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Our talented Wildcats are bringing creativity to life as they paint a vibrant new mural to brighten our school! 🎨🐾
Upcoming Events
March 12 - Parent/Teacher Basketball Game
March 13 - PTA Food truck, Turkish Kabob
March 17 - Clean Kitchen Night, Chipotle
March 18 - 3-hr Early Release
March 20 - Holiday - Eid al-Fitr
March 27 - 2-hr Early Release
March 30 - April 3 - No school - Spring Break
🎤 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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FCPS CARES Recognition
Congratulations Ms. Ettere, Ms. Yanes, Ms. Andrade, Ms. Allport, Ms. Kirchgraber, Ms. North, Ms. Wilkinson, Ms. Urbon, Ms. Jones, Ms. Segarra, Ms. Postiglioni, Ms. Castellucci, Ms. Jauregui, Ms. Blosser, Ms. Aninon, and Ms. Turkay for being recognized in February's FCPS CARES Feature. You can read the submission on the FCPS CARES February Webpage.
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The FCPS CARES Program allows parents, staff, and community members to recognize FCPS employees who go above and beyond to help others and show they care about their students, colleagues, and the community. Learn more about how to recognize staff in FCPS on the FCPS CARES Webpage. Click to edit this placeholder text.
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🏀 Wildcat Basketball: Teachers vs. Parents – March 12, 2026
Get ready for a fun night of hoops at our Wildcat Basketball Teachers vs. Parents Game on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Luther Jackson Middle School.
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Doors Open: 6:30 PM
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Game Begins: 7:00 PM
This event is free, and everyone is invited to come cheer on our teachers and parents as they have fun on the court! The PTA will have swag for sale and raffles available to support our school.
Bus transportation will be provided from Fairmont Gardens at 6:15 PM and 8:15 PM.
Please note: Students must attend with an adult. This is not a drop-off event.
We can’t wait to see you there for a fun night of Wildcat spirit! 🐾
Thank you for supporting our Books Are Fun Book Blast
We are thrilled to celebrate our first Drawing Prize Winner. Congratulations to Hunter Garvey from Ms. Burd’s class for completing the Treasure Map and earning our first prize. Way to go, Special Agent!
The excitement continues with our second drawing for a Treasure Chest Stuffed with Cash. There is still plenty of time to complete your Treasure Map, earn awesome prizes and new books, and be part of the fun. The Book Blast runs through March 13, so keep the momentum going.
Inspire Young Minds on Career Day
We are excited to host our Spring Career Day and give students the chance to learn about a wide variety of careers!
We are looking for volunteers to speak about their job, career path, and experiences on Thursday, April 9th. If YOU or someone you know would like to participate, we would love to hear from you!
Please complete the interest form, and we will be in touch with more information. 😊
Thank you for helping us connect our students to the world of work!
Woodburn ES School Counselors
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Our 6th graders enjoying time together and making great memories!
Countdown to Kindergarten: Supporting a Smooth Transition
Is your child heading to kindergarten this fall? Join FCPS staff for Countdown to Kindergarten, a virtual event designed to help families prepare for this exciting transition! The webinar will take place on Friday, March 27, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
During this webinar, families will learn practical tips and essential information to support their child's smooth and successful start to kindergarten in Fairfax County Public Schools. Register to receive the event link.
Kindergarten Registration
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 (the student and one caregiver must be present).
Read more about the registration process.
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Now Hiring: Dining Room Assistant
Want to spend part of your day with our amazing Wildcats? We’re looking for a friendly and dependable Dining Room Assistant to join our team!
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.
A fantastic night of music, laughter, and memories at last Friday’s dance 💃✨
Clean Kitchen Night at Chipotle – March 17, 2026!
Skip the cooking and join us for PTA Clean Kitchen Night at Chipotle on Tuesday, March 17. Bring the whole family, invite friends, and enjoy a delicious meal while giving back.
A portion of the evening’s sales will support PTA programs and events for our Wildcats. Let’s fill the restaurant with school spirit! 🐾
Family Engagement Survey to Open March 9
FCPS is administering our Family Engagement Survey, which will be open from Monday, March 9, to Monday, March 23. Your feedback is critical in helping us to better recognize, understand, respect, and address family strengths and needs in our schools.
Survey topics include:
- Welcoming environment.
- Communication.
- Student success.
- Advocacy.
- Family and school partnerships.
- Community partnerships.
The survey will be available in English, Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Pashto, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Parents/caregivers will receive a survey link via email from FCPS on March 9. A survey link will also be posted on FCPS’ website. Paper surveys will be available at each school. Please stay tuned for more information.
Fairfax County Health Department Measles Update
Measles is a highly contagious virus that infects 9 out of 10 people who are exposed, if unvaccinated or not immune. It has been in the news lately due to cases in Northern Virginia and among people who have traveled through local airports.
If your spring break or summer plans include traveling abroad or to an area in the United States with high measles activity, the Fairfax County Health Department encourages you to ensure your family is protected. Children 12 months and older should have 1 or 2 doses before traveling. Depending on your specific travel plans, your health care provider may also advise you to vaccinate infants 6 to 11 months old. Read more about these recommendations.
Our after school clubs have been a hit. Our students love using their creativity on Thursday afternoons.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
2026 Special Education Family Conference: Rescheduled
FCPS’ 2026 Special Education Family Conference has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Marshall High School. Updated conference details are now available on the Special Education Family Conference webpage. Please register for the event. If you registered before, please re-register for the new date. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this date change may cause and appreciate your understanding.
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 Rooted in Resilience, Echoes of Excellence: FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration
The spirit of heritage and the promise of the future filled the air at Carter G. Woodson High School as FCPS held its second annual Black History Month Celebration with the theme, Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence. This year’s event was especially significant as it coincided with the 100th anniversary of the movement that became Black History Month.
Students from across the division took center stage as the true "echoes" of this excellence. The program featured student-led Moments of Pride that connected local and national history to contemporary achievements. A spirited keynote speech was delivered by Vernon Walton, senior pastor at the First Baptist Church of Vienna. Another highlight of the night was the FCPS Black Excellence video tribute.
Read more about the Black history event.
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.
Everything club is a Woodburn Favorite! Students are exposed to many enrichment activities to stretch their creativity and the problem solving skills.
Pre-K and Early Head Start Programs
FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors, ages 6 weeks to 4 years, living in Fairfax County.
- Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).
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New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- School Board Adopts Budget
- New Date for Special Education Conference
- Celebrating Our Schools
- Sleep Awareness Week
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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