 Students across the building are learning all about different life cycles! A 2nd grader holds up a model of a Monarch Butterfly's chrysalis. Second grade students are currently observing the lifecycle of Monarchs in the classroom!
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Hi Wildcats,
We hope everyone had a pleasant experience this week at our annual Back to School Night. We are fortunate to have all of our teachers demonstrating a wide range of skills, each centered on providing the best educational experience for all Wildcats. This first academic month is now in the books. We all look forward to building on the wealth of skills learned and sharpened in each child. Thank you for all of your support and staying attuned to the students’ successes.
Together We Grow,
Kelley and Matt
Upcoming Events
September 26 - Parent Coffee, 10:00am Fairmont Gardens Playground
September 27 - Hat Day for Childhood Cancer Awareness
October 3 - Holiday, Rosh Hashanah
October 4 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students
October 7 - Fall Picture Day
October 10 - Advanced Academics Parent Information Meeting, 5:30pm
October 14 - Teacher Workday, No School for Students
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.
Students have been learning about Hispanic Heritage during our daily morning news show. We will be wrapping up the Hispanic Heritage Month with a spirit day and will share more information once this date has been finalized.
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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.
We All Belong at School
Each one of us is unique, and every student matters. If your student is having a difficult time attending class, please speak with a trusted adult at school.
Watch this video to see how everyone belongs at school. Visit our Attendance webpage for resources on attendance. Attend today, achieve tomorrow!
Third graders are learning all about the lifecycle of a lady bug.
Students to Be Surveyed on Social-Emotional Learning
FCPS is committed to supporting the mental wellness of all students. The Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener helps our students share their perspectives on how their schools and communities support them and help them develop the skills they need to succeed.
The screener is offered to all students in grades 3 through 12 in the fall and spring. It addresses skills such as achieving goals, understanding and managing emotions, establishing and maintaining relationships with adults and peers, and making responsible decisions. Students also share how successful their school and community are at making them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to plan programming for the division, schools, and individual students.
After each screening, results will be available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who don’t have a ParentVUE account. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Families who wish to opt their child out may do so by completing the opt-out form in the Annual Notice packet or SIS ParentVUE. For more information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage or contact our front office.
Please note that the SEL Screener is not the same as the anonymous Fairfax County Youth Survey, which will take place later this fall.
Woodburn students in grade 3-6 are scheduled complete the SEL screener in October.
Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
Children go through a lot of changes, and it can be hard to tell if their behavior is developmentally appropriate or if they could benefit from mental health support. It’s important to talk to your child and pay attention to their actions, especially these warning signs:
- Increased irritability, hyperactivity, energy, and/or aggressive behavior.
- Excessive sadness, hopelessness, or worries.
- Loss of appetite, or significant weight gain or loss.
- Lack of sleep or too much sleep.
- A decline in grades, school avoidance, or attendance concerns.
- Alcohol or drug use.
- Withdrawal from activities and/or friends and family.
- Thoughts of harming themselves or others.
If you notice any of these warning signs or feel your child may be experiencing a mental health challenge, help is available. Please contact members from our wellness team to discuss your concerns and identify resources. Find additional ways to support your child’s wellness.
- Molly Buchanan, School Social Worker at mabuchanan@fcps.edu
- Sage Coury, School Counselor at sacoury@fcps.edu
- Kameron Cummings, School Counselor at krcummings@fcps.edu
If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health crisis such as thoughts of harming themselves or others, please take action right away. Call 988, go to the nearest emergency room, or contact the Sharon Bulova Center for Community Health Emergency Services at 703-573-5679.
 We loved that our Wildcats were all smiles at Back to School Night!
Beginning of the Year Assessments
This coming week we will be wrapping up the majority of our beginning of the year assessments for students in grade 1-6.
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.
FCPS Trust Policy Supports Caring Culture
Fairfax County Public Schools is proud of its caring culture and strives to provide a safe, welcoming, and inclusive space for all students and families. The FCPS Trust Policy solidifies this commitment and aligns with Fairfax County Goverment's Public Trust and Confidentiality Policy. It ensures that FCPS students and families can access FCPS benefits and services without fear that information will be disclosed, directly or indirectly, to federal immigration officials. Please visit FCPS’ Trust Policy webpage to learn more about the policy and regulation in multiple languages.
Substitute Teaching Opportunities
Want to make a difference in the life of a Woodburn Wildcat? Fairfax County Public Schools is looking for enthusiastic, engaged, and dedicated substitute teachers.
Substitutes help our students thrive when their teacher must be out of the classroom and are essential members of every school’s team. More information about the application process and requirements is available online.
Visit the Recruitment Events calendar for a list of all FCPS job fairs.
A first grade student is seen enjoying a book from her book bin!
Save the Date: PTA Read-a-Thon
Woodburn PTA is excited to host a read-a-thon that will take place during the month of October! Each student will have their own fundraising page through the 99pledges platform where donors can donate a flat amount or make a donation per minute of reading. Reading logs will be distributed to each student to track their minutes and will be collected on 10/31/24. The grade that fundraises the most money will win a pizza party in early November! Let's get reading!
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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