 🌟Principal’s Message
🌟GOTR Toy Donations
🌟Shrevewood Band Concert - Dec. 12
🌟Student Feedback Opportunity for FCPS Cell Phone Policy and SR&R
🌟Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results Coming Soon
🌟❄️ Preparing for Winter Weather
🌟Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
🌟Boundary Review Community Meetings
🌟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
🌟Shrevewood PTA Updates
🌟Handwashing
🌟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,
Thank you so much to all of the families and friends who joined us today for our Thanksgiving lunch! We are grateful for the partnerships and really enjoyed having such a wonderful buzz in the cafeteria as we enjoyed our time together.
As you know, next week we will observe Thanksgiving Break, and there will be no school Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Friday, Nov. 29. As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude for the incredible work and dedication of our students, staff, and families. Your unwavering commitment to our school community has been instrumental in creating a positive and enriching learning environment.
Our students continue to amaze us with their curiosity, creativity, and academic achievements. Their hard work and enthusiasm are truly inspiring. Our dedicated staff members go above and beyond to provide exceptional instruction and support, fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing the potential of every student.
We are also grateful for the active involvement and support of our parents and guardians. Your partnership in your child's education is invaluable. By working together, we can build on our strong foundation for our students' success.
May this upcoming holiday season be filled with joy, peace, and gratitude.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
The Girls on the Run are collecting toys for the National Children’s Hospital in a donation box located at the front of the school. We plan to bring the donations to the hospital the week after Thanksgiving, so please drop off your donations by Tuesday, December 3. The hospital’s wish list can be found at this link .
**Please note: toys and items donated must be new and in original packaging.**
The 2024 Winter 6th Grade Band Concert will take place on Thursday, Dec. 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Kilmer Middle School. Sixth grade band students should arrive at Kilmer Middle School at 6:15 p.m. and enter through the main entrance. We can’t wait to share some great music with you soon!
FCPS is working with K12 Insight to host a community forum for families, staff members, and students to provide feedback on the school division’s cell phone policies and practices, and the Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) document. FCPS is looking for more student participants (grades 3-12) to help ensure diverse perspectives from our community.
The community forum will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 6:30-8 p.m., at the Willow Oaks Administrative Center. If your student is interested in providing feedback, please visit the Cell Phone Policy Forum registration page to learn more. Families must register their child by Monday, November 25.
One of the ways FCPS supports the mental wellness of all students is through the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener. In October, students in grades 3-12 took this screener, which gives information about their skills such as achieving goals, handling emotions, building relationships with adults and peers, and making good choices.
The screener also helps students evaluate their school community’s efforts to make them feel valued, included, and supported. Screener data is used to create learning, experiences, and environments for students to succeed.
In early December, families will be able to view student SEL Screener results in SIS ParentVUE. For families who do not have an active ParentVUE account, results will be sent by mail.
Learn more about the screener on the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage. For help understanding your child’s results or ideas to support them at home, review the Family Guide or contact us.
Winter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
We will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please email our Family Liaison, Fatima Phillips at frphillips@fcps.edu.
 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, from 6:30-8 p.m., at the 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.
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.
Referrals for Full Time AAP Services are due December 15. Students in 2nd grade – 6th grade are eligible to be referred for Full Time Services.
This article has 10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School.
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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 🎁 PTA Community Outreach Holiday Drive 🎁
This holiday season, let’s come together to support our Shrevewood students and families! Explore ways to donate here.
As we transition into the fall and winter seasons, it's important to remind our students, staff, and families about the importance of practicing good hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette. These simple practices can significantly reduce the spread of germs, particularly during the upcoming holiday season when gatherings and travel increase.
Key Reminders:
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Wash Hands Frequently: Encourage students to wash their hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after using the restroom, and after blowing their nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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Use Hand Sanitizer: When soap and water are not readily available, provide access to alcohol-based hand sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol content.
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Cover Coughs and Sneezes: Remind students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue or their elbow when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of tissues properly in a wastebasket and wash their hands.
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Avoid Touching Face: Discourage students from touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Hand Washing Prevents The Spread of the Flu
Your Health Is In Your Hands with the Help from a Shark
- 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:
- Preparing for Winter Weather
- SEL Screener Results
- Varsity Girls Wrestling Is New Winter Sport
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Thanksgiving Break⭐
Wednesday, November 27 - Friday, November 29
(No school for students or staff)
⭐3 Hour Early Release⭐
Monday, December 9
⭐FLE Preview Night⭐
Tuesday, December 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the library
⭐PTA Meeting⭐
Tuesday, December 10, at 7:00 p.m. in the library
⭐6th Grade Band Concert⭐
Thursday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. at Kilmer M.S.
⭐Winter Break⭐
Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3
(No school for students or staff)
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