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Woodburn Families, 

The end of the year is so close and there is much to celebrate. We hope you will join our Countdown to Summer spirit week! Additionally, more information about end of year happenings and grade level celebrations can be found below. 

I hope you received my communication yesterday about my decision to step down as principal to focus on growing my own family. Thank you again for the journey we have shared. I look forward to a strong end to the year. 

Together We Grow,

Katy 

Upcoming Events

June 3- Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

End of Year Grade Level Celebrations

Each grade level will be hosting an end of year celebration. Classroom teachers will share more information with families. 

Grade

Date and Time

Kindergarten

June 11 - 12:15-1:45

1st Grade

June 6 - 2:55-3:55

2nd Grade

June 5- 11:30-1:00

3rd Grade

June 5- 2:00-4:00

4th Grade

June 10 - 10:00-11:30

5th Grade

June 11 - 10:00-11:50

6th Grade

June 10 - 1:00-4:00 

Summer Events

Mark your calendars! 

July 16- Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Fairmont Gardens, 10am

July 23- Rising Kindergarten Playdate at Woodburn, 10am

July 30- K-3 Popsicles on the Playground, 4:30pm

August 6th-8th- JumpStart (rising kindergartners)

Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services .

FSO Arts Integration Showcase Event

On Sunday, June 9th, Woodburn will be participating in the annual FSO Arts Integration Showcase event.  This features Woodburn 3rd and 4th grade student visual art and students are invited to attend an FSO concert afterwards that features music they’ve been learning about in school.  This year students have been working with Rhapsody in Blue and the FSO will also premier a new piece titled Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.  This promises to be a really fun and inspiring event and we hope you will join us.  If you are interested in attending the concert, please email Ms. Ragona, [email protected] and Mr. Kettler, [email protected] , to request tickets.  These tickets are being offered for free to our Woodburn community because of our partnership with the FSO.  If possible, please let us know by May 31st if you need tickets! 

Date:Sunday, June 9th

Time:Art Show 3pm, Concert 4pm (show up by 3:30 to pick up tickets)

Location:Center for the Arts GMU Fairfax Campus (4373 Mason Pond Drive)

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Board Adopts 2025 Budget
• Online Campus Summer Registration
• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

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We love our families, community volunteers, and partnerships. Thank you!

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Woodburn Families, 

As we approach the end of the year, we want to extend our deepest thanks to our families, community volunteers, and partners. We are so fortunate to have your support. Because of you, our students have strong adult mentors, enriching after-school opportunities, access to snacks, and so much more. 

We want to give a special thanks to Katie Sessa, our PTA President. She has been our fearless leader for the last two years. Under her leadership, our PTA programming has grown and further established many school traditions and experiences that have become Woodburn pillars to our students, staff, and families. We are a stronger and more connected community because of Ms. Sessa and our entire PTA executive board. 

We hope you enjoy the long weekend! 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 3- Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

PTA Fun Run and GOTR Success! PTA Executive Board - Thank You and Welcome!

Our new PTA board has been elected and are eager to get to work. We want to extend our thanks to this year's executive board and welcome incoming members. Thank you, PTA, for all you do for our Woodburn community. 

2023-2024 PTA Executive Board

President, Katie Sessa

Vice President, Carrie Darke

Treasurer, Dan McGarry

Secretary, Abby Jenkins

2024-2025 PTA Executive Board

President, Jenn Starkey

Vice President, Carrie Darke

Treasurer, Joyce Jogie

Secretary, Malynda Fender

End of Year Grade Level Celebrations

Each grade level will be hosting an end of year celebration. Classroom teachers will share more information with families. 

Grade

Date and Time

Kindergarten

June 11 - 12:15-1:45

1st Grade

June 6 - 2:55-3:55

2nd Grade

June 5- 11:30-1:00

3rd Grade

June 5- 2:00-4:00

4th Grade

June 10 - 10:00-11:30

5th Grade

June 11 - 10:00-11:50

6th Grade

June 10 - 1:00-4:00 

Assessment Results in ParentVue

Below is the timeline for when assessment information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student.

Medication authorization forms for next school year may be obtained from the school or online at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/school-health-services .

FSO Arts Integration Showcase Event

On Sunday, June 9th, Woodburn will be participating in the annual FSO Arts Integration Showcase event.  This features Woodburn 3rd and 4th grade student visual art and students are invited to attend an FSO concert afterwards that features music they’ve been learning about in school.  This year students have been working with Rhapsody in Blue and the FSO will also premier a new piece titled Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.  This promises to be a really fun and inspiring event and we hope you will join us.  If you are interested in attending the concert, please email Ms. Ragona, [email protected] and Mr. Kettler, [email protected] , to request tickets.  These tickets are being offered for free to our Woodburn community because of our partnership with the FSO.  If possible, please let us know by May 31st if you need tickets! 

Date:Sunday, June 9th

Time:Art Show 3pm, Concert 4pm (show up by 3:30 to pick up tickets)

Location:Center for the Arts GMU Fairfax Campus (4373 Mason Pond Drive)

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Support Your Child’s Success in SIS ParentVUE
• Check Your Student’s Lunch Balance
• Student Testing Results Coming Soon

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

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Our 1st graders visited Potomac Vegetable Farm!

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Woodburn Families, 

Our building is buzzing with end of year assessments. Students in grades 3-6 have taken both the math and reading SOL, our students in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade have taken the iReady, and our kindergarten students are busy completing one-on-one assessments with their classroom teachers. 

Our preliminary data is looking great. Our students have worked so hard. Below is the timeline for when the information will be released to families. All information is released via ParentVue. If you need help getting the ParentVue app, please contact the main office.

