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A photo collage titled "Shrevewood Elementary" on a green background featuring four images: a teacher assisting students with drawings, a group of three girls smiling together, a young girl working on a craft, and a boy proudly holding up a drawing of a tree.
šPrincipal's Message
šWise Owl Way Positive Referrals
šRead Across America Week
šFasting Meal Kits
šKindergarten Orientation
šSeeking Career Day Volunteers
šLocal Food Bank
šShrevewood PTA News
šFamily Resource
šLimited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
šEnsuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
šProcedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
šCell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
šStudent Birthday Policy
šAttendance
šSchool Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
šFCPS News
šSave the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
Happy Thursday! Itās been another exciting week in our hallways, and as we look ahead to the spring, our focus is shifting toward both finishing this year strong and preparing for the next.
Tomorrow, please keep an eye out for Intent to Return Forms in your childās Friday Folder. While it may feel early, these forms are vital as we plan for the upcoming school year. Additionally, If you have friends, neighbors, or family members in the community with rising kindergarteners, please encourage them to register as soon as possible! Early registration helps us ensure we have the right number of staff ready to welcome our newest Owls.
This week is School Social Worker Week, a time to recognize the dedicated professionals who support the emotional and social well-being of our students. We are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Heather Colby as our school social worker. Ms. Colby works tirelessly behind the scenes to bridge the gap between home and school, providing a safety net for our students and invaluable resources for our families. If you see Ms. Colby this week, please join me in thanking her for the heart and expertise she brings to our community every single day.
Don't forget to "spring forward" this weekend as Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8, so remember to set your clocks ahead one hour!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
Andrew C. (3rd Grade)
Weāre excited to celebrate a love of reading during Read Across America Week at Shrevewood! Throughout the week, students will participate in fun, themed spirit days that highlight the joy of books and reading together. We encourage everyone to join the fun and show their school spirit!
 Monday: Hats off to reading! Wear your favorite hat!
Tuesday: Camp out and read! Wear clothes you can go camping in!
Wednesday: Team up for reading! Wear your favorite sports gear!
Thursday: Read with a friend! Bring a book to share!
Friday: Cozy up and read! Wear your pajamas!
From February 18thĀ 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:Ā
- Kits are charged based on a studentās 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.Ā Students must pick up their own kits; adults are not permitted to collect them.
Parents or guardians must submit a weekly request form via theĀ FCPS FNS website by the deadlines (form opens Feb. 4):
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March 9th, 2026, for the week of March 16th, 2026
- Friday, April 10, at 9:30 a.m.
- Learn about Kindergarten at SWES
- Meet the teachers
- Tour the school
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: 9:30ā11:30 a.m. and/or 1:30ā3:30 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.Ā Market dates are listed below.
 
SHREVEWOOD PTA BINGO NIGHT
The beloved BINGO Night hosted by our 6th grade Promotion Committee isĀ this Friday, March 6, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy pizza, snacks, and raffle prizes!
Bingo cards are free!Ā
Raffle tickets: $2.00/ticket or $5.00 for 3 tickets
Pizza will be available for purchase at the event for $2.00/slice
The committee is still looking for some volunteers, so please sign up here.
NEXT PTA MEETING
Please save the date for our next PTA meeting on Tuesday, March 10, at 6:30 p.m. in the Shrevewood library. The nomination committee will present the slate for the 2026-2027 PTA Board. We will also have a guest speaker, Matt Carbone, who will speak about college financing and 529 plans. Child care will be provided, and there will be refreshments.
ONLINE AUCTION
The Shrevewood PTA is excited to host our first online auction April 13-27! The Auction Committee is busy reaching out to local businesses, and we wanted to give our community a chance to donate and help!
Donation ideas:
- Special talent or service you can offer
- Access to a government building, news room, theatre, or stadium for a behind-the-scenes tour
- Experiences like ābe a vet/graphic designer/pre-school teacher/vacation planner/auto mechanic/etc. for the dayā
- Tickets for a sports team or theatre
- Access to music venues, travel opportunities, vacation homes/timeshares, or similarĀ Ā
All donations will receive a donation receipt for the approximate value of the item and are tax deductible! We appreciate your support!
If you have items to donate, please fill out this form, https://forms.gle/oGKS5bPqyfW1FSSn9!
