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🌟Principal's Message
🌟Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟Yearbook Presale
🌟Now Hiring: Substitute Instructional Assistants for the 2026–2027 School Year for Shrevewood E.S. Apply Now!
🌟Volunteer for the 6th Grade Promotion Party
🌟Helping Paws: Shrevewood GOTR Supply Drive
🌟The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award
🌟Required Immunizations for Rising 7th Graders
🌟Local Food Bank
🌟Shrevewood PTA News
🌟Family Resource
🌟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,
It has been another busy and productive week here at Shrevewood. As we move closer to the end of the academic year, we are continually impressed by the dedication of our students and the unwavering support of our community.
Our students are showing incredible stamina and focus as we continue through the SOL testing window. This week, our scholars tackled the Math SOL with determination. We are so proud of the hard work they’ve put into preparing for these assessments and their perseverance is truly paying off.
Learning also took place beyond the classroom walls this week. Half of our Kindergarteners enjoyed a fantastic trip to Gunston Hall, while the other half of our classes are eagerly awaiting their turn to explore the historic site next week. Additionally, our third grade students had a wonderful time at the Leesburg Animal Park, where they had the chance to engage with nature and learn about wildlife firsthand.
This past Wednesday marked our final Early Release Wednesday of the year. Our staff utilized this valuable time to meet in teams to do some reflections on our work as a Behavior Solutions and Guiding Coalition team. These sessions allow us to refine our practices to best support every student’s growth.
Finally, we held our final PTA meeting of the year on Tuesday. We want to extend a massive thank you to our PTA Board members for their leadership and service this past year: President Beth Maynes, Secretary Kate Coho, and Treasurer Stephanie Garcia. Your dedication to our students and staff has made a lasting impact. We look forward to welcoming some new board members next year as we continue this vital work together.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
- Ellie C. (3rd Grade)
- Darwin V.M. (5th Grade)
- Bastian O. (4th Grade)
- Melissa L.V. (4th Grade)
- Wilber D.L. (4th Grade)
- Forrest B. (4th Grade)
- Ian W. (4th Grade)
- Lily O. (4th Grade)
- Brooklyn L. (4th Grade)
Great news! We have extra yearbooks available if you didn't get a chance to pre-order one. For those who already purchased a yearbook through Lifetouch, don’t worry, your child’s copy is set aside and waiting for distribution day!
To reserve a yearbook for your child, please note the following:
- $20 per yearbook (cash and exact change only)
- Students should bring their payment directly to the Main Office.
- Yearbooks are available on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage families to send in their payments early to ensure their student walks away with a keepsake at the end of the year.
If you have any questions, please email SWESOffice@fcps.edu.
Shrevewood E.S. is seeking individuals who can provide continuity of instructional teaching as a substitute instructional assistant and who are able to inspire, enable, and empower students to meet high academic standards. The position offers:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Make a difference in your local community
✔ Great for people with a passion for teaching/assisting students
Join our team and support student learning!
Apply today! For details, visit the FCPS Substitute Employment Website. When applying, search “Substitute” and select the Marshall Pyramid posting.
Help us celebrate our 6th graders as they prepare for their next big adventure!
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this year's 6th Grade Promotion Party an unforgettable event. Whether you have an hour to spare or want to lead a committee, we have a spot for you!
Event Details: June 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
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What: 6th Grade Promotion Celebration
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Who: Parents, guardians, and community members
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Where: Shrevewood gym
How You Can Help:
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Role
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Description
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Setup & Decorations
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Help transform the space into a festive celebration before the party starts.
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Food & Refreshments
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Assist with organizing snacks, serving drinks, and managing the food station.
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Activity Supervisors
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Help run games, photo booths, or other fun activities during the event.
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Clean-up Crew
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Help us pack up and leave the venue spotless after the celebration.
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Sign Up Today!
Ready to join the team? Please fill out our volunteer interest form at the link below:
Volunteer Sign-Up Form
Thank you for supporting our students and helping us create lasting memories!
The Shrevewood Girls on the Run team is on a mission to support our furry friends at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, and we need your help! We are collecting essential supplies to help cats and dogs wait comfortably for their forever homes.
When:
May 5- 19
What:
We are looking for new and unopened items, including:
- 🐶 Dog & Cat Toys
- 🐱 Wet & Dry Food
- 🐾 Cat Litter
How to donate:
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Drop-off: Place your donations in the decorated collection box located outside the Shrevewood main office.
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Shop online: If you prefer to shop virtually, you can view the shelter's specific needs on their Amazon Wishlist Here.
Every donation, no matter how small, makes a "paws-itive" difference! Thank you for supporting our community and its animals.
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.
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. All nomination materials must be submitted by Monday, May 18, 2026. The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium in August.
Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the 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:
- Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis booster (Tdap) given at age 7 or older
- Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) given at age 10 or older
- A complete series of 2 doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
- 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 child’s 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.
Additional Immunization Resources are also available.
Timber Lane E.S. has invited Shrevewood families who are in need to participate in their Family Market. Market dates are listed below.
 
CONGRATS TO OUR NEW PTA BOARD!
Thank you to all who attended our last PTA Meeting so that we could approve the officers for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you to those who stepped up to serve next school year!
President - Taylor Powell
Secretary - Lyndsay Mills-Dorsey
Treasurer - Kate Coho
VP, Programs - Emily Gardner
VP, Membership - Joseph Ramsey
DINING FOR DOLLARS
Join us for our upcoming Dining for Dollars at Taco Bamba on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. Mention Shrevewood in-store or use coupon code "GIVE20" online from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., so Shrevewood PTA earns 20% on all orders. Can’t make it? That’s okay. All gift card purchases support Shrevewood, and you can dine another time! You can order online at order.thanx.com/tacobamba. Taco Bamba is located at 2190 Pimmit Dr., Falls Church, VA 22043.
SHREVEWOOD TALENT SHOW
Come cheer on our amazing students as they sing, dance, perform, and showcase their unique talents on stage. Join us on Thursday, May 21, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 p.m. in the gym for an evening of fun, creativity, and incredible talent!
Concessions will be available for purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult, and families are encouraged to bring blankets to sit on. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PTA
3rd Annual FCPS Puzzle Hunt – Free Summer Fun!
The Solving Fun Puzzle Pals are busy creating puzzles for this year's hunt, which kicks off June 1, 2026! It is brought to you by Fairfax County Public Schools and Safe Routes to School. They’re excited for the community to explore wonderful locations within Fairfax County! The hunt is free and filled with bike and pedestrian safety-themed puzzles for you and your family and friends to solve together. Solve one region’s puzzles or do them all. Each puzzle leads to a different location in Fairfax County. Solve the puzzles to find a location and go there to find clues for final answers. Walk, bike, and roll safely with friends and family! Happy solving! Participants can sign up here: www.solvingfun.com/fairfax
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:
- 2027 Budget Updates
- New Cell Phone Policy
- End of Year Attendance Reminder
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Talent Show⭐
Thursday, May 21, 6:00 p.m.
⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐
Monday, May 25
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Teacher Workday/Student Holiday⭐
Tuesday, May 26
(No school for students)
⭐Eid al-Adha Holiday⭐
Wednesday, May 27
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Spring Music Concert⭐
Thursday, June 4, 7:00 p.m. at Kilmer M.S.
⭐Field Day⭐
Friday, June 5
⭐International Night⭐
Tuesday, June 9, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
⭐PreK Promotion Ceremony⭐
Wednesday, June 10, 9:30 a.m.
⭐6th Grade Promotion Ceremony⭐
Friday, June 12
⭐Last Day of School⭐
Wednesday, June 17 (2 hour early release)
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