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Hello Shrevewood Family,
We hope everyone had another wonderful week! Our Shrevewood students and teachers continue to remain committed to distance learning and we couldn't be more proud of our efforts as a school community. As you may have heard, some small cohorts of students are beginning to return to schools in person. Our enhanced autism program and ESOL level 1 students will be the first cohort of students who will start back in the building the week of October 26. The School Board and FCPS Leadership team will continue to develop plans for our other cohorts of students. Once those details have been finalized and approved, we will share that information with our Shrevewood community. In the meantime, we will continue to provide an engaging online learning experience for our students.
We appreciate your ongoing support of your children and Shrevewood Elementary School. As always, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Holley or me with any questions or concerns you may have.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Mr. DeSmyter and Ms. Holley
On Monday October 19 all students will work asynchronously. SWES teachers are required to complete a county professional development and will be planning in the morning. All students should log into Google Classroom to access their asynchronous learning for the day. All virtual instruction will continue as normal on Tuesday.
If you have not already done so, please complete the following FCPS forms that we need for all students. Forms can be completed electronically and submitted scanned and emailed to ShrevewoodElem.Attendance@fcps.edu, or drop it by the front office between 9-3.
Health Information and Emergency Care Forms
The Health Information Form and the Emergency Care Information form provide valuable information regarding student health conditions. These forms are critical in the early identification of students who may need healthcare support in the educational environment. Along with the development of Healthcare Plans and Action Plans, the Public Health Nurses utilize the information contained to develop teaching strategies for FCPS staff in order to meet the requirements of Regulation 2104 Health Services-School Health Related Needs.
SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form
Parents and guardians, please review the Student Rights and Responsibilities and related resources at www.fcps.edu/srr. After reviewing the information, fill out the SR&R Parent Acknowledgement Form using this link we have provided. The form must be filled out one time per student.Printed copies of the Family Guide as well as the translated version of the document will not be available until October.
As the school year begins virtually, it is important to remember these forms are required for all students for SY 20-21 and are available for electronic submission by parents via their FCPS 24/7 (Blackboard) accounts within the weCare@school (weCare) module.
AAP Services are in full swing! Everyone is receiving challenge with Critical and Creative Thinking strategy lessons and rigorous experiences through level I services. Level II services are being provided in math and or language arts through small groups and modified assignments for eligible students. Students that are eligible for level III services are meeting with Mrs. Done once a week during Specialized Instruction while also receiving differentiated instruction in the classroom. It is an exciting year for all students to participate in the AAP program!
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Dining for Dollars is back at Ledo Pizza Tuesday, October 20th and Wednesday, October 21st from 5pm-9pm. Take either, or both, nights off from cooking and grab dinner from Ledo Pizza in Falls Church. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Shrevewood PTA. |
We know that the virtual school days are long, and students are building their online stamina. Teachers are working to provide students with screen breaks and movement breaks throughout the day, in addition to their asynchronous time and lunch/recess. Here are a few ideas about how your child could use these break times. We will provide more ideas and resources in future Terragrams!
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Set a timer! Or, be sure you can hear your computer if your teacher has already set a timer (especially if your break is during a class).
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Move! Get away from the computer screen (or any screen) and use the break time to move your body.
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Get outside! If you can, try an outdoor activity.
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Brain break! Try an off-screen activity to refocus and re-energize.
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Move!
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Get outside!
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Brain break!
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ABC’s of Body Breaks
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Take a fall nature walk. Walk outside for 10-15 minutes. How many different color leaves can you find and collect?
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Find a deck of cards. Sort the cards into a pattern
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Create a new card game to share with your family.
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Listen to a favorite song or two. Have a dance party!
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Grab your lunch, a book, and a blanket. Find a spot to eat lunch & enjoy some outdoor reading time.
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Act of kindness: See if you can help someone with a job they need done.
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Visit GoNoodle and choose 3 (or more) of your favorite videos to get moving!
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Race… but try not to run! Instead, choose a different type of walk like skipping or a crab walk!
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Do an arts and crafts project with materials you have around you. What can you create?
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The “Go Paperless” option is now available to all ES parents to allow them to only receive online progress reports starting the first quarter of SY 20/21. This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the progress reports for ES students and report cards for secondary students. To take advantage of the paperless options, parents and/or guardians will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless" All parents and/or guardians who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed progress reports. The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all their associated students, no matter what school level. If the associated parent and/or guardian has already selected “Go Paperless” for their secondary student, the option will now apply to any ES siblings as well.
The PTA is happy to help the Shrevewood community connect via our online directory, which is powered by AtoZ Connect. The directory makes it easy to connect with other Shrevewood families and Shrevewood staff. To ensure we have the most up-to-date information for your family, please check your inbox and spam folder for an email with the subject line, “Verify your directory information,” and follow the directions provided there. If you have not received an email, please contact our directory chair, Lara Fabiano at Shrevewooddirectory@gmail.com, and she will assist you. Thank you!
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Thursdays, October 2020 - April 2021 10:00 a.m – 11:30 a.m.
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6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the PRC brings you this series of webinars. This series will provide families with strategies and positive supports to help encourage social, emotional, and behavioral growth. For more information about each session visit: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
- Thursday, October 22, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: Prevention Strategies and Teaching Self-Control
- Thursday, November 19, 2020: Challenging Behaviors: ABCs of Behavior & How to Respond
- Thursday, December 17, 2020: All Behavior Happens for a Reason: Behavior as Communication
- Thursday, January 21, 2021: Strategies for Increasing Replacement Behaviors
- Thursday, February 18, 2021: Teaching your Child to Follow Directions
- Thursday, March 18, 2021: Effectively Communicating with Your Child
- Thursday, April 22, 2021: Minimizing Prompts and Maximizing Your Child’s Independence Encouraging Positive Behaviors at Home: A Behavioral Support Series for Families Register online NOW: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
Parent Technology Help Desk
833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS)
Parent and Student Technology Support Portal
Shrevewood Virtual Learning Webpage
FCPS Assistance from a Distance
FCPS Parent Resource Center
FCPS Return to School
FCPS Food Resources
FCPS Mental Health
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