 We hope your child will join one of our amazing clubs this coming Monday!
Dear Woodburn Families,
We hope that you had a wonderful spring break and that you were able to rest and recharge for our last quarter of the school year! It is hard to believe that this school year is almost over. Our wildcats have so much to be proud of and we look forward to continuing to learn and grow together.
Our teachers and leadership team are hard at work preparing for the return of identified students for 4 days of in-person learning. We hope to accommodate as many students as possible and will be reaching out to families with more information in the coming days.
Together we grow!
Katy and Bridget
P2 Trait of the Week: Fairness
April 10 - Progress Reports Available in ParentVue
April 12 - 1st grade plant distribution for Virtual Students 12:00-2:00pm
Kindergarten Virtual Orientation, 2 pm
April 13 - Progress Reports Mailed Home
April 19 - Picture Day for Virtual Students
April 21 & 22 - Picture Day for In-Person Students
PTA Clean Kitchen Night - Chipotle
April 24 - PTA Outdoor Classroom - Garden Planting
April 26 - Math Night Material Distribution, 2-4 pm
"Munchy Math" Night, 6:30 pm
See the complete 2020-21 school year calendar
We would like to deeply thank our amazing Holmes Run neighbors for shopping for food for our families in need this past year! With the help of Woodburn staff members who deliver bags of food to the families' doorstep weekly, they have been able to add fresh dairy products and even some produce to the grocery bags. What an incredible community effort to make sure our students are well nourished so they are ready to learn!
1st Grade Plant Kit Pickup - Ms. Castillo and Ms. Freeman's Classes
On Monday, April 12th, first grade students in Mrs. Castillo’s and Ms. Freeman’s classes can pick up a plant kit at Woodburn from 12:00-2:00.
*Students that are scheduled to take a test at school that morning will be given the kit to take home with them.
We will be holding a virtual orientation for all rising kindergartners and their families on April 12 at 2 pm. Students will have the chance to meet our kindergarten teachers and learn about Woodburn. Parents and families will receive tips to help prepare for kindergarten and have the opportunity to ask questions about the upcoming school year.
We look forward to meeting our incoming wildcats! Please reach out to Jackie Garcia at 703-641-8200 with any questions.
Kindergarten Registration Information
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89574399606
Woodburn’s Family Life Education (FLE) is beginning next week for our fourth, fifth, and sixth graders. This instruction will cover content focused on Human Growth and Development. Teachers will instruct the lessons on Mondays throughout the month of April. Please see the schedule below.
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Time
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Grade
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April 12th
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9:45-11:15
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4th Grade
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9:45-11:00
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5th Grade
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9:45-11:45
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6th Grade
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April 19th
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9:45-11:00
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5th Grade
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9:45-11:45
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6th Grade
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April 26th
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9:45-11:45
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6th Grade
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Students will be receiving this instruction in gender specific groups, as the lessons target specific development. If you do not want your child accessing these lessons, asynchronous work will be provided for all those who are opted out. For more information please visit here and reach out to your child’s teacher.
Should you have any further questions, please direct your questions to Bridget Louder (bglouder@fcps.edu) or our front office at 703-641-8200.
With us in the last quarter of the school year, we have multiple assessments occurring. See the table below to find out which assessments your student will be taking. If you have any questions related to testing, please contact Bridget Louder at bglouder@fcps.edu.
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Grade |
Dates |
| NNAT3 (Naglieri) |
Grade 1 |
April 7 - 16 |
| iReady Reading & Math |
Grades 1-6 |
April 13 - May 14 |
| iReady Reading only |
Kindergarten |
May 3 - May 21 |
| Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program |
Kindergarten |
April 12 - April 23 |
| SOLs |
Grades 3-6 |
May 4 - May 28 |
As we prepare for the SOLs, we need to collect information about your intentions for spring SOL tests. By April 9th, please complete this online Google intent form. Contact Bridget Louder at 703-641-2800 if you need help accessing or completing the form.
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
Please drive in using the kiss and ride loop. Wait in your car until a staff member invites your child inside. 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.
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We want YOU to share your career experience with Woodburn students during our Career Exploration Week, June 1st-4th.
If you or someone you know would be interested in presenting virtually to our students, please complete the form and we’ll be in touch :)
Career Presenter Form or Fromulario para los voluntarios
Thank you!
Ms. Gannon & Ms. Coury
School Counselors
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We will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week at the beginning of May! We are requesting gift card donations that we can raffle off to staff throughout the week. Gift cards in $5 and $10 increments are welcome and appreciated. Donations can be dropped off in the main office. Please leave your name on any donations so we can be sure to thank you. Reach out to Katy Richman at kjrichman@fcps.edu with any questions. Thank you in advance for helping us celebrate our teachers and staff.
Save the Date: Clean Kitchen Night at Chipotle, April 21
Save the date for this month’s clean kitchen night, hosted by Chipotle. On April 21, from 4-8 p.m. you can dine in or take out from the Mosaic Chipotle location, while raising funds for Woodburn. More info to come!
Outdoor Classroom - Garden Planting April 24
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We invite families to join us at Woodburn’s outdoor classroom for spring planting in the garden on Saturday morning, April 24. If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to Mary Cunningham by emailing president@woodburnpta.com |
We're Still Collecting Nominations for the 2021-2022 PTA Board
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).
Woodburn School Website
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