• Kindergarten - VKRP/PALS: Sent via USPS week of 7/8
• Gr. 1-3 - iReady: week of 6/3 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 4-6 iReady: week of 6/24 in ParentVUE
• Gr. 3-6 - SOLs: Week of June 3rd 

Our families have raised over $8,000for our annual PTA Fun Run. This is the PTA's largest fundraiser and money raised assists our students, teachers, and staff in and out of the classrooms. We hope you will join us for this fun event tonight! 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

TODAY - PTA Fun Run

May 22- Volunteer Appreciation and PTA Membership Meeting

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 3- Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

*more end-of-year events will be added in the coming weeks

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input - Due Today!

2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form

We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year!  Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.

Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.

Final PTA Meeting on May 22nd

Our final PTA membership meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday, May 22, from 6-8pm. At this meeting we will celebrate our community volunteers and elect members for next year's PTA board. Hope to see you there!

FSO Arts Integration Showcase Event

On Sunday, June 9th, Woodburn will be participating in the annual FSO Arts Integration Showcase event.  This features Woodburn 3rd and 4th grade student visual art and students are invited to attend an FSO concert afterwards that features music they’ve been learning about in school.  This year students have been working with Rhapsody in Blue and the FSO will also premier a new piece titled Rhapsody in Red, White, and Blue.  This promises to be a really fun and inspiring event and we hope you will join us.  If you are interested in attending the concert, please email Ms. Ragona, [email protected] and Mr. Kettler, [email protected] , to request tickets.  These tickets are being offered for free to our Woodburn community because of our partnership with the FSO.  If possible, please let us know by May 31st if you need tickets! 

Date:Sunday, June 9th

Time:Art Show 3pm, Concert 4pm (show up by 3:30 to pick up tickets)

Location:Center for the Arts GMU Fairfax Campus (4373 Mason Pond Drive)

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Family Life Education Materials Available for Review
• 2024-25 School Year Budget Update
• Free Student Bus Passes

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 |  Web |  Facebook |  Twitter

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Woodburn Families, 

Thank you for the most wonderful teacher and staff appreciation week. We truly felt the love and are so grateful to work alongside our amazing Woodburn community. Thank you, PTA, for providing a delicious breakfast, smoothie delivery, notes from students, a "snack attack," and yummy lunch. Because of your generosity, we raffled off 68 gift cards to our instructional staff. Your donations made this possible! 

The fun continues next week as the PTA will be hosting our annual Fun Run next Friday! We hope you'll join us. It is always a fun one! More information can be found below.  

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

May 15- PTA Clean Kitchen Night at Iron Chef House

May 15 & 16- 1st Grade Field Trip to Potomac Vegetable Farm

May 17- K Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy, 6th Grade to The Edge

May 17- PTA Fun Run

May 22- Volunteer Appreciation and PTA Membership Meeting

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 3- Countdown to Summer Spirit Week Begins

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

*more end-of-year events will be added in the coming weeks

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Together We Grow!

Our Girls on the Run team includes 60 girls and 7 Woodburn coaches. This year, the team chose to paint a mural as part of their service project. All who visit Woodburn will now be greeted by our motto, "Together We Grow." We are so proud of these girls and hope they feel their impact!

PTA Clean Kitchen Night - May 15th

Wednesday, May 15 is our final Clean Kitchen Night of the school year at Iron Chef House! Woodburn will receive 15% of all pick-up and dine-in orders. This runs for the ENTIRE DAY!

Please come support this event at a Woodburn family owned restaurant! 

Iron Chef House (Mosaic District), 2985 District Avenue, Suite 145

PTA Fun Run - May 17th

When:Friday, May 17th

Time:Runners will collect their race bibs at 5:30 and the run will begin at 5:45 for grades K-2 and at 6:00  for grades 3-6.

What else?The fun run celebration will continue with medals,water,and popsicles! Pizza, snacks, and Woodburn swag will also be available for sale (cash only, small
dollars preferred).

Transportation:Available from
Fairmont Gardens at 5:15 and will return at 6:45.

Support Your Runner! 

Please reach out to your friends and family to ask for their support for your runner! Share this link https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2024woodburn to search for your students name. Each grade is a team and the team that raises the most funds will receive an ice cream party! Please
note, while fundraising is appreciated, it is NOT required and all Wildcats are welcome and encouraged to participate in this free event.

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to make this event a success – please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EA4A928A3FE3-49340019-woodburn

P.E. Bike Riding Unit

All students, K-6, will participate between May 6th and 30th. We will take all necessary precautions to make sure that our students will be safe the entire time they ride, including wearing hairnets, helmets, and teaching students proper bike safety. 

Should you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Shirley and Ms. Raineri at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Students are welcome to bring their own helmets.

SOL Assessment Dates  

Reading

Math

Science

3rd Grade

May 9

May 16

4th Grade

May 7

May 14

5th Grade

May 7

May 14

May 1

6th Grade

May 9

May 16

*Retakes will take place on May 24th

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input 

2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form

We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year!  Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.

Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Celebrating Students, Teachers, and Nurses
• Help Raise Awareness of Fentanyl
• 2025 FCPS Budget

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
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Our Kindergarteners enjoyed their trip to the Smithsonian National Zoo!

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Woodburn Families, 

We are very excited for Teacher Appreciation Week. Our PTA has many fun and thoughtful events planned. Information was sent home in your child's Thursday folder sharing how you can help us celebrate! More information can also be found below. 

Next week, our students in grades 3-6 begin taking the Standards of Learning assessments (SOLs) in reading and math. We know our students will do their best and appreciate the support and encouragement you provide at home. 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

May 3- Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15- PTA Clean Kitchen Night at Iron Chef House

May 15 & 16- 1st Grade Field Trip to Potomac Vegetable Farm

May 17- K Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy, 6th Grade to The Edge

May 17- PTA Fun Run

May 22- Volunteer Appreciation and PTA Membership Meeting

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

*more end-of-year events will be added in the coming weeks

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

PTA Teacher Appreciation Week Breakfast

Please help us kick-off Teacher Appreciation Week by bringing in a breakfast item for our buffet for staff and faculty to enjoy before school.

