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Dear Woodburn Families,
It has been a whirlwind of a week! We were sad not to welcome students back into the building this week and will be ready to go once it is safe to do so. We will be sure to continue to communicate updates about our return to school plan as decisions are made.
One parent shared an article with us about managing disappointment that we have connected with over this last week. Please know that we are here to support your family as we manage changes in our return to school plans and worries that might arise as cases of COVID increase across our community. We hope you will reach out to us, your child's teacher, or our counseling team should you need additional support for your child. These are challenging times and we are stronger together.
We are grateful for you, our Woodburn families, and will be thinking of all of our wildcats this Thanksgiving. We wish you a safe and joy filled Thanksgiving, from our families to yours.
Sincerely,
Katy Richman, Principal
Bridget Louder, Assistant Principal
November 23rd - Supply/Spirit Wear Distribution-Grades K (Bryan/Partyka
class only) 1, 2, 4, 6)
November 25th - 27th - Thanksgiving Holiday, No School for Students
December 1st - Parent Coffee (Info session w/ INOVA) 7:00 p.m.
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
Supply and Spirit Wear Distribution November 23rd, 1-4pm
For Grades: K, 1, 2, 4 & 6
On Monday we will distribute supplies to students in grades K (Bryan/Partyka class only) 1, 2, 4, and 6. Our PTA will also be distributing spirit wear. Please enter the kiss and ride loop anytime between 1pm and 4pm. Stay in your car and you will be directed where to go.
Grades 3 & 5 do not have any new supplies this time. If you did not pick up supplies at our last supply distribution please stop by on Monday.
P2 Trait of the Week
As a family, explore the P2 character strength of the week! Next week’s character strength is gratitude again. Click this link P2 for families to access to the character card, a quote, video and 3 questions 😊 The password is P2.
At Woodburn we will be slightly changing how students and families can access recordings of lessons. We will no longer be posting recordings on teacher Blackboard pages. Instead, families will need to reach out to their child's teacher when wanting to view a lesson recording. Recordings will be shared with families as requested. Thank you for your support with this change.
In collaboration with FCPS Behavior Intervention Services, the Parent Resource Center brings you a 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 sessions and topics visit: https://bit.ly/3hahky7
Previously recorded webinars can be accessed here. Topics include: Creating a Learning Environment at Home, Maintaining Wellness and School Supports During COVID-19, and more.
Full-Time Advanced Academic Programs, Grades 3-8 (Level IV)
Deadline for Referrals is December 1st
Screening is held for any FCPS-enrolled student who has been referred in grades 2 through 6.
A referral form may be turned in during the referral window ending on December 1, 2020. Due to the volume of files screened centrally for Level IV services, deadlines are strictly held.
The referral form is linked here and is available on the Forms page of the AAP Website - https://www.fcps.edu/academics/academic-overview/advanced-academic-programs-aap/advanced-academic-program-aap-forms
Level IV services are available for students in Grades 3-8 who are found eligible through a central selection process. Eligible students use curriculum from the AAP Curriculum Framework in the four academic subject areas on a full-time basis. Multiple criteria are reviewed to determine eligibility for all FCPS advanced academic services. The countywide central selection committee determines eligibility for full-time AAP Level IV placement. Screening for Level IV services occurs during specific screening cycles:
Additional information about the holistic screening process and information used for screening can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/current-fcps-students.
Please contact Margie Campbell at mmcampbell@fcps.edu with any questions.
Thank you!
Families, during this season of Thanksgiving we wanted to make sure to take a moment to say thank you to each of you! Thank you for keeping our connection strong through your participation in PTA meetings and events. In addition, we are so grateful to each of you who have joined the PTA or participated in our direct donation campaign. A special thank you goes out to our volunteers, who help do everything from sorting spirit wear to donating books and food to planning and supporting events, and so much more. We truly are better together and we value the many ways you are showing up for our wonderful school community. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to a member of the PTA board if you have questions or suggestions about how we can continue to support all of our students, teachers, and families.
Smashing Cars for Safety!
Save the date for the next Wildcat Virtual Enrichment event on Monday, December 7 at 4 p.m. Join crash test engineer Becky Mueller for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Vehicle Research Center.
- Meet the crash test dummies
- See how a car is prepared for testing
- Watch a real crash test
Afterward, Becky will answer your questions about her job and the science of crash testing.
Zoom info coming soon.
Join the PTA!
Support Woodburn by joining the PTA. To become a member click here.
Forms
We still have many families who have not completed their forms. If you need help completing them please reach out to our main office at 703-641-8200 or email Debora Nunez at DNunez@fcps.edu
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