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🌟Principal's Message
🌟Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟Celebration of Learning
🌟We Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
🌟Yearbook Orders
🌟Don't Forget to Order this Year's School Pictures
🌟Kindergarten Orientation
🌟Seeking Career Day Volunteers
🌟Local Food Bank
🌟Marshall H.S. Girls Basketball Summer Camp
🌟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 approach the final days of March and the end of the third quarter, there is a wonderful sense of energy and accomplishment buzzing through our hallways.
We are incredibly excited to host our Celebration of Learning here at Shrevewood tonight. This is a special opportunity for our students to take the lead and showcase the hard work, creativity, and growth they have achieved this school year. We hope to see everyone in our classrooms from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. to help us celebrate these amazing milestones.
As a reminder, students will be dismissed two hours early tomorrow (2:05 p.m.) to end the third quarter. There is no school next week for Spring Break. Monday, April 6, is a designated Teacher Workday, so we look forward to welcoming students back to the building on Tuesday, April 7.
Please also note that our front office will be closed during the break and will reopen on Monday, April 6.
We wish you all a restful, safe, and joyful Spring Break. Whether you are traveling or enjoying time at home, we hope you find the opportunity to have some fun!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Bryan J.P. (3rd Grade)
- Rowshawn M. (3rd Grade)
- Riley H. (3rd Grade)
- Kurt S. (Kindergarten)
We hope you will join us for our Celebration of Learning tonight, March 26, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. to celebrate our students' growth throughout the school year. Kona Ice will be for sale too!
 
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.
Don't forget to order this year's school pictures from Lifetouch! Enjoy 10% off your order with code S2610OFF (expires July 31, 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: 9:30–11:30 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.
 
Ages: Girls entering grades 2-10
Dates: July 13-17, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Where: Marshall H.S.
Cost: $225.00
Register: tinyurl.com/gcmgbcamp26 or use QR code
Questions: Doug Sawitzky at djsawitzky@fcps.edu
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!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS: We are also looking for 2 volunteers to help our upcoming auditions run like clockwork! Service hours are available for middle and high school student volunteers. Please sign up on the audition signup genius.
BID BIG FOR OUR KIDS: THE PTA ONLINE AUCTION IS COMING!
Get your clicking fingers ready! Our PTA online auction gives you the chance to snag incredible deals from the comfort of your couch while supporting our students!
Here is a preview of items you will be able to bid on: Glow Stick Party in PE; Reserved Parking for Open House; Weather Person for the Day; Mahjong Party for 8; Sewing Party for 9; Art Classes; Fitness Gift Cards! Every dollar raised goes directly toward enhancing our classrooms, funding field trips, and supporting school programs.
Key Dates:
- Auction Opens: Monday, April 13, @ 9:00 a.m.
- Auction Closes: Monday, April 27th, @ 5:00 p.m.
How to Participate:
To join the fun and place a bid, you must register for an account on our official auction site. It only takes a minute! Go to this link and create your account today so you are ready to win! Start bidding when the auction goes live!
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
 On Saturday, April 18, the Fairfax County History Commission will host Revolutionary Ideas: Fairfax County’s American Revolution, featuring free, interactive activities designed with young learners in mind. From hands-on experiences to creative ways to explore the past, elementary-age students will have plenty of opportunities to jump in and have fun. The conference will be held at the Fairfax County Government Center, with children’s activities beginning at 1:30 p.m.
DIG ARCHAEOLOGY: “What Is It?” A guessing game that asks you to be the archaeologist. Handle cool artifacts that make Fairfax County unique.
IN YOUR OWN WORDS: What does freedom mean to you? Share your thoughts. Responses will be collected on a poster.
LIVE LIKE A COLONIAL: Write with a quill pen, try a whirligig, play dress-up, learn colonial slang.
FIND YOUR ROOTS: Interactive session. Fairfax Genealogical Society dives deep into your past.
🗓️ Saturday, April 18, 2026
⏰ Children’s activities begin at 1:30 p.m.
📍Fairfax County Government Center, 2000 Government Center Pkwy, Fairfax, VA 22035
For anyone interested in the full program, the schedule of activities is HERE.
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:
- Elementary Early Release Wednesday Update for April
- Science fair Winners
- Summer Internships at FCPS
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐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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