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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Kilmer MS Presents – Into the Woods Jr.

🌟 Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We are very excited to have welcomed our new art teacher, Suzi Russell, to the Shrevewood Family this week! Ms. Russell recently moved back to the area and has an extensive experience teaching art and designing art curricula at the elementary school level.

To celebrate reaching our Dance-a-thon fundraising goal of $15,000, we will be having our school-wide celebration of pajama day + game day in the Cafeteria on March 31st! We look forward to kicking off Spring Break with this celebration! More details to come!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Spotlight on Advanced Academics Ramadan

This year, the first full day of Ramadan is March 22. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed, on a night known as "The Night of Power." During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline — of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran. Read more about Ramadan in National Geographic Kids. This year, Ramadan begins with a half Observance Day on March 22, followed by an Observance Day on March 23. The school calendar recognizes many religious and cultural observances (O days) during the school year. There is school on these days, however, the School Board has directed that tests, quizzes, field trips, graduation, homecoming, or FCPS-scheduled athletic events will not be held on these observance days. Half-Observance days are full school days, but important events will not be held after school on those days. See the complete 2022-23 school year calendar.

SOL Schedule

Above is our SOL schedule for this Spring. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school on a day when they are testing. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please contact Katie Vandawalker at [email protected]

Celebration Of Learning

This week, teachers are going back and hitting lessons they may have missed or character strengths they feel their students really enjoyed discussing. The important thing to remember is that everyone has ALL 24 strengths within them, but some shine through more than others.

“Character, not circumstance, makes the person.”  

           ~Booker T. Washington

Questions you might enjoy talking about with your child:

• When you think of character, what comes to mind?
• Do you think character is just ONE thing, or multiple things?
• Why do we need to continue educating ourselves about character?

Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

We will host our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. More details to come!

Use this Sign Up to schedule a registration appointment for your soon to be Wise Owl. If you have a neighbor or friend with a rising Kindergarten student, please pass along this information!

Kilmer MS Presents - Into the Woods Jr. SoCo Summer Strings

Exciting news! SoCo Summer Strings (formally Stallion Summer Strings) is returning this summer! The camp will be hosted at South County Middle School from July 10th-21st from 8:30am-12:30pm, weekdays only. 

Camp is open to all rising 5th-9th grade students with at least one year of experience on the violin, viola, cello, or bass. Students will participate in two large ensemble rehearsals, an instrument-specific technique class, and a sectional each day.

You can find more information and registration for camp at www.schsorchestra.org/soco-summer-strings. Early registration is from March 1st-June 9th so sign up soon!

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, the cafeteria, and at recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

FCPS This Week

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

• The Dangers of Fentanyl
• Mental Health Therapy for High School Students
• Proposed Updates to SR&R 

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Spring Break⭐

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Kilmer MS Presents – Into the Woods Jr.

🌟 Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

On Monday, March 13, Shrevewood parents/guardians will be contacted through email with a link to the FCPS Principal Evaluation Parent/Guardian Feedback Form Online. This questionnaire is part of the Performance Evaluation Program and offers parents/guardians an opportunity to provide anonymous input about various topics related to our school. These topics include instructional leadership, school climate, management (human resources and organizational), communication and community relations, culturally responsive and equitable leadership, and professionalism.
The questionnaire will be collected online between March 13 and March 24. When you receive an email from FCPS Surveys, please take a few minutes to complete the questionnaire. Your opinions matter!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Spotlight on Advanced Academics Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

Watch the Salad Bar Video Here .

SOL Schedule

Above is our SOL schedule for this Spring. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school on a day when they are testing. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please contact Katie Vandawalker at [email protected]

Celebration Of Learning

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on  the other people mindset and identifying and appreciating the good in others. It’s important to deliberately work to identify and appreciate others’ character strengths.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How do you show appreciation to your friends and family?
• Why is this an important piece of a positive relationship?
• Could you show more appreciation of any friends or family members?

