šPrincipal's Message
šWise Owl Way Positive Referrals
šAAP Parent Information
šScience Fair Interest Meeting
šNational Building Museum-The Big Build
šFall Picture Retakes
šSchool Picture Orders
šVeterans Day Assembly
šGreen Team Stretchy Plastics Collection
šAdvanced Academics Program ā Fall Newsletters
šShrevewood PTA News
šFamily Resource
šLimited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
šEnsuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
šProcedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
šCell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
šStudent Birthday Policy
šAttendance
šSchool Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
šFCPS News
šSave the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
What an exciting week of learning weāve had at Shrevewood! The energy and enthusiasm of our students as they engage with new concepts and experiences have been wonderful to see.
We kicked off the first of many field trips for the year with our 5th-grade students venturing out to Huntley Meadows Park. This hands-on experience offered them a fantastic opportunity to connect their classroom learning to the natural world around us.
Today, all of our students participated in a memorable, school-wide STEAM experience as part of the Launch Across America initiative. Students learned about chemical reactions, designed rockets, and observed exciting rocket launches together. Be sure to check out the highlights from today on our school's Instagram and Facebook pages. We will post pictures and videos of the fun!
A quick reminder that Monday, October 13, is a Staff Development Day, and there will be no school for students. We look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, October 14.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
Congratulations to our Wise Owls who earned a W.O.W. positive referral this week!
- Owen S.
- Wilber D.L.
- Dena S.
- Bastian O.
- Alexis A.M.
- Jannat H.
- Hazel S.
- Lily S.
Thank you to the many families that came out Tuesday to learn more about our Advanced Academics Program Services and the process for identification. It was great to see so many of you and to share the wonderful things our students are working on here at Shrevewood.Ā
Click to access the AAP Parent Information Slides from the presentation. You will also see the Fall AAP NewsletterĀ and theĀ Referral Forms.
Full Time AAP Services Referrals forĀ families new to FCPS after January 1, 2025, areĀ DUE October 15.
Ā All other referrals for Full Time AAP Services are DUE December 15.Ā
Subject-Specific & Part-Time Services AAP Referrals are open at any time.Ā
 
Saturday, October 18, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Children and adults will learn side-by-side with roofers, plumbers, designers, artisans, and more in this FREE, hands-on festival celebrating the world we design and build. Kids of all ages can explore a wide variety of unique, interactive activities from professions including plumbing, home remodeling, construction, woodworking, and many more.Ā
Register for the event here
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS & EXPERIENCES
- Learn about cabin construction, woodworking, and step inside a real log cabin
- Try bridge building, mixing concrete, and hammering nails
- Climb into construction equipment at the outdoor Truck Petting Zoo
CREATIVE & DESIGN WORKSHOPS
- Contribute to a community mosaic
- Design your own paper bag home
- Experience story times at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
CAREER & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Explore dozens of activity booths led by professionals in the trades and STEM fields
- Girl Scouts can earn STEM Career Exploration badges
Friday, October 24, is Fall Picture Retake Day. Retakes are for:
- Students who were absent on September 16
- Newly enrolled students
- Students whose parents want a retake (please return the original picture package to the photographer on October 24)Ā
Don't forget to order this year's school pictures!
ENJOY 10% OFFĀ your order!
Code: F2510OFF
Expires: July 31, 2026
To order, log in to your account or create an account at mylifetouch.com.
All families can also log on to order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card. Find out more about the SmileSafe program here.
Please note:Ā Effective for Fall 2025, we will no longer accept late paper orders after Picture Day.Ā Families should place late orders online through mylifetouch.com.Ā
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As Veterans Day approaches on Monday, November 11, we are preparing a special assembly to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. We want to make this year's tribute truly personal and memorable, and we need your help!
Share Your Family's Veteran
We invite all members of our community to submit a photo of a family member who has served or is currently serving in the U.S. Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, or National Guard).Ā Ā These photos will be compiled into a tribute slide show that will be shown during our Veterans Day Assembly on November 13Ā and later shared with our community on our social media platforms.
