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 This week we celebrated Ms. Dauberman for Assistant Principal Appreciation Week! We are so thankful for everything she does for our Woodburn Community.
Upcoming Events
April 14 - Fundraiser at Pupatella
April 15 - Purple Up Day! Wear Purple!
April 17 - PTA Silent Auction and BINGO Night
April 21 - No School (Teacher Workday/School Planning Day)
April 22 - Full Day for Staff and Students
April 22 - Art Pyramid Show at Falls Church High School
April 23 - Spring Concert
April 28 - G5 Science SOL
April 28 - Spring Picture Day
Dear Woodburn Families,
We would like to take a moment to celebrate and recognize a few important highlights this month. Please join us in wishing a very Happy Assistant Principal Appreciation to Ms. Dauberman. Her care, dedication, and strong relationships with students, staff, and families are a big part of what makes Woodburn such a special place.
April is also Librarian Appreciation Month. We are grateful to Ms. Lockwood for her ongoing efforts to ensure all students have access to engaging books, as well as for bringing in authors and creating meaningful, fun learning experiences for our school community.
As a reminder, our Bingo and Silent Auction Night is coming up next week—we hope to see many of you there for this exciting event.
We are also entering an important time of year as we prepare for SOLs and other end-of-year assessments. Please help support your child by ensuring they get a good night’s rest, arrive at school on time, and avoid absences whenever possible. If anything arises, we encourage you to communicate directly with your child’s teacher.
Finally, as we welcome warmer spring weather, please remember that temperatures can shift throughout the day. Sending your child with layers will help ensure they remain comfortable.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
 We got to learn all about what it takes to be a radio show host during career day yesterday!
🎤 The ROAR Report
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This month’s episode features Ms. Bailey, Ms. Ettere, and Ms. Nelson as they share literacy and math resources available for students, along with helpful tips for getting ready for the SOLs at home and at school. Click to listen to our April episode!
Previous Episodes:
December - Technology at Home
January - Resetting Routines and Expectations
February - WIDA ACCESS test for ML students
March- Student Health Policies with Ms. Quezada-Bin
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Kindergarten Orientation
Kindergarten Orientation is almost here! Join us on April 22 from 3:00-4:00 in the Woodburn Elementary Library.
Families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, visit a classroom, and learn more about the kindergarten program!
Scan the QR code on the flyer to RSVP.
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).
If your student does live in the Woodburn ES boundary, please fill out the new student registration intake form. This form will be submitted to our school registrar, Jackie Garcia, who will be able to assist you with the new student registration process.
 Students got to see the police cruisers up close in personal! They were able to crawl through the back seat to see what type of technology was inside and were greeted by an officer on the other side!
Career Day Recap
We had an amazing Career Day yesterday! Thank you to each and every volunteer for offering your time and sharing a little bit about what you do each day with our Wildcats. Check out the recap video linked below to see our highlights.
A HUGE thank you to Ms. Coury and Ms. Cummings for organizing such a successful and well organized event!
Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
We Want Your Feedback!
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Woodburn ES received 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 from noreply@fcps.edu, 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!
 We had our first pop-up spirit day this week for our Sprinting Through Spring attendance initiative. We love seeing our Wildcats each and every day.
Attendance: Did you know?
This week kicks off our attendance initiative "Sprinting through Spring." Did you know regular attendance is crucial for the academic success of all students? Studies have proven that students with better attendance records perform better in school and are more likely to graduate high school on time! Attending school, even if your student arrives late, is valuable to support their success.
April 15 - Purple Up Day!
To show our support for all our military-connected families, we are inviting all Fairfax County students, families, staff, and community members to “Purple Up!” on Wednesday, April 15, for military children.
Why purple? Purple symbolizes all branches of the military as a combination of Army green, Marine Corps red, and the blue of the Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Space Force
Spring Testing Windows
Our SOL testing season will begin in about three weeks. Please visit the Woodburn website to view the SOL schedule for students in grades 3 through 6. You can also find information about other end of year assessments students will complete.
More detailed information about upcoming testing windows will be shared soon.
 Students got to learn all about being a Starbucks Barista this week. They even got to try some of the delicious refreshers Starbucks offers.
Spring Picture Day!
Spring picture day is scheduled for April 28th. Forms for individual, group, and the 6th grade panorama have been sent home in Thursday folders this week.
Jaguar 5K Reminder
Just a friendly reminder that Falls Church High School Jaguar 5K is next Saturday, April 18! It’s not too late to sign up.
FCHS 5K Run Walk and Kids 1 Mile Fun Run will take place at Falls Church High School, located at 7521 Jaguar Trail in Falls Church. The Kids 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 8:00 a.m., followed by the Jaguar 5K at 8:30 a.m. This annual event brings together students, staff, and community members, with more than 800 participants each year.
For more information and to register, please visit www.jaguar5k.com. Online registration closes on Wednesday, April 16 at 11:59 p.m. Late registration will be available during packet pickup times. You can also email blkim@fcps.edu to request a registration form.
🍕 Pupatella Fundraiser Day
Make dinner easy and support Woodburn PTA at the same time! On April 14, Pupatella will donate 20% of all sales back to the Woodburn Elementary School PTA.
Just mention the fundraiser when you order in person, or use the code GIVEBACK when ordering online at pupatella.com. Every order helps support our school community!
BINGO Night & Silent Auction
Join us for the Woodburn Silent Auction and BINGO Night, one of the PTA’s biggest fundraisers of the year, on Friday, April 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It’s sure to be a fun evening for our community.
We’d love your help to make this event a success. If you’re available to volunteer at the Silent Auction, please sign up here.
Transportation will be available from Fairmont Gardens. The first pickup will be at the Fairmont Gardens main office at 5:30 p.m., with a second bus pickup at 5:45 p.m.
Earth Day Cleanup 🌱
Join us for our Earth Day Cleanup on Friday, April 24th from 5:30–7:30 p.m.
Enjoy delicious eats from Turkish Kebab food truck while we work together to beautify our space. Please bring gardening gloves.
We welcome contributions of plants and supplies to support our efforts.
Let’s dig in, give back, and make a difference—together!
Teacher Appreciation Raffle
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up on May 4-8. This year we are collecting gift cards from families to raffle off to our staff. Our goal is to collect one gift card for each instructional staff member (teachers, instructional assistants, and specialists). As we prepare for this special week, families are welcome to contribute a gift card to be included in our staff raffle if they wish. Gift cards can be brought to the main office anytime between now and May 4th. Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!
 Our Wildcat Connectors were excited to greet our Career Day Presenters this week!
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
 Our 2nd graders got to learn some moves from a Taekwondo instructor and one of our very own wildcats!
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Support Military Children
- National Merit Finalists
- School Board to Present Budget to Board of Supervisors
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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