 More information about Inclusive Schools Week in FCPS can be found here.
Dear Woodburn Families,
It has been a great week with our wildcats! As we begin the countdown to winter break we know that our students may be experiencing increased fatigue with online learning. We have movement breaks built into our instructional day where we encourage students to move and take a break from their laptop. We know that your child may need additional breaks throughout the day and appreciate your support in deciding when this is needed. If your child will be taking an extended break please be sure to communicate this with your classroom teacher. As always, the social and emotional health of our students is our number one priority and we are here to support you in anyway we can.
Sincerely,
Katy Richman, Principal
Bridget Louder, Assistant Principal
December 7 - PTA Virtual Program- Meet Crash Test Dummies, 4pm
December 8 - Principal Chat, 3pm
Return to School Meeting, Grades 3 & 4, 7pm
December 9 - Return to School Meeting, Grades 5 & 6, 7pm
1st grade supply distribution 5pm-7pm
December 15 - Virtual Winter Sing Along and Gingerbread Making
December 21-January 3 - Winter Break
January 4th - Return to School
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
Woodburn Celebrates Inclusive Schools Week December 8-11th! It is an annual international celebration sponsored by the Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) and Stetson & Associates, Inc.. This year, the theme is “The Time for Inclusion is Now!”
Since its inception in 2001, Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors.
This year’s topics are neurodiversity, cultural diversity, family diversity and activism, highlighting P2- Other People Mindset: Knowing my words and actions affect others.
It wouldn’t be a celebration without a Spirit Week!
P2 Trait of the Week
As a family, explore the P2 character strength of the week! Next week’s character strength is Other People Matter. Click this link P2 for families to access to the character card, a quote, video and 3 questions 😊 The password is P2.
We will be hosting a principal chat next Tuesday from 3-4. We will use this time to connect with our families, answer your questions, and celebrate exciting happenings at Woodburn.
Guest link:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/2910da48719c48e2b423112d2ae148d0
Mystery Library Book Bags for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Library Book Mystery Bags for Kindergarteners and First Graders will be ready for curbside pick-up on Monday, December 7 from 12:00-3:45!
Our kindergarteners loved the library mystery bags they received at our last supply distribution! We are doing it again and expanding it to include all of our first grade wildcats. Each student in kindergarten and first grade will get a bag with 3 books to enjoy! Please return the books from the first mystery bag when you come to Woodburn!
Students in 2nd-6th grade: Continue putting books on hold using the Destiny online library catalog system. You will get an email notifying you when your books are ready to be picked up. We have our curbside library pick up every Monday afternoon.
We can’t wait to see you!
More 1st Grade Supplies
Our 1st grade teachers would like to give additional supplies to their students. This 1st grade distribution will take place at Woodburn on Wednesday evening, December 9th from 5pm to 7pm. Please drive up to the front of the school, stay in your car, and don't forget your mask.
Smashing Cars for Safety, December 7th
The next Wildcat Virtual Enrichment event is 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.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86834424584
Meeting ID: 868 3442 4584
One tap mobile: +16465588656,,86834424584# US (New York)
Virtual Gingerbread Decorating and Winter Sing-Along, December 15th
Gingerbread house making is one of the PTA’s most popular events! We are not giving up on it this year. Instead, we will send supplies and instructions and assemble on zoom. Please join us on December 15th to make gingerbread houses and sing some favorite winter songs like Frosty the Snowman and Let it Snow. Students will submit photos of their decorated houses and we will pick a few winners to be announced on the morning new show.
You can pick up gingerbread making supplies from the store, or sign up to pick up a kit from the school by filling out this form. Kits will include instructions, frosting, graham crackers, and candy to decorate. Gingerbread supplies will be available on December 12th to pick up from 9 to 10 am at the school.
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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