We are also seeking donations of individually wrapped snacks and drinks for the "Bring Your Teacher Their Favorite Snack" day. Items can be dropped off at the front office on Monday, May 6th from 8-8:30am.

Thank you for supporting Woodburn's amazing staff and faculty. We couldn't do it without your help. Sign-up here !

Teacher Appreciation Raffle Starts MONDAY!

Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 6. Each year, we collect 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). As of today, we have collected 46gift cards. We hope you might consider donating to our teacher raffle. 

Gift cards can be brought to the main office. Please put them in an envelope with your child's name as we want to extend our thanks to all who donate.  Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!

PTA Clean Kitchen Night - May 15th

Wednesday, May 15 is our final Clean Kitchen Night of the school year at Iron Chef House! Woodburn will receive 15% of all pick-up and dine-in orders. This runs for the ENTIRE DAY!

Please come support this event at a Woodburn family owned restaurant! 

Iron Chef House (Mosaic District), 2985 District Avenue, Suite 145

PTA Fun Run - May 17th

When:Friday, May 17th

Time:Runners will collect their race bibs at 5:30 and the run will begin at 5:45 for grades K-2 and at 6:00  for grades 3-6.

What else?The fun run celebration will continue with medals,water,and popsicles! Pizza, snacks, and Woodburn swag will also be available for sale (cash only, small
dollars preferred).

Transportation:Available from
Fairmont Gardens at 5:15 and will return at 6:45.

Support your runner! 

Please reach out to your friends and family to ask for their support for your runner! Share this link https://app.99pledges.com/fund/2024woodburn to search for your students name. Each grade is a team and the team that raises the most funds will receive an ice cream party! Please
note, while fundraising is appreciated, it is NOT required and all Wildcats are welcome and encouraged to participate in this free event.

Volunteers Needed

We need volunteers to make this event a success – please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4EA4A928A3FE3-49340019-woodburn

P.E. Bike Riding Unit

All students, K-6, will participate between May 6th and 30th. We will take all necessary precautions to make sure that our students will be safe the entire time they ride, including wearing hairnets, helmets, and teaching students proper bike safety. 

Should you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Shirley and Ms. Raineri at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Students are welcome to bring their own helmets starting next week. 

SOL Assessment Dates  

Reading

Math

Science

3rd Grade

May 9

May 16

4th Grade

May 7

May 14

5th Grade

May 7

May 14

May 1

6th Grade

May 9

May 16

*Retakes will take place on May 24th

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input 

2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form

We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year!  Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.

Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• FCPS Summer Extravaganza
• Required Immunizations for Rising 7th and 12th Graders
• No-Cost Virtual Therapy for High School Students

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

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2024 Woodburn Spring Concert 

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Woodburn Families, 

What a week! The spring concert always brings so much joy. Our student musicians wowed us with all they have learned. They performed their hearts out and we are so proud of them. Thank you, Ms. Davidson, Ms. Hoffman, Ms. McCormick, Ms. Ragona, and Dr. Schultz, for bringing a love of the arts to Woodburn! 

Tonight our PTA is hosting its annual Spring Dance. The theme is Glow in the Dark . See you there!

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT- PTA Spring Dance

April 27- PTA Outdoor Classroom Event

April 30- K Field Trip to National Zoo

April 30- PTA Food Truck - Bangkok Bites

May 3- Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15 & 16- 1st Grade Field Trip to Potomac Vegetable Farm

May 17- K Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy, 6th Grade to The Edge

May 17- PTA Fun Run

May 22- Volunteer Appreciation and PTA Membership Meeting

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

*more end-of-year events will be added in the coming weeks

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

We Love Our Office Team!

We are so incredibly grateful for each member of our office team. Ms. Garcia, Ms. Perla, Ms. Lopez, Ms. Fernandez, and Ms. Baker keep all things running smoothly. We could not do what we do without them. Thank you for always going the extra mile and for making us smile and laugh. 

PTA Outdoor Classroom Event - Tomorrow!

Come plant with us!   This Saturday 4/27 from 9:30-11 come to the outdoor classroom for some fun Earth Day activities. We will be adding new plants, painting garden signs, and tidying up the garden beds. You can see how our sensory themed gardens are taking shape and the garlic bulbs are sprouting! Kids and parents are both encouraged to join whether you are a planter or a painter. 🌱

PTA Teacher Appreciation Week Breakfast

Please help us kick-off Teacher Appreciation Week by bringing in a breakfast item for our buffet for staff and faculty to enjoy before school. We are also seeking donations of individually wrapped snacks and drinks for the "Bring Your Teacher Their Favorite Snack" day. Items can be dropped off at the front office on Monday, May 6th from 8-8:30am.

Thank you for supporting Woodburn's amazing staff and faculty. We couldn't do it without your help. Sign-up here !

Bangkok Bites Food Truck!

Bangkok Bites will serve lunch next Tuesday, April 30 at Woodburn. 

Pre-order here: https://bangkok-bites-va.square.site/

Thank you, PTA!

Friday, May 3rd - Teacher Work Day

Friday, May 3, is Orthodox Good Friday, and a teacher work day. Orthodox Christians commemorate Good Friday, also known as “Great Friday” to remember the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion. There will be no school for students on this day. 