“To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you’ll soon find many others around you.”

-Ralph Marston

Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

We will host our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. More details to come!

Use this Sign Up to schedule a registration appointment for your soon to be Wise Owl. If you have a neighbor or friend with a rising Kindergarten student, please pass along this information!

Kilmer MS Presents - Into the Woods Jr. Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve.  Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.

Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online here. They are also posted in the Shrevewood All Parents Schoology course. Parents/guardians can login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library.  Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.

You are invited to attend an evening opportunity to preview the Family Life Education media and lessons and to talk with school staff about the program. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14 at 6:00 pm in the library. All program materials and media for all grade levels will be available for your review at this time.

Program questions may be addressed by our Assistant Principal, Katie Vandawalker, or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by contacting Carrie Reynolds, Health and Physical Education Coordinator at [email protected]

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, the cafeteria, and at recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

FCPS This Week

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

• The Dangers of Fentanyl
• Kindergarten Registration Time
• Science Fair Judges Needed

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Jazzercise Class & PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 pm

⭐Dining for Dollars - Five Guys⭐

Thursday, March 16, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Read Across America Spirit Week!

🌟 Math at Home! Series #5

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 International Social-Emotional Learning Day

🌟 TJ Techstravaganza

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Yesterday was Read Across America Day, which was established by the National Education Association (NEA) in 1998 to help get kids excited about reading. Next week at Shrevewood, we look forward to celebrating together as a school community with a Spirit Week (see details below).

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #5

A message from our Math Specialist, Dr. Price:

Here at Shrevewood we want to share and extend the things we are learning at school with fun activities at home. This is part 5 of the “Math at Home!” series.  I hope the information shared about websites, activities and/or games from FCPS and the FCPS math department were useful. I look forward to seeing you at our “Celebration of Learning” night on April 25, 2023 so you can see what the students have been learning in math.

Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

Watch the Salad Bar Video Here .

SOL Schedule

Above is our SOL schedule for this Spring. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school on a day when they are testing. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please contact Katie Vandawalker at [email protected]

Celebration Of Learning Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

We will host our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. More details to come!

Use this Sign Up to schedule a registration appointment for your soon to be Wise Owl. If you have a neighbor or friend with a rising Kindergarten student, please pass along this information!

International Social-Emotional Learning Day

Today is International Social-Emotional Learning Day! This is a chance to celebrate the work your child is doing to build important life skills like setting goals, handling big feelings, being kind to others, and solving problems. We also want to thank you for supporting your child’s social-emotional development. You are your child’s first and most important teacher, and we appreciate all you’re doing for them. Want to learn more about social-emotional learning? Watch this video from Committee for Children:

English Video

Spanish Video

TJ Techstravaganza Picture Day - Monday, March 6 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, the cafeteria, and at recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

FCPS This Week

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

• STEM and Early Childhood Education
• Upcoming Instructional Career Fair
• Alumni Offer Advice to Students

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

⭐Read Across America Spirit Week⭐

Monday, March 6 - Friday, March 10

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Math at Home! Series #4

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Device Care

🌟 Baroody Feedback

🌟 TJ Techstravaganza

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Girls on the Run – Registration Closes on February 28th at 9:00 PM

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

It was another great week, and we heard a lot of positive comments about the beautiful weather that we were able to enjoy!

For the safety of all of our students, please do not drop off or pick up your child on Shreve Road. We have noticed an increase of students walking between buses to access vehicles on Shreve Road which is a safety concern. Please pick up your child through the Kiss and Ride line (see image below). Our staff works diligently to ensure a speedy pick up for all. In addition, remind your children if they are walking to use the crosswalks when crossing Shreve Road. We care about your children and appreciate your support with getting everyone to and from school safely!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #4

Math at Home!: Reflex & Frax Math - Building Fact Fluency

“Adaptive and individualized, Reflex is the most effective system for mastering basic facts in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division for grades 2 and up. Frax math offers a simple, effective, and engaging way to have students practice fractions that gets them excited and confident about doing math in grades 3 and up.

