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đPrincipal's Message
đWise Owl Way Positive Referrals
đSpring Book Fair
đOnce Upon a Mattress Performance at Kilmer M.S.
đWe Want Your Feedback! Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Questionnaire
đRequired Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
đYearbook Orders
đDon't Forget to Order this Year's School Pictures
đLocal Food Bank
đShrevewood PTA News
đFamily Resource
đLimited Early Release Days for Elementary Schools
đEnsuring Student Safety: Register for Volunteer FCPS
đProcedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
đCell Phone and Smart Watch Policy
đStudent Birthday Policy
đAttendance
đSchool Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
đFCPS News
đSave the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
It has been an incredibly vibrant and busy week here at Shrevewood. Our hallways have been buzzing with the energy of students discussing some of the fun and engaging opportunities they have had this week. We kicked off the week with âPop Quiz: The Math and Science Game Showâ assembly which was an electrifying experience, and it was wonderful to see our students so engaged and competitive. We want to extend a massive thank you to our PTA for organizing and funding this memorable learning experience for our students.
In addition to our activities at school, several of our grade levels and teams explored the community this week. Our 4th grade students traveled to Jamestown and had a wonderful time seeing history come alive outside of the classroom. Additionally, our Young Scholars and News Crew teams took a trip to the Sprague Technology Center in FCPS. This field trip gave students hands-on experience producing a news show, where they explored roles ranging from on-air anchors to behind-the-scenes camera operators and producers. We are also very much looking forward to Career Day tomorrow, as it provides a fantastic opportunity for our students to learn about diverse professions and envision their own futures.
As we look toward next week, we are excited to host our Book Fair. With April being School Library Month and National Library Week, it is the perfect time to recognize our fabulous Librarian, Mrs. Oswalt. Her dedication to fostering a love of reading and ensuring our library is a welcoming space for every student is truly unmatched.Â
As a reminder, next Tuesday, April 21 is a Teacher Workday and students will not have school due to the special election. Additionally, the 3-hour early release on Wednesday, April 22 has been cancelled. All students will be dismissed at 4:05 p.m. on Wednesday. Thank you for your continued support in making Shrevewood such a special place to learn.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Cole P. (4th Grade)
- Olivia D. (4th Grade)
- Ella M. (4th Grade)
- Brooklyn L. (4th Grade)
- Clara H. (5th Grade)
- Fernando L.M. (5th Grade
- Jessica S. (5th Grade)
- Luci M. (6th Grade)
- Annabel W. (6th Grade)
- Lainey N. (6th Grade)
- Connor O. (6th Grade)
- Micah W. (3rd Grade)
- Yusef Y. (4th Grade)
Our Bookworm Central Spring BOOK FAIR is here!  Students will visit the fair with their class during their regular weekly Library time (except for classes normally at Library on Tuesdays, who will attend on Wednesday instead) from Friday, April 17, through Thursday, April 23.  Weâre skipping the wish lists this year, so there will be only one scheduled visit to the fair per class.  Good news â students who wish to make additional purchases can return to the fair another day!  Payment can be made via cash, check, card, or eWallet (click here to setup an eWallet for your student).  If you set up an eWallet for our December fair, the account will still be there now. On Monday, April 20, we will have a Family Shopping Night from 4:05 until 7:00 p.m.  Itâs a great chance to see other families in our community, foster a love of reading, and help our schoolâs library add titles to the collection for all to enjoy. See you at the fair!
Dear Elementary School Partners,
We would love to invite you to attend our upcoming production of Once Upon a Mattress- Youth Edition! Our students have been working incredibly hard, and we are excited to share their talents with our feeder schools.
Once Upon a Mattress is a lively and hilarious twist on the classic tale of The Princess and the Pea. Filled with quirky characters, catchy songs, and lots of humor, the story follows a bold and unconventional princess who must pass an outrageous test in order to win the hand of a prince and shake up the kingdom along the way.
Performances will take place on:
- Friday at 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday at 2:00 p.m. (matinee) and 7:00 p.m.
As a special thank-you to our feeder schools, you can use the code FEEDER when purchasing tickets to receive $2.00 off each ticket. The direct ticket link can be found here: https://etix.com/ticket/v/15622/kilmer-middle-school
We hope to see you there and celebrate the arts together!
