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🌟Principal's Message
🌟🦉Wise Owl Way Positive Referrals
🌟Body Safety Program
🌟Advanced Academics Programs
🌟Fall Picture Day
🌟Marshall Mayhem
🌟Join Cub Scouts!
🌟Girls on the Run Registration
🌟Shrevewood PTA News
🌟Family Resource
🌟Early Release Days
🌟Updated Cellphone Policy: No Phones or Devices
🌟Multilingual Parent Information Line
🌟Apply Today for Free and Reduced-Price Meals!
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Dear Shrevewood Families,
We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Even though it has been a short week, we have been busy here at Shrevewood. This week, we officially launched the Shrevewood House System! Our 6th graders revealed their Houses today, and all other grade levels will have their reveals over the coming week. We look forward to our first school-wide House event next Friday. Be sure to ask your child which House they are in and how they can earn points for their team!
During our recent classroom visits, it has been a true joy to see students actively engaged, asking thoughtful questions, sharing unique perspectives, and collaborating with one another. Their growing confidence is a direct result of our dedicated teachers, who work intentionally to build warm, inclusive spaces where every child feels supported and ready to learn.
A special thank you to all the parents who joined our first PTA meeting of the year! Your involvement is vital to our school community, and we look forward to an amazing year of partnership ahead.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
Congratulations to our Wise Owls who earned a W.O.W. Positive Referral this week for demonstrating the Wise Owl Way here at Shrevewood!
- Vinny R. (2nd Grade)
- David S.S. (6th Grade)
- Blanca I. (2nd Grade)
- Grace B. (6th Grade)
- Samy L. (3rd Grade)
The Childhelp Speak Up Be Safe Body Safety Program is scheduled to take place at Shrevewood E.S. September 22-25 for grades prekindergarten through sixth grade. If you would like to opt your child out of this program, please email Assistant Principal Dan Reichard at dnreichard@fcps.edu or send in a signed opt-out form (linked below or available in our front office) no later than Friday, September 18. Please note that Rylynn, a Department of Family Services Facility Dog, will be on-site Friday, September 18. You can learn more about the program by visiting the Body Safety Program website.
Opt out form (English)
Opt out form (Spanish)
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is committed to challenging all students through talent development and differentiated instruction. A continuum of Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services is available to students in Grades K-12 and is designed to match services to each student’s unique academic needs.
Identification for Subject-Specific and Part-Time AAP services occurs throughout the school year. Full-Time AAP services have two identification cycles:
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Fall identification: Students in grades 3-7 who have enrolled in FCPS since January may be referred by October 15, 2026.
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Spring identification: Any FCPS student in Grades 2-7 may be referred by December 15, 2026.
FCPS uses ability testing as one consideration in the holistic identification process for AAP services.
- All students in Grade 2 take the Naglieri General Ability Tests (NGAT).
- Students in Grades 3-6 who do not have a multi-domain ability test score take the NGAT.
- Students in Grades 3-6 may retake an ability test one time. Families may request the ability test retake by contacting Kaylin Daniels, School Testing Coordinator, at kldaniels@fcps.edu by September 30.
Families are invited to attend two AAP information meetings led by April Done, our Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART):
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AAP Continuum of Services: September 16 at 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m. in the Shrevewood Library. Families will learn about the continuum of advanced academic services available to FCPS students.
If you only want to learn about the Continuum of Services OR the Full-Time Identification, we will take a short break in between topics. Please note the specific times if interested in one topic or the other.
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Full-Time AAP Identification: September 16 at 10:30 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. in the Shrevewood Library. Families will learn about the referral and identification processes for Full-Time AAP services.
For more information, please contact April Done, AART, at ardone@fcps.edu or visit the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs website.
Fall Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15.
To pay online, go to www.strawbridge.net, click "order pictures", and enter the code PX523795.
To volunteer, please contact Pilar Quintero at (703)645-6600 or pjquinterofl@fcps.edu.
The Marshall High School Leadership class is hosting Marshall Mayhem on Friday, September 25, 2026, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. We would like to cordially invite students and families to attend! The event will occur at Marshall High Schools’ upper back lot.
We will have many fun activities, including:
- Live music
- Marshall club displays
- Face painting
- Games
- Activities
- And more!
Students/families should bring cash for food and an entrance fee of $5.00 per person.
