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 Our Wildcats had a blast celebrating the 100th day of school!
Upcoming Events
February 17 - President's Day, No School
February 19 - Staff/Parent Basketball Practice 4:30-5:15
February 20 - Food Truck, Little Lady Grill
February 24 - Clean Kitchen Night, Shake Shack
March 7 - Raise a Reader Event
March 10 - Early Release Monday
March 14 - Silent Auction and Bingo Night
Parent/Teacher Basketball Game
Calling all Woodburn Basketball enthusiasts!
The PTA is proud to keep the parent teacher game tradition alive. It's a great opportunity for our school community to come together, have fun, and show wildcat spirit.
When: Friday April 4th, Doors at 6:30 pm, Game at 7pm Where: Luther Jackson Middle School
Whether you're an enthusiastic player or a cheerful spectator, your presence will make the event even more memorable.
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Players: All staff and parents are welcome and encouraged to participate. Practices will be on Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 pm in Woodburn's gym, starting Feb 19th. This is a friendly game and practices are fun shoot arounds for every skill level. Please plan to attend at least three practices, the last being mandatory!
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Spectators: Come prepared to cheer on the teachers and staff and participate in the halftime entertainment. Tickets are free to all families however donations are appreciated via Givebacks. The PTA will also be selling Woodburn swag and raffling off a signed basketball!
Question? Reach out to Malynda Fender at malyndap@gmail.com.
Monday was "Team Up for Kindness" day and our Wildcats showed up! They wore their favorite jersey's and looked for extra ways to be Kind all week.
Save the Date: Raise a Reader
Our favorite event is almost here! Raise a reader is scheduled for Friday, March 7th. This is a special event for Woodburn where families are invited to read to their child's class or come and listen to the reading. A schedule and sign-up will be shared with families next week. Please keep an eye out for this information which will be shared initially through Talking Points.
**PTA Yearbook Raffle!**
Last day to enter! Your chance to win a FREE 2024-2025 Woodburn yearbook is being extended! Join the PTA by the end of today, Friday, February 14 to be automatically entered into the drawing. A winner will be announced the following week. Click the corrected link below and join today!
On Tuesday's students "Mixed Up with Kindness" by mix-matching their outfits.
Fall Club Reimbursement
If your child participated in Fall Clubs 2024, please review the important information below.
The $10 registration fee was intended to cover materials, supplies, Goldfish snacks, and transportation. However, thanks to the generous support of Title I, transportation costs have been covered, leaving a remaining balance of $2.67 per student.
We would love to use these funds to continue the work with our programs that support all of our students. However, if you prefer to receive a reimbursement of $2.67, please email our administrative assistant, Melissa Lopez, at mlopez1@fcps.edu by Monday, February 17, 2025, to request the refund.
If we do not hear from you by this date, the funds will be used accordingly.
 Dr. Mae Jemison is an engineer, physician, and former NASA astronaut. She attended Stanford University and earned degrees in chemical engineering as well as African and African-American studies. She went on to study in the medical field and joined the Peace Corps as a medical officer. After returning, she joined NASA and made history as the first African-American woman to travel into space! Students can learn more about her in the book Mae Among the Stars found in the Woodburn Library.
Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration (Note: Date Change)
FCPS’ Chief Equity Office invites the community to an Inaugural Black History Month Kickoff Celebration on Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event begins with a light reception followed by a formal program, From the Threads of Our Past to the Fabric of Our Future. The program will honor the enduring contributions of Black history and culture while envisioning a future rooted in equity and excellence. It will include inspiring performances, personal stories, reflections, and opportunities to connect and celebrate. The event is open to the entire community.
For more information, contact Nina Thomas, senior manager for Professional Learning and Cultural Responsiveness.
Celebrating 100 Days of School OUR Way! Students wore our school colors while also showing different ways they could represent 100 for the 100th day of school.
It’s Kindergarten Registration Time!
Attending kindergarten provides children with an opportunity to learn and practice the essential social, emotional, problem-solving, and self-regulation skills they will use throughout their lives. Fairfax County public schools typically conduct kindergarten registration events, including orientation, between January and April. Eligible children can also be registered throughout the summer, but registering your child early helps us prepare and ensure we have the teachers and resources needed on the first day of school.
Families should prepare for registration by gathering documents and completing forms on the FCPS kindergarten registration webpage. FCPS offers support and resources for all families to help with registration and the transition to kindergarten. For support in other languages, visit the kindergarten registration webpage.
A strong start is Goal 1 of the 2023-30 Strategic Plan.
Learn More About How Your Child Feels at School
The Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener will be administered to students in grades 3-12 in March. Students use the SEL Screener twice a year to share their perspectives on how well their school and community help them develop the skills they need to succeed. The screener works by asking questions or presenting statements that students can think about and respond to. This gives students a way to share how well their school community makes them feel valued, included, and supported.
After each screening, results are available in the Documents tab of SIS ParentVUE and mailed to families who do not have a ParentVUE account. For more information, including SEL Screener questions and opt-out information, please visit the Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener webpage.
Students are excited to Spread the Love for our final day of Kindness Week!
Protect Yourself and Your Community From the Flu
Fairfax County is experiencing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. The Fairfax County Health Department reports that visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings. Read a letter from the health department.
The health department suggests taking the following steps to reduce the spread of flu and other germs:
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Cover coughs and sneezes. If you must be around others while ill, wearing a mask can help reduce spread.
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Wash hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers when soap and water are not available (with supervision for younger children).
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Clean frequently touched surfaces.
According to the health department, to help prevent or reduce the spread of illness it is important for individuals who are sick to stay home and away from others until symptoms improve and until they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours. Visit this Attendance webpage for guidance on when your child should go to school.
Student Fasting Meal Kits for February 28 - March 28
Thanks to a new program from the Virginia Department of Education, students who are fasting during the school day between February 28 and March 28 can now take school meal kits home at the end of the day.
Families will need to fill out a weekly Fasting Meals Request Form for their child or children to receive school meal kits. A separate form must be filled out for each week and each student.
To receive meal kits for Friday, February 28, and the week of March 3, please submit the first request form by Monday, February 24. Visit the FNS webpage for more information, including weekly request forms and deadlines.
Students in Ms. Yanes' class decorated bags for their Valentine's Exchange!
FCPS News
IIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Flu Prevention
- Students Spread Joy
- Investing in our Classrooms
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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