Our 2nd graders had a great time on their field trip to Hidden Oaks Nature Center! The students learned American Indian games, made clay pots, and learned about the every day life of tribes who lived in our area. The students also took an outdoor guided tour and learned about different ways American Indians were able to adapt and survive in their environment.
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Woodburn Families,
We have had a great first quarter! There is much to celebrate and we encourage you to ask your child what they are most proud of. We also want to recognize the incredible work of our teachers and staff. They make Woodburn a special place to learn and grow.
The second quarter begins on Wednesday, November 8th. Our second PTA membership meeting will also be held on this day. We hope you can join us!
Together We Grow,
Katy & Kelley
Upcoming Events
TODAY - 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, 7pm
November 13 - Picture Retake Day
November 15 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 16 - Progress Reports Sent Home
November 20 - Hearing and Vision Screening for 3rd Graders
November 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break
November 30 - Math Night, 6:00pm
2023-2024 FCPS Calendar
No School for Students on Nov. 6th and 7th
November 6 and 7 are school holidays for students. November 6 is a school planning day and November 7 is a teacher workday. FCPS buildings and offices are open.
Thank You, Ms. Daigle!
Ms. Daigle has served as our long-term advanced academics resource teacher for the last three months. We want to extend our thanks for the amazing enrichment learning opportunities she has provided our students. We are excited to welcome back Ms. Manno next week!
Recognizing Woodburn Veterans
Veterans Day is on November 11th and we want to recognize the many veterans that are part of our Woodburn community. If you have a veteran in your family that you'd like to honor, please send a photo to our assistant principal, Kelley Dauberman, at krdauberman@fcps.edu. Photos will be shared on our morning news show. We thank all veterans for their service.
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.
PTA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, November 8th at Woodburn
We hope you are able to join us on Wednesday, November 8th for the second PTA Membership Meeting of the school year. We will have pizza from 6:30-7pm, and the meeting itself from 7-8pm. Childcare and Spanish-language translation will be provided.
Where:
Woodburn Cafeteria
When:
Wednesday, November 8th
6:30-7pm, Dinner
7-8pm, PTA Meeting
Who:
Everyone is welcome to attend, even if you have not officially joined the PTA as a voting member, to learn more about the PTA and your child's school and to meet/engage with other parents and guardians. Childcare and Spanish-language translation will be provided.
Agenda items include:
- Fall PTA overview and upcoming activities
- Principal updates
- A guest presentation from Ms. Dauberman on internet safety and digital citizenship
Picture Retake Day - November 13th
Thanksgiving Luncheon - Nov. 15
We are excited to share that this year's Thanksgiving Luncheon will be open for families to attend! This event will occur on Wednesday, November 15. A Talking Points message will be sent in the coming week with detailed information about the lunch schedule, an option to RSVP, and paying for your meal through My School Bucks. This will help us in preparing for this special day!
Meal Price for Adults $4.75
Price for Non-FCPS Students $4.75
2023-24 Outstanding Employee Awards Nominations
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Woodburn ES Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through the Google form linked to the nomination title. You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category.)
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator scale employee (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, All Parent Liaisons (regardless of how they are paid)
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 17, 2023.
If you have any questions, please contact Sage Coury at sacoury@fcps.edu
Fairfax Symphony Orchestra
Through a cooperative partnership between the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra (FSO) and Woodburn Elementary School, students AND their families are invited to attend select FSO concerts.
Families must provide their own transportation. Students must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For more information you may visit the Fairfax Symphony Orchestra’s website (www.fairfaxsymphony.org).
**You MUST RSVP in order for your tickets to be reserved for you!
Tickets will be held for families at the entrance of the Center for the Arts building.
Please email Jonathan Kettler (jfkettler1@fcps.edu) and Carrie Ragona (chragona@fcps.edu) with the number of tickets you are requesting at least 2 weeks ahead of each concert.
Fairfax Symphony Concert Dates:
Sunday, December 17th, 4pm Center for the Arts GMU: Nutcracker with FSO & the Fairfax Ballet: Discounted price of $25 per ticket.
Saturday, March 9th, 8pm Center for the Arts GMU: Clarinetist Anthony McGill world premiere Clarinet Concerto: This concert is free to Woodburn families!
Sunday, June 9th, 4pm Celebration of Gershwin at 100 & Woodburn’s Arts Integration Showcase: This event features Woodburn’s annual Arts Integration Showcase! Student artwork and arts integration pieces inspired by the FSO music will be displayed in the lobby directly outside the concert hall. Tickets are free to Woodburn families for both the arts integration showcase and the FSO concert put on by professional musicians that follows.
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Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources
Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2024-2025 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met in August to review the state-approved Cycle I materials. The committee will re-convene in January to review the state-approved Cycle II instructional materials under consideration. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources. Please share the information included in this communication with school staff and community by November 13, 2023.
Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online from November 15, 2023, until noon on December 15, 2023. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review website. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet that will be available on the website during the review period.
Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at:
Pimmit Hills Center, Room 207
7510 Lisle Avenue
Falls Church, VA 22043
Materials may be reviewed at Pimmit Hills Center Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors should enter through door #4 and check in at the main office or with the building coordinator on duty.
All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.
Outgrowing Your Woodburn Spirit Wear or Winter Coat?
Recycle your gently used Woodburn clothing or winter coats by sending in any items to Ms. Robyn Fernandez, Woodburn Family Liaison. Clothing will be sorted and given to Woodburn students.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
- Provide Feedback on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R)
- National Family Engagement Month
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, sign up today.
Mason District Roundtable
Join School Board Member Ricardy Anderson for a virtual roundtable discussion on Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Anderson has invited two guest speakers:
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Dr. Geovanny Ponce, Chief of Schools, will speak about his vision for FCPS
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Mr. Todd Franklin, Career Pathways Manager, will present an overview of the Career and Technical Education program
There will be an opportunity for Q&A with both speakers. Dr. Anderson will also be seeking input regarding priorities for the FY 2025 Budget and proposed School Board Legislative Program.
Join parents, principals, teachers, staff and students for this informative event. All members of the Mason District community are welcome to attend.
Pre-registration is required. Register 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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