Dear Woodburn Families,
We are beyond excited to welcome back many of our youngest wildcats next Tuesday. It is like having the first day jitters all over again! We will be sure to celebrate our official kindergarten return to in-person learning by posting pictures on our Twitter and Facebook pages.
As we embark on our new model of having some students in-person and some online, we remain committed to maintaining one strong and connected Woodburn community. Nothing can stop us! #TogetherWeGrow
Sincerely,
Katy and Bridget
February 19 - March 4 - Scholastic Book Fair
February 23 - Kindergarten and Select SpEd Students Return In-Person
Rescheduled - Rising 7th Grade Course Selection Event
February 24 - PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Ted's Bulletin
March 2- Raise A Reader Event
March 9 - Gr. 1 & 2 Return In-Person
March 16 - Gr. 3-6 Return In-Person
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
P2 Trait of the Week
As a family, explore the P2 character strength of the week! Next week we will focus on OPM Cheering Others Success.
Our office hours will adjust to match our new bell schedule and the return of students to the building.
Mondays: 9:30-3:30pm
Tuesday through Friday: 9:30-4:30pm
Monday clubs will continue this coming Monday, February 22.
 How to Join
- Click "Join Monday Clubs!"
- Log into Blackboard 24-7 if prompted
- Find your grade level and click "join"
We are excited for our third annual Raise a Reader event on March 2. Every student will receive two free books! Students will use this books during the event.
We will be holding a book distribution event on March 1 at the school and Fairmont Gardens. Please swing by to pick up your free books!
March 1st Distribution
Woodburn School, 4-6 pm
Fairmont Gardens (by the pool), 2-4 pm
Our teachers require additional time to prepare and plan for the transition to in-person learning. We recently learned that additional days have been provided for our staff. The dates below indicate what days your child will participate in asynchronous (independent) learning. On these days your child will log into their BBCU link from 9:45-10:15 for morning meeting. Attendance will be taken and expectations for the day will be explained.
Gr. 1 and 2: February 22; March 1, 4, 5
Gr. 3-6: March 1, 11, 12, 15
March 8 is a teacher workday. No morning meeting will be held on this day.
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! While the fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. Our customized Woodburn Book Fair homepage features:
- A fully Virtual Fair so you and your kids can experience the magic of the school shopping experience. Browse over 200 titles by grade, meet popular authors, and discover the comfort and joy of our Fair
- Direct access to over 6,000 additional titles with family-friendly prices, at the Scholastic online store
Every dollar you spend will benefit our school directly (25% back in rewards!)
Save these dates and view our school’s fair site:
Fair Dates: February 19 – March 4
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/woodburnschool
We can’t wait to “see” you at the fair!
As many students return to in-person instruction, parents and caregivers will be asked to acknowledge a Health Screening Commitment form before their student(s) re-enter school buildings. This document confirms that a parent, caregiver, or guardian will complete a daily health screening and will keep their students home when they are ill.
The Health Commitment form can be submitted electronically through ParentVUE (PVUE) or via hard copy. Please contact your child’s school to have a hard copy sent to you.
En Pocas Palabras FCPS Podcast for Spanish Speaking Families
Welcome to En Pocas Palabras FCPS Podcast from Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). Listen to En Pocas Palabras FCPS in Spanish and English to hear timely, important information related to school news. FCPS cares about all families. The podcast is produced in conjunction with the Office for ESOL Services and the Office of Professional Learning and Family Engagement. The goal of every podcast is to help families access key resources and understand how to best support their children’s education. En Pocas Palabras FCPS will bring you something new to discover. We are a community. Together, we are stronger!
Listen on:
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/en-pocas-palabras-fcps/id1551859253
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4XRcEd6hwZbYk29Wng0I4X
Anchor https://anchor.fm/enpocaspalabrasfcps
Useful Links/Information
FCPS Return to School
Woodburn Return to School
FCPS Return to School Family Guide
FCPS Technology Support for Families
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Raise a Reader - New Date & Volunteers Needed |
Our virtual Raise a Reader event will now be held on March 2. Please notice this is a change from the previously advertised date of March 5. We’re still looking for additional volunteers to be virtual readers. Grades K-2 will participate between 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Grades 3-6 will participate between 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Please let Linnea Kessler-Gowell know if you would be interested in volunteering to be a virtual reader by emailing her at linneakg@gmail.com.
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February 24 Clean Kitchen Night: Ted's Bulletin |
Save the date and plan to order Ted’s Bulletin for a delicious family meal on February 24. Ted’s Bulletin is a modern diner, serving classic American comfort food. They are generously donating a portion of their sales to the Woodburn PTA, all day (7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.) on February 24. Make sure to mention Woodburn when you place your order. Don’t forget to add on one of their famous homemade pop tarts to your order. You won’t regret it!
Woodburn School Website
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