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Our after school clubs are off to a fantastic start! This week in Crafternoons, students created their own slime! Thank you to all of our volunteers for making after school clubs a success!
Upcoming Events
October 20 - No School, Diwali
October 20-24 - Digital Citizenship Spirit Week
October 20-31 - Read-A-Thon
October 22 - Title I Parent Advisory Committee Meeting
October 28 - AAP Screening Process Parent Meeting, 6:00 P.M.
October 29 - 3-hr Early Release
October 31 - End of 1st quarter, 2-hr Early Release
November 3 - No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 4 - No School, Teacher Workday
November 7 - Outstanding Employee Nominations Due
Calendar Reminder
Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali and all schools and offices are closed. We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating!
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Read-a-Thon
The Woodburn Read-A-Thon kicks off TODAY! We will be focusing on reading over the next few weeks at school and hope you can focus on it at home as well! Our 2025 Read-a-Thon theme is "Camp Out with a Good Book!" We have two exciting weeks planned, including reading challenges, author visits, a storybook character parade, and much more! Reading logs and more information were sent home in yesterday's folders. Make a donation to support your reader(s) on our Read-a-thon website!
All students have the opportunity to win a prize for reading!
- K-2 Students: 200 minutes over two weeks
- 3-6 Students: 300 minutes over two weeks
The top class in each grade will earn a popcorn and movie party once the Read-a-Thon concludes. In addition, the grade level that raises the most money will earn an extra recess!
Reading logs and more information were sent home in yesterday's folders.
Your Voice Matters: Title I Parent Advisory Committee
You're invited to attend the Title Parent Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd, at Forest Edge Elementary School! The session will be focused on "How Title I Transforms Schools and Strengthens Student Success. Childcare and snacks will be provided! Can't join us in person? Feel free to join online! Learn more on the TPAC Website!
 We love some readers theater! They made the characters and story really come to life!
Storybook Character Day!
It's back! Storybook Character Day is coming up on Thursday, October 31st! Students are invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and will have the option to participate in our parade. Due to our early release and lunch schedule, the parade will take place in the morning at 9:45. Families are invited to gather in the bus loop to wave at their Wildcat as they walk by!
Storybook outfits must align with the the dress code as outlined in SR&R. "FCPS respects a student's right to express themselves in the way they dress. It is important, however, that their appearance is tasteful and appropriate for a K-12 setting."
- Masks are not permitted
- Anything that resembles a toy weapon is not permitted
AAP Screening Process Parent Meeting
Families are invited to attend a family meeting to learn more about the Advanced Academic Program (AAP). The Parent Information Meeting 2: Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Woodburn Elementary School in the Library. This session will be in person and open to all K-6 families. If you have any questions, please email me at nhkhan@fcps.edu.
Impact Aid
The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property. The electronic version of the Federal Impact Aid Survey will open to parents/guardians on October 21, 2025 in ParentVUE through January 31, 2026.
Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.
Woodburn Outstanding Employee Nominations
Woodburn Outstanding Employee Nominations are now open! If you have worked with an outanding employee at Woodburn ES, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Wildcat families are invited to nominate outstanding employees using this form. Reach out to Ms. Coury at sacoury@fcps.edu with questions!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Election Day Bake Sale, Thursday, November 4
The Woodburn PTA will once again be holding an Election Day Bake Sale outside of Woodburn. Please click here (please insert Sign-Up Genius link from Melissa Komiss) to sign up to volunteer or donate baked goods.
PTA Membership Meeting, Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8pm
Please join us for our second meeting of the year. Dinner will be served from 6:30-7pm, and the meeting will take place from 7-8pm. Childcare will be provided.
 Students in Drama Club have to get their bodies ready to act!
🩹 Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will be providing school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Immunization clinics will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. at Willow Oaks Administrative Center on:
- Thursday, November 6
- Tuesday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 19
- Thursday, November 20
A clinic will also take place at Frost Middle School on Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional dates will be made available throughout the school year.
Participation is voluntary. Parents or guardians may schedule an appointment for their student. Learn more about immunization resources.
National School Lunch Week
This week is National School Lunch Week, which promotes the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom. View menus for your child’s school to help you plan for the week ahead.
Did you know that families can apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits anytime during the school year?
If a family’s income changes at any point, they may become newly eligible according to federal income guidelines and can apply immediately. This includes income interruptions caused by furloughs, layoffs, or job losses. Once approved, benefits remain valid for the rest of the school year and for up to 30 school days into the following school year, even if the family’s income changes again. Read Superintendent Reid's October 1 letter regarding other resources available to families impacted by the government shutdown.
 We love our volunteers! These two have lunch together weekly.
When Should Your Child Stay Home?
Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.
Help your student succeed by encouraging them to miss as few days as possible. However, do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. So when should your child stay home? Visit the FCPS website for helpful ideas regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school.
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to notify our school and your child’s [teacher or teachers] so that assistance can be provided if needed. Keep an open line of communication with our public health nurse. Call the school as soon as you know your child will be absent and tell school staff why and for how long.
Elementary Language Arts Grades
Progress report grades in English language arts (ELA) have changed to reflect the 2024-25 curriculum, assessments, and Standards of Learning.
FCPS is raising the bar and setting high goals! We are teaching and grading students on the skills they need by the end of the school year. Think of it as a growth chart and each quarter students are measured in progress toward end of year expectations. In light of this, first quarter grades are often lower than the other quarters as students work to reach grade-level mastery.
This is an expected part of the learning journey. We are here to support every student as they progress in learning. We are celebrating the effort and growth toward these new, higher standards! Learn more about this change in ELA grading and reporting.
Our youngest Wildcats are learning all about community helpers and what they do!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Bond Referendum
- Ombuds
- Student Bus Passes
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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