🌟Principal's Message
🌟Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
🌟Science Fair Interest Meeting
🌟National Building Museum-The Big Build
🌟Fall Picture Retakes
🌟School Picture Orders
🌟Veterans Day Assembly
🌟Green Team Stretchy Plastics Collection
🌟AAP Information
🌟Local Food Bank
🌟Shrevewood PTA News
🌟Family Resource
🌟Limited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
🌟Ensuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
🌟Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
🌟Cell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
🌟Student Birthday Policy
🌟Attendance
🌟School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
We hope you all are having a wonderful week! In case you have not seen the updated information yet regarding the FCPS Boundary Review, there is a new boundary scenario (scenario 4) being considered which removes the option for Shrevewood ES to be a split feeder. If you would like to hear more about the boundary change process or to explore the scenarios, we encourage you to attend the Marshall pyramid boundary change meeting tonight Thursday, October 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m., at Falls Church High School, in person or virtual. Visit the Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage for more information.
We are looking forward to our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week next week. On Friday, October 31st, students may dress up as their favorite storybook character. Please note that dress up must be appropriate for school. Students may not wear masks or bring any fake or real weapons.
Please take note that there is no school on Monday, October 27, in observance of Diwali. As always, thank you for your continued support of all things Shrevewood!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
Congratulations to our Wise Owls who earned a W.O.W. positive referral this week!
- Elijah J.
- Vihaan S.
- Nimrita R.
- Lillian A.
- Theo P.
- Zoe L.
- Charlie T.
- Melinda A.
- Agustin R.R.
Get ready to show your spirit! We're excited to announce our Digital Citizenship Spirit Week from Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31.
This is a fun way for students to learn about and celebrate being responsible, respectful, and safe online. Each day features a different theme that ties into an important aspect of being a great digital citizen.
 
 
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.
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)
Don't forget to order this year's school pictures!
ENJOY 10% OFF 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: Effective for Fall 2025, we will no longer accept late paper orders after Picture Day. Families should place late orders online through mylifetouch.com.
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). These photos will be compiled into a tribute slide show that will be shown during our Veterans Day Assembly on November 13 and later shared with our community on our social media platforms.
To participate, fill out this form or send an email to KLDaniels@fcps.edu 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] 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.
Our SWES Green Team has collected 932 pounds of STRETCHY PLASTICS from our community, and the collection CONTINUES!!! We only have 68 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.
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!”
Please click to access the AAP Parent Information Slides from the presentation. Please click to also see the Fall AAP Newsletter and the Referral Forms.
Full Time AAP Services Referrals for families new to FCPS after January 1, 2025, were due October 15.
All other referrals for Full Time AAP Services are due December 15.
Subject-Specific and Part-Time Services AAP Referrals are open at any time.
Timber Lane E.S. has invited Shrevewood families who are in need to participate in their family market. Market dates are listed below.
 
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 encouraged—just a reminder that costume masks and toy weapons are not permitted for everyone's safety.
To help make this event a success, we’re collecting candy, small prizes, and mini donuts. Donations can be made through our Amazon Wish List or dropped off in the bin labeled “Fall Fun Fair Donations” at the school’s front entrance.
Wristbands are now available for $7.00 on the Shrevewood PTA’s website.
Volunteers Needed to Make the Fall Fun Fair a Success
As we shared above, our Fall Fun Fair is right around the corner, and we can’t make it happen without YOU! This event is one of the highlights of the season, full of games, treats, prizes, and memories for our kids and families.
To make it all possible, we need volunteers to help with setup, games, cleanup, and a few families to lend tables.
Click here to sign up today and help us create a fantastic fall celebration for our school community.
Checkmate! 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? The Shrevewood Chess Club, run by Silver Knights Chess Academy, is back for the Fall! 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 for Chess Club 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 PTA’s annual art contest, Reflections. The theme for this year is “I belong”. We welcome students to submit entries for dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. For more information about this year’s contest, please email Taylor and Ben Powell at reflections@shrevewoodpta.org or visit our PTA’s reflections webpage.
FCPS promotes using technology in a way that helps keep your mind, body, and emotions healthy. This includes balancing screen time, being safe and responsible online, and thinking about how your time on digital devices affects how you feel.
This Media Balance and Well-being Guide provides key points, guiding questions, and a toolkit of resources to help families support healthy and balanced technology use in the home.
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.
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.
Recent updates to our volunteer process focus on one primary goal: keeping students safe.
These updates — such as checks against the sex offender registry and, in some cases, criminal background checks — are safety measures that will help us maintain a secure and supportive learning environment for every student in our care.
We encourage all our parents and community members interested in supporting our students by volunteering at school to visit Volunteer FCPS, click “Learn More,” and then “Sign Up.” After you create a profile, you will view an orientation video and complete a volunteer application.
Volunteer FCPS ensures a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment at all of our schools. 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 — and visitors to a school — are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions page to learn more.
For full details, visit the Volunteer FCPS website or contact our Volunteer Point of Contact, Pilar Quintero Flores, pjquinterofl@fcps.edu, 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.
- 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.
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 about FCPS’ 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 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.
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.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students will enter their student ID number as their cafeteria PIN at the cash register to receive their meals. You can access your student’s ID number via ParentVUE.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25. 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:
- FCPS Overperforms State and Global SAT Averages
- October Community 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.
⭐Diwali⭐
Monday, October 20
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Fall Picture Retakes⭐
Friday, October 24
⭐Fall Fun Fair⭐
Saturday, October 25, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
⭐Digital Citizenship Week⭐
October 27-31
⭐3 Hour Early Release Wednesday⭐
Wednesday, October 29
⭐End of 1st Quarter - 2 Hour Early Release⭐
Friday, October 31
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