 What a week! Our 4th graders enjoyed a trip to the Kennedy Center to see the National Symphony Orchestra. Our kindergartners are hard at work during reading and writing workshop while our 3rd graders engage in partner games and ST Math during math stations.
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Woodburn Families,
We have had a great week and there is more to come! We hope you might join us tonight for the Falls Church Homecoming football game. Students will have the chance to show off their school pride by running the field before kickoff. See you at the Falls Church High School scoreboard at 6:15pm.
We have a full spirit week ahead of us. We will recognize Bullying Awareness Month and celebrate our annual Storybook Character Day. See below for more information.
Together We Grow,
Katy & Kelley
Upcoming Events
TONIGHT - Falls Church Homecoming Game
October 27 - Storybook Character Day
November 3 - End of First Quarter, 2 Hour Early Release
November 6 - No School for Students
November 7 - PTA Election Day Bake Sale, No School for Students
November 8 - PTA Membership Meeting
2023-2024 FCPS Calendar
Bullying Awareness Month
October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Here at Woodburn, students are working hard to become Upstanders and focus on practicing empathy, kindness, and standing up for what’s right! Some things that Woodburn is doing to recognize this important topic include:
- School Wide Spirit Week: Be an Upstander October 23rd-27th
- The “ Upstander Acts” box will be introduced to students and used throughout the year to recognize Woodburn Upstanders!
- Guest appearance from Mrs. Dauberman on the news show to remind students of SR&R expectations
- School Counseling Lessons will focus on Bullying Prevention and being an Upstander all month long!
Storybook Character Day on Oct. 27
We are excited to celebrate Storybook Character Day on Friday, October 27 and invite all students to dress up and participate. Please no masks or toy weapons.
Lunch Changes
Starting Monday, the salad bar will be moving into the serving line. The district is beginning to offer more freshly cooked options each month. Moving the salad bar will be part of this change.
PTA Election Day Bake Sale on Tuesday, November 7th
Calling all bakers and volunteers! The annual Woodburn Elementary Election Day Bake Sale is happening Tuesday, Nov 7th. Please sign up to bring homemade or store-bought baked goods! We are also seeking a couple volunteers to help with sales. It's a super fun and festive day and a great way to see friends and neighbors heading to the polls. The bake sale will be held in the parking lot of the school from 8am-1pm. There will also be Anita's breakfast tacos and some special student-made crafts for sale! Please sign up to help out here.
Hearing and Vision Screenings for Kindergarten and 3rd Grade
Hearing and vision screenings are required for all students in kindergarten and 3rd grade. Kindergarteners will be screened on Monday, October 30 and 3rd graders will be screened on Monday, November 20.
Please reach out to our school health aide, Janel Dillard, with questions.
Outgrowing Your Woodburn Spirit Wear?
Recycle your gently used Woodburn clothing by sending in any items to Ms. Robyn Fernandez, Woodburn Family Liaison. Clothing will be sorted and gifted to Woodburn students.
Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal grant program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program's mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned and therefore tax-exempt property. Your support in identifying students with federal connections will ensure that FCPS can obtain its fair share of grant funds from this program.
The surveys will be available online this year. Please log into ParentVue from October 16 to October 30. Once logged in, please select the “Online Packets” tab at the top, then select “Federal Impact Aid Survey” from the drop down menu.
Any surveys not completed by October 31 will be sent home in Thursday Folders on November . Please be sure to complete and sign the survey and have your child return the original (fax or email copies may not be sent) to their teacher no later than Thursday, November 16th.
For questions regarding the Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid, please call 703-329-7750 or email ImpactAid@fcps.edu or visit https://www.fcps.edu/impact. Additional information about Impact Aid programs and grants is available on the U.S. Department of Education's website at DoED Impact Aid Program.
Have questions or need a ParentVue account? Contact Jackie Garcia, WBES Student Information Assistant/Registrar by email jegarcia1@fcps.edu.
Have a ParentVue account, but need assistance? Complete this Help Request Form: https://itweb.fcps.edu/itsupport/parent
FCPS Security Terms
FCPS uses specific terminology to specify the actions school staff and students should take to ensure safety in a variety of situations. It is important for staff, families, and students to understand what the different terms mean and how they impact school operations.
Watch this video to learn more about the definitions of the security terms: lockdown; secure the building; and stay put, stay tuned.
If students, staff, or community members have a safety concern at school (that is not an immediate emergency), they should submit a tip to the FCPS Safety Tipline. In an emergency, please call 9-1-1.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary
- Newsletter for Military Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Student Monitors Needed
Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff. This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at kjrichman@fcps.edu or 703-641-8200 if interested.
Student Monitors:
Description: Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.
Hourly: $16.85/hr
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