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Dear Woodburn Families,
Week two is in the books! The building is alive with readers selecting books to enjoy, writers drafting stories and mathematicians sharing their thinking. Students are making art, playing "Builders and Bulldozers" in PE, and much more. Our classroom communities are strong and we look forward to all that is to come in week three.
Our first PTA meeting will be held next Thursday. We hope you will join us to learn about the engaging events and plans our PTA has outlined for the year. Information about our Title I program will also be shared.
We hope all of our families take the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends. See you on Tuesday, September 6.
Together We Grow,
Katy & Elizabeth
Dates to Remember:
September - National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 2-5 - Labor Day Break
September 8 - PTA Meeting & Annual Title I Parent Meeting, 6:30pm
September 15 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm
September 26 - Student Holiday, Rosh Hashanah
Back to School Night - Sept. 15
Our Back to School Night will be held on September 15 from 6-7:30pm. Parents and caregivers will have the opportunity to connect with their child's teacher and learn about the following:
- A Day in the Life of Your Child
- Grade Level Curriculum Overview
- Staying Connected
- Our Family/School Partnership
Families will also have time to connect with our specialists and resource teachers.
Arts Integration at Woodburn
At Woodburn, we value integrating the arts into our teaching and learning. Many of our specialists are skilled at using arts-focused approaches within their lessons and a core group of our teachers have also participated in learning about different art strategies. We have previously partnered with the Kennedy Center and the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra to support these efforts. This year, we have decided to not renew our partnership with the Kennedy Center but will maintain our strong partnership with the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra. Students will participate in the FSO's annual Link Up event and other opportunities afforded to us through the symphony. Our teachers will continue to use arts strategies that align with our curriculum as we remain innovative, creative, and arts-focused. We are excited to continue this work and look for new ways to maintain our focus on the fine and communicative arts.
Attendance Matters
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow! The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success. Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
Title I Parent Advisory Committee
We are looking for two parents to represent Woodburn on the 2022-2023 Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC). Representatives will have the opportunity to learn more about the Title I grant in Fairfax County and family engagement initiatives taking place in other schools. Representatives are asked to provide input into the planning and implementation of Title I family engagement supports within Fairfax County. TPAC representative support schools’ efforts in meeting federal family engagement expectations and gain access to professional development opportunities focused on best practices for family engagement.
Please email Katy Richman if you are interested in serving as a representative. More information about our Title I program will be shared at next week's PTA meeting.
Challenged Materials Review Committee
As detailed in Regulation 3009, schools are required to submit a list of individuals who are available to serve on a Challenged Materials Review Committee if a departmental committee is needed. Names of a teacher, librarian, and two parents are required. Parents must not be employed by FCPS and contact information should be provided.
The list of potential committee members will be maintained at central office. Names are randomly chosen to serve if a central departmental committee is required to review a challenged material.
Please email Katy Richman if you are interested in serving on this committee.
COVID Community Notifications
As a reminder, FCPS will no longer send a daily or weekly COVID case update. Parents/Guardians will only receive an email from their child’s school when several cases of COVID-19 occur in a single classroom, sports team, or extracurricular activity within a 14-day period. Individual case reports will be available on the FCPS COVID-19 Dashboard on our website.
To stay up to date, please continue to review our Health and Safety Guidance on the FCPS website.
COVID Diagnostic Testing
COVID-19 diagnostic testing is available at no cost for all currently enrolled FCPS students on select dates throughout the year when transmission may be highest. Diagnostic testing is provided at designated times and locations for those who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have been in close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
Testing will be available September 6-8 and 12-14. Visit the testing website for information on locations and how to register for an appointment.
Superintendent Community Conversation
Our new FCPS superintendent is hosting a Community Conversation at Falls Church High School on September 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn more about Dr. Michelle Reid and help her get to know our school community. Language interpretation will be provided, as available, as well as child care and light refreshments. Please register to attend.
Important Forms to Complete
Thank you for completing the forms listed below. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher or the main office if you need another copy of a specific form. Many forms can be submitted online. Thank you for taking the time to share this important information with us.
As a reminder, you can either drop completed forms at school or take a picture of each form and email dnunez@fcps.edu.
