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 Our artists enjoyed the beautiful weather this week and took advantage of our outdoor classroom space!
Dear Woodburn Families,
As we enter the final stretch of the school year, we are preparing for important end-of-year assessments, including SOLs. We ask for your partnership in ensuring students are set up for success each day by getting a good night’s rest, eating a healthy breakfast, and arriving at school on time. Consistent attendance is especially important during this time, as each day of instruction and testing matters.
We are also looking forward to many exciting end-of-year events, including final field trips and celebrations across grade levels. We appreciate your support in helping students stay focused and ready to fully participate in both their learning and these memorable experiences.
As we begin planning for next school year, we invite families to complete a short form to share any input regarding their child’s placement. While we cannot guarantee specific requests, your insights are helpful as we work to create balanced and supportive classroom communities. Please use the following link to submit your input: https://forms.gle/2bdZtAs1DNWMN4JR8
I also want to share that Ms. Dauberman, our Assistant Principal, will be going on leave soon. We are grateful for her continued dedication to our school community and wish her well during this time. We are excited to welcome Ms. Mariela DeKraker, who will be serving as our Acting Assistant Principal while Ms. Dauberman is away.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we work together to ensure a strong finish to the school year.
🪴 Together We Grow,
Ms. Iyer
Upcoming Events
April 28 - G5 Science SOL
April 28 - Spring Picture Day
May 5 - G4 Reading SOL
May 6 - G5 Reading SOL
May 7 - G3 and G6 Reading SOL
May 12 - G4 Math SOL
May 13 - 3-hr Early Release
May 14 - G3 and G6 Math SOL
May 15 - G5 Math SOL
Happy Administrative Professionals Day
This week we celebrated our amazing administrative professionals who are instrumental in supporting families, staff, and students each day. Join us in saying thanking Ms. Dillard, Ms. Angel, Ms. Baker, Ms. Perla, Ms. Garcia, and Ms. Lopez for all they do at Woodburn!
🎤 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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Happy National Librarian Month Ms. Lockwood!
April is National Librarian Month! Join us in celebrating Ms. Lockwood for all she does to inspire students each day. Visiting the library is a highlight for many of our Wildcats and Ms. Lockwood is instrumental in deepening their love for reading.
Spring SOL Testing
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
Woodburn SOL Testing Schedule
Grade 3
- May 7: Reading
- May 14: Math
Grade 4
- May 5: Reading
- May 12: Math
Grade 5
- March 19: Integrated Reading and Writing
- April 28: Science
- May 6: Reading
- May 15: Math
Grade 6
- May 7: Reading
- May 14: Math
 We love a good spirit day! Students participated in pop-up Spirit Day this week as a part of our Sprinting Through Spring Attendance Awareness Month.
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.
Why Attendance Matters
We can work together to help your child come to school every day and do well in school.
How you can help:
- Have a set bedtime and morning routine.
- Get clothes and backpack ready at night.
- Keep your child home only if they are really sick (fever, vomitting, contagious).
- Tell your child school is important for learning and seeing friends.
- If your child feels worried about school, let your child’s teacher or counselor know.
 We are so proud of our 6th graders for reprsenting Woodburn so well at All-County Choral Festival this past weekend!
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.
Congratulations Wildcats!
Congratulations to our Wildcats who had art showcased in the Falls Church Pyramid Art show this past week. Your artwork was stunning! Thank you Ms. Patel and Mr. Kettler for inspiring our artists this year!
The Wizard of Oz - LJMS
Luther Jackson Middle School’s drama department is proud to present the timeless class, The Wizard of Oz, and we would love to have you come! Tickets are available on the LJMS website or by using the QR code for only $6. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $8. The shows are Thursday, April 30th 7:00 pm, Friday, May 1st, 7:00 pm and Saturday, May 2nd 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm. The 2:00 pm matinee show is especially for our young audience members- after the show there will be a special photo opportunity with cast & crew.
Come out and see the world of Oz come to life!
Earth Day Cleanup 🌱
Join us this evening from 5:30–7:30 p.m. for our Earth Day Cleanup—there’s still time to come out and be part of it!
We’ll be working together to beautify our space while enjoying tasty bites from Our Waffle Creations.
🧤 Please bring gardening gloves if you have them.
🌱 We also appreciate any donations of plants or gardening supplies.
Come lend a hand, connect with others, and help make a positive impact in our community. We’d love to see you there!
 Our annual Bingo Night and Silent Auction was a HUGE success on Friday! We exceed our goal of $10,000. Thank you to all who came out!
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). If you’re interested in contributing, gift cards for our raffle during this special week are appreciated. Gift cards can be brought to the main office anytime between now and May 4th. Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!
Teacher Appreciation Week
May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week and we have lots of fun activities planned to help our whole community celebrate our wonderful Woodburn staff! Click the link here or scan the QR code in the image below to see how you can participate!
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. Find additional information on BoardDocs. View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
 We had a fabulous Spring Concert yesterday! Our students performed for our third-fifth graders on Thursday afternoon and then did an excellent job putting on a concert for their families. Well done!
Nominations Open for the Bussey Memorial Equity Award
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award. This award recognizes an employee, student, or community member who has demonstrated significant and impactful efforts to improve the educational experiences and outcomes of students from groups who are marginalized or underserved.
Any staff, student, or community member can nominate an individual for the award. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18.
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.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award webpage.
Our Office of the Ombuds Is at Your Service!
Ombuds staff engage with FCPS staff, families, and students to offer resources and improve the experience of each and every member of the FCPS community. They work as an independent confidential resource to help get answers to questions, resolve concerns, and hear complaints regarding FCPS matters.
Ombuds staff do not make or change decisions, policies, or regulations. They do not take sides, and they do not provide legal advice.
Anyone with concerns, questions, or complaints to share with the Office of the Ombuds may call 571-423-4014, email ombuds@fcps.edu, or visit their webpage, where you may submit a question.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Student Awards and Recognitions
- Military Child of the Year Finalist
- Required Immunizations Reminder
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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