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4th Grade Students visited the Kennedy Center on Wednesday for the annual National Symphony Orchestra performance. They were joined by other 4th graders across the county!
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Happy Friday Wildcats,
Thank you to all of the teachers and families that made time this week for a conference. We always enjoy working together to ensure the best possible learning environment is unfolding each day. We are quite grateful the tremendous support you’ve provided your children throughout the first quarter. And speaking of gratitude, where would we be without the bravery and sacrifice from our United States military. We hope anyone that identifies with Woodburn can join us to Tuesday morning for a token of our appreciation for everything you’ve done and everything you represent.
Together We Grow,
Kelley and Matt
Upcoming Events
November 11 - Veterans Day - No School
November 12 - Veterans Visit with Donuts and Coffee, 8:30-9:15, Library
November 13 - Fall Pictures Retake Day
November 14 - PTA Membership Meeting, 7:00pm
November 18 - 3-hr Early Release Monday
November 21 - Thanksgiving Lunch (See below)
Picture Retake Day
Fall Picture Retake Day is scheduled for next Wednesday, November 13. Retake day is for any student who was absent, is new to Woodburn, or wants a retake based on their current picture. Students getting retakes will need to bring their original photos.
Native American Heritage Month
Native American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native Americans. It is also a time to raise a general awareness about the unique challenges they have faced both historically and in the present, and the ways in which tribal citizens have worked to conquer these challenges.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
Kindergarten students welcomed our Community Helpers into the building today! They learned all about different jobs in our community and even got to meet some of our fury helpers!
Thank You Veterans
We would like to invite active and retired military to join us for Donuts and Coffee on Tuesday, November 12 as a token of our gratitude. This reception will be held from 8:30-9:15 in the Woodburn Library. Students and family members of attending military are welcome to join. Please use this form to RSVP to support our planning purposes.
3-hr Early Release Monday: Nov 18
Our next scheduled 3-hr early release Monday is November 18th. On this day, Kindergarten through grade 6 students are dismissed at 1:05pm. Complete this form to change your response from October 21st. We are using your responses to our last early release Monday as a default.
Thanksgiving Luncheon
Our Thanksgiving Lunch is scheduled for November 21st and families are invited to join their child for a Turkey Lunch! The lunch cost for guests is $4.75 and $3.25 for students. We are requesting that you pre-pay to allow for a more efficient pace going through the lunch line. Families can add funds to student lunch accounts through My School Bucks (or send in exact change cash) prior to the 21st. Tickets will be distributed for those who pre-paid on the 20th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door, however, we would appreciate families to pre-pay if possible.
Below is the lunch schedule. Some lunches will be held in the gym due to space.To support our planning purposes, please RSVP.
Boundary Review Community Meetings Start This Month
As a reminder, FCPS has started the process of reviewing school boundaries across the division. This important work will help the district better support student population growth, changes in school capacity, and evolving community needs. Community input is vital to this process. With that in mind, FCPS, in partnership with Thru Consulting, will be hosting a series of community meetings in each of FCPS’ six regions. Participants are encouraged to share their thoughts, ask questions, and learn more about the boundary review process.
Please visit FCPS’ website for meeting dates, locations, and other information. Sign up for the School Boundary Review newsletter for updates. Region 2 will host it's boundary review community meeting on the 18th.
Students in Ms. Hilliker's class went on a shape hunt during math this week! Students walked around the building to find some shapes!
IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair
Parents/caregivers, school staff, and students over the age of 14 are invited to attend an interactive event celebrating the individualized education program (IEP) process. The IEP Palooza and Community Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., at Jackson Middle School.
The event is sponsored by Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA). Activities include simulated IEP meetings, break-out sessions on the various parts of an IEP, and a resource fair to learn more about community supports. Register in advance.
Tutoring Resources for Families
Is your family looking for resources to help support your child’s academic success? FCPS’ Family Resource Center (FRC) maintains a list of district employees who hold a valid Virginia teaching credential and who are available to be hired as a tutor by parents. FRC maintains this list, but families are responsible for contacting and working directly with tutors. This list is not “approved” by FCPS and is only meant as a resource.
FCPS also partners with Varsity Tutors to provide students and families with extra resources for learning. Every student can take advantage of Varsity Tutors' services at no cost, including weekly live online classes, on demand 24/7 chat tutoring, essay editing, study resources such as recorded content, practice problems, and diagnostic tests.
✨ FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan Goal 3: Academic Growth and Excellence, reminds us of our commitment to supporting each and every student and helping them meet or exceed high academic standards.
Students explore different activities in PE
Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets (in the upper right corner after logging in). Please complete it as soon as possible.
For any families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE, schools will provide paper forms starting Wednesday, November 13. Paper forms should be returned by Wednesday, December 4.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. Information from this survey resulted in more than $4 million in funding last year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, please watch this video on Impact Aid and visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Need to Register for ParentVUE?
Learn how to activate your SIS ParentVUE account, so you can easily submit your survey.
Technical support for using ParentVUE or completing the survey online is available by submitting a Parent Support Request ticket. Select SISParent in the Application dropdown menu and type Federal Impact Aid Survey under Issue Description. Or, call the Parent Technology Help Desk at 833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS).
FCPS News: In Case You Missed It
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FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Fall Testing Results
- Boundary Review Community Meetings
- Resources for Families
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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