SOL Assessment Dates  

Reading

Math

Science

3rd Grade

May 9

May 16

4th Grade

May 7

May 14

5th Grade

May 7

May 14

May 1

6th Grade

May 9

May 16

*Retakes will take place on May 24th

iReady Assessment Dates

Grade

Reading iReady

Math iReady

1st Grade

April 26

April 29

2nd Grade

May 1

May 8

3rd Grade

May 13

May 2

4th Grade

June 3

June 5

5th Grade

June 3

June 5

6th Grade

May 29

June 5

P.E. Bike Riding Unit

In this week's Thursday folders you received information about our upcoming bike riding unit. This is a new unit for us and we are very excited. All students, K-6, will participate between May 6th and 30th. We will take all necessary precautions to make sure that our students will be safe the entire time they ride, including wearing hairnets, helmets, and teaching students proper bike safety. 

Should you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Shirley and Ms. Raineri at [email protected] and [email protected] .

Teacher Appreciation Raffle

Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 6. Each year, we collect 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). As of today, we have collected 26gift cards. We hope you might consider donating to our teacher raffle. 

Gift cards can be brought to the main office. Please put them in an envelope with your child's name as we want to extend our thanks to all who donate.  Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!

2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input 

2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form

We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year!  Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.

Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.

Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!

As we approach the end of the school year, it’s important for students to stay engaged, attend school, and finish strong! 

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
• Weigh in on School Health Services
• FCPS Shines Bright With Continued ENERGY STAR® Recognition

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today .

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 |  Web |  Facebook |  Twitter

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Woodburn Families, 

The students have voted! Glow in the Dark will be this year's PTA Spring Dance theme! We hope you can join us next Friday for this fun event. 

In this week's newsletter you will find information about our class placement process for the 2024-2025 school year. We value your input and invite you to complete the form linked below. The information you share is invaluable and will help us make decisions as we build next year's classes. 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

April 24- Spring Pictures

April 25- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm

April 26- PTA Spring Dance

April 30- K Field Trip to National Zoo

April 30- PTA Food Truck - Bangkok Bites

May 3- Teacher Work Day, No School for Students

May 6-10- Teacher Appreciation Week

May 15 & 16- 1st Grade Field Trip to Potomac Vegetable Farm

May 17- K Field Trip to Udvar-Hazy, 6th Grade to The Edge

May 17- PTA Fun Run

May 22- Volunteer Appreciation and PTA Membership Meeting

May 27- Memorial Day

May 29- Gr. 3-5 AAP Screening

June 6- TJ Library Visits

June 7- Field Day

June 10- 6th Grade EOY Party

June 11- 6th Grade Promotion

June 12- Last Day! Kona Ice! Dismissal at 2:05pm

*more end-of-year events will be added in the coming weeks

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Spirit Day! 2024-2025 Class Placement and Family Input 

2024-2025 Class Placement - Family Input Form

We are starting to work on our plans for the 2024-2025 school year!  Class placements are an essential component of learning and building community. If you have information that you would like us to consider as we determine placements, please share your input by answering a few questions in the attached form. We know that a good teacher-student match and a productive mix of children are ingredients for success, and we carefully consider each child’s strengths and needs during this process. Please do not request specific teachers, as this does not take into account the many variables we must take into consideration. It is far more valuable to share particular academic or behavioral information.

Completion of this form is optional. If you would like to provide input, you may use this online form or a hard copy may be sent to the office by May 17th. This is a hard deadline.

PTA Spring Dance - April 26

Please join us for our annual Woodburn Spring Dance on Friday, April 26, 6pm-8pm!

DJ Gordy will be playing party jams and leading fun interactive games! Concessions will be available for purchase, including Chik-Fil-A, baked goods, and drinks!

Families are welcome! This is not a drop off event (childcare is not provided).

The PTA needs volunteers to help with this event. Sign up here!

Our Teacher Appreciation Raffle is Back!

Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 6. Each year, we collect 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). We hope you might consider donating a gift card to be raffled off during this special week. 

Gift cards can be brought to the main office. Please put them in an envelope with your child's name as we want to extend our thanks to all who donate.  Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!

Upcoming State Assessments

Below is an overview of our upcoming required state assessments. More information about testing in each grade level is available on the FCPS website . Additional information about the SOL schedule will be available in the coming weeks. 

Assessment

Grade

Testing Day or Window

Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities    Test

1

April 9th 

VKRP 

K

April 8-May 17

PALS Assessment

K

April 22-May 17

iREADY Math and Reading

Gr. 1-3

Gr. 4-6

April 22-May 17

June 1-June 7

5th Integrated Reading and Writing

Gr. 5

April 23

Reading and Math SOLs

Gr. 3-6

April 29-May 24

Yearbooks!

Our PTA has been working hard on our 2023-2024 yearbook!

You can pre-order a yearbook online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com .

Yearbook ID: 14452224

Or, scan the QR code

Yearbooks pre-ordered before April 24 are $20.

A small number of extra copies will be available to purchase from the PTA in June. The cost will increase to $25.

Yearbooks will be delivered in June.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Spring Assessments
• Family Conference
• Community Forums on Middle School Start Times

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out to Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 |  Web |  Facebook |  Twitter

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Woodburn Families, 

We had the best start to the week. It was great to come together as a school community and observe the solar eclipse. It feels like one of those experiences our students will remember for years to come. Thank you, Walsh Family and the National Science Foundation for making this possible.

Thank you, PTA, for last night's meeting. There are many fun activities coming up. The Spring Dance is only two weeks away!

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

April 15- Progress Reports Available in ParentVue

April 16- PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys

April 17- Falls Church Pyramid Art Show

April 18- FCHS Soccer Elementary School Night, 7:15pm

April 24- Spring Pictures

April 25- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm

April 26- PTA Spring Dance

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

3rd Quarter Progress Reports

Yesterday, 3rd quarter progress reports were sent home. You will be able to view them in ParentVue on Monday. Please reach out to your child's teacher with any questions. 

Our Teacher Appreciation Raffle is Back!

Teacher Appreciation Week starts on Monday, May 6.  Each year, we collect 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). We hope you might consider donating a gift card to be raffled off during this special week. 

