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Woodburn Families,
We were thrilled to welcome students back on Wednesday and kick-off the fourth quarter. This week we met future wildcats at our Kindergarten Orientation, boys from our soccer teams attended a varsity game at Falls Church High School, and our 4th graders went to Yorktown and Jamestown.
Please join us for our April PTA Membership Meeting next Thursday. PTA business will be conducted and a member from the Gallows Road Transportation stakeholder group will share information and answer questions.
Together We Grow,
Katy & Kelley
Upcoming Events
April 10 - No School for Students
April 11 - PTA Membership Meeting - 6:30pm dinner and 7:00pm meeting
April 11 - 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home
April 15 - Progress Reports Available in ParentVue
April 16 - PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys
April 17 - Falls Church Pyramid Art Show
April 18 - FCHS Soccer Elementary School Night, 7:15pm
April 24 - Spring Pictures
April 25 - Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm
April 26 - PTA Spring Dance
2023-2024 FCPS Calendar
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Join us in recognizing Ms. Lockwood as we celebrate National Library Week! We appreciate her commitment to making our library a warm and inviting space where students can enjoy their favorite books. We see you, Ms. Lockwood! |
Solar Eclipse Viewing at Woodburn
A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders.
Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. At Woodburn, with the support of one of our families, we have been able to collect approved eyewear so that all students, K-6, can safely view the eclipse ONLY while wearing the eyewear.
Here are some important reminders:
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Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear. This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home.
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Regular sunglasses are not good enough. We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing.
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Eclipse timing: The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m., and ends around 4:32 p.m. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.
For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage.
April 10th - Student Holiday
In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. Read more at Britannica.com.
Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.
Below is an overview of our upcoming required state assessments. More information about testing in each grade level is available on the FCPS website. Additional information about the SOL schedule will be available in the coming weeks.
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Assessment
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Grade
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Testing Day or Window
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Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities Test
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1
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April 9th
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VKRP
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K
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April 8-May 17
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PALS Assessment
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K
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April 22-May 17
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iREADY Math and Reading
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Gr. 1-3
Gr. 4-6
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April 22-May 17
June 1-June 7
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5th Integrated Reading and Writing
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Gr. 5
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April 23
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Reading and Math SOLs
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Gr. 3-6
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April 29-May 24
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Girls on the Run - Buddy Runners Needed
The Girls on the Run team is looking for Buddy Runners. As a Buddy Runner, you will be assigned with a girl or two to “run” alongside your buddy during our celebratory 5k race. The race will be on Sunday May 19 at Pentagon City at 8:30 AM. To register as a buddy runner, use this link: 2024 GOTR 5k Registration.We are a big team and can use as many buddy runners as possible. Please send this to anyone you might know that is interested!
Please reach out to Amanda Dey (akdey@fcps.edu) with any questions you might have!
Our PTA has been working hard on our 2023-2024 yearbook!
You can pre-order a yearbook online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com.
Yearbook ID: 14452222
Or, scan the QR code
Yearbooks pre-ordered before April 24 are $20.
A small number of extra copies will be available to purchase from the PTA in June. The cost will increase to $25.
Yearbooks will be delivered in June.
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FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Month of the Military Child
- Register for the FCPS Family Summit
- Teaching Real-World Math Skills
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are open for the 2024 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC) sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.
This award recognizes staff or community members who have demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual or group for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
Kindergarten Registration
Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.
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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