  Senora Perez teaches students about Three Kings' Day
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Dear Woodburn Families,
Happy new year! It is great to have our building buzzing again. We found joy in reconnecting with your child and our classroom communities. The next few weeks bring midyear assessments and more. We will stay focused on our three pillars - caring culture, strong tiered instruction, and the work of our collaborative teams.
We are here if you need anything.
Together We Grow,
Katy and Elizabeth
Dates to Remember:
January 12 - Pakos Fresh Mex Lunch Truck
January 16 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
January 18 - PTA Restaurant Night, Wendy's
January 25 - 2nd Quarter Ends, Two Hour Early Release
January 26 - No School for Students, Teacher Workday
January 27 - No School for Students, Teacher Workday
See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.
Keeping Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter is here! We monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill warnings, and other advisories that may prevent our students from being outside. This means that your child will enjoy recess outside, even when it is cold out. We encourage you to make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold weather clothing so they can enjoy their time outdoors.
See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold weather clothing, such as a winter coat, gloves, and hat, we encourage you to reach out to our our family liaison, Robyn Fernandez, for support.
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FCPS Family Math Week
Mark your calendars for January 9-13, 2023 for a full week of family time with free stories, games, and math activities: https://bit.ly/3VPVkNX
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Pakos Fresh Mex Food Truck
Next Thursday, January 12, the Pakos Fresh Mex food truck will be at Woodburn. The menu can be found here. You should be able to start preordering today or Monday.
SEL Screener Information
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Families of students in grades 3-6 who completed the SEL Screener during the fall window will be receiving a mailed report of the survey results this month. The survey offers valuable information about a student’s SEL skills, relationships, school environment, and well-being. Parent and guardians can use the Family Guide to understand your student’s SEL Screener outcomes and facilitate discussions at home about the results. If you have further questions and/or concerns, please feel free to reach out to a member of the Woodburn Elementary School Wellness Team.
Contact information for members of our Wellness Team:
Sage Coury, School Counselor: sacoury@fcps.edu
Kathleen Gannon, School Counselor: kcgannon1@fcps.edu
Ismael Valdez, School Psychologist: irvaldez@fcps.edu
Molly Buchanan, School Social Worker: mabuchanan@fcps.edu
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WIDA Assessment
Woodburn Elementary School will be administering the WIDA assessment January 17th through March 17th. If your child qualifies for the assessment, you will receive a letter in the mail.
Federal legislation requires that all students identified as English Learners (ELs) participate annually in an English Language Proficiency assessment. In Virginia, all divisions use the WIDA ACCESS for ELLs to monitor students' progress in acquiring academic English. The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs is administered to all students in grades K-12 with an English language proficiency (ELP) level of 1-5 and 9. The WIDA ACCESS for ELLs is aligned with the WIDA English language development standards and assesses English in the four language domains of listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
All ELs, including those who have opted out of ESOL services, participate annually in the ELP assessment until they reach English Language Proficiency criteria (ELP level 6). Alternate assessment formats are available for certain students with disabilities.
If you have any questions, please contact our School Testing Coordinators Elizabeth Watson (evwatson@fcps.edu) and Kelley Dauberman (krdauberman@fcps.edu). Our ESOL Lead Teacher, Rebecca Wilkinson (rwilkinson@fcps.edu) , is also available to answer questions in regards to the WIDA assessment and ESOL services.
Preparing Families for Difficult Conversations about Alcohol & Drugs
This is an adult only event on Tuesday January 24, from 6 to 8 pm in the Falls Church High School Library. Click here for more information in English and here for more information in Spanish.
There will also be a virtual session on Tuesday, March 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 am. Click here for more information.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS Building and Renovation Plans
- Upcoming Webinars for Parents/Caregivers
- Dual Language Immersion Program Registration
- Academy Open Houses
- Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Woodburn Information
Important Phone Numbers
Office: 703-641-8200
Cafeteria: 703-641-8221
Health Room: 703-641-8210
Family Liaison (Robyn Fernandez): 703-641-8205/571-421-9928
Attendance
Attendance Line: (report absences by 9:30 a.m.) 703-641-8282
Attendance Email: WoodburnElem.Attendance@fcps.edu
Online Attendance Form: https://woodburnes.fcps.edu/about/attendance-form
Picking Students Up Early
If in advance, please send a note to your child's teacher.
If same day, please notify the office before 3:30 p.m.
Woodburn School Website
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