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We love 1st grade! Ms. Webster's class has created such a loving community of learners. They work every day to show kindness to one another and help each other out along the way!
Upcoming Events
September 26 - Hispanic Heritage Festival, 5-7:30
September 26 - Spirit Wear Closes
October 2 - No School, Yom Kippur
October 13 - Staff Development Day, No School for Students
October 17 - Fall Picture Day
October 20 - No School, Diwali
October 29 - 3-hr Early Release
Save the Date: Fall Picture Day!
Fall Picture Day is scheduled for October 17. Families can pre-order pictures using the QR code below or by going to the Strawbridge Website. Enter our code FM480256 to pre-order your photos!
AAP Information Session
Thank you so much to all who attended the family AAP sessions this week! A copy of the presentation is linked below. Please email me at nhkhan@fcps.edu if you have any questions. The deadline for all full time referrals is Monday, December 15 at 11:59 P.M. Please let me know if you need any support completing the form.
 We enjoyed seeing so many families at our AAP Information Session this past week!
2025 Student Rights and Responsibilities
FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment.
Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Tuesday, September 30.
We received an update regarding the new volunteer process. For Level 3 volunteers awaiting background checks, provisional approval may be granted to meet schools’ time-sensitive needs. While fingerprinting is expected before starting Level 3 activities, provisional approval may be used when delays occur due to the backlog. All volunteers must still sign in at the school’s visitor kiosk before each volunteer activity. To simplify the background check process, volunteers may use fieldprint, allowing them to complete fingerprinting at nearby locations rather than traveling to Gatehouse or scheduling virtual appointments. Volunteers can contact Kameron Cummings as our Volunteer Point of Contact. We are deeply thankful for the many volunteers who make a meaningful difference in our schools!
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Want to start the volunteer process? Use this link or the QR code to begin your volunteer FCPS application.
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Congratulations Jackie Garcia and Melissa Lopez for being selected as the Region 2 FCPSCares recipients of the month! We are so lucky to work with you each and every day. You support Woodburn in tremendous ways and it does not go unnoticed! See their FCPS Cares submission below!
FCPS Cares Submission
"I would like to recognize two exceptional professionals who have played a crucial role in my successful transition as principal. Jackie Garcia is an invaluable asset to Woodburn ES, serving as our Student Information Assistant for over two decades. Her expertise and dedication have made her a key player in the seamless registration and transition process for all our families. Jackie's meticulous attention to detail in maintaining critical and confidential student records—including immunization data and free and reduced-price meal applications—is a testament to her commitment. She also goes above and beyond to support the entire school community by helping with coverage and securing substitutes, which is essential to the building’s daily operations. Her long-standing presence and unwavering support have made her a cornerstone of our school's success. Melissa Lopez, the Woodburn Administrative Assistant, not only handles the complex financial aspects and leads the office team with remarkable efficiency, but her proactive work ethic ensures tasks are completed on time. Melissa's commitment to finding solutions and her collaborative approach with staff are invaluable. Beyond her administrative duties, she builds meaningful relationships by mentoring students and is a key point of contact for families seeking support. Her dedication to the entire school community makes her an outstanding asset to Woodburn ES.”
-Kanchana Iyer, Woodburn ES
Woodburn Elementary is looking for a Science Olympiads Club Leader as well as a Math Olympiads Club Leader
📍 Who: Passionate & reliable leader for our clubs
📅 When: Thursdays, Oct 9 – Dec 4 (8 weeks)
💰 Paid position
🔍 What
- Science: Lead fun, hands-on science experiments & help students prepare for a regional competition in November
- Math: Help 4th–6th graders solve weekly math challenges, build a growth mindset, and compete in national contests—with prizes up for grabs!
Come inspire the next generation of young scientists and mathemiticians! If interested, reach out to Chelsea Ettere ceettere@fcps.edu.
6th Graders engaged in a Jacob's Ladder activity this week!