Gift cards can be brought to the main office. Please put them in an envelope with your child's name as we want to extend our thanks to all who donate.  Thank you for helping us celebrate our incredible staff!

Upcoming State Assessments

Below is an overview of our upcoming required state assessments. More information about testing in each grade level is available on the FCPS website . Additional information about the SOL schedule will be available in the coming weeks. 

Assessment

Grade

Testing Day or Window

Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities    Test

1

April 9th 

VKRP 

K

April 8-May 17

PALS Assessment

K

April 22-May 17

iREADY Math and Reading

Gr. 1-3

Gr. 4-6

April 22-May 17

June 1-June 7

5th Integrated Reading and Writing

Gr. 5

April 23

Reading and Math SOLs

Gr. 3-6

April 29-May 24

Yearbooks!

Our PTA has been working hard on our 2023-2024 yearbook!

You can pre-order a yearbook online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com .

Yearbook ID: 14452224

Or, scan the QR code

Yearbooks pre-ordered before April 24 are $20.

A small number of extra copies will be available to purchase from the PTA in June. The cost will increase to $25.

Yearbooks will be delivered in June.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• School Health Services Satisfaction Survey
• Webinars and Events for Families
• FCPS Is One of the Best Communities for Music Education

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 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 staff or community members who have 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 or group for the award.  All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the  Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
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Woodburn Families, 

We were thrilled to welcome students back on Wednesday and kick-off the fourth quarter. This week we met future wildcats at our Kindergarten Orientation, boys from our soccer teams attended a varsity game at Falls Church High School, and our 4th graders went to Yorktown and Jamestown. 

Please join us for our April PTA Membership Meeting next Thursday. PTA business will be conducted and a member from the Gallows Road Transportation stakeholder group will share information and answer questions. 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

April 10- No School for Students

April 11- PTA Membership Meeting - 6:30pm dinner and 7:00pm meeting

April 11- 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

April 15- Progress Reports Available in ParentVue

April 16- PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys

April 17- Falls Church Pyramid Art Show

April 18- FCHS Soccer Elementary School Night, 7:15pm

April 24- Spring Pictures

April 25- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm

April 26- PTA Spring Dance

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

National Library Week

Join us in recognizing Ms. Lockwood as we celebrate National Library Week! We appreciate her commitment to making our library a warm and inviting space where students can enjoy their favorite books. We see you, Ms. Lockwood! 

Solar Eclipse Viewing at Woodburn

A solar eclipse is happening on April 8, 2024. It's a rare and exciting astronomical phenomenon and one that requires important safety reminders.

Looking directly at the sun, even during an eclipse, can permanently damage your eyes. At Woodburn, with the support of one of our families, we have been able to collect approved eyewear so that all students, K-6, can safely view the eclipse ONLY while wearing the eyewear. 

Here are some important reminders:

• Don't look at the sun without approved eyewear.This applies to students and staff, and we encourage you to reinforce it at home. 
• Regular sunglasses are not good enough.We will be providing eyewear that has been approved for viewing .
• Eclipse timing:The eclipse starts around 2:04 p.m., peaks at 3:20 p.m., and ends around 4:32 p.m. If you have concerns about your child walking or riding the bus home, please arrange for alternative transportation.

For more details, visit the FCPS Solar Eclipse webpage .

April 10th - Student Holiday

In Islam, Eid-al-Fitr is a three day festival to mark the end of Ramadan. Muslims dress in new clothes, give charity, and pray in congregation. Eid is celebrated with the exchange of presents and delicious food with family and friends. Read more at Britannica.com.

Wednesday, April 10, is an FCPS holiday and all schools and offices will be closed.

PTA Spring Dance Upcoming State Assessments

Below is an overview of our upcoming required state assessments. More information about testing in each grade level is available on the FCPS website . Additional information about the SOL schedule will be available in the coming weeks. 

Assessment

Grade

Testing Day or Window

Naglieri Nonverbal Abilities    Test

1

April 9th 

VKRP 

K

April 8-May 17

PALS Assessment

K

April 22-May 17

iREADY Math and Reading

Gr. 1-3

Gr. 4-6

April 22-May 17

June 1-June 7

5th Integrated Reading and Writing

Gr. 5

April 23

Reading and Math SOLs

Gr. 3-6

April 29-May 24

Girls on the Run - Buddy Runners Needed

The Girls on the Run team is looking for Buddy Runners. As a Buddy Runner, you will be assigned with a girl or two to “run” alongside your buddy during our celebratory 5k race. The race will be on Sunday May 19 at Pentagon City at 8:30 AM. To register as a buddy runner, use this link:  2024 GOTR 5k Registration .We are a big team and can use as many buddy runners as possible. Please send this to anyone you might know that is interested!

Please reach out to Amanda Dey ( [email protected] ) with any questions you might have!

Yearbooks!

Our PTA has been working hard on our 2023-2024 yearbook!

You can pre-order a yearbook online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com .

Yearbook ID: 14452222

Or, scan the QR code

Yearbooks pre-ordered before April 24 are $20.

A small number of extra copies will be available to purchase from the PTA in June. The cost will increase to $25.

Yearbooks will be delivered in June.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Month of the Military Child
• Register for the FCPS Family Summit
• Teaching Real-World Math Skills

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today .

The Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award

Nominations are open for the 2024 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 staff or community members who have 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 or group for the award.  All nomination materials must be submitted by Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  The winner will be recognized at the FCPS Equity Symposium.

Full details and the nomination information form can be found at the  Dr. Lawrence Bussey Memorial Equity Award website

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

Follow Us

Facebook -  @Woodburn ES

Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

Do you want to celebrate a Woodburn employee who does ordinary things in an extraordinary way, or goes beyond what is expected? If so, then click  here  to share with everyone.

