🌟Principal’s Message
🌟Order Your Yearbook!
🌟Green Team Progress
🌟Lost and Found
🌟Community Conversations
🌟Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
🌟Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs
🌟Spring Break STEM Camp
🌟Techstravaganza 2025
🌟Girls' Basketball Summer Camp
🌟Green Team NexTrex Challenge
🌟PTA News
🌟Weekly Family Resource
🌟The Positivity Project
🌟Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary Schools
🌟Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
🌟Student Birthday Policy
🌟Attendance
🌟️Schoology/ParentVUE
🌟School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
As we approach the end of the week, we want to wish you all a restful and enjoyable Spring Break! School will dismiss for the break at the end of the day on Friday, April 11, and we look forward to welcoming our students back on Monday, April 21.
During Spring Break, our school office will have limited hours. The office will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Our office will be closed Wednesday - Friday.
We understand that several parents have recently inquired about the summer SOAR program. We want to clarify that, unfortunately, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is only able to offer the summer SOAR and Bridge to Kindergarten programs at Title I schools. Therefore, Shrevewood Elementary students will not be eligible to attend the SOAR program this summer.
We hope this break provides a wonderful opportunity for you to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your children. We encourage you to enjoy the change of pace and create some special memories together.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year. We are proud of our students' hard work and look forward to a strong finish to the year upon their return.
Wishing you all a safe, healthy, and happy Spring Break!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
 
On Tuesday, the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade Green Teams met for an “All Hands Green Team Meeting”, including representatives from 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. The students analyzed and reflected on our school’s data collected during the current Green Team projects. Shrevewood students have been focusing on:
- Reducing food waste by setting up a daily Food Share Program in the cafeteria - Food Share Fridays
- Collecting stretchy plastics to be re-purposed for Trex material
- Recycling paper, plastics, and cardboard throughout the school
- Learning about access to clean water and conservation through Project Based Learning in Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5, and 6th grades
- Sustainable gardening with our Tower Gardens – providing bags of lettuce to students and teachers
- Clean Earth Challenge by keeping our playground free of trash
Curious to see our data? Click here to view the data meeting slides, as well as the slides our Green Team members will share with their classrooms to celebrate Earth Month and Earth Day on April 22!
Our lost and found collection is overflowing, and we need your help to make sure these items find their way home! Please encourage your child to take a look for any lost items. All items not claimed before Spring Break will be donated.
Our Schools, Our Future – Spring Series 2025: Community Conversations
FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is hosting a series of Community Conversations across the school division this spring. These events are a valuable opportunity for you and your communities to share your thoughts, ask questions, and engage directly with Dr. Reid. Your input matters, and we encourage you to participate.
Community Conversations – Open to all families from all regions
- Monday, April 21 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mount Eagle Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
- Wednesday, April 23 | 6:30–7:30 p.m. | Mason Crest Elementary School - Registration coming soon.
Interpreter services will be provided for all events.
Dr. Reid values your communities' input, and we look forward to seeing you at the community conversations.
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
Read more about the registration process. For additional information, please contact Allyson Brink, our school registrar, at ahbrink@fcps.edu or (703)645-6602.
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County.
Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
Spring Break STEM Camp – Hands-On Science & Engineering Activities! (Free for Eligible Students)
Looking for an exciting and educational way for your child to spend Spring Break? Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology are hosting a Spring Break STEM Camp for 4th-7th graders from April 14-18 in McLean, VA. Campers will explore engineering, coding, chemistry, physics, and biology through engaging, hands-on activities designed to make STEM fun and accessible. The camp runs from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. with optional extended care available.
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Cost: $180.00 (FREE for students receiving free/reduced lunch)
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Location: 6888 Elms St., Suite 2C, McLean, VA
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Lunch: Students should bring their own lunch.
- All proceeds benefit CAPA NoVA and TJHSST clubs
Sign up here: https://forms.gle/N9downzWECuXoYQW9. For more details or questions, please email springstemcamp@gmail.com.
 
 
Please continue to send STRETCHY PLASTICS to school with your children! Ask your family and friends to collect with you!
We have collected almost 200 lbs., and we have 800 lbs. to collect to reach our goal of 1000 lbs. before October 31. If we reach our goal, we will receive a special new bench made of recycled plastics!!
As our Green Team likes to say, “Go Green – Go Clean – Shrevewood Owls on the Scene!”
Spring Baroody Programs
 
Bingo Night
The beloved BINGO NIGHT returns on Friday, April 25th! Sign up to:
Staff Appreciation Week
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Staff Appreciation Week (SAW) is May 5th-9th, and we are hard at work arranging meals, games, raffle prizes, and more! Please visit the SAW 2025: Destination Appreciation webpage to sign up to help show our Shrevewood staff how much we appreciate them and make the week a success! There are several opportunities to help in person or to assist remotely.
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PTA Board
If you are staying in town for Spring Break, we recommend checking out the wonderful resources that our Fairfax County Public Libraries offer.
After Spring Break, our school community will be reviewing the character strengths of fairness, humor, perseverance, and self-control.
To practice and encourage these character strengths at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
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 completed 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:
- Celebrating Our Successes
- FCPS Resources
- Budget Update
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Spring Break⭐
Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18
(No school for students or staff)
⭐PTA Bingo Night⭐
Friday, April 25
⭐3 Hour Early Release⭐
Monday, April 28
⭐PTA Meeting⭐
Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m.
⭐3 Hour Early Release⭐
Monday, May 19
⭐Talent Show⭐
Thursday, May 22, at 5:30 p.m.
⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐
Monday, May 26
(No school for students or staff)
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