Nikisha Kozik
Drama Teacher/Director
Kilmer Middle School
On Monday, April 6, parents and guardians of Shrevewood E.S. 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 schoolâs leadership and environment.
Topics covered in the survey include:
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Instructional leadership
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School climate
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Management (human resources and organizational)
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Communication and community relations
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Culturally responsive and equitable leadership
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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!
As required by the Code of VA, parents or legal guardians need to provide proof of immunizations for their child to attend at a Virginia public school.
In addition, all students entering 7th grade are required to receive one dose of each of the following immunizations:Â
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older Â
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccineÂ
- After reviewing educational materials approved by the Board of Health, the parent or guardian, at the parents or guardians sole discretion, may elect for the child not to receive the HPV vaccine.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to plan ahead by scheduling an appointment with your childâs healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health Alliance will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student Registration webpage to schedule an appointment.Â
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
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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).
Timber Lane E.S. has invited Shrevewood families who are in need to participate in their Family Market. Market dates are listed below.
 
BID BIG FOR OUR KIDS: THE PTA ONLINE AUCTION IS LIVE!
Our PTA online auction is officially open and it gives you the chance to snag incredible deals from the comfort of your couch while supporting our students!
Here are some items you can 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.
Bid quick! The auction closes on Monday, April 27th, at 5:00 p.m.
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! Happy bidding!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS COMING: MAY 4-8
Pull out your flannels and fluorescents! Shrevewood Staff Appreciation Week is approaching! This year weâre going to shower our staff and teachers with lots of love in a 90s themed week. More information will be forthcoming on how students and families can get involved. In the meantime, weâd like to offer an opportunity for our book loving families.
We are looking for gently used or new books for staff members as part of an appreciation week giveaway. We are taking lots of different types of books, so please consider browsing your bookshelves for books you can part with or purchase your favorites at a local bookstore. You can sign up HERE to specify what you will donate. You may drop off your books at the Family Book Fair Night on Monday, April 20th, or make other drop off arrangements; details in the signup link.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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Book Fair: Help set up the fair and help students shop during their class library day.
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Staff Appreciation Volunteers: Our teachers and staff work incredibly hard, and weâre excited to celebrate them this spring! Weâre 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, weâd love your support. Letâs make our staff feel the love!
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International Night: Help plan, organize, create a balloon arch, set up or find vendors for the big event in June.
- Power Pack Distribution
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Family Market Â
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
Explore April Family Academy Opportunities
Stay up to date on all offerings throughout April! The Family Academy is excited to offer a variety of classes, workshops, webinars, and programs for families. Find registration opportunities and more details on the âLearn With Usâ tab of the FCPS Family Academy page.
Three-hour early release days for Shrevewood E.S. will include:
Read more about early release Wednesdays on the FCPS website.Â
Volunteer Registration Update
Due to the overwhelming response from our community, FCPS is temporarily pausing fingerprint requirements for most Level 3 volunteers.Â
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. âââââââ
Field trip chaperone opportunities will now be classified as Level 2 (not requiring a background check).Â
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 â and visitors to a school â 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.Â
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.Â
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.Â
- Report directly to the cafeteria.Â
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).Â
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.Â
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.Â
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.Â
- 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 FCPSâ 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 childâs 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.Â
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 studentâs 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)âs 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:
- Calendar Updates
- Teacher on The Kelly Clarkson Show
- Support Your Student During SOLs
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.Â
âPTA Online Auctionâ
Apr. 13-27
âCareer Dayâ
Friday, Apr. 17
âBook Fairâ
Apr. 17-23
âBook Fair Family Shopping Nightâ
Monday, Apr. 20, 4:05-7:00 p.m.
âTeacher Workday/Student Holidayâ
Tuesday, Apr. 21
(No school for students)
â3 Hour Early Releaseâ
Wednesday, May 13
âTalent Showâ
Thursday, May 21, 5:30 p.m.
âMemorial Day Holidayâ
Monday, May 25
(No school for students or staff)
âTeacher Workday/Student Holidayâ
Tuesday, May 26
(No school for students)
âEid al-Adha Holidayâ
Monday, May 25
(No school for students or staff)
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