- Identification of Military Connected Students
- Homeless Student Referral
- FC Sexual Harassment Lessons- 6th grade ONLY
The following forms must be completed electronically:
Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
FCPS’ updated Student Rights & Responsibility booklet is now available online and in the ParentVue section of the Student Information System (SIS). The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Each year, we ask parents to review, sign, and return the SR&R to their child’s school. In ParentVUE, you may now download and digitally sign the SR&R. Every parent/guardian with a ParentVUE account will see the SR&R upon login to ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgement has been completed.
Your name in the digital signature box must match the parent/guardian’s first and last name in SIS exactly before the signature will be accepted.
Please take a moment to log into ParentVue in your child’s SIS account to access the SR&R. Signatures are due by September 30, 2022.
Click here for a pdf copy that you can save and print or save and email to dnunez@fcps.edu
Please contact our main office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet.
Reporting Absences
There are several ways to report your child's absence:
- Call 703-641-8282 (Press #1 for English and #2 for Spanish)
- Complete our online attendance form.
- Email WoodburnElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
PTA Corner
Join the 1st Membership Meeting of the School Year on Thursday, September 8!
We hope you are able to join us in the Woodburn Cafeteria next Thursday, September 8th for the first PTA Membership Meeting of the school year. We will have childcare, pizza for all from 6:30-7pm, and the meeting itself from 7-8pm with Spanish translation.
Agenda items include:
- An overview of the PTA and programming for the 2022-23 school year
- A vote to approve our operating budget
- Specific ways you can volunteer throughout the year
- Principal updates with a Title I school overview
- Introductions of the school and office staff
You are welcome to attend, even if you have not officially joined as a voting member, to learn more about the PTA and your child's school! We look forward to seeing you soon!
How to Join the PTA as a Voting Member
Thank you to everyone who has already expressed interest in volunteering this year by sharing your contact information! Please be sure to take the next step by officially joining the PTA for the 2022-23 school year. Membership is $10 per voting member ($3.75 goes to National PTA to support our insurance, financial infrastructure, etc., while the remaining $6.25 goes directly to our PTA budget). Membership is valid for one school year, so you will have to renew each year. You can sign up on our MemberHub site or via paper forms coming home in the Thursday folder. Stay tuned for additional ways to volunteer, get involved, and lend your support throughout the year.
Don’t Forget to Reset Your Passive Fundraising
There are a few ways to support PTA programming through your typical shopping routines. Please take a few moments to reset your passive fundraising channels!
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Amazon Smile: Select “Woodburn Elementary PTA” as your charity. You will need to use the Amazon Smile web address (http://smile.amazon.com) each time you shop for your purchases to apply. If you are using the mobile app, you will need to turn on AmazonSmile in “Settings” twice per year!
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Box Tops for Education: Using the Box Tops for Education mobile app, select “Woodburn Elementary School” as your current school and use your phone camera to photograph your grocery receipts within 14 days of your purchase.
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Harris Teeter Rewards Card: Ask your cashier to link your VIC Card to Woodburn Account #5936. You will need to re-enroll annually, starting on August 1!
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Shutterfly Storefront: Use the Woodburn Shutterfly link to shop on the Shutterfly website (http://woodburnpta.shutterflystorefront.com)
Board Member Spotlight
Each week, our Board Members will take turns introducing ourselves. Come say hello at Membership Meetings or other PTA events!
Name: Bridgette Walsh
PTA Position: Vice President
Children at Woodburn: Spencer (5th grade); twins, Abigail and Molly (2nd grade)
Favorite PTA event? Woodburn Movie Night because we get to come together as a whole Woodburn family!
PTA Fall Calendar
The PTA has an updated calendar on our website for the 2022-23 school year. Here are a few upcoming events to mark on your schedule!
September 6 – Lunch Truck, District Small Bites (Woodburn parking lot)
September 8 – 1st Membership Meeting, Woodburn Cafeteria (Dinner: 6:30-7pm, Meeting: 7-8pm with childcare and Spanish translation provided)
September 15 – Back to School Night, 6pm
September 20 – Clean Kitchen Night Fundraiser, Pupatella (2980 District Ave, Fairfax, VA), ALL DAY, be sure to mention Woodburn
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