🌟Principal's Message
🌟Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟Author Visit
🌟Fasting Meal Kits
🌟Upcoming Student Experience Survey at Shrevewood
🌟Seeking Career Day Volunteers
🌟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 are thrilled to officially kick off the 3rd quarter this week! It is hard to believe we are already halfway through this school year, but we are so proud of the progress our students have made so far.
We want to extend a massive thank you to our custodial team. They worked tirelessly all through last week, and continue to do so this week, to clear snow and ice from our school grounds. Their dedication ensured a safe environment for our students to return to the building this week. We couldn't have done it without them.
We are so happy to have the hallways filled with energy and learning again. Looking forward, mark your calendars for next Tuesday! We are hosting our STEAM Olympics, and it promises to be an evening of innovation, teamwork, and fun.
We truly hope you can join us for this exciting event! Thank you for your continued partnership in your child's education.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Sydley L. (6th Grade)
- Angelika B. (6th Grade)
- Ella M. (4th Grade)
Exciting news – two authors will visit Shrevewood E.S. on Monday, Feb. 9! Students in grades PreK-2 will see Gabriella Aldeman, and students in grades 3-6 will see Erin Teagan. A huge thanks to our PTA for making these visits possible! It will be amazing to hear about the authors’ writing journeys, see the books they have written, and make connections to the stories.
If students bring their own copy of either author’s book(s), the author will sign them on that day! 😊
Please contact Barbara Oswalt, beoswalt@fcps.edu, if you have any questions about this special day!
From February 18th to March 19th, 2026, FCPS allows students fasting during the school day to request take-home meal kits. These kits include a complete school breakfast and lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Important Meal Kit Information:
- Kits are charged based on a student’s meal status (Free, Reduced, or Paid).
- Students may claim one breakfast and one lunch kit per day.
- Students who eat a meal at school during the day are not eligible for a take-home kit on the same day.
- Kits are distributed at the end of the school day. Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via the FCPS FNS website by the deadlines (form opens Feb. 4):
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February 11th, 2026, for week of February 18th, 2026
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February 16th, 2026, for the week of February 23rd, 2026
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February 23rd, 2026, for the week of March 2nd, 2026
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March 2nd, 2026, for the week of March 9th, 2026
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March 9th, 2026, for the week of March 16th, 2026
 Our school will participate in the FCPS Student Experience Survey. This survey will gather important feedback from students about their school experiences to help FCPS make meaningful improvements.
All students in grades 3-6, except those who have opted out, will receive a link to the survey in their FCPS email on February 23. We will administer the survey during the school day on February 23 at 9:30 a.m. Any student may take the survey at home if they are unable to take the survey during the school day. You should have received an email communication with details on how to preview the survey and opt your child out if you choose. The electronic opt-out form can also be accessed at this link.
We believe it's important to hear from our students about what we're doing well and where we can improve. This work also aligns with the equity commitments in FCPS’ 2023-30 Strategic Plan which includes a focus on amplifying student voice and experiences as we work toward meeting plan goals.
Shrevewood is looking for members of our greater community to share their careers with our students for our first annual Career Day!
Date: Friday, April 17, 2026
Times: 9:30–11:30 a.m. and/or 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Contact: If interested, please contact Shari Winston at slwinston@fcps.edu.
Timber Lane E.S. has invited Shrevewood families who are in need to participate in their family market. Market dates are listed below.
 
Candygrams Sale - Final Day: Friday, 2/6
Candygrams are Valentine’s Day cards with candy that you can purchase and that 6th Graders deliver to classrooms on Friday, February 13th.
Students may order Candygrams for themselves, friends, and/or Shrevewood staff. Caregivers can order Candygrams for students, too!
$1.00 for 1 candygram OR $8.00 for 10 candygrams.
You can purchase:
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Online: Order online here.
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In-Person: There will be a one-day in-person sale before school on Friday, 2/6.
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Pre-Order Form: You can also print and fill out this pre-order form and include exact cash or a check (made out to “Shrevewood PTA” with Candygrams in the memo line). Pre-order forms are due by 4:00 pm on February 6th!
Don’t know the person’s classroom? Check out the Student Directory (must be logged in to view the directory).
Candygrams are for a sweet cause! They support Shrevewood’s 6th grade class and help raise funds for their promotion party!
S.T.E.A.M. OLYMPICS
Join us on Tuesday, February 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for Shrevewood's S.T.E.A.M. Olympics in the Shrevewood cafeteria. Participate in a night of science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities. This event is open house-style, so please feel free to drop by any time between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to check out our stations. RSVP here!
If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up here.
This event is proudly sponsored by The Jo Ann & Carl McNair Community Child Development Center.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
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.
Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood E.S. will include:
- February 18
- March 18
- April 22
- May 13
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.
If you are scheduled for an upcoming fingerprinting appointment, please cancel your appointment unless you are a mentor, host parent, or non-parent volunteer having frequent, direct, and unsupervised contact with students, which will still require fingerprinting. FCPS will be charged if individuals miss a fingerprinting appointment without canceling in advance.
Those who have already been fingerprinted will be processed to be eligible for all Level 3 opportunities.
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).
To ensure continuous safety, all new volunteers are required to sign a Volunteer Certification Statement. This statement is a legal attestation confirming you have no history of violent felonies, physical/sexual crimes against children, or crimes of moral turpitude.
Want to volunteer? Visit Volunteer FCPS to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.edu with any questions.
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 the 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:
- Get Your Weather Updates ASAP
- Share Your Thoughts on the Budget
- Help Keep Our Schools Phone-Free
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Author Visit⭐
Monday, Feb. 9
⭐S.T.E.A.M Olympics⭐
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
⭐Presidents Day Holiday⭐
Monday, Feb. 16
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Teacher Workday/Student Holiday⭐
Tuesday, Feb. 17
(No school for students)
⭐3 Hour Early Release⭐
Wednesday, Feb. 18
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