Cub Scouts Pack 1537 is having its Join Scouting Night on September 16th from 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Shrevewood Elementary School cafeteria. This is a great opportunity for kids who are curious about scouting to learn about the program and enjoy some fun activities.
Cub Scouts is a year round program for boys and girls in K-5th grades. Pack 1537 meets Wednesdays at Shrevewood E.S. and draws membership from several local schools, including Shrevewood, Timber Lane, Pine Spring, and Lemon Road. For more information, please reach out to scouting@pack1537.org or consult our pack website at www.pack1537.org.
 Girls on the Run Registration Now Open!
Girls on the Run of Northern Virginia is returning to Shrevewood Elementary this fall for girls in grades 3–6. This youth development program combines physical activity with lessons on positive thinking, healthy relationships, self-confidence, positive body image, and standing up to peer pressure. The season concludes with a celebratory 5K event that is open to family and friends.
Program Details
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Season: September 21 – November 22, 2026
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Practices: Tuesdays and Thursdays 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at Shrevewood Elementary
Registration Registration is available online through Girls on the Run of NOVA from now until September 14.
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🎒Your Child’s Presence at School Matters
The beginning of the school year is the best time to develop strong attendance habits! Students who attend school regularly are more likely to perform well in reading and math, develop strong social and emotional skills, and graduate from high school on time. Help prepare your child for future success by helping them build good habits.
If you or your family need any kind of support, please reach out to our front office. We are here for you! Visit FCPS’ Attendance webpage for tips and strategies.
FCPS will continue with limited early release Wednesdays for elementary schools during the 2026-27 school year. The number of days has been reduced from eight to four. These are in addition to the end of quarter early release days for all FCPS.
Early release Wednesdays provide elementary teachers with a dedicated block of time to prepare lessons, participate in professional development and training, and collaborate with their peers. A well-supported and continuously improving teaching staff leads to better educational outcomes for students.
Please view the dates for our school’s early release Wednesdays below:
- September 30
- November 18
- January 13
- April 7
Visit the FCPS website for more information about early release Wednesdays.
Senate Bill 108 is a new Virginia law that went into effect on July 1. It requires that all schools in the state follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy and prohibit cellphone possession and use for the entire school day. The updated FCPS Cellphone Policy aligns with this law, which means high school students are no longer able to use cellphones, cellphone accessories, or smart devices (like smart glasses, earbuds, headsets, and other items connected to the phone) during lunchtime.
Across all grade levels, cellphones, cellphone accessories, and all smart devices must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (like a smartwatch) must be off and personally stored for the duration of the school day, too. Personal devices that connect to a cellphone or cellphone accessory or operate as a smart device must also follow the FCPS Cellphone Policy.
This policy does not apply to school-issued devices. However, school-issued devices must be used in accordance with FCPS Regulation 6410, Acceptable Use Policy, which allows the use of school-issued devices for educational purposes. More details are available on the FCPS Cellphone Policy webpage.
☎️ Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
Parents/caregivers who speak Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, or Vietnamese may call a telephone information line for general information about FCPS. View the list of phone numbers.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, eating breakfast at school is associated with better attendance rates, fewer missed school days, and better test scores. Studies show that students who eat both school breakfast and lunch tend to have healthier diets than those who don't participate in school meals.
Families who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals can receive breakfast and lunch for their students at no cost or at a reduced cost. This includes more than one-third of FCPS students. Families must complete the Free and Reduced-Price Meals (FRM) application before the start of each school year. Approved applications may also qualify students for additional benefits.
The application for FRM is now available for the 2026-27 school year. Students who were approved for FRM last year are eligible for the first 30 days of school this year (or until a new application is processed). Families should reapply as soon as possible so eligible students continue to receive meals at no cost.
Access the application and view criteria and up-to-date information on the FRM webpage. Families should reach out to their schools with questions or for assistance.
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics:
- Review and Sign the SR&R
- SAT School Day
- September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
⭐Fall Picture Day⭐
Tuesday, Sept. 15
⭐Advanced Academics Information Meetings⭐
Wednesday, Sept. 16, at 10:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m.
⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐
Monday, Sept. 21
No school for students or staff
⭐Early Release Day⭐
Wednesday, Sept. 30
⭐Student Holiday/School Planning Day⭐
Monday, Oct. 12
No school for students
⭐Fall Fun Fair⭐
Saturday, Oct. 24, 11:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
⭐End of 1st Quarter-2 Hour Early Release⭐
Friday, Oct. 30
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