3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
Attendance: Submit online or call 703.641.8282 |  Web |  Facebook |  Twitter

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Woodburn Families, 

We are living our best lives as one Woodburn community! Our PTA Silent Auction and Bingo Night was a great success. The PTA raised close to $5,000! This money will be added to the PTA playground enhancement fund. 

Our spring break spirit week kept us going as did 2nd grade's field trip to the National History Museum and 6th grade's trip to Gettysburg. We look forward to jumping back into learning as we start the 4th quarter. 

We hope your spring break is all that you and your family want and need it to be. See you on April 3rd!

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

March 22- 3rd Quarter Ends

March 25-29- Spring Break

April 1-2- No School for Students, Teacher Work Days

April 2- 2024-2025 Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00pm

April 3- 4th Quarter Begins!

April 10- No School for Students

April 11- PTA Membership Meeting

April 11- 3rd Quarter Progress Reports Sent Home

April 15- Progress Reports Available in ParentVue

April 16- PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys

April 17- Falls Church Pyramid Art Show

April 18- FCHS Soccer Elementary School Night, 7:15pm

April 24- Spring Pictures

April 25- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm

April 26- PTA Spring Dance

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Spring Break Office Hours

Spring break is the week of March 25th. The main office will be closed and will reopen on Monday, April 1st at 9:00am. We look forward to seeing students on April 3, 2024. 

Family Engagement Survey - Final Day

Have 10 minutes? Today is your final chance to give feedback on our school's welcoming environment, communication, volunteer opportunities, and more. Take the Family Engagement Survey before it closes: https://bit.ly/FESURVEY2024

Yearbooks!

Our PTA has been working hard on our 2023-2024 yearbook!

You can pre-order a yearbook online at: ybpay.lifetouch.com .

Yearbook ID: 14452222

Or, scan the QR code

Yearbooks pre-ordered before April 24 are $20.

A small number of extra copies will be available to purchase from the PTA in June. The cost will increase to $25.

Yearbooks will be delivered in June.

Girls on the Run - Buddy Runners Needed

The Girls on the Run team is looking for Buddy Runners. As a Buddy Runner, you will be assigned with a girl or two to “run” alongside your buddy during our celebratory 5k race. The race will be on Sunday May 19 at Pentagon City at 8:30 AM. To register as a buddy runner, use this link:  2024 GOTR 5k Registration . If you would like a race day shirt, the last day to register is March 31st. We are a big team and can use as many buddy runners as possible. Please send this to anyone you might know that is interested!

Please reach out to Amanda Dey ( [email protected] ) with any questions you might have!

Kindergarten Orientation - April 2nd

Welcoming all future Wildcats! Woodburn's Kindergarten Orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd, from 2:00-3:30. All rising kindergartners and their families are invited to join us for this special event. More information about registering for kindergarten will be provided at this event and can be found below. 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Attendance Matters! FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Updated COVID Recommendations
• Last Chance to Take the Family Engagement Survey! 
• April Webinars and Events for Families

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the  Elementary Institute for the Arts website  for more information or email  [email protected] .

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:$16.85/hr

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2024 Fairfax Symphony Orchestra Link-Up Event 

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Woodburn Families, 

What a busy week! Our 3rd and 4th graders attended the FSO Link-Up event, our ESOL team completed WIDA testing, and our spring clubs are up and running. Tonight brings Bingo and the PTA Silent Auction! We hope to see you there!

We want to share our deepest thanks for the incredible field trip and after-school opportunities our staff and community provide our students. Pictures can be found on our social media sites. 

We look forward to next week's spring break countdown and spirit week. Details below!

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

TONIGHT- Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction 

March 20- PTA Clean Kitchen Night at Chipotle

March 22- 3rd Quarter Ends

March 25-29- Spring Break

April 1-2- No School for Students, Teacher Work Days

April 2- 2024-2025 Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00pm

April 10- No School for Students

April 11- PTA Membership Meeting

April 16- PTA Clean Kitchen Night, Five Guys

April 17- Falls Church Pyramid Art Show

April 18- FCHS Soccer Elementary School Night, 7:15pm

April 24- Spring Pictures

April 25- Spring Band, Strings, Chorus Concert, 6:30pm

April 26- PTA Spring Dance

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Countdown to Spring Break! Spring After-School Clubs!

Our spring after-school clubs are up and running! Our Wildcats are enjoying Girls on the Run, soccer, Everything Club, Crafternoons, Board Game Club, Math Olympiad, Girl Scouts, and more! 

FCPS Family Engagement Survey 

The FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link . Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage .

Spring Break Office Hours

Spring break is the week of March 25th. The main office will be closed and will reopen on Monday, April 1st at 9:00am. 

Winter iReady Score Reports

Results from the winter iReady assessments were uploaded in ParentVue the week of March 4. iReady reports will be mailed to families that do not have access to ParentVue.

PTA Clean Kitchen Night on March 20th Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Take the Family Engagement Survey! 
• Fairfax County’s Funding of the FCPS Budget
• Literacy Development for Multilingual Learners

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the  Elementary Institute for the Arts website  for more information or email  [email protected] .

Student Monitors Needed

Woodburn is looking for student monitors to join our staff.  This is an hourly position. Please reach out to Katy at  [email protected]  or 703-641-8200 if interested. 

Student Monitors:

Description:   Provides supervision of students throughout the school day to include but not limited to  the classroom, hallways, lunch, recess, specials and at arrival/dismissal; helps maintain order and discipline and assists in managing the behavior of students; operates technology; performs administrative and non-instructional duties; ensures all layered prevention/safety protocols and procedures are implemented and followed; works with individual and small groups of students.  

Hourly:  $16.85/hr

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Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

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FCPS Cares

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2024 Woodburn Writing Celebration!

