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 Today we celebrated the 100th day of school! Students thought of creative ways they could show 100 and engaged in many activities throughout the day.
Dear Woodburn Families,
As we continue navigating winter weather, thank you for your flexibility and partnership. Portions of our field remain covered with snow, so we are continuing to follow a temporary recess plan to ensure student safety. We will monitor conditions closely and communicate when we are able to return to full field use. Please continue to send students dressed appropriately for the weather, including coats, hats, and gloves, as we do go outside whenever conditions allow.
Despite schedule adjustments and weather-related changes, learning continues in full swing. We remain focused on strong reading and math instruction, ongoing assessment, and supporting students in maintaining routines. Your partnership at home makes a tremendous difference—please continue reading together and encouraging regular math practice.
This week also brought exciting learning opportunities beyond our classrooms. Our 3rd graders enjoyed a wonderful trip to the museum, and our 4th graders traveled to Baltimore for an enriching field experience. These opportunities help bring learning to life and create lasting memories for our students.
We are also looking forward to several fun upcoming PTA events in the coming weeks—more information will be shared soon!
Wishing all of our families a joyful Valentine’s Day and a Happy Lunar New Year to those who celebrate. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.
Warmly,
Ms. Iyer and Ms. Dauberman
Upcoming Events
February 16 - No School, Washington's Birthday and President's Day
February 17 - No School, Teacher Workday
February 18 - Kindness Week Spirit Week
February 18 - 3-hr Early Release
February 27 - PTA Food truck, Empanadas de Mendoza
February 27 - PTA Winter Dance
🎤 The ROAR Report
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We are continuing our new monthly podcast for families, available in English and Spanish, that will feature important news, helpful reminders, and exciting things happening around the school. This month’s episode features Ms. Castellucci and Ms. Wilkinson sharing important information about the WIDA ACCESS test for multilingual learners and how results are used to support instruction.
Check out our February episode!
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Kindness Spirit Week: Feb 18-20
Our Kindness Spirit Week is almost here! Join us in spreading kindness all next week.
- Wednesday: Wear tie-dye or a colorful outfit
- Thursday: Twin with a Friend
- Friday: Pajama Day
Spring Career Day-Volunteers Needed!
We want to offer students an opportunity to learn about many different careers this year!
We need YOU or someone you know to share your career experience during our career day, Thursday, April 9th.
Please complete this form if you’re interested and we will contact you with more details 😊.
Thank you!
Woodburn ES School Counselors
 3rd graders visited the National Museum of American History this week!
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
Do you know anyone with a risking Kindergarten student? Kindgergarten registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment.
After the appointment at the school (the student and one caregiver must be present), the student will be ready for orientation or any other introductory events each school may host. Read more about the registration process. For more information, call Jackie Garcia at 703-641-8200.
💻 Try Online Registration
Parents may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process. When registering, parents will create (or log in to an existing) SIS ParentVUE account.
Information about Woodburn's Kindergarten Orientation to come! Be on the lookout for a save the date soon!
Students gathered for Lunch Bunch, building friendships and community.
The Falls Church High School International Thespian Honor Society will be hosting a Theatre Enrichment Day on Tuesday, February 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in sessions focused on improvisation, makeup, choreography, costumes and props, and technical design. This event is open to 3rd–6th grade students who are interested in learning more about how a theatrical production comes to life, from the page to the stage. Sign up online now!
Pizza lunch will be provided. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. The cost is $100 per student, payable through MySchoolBucks.
For additional information, please contact the FC Jaguar Theatre Boosters. jaguartheaterboosters@gmail.com.
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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.
Dance Theme Voting & Volunteer Sign-Up!
Students can bring coins and cash to vote for their favorite dance theme! Jugs will be set up in the school lobby for the following options:
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🎨 Color Blast
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❄️ Winter Wonderland
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😀 Emoji
The dance will be held on Friday, February 27th from 7:00–8:30 PM.
We are also looking for volunteers to help make this event a success.
Please consider signing up to lend a hand and support our students!
Parent/Teacher Basketball Game – Calling All Wildcat Parents!
Calling all Wildcat parent basketball players! It’s time to start practicing for our annual Parent/Teacher Basketball Game on Thursday, March 12th. Practices will be held on Wednesdays from 4:30–5:15 PM starting next week on February 18th.
Sign up here to play in the Parent/Teacher Basketball Game.
Flyers will be coming home soon!
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
 Clubs are back! Our Science Olympiad club is up and running. Students have tasks to complete each time they meet that require teamwork and problem solving.
Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
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Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
 We are excited for our clubs to be back in action!
Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
An exhibitor fair will include teachers and representatives from CTS high school courses, career academies, age 18-22 programs, and transition services for students with disabilities. This event also includes a presentation with a brief overview of transition services and a student/parent panel sharing firsthand experiences. Register in advance.
Survey on Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Now Open for All Families and Middle and High School Students
On Monday, all FCPS parents/caregivers and middle and high school students received an email to participate in a voluntary and confidential survey. (Please check your spam folder if you have not received it.)
Questions refer to proposed changes to FCPS’ SR&R document for next year. This document outlines the rules that students are expected to follow, and guidelines for consequences if those expectations are not met. Possible changes include:
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Universal Discipline: Charts will list consequences and supports for students. They will help ensure that two students of the same grade will be treated fairly and receive the same level of support.
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Standards for In-School Suspensions of Students with Disabilities: Creating standards for how in-school suspensions are handled for students who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 Plan.
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Accommodations for Multilingual Learner Student Statements: Providing translation accommodations when Multilingual Learner students provide statements about disciplinary incidents.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- FCPS at the Olympics
- Coaches Making History
- Divisionwide Spirit Day
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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