PTA OFFICERS NEEDED FOR 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
Shrevewood needs great volunteers like YOU to serve on the 2026-2027 PTA Board! Interested in making a direct impact on our students' learning experiences? Want to support teachers and staff, while strengthening the family-school connection? Shrevewood thrives because of the people who show up for our kids. Check out the open positions below and help us shape the next chapter of our school!
The nominating committee is looking to fill the following positions:
- President: oversees and coordinates the work of the board, presides at board meetings, and serves as the PTA's official contact and representative
- Secretary: keeps records and minutes of PTA meetings, drafts PTA newsletters, and assists with other communications
- VP Programs: coordinates programs and events
- VP Membership: promotes membership, processes new members
If you are interested or have any questions, please reach out to: Emily Gillotte (esgillotte@gmail.com), Deb Sutton (wahoobloom@aol.com), or Kate Kelly (katespadekate@gmail.com).Ā
Joining the board might be your "wisest" decision to make a difference for the Shrevewood Wise Owls!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Staff Appreciation Volunteers: Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard, and weāre excited to celebrate them this spring! Weāre looking for volunteers to chair or join committees for two upcoming events in April and May. Whether you can lead an event or lend a helping hand, weād love your support. Letās make our staff feel the love! If you are interested, please email board@shrevewoodpta.org.
- Power Pack Distribution
- Family Market
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
The 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 March:
- Co-Parenting: Two Parents, Two Homes (in Spanish)
- The Connected Family: Navigating the Digital World Together
- Introduction to Career Pathways for Students
- Getting to Know Fairfax County Public Schools: A Family Orientation (for military families)
- Mind in the Making: Making Connection and Critical Thinking
There will also be Family Resource Center webinars on topics including reducing parent stress and anxiety, parenting neurodivergent kids, why smart kids struggle, and a countdown to kindergarten.Ā
Visit theĀ Family Academy CatalogĀ to explore these and other resources.
Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood E.S. will include:
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.Ā
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.Ā
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. āāāāāāā
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).Ā
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 FCPSĀ to find and sign up for volunteer opportunities. Contact Volunteers@fcps.eduĀ with any questions.
As a reminder, all volunteers ā and visitors to a school ā are required to sign in by scanning their ID at our visitor kiosk. Visit theĀ Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked QuestionsĀ page to learn more.
For full details, visit theĀ Volunteer FCPS websiteĀ or contact our Volunteer Point of Contact, Pilar Quintero Flores,Ā pjquinterofl@fcps.edu,Ā 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.Ā
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.Ā
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.Ā
- Report directly to the cafeteria.Ā
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).Ā
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.Ā
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.Ā
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.Ā
- 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 aboutĀ FCPSā 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 childās well-being. FCPS has created aĀ Health Flyer for ParentsĀ indicating when a parent should keep their child home from school. Please reviewĀ FCPS Attendance PoliciesĀ and resources to encourage regular school attendance.Ā
Parents/legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUEĀ HERE. Families can also report absences by emailingĀ shrevewoodelem.attendance@fcps.eduĀ or calling 703-645-6666 before 10:00 a.m. each day.
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, students will enter theirĀ student ID numberĀ as their cafeteria PIN at the cash register to receive their meals. Ā You can access your studentās ID number viaĀ ParentVUE.
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75.Ā Lunch will be $3.25.Ā Money can be added to your child(ren)ās accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.Ā You may also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager.Ā During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch atĀ 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.Ā A new application must be completed each new school year.Ā Forms are available online now:Ā https://www.fcps.edu/frm.Ā 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:
- School Board Adopts Advertised Budget
- New Date for Education Conference
- Magnet Schools for Science, Technology, and the Arts
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.Ā
āRead Across America Weekā
Mar. 2-6
āBingo Nightā
Friday, Mar. 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
āPTA Meetingā
Tuesday, Mar. 10, 6:30 p.m.
ā3 Hour Early Releaseā
Wednesday, Mar. 18
āEid al-Fitr Holidayā
Friday, Mar. 20
(No school for students or staff)
āCelebration of Learningā
Thursday, Mar. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
āEnd of Quarter-2 Hour Early Releaseā
Friday, Mar. 27
āSpring Breakā
Mar. 30-Apr. 3
(No school for students or staff)
āTeacher Workday/Student Holidayā
Monday, Apr. 6
(No school for students)
āSchool Planning Day/Student Holidayā
Friday, Apr. 10
(No school for students)
āKindergarten Orientationā
Friday, Apr. 10
āCareer Dayā
Friday, Apr. 17
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