Shrevewood Wise Words - August 7, 2025

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🌟Principal's Message

🌟Parent Reminders

🌟⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools 

🌟Shrevewood Open House

🌟🍴 Apply Today for Free and Reduced Price Meals!

🌟🩹 Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

🌟Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

🌟Rising Kindergartener Summer Playdates

🌟Summer Meals for Students

🌟Summer Green Team Collection


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Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

The first day of school is just 11 days away, and we can't wait to welcome our students back to the hallways and classrooms of Shrevewood Elementary! There's an incredible energy building as we prepare for a new year of learning, growth, and fun.

This morning, we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest staff members to the Shrevewood family for our school based orientation. Their passion and fresh perspectives are a fantastic addition to our team, and we're excited to see the positive impact they will have on our students and the entire school community. We're also thrilled to have all of our staff return for our kickoff on Monday!

We know you have a lot of questions about the start of the school year. Your child’s teacher will be viewable in SIS ParentVue the morning of Thursday, August 14 in the morning. Tomorrow, we will be sending out a detailed email to all families with important back-to-school information. Keep an eye on your inbox!

We are so looking forward to seeing all of our students and reconnecting with our families. Get ready for a wonderful school year!

Sincerely,

Katie Vandawalker, Principal

Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal


Parent Reminders

Update your child's information for us as soon as possible by clicking this link: SIS ParentVUE Online Verification/Update (OVU) Packet

Provide consent for your child to access some digital resources used at school through the Parent Digital Consent System


⏰ Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools 

Limited early release days for elementary schools will shift to Wednesdays for the 2025-26 school year. 

Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood ES will include:

  • September 10
  • October 29
  • November 12
  • December 10
  • February 18
  • March 18
  • April 22
  • May 13

Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website. 


Shrevewood Open House

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🍴 Apply Today for Free and Reduced Price Meals!

According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Students who qualify for free and reduced-price meals receive breakfast and lunch at school at no cost. 

Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meal application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits. Access the application and view criteria on the Free and Reduced-Price Meals webpage

Students who were approved for free and reduced-price meals last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should re-apply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.


🩹 Back-to-School Immunization Requirements

Make sure your child has all of their required immunizations before the first day of school. Check their immunization records to see what they might be missing. You can:

  1. Request immunization records online through the Virginia Immunization Information System (a free service).
  2. Get records from other states’ systems if your child was immunized outside of Virginia.
  3. Request records from your health care provider. Some may charge for copies.

Review school-required immunizations to verify that your child is up to date.

Where to Receive Immunizations

If your child needs an immunization, make an appointment with your family’s health care provider or one of the following clinics:

FCHD offers limited walk-in hours for immunization services on a first-come first served basis. Immunizations are also available by appointment.

  • Inova Cares Back to School Pediatric Health Fairs provide children ages 5 and up with free school physicals and immunizations. Weekday and weekend clinics are available in July and August. These health fairs are for VA Medicaid or Uninsured Inova registered patients only. Appointments are required. Call 703-698-2550 to make an appointment. Bring vaccine records to the appointment. 

Local immunization clinics and additional resources are available on the FCPS Immunization Resources webpage and from the FCHD.


Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…

There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:

  1. Determine eligibility. 
  2. Identify your local school. 
  3. Gather documents. 
  4. Fill out forms. 
  5. 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


Rising Kindergartener Summer Playdates

Attention incoming kindergartners! Please join us for playdates at the Shrevewood E.S. playground this summer!

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Summer Meals for Students

FCPS’ Summer Meal Service Program provides breakfast and lunch free of charge to all children aged 18 and younger. Check FCPS’ Food and Nutrition Services webpage and the USDA Summer Meals for Kids Site Finder for specific dates, times, and locations. If you have any questions regarding the Summer 2025 meal service, please email SummerMeals@fcps.edu or call (703)813-4800.


Summer Green Team Collection

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Our SWES Green Team has collected over 500 pounds of STRETCHY PLASTICS from our community, and the collection CONTINUES!!!  Over the summer, you may drop off stretchy plastics in the white collection bin outside the school's front doors. We have 490 pounds left to collect before October 31 to reach our 1000 pound goal

Ask your family and friends to collect with you!  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!”


Click Here for the FCPS 2025-2026 School Year Calendar


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