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šPrincipal's Message
šWise Owl Way Positive Referrals
šThe Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
šRequired Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
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,
Shrevewood Elementary has a schoolwide goal this year to reduce our chronic absenteeism rate to 10% or less by the end of the school year. One strategy we are using is to send quarterly report cards to all families. Informing you of where your studentās attendance stands each quarter is one aspect of a coordinated effort we are making to improve attendance. Our current rate is 8.7%. On this same day of school last year, our rate was 14.2%. This is a remarkable achievement! Please check your child's Friday Folder for a printed Quarter 3 attendance report card.
As a reminder, chronic absenteeism is defined as missing more than 10% of the school year. After reviewing the attendance report card, please reach out to the office with any questions.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Janie I. (5th Grade)
- Aliza K. (5th Grade)
- Hila N. (2nd Grade)
- Zoe G. (2nd Grade)
Nominations are open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. The Minority Student Achievement Oversight Committee (MSAOC), sponsors this award to honor the legacy of Dr. Bussey, a founding member of the MSAOC and a longtime advocate for students and families.Ā Ā
This award recognizes an individual staff member, community member, or student who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any FCPS employee, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award.Ā All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026.Ā The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium in August.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at theĀ Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website
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:Ā
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or olderĀ Ā
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccineĀ
- 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 childās healthcare provider now to avoid the rush this summer. Immunization appointments are available. Inspire Health AllianceĀ will be providing immunizations for currently enrolled FCPS students at no out-of-pocket cost. Visit the Inspire Immunization Events Student RegistrationĀ webpage to schedule an appointment.Ā
Additional Immunization ResourcesĀ are also available.
Timber Lane E.S. has invited Shrevewood families who are in need to participate in their Family Market.Ā Market dates are listed below.
 
THE PTA ONLINE AUCTION ENDS THIS MONDAY!
Our PTA online auction is ending soon! You have until this Monday, April 27th, at 5:00 p.m. to place your bids. Some deals have no or low bids!
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.
To place a bid, register for an account on our official auction site here. Happy bidding!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK IS COMING: MAY 4-8
Pull out your flannels and fluorescents, Shrevewood Staff Appreciation Week is approaching! This year weāre 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, weād 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 book store. You can sign up HERE to specify what you will donate.
We are collecting gift card donations to raffle off to our awesome staff during Staff Appreciation Week. Whether itās for coffee, a local restaurant, or a favorite shop, your contribution helps us give back to those who do so much for our students. Please check our Giftful link for suggestions to see how you can help: https://giftful.com/wishlists/NnwrxRLbkueKvLUHDHfA. Donations can be dropped off at the front office. Questions? Email president@shrevewoodpta.org. We appreciate your generosity!
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 help with Staff Appreciation Week. Whether you can lead an event or lend a helping hand, weād love your support. Letās 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
- Family Market
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
Camp Fairfax Summer 2026: Camp Fairfax serves rising 1st through 7th graders and is held at public schools and community centers throughout Fairfax County. Breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack are provided. A sliding fee scale is available. Camp Fairfax Summer Flyer.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar: The School Board voted to direct the superintendent to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year. Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027. Get more information on Boarddocs. View the updated complete school year calendar. The last day of school for the current school year ā Wednesday, June 17, 2026Ā ā has not changed.
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:
- Student Achievements
- Earth Day Celebrations
- Required Immunizations
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.Ā
āPTA Online Auctionā
Apr. 13-27
ā3 Hour Early Releaseā
Wednesday, May 13
āTalent Showā
Thursday, May 21, 5:30 p.m.
āMemorial Day Holidayā
Monday, May 25
(No school for students or staff)
āTeacher Workday/Student Holidayā
Tuesday, May 26
(No school for students)
āEid al-Adha Holidayā
Monday, May 25
(No school for students or staff)
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