 Our strings and chorus students had the opportunity to perform with fellow Falls Church pyramid elementary schools this week. We thank Ms. Hoffman and Ms. Ragona for coordinating these amazing experiences for our 5th and 6th grade students.
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Dear Woodburn Families,
We have been revisiting our R.O.A.R. motto and beliefs as we begin 2023. This week we focused on "R - Recognize your value." As we remember the great contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., we encourage you to ask your child what values and traits they admire about themselves.
One of our favorite children's books about Martin Luther King Jr. is Martin's Big Words. We hope you might enjoy it with your family over the long weekend.
Together We Grow,
Katy and Elizabeth
Dates to Remember:
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.
 As a reminder, schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16, for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
Virginia Readers’ Choice (VRC) Program
The Virginia Readers' Choice program encourages students to read or listen to a variety of high-quality children’s books. Ten books are nominated by the Virginia State Reading Association (VSRA) in several categories: primary (grades K-2) and elementary (grades 3-5), and middle (grades 5-6). Students across Virginia read the books and vote for their favorites at the end of March. The winners are announced in the beginning of May. At Woodburn, students in the primary grades listen to the books as they are read aloud during library lessons.
Students in grades 3-6 are invited to participate in a challenge to read the elementary or middle chapter books independently after being introduced to them during their library classes. Students who read four of the following books and write a review will get their name on the Wall of Fame. Students who read ten of the elementary or middle books and write reviews will get their name on the Wall of Fame and get invited to a pizza party to celebrate their achievement!
For more information and a list of titles, visit the VRC website: https://www.vsra.org/virginia-readers-choice-program, or contact our librarian, Ms. Lockwood at mllockwoodgo@fcps.edu.
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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Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
- Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
- Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
- Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
- Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
https://www.fcps.edu/registration/elementary-magnet-school-lottery
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Dual Language Immersion Programs
Registration for the countywide lottery for Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs will open on Monday, January 23. Current pre-k students may apply for the kindergarten immersion program, and current kindergarten students may apply for the first grade immersion programs for the 2023-24 school year.
Programs are available in French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Visit the DLI registration page for more information on where the programs are offered.
Parents who are interested in the DLI programs in FCPS are encouraged to attend an informational meeting at their school site. Meetings will begin on January 11. Details regarding access to virtual meetings will be available on the Dual Language Immersion registration page by the meeting date.
Get more information on DLI programs and registration.
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.
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:
- Salad Bars Returning to Elementary Schools
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan Meetings for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Tutor.com for Free College Prep
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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