 1st Grade students are lined up and ready to go into music!
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Hi Wildcats,
This week we were pleased to have one of the FCPS centrally-based photographers strolling through the halls of Woodburn. You might notice a few additional photos in this News You Choose, spotting engaging and joyful expressions on our Wildcats. Those delightful expressions can consistently be traced to the bonds that our kiddos have with one another and stewards of the school that care so much about their engagement and progress. As Back to School Night approaches, know that we are excited to showcase all of the wonderful nuisances and charms that 3401 Hemlock holds each day.
Together We Grow,
Kelley and Matt
Beginning of Year Events
September 16 - Monday Early Release
September 17 - Clean Kitchen Night Silver Diner Merrifield
September 18 - Back to School Night, 6:00-7:30pm
September 19 - Lunch Food Truck - DC Slices
September 27 - Hat Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness
3-Hour Early Release
Monday will be our first 3-Hour Early Release. Thank you for informing us of your plans for your student that day. If you have not submitted your response yet, please do so by completing this form.
We will hold two dismissal times, one at 1:05 for students electing to go home and one at our normal 4:05 dismissal time. FCPS transportation is being provided for both.
Schools have been made aware that SACC will be available beginning in October for 3-Hour Early Release Monday's.
 We are writers! Kindergarten students find a comfortable spot to write.
Back to School Night
Our annual Back to School Night is this coming Wednesday, September 18 from 6:00-7:30pm. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to meet with teachers and learn important detailed information about academic outcomes for each subject, expectations for the school year, support for students, communication methods for parents, and more. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for your family conference at the end of the quarter.
Doors will open at 6:00pm and families will be invited to join their grade levels designated room. Staff will be available to provide directions along the way.
Session 1: 6:05-6:40
Session 2: 6:45-7:15
A bus will be provided from Fairmont Gardens main office entrance (4137 Wadsworth Ct.) to Woodburn at 5:40pm and will depart from Woodburn at 7:30pm.
Region 2 Listening Session
Margaret Barnes, Executive Principal for Region 2, will be at Woodburn on behalf of the FCPS Region 2 Leadership Team during Back to School Night on Wedesday, September 18, 2024 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM to hear what families would like to share about selecting the next principal for Woodburn. As with all principal panels, every parent or caregiver can provide input. Ms. Barnes will be at a table in the cafeteria. Please feel free to stop by her table and share.
5th grade students engaged in meaningful conversation this week during their math block.
Update Your Child's Immunization Records
Please check with your health care provider as soon as possible to make sure your child is up to date on the immunizations required by the state of Virginia. Starting Monday, September 30, students who have not provided proof of immunization will not be allowed to attend school.
You may check your child’s immunization compliance and submit their immunization record in SIS ParentVUE. Records may also be delivered to your school’s front office.
Alternative immunization documents (below) may also be provided to your school’s front office, but they may not be uploaded in ParentVUE:
- A health care provider’s written statement specifying all administered immunizations.
- A health care provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption form objecting to the administration of immunizations due to conflicts with their religious tenets or practices.
Find more information on immunizations.
Beginning of the year assessments have begun. Please view below to find out when students will be completing the iReady assessment. For grade levels with two dates listed, students will begin testing on the first day and are likely to finish. In the case that they have not completed the assessment, they will have the opportunity to continue testing the next day. This is to encourage students to take their time when completing each assessment.
Upcoming iReady Schedule
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G1 |
G2 |
G3 |
G4 |
G5 |
G6 |
| Math |
Sept 19
Sept 20
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Sept 17
Spet 18
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Sept 12
Sept 13
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Sept 24
Sept 25
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Sept 19
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Sept 16
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| Reading |
N/A |
N/A |
Sept 5
Sept 6
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Sept 17
Sept 18
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Sept 12
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Sept 11
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Additional assessments are utilized to monitor student progress throughout the year. Visit the FCPS Website to learn more about assessments in each grade level.
 Our rock wall has been a great addition to our physical education classes. 2nd grade students are seen smiling as they climbed this week.
National Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 to October 15, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Attendance Matters
When a Student Should Stay Home From School
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your child succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your child stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when to keep your child at home.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify their teacher so that support can be provided if needed. Also, keep an open line of communication with your school's public health staff.
Read about how families can help form good attendance habits. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
2024-25 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 30.
Students are seen enjoying a graphic novel during reading.
Clean Kitchen Night and Food Truck
The PTA is at it again organizing some of our favorite events! Consider taking a break from cooking and support Woodburn at Silver Diner in Merrifield on Tuesday, September 17. Don't forget to mention Woodburn when you order!
Monthly Food Trucks are back! Although organized as a fun, lunch alternative for staff, all are welcome to stop by the bus loop the grab a bite on your lunch break. Although not a PTA fundraiser, this is something everyone looks forward to! DC Slices will be parked in the bus loop on Thursday, September 19 during lunch.
PTA Spirit Wear
The sale of Woodburn spirit wear directly supports a wide range of enriching programs and events that benefit our children. This school year, the PTA plans to contribute $30K+ toward school field trips. PTA programming also includes funding that supports Raise a Reader!, teacher/staff appreciation, and more!
Visit customink.com/fundraising/woodburn-elementary-spirit-wear
Questions? Contact the spirit wear coordinator at bridget@1213creative.com
Place your order by September 27th. Items will be delivered to classroom teachers and are scheduled to be sent home with your student in late October.
Visit woodburnpta.givebacks.com/store to become a PTA member.
Student Monitor and Cafeteria Hostess Needed
Woodburn is looking for student monitors and a cafeteria hostess to join our staff. These are hourly positions. Please reach out to Kelley at krdauberman@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: $17.88/hr
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