: 796 7515 1828
Password: 396311
The Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services is excited to announce that registration is now open for #NCSconnects Virtual Summer Camp – a FREE out-of-school time program for students in grades 1-6 and 7-12. This new four-week program is being offered as an alternative to the RECQuest and Teens in Action programs, which were cancelled due to COVID-19. More information can be found here.
The FCPS Office of Intervention and Prevention Services will continue to offer mental wellness consultations throughout the summer. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being or if your child would like to speak with a school psychologist or school social worker, please request a consultation. Our FCPS mental health providers are available to help families get needed support through a 45-minute phone consultation or through secure video conferencing. Appointments are open to all FCPS families.
Consultations are offered in two ways:
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Directly to parents of students in any grade level. This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s social-emotional, behavioral, or academic functioning. Information about community resources will also be made available.
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Directly to students in middle or high school. This consultation provides support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions; as well as academic challenges such as organization, time-management, or adjusting to a new school.
We encourage parents to take advantage of this service. Click here to request a consultation. You may also leave us a message at 571-423-4276.
Summer Learning
We encourage you to take a few minutes to check out our Summer Information Page on our school website. This page features resources available to students throughout the summer in addition to information regarding our Woodburn Summer Continuity of Learning schedule.
Teacher Office Hours
Teacher Office Hours begin NEXT week and will be offered once a week from June 29th-July 31st. As a reminder, students in grades K-6 will receive both a Mathematics and a Language Arts Essentials Summer Practice Book in the mail by the end of June. Digital versions of the books will be posted on the Continuity of Learning Blackboard Page.
If you would like your student to participate in summer office hours, you can register your student by completing the Summer Continuity of Learning form. Once registered, students will receive a secure link to their fcpsschools.net gmail account.
English Language Development
In addition to attending office hours with our grade level teachers, we also are able to provide additional office hours for students to meet with one of our Woodburn ESOL teachers. Students will use their grade level classroom link to access the classes with the exception of 5th and 6th graders who will receive a second link.
Woodburn's Summer Reading Challenge!
Enjoy your break staying healthy, being with family, and reading! Use this summer challenge to help you keep up with your reading. Each day select a box to complete. Once you finish the whole board you can turn it in for a free book.* You can turn in two boards for the whole summer and get 2 free books!* We look forward to seeing all the reading you will do!
Download Summer Challenge Boards
*Email your completed boards to Mrs. Cortes (pecortes@fcps.edu) to receive your free book(s).
 Spanish version below:
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