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Our first graders attended the Science Center at Fair Oaks today! They had a blast with all of the hands on learning and creating!
Upcoming Events
January 17 - 1st Grade Field Trip
January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No School
January 22 - PTA Food Truck
January 29 - Teacher Work Day, No School for Students
February 6 - PTA Meeting
February 10 - Early Release Monday
Students in Ms. Andrade's play a math game to reinforce their learning.
Upcoming WIDA Assessment
Students who are identified as multilingual learners or potential multilingual learners are assessed to measure their English language proficiency and determine eligibility for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) services.
- Students identified as multilingual learners are assessed annually with the WIDA ACCESS test or another state-approved English language proficiency (ELP) assessment. This assessment checks how their English language skills are developing and determines if they will continue to be eligible for ESOL services.
WIDA testing at Woodburn will begin next week and runs through mid-march. Some changes in student schedules may occur on WIDA testing days. Should you have any questions about the testing window please contact our School Testing Coordinators, Kelley Dauberman and Jessica Nelson.
Winter Assessments
FCPS uses a variety of academic screening, growth, and diagnostic tests to identify students' academic strengths and needs and to monitor growth in their learning across the school year. These assessments fulfill state requirements for screening and growth measures in addition to providing data to develop student reading plans or student intervention plans, as needed. Additional diagnostic tests are available as a resource for teachers when more information is needed to determine specific areas for support.
- These assessments help teachers know each students' areas of strength and need within the content.
- They also provide data on how each student is growing throughout the year.
Students will participate in a variety of assessments this month. More information about the growth assessments can be found on the FCPS website.
 Members from the Region 2 Leadership team visited Woodburn early this week to visit some of our classrooms. We enjoyed having them see all learning happening at Woodburn!
Falls Church High School Youth Night
You're invite to Falls Church Basketball Youth Nights! Our youth nights will be January 31st (girls game) and February 7th (boys game). There is free admission for Elementary and midde school students! We hope you'll join the fun night hosted by Falls Church High School!
**PTA Yearbook Raffle!**
As a special thank you for your support, we’re raffling off a free yearbook to one lucky PTA member! Every current PTA member will be automatically entered into the drawing. Not a member yet? Join by Friday, January 31 to be eligible. Click the link below and don’t miss your chance to win—good luck!
Join the PTA Now!
Next PTA Meeting, February 6
Join us for our next PTA Meeting on Thursday, February 6th at Woodburn! Dinner will be served at 6:30 and our membership meeting will begin promptly at 7:00pm. Childcare will be provided. We hope to see you there!
Students made their own slime and explored it's properties while on their field trip today.
SR&R and Cell Phone Policy Survey Coming Soon
All FCPS families and middle and high school students will be receiving an email invitation on Tuesday, January 21, to participate in a survey about FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R), cell phone policy, and cell phone storage options. The survey will be available from January 21 to February 3. Please take a few moments to share your feedback and help FCPS make informed, inclusive decisions for all of our schools!
Chinese New Year Festival
The Asian Community Service Center (ACSC) is hosting their 16th annual Chines New Year Festival on January 25th at Luther Jackson Middle School. The event will be held from 10:00am-5:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Please see the flier below for details about this event.
Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
Winter weather is here! As a reminder, please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy time outdoors. Schools monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories that may prevent children from being outside for activities like recess or physical education.
View Fairfax County’s Winter Weather/Extreme Cold safety tips.
If you need assistance getting cold-weather clothing for your family, please contact our family liaison, Robyn Fernandez, at RLFernandez@fcps.edu. You may also contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Letting our imaginations soar in 2nd Grade!
Comprehensive Boundary Review Update
The Superintendent’s Boundary Review Advisory Committee held its second meeting on December 16 at Gatehouse Administration Center. View key takeaways from that meeting and access the meeting agenda, slides, and other materials that committee members received. If you did not get a chance to attend an in-person Community Boundary Review Meeting, please consider participating in a virtual meeting:
- Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30-11 a.m.
- Monday, January 27, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
- Monday, February 10, 2025, 6:30-8 p.m.
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Language interpretation will be available.
All virtual meetings will follow the same format as the in-person meetings that were recently held, and the same information will be shared. Please stay tuned for details on how to register. Visit FCPS’ Comprehensive Boundary Review webpage to learn more. Sign up for FCPS’ School Boundary Review newsletter as well.
FCPS News
In case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dress Children Warmly
- Proposed Construction Projects
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
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