These games are fun and engaging. Students love Reflex/Frax, because it takes students at every level and helps them quickly gain math fact and fraction fluency and confidence, and educators and parents love the powerful reporting that allows them to monitor progress and celebrate success.” – Reflex Math/Explore Learning

SOL Schedule

Above is our SOL schedule for this Spring. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips or appointments that would take your child out of school on a day when they are testing. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please contact Katie Vandawalker at [email protected]

Celebration Of Learning Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

We will host our Kindergarten Orientation on Thursday, April 13th, from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. More details to come!

Use this Sign Up to schedule a registration appointment for your soon to be Wise Owl. If you have a neighbor or friend with a rising Kindergarten student, please pass along this information!

Device Care

As we approach the midpoint of the academic year, we want to remind our students and families about the importance of taking good care of their laptops. Laptops are essential tools for students to complete their assignments, research, and communicate with their teachers and classmates.

We have noticed an increase in laptop damages, which can be costly to repair and interrupt our students' learning experience. We urge parents to remind their children of the value of their laptops and the importance of taking responsibility for them.

Simple measures such as avoiding placing laptops on uneven surfaces, not placing them on the floor, and keeping them away from liquids and extreme temperatures can help prevent damages.

We kindly ask for your support in reinforcing these messages at home, so our students can continue to use their laptops effectively and benefit from the educational opportunities they provide.

Baroody Feedback

The staff with the Baroody Enrichment program would love your feedback to ensure that more students have the opportunity to engage in before and after school programs here at Shrevewood. Please take a minute to fill out this short survey to provide feedback.

TJ Techstravaganza Picture Day - Monday, March 6 Girls on the Run - Registration Closes on February 28th at 9:00PM

Girls on the Run is coming back to Shrevewood this spring! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-6th grade. 

Starting the week of March 6, the team will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00 AM. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season (May 20 or 21). The standard program fee for participants is $185. Financial assistance is available. Registration is open now at www.gotrnova.org. Registration will close on February 28th at 9:00PM.

Please note that registration does not guarantee program participation. If registration exceeds the numbers that can be supported by volunteer coaches, participation will be determined by lottery. We are working with GOTR NOVA to recruit additional volunteers. Interested in coaching? Sign up here. Can't commit to coaching full-time, but would like to help out with practices on occasion? Register to be a practice partner. Contact Molly Sherlock with questions.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, the cafeteria, and at recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Love of Learning. Those with a love of learning are intrinsically motivated and engaged in a topic regardless of achieving an external standard.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• Where have you seen a love of learning in your life?
• Do you think a love of learning can be contagious? Why or why not?
• What careers can you think of where it would be important to have a love of learning?

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.“

-Anthony J. D'Angelo

FCPS This Week

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

• 2023-24 School Year Calendar
• School-Zone Speed Cameras Launched
• Tutors Needed! 

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Math at Home! Series #3

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Girls on the Run – Registration Open

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Wow! What a week! There was lots to celebrate this week with the 100th day of school, Valentine's Day, and Dance-A-Thon! Thank you to everyone for your donations as we have surpassed our goal and have raised over $22,000 for our playground and community learning space upgrades! Thank you to all of the class parents and families that helped to organize our fun Valentine's celebrations on Tuesday.

Monday is Presidents' Day, a holiday during which all FCPS Schools and Offices are closed. We will see everyone on Tuesday. 

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #3

Math at Home!: Math Board Games

FCPS AVMR Resources: Supporting Families

“Math communication is essential! Consider some of these math board game suggestions to practice talking about and doing mathematics at home.”

