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š Principal's Message
š School Counseling Spirit Week
š Trash or Treasure
š Family Science Night
š Parent Coffee
š FCPS Summer Camp Information
š Traveling Players Camps
š Student Transfer Renewal Application Opens February 15
š Elementary Magnet School Application and Lottery Information
š The Positivity Project
š Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
šĀ Change in Transportation Protocol
š Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch
š š¤ When a Student Should Stay Home From School
š Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
š FCPS News
š Save the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
The 3rd quarter is off to a great start! It has been a phenomenal week here at Shrevewood with plenty of learning opportunities for our students. We are looking forward to our Family Science Night coming up on February 22nd. We are still in need of volunteers, so please sign up hereĀ if you can help out. It will be a fun and engaging night for all!
Next week is National School Counseling Week, and we will have a Spirit Week to celebrate all of the wonderful things that both Ms. Winston and Mr. Frantz do for our school every single day. The information for the Spirit Days can be found within the newsletter.
If you have not yet seen the next episode of Ms. Vivi's "My First Year" series, you can check out episode 4 here.
Sincerely,
Joshua DeSmyter, Principal
Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal
Shrevewood and Children Family Science Lab are bringing you Family Science Night on Thursday, February 22, from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Bring the whole family for an evening of fun, discovery, and science learning! You will get to try different hands-on activities related to science, technology, engineering, and math.
To make the night a success,Ā we need YOU!Ā Please consider volunteering at the event to help run one of the activities! Sign upĀ here.
 Save the Date for our 2nd parent coffee of the school year on Thursday, February 8th, at 10:00 am in the Library. Our discussion will be focused on bullying awareness, prevention, and intervention.
The FCPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) office is once again planning engaging summer enrichment programs for students!Ā For our current Kindergarten - 5th grade students, we have Tech Adventure Camp.Ā For our current 6th - 11th grade students, we have CTE Summer Academy.Ā Please see the links below for more information and how to register.
Tech Adventure Camp (Gr. K-5), July 8-22
CTE Summer Academy (Gr. 6-11), July 8-26
AĀ student transferĀ is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.
For detailed information regarding the renewal process, please visit theĀ Online Student Transfer Application: Renewal Process webpage.
The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Tuesday, March 5, through Friday, April 12, 2024.Ā No late applications are accepted.
To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:
- Baileyās Upper, February 6, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (Virtual only)
- Hunters Woods Elementary, February 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 26, 2024 at 5:30 p.m.
- Baileyās Primary, February 13, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (In-person)
- Snow date: February 21, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Cheering Othersā Successes. This means when other people succeed, I am happy for them and cheer them on.
Being happy for other people when they succeed isnāt always everyoneās initial reaction. Often, itās easy to become jealous or envious of othersā victories -- or even to experience schadenfreude, which is deriving pleasure from witnessing (or learning about) another personās misfortune. People who have these reactions to the success or misfortune of others are colloquially known as āhaters.ā Itās important to note that these are natural emotions and in small doses can be helpful in allowing us to see what we care about -- and motivate us to pursue those goals.
But making a commitment towards cheering on other peopleās successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include; telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a siblingās success is envy or jealousy -- and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests.
Being supportive of people who succeed is good for our mental, physical, and emotional well-being and when people cheer each other on it begins a reciprocal process that forges stronger relationships. Those relationships are the foundation for a strong culture in teams, schools, and businesses.
To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Projectās P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.
Per the weather reports, the cold winds of winter are blowing in this week. Throughout the winter weather, FCPS and Shrevewood monitor the weather for very low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. At this time, it is our intention to have outdoor recess opportunities this week.Ā
Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and/or other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Serviceās tips onĀ staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, our Social Worker, Heather Colby (hcolby@fcps.edu), can assist you. You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.
If playdates are planned, the Shrevewood office team must receive notifications from the parents of all students involved.Ā Playdate notifications may be made via the online Change in Transportation Form or via an email sent to SWESOffice@fcps.edu. For any changes in transportation, please make sure to contact the office no later 3:00 pm.
- Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office.Ā
- Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.Ā
- Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times.Ā
- Report directly to the cafeteria.Ā
- Enjoy lunch with your children.Ā
- Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker.Ā
- Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students.Ā
- We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch.Ā
- Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPSā website for information on when you should keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.
Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.
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Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75.Ā Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60.Ā Money can be added to your child(ren)ās accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.Ā You can also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary
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Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. Ā A new application must be filled out each new school year. Forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.Ā Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.Ā Ā
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Superintendent to Present Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
- Here Comes the Bus App
- Career Exploration Event for High School Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.Ā
āNational School Counseling Week
& Spirit Weekā
Monday, February 5 - Friday, February 9
āParent Coffeeā
Thursday, February 8, 10:00 a.m.
āPresidents' Day (No School)ā
Monday, February 19
āFamily Science Nightā
Thursday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
āSchool Planning Dayā
Tuesday, March 5 - No school for students
āSpring Break (No School)ā
Monday, March 25 - Friday, March 29
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