 🌟Principal’s Message
🌟Boundary Review Community Meetings Start this Month
🌟Outstanding Employee Awards
🌟Thanksgiving Lunch Information
🌟Thanksgiving Lunch Schedule
🌟Green Team NexTrex Challenge
🌟Federal Impact Aid Survey
🌟Elementary School Immunization Clinics on Early Release Days
🌟Advanced Academics Program Information
🌟Weekly Family Resource
🌟The Positivity Project
🌟Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
🌟Student Birthday Policy
🌟Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary Schools
🌟Attendance
🌟️Schoology/ParentVUE
🌟School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
We had our first annual Veterans Day Assembly at Shrevewood this Wednesday, and it was a truly inspiring event that allowed us to honor and thank those who have served our country. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to hear from our special family guests who shared their experiences and sacrifices. We want to also recognize all of the members of our community who have served or have family members who are serving or have served. Thank you for your courage, your sacrifice, and your unwavering commitment to protecting our freedoms. For anyone who would like to view the slideshow of some of our Shrevewood staff and community veterans, please click this link here.
As we are approaching the busy holiday season, we want to take a moment to remind you about the importance of student attendance at school. We are continuing to work as a school team to improve our attendance and need your help. As you plan for family trips, please reference the FCPS Calendar to ensure your child is not missing out on their learning opportunities at school.
A final reminder to nominate Shrevewood staff for the Outstanding Employee Awards. To submit a nomination for a Shrevewood Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one or more of the categories, please complete the Shrevewood ES Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination Form. More information follows below in the newsletter.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
 Community meetings regarding FCPS’ comprehensive boundary review will take place in each of the division's six regions. You are encouraged to attend the meeting in our region, which will take place on Monday, December 2, 6:30-8 p.m., at Westfield High School Cafeteria.
Please register in advance by clicking on the date. Language interpretation will be available.
If you are unable to attend on this date, view the full list of meetings on the Comprehensive School Boundary Review webpage.
Sign up for the School Boundary Review Newsletter for updates.
Nominations are open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a Shrevewood Elementary School Outstanding Employee in one or more of the categories below, please complete the Shrevewood ES Outstanding Employee Awards Nomination Form.
You may nominate one employee at our school or multiple employees (one individual may only nominate one employee per category).
All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in one more of the criteria for that award category. The Nomination Form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards. The eligibility requirements are below:
Outstanding Teacher
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Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district). Ex: Teacher or Librarian with 3+ years of experience
Outstanding New Teacher
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Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district). Ex: Teacher or Librarian with less than three years of experience
Outstanding New Principal
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Eligibility: Currently works as an elementary, middle, secondary, or high school principal in FCPS and within the first 3 years of their assignment as building principal (in any school/school district).
Outstanding Leader
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Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position and location as a Schedule-C or School-Based Administrator scale employee. This does not include the principal. Ex: Assistant Principal, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee
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Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership at their current location. Ex: School Based Technology Specialist (SBTS), Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART), Instructional Coach, Testing Coordinator, Clinicians, Speech Pathologist, After-School Specialist, Resource Teachers, MTSS Coordinator, Assessment Coach or Special Education Department Chair
Outstanding Operational Employee
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Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee at their current location. Ex: Administrative Assistants, Office Assistants, Librarians, Finance Tech, Custodial staff, Food Services staff, Instructional Aids, Public Health Attendant, Public Health Training Attendant, Parent Liaison
The deadline to submit a nomination is November 15, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal, dnreichard@fcps.edu.
Please fill out the Federal Impact Aid Survey online through ParentVUE today!
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is eligible for Federal Impact Aid grants due to the federal presence in our area. The grants from these programs will become part of FCPS' general operating budget. They are critical to ensuring that students receive an excellent education. FCPS anticipates receiving approximately $4,000,000 in Impact Aid funds. FCPS uses the survey for Impact Aid to identify federally connected students.
The Impact Aid survey is available online through ParentVUE. Families without ParentVUE can request a paper copy of the survey from school. FCPS staff will process the information with the utmost confidentiality.
Here is a link to instructions to access the survey in ParentVUE: https://www.fcps.edu/impact
The Fairfax County Health Department will provide immunizations for elementary students on early release Mondays. All school-required immunizations will be offered free of charge at Health Department clinics by appointment only.
Schedule your appointment today by calling 703-246-7100.
Clinics will be held on Monday, December 9, 2-7 p.m., at the Annandale District Office, Herndon-Reston District Office, and Joseph Willard Health Center. Learn more about these clinics.
RESOURCES
FCPS
Immunization Resources
General Registration Immunizations
Preschool Immunizations
FAQs
Our Partners
FCHD and Inova Clinic Schedules
Virginia Department of Health
 
Click HERE to find AAP parent information slides. You will also see the Fall AAP Newsletter and the referral forms.
Full Time AAP Services referrals for families new to FCPS after January 1, 2024, were due October 15.
All other referrals for Full Time AAP Services are due December 15.
Subject-Specific and Part-Time Services AAP referrals are open at any time.
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 Fairfax County Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) is sponsoring the event. 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. Please register in advance.
Next week, our school community will be reviewing the character strengths of gratitude.
Gratitude is the quality of feeling and expressing
thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion, because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”
On a group level, gratitude is associated with reciprocity and social stability. Grateful people are more likely than their counterparts to feel a commitment to others and believe in an interconnectedness of the world and its people. When a person does a favor for you, you tend to feel thankful and be motivated to return the favor. Groups that operate with gratitude are usually more cohesive.
To practice and encourage this character strength at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you can watch a video, read a quote, and discuss three questions together.
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- Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office.
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.
- Report directly to the cafeteria.
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.
- Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children due to safety protocols and allergies.
As an administrative team and school, we will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.
The Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed three hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9 (Changed from November 25)
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email ESPlanning@fcps.edu.
Our goal is to partner with families to help minimize the number of days students are absent. Getting your student into the habit of daily attendance helps reduce stress and makes it easier to connect with friends and teachers. We understand that each year presents different extenuating circumstances that lead to missed days. However, we hope to increase communication in regards to absences to reduce impact on your child’s well-being. FCPS has created a Health Flyer for Parents indicating when a parent should keep their child home from school. Please review FCPS Attendance Policies and resources to encourage regular school attendance.
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE HERE. Families can also report absences by emailing shrevewoodelem.attendance@fcps.edu or calling 703-645-6666 before 10:00 a.m. each day.
Students, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system. Here is what you need to know:
You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to log in to Schoology.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You may also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44.
Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be filled out each new school year. Forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/frm. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This application must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Veterans Day Recognitions
- Resources on IEPs, Financial Aid, Literacy, and Community Leadership
- Teacher Hiring Event
⭐Thanksgiving Lunch⭐
Thursday, November 21
⭐Thanksgiving Break⭐
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29
(No school for students or staff)
⭐3 Hour Early Release⭐
Monday, December 9
⭐Winter Break⭐
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3
(No school for students or staff)
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