Lexia Core5 and Lexia PowerUp are research-based programs that provide equitable access to structured literacy for all students in grades K-6. Lexia is used across all tiers and with all students in grades K-6. Lexia student usage and students completing Lexia Skill Builders takes place as part of the literacy block during independent practice when teachers are doing intervention work/skills based small group instruction using the Lexia Lessons. For more information about this program, please see resources below:

• Full Parent Session Recording 
• Core5 Student Program Section
• PowerUp Student Program Section
• Lexia Data and Instructional Resources Information Section
• Full Slide Deck for Parent Session

Picture Day - Monday, March 6 Girls on the Run - Registration Open

Girls on the Run is coming back to Shrevewood this spring! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-6th grade. 

Starting the week of March 6, the team will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season (May 20 or 21). The standard program fee for participants is $185. Financial assistance is available. Registration begins on February 6th at www.gotrnova.org. 

Please note that registration does not guarantee program participation. If registration exceeds the numbers that can be supported by volunteer coaches participation will be determined by lottery. We are working with GOTR NOVA to recruit additional volunteers. Interested in coaching? Sign up here or contact Molly Sherlock.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, cafeteria, and recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Humility. A person with humility does not seek the spotlight. They let their actions speak for themselves.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How is being honest with yourself related to humility?
• Would you be a good teacher of humility?
• Why is humility important to lead others and to make a positive impact?

"Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it’s thinking of yourself less.”

-Rick Warren

FCPS This Week

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

• FCPS Summer Camp Registration
• Magnet School Information Nights
• Strategic Planning Feedback Wanted!

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐George Washington's Birthday and President's Day⭐

Monday, February 20 - No School

⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Math at Home! Series #2

🌟 Lexia Parent and Family Information Sessions

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Girls on the Run – Registration Open

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We have had a great start to our Dance-A-Thon fundraising goals! So far, our community has raised over $13,000 for our playground and community learning space upgrades. When we reach our final goal of $17,000, all students will participate in a school wide pajama day and board game day in the cafeteria. The top donating grade level will win an ice cream party in the cafeteria with music. The top two students with the most donations will compete against Mrs. Vandawalker and I in a livestream dance competition. Each student that registers will be entered into a class raffle to receive a book fair gift card (one winner from each class). Thank you for your support this year!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #2

Math at Home!: Math Recovery Community Resources

Look at the site or the Resources for Parents Tab (on the left):

“The US Math Recovery Council (AVMR)has  been compiling a library of free, public resources for educators focused on mathematics and digital teaching/learning, along with resources for teachers to send to parents.”

The presence of something on this list is not necessarily an endorsement of the items on this list by Math Recovery.

Lexia Parent and Family Information Sessions

Lexia Core5 and Lexia PowerUp are research-based programs that provide equitable access to structured literacy for all students in grades K-6. Lexia is used across all tiers and with all students in grades K-6. Lexia student usage and students completing Lexia Skill Builders takes place as part of the literacy block during independent practice when teachers are doing intervention work/skills based small group instruction using the Lexia Lessons. For more information about this program, please see resources below:

• Full Parent Session Recording 
• Core5 Student Program Section
• PowerUp Student Program Section
• Lexia Data and Instructional Resources Information Section
• Full Slide Deck for Parent Session

Picture Day - Monday, March 6 Girls on the Run - Registration Open

Girls on the Run is coming back to Shrevewood this spring! GOTR is a physical activity-based positive youth development program for girls in 3rd-6th grade. 

Starting the week of March 6, the team will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45 - 9:00. The program culminates in a celebratory 5K at the end of the season (May 20 or 21). The standard program fee for participants is $185. Financial assistance is available. Registration begins on February 6th at www.gotrnova.org. 

Please note that registration does not guarantee program participation. If registration exceeds the numbers that can be supported by volunteer coaches participation will be determined by lottery. We are working with GOTR NOVA to recruit additional volunteers. Interested in coaching? Sign up here or contact Molly Sherlock.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, cafeteria, and recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Love. If love is one of your top character strengths, you value close relationships with others and being close to people. Love is imperative to an individual's happiness and fulfillment in life.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• What examples of love have you experienced in your life?
• Why is love important?
• What are some ways that you can show love to yourself and why is this important?

"Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope."

-Maya Angelou

FCPS This Week

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

• FCPS Summer Camp Registration
• Magnet School Information Nights
• Strategic Planning Feedback Wanted!

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐George Washington's Birthday and President's Day⭐

Monday, February 20 - No School

⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

🌟 Math at Home! Series #1

🌟 Lexia Parent and Family Information Sessions

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Deadline Extended for Feedback on Draft School Year Calendars

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We know you receive a great deal of communications from the various schools and groups to which your children belong. Our teachers work hard to create meaningful, yet short, newsletters to inform you of what is happening in your child’s classroom, as well as what he/she is learning. Teachers send these communications, so you can engage with your child concerning the specifics of his/her day. We hope you take a few minutes to read the newsletters from your child’s teacher.

We guarantee those few minutes and your investment in your child’s experience at school will be worth it…and no matter how your child responds, it will have a positive impact on him/her.

Here are a few fun and easy questions to ask to (hopefully) spark conversation each day:

• Tell me about the best part of your day.
• What was the hardest thing you had to do today?
• Did any of your classmates do anything funny?
• Tell me about what you read in class.
• Who did you play with today?

As a reminder, our school day begins at 9:20 am. If you drop your child off after that time, please escort them to the front office and sign them in.

As always, please reach out with any questions, concerns or celebrations. We appreciate your partnership.

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

You can now register for our Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon! Our goal is to raise $17,000 for Blacktop Upgrades, Field Trips, Staff Appreciation Events, Collaboration Space Upgrades, and Positivity Project Training. Registering is easy and free!

⭐️ Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM  ⭐️

Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

Math at Home! Series #1

Here at Shrevewood, we want to share and extend the things we are learning at school with fun activities at home. Over the next 5 weeks, we will share some sites/activities that FCPS has shared with the math department:

Math at Home!: The Math Learning Center

Inspire + Enable = Building student’s math confidence and ability.

“Schools may look different this year, but math learning continues! We are providing free math resources for educators, students, and families.”

Lexia Parent and Family Information Sessions

Lexia Core5 and Lexia PowerUp are research-based programs that provide equitable access to structured literacy for all students in grades K-6. Lexia is used across all tiers and with all students in grades K-6. Lexia student usage and students completing Lexia Skill Builders takes place as part of the literacy block during independent practice when teachers are doing intervention work/skills based small group instruction using the Lexia Lessons. For more information about this program, please see resources below:

• Full Parent Session Recording 
• Core5 Student Program Section
• PowerUp Student Program Section
• Lexia Data and Instructional Resources Information Section
• Full Slide Deck for Parent Session

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

In elementary school, kindergarten-sixth grade students' phones must be silenced and in backpacks for the duration of the school day. Watches that serve a dual purpose (e.g., smart watch) may be worn; however, phone features (e.g., texting, Internet, calls, etc.) are to be off during the school day. Students are prohibited from using phones, smart watches, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms, cafeteria, and recess unless there is a true emergency.  The full SR&R can be accessed online at: https://www.fcps.edu/srr

National School Counseling Week

February 6-10 is National School Counseling Week, and highlights the tremendous impact school counselors have in helping students achieve academic success and planning for a career. School counselors work with students in a variety of different capacities, whether it is through classroom lessons, group sessions, or individual counseling. Learn more about the role of school counselors in FCPS.

Please send your thank you's and kudos to our fabulous counselors, Cameron Boster and Shari Winston!

Deadline Extended for Feedback on Draft School Year Calendars

Thank you to the approximately 27,000 families, staff, students, and community members who completed FCPS' Calendar Feedback Form!

