 Mr. Kettler and our students are putting the final touches on our school mural!
Dear Woodburn Families,
It was another great week at Woodburn. As you might have noticed when reading your child's interim, we remain focused on learning and providing enriching experiences for all students. Our teachers are introducing new content, reinforcing previously learned skills, and completing final assessments to measure student progress across the content areas.
Below you will find the parent input for class placement form. The deadline to submit this form is next Friday, May 20. We value your input and review your comments when we engage in class placement meetings.
Lastly, we are excited to share an updated photo of our mural. Mr. Kettler and our wildcats are putting the final touches on this incredible piece of artwork. This piece represents our community and what we value. We look forward to revealing the completed mural at our upcoming arts integration event.
Together We Grow,
Katy and Bridget
Upcoming and End of Year Events
May 14 - Kids Give Back Service Event, 10am-12pm
May 19 - PTA Membership Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Event
May 20 - PTA Fun Run
May 22 - Girls on the Run 5k
May 26 - Arts Integration Night (Virtual)
June 6 - Field Day (Rain Date is June 7)
June 8 - 6th Grade Party
June 9 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 10 - Last Day of School & Kona Ice!
*Grade level celebration date and times will be shared by your child's classroom teacher.*
Spring Testing Calendar
Many spring assessments are coming up for our Wildcats. Please see the table below for grade level assessments.
| Assessment |
Grade(s) |
Dates |
| Virginia Kindergarten Readiness Program |
Kindergarten |
April 12- May 20 |
| Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening |
Kindergarten |
April 12 - May 20 |
| Social/Emotional Screener |
Kinder-Sixth Grade |
April 12 - May 6 |
| iReady: Reading and Writing |
First Grade-Sixth Grade |
April 12 - June 9 |
| Development Spelling Assessment |
First Grade-Sixth Grade |
May 23 - June 10 |
SOL Testing Window
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) window is from April 25 - May 27. See the table below for a closer look at specific dates for the assessments.
| Grade |
Assessment |
Date |
| Third Grade |
Reading SOL |
May 9 & May 10 |
| Math SOL |
May 16 & May 17 |
| Fourth Grade |
Reading SOL |
May 4 |
| Math SOL |
May 12 |
| Fifth Grade |
Science SOL |
April 29 |
| Reading SOL |
May 5 |
| Math SOL |
May 13 |
| Sixth Grade |
Reading SOL |
May 3 |
| Math SOL |
May 11 |
Should you have any inquiries about the assessments listed above, please contact Bridget Louder at bglouder@fcps.edu.
Positivity Project
We are focused on leadership.
Don’t forget about the P2 for Families website: P2 for Families. The password is P2.
2022-2023 Parent Input for Class Placement
We are starting to work on our plans for the 2022-2023 school year! Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions listed below. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.
Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form; print, complete and email to Katy Richman (kjrichman@fcps.edu); or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 20, 2022. This is a hard deadline. Please know that input from forms turned in over the summer are difficult to honor since the grouping process has already started.
Parent Input Form: https://forms.gle/5FMLujLYKQCCWsws8
Register for Dr. Reid's Virtual Town Hall on May 17
On Tuesday, May 17, incoming superintendent Michelle Reid, Ed.D. will join staff, families, and students for a multilingual virtual town hall, from 7 to 8 p.m. Register online.
Dr. Reid will be hosting additional engagement sessions throughout the county after her official start date on July 1. Stay informed about community engagement opportunities by visiting our website.
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30th? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia at JEGarcia1@fcps.edu or call our main office at 703-641-8200.
PTA Election and Volunteer Recognition on May 19
Are you looking for ways to get involved at Woodburn and be a part of a thriving community of parents, teachers, staff and community members working to support each other and our students? Join us for the final PTA meeting of the year on Thursday, May 19. At 6:30 we will enjoy pizza and dessert and then from 7:00-8:00 we will elect the PTA Board for next year and celebrate our PTA and community volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a PTA board member next year, please reach out to Jenny Boeder at gouldboeder@aol.com.
Join us for the Fun Run on May 20th!
For the Fun Run we set up fundraising teams by grade and the teams are named after positivity traits. Each grade is identified as a team and the grade that raises the most funds will receive an ice cream party. The teams are below.
- K-Bravery
- 1-Enthusiasm
- 2-Kindness
- 3-Purpose
- 4-Gratitude
- 5- Integrity
- 6- Leadership
Grade 3 - Team Purpose is in the lead! Kinders - Team Enthusiasm is not far behind and Grade 3 - Team Purpose is coming in third in fundraising for the Fun Run!
Want to get in on the fun? Enter your runner's name into our fundraising platform and share their page with your family and friend to raise funds for the Woodburn PTA. So far, we’ve raised almost $3,100! These dollars will fund school field trips, teacher appreciation and classroom grants, and social events.
It’s one week until the run, so don’t delay! Please reach out to your friends and family to ask for their support. Please note, while fundraising is appreciated, it is NOT required and all *Wildcats* are welcome and encouraged to participate in this free event.
Transportation will be available: picking up at Fairmont Gardens at 5:15 and returning later that evening at about 7:00.
We hope to see you on the field, all laced up, and ready to run! Go Wildcats!
We need volunteers for the Wildcat Fun Run
Please sign up here.
Health & Safety Reminders
Vaccination Status
You may wish to voluntarily share your child’s COVID-19 vaccination information. However, we do not require your child’s vaccination information and no school employee will ask for your child’s vaccination status.
If you would like to provide us with your child’s vaccination status, please bring your child’s COVID-19 vaccination card or a photocopy of the card to Ms. Garcia, our student registrar in the main office.
Monitoring Your Child's Health
Please continue to you use the FCPS health screening questionnaire to monitor your child's health each day. This will support our efforts to keep all students and staff as safe as possible. If your child has Covid-like symptoms at school, you will be asked to pick them up immediately.
Please use the health screening questionnaire to screen your child for Covid-19 symptoms before sending them to school each day.
Where to Find a Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine
FCPS is encouraging all parents whose children are eligible to get vaccinated. We know that vaccination is the way out of this pandemic, and we are asking you to help us continue to make our schools as safe as they possibly can be.
The Fairfax County Health Department’s webpage has resources for finding and scheduling a vaccine appointment. Up-to-date information about vaccination opportunities is available on the FCPS website.
Woodburn School Website
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