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A cold day was made cozier as Safety Patrol students enjoyed hot chocolate.
Upcoming Events
January 19 - No School, MLK Day
January 21 - Luther Jackson Curriculum Night, 6-8pm
January 28 - 2-hr Early Release, Quarter End
January 29 - No School, Staff Development Day
January 30 - No School, Teacher Workday
February 5 - PTA Membership Meeting
February 16 - No School, Washington's Birthday and President's Day
February 17 - No School, Teacher Workday
🎤 The ROAR Report
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We are continuing our new monthly podcast available in English and Spanish. Our podcast will feature important news, helpful reminders, and exciting things happening around the school. This month’s episode features Ms. Coury and Ms. Cummings, our school counselors, who share helpful strategies for families on resetting routines and expectations after winter break.
Check out our January episode!
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When Is Sick Too Sick for School?
Keeping students healthy while supporting regular attendance is important for learning and well-being. To help families decide when to send children to school or keep them home, please review the flyer below. Some key reminders include:
- Students may come to school with mild symptoms such as a runny nose, light cough, or mild stomachache without fever.
- Students should stay home if they have a fever over 100.4°F, are vomiting, or have frequent watery stools.
- Please seek medical care if your child has a high fever with other symptoms, trouble breathing, severe pain, or signs of dehydration.
These guidelines help keep all students and staff healthy. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our school community!
If your child has a chronic illness, make sure to let us know so we can provide assistance, if needed.
Visit the FCPS website for helpful insights regarding absences and how to work with your child and our school to minimize impacts on learning.
Happy Retirement Ms. Yaa!
Join us in celebrating our amazing Building Supervisor Yaa Pokuaa and her contributions to the county for over 20 years. Ms. Yaa has been an asset to our Woodburn Community. While we will miss her, we are excited for her as she enters into this new chapter! Happy Retirement Ms. Yaa!
Dining Room Assistant: Now Hiring!
Interested in spending some time with our Wildcats? We are looking to fill our dining room assistant position.
Hourly, $13.76 per Hour
Description: Assists students during lunch time. Supervises student clean-up, keeps order, and dismisses students to their teachers.
Qualifications: Friendly, energetic, and assertive in maintaining expectations of cafeteria behavior, and loves working with children.
Hours: 11:00-1:30 M-F **Some flexibility on 3-hour early release days and 2-hour delay days is required.
Interested applicants should send their resumes to Kelley Dauberman at krdauberman@fcps.edu.
Title I Parent Advisory Committee
📚💙 Families, please join us for Healthy Minds, Strong Readers on January 20, 2026, at Groveton Elementary. Learn how supporting children’s well-being strengthens reading and learning.
✔️ In-person or Zoom
✔️ Spanish interpretation
✔️ Childcare & snacks provided We hope to see you there!
Math Olympiad Sign-Up Open!
Does your child love math? Does your child show potential in math and needs someone to change their mindset about their abilities? Then Math Olympiads might be for them! We are looking for 5th and 6th graders that would like to join our Math Olympiad club on Thursdays after school. Our favorite Math Tutor, Ms. Taylor will be leading students in problem solving strategies and test taking skills in order to participate in a nationwide math contest together. Students will have the opportunity to compete with students’ nationwide and earn awards.
If your child would like to sign up, please contact the front office, or our math coach, Chelsea Ettere at ceettere@fcps.edu.
 We are artists! 1st graders worked with paint this week to enhance their drawn artwork!
LJ Curriculum Night
Luther Jackson Middle School invites families to attend Curriculum Night on Wednesday, January 21, from 6:00–8:00 PM. This event is a great opportunity to learn about the academic programs, courses, and opportunities available for your student.
📍 Location: Luther Jackson Middle School
📞 Main Office: 703-204-8100
A Pre-Event AAP Session will be held from 5:30–6:00 PM.
We look forward to welcoming students and families!
🐆 Jaguar 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run
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Families are invited to participate in the 21st Annual Jaguar 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Falls Church High School. This community event includes a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run for children under 13.
The 1-mile fun run begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:30 a.m. Registration is open at www.jaguar5k.com.
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Immunization Events for FCPS Students
FCPS, in partnership with Inspire Health Alliance, will provide school-required immunizations and optional flu shots for all FCPS students with no out-of-pocket costs. Multiple events will take place at designated FCPS locations. Additional dates will be available throughout the school year.
Parents or guardians may view upcoming events and schedule an appointment for their student. Participation is voluntary. View immunization resources on the FCPS website.
Healthy Habits to Reduce the Spread of Flu and Other Germs
Fairfax County is seeing very high levels of influenza (flu) illness. Visits to emergency departments and urgent care centers for flu-like illness have increased, especially among children, and multiple flu outbreaks have occurred in our community and school settings.
Consider these tips from the Fairfax County Health Department to help reduce the spread of flu and other germs.
 Meal Accommodations Provide Safe, Nutritious Meals
FCPS’s Office of Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) works to ensure every student has access to school meals that are safe, nutritious, and meet their individual dietary needs.
FNS works closely with families to provide reasonable meal accommodations for students whose medical needs affect what they can eat at school. To support students appropriately and safely, families are asked to submit medical documentation to FNS from a U.S. licensed health care provider so we can tailor meals to each child’s needs.
Learn more about the documentation required and the steps to develop a menu for your child.
 Students enjoy moving, learning, and staying healthy in gym class.
Access Schoology to Support Your Child
Schoology is the learning management system used in FCPS. Parents and students can use Schoology to view assignments and messages from teachers. Learn more about how to access and navigate Schoology.
Visit the Schoology Snippets YouTube playlist to watch short tutorials that walk you through how to use Schoology.
Need help logging in or accessing Tech Support? Visit the Schoology for Parents page.
 Strategies for Better Sleep
Sleep is essential to good health, and getting enough sleep has big benefits to your physical and mental health and well-being. Sleep is restorative, allowing your body time to recover and repair.
This is true for your child, too. In fact, adequate sleep in children support healthy brain development, learning, and memory consolidation, as well as their mood. And it is important for a strong immune system and the prevention of infections. Read about how much sleep a person needs and get some sleep strategies you can use with your family.
Sleepy Hollow Preschool Open House
Sleepy Hollow Preschool will be hosting an Open House on January 21 from 9:30–11:15 a.m. for families with children ages 2–5. The event includes guided tours, opportunities to meet current parents, and a Q&A with school leadership. Children are welcome, no RSVP is required, and applications are accepted. A snow date is scheduled for January 28.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
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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