The School Board discussed the feedback during their January 31 work session. If you haven't had a chance to share your thoughts about the draft school year calendar options, please participate today. The form will close on Monday, February 6, at noon. The School Board is scheduled to vote on a calendar on Thursday, February 9. 

Learn more about FCPS' calendar development process.

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the Other People Mindset: Cheering Success. This means, when other people succeed, you are happy for them and cheer them on. Making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How do you feel when others cheer you on?
• How do you feel when you cheer for others?
• What can you do to find more opportunities to cheer for others

"The unselfish effort to bring cheer to others will be the beginning of a happier life for ourselves."

-Helen Keller

FCPS This Week

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

• Draft Calendar Updates
• Regional Science Fair
• Scholastic Art Award Winners

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐George Washington's Birthday and President's Day⭐

Monday, February 20 - No School

⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

🌟 School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options

🌟 Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

🌟 Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

It is hard to believe that we are already halfway through the 2022-2023 school year! It's true what they say, time really does fly when you're having fun.

Thank you so much to our PTA and all of our families who donated snacks and goodies for our staff on Wednesday. It was a great way to jump start our professional learning these past two days. Our very own Dr. Price and Ms. Daniels led our instructional staff in learning more about Reflex Math during the early dismissal on Wednesday.

Today, Shrevewood was recognized with the FCPS 2022 Award of Communication Excellence. This award celebrates the creation of excellent website, newsletter, and social media content that informs and engages readers. We were honored to be only one of five winning schools, which is quite an accomplishment!

Have a fabulous weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

You can now register for our Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon! Our goal is to raise $17,000 for Blacktop Upgrades, Field Trips, Staff Appreciation Events, Collaboration Space Upgrades, and Positivity Project Training. Registering is easy and free!

⭐️ Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM  ⭐️

Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

School Board Reviews Draft School Year Calendar Options

At their January 17 work session, the School Board discussed draft calendars that were created for the 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26 school years. Draft calendars were developed using the following criteria as a framework:

• Federal, state, and Virginia Department of Education guidance.
• Superintendent’s priorities.
• School Board input.
• Student absentee data.
• Staff absentee data.
• Surrounding jurisdictions’ calendars.
• Survey results.
• Calendar Feedback Committee input.

You may view the draft calendars and other related documents in Boarddocs. The calendars will be presented as new business during the School Board meeting on Thursday, January 26. The Board is scheduled to vote on the calendars during their meeting on Thursday, February 9. 

Watch a recording of today’s Work Session. Get information on FCPS' calendar development process.

Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.

All students will be considered eligible for student transfer renewal unless the principal indicates a student is not eligible for renewal or the transfer type does not allow for renewal e.g. graduating, moving from one level to another, or family relocation. 

Letters from the principal will be automatically generated from the online student transfer application in February for students eligible and not eligible for renewal and sent to the enrolling parents primary email address. 

For detailed information regarding the renewal process, please visit the Online Student Transfer Application: Renewal Process webpage

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday, March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Next week, our teachers will pick and reinforce any prior Positive Project traits that fit well within the needs of their classrooms. The Positivity Project refers to this as Wildcard Week!

FCPS This Week

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

• Community Feedback on Calendars
• Text-to-Speech Function on Websites
• Summer Camps Information

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, February 14 -  7:00 pm, Cafeteria

⭐George Washington's Birthday and President's Day⭐

Monday, February 20 - No School

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page.

In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Assistant Principal's Message

🌟 Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

🌟 Girls on the Run at Shrevewood - Coaches Needed!

🌟 Calendar Reminder: Quarter End

🌟 Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

🌟 Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Assistant Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

In lieu of a Principal's Message this week, I wanted to take a moment to recognize and thank our fearless leader, Principal DeSmyter, for all that he does for Shrevewood E.S. as Virginia School Principal Appreciation Week comes to a close. Principal Desmyter goes above and beyond each day to make sure our staff, students, and families are safe and happy. Please take a few minutes to enjoy a video of some of our students sharing why Mr. DeSmyter is such an incredible leader.

