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Mr. Khanna did a fantastic job as Principal for the Day! From visiting classrooms to helping around the school, he did an amazing job leading with confidence, kindness, and lots of enthusiasm. Thank you for making the day so fun and memorable for everyone!
Upcoming Events
May 25 - No School (Memorial Day)
May 26 - No School (Teacher Workday)
May 27 - No School (Eid al-Adha)
May 29 - Food Truck - The Cheesy Griddle
June 16 - 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 17 - Last Day of School - 2-hr Early Release
🎤 The ROAR Report
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This month’s episode features our auction winner, 5th grader Xavier Paldao! He joined us to share more about himself, his 5th grade experience, and what he’s looking forward to next year. Click to listen to our May episode!
Previous Episodes:
December - Technology at Home
January - Resetting Routines and Expectations
February - WIDA ACCESS test for ML students
March - Health Department Guidance
April - Math & Literacy Resources; SOL tips and strategies
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Order Your 2026–2027 School Supply Kits Today!
Skip the back-to-school shopping stress next fall! PTA has partnered with Sprout School Supplies to offer convenient school supply kits for the 2026–2027 school year. With just a few clicks, you can purchase your child’s entire supply list in one place—no running from store to store trying to find every item.
Orders must be placed by June 16, 2026. Visit https://sproutsupplies.com/order and use school code WES529 to order your kit today!
Girls on the Run Service Project – Thank You!
A huge thank you to all of the students, families, and staff who supported our Girls on the Run service project benefiting Woodburn’s Little Food Pantry and Little Free Library! Thanks to your generosity, we collected many wonderful donations to help support our neighbors and community.
Throughout the remainder of the school year, the girls will continue helping stock the pantry and library each Friday. We are so proud of their leadership, kindness, and commitment to service.
Thank you again for helping make this project such a success!
Girls on the Run Volunteers & Coaches 🩷
A huge thank you to our amazing Girls on the Run coaches and volunteers for making this season so special for our students! Through their time, encouragement, and dedication, 83 Woodburn girls built confidence, friendships, and important life skills while discovering their limitless potential.
We are so grateful to Ms. Bailey, Ms. Baker, Ms. Nelson, Ms. Ettere, Ms. Spence, Ms. Cummings, Ms. Monday, Ms. Booth, Ms. Propst, and Ms. Frazier for the care and positivity they brought to the program each week. Thank you as well to everyone who supported and encouraged our Girls on the Run team throughout the season!
Bike Unit
Students will participate in our PE Bike Riding Unit from May 4th–May 29th! Throughout the unit, students will practice safe biking skills, build confidence, and enjoy riding together during PE. Safety is our top priority, and all students will wear helmets and review proper bike safety procedures before riding. Families are welcome to send in a personal helmet if preferred. We look forward to a fun and active month of learning on wheels
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.
Woodburn 4th & 6th graders created artwork inspired by Prokofiev’s Symphony #5 that will be featured at George Mason University’s Center for the Arts (4373 Mason Pond Dr, Fairfax, VA 22030) on Sun., May 31, 2:45–3:45pm. Families are invited to attend the free art show (no tickets needed). The Fairfax Symphony will perform the piece in concert which begins at 4pm (free tickets available by request). You can email jfkettler1@fcps.edu and chragona@fcps.edu to request tickets. Hope to see you there! Mr. Kettler & Mrs. Ragona
Link for More Concert Info: https://www.fairfaxsymphony.org/may-31-prokofiev-with-claire-huangci
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Thank you volunteers
Our PTA hosted a Volunteer Celebration yesterday to recognize the many individuals who give their time, talents, and hearts to support Woodburn Elementary. Volunteers were welcomed with thoughtful words of appreciation and gratitude for the countless ways they help our students, staff, and school community throughout the year. We are so thankful for the dedication, kindness, and generosity of all our volunteers - Woodburn is a better place because of you!
Please Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
It’s a busy time of year, and we know many priorities are on your plate. As we approach the end of the school year, it is important to check your student’s MySchoolBucks account and pay any remaining school meal balance.
Free and Reduced-Price Meals
Families who earn less than 185% of the poverty level qualify for free and reduced-price meals (FRM). However, an application must be completed and submitted each school year to receive that benefit. The application for the 2026-27 school year will be available this summer.
If you have a current balance and think you may be eligible for free and reduced-price meals, please fill out the FRM application for the 2025-26 school year.
Will and Sam brought lots of smiles and laughter to Woodburn with their creative message on the school sign!
No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students
Virtual therapy sessions are available to FCPS high school students at no cost to provide a safe space to address concerns such as:
- Mood/behavior changes, motivation, grief/loss.
- Anxiety, worry, fears.
- Social skills, bullying, peer and family relationships.
- Academic stress.
Students can be referred by a guardian or designated school staff member. You may refer your child by calling 571-749-2940 or by contacting our school counselor, social worker, psychologist, or director of Student Services. Visit the FCPS Teletherapy webpage for more information.
Your Child's Mental Wellness Matters: Access Comprehensive Services
Reach out to the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board (CSB) for specialized youth mental health services designed to help your child succeed. The CSB has individual and family counseling, psychiatric diagnostic evaluations, medication management, parenting groups, peer support, crisis response, recovery supports that include medication-assisted treatment (MAT), intensive services, and other services.
Contact CSB Entry and Referral to get started by calling 703-383-8500 or emailing csb@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Additional Mental Health Resources
FCPS has resources available to support your child’s mental health. During after-school hours, parents and students who need additional support can use the 988 Lifeline to get free, confidential guidance from trained crisis counselors on how to best help someone experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. You can call or text the number.
Recent reports have shared an 11% drop in suicides among young people since the rollout of 988. Please note, the hotline is not only for those experiencing suicidal ideation (or thoughts), it is also available for any mental health or substance abuse-related crisis and those with a loved one experiencing those crises or suicidal thoughts.
And as always, if your concern is an emergency, you should call 911.
Community Meetings: Skyview HS and Western Pyramids Boundary Study
We want to ensure you are aware of the upcoming community meetings for the Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Study. Revised draft scenarios will be shared at the events, which will be held in person at Skyview and virtually via Zoom on:
Please register to attend by clicking the appropriate link above based on how you would like to participate. The same information will be shared at both meetings.
As mentioned in a recent message from the school division, FCPS has eliminated adjustments to elementary school boundaries from this study based on community feedback. While feeder patterns — the middle and/or high schools that some elementary schools would attend — may change, elementary school boundaries will not be adjusted at this time.
The superintendent will present a final recommendation for boundaries to the School Board for consideration and action at a board meeting in July. This additional time will allow the consultant to analyze feedback received after the revised draft scenarios are shared this month and prior to the community meetings being scheduled in June.
Boundary changes will go into effect for the 2027-28 school year. View the Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Study page for more information.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Graduation and Summer Resources
- Check Your Lunch Balance
- Mental Health Support
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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