Dear Woodburn Families,
It is wonderful to have a full house! We have loved welcoming back many of our Gr. 3-6 students this past week. Seeing old friends reconnect and the light in our teachers' eyes brings us so much joy. Our students are doing a wonderful job observing safety measures and our teachers are not missing a beat as they integrate concurrent teaching.
A huge thank you to our amazing families for your ongoing support. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to another strong week together.
Together we grow!
Katy and Bridget
March 22 - Multicultural Spirit Week Begins
March 25 - Multicultural Night Event, 6:30 pm
March 26 - 2 hour Early Student Release, Dismissal at 2:15 pm
March 29 - April 2 - Spring Break
April 5 - Student Holiday
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Campbell! She recently renewed her National Board Certification. This is a huge accomplishment in the education world. Congratulations!
P2 Trait of the Week
As a family, explore the P2 character strength of the week! Next week we will focus on humor!
Virtual Multicultural Night, March 25
Mark your calendars and join us on Thursday, March 25th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm for Woodburn’s first Virtual Multicultural Night, a school community event that will highlight an appreciation of different cultures and talents. It will be an enjoyable evening with music, prizes, and dancing!
You’ll find all the information about the week’s events HERE on the Woodburn Website.
BBCU Event Link
Hope to see you there!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to providing all students access to meals during one early release school day, the week of spring break when schools are closed and one teacher workday when students are not in school. Information about meal delivery can be found here.
Who's Behind the Mask?
As we have transitioned back to school we have been playing the guessing game Who’s Behind the Mask among staff. So we turned it into a concurrent bulletin board! If you are in-person you can find it in the hallway by the reading room. If you are online you can view it here. Can you guess who the teachers are? Happy Guessing!
Woodburn Photo Submissions
We would love to see learning in action at home! Submit your photo here to be featured on our School Website or Social Media platforms!
Student Portraits
On April 19, all virtual students will have the opportunity to get their school year photo taken by Lifetouch Studios. There will be safety measures in place - Picture Day Safety Protocols Video.
VIRTUAL STUDENTS ONLY-Please register in advance using the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944AFAB2AA4F94-spring
When you arrive to the building, please drive in using the kiss and ride loop. Wait in your car until a staff member invites your child out. The student will enter the building, proceed to the cafeteria, have their photo taken and exit back out to their car.
Students who are in person will have their photos taken on Wednesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 22nd. In-person students do not need to sign up for a slot.
Orders can be made online or using the form located our website. If you use the form, please make sure your child brings it along with payment on picture day.
How can you use CCT strategies at home with your kids?
Helping our students at Woodburn become better critical and creative thinkers is our goal. By strengthening these two complementary thinking strategies, your children will be better prepared to meet all of the challenges of their lives including academics. One way to accomplish this is to practice these skills at home. I hope that you will watch this video where we had some fun solving the common problem of a ‘messy room’ using CCT strategies.
 CCT Strategies Video for Woodburn Families
Thank you for your continued interest in Woodburn Elementary. Our CCT strategies represent just one focus of instruction that is making a difference in our students. If you have any questions about anything that was highlighted here, please contact me and I’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
Margie Campbell, AART
mmcampbell@fcps.edu
Family Engagement Survey
FAMILIES: The Family Engagement committee at Woodburn has been working to connect you with teachers and staff to support your child's learning this year. Would you take a moment to fill out this 4 question survey and let us know if we are meeting our goals and share any input you may have? Thank you! Family Engagement Survey or Encuesta de participación de los padres
March Clean Kitchen Night
Wednesday, March 24
 We’re looking forward to next week’s “Clean Kitchen Night”. We invite you to pick up a healthy and delicious meal (or meals to freeze) for your whole family at the end of the school day on March 24 (4-6 PM) from SeoulSpice. In doing so, you’ll help us raise money for our beloved Woodburn Wildcats. The menu is like a Chipotle of Korean flavors: pick your protein then load up on vegetables on a bed of rice, gluten-free noodles or salad of kale and lettuce. Individual and family meals are available.
In order to participate in this restaurant night, you must pre-order your meal by 11am on March 24 and then pick up the meal from Woodburn Elementary between 4pm and 6pm on Wednesday, March 24.
View the menu here and go ahead and pre-order your meal anytime between now and 11am on March 24. This link is just for the Woodburn restaurant night fundraiser and must be used to have your food delivered to Woodburn on the 24th.
Remember to pre-order by 11am on March 24: https://dropoff.seoulspice.com
2021-2022 PTA Board Nominating Committee Launching
The PTA is seeking nominations for the Woodburn PTA Executive Board for the 2020-2021 school year! The Executive Board includes President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary.
These positions are critical to the PTA's mission of enriching students' education through cultural programs, events for families, teacher support, and curriculum enhancements.
Here are the details of the duties and time commitments for each position. There are also other positions listed if you are volunteering for the PTA in another role. If you have questions or are interested in nominating yourself or someone else, please reach out directly to individuals on the nominating committee, Eric Sorensen (eric@principlefitness.com) and Jenny Boeder (gouldboeder@aol.com).
Useful Links/Information
FCPS Return to School
Woodburn Return to School
FCPS Return to School Family Guide
FCPS Technology Support for Families
Woodburn School Website
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