Thank you Mr. DeSmyter Video

Sincerely,

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon

We are excited to kick off our Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon on 02/07/2023. Our goal is to raise $17,000 for flexible seating, field trips, staff appreciation events, and Positivity Project training and to strengthen our school community.  

Our school has always relied on fundraising to provide exceptional opportunities to enhance student learning, and we need YOUR HELP registering your student(s) and sharing with friends and family.

Mark your calendars for the Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon fundraiser kicking off soon!

Key dates to remember: 

• REGISTRATION OPENS - 01/24/2023

      Register on MYBOOSTER.COM

• Shrevewood Dance-a-Thon Kick Off - 02/07/2023
• Event Day - 02/15/2023

We are grateful for our Shrevewood Elementary family! Thank you for your support this year.

Girls on the Run at Shrevewood - Coaches Needed!

We need coaches to support the Spring 2023 Girls on the Run (GOTR) Season at Shrevewood! At this time, we are just recruiting coaches. Participant registration for students in grades 3 through 6 will open in February. Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Shrevewood, beginning March 7. The end-of-season 5K will be the weekend of May 20-21. To learn more about coaching visit the GOTR website or email Molly Sherlock. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Calendar Reminder: Quarter End

As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.

Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.

All students will be considered eligible for student transfer renewal unless the principal indicates a student is not eligible for renewal or the transfer type does not allow for renewal e.g. graduating, moving from one level to another, or family relocation. 

Letters from the principal will be automatically generated from the online student transfer application in February for students eligible and not eligible for renewal and sent to the enrolling parents primary email address. 

For detailed information regarding the renewal process, please visit the Online Student Transfer Application: Renewal Process webpage

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday, March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Information Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting will be focusing on Social Intelligence. You are aware of other people’s thoughts and feelings. You understand why they do things.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• What does a good listener do?
• What does being a good listener have to do with Social Intelligence?
• What can you do to be a better listener?

"When people talk, listen completely. Most people never listen.”

                                                          ~Ernest Hemingway

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals continued to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 a.m. and ends at 4:05 p.m. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11:00 a.m. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workdays⭐

Thursday, January 26, & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Winter VGA Schedule

🌟 Girls on the Run at Shrevewood - Coaches Needed!

🌟 Last week to sign up for Before/After School Programs through 1/15

🌟 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

🌟 Calendar Reminder: Quarter End

🌟 Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

🌟 Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Our 3rd and 4th grade students did a great job taking their Reading and Math VGA this week and our 5th and 6th graders will take their assessments next week.

As a reminder, Monday is a holiday to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  We also have the end of the quarter nearing on Wednesday, January 25, which is a 2 hour early release day. Thursday and Friday, January 26 and 27 are student holidays.

We hope you all have a wonderful three day weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal 

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Winter VGA Schedule Shrevewood VGA Schedule

Grade

Reading

Math

3

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

4

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

5

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

6

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Makeups

Friday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 20

Combined Fall and Winter VGA score reports will be delivered to families via U.S. Mail as soon as possible after all Winter VGA tests are completed. The anticipated delivery timeline is late February or early March 2023. The intention of combining this VGA reporting is to make it easier for families to view growth in the Vertical Scaled Scores (VSS) from fall to winter and to compare the student’s VSS results to the end-of-year proficiency target. More information pertaining to the VGA can be found here.

If you have any questions about the VGA, please email Katie Vandawalker at [email protected].

Girls on the Run at Shrevewood - Coaches Needed!

We need coaches to support the Spring 2023 Girls on the Run (GOTR) Season at Shrevewood! At this time, we are just recruiting coaches. Participant registration for students in grades 3 through 6 will open in February. Practices will be on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Shrevewood, beginning March 7. The end-of-season 5K will be the weekend of May 20-21. To learn more about coaching visit the GOTR website or email Molly Sherlock. 