To participate, fill out this form or send an email to KLDaniels@fcps.ed with the following information by October 31.
- A photo of the veteran.
- The veteran's name.
- The veteran's branch of service (e.g., U.S. Army, U.S. Navy).
- The connection to your family (e.g., [Student's Name]Ā grandfather, [Staff Member's Name] sister).
Invite a Veteran to Speak
We would also be deeply honored to host any veterans in your family or close circle as special guests at our assembly. Hearing their stories is an invaluable educational experience for our students.
If a veteran would be willing and available to attend the assembly on November 13, and would be open to the possibility of briefly speaking on stage about their service, please fill out this form. This assembly is an opportunity for our students to learn about service, sacrifice, and citizenship directly from those who embody it.
Thank you for helping us make our Veterans Day tribute a respectful and meaningful event. We look forward to seeing your submissions and welcoming our veteran guests.
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Our SWES Green Team has collected 932Ā pounds of STRETCHY PLASTICSĀ from our community, and the collection CONTINUES!!! We only have 68Ā pounds left to collect before October 31 to reach our 1000 pound goal! Stretchy plastics can be dropped in the collection bins located by Door 1, at Kiss and Ride, or at SACC.
AskĀ your family and friends to collect with you!Ā Ā If we reach our goal, we will receive a special new bench made of recycled plastics!!!
As our Green Team likes to say, āGo Green ā Go Clean ā Shrevewood Owls on the Scene!ā
Please click thisĀ LINK to view the Fall newsletter for the Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) at Shrevewood E.S.Ā You will also see the referral forms for Subject-Specific Advanced Differentiation (open all year for grades K-6) and the referral forms for the Full Time AAP Program (open for grades 2-6,Ā deadline December 15, 2025, for the following school year).Ā Ā Ā
Become a PTA Member - Get Connected and Make a Difference!
Be a part of the incredible community that supports our school! By joining the PTA and becoming a member, youāre helping to support our school and create a stronger connection between families and school life. Become a member today and stay informed, involved, and inspired!
Join Us for the Shrevewood Elementary Fall Fun Fair!
Join us for the Shrevewood Fall Fun Fair on Saturday, October 25, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of games, laughter, and seasonal fun with our amazing community.
Costumes are welcome and encouragedājust a reminder that costume masks and toy weapons are not permitted for everyone's safety.
To help make this event a success, weāre collecting candy, small prizes, and mini donuts. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wish List or dropped off in the bin labeled āFall Fun Fair Donationsā at the schoolās front entrance.
Wristbands are now available for $7.00 on the Shrevewood PTAās website.
Want to lend a hand? Click here to explore volunteer opportunities!
Checkmate!Ā Chess Club is Back this Fall!
Is your student ready to learn a new skill, make new friends, and challenge his mind before the school day starts?Ā The Shrevewood Chess Club, run by Silver Knights Chess Academy, is back for the Fall!Ā All grades and skill levels are welcome, from beginners to experienced players.
When: Thursday mornings, 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Dates: Oct. 23 - Dec. 18 (skipping Thanksgiving week, Nov. 27)
Spaces are limited, so sign up today to secure your spot! Register here.
Give Your Owl Gear a Second Chance!
Has your student hit a growth spurt? Don't let their outgrown spirit wear go to waste! Our new Second Chance Spirit Wear program is now collecting gently used Shrevewood t-shirts and clothes to keep them out of landfills and share them with our school community.
It's easy to contribute! Simply drop off your clean, gently used items in the designated donation box near the main school entrance. Thank you for helping us build a more sustainable and spirited community! For more information, see our website.
Enter the PTA Reflections Contest
Starting this year, Shrevewood is participating in the National PTAās annual art contest, Reflections. The theme for this year is āI belongā. We welcome students to submit entries for dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. For more information about this yearās contest, please email Taylor and Ben Powell at reflections@shrevewoodpta.org, or visit our PTAās reflections webpage.
School Spirit Wear
Thank you to everyone who ordered Shrevewood Spirit Wear during this year's fall sale! Items that were delivered to school were distributed to students on Friday. Orders that were shipped directly from Burke Sporting Goods should have arrived over the weekend. If you have not received your items or you have questions, please email Susan (sekenn318@gmail.com). Thank you for supporting Shrevewood and the PTA with your spirit wear orders!
