Woodburn Newsletter - May 24, 2024

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We love our families, community volunteers, and partnerships. Thank you!


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Woodburn Families, 

As we approach the end of the year, we want to extend our deepest thanks to our families, community volunteers, and partners. We are so fortunate to have your support. Because of you, our students have strong adult mentors, enriching after-school opportunities, access to snacks, and so much more. 

We want to give a special thanks to Katie Sessa, our PTA President. She has been our fearless leader for the last two years. Under her leadership, our PTA programming has grown and further established many school traditions and experiences that have become Woodburn pillars to our students, staff, and families. We are a stronger and more connected community because of Ms. Sessa and our entire PTA executive board. 

We hope you enjoy the long weekend! 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley


Upcoming Events

May 27 - Memorial Day

May 29 - Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 3 - Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6 - TJ Library Visits

June 7 - Field Day

June 10 - 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11 - 6th Grade Promotion

June 12 - Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar


PTA Fun Run and GOTR Success!

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PTA Executive Board - Thank You and Welcome!

Our new PTA board has been elected and are eager to get to work. We want to extend our thanks to this year's executive board and welcome incoming members. Thank you, PTA, for all you do for our Woodburn community. 

 

2023-2024 PTA Executive Board

President, Katie Sessa

Vice President, Carrie Darke

Treasurer, Dan McGarry

Secretary, Abby Jenkins

 

2024-2025 PTA Executive Board

President, Jenn Starkey

Vice President, Carrie Darke

Treasurer, Joyce Jogie

Secretary, Malynda Fender


End of Year Grade Level Celebrations

Each grade level will be hosting an end of year celebration. Classroom teachers will share more information with families. 

Grade

Date and Time

Kindergarten

June 11 - 12:15-1:45

1st Grade

June 6 - 2:55-3:55

2nd Grade

June 5- 11:30-1:00

3rd Grade

June 5- 2:00-4:00

4th Grade

June 10 - 10:00-11:30

5th Grade

June 11 - 10:00-11:50

6th Grade

June 10 - 1:00-4:00 


Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

  • Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
  • Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
  • Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
  • Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services.


FSO Arts Integration Showcase Event

On Sunday, June 9th, Woodburn will be participating in the annual FSO Arts Integration Showcase event.  This features Woodburn 3rd and 4th grade student visual art and students are invited to attend an FSO concert afterwards that features music they’ve been learning about in school.  This year students have been working with Rhapsody in Blue and the FSO will also premier a new piece titled Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.  This promises to be a really fun and inspiring event and we hope you will join us.  If you are interested in attending the concert, please email Ms. Ragona,chragona@fcps.edu and Mr. Kettler, jfkettler1@fcps.edu, to request tickets.  These tickets are being offered for free to our Woodburn community because of our partnership with the FSO.  If possible, please let us know by May 31st if you need tickets! 

Date: Sunday, June 9th

Time: Art Show 3pm, Concert 4pm (show up by 3:30 to pick up tickets)

Location: Center for the Arts GMU Fairfax Campus (4373 Mason Pond Drive)


iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5


FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:

  • Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
  • Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
  • Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today


FCSC

LJ

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 to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.


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