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Woodburn Families, 

We had a blast at last night's writing celebration. The excitement was contagious as students shared their published pieces and makes. Thank you for being part of this special night! 

A huge thank you to our teachers and staff for the learning experiences they provide in writing workshop each and every day. We are proud to call ourselves writers!

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

March 5 - No School for Students, Presidential Primary

March 7- Writing Celebration at Woodburn, 6:30pm

March 14- Spring Clubs Begin

March 15- Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction 

March 20- PTA Clean Kitchen Night at Chipotle

March 22- 3rd Quarter Ends

March 25-29- Spring Break

April 1-2- No School for Students, Teacher Work Days

April 2- 2024-2025 Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00pm

April 10- No School for Students

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Thank You, Ms. Buchanan!

Happy National School Social Worker Appreciation Month! We are so grateful to work alongside our amazing social worker, Ms. Buchanan. 

Ms. Buchanan puts her heart into all she does!  Whether its connecting community mentors with students, conferencing with parents about improving attendance or supporting staff through problem solving student supports, she is there for us!

FCPS Family Engagement Survey 

The FCPS’ Family Engagement Survey is now open. Survey partner K12 Insight emailed a link to families on March 3 and again on March 6. Please participate! Your feedback is critical in helping to inform and improve FCPS practices to best support our students.

The survey is available in 10 languages. All responses are confidential. Parents/caregivers may stop by the front office to fill out a paper survey or complete the survey online. Please check your email for the survey invitation or use this survey link . Get more information on the Family Engagement Survey webpage .

Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction

Join us on March 15th for our first Silent Auction and BINGO night! Doors open at 6:30. More information below.

PTA Clean Kitchen Night on March 20th Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Take the Family Engagement Survey! 
• New Regulation on Meditation and Reflection Spaces
• Solar Eclipse Resources

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Elementary Institute for the Arts

Students in all FCPS schools can enroll in the Elementary Institute for the Arts. IFTA is a weekly Arts enrichment program for students in rising 3rd through 6th grades during the month of July. Students take classes in Art, Music, Theatre, and Dance every day. Transportation is provided from around the county. Tuition assistance is available for students who qualify. Check out the  Elementary Institute for the Arts website  for more information or email  [email protected] .

Follow Us

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Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

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Our 6th graders enjoyed their field trip to the National Gallery of Art

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Woodburn Families, 

Our Raise a Reader event is one of our favorite annual traditions! Please join us in thanking our guest readers and the PTA for coordinating the event and purchasing a new book for each student. We are readers! Pictures from today's event will be posted on our social media sites. 

Next week, we celebrate our love of writing. More details can be found below. 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

March 5 - No School for Students, Presidential Primary

March 7- Writing Celebration at Woodburn, 6:30pm

March 14- Spring Clubs Begin

March 15- Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction 

March 22- 3rd Quarter Ends

March 25-29- Spring Break

April 1-2- No School for Students, Teacher Work Days

April 2- 2024-2025 Kindergarten Orientation, 2:00pm

April 10- No School for Students

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

March 5th - No School for Students

The Fairfax Board of Elections has requested that schools be closed on Tuesday, March 5, to accommodate the administration of the 2024 presidential primary election.

As a result, March 5 will be a school holiday for students and a virtual School Planning Day .Central offices and school offices will remain open. SACC will remain open, as it does on other professional work days.  

Wildcat Writing Celebration on March 7th

All families are invited to join us for a writing celebration on Thursday, March 7th. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and the celebration will begin at 7:00pm. Our students will be sharing their most recently published writing pieces. Students in our upper grades will share their "makes."  Student artwork will also line our hallways! 

Event Schedule:

6:30-7:00 Pizza in the Cafeteria

7:10-7:30 Writing Celebration #1

7:35-8:00 Writing Celebration #2

Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction

Join us on March 15th for our first Silent Auction and BINGO night! Doors open at 6:30. More information below!

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

Lice Treatment and Prevention

We have seen an increase in cases of head lice at school and want to share treatment and prevention tips.  

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Where FCPS Funding Comes From
• Community Conversation on Fentanyl and Other Drugs
• FCPS Family Engagement Survey Opens 

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

CPR Training Opportunity Narcan Training Opportunity Stress, Trauma & Coping

From the Office of Student Safety & Wellness

The experience of traumatic events shapes us, no matter if they happened during childhood or as an adult. Trauma is an event or series of circumstances that have lasting effects on mental, emotional, physical, social and spiritual well-being. Stress occurs from our minds and bodies identifying an event as physically or emotionally life-threatening. The situation triggers our survival instincts and our natural fight-flight-freeze response. But our minds and bodies cannot sustain being in survival mode for extended periods of time. Sometimes, those who experience high amounts of stress and traumatic situations are unable to process or move past what has happened, and are stuck in a loop. 

Childhood trauma manifests in many ways and when carried into adulthood, it can create a cycle of adverse experiences that affect future generations. The effects of traumatic events place a heavy burden on the individual, connected families, and communities. Responses to stress and traumatic experiences are personal. There is an intersection between trauma, coping, and substance misuse. Studies show that about 61% of adults have had at least one adverse childhood experience (ACE) according to the CDC. Trauma prevention and intervention strategies are important. Creating a strategy of helpful coping skills to pull from prepares us to face difficult moments and our levels of resilience and feelings of wellbeing increases also. Here are a few tips to add to your coping strategies:

1. Seek mental health and/or substance use treatment
2. Identify one or more people you feel safe with who can help to hold you accountable
3. Develop, repair, or maintain healthy relationships for internal and external support
4. Learn and practice self-regulation skills 
5. Encourage yourself and others
6. Find ways to increase your self-esteem
7. Focus on your strengths
8. Model healthy behavior when dealing with difficult situations
9. Identify your triggers and practice ways to work through them 

Resources:

Why Historical Trauma is Critical to Understanding Black Mental Health

Addressing Childhood Trauma Starts with Family Support

Violence Prevention

ACEs and Minorities

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: 571.423.4270.

