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Photos of students interacting with their teachers and having fun with their friends.
🌟Principal's Message
🌟Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
🌟Yearbook Orders
🌟Want to Make a Difference at Kilmer M.S.? Join the PTA Board!
🌟Kindergarten Orientation
🌟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,
As we wrap up another busy week, we want to take a moment to express our sincere gratitude to this wonderful community.
First and foremost, thank you for your incredible flexibility regarding this past Monday’s early release. While the weather did not ultimately become as extreme as forecasted, our priority is always the safety of our students and staff. We are so grateful that everyone arrived home safely and that we could navigate the schedule change so smoothly together. Your patience and support during these quick-turnaround decisions truly make a difference.
For those in our community who will be observing Eid al-Fitr, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful celebration this weekend. May it be a time of wonderful reflection, connection, and community.
We hope you will join us for our Celebration of Learning on Thursday, March 26 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM to celebrate our students' growth throughout the school year. Kona Ice will be for sale too!
We hope our students enjoy the long weekend and return refreshed and ready to learn on Monday!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Daniela C.C. (4th Grade)
- Liana E. (Kindergarten)
- Seela B.Y. (Kindergarten)
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Shrevewood E.S. will receive an email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and provides an opportunity to share anonymous feedback about our school’s leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
✅ Instructional leadership
✅ School climate
✅ Management (human resources and organizational)
✅ Communication and community relations
✅ Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
✅ Professionalism
The questionnaire will be open April 6 - April 19 and will be collected online. When you receive the email invitation, please take a few minutes to complete it. Your input is valuable and helps shape the future of our school. Thank you for your time and feedback!
Order your Shrevewood E.S. yearbook today! Yearbook orders can be made online at ybpay.com using the code 15358326. The deadline to order is April 19, 2026.
The Kilmer Middle School PTA is looking for parents to join our board for next school year (2026-2027). We have openings for President, Secretary, and Treasurer — no prior PTA experience required. Interested? Reach out to us at KilmerPTA@gmail.com!
- 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: 9:30–11:30 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.
 
CALLING ALL STARS: SHREVEWOOD'S GOT TALENT!
It’s time to dust off those dancing shoes, tune those instruments, and polish those magic tricks! We are officially kicking off preparations for our upcoming Shrevewood Elementary Talent Show, held on Thursday, May 22, and we want to see what makes our community shine.
Whether you’re a singer, a comedian, a gymnast, or have a hidden skill the world needs to see, this is your moment in the spotlight.
Audition Details:
We can’t wait to see the incredible talent our 3rd to 6th grade students (and staff!) have to offer. Let’s make this the best show yet!
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 “be a vet/graphic designer/pre-school teacher/vacation planner/auto mechanic/etc. for the day”
- Tickets for a sports team or theatre
- Access to music venues, travel opportunities, vacation homes/timeshares, or similar
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!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Staff Appreciation Volunteers: Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard, and we’re excited to celebrate them this spring! We’re 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, we’d love your support. Let’s make our staff feel the love!
- Power Pack Distribution
- Family Market
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
We are pleased to announce the 2026 Special Education Family Conference - Stronger Together: Connecting Families & Schools. This no-cost, in-person event is hosted by Fairfax County Public Schools in collaboration with a host of internal and external community partners. Families will have the opportunity to hear a keynote address from internationally renowned educator and advocate, Dr. Shelley Moore. Following lunch, families will be able to connect with resources and community organizations available in the vendor hall, and participate in breakout sessions.
Date: Saturday, April 18
Time: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: George C. Marshall High School
7731 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22043
Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood E.S. will include:
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:
- Winter Sports Champions
- Parent Acknowledgement of Course Requests
- Elementary Magnet School Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Eid al-Fitr Holiday⭐
Friday, Mar. 20
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Celebration of Learning⭐
Thursday, Mar. 26, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
⭐End of Quarter-2 Hour Early Release⭐
Friday, Mar. 27
⭐Spring Break⭐
Mar. 30-Apr. 3
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Teacher Workday/Student Holiday⭐
Monday, Apr. 6
(No school for students)
⭐Talent Show Auditions⭐
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
⭐School Planning Day/Student Holiday⭐
Friday, Apr. 10
(No school for students)
⭐Kindergarten Orientation⭐
Friday, Apr. 10
⭐Career Day⭐
Friday, Apr. 17
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