Join the playground improvement committee
Please join Woodburn's inaugural Playground Improvement Committee. The PTA is beginning initial planning for possible playground improvements and welcomes all parents, teachers, and staff to be involved! Please email Molly Huh at mollyhuh@gmail.com if interested. We plan to hold our first meeting in the coming weeks. Hispanic Heritage Festival TONIGHT
The PTA is hosting our first Hispanic Heritage Festival TONIGHT from 5-7:30pm. Transportation will be provided from Fairmont Gardens to Woodburn at 4:45pm and 5:15pm and returning back to Fairmont Gardens at 7:00 and 7:30pm.
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Show your Wildcat pride and support PTA programming! The sale of Woodburn spirit wear directly supports a wide range of enriching programs and events that benefit our children. This school year, the PTA plans to contribute $19K+ toward school field trips. PTA programming also includes funding that supports after school enrichment activities, teacher/staff appreciation, and more! Visit customink.com/fundraising/woodburn-spirit-25 to check it out! |
🍲 New Food Items Include Hearty Homestyle Favorites
Our new menu items debuting in September and October feature hearty homestyle favorites — including veggie chili, pictured to the right — and fresh global inspiration! Other new additions include:
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Breakfast: Cinnamon apple overnight oats, mini blueberry pancakes, French toast sticks, egg and cheese breakfast quesadillas and tacos, and turkey sausage and cheese bagels.
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Lunch: Teriyaki chicken stir-fry, teriyaki chickenless bites stir-fry, cheesy turkey pepperoni pasta, cheesy pasta with marinara sauce, deep dish pizza, and cheesy fiesta nachos.
Check our online menu to see when your child can try new recipes developed by FCPS’ executive chef and team of food and nutrition experts, based on student feedback.
⏰ K-12 School Start Times Survey
FCPS is continuing to explore options for adjusting school start times, with the primary goal of beginning the middle school day at 8 a.m. or later. In order to minimize any cost for this project, elementary and high school start times would need to shift as well.
Providing feedback opportunities for the community is a critical part of this effort. Since 2024, FCPS’ consultant has hosted five community forums and administered two surveys. A new School Start TImes Survey is open through Tuesday, September 30. It includes two options that are designed to support student well-being, align with research, balance transportation logistics, and minimize costs. Staff, parents and caregivers, students, and community members may provide input on the two options by taking the survey. Find more information about adjusting school start times.
 Our pre-schoolers learn so much during their explore time. Through playing with sand the students work on their fine motor skills by manipulating the sand in whatever way they want to!
Participate in an Upcoming Community Boundary Review Meeting
As a reminder, FCPS will hold two sets of community boundary review meetings this fall — one in September and another in October. Each set of meetings will focus on two pyramids per meeting.
All September meetings will include an overview of where FCPS is in the comprehensive boundary review process, an update and opportunity for feedback on school start times, how community input is informing the process, and next steps in the boundary review process.
Please register by clicking “in person” or “virtual,” depending on how you would like to participate.
Child care for in-person participants and language interpretation/translation for all participants will be available as needed.
Visit the FCPS website for a full list of meeting dates and information.
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Saturday, September 27, 9 to 10 a.m., at Marshall High School (In Person or Virtual)
- For Marshall and Falls Church Pyramids
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Friday, October 17, 6:30-8 p.m., at Falls Church High School
- For Marshall and Falls Church High School Pyramids
🎤 Join a Community Conversation with Superintendent Dr. Reid
Your voice matters, and Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid wants to hear from you! At FCPS, parents are partners, working with us to set our students up for long-term success at school and in life.
A series of Community Conversations will be held across the school division to discuss current challenges and future opportunities. These events are also a chance for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events are planned for the following dates:
Registration links will be shared soon. Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all.
Wildcat Soccer is back! Ms. Iyer and Ms. Tapia cheered this crew on this past weekend!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Safety in Our Schools
- New Fall Food Items
- Driver’s Education from a Trusted Source
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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