For Further Information & Support:

Anna Teeter

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

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Woodburn Families, 

We had an incredible time last Friday at our annual family and staff basketball game. Thank you to the PTA for partnering with us to plan this event. We loved playing ball and seeing our Wildcats in the stands cheering us on. We also also have to give a huge shout out to Falls Church High School for sending over some students and of course THE JAGUAR to hang out with our Wildcats during the pep rally.

Next Friday is our annual Raise a Reader event. Every class will have a guest reader and each student will get to bring home a new book. This is one of our favorite events and we hope you'll be able to join your student for the reading. 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

March 1- Raise a Reader (schedule below)

March 7- Writing Celebration at Woodburn, 6:30pm

March 15- Bingo Night and PTA Silent Auction 

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Raise a Reader on March 1st

Our annual Raise a Reader event will be March 1, 2024!  We are excited to celebrate our love of reading and hope you will join us for this fun event! Ms. Lockwood has selected the books for each grade level and parent/community volunteers each read to all grade-level classrooms.

All families are invited to join their child’s class room to enjoy the guest reader! Please note the change of time for our 6th grade classes.

Grade Level 

 Event Time

Kindergarten

12:30-1:00

1st Grade

10:00-10:30

2nd Grade

11:00-11:30

3rd Grade

10:30-11:00

4th Grade

11:30-12:00

5th Grade

11:00-11:30

6th Grade

12:15-12:45

Wildcat Writing and Art Celebration on March 7th

All families are invited to join us for a writing celebration on Thursday, March 7th. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and the celebration will begin at 7:00pm. Our students will be sharing their most recently published writing pieces. Students in our upper grades will also share their "makes."  Student artwork will also line our hallways! 

Save the Date: BINGO and Silent Auction

Join us on March 15th for our first Silent Auction and BINGO night! Doors open at 6:30. More information to come! 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

FCPS News

FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Upcoming Webinars and Events for Families
• How Students Benefit from CTE Courses
• Supreme Court Decision Regarding TJHSST

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today .  

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Woodburn Families, 

We are thrilled to share that our very own Ms. Castellucci has been named Region 2 Outstanding Teacher. Ms. Castellucci is now a finalist for the division-wide award. All finalists will interview for the Leadership Team in the spring and winners will be announced at the FCPS Honors Gala on June 12, 2024. Congratulations, Ms. Castellucci! 

We are just a few hours from our family and staff basketball game. Hope to see you there! 

Together We Grow,

Katy & Kelley

Upcoming Events

Tonight!- Woodburn PTA Staff and Family Basketball Game, 7pm, LJMS

February 19- Presidents' Day, Student Holiday

February 22- 6th Grade Course Selection Night, 5:30pm

March 1- Raise a Reader (schedule below)

March 7- Writing Celebration at Woodburn, 6:30pm

2023-2024 FCPS Calendar

Basketball Game TONIGHT!

Join us tonight at Luther Jackson Middle School for our staff and community basketball game. Doors open at 6:30pm. The game begins at 7:00pm. 

A huge thank you to our staff and family players! Go Wildcats!

Falls Church High School Renovation Open House Explore Our New Spaces February 22nd 7-8:30pm

Tours start from School Cafeteria (park and enter at doors: 1, 2, 3 and 4)

Exciting news! We're excited to announce the completion of several new/renovated spaces in our building. The cafeteria, library, science/math wing, culinary arts, automotive tech, and STEM lab are now finished and eagerly awaiting the enjoyment of our students and staff!

Join us in commemorating this significant milestone with a community open house, inviting you to explore our recently unveiled spaces. Although there's still a lot of work ahead, we're thrilled to share the progress achieved with our community!

Gather in the new cafeteria for light refreshments, from there you can embark on self-guided tours. Our students and administrative staff will be stationed throughout the building, ready to provide details about the exciting new spaces. All are welcome!

Raise a Reader on March 1st

Our annual Raise a Reader event will be March 1, 2024!  We are excited to celebrate our love of reading and hope you will join us for this fun event! Ms. Lockwood has selected the books for each grade level and parent/community volunteers each read to all grade-level classrooms.

Guest readers will be selected on a first come, first served basis. Please use the signup genius to volunteer.

All families are invited to join their child’s class room to enjoy the guest reader!

Grade Level 

 Event Time

Kindergarten

12:30-1:00

1st Grade

10:00-10:30

2nd Grade

11:00-11:30

3rd Grade

10:30-11:00

4th Grade

11:30-12:00

5th Grade

11:00-11:30

6th Grade

10:30-11:00

Wildcat Writing and Art Celebration on March 7th

All families are invited to join us for a writing celebration on Thursday, March 7th. Dinner will be served at 6:30pm and the celebration will begin at 7:00pm. Our students will be sharing their most recently published writing pieces. Students in our upper grades will also share their "makes."  Student artwork will also line our hallways! 

Kindergarten Registration

Do you have a child at home who will be five by September 30, 2024? Please start your registration now. If you have any neighbors with little ones, please send this information to them as well. These are the 5 steps you need to take to register your child. If you have questions regarding kindergarten registration, please reach out Ms. Garcia or call our main office at 703-641-8200.

FCPS News

In case you missed it in FCPS This Week , the school division shared updates on the following topics:

• Fiscal Year 2025 Proposed Budget
• Register for Superintendent Community Conversations
• Kindergarten Registration

Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving the weekly newsletter, please sign up today . 

Follow Us

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Instagram -  @WoodburnElementaryFCPS

Woodburn School Website

FCPS Cares

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3401 Hemlock Drive, Falls Church, VA 22042  |  Office Phone: 703.641.8200
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