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What happens If You Give a Mouse a Cookie?? These mice were ready to find out this morning during our storybook character parade!
Dear families,
What a wonderful October of learning we've had! We ended the month on a high note, focusing on reading with the fantastic PTA Read-a-Thon and celebrating our love for books with the joyful Annual Storybook Character Day parade. It's always a delight to see our students' creativity!
As a friendly reminder, please note that there is no school this Monday and Tuesday. We look forward to seeing our amazing Wildcats back in the building, refreshed and ready for November, on Wednesday!
🪴 Together We Grow,
Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman
Upcoming Events
November 3 - No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences
November 4 - No School, Teacher Workday, PTA Bake Sale
November 6 - PTA Membership Meeting, 6:30-8:00 P.M
November 7 - Outstanding Employee Nominations Due
November 10 - Veteran's Day gathering 8:30 – 9:15 AM
November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
November 12 - 3-hr Early Release
November 13 - Thanksgiving Luncheon
November 19 - Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys
November 26-28 - No school, Thanksgiving Break
📚 A Wonderful Read-a-Thon!
This week has been full of fun reading activities! Thursday we enjoyed our second author visit, and students have also participated in a storybook character parade and other reading adventures. We’re so proud of our students for all their hard work and excitement for reading!
Thanks to all who participated in reading these past few week! As a reminder, 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!
Zara Gonzalez Hoang, a local illustrator/author presented “Making a Book with Pictures” to our primary students. She talked about how artists and writers must be persistent and practice their craft by discussing the creation of her latest book, A New Kind of Wild.
🦃 Join Us for the Thanksgiving Luncheon
Families are warmly invited to attend our annual Thanksgiving Turkey Lunch on Thursday, November 13th!
The lunch costs for guests is $5.00 and students is $3.25. We are requesting that you pre-pay to ensure a quick and efficient experience in the lunch line.
Families can add funds to student lunch accounts through My School Bucks (or send in exact change cash) prior to the 13th. Tickets will be distributed for those who pre-paid on the 20th. Tickets will also be available for purchase at the door; however, we would appreciate families to pre-pay if possible.
We will be operating on a modified lunch schedule listed below:
- Kindergarten: 12:25 PM – 1:00 PM
- 1st Grade: 11:45 AM – 12:20 PM
- 2nd Grade: 11:10 AM – 11:45 AM
- 3rd Grade: 12:00 PM – 12:35 PM
- 4th Grade: 1:05 PM – 1:40 PM
- 5th Grade: 12:40 PM – 1:15 PM
- 6th Grade: 10:55 AM – 11:30 AM
To help us with our planning, please RSVP.
FACETS hosted their annual Trunk or Treat event this past Saturday! Many Woodburn staff members look forward to this event each year and love competing in the "Best Trunk Decoration" challenge. Congratulations to Señora Perez for placing 2nd in this years competition!
Veterans Appreciation
We invite all active and retired military members to a special gathering as a token of our gratitude for your service.
Enjoy light morning refreshments and beverages as we come together to honor and celebrate those who have served. Students and family members of attending military guests are warmly welcome to join.
To help us plan, please RSVP.
Current TikTok Challenge
We wanted to inform our community that there is a new TikTok trend that involves damaging school property. It is called the Paper Dart or Paper Plane challenge. Students fold sticky notes or pieces of paper into small darts, sometimes with a thumb tack or sharp piece of metal at the end of them then throw them at the ceiling in hopes they stick.
Damaging school property is a violation of FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities and carries serious consequences. We ask for your help in reminding students about their responsibilities and expectations as a Wildcats and reinforcing with them why damaging school property is not acceptable.
Thank you for your support in speaking with your student.
We loved seeing all of the creative ideas for our Storybook Character Day! Can you name the stories??
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! Nominations close next Friday on November 7th.
✅ Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
FCPS is asking all families to fill out a Federal Impact Aid Survey. The form is available in SIS ParentVUE under Online Packets, which is in the upper right corner of the screen after logging in. Please complete it as soon as possible. We will provide paper forms to families who have not completed the survey in ParentVUE starting Wednesday, November 12.
Completing this form for each school-aged child in every household is important. This year, FCPS expects to receive approximately $4 million in Impact Aid funding. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For more information, visit the Federal Impact Aid Survey page.
Election Day Bake Sale, Thursday, November 4
The Woodburn PTA will once again be holding an Election Day Bake Sale outside of Woodburn. This is a fun tradition and a great way to see friends and neighbors headed to the polls at Woodburn! Please sign up here to help.
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PTA Membership Meeting, Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8pm
Our next PTA Membership Meeting will be held in the cafeteria on Thursday, November 6th. The topics for the meeting are Students' Rights and Responsibilities and Homework Policy. If you have questions for the Woodburn Principals or PTA Board, please fill out this google form. As always, childcare will be available and pizza dinner will be served at 6:30pm before the meeting begins at 7pm.
Five Guys Clean Kitchen Night, November 19
Please save the date. More information to follow!
 1st Graders performed their own Puppet Theater this week!
📱 Download the New FCPS Mobile App!
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed, directly from their smartphones. You can download the Fairfax County Public Schools mobile app by going to the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and searching for “FCPS.”
With the app you can:
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Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from our school and FCPS.
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View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
Users can access updates and content without having to sign in, making it easy for everyone to stay informed.
Learn more about the new mobile app, including feedback from parents.
 The Friz took a trip to the solar system today!
SIS ParentVUE End-of-Quarter Closure
The Gradebook in SIS ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed for the end of the first quarter from Friday, October 31, 4 p.m. to Monday, November 10, 6 a.m. Activate your ParentVUE account to easily access grade reports.
🩹 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.
 We loved seeing all of the smiles during our annual storybook character parade today!
Family Academy Offers Opportunities to Support Parents and Guardians
The FCPS Family Academy offers resources and in-person and virtual classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. The following webinars and workshops will take place in November:
- ABA Family Training: Prioritizing Skills to Teach at Home
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- Supporting Your Military-Connected Student in Secondary School
- Moving on to Life in the Community
Other Family Resource Center webinars will cover topics such as communication with twice exceptional children, family engagement in the special education process, restorative justice practices in schools and at home, and improving routines.
Visit the Family Academy Catalog to learn more about these and other resources.
🗳️ Election Day is Next Week. Make a Voting Plan!
The 2025 Bond Referendum will be on the ballot on Tuesday, November 4. Remember to vote. Learn how bonds help build strong communities.
 Staff had a surprise 6-7 spirit day this week! The kids couldn't resist joining in on our fun!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- The FCPS Mobile App
- Understanding the Annual Youth Survey
- Resources for Families
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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