Fall Stem Activities
Looking for hands-on ways to explore science, technology, engineering, and math this fall? Try fun, hands-on STEM activities with pumpkins, leaves, and apples at home! Read more here!Ā
Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood ES will include:
- October 29
- November 12
- December 10
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.Ā
At Shrevewood Elementary School, our volunteers are a vital part of our school community. We deeply value the time and care they give to our students.Ā
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal:Ā keeping students safe.
These updates ā such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks ā are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.Ā
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visitĀ Volunteer FCPS, click āLearn More,ā and then āSign Up.ā After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.Ā
Volunteer FCPSĀ ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools.Ā All volunteers must be registered in Volunteer FCPS. This includes individuals who volunteer to chaperone on field trips, work at book fairs, and help out regularly in classrooms, libraries, or cafeterias. Volunteers who work unsupervised with students will also be required to undergo a background check.
We understand these changes may seem disruptive, especially for long-time volunteers. Our intent is to ensure that our students feel safe and supported with each and every person they encounter at school.
As a reminder, all volunteers ā and visitors to a school ā are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit theĀ Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked QuestionsĀ page to learn more.
For full details, visit theĀ Volunteer FCPS websiteĀ or contact our Volunteer Point of Contact, Pilar Quintero Flores,Ā pjquinterofl@fcps.edu,Ā with questions.
We are excited to open our cafeteria for parents and guardians to join their children for lunch at school! We know how much you value connecting with your child, and this is a great chance to share a special moment during their school day.
If you'd like to have lunch with your child, please follow these steps:
- Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office.Ā
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.Ā
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.Ā
- Report directly to the cafeteria.Ā
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).Ā
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.Ā
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.Ā
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.Ā
- Please do not bring any food to share with other children due to safety protocols and allergies.
Please remind your child that FCPS is phone-free! For elementary school students, this means:
- Smart watches that serve a dual purpose may be worn, but the phone features (texting, internet viewing, and calls) are to be off when phone use is prohibited.
- Cell phones and personal devices (airpods, earbuds, headsets, other items connected to the internet) must be off and away for the entire school day (bell to bell).
If you need to reach your child during the school day, please call our main office. Learn more aboutĀ FCPSā cell phone and personal device policy.
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 childās well-being. FCPS has created aĀ Health Flyer for ParentsĀ indicating when a parent should keep their child home from school. Please reviewĀ FCPS Attendance PoliciesĀ and resources to encourage regular school attendance.Ā
Parents/legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUEĀ HERE. Families can also report absences by emailingĀ shrevewoodelem.attendance@fcps.eduĀ or calling 703-645-6666 before 10:00 a.m. each day.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students will enter theirĀ student ID numberĀ as their cafeteria PIN at the cash register to receive their meals. Ā You can access your studentās ID number viaĀ ParentVUE.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75.Ā Lunch will be $3.25.Ā Money can be added to your child(ren)ās accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.Ā You may also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager.Ā During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch atĀ 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.Ā A new application must be completed each new school year.Ā Forms are available online now:Ā https://www.fcps.edu/frm.Ā 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:
- FCPS Overperforms State and Global SAT Averages
- October Boundary Review Meetings
- Online Activity Reports for Students
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.Ā
ā4th Grade Green Team Field Trip -
Potomacā
Friday, October 10
āIndigenous Peoples' Day/Staff Development Dayā
Monday, October 13
(No school for students)
ā6th Grade Field Trip - Udvar Hazyā
Friday, October 17
āDiwaliā
Monday, October 20
(No school for students or staff)
ā1st Grade Field Trip - Zooā
Tuesday, October 21
āFall Picture Retakesā
Friday, October 24
āFall Fun Fairā
Saturday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
āDigital Citizenship Weekā
October 27-31
ā3 Hour Early Release Wednesdayā
Wednesday, October 29
āEnd of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Releaseā
Friday, October 31
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