Last week to sign up for Before/After School Programs through 1/15

Do your kids like sports? Legos? Do they have an interest in cooking? Science? 

Shrevewood PTA is pleased to offer before and after school programs again with our partner, Baroody Camps, Inc. See all of this winter's offerings here. Classes will run from January 23 - March 24.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

In observance of Martin Luther King, Jr., schools and offices will be closed on Monday, January 16th. We invite you to explore a service opportunity with your family during this Weekend of Service. FCPS is collaborating with Volunteer Fairfax for this weekend of service to provide service opportunities for all ages January 14-16. Volunteer Fairfax has updated their website and additional details can be found here.

Calendar Reminder: Quarter End

As a reminder, Wednesday, January 25, is the last day of the quarter and a two-hour early release for students. Also, schools are closed for students on Thursday, January 26, for a staff development day and Friday, January 27, for a teacher workday. See the complete 2022-23 School Year Calendar.

Student Transfer Renewal Applications Open February 15

A student transfer is valid for one year only. A parent or guardian must submit a renewal application each year for student transfer consideration. A renewal application may be submitted for students who continue to meet the same student transfer criteria as indicated on the original student transfer request. For students no longer meeting the same student transfer criteria, a new transfer request must be submitted.

All students will be considered eligible for student transfer renewal unless the principal indicates a student is not eligible for renewal or the transfer type does not allow for renewal e.g. graduating, moving from one level to another, or family relocation. 

Letters from the principal will be automatically generated from the online student transfer application in February for students eligible and not eligible for renewal and sent to the enrolling parents primary email address. 

For detailed information regarding the renewal process, please visit the Online Student Transfer Application: Renewal Process webpage

Magnet School Application and Lottery Information

The Magnet Program registration window will be open from Wednesday March 1, through Wednesday, April 12, 2023. No late applications are accepted.

To learn more about the programs and the registration process, families are encouraged to attend one of the Parent Informational Nights:

• Hunters Woods Elementary, February 13, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In-person
• Snow date: February 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.
• Bailey’s Upper, February 15, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - Virtual only
• Bailey’s Primary, February 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. - In person
• Snow date: February 23, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting will be focusing on the perseverance character strength. Perseverance means you complete what you start despite obstacles. You never give up.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How have you shown perseverance in your own life?
• Is it always easy to overcome challenges?
• What are some examples of positive self-talk that can help you persevere?

“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.”

-Martin Luther King, Jr.

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11 am. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐VGA Testing⭐

Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, January 20

⭐Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday⭐

Monday, January 16 - No School

⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Thursday, January 26 & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Winter VGA Schedule

🌟 New Year’s Resolutions

🌟 Family Math Week

🌟 Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Happy New Year! We were so excited to welcome everyone back and it was a wonderful time as staff and students returned to school for the first week of 2023. The smiles and excitement were shining throughout the building!

We jumped right back into learning and reviewing routines this week.  A new year is a great time to reset and start good habits.  If you need help setting up better routines for your house in the morning, or after school, or bedtime routines, please feel free to reach out to one of our amazing counselors who can help you develop a plan that works for your family and schedule.

We are looking forward to all of the fun and learning that the rest of the school year will bring!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal 

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Winter VGA Schedule Shrevewood VGA Schedule

Grade

Reading

Math

3

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

4

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

5

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

6

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Makeups

Friday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 20

Combined Fall and Winter VGA score reports will be delivered to families via U.S. Mail as soon as possible after all Winter VGA tests are completed. The anticipated delivery timeline is late February or early March 2023. The intention of combining this VGA reporting is to make it easier for families to view growth in the Vertical Scaled Scores (VSS) from fall to winter and to compare the student’s VSS results to the end-of-year proficiency target. More information pertaining to the VGA can be found here.

If you have any questions about the VGA, please email Katie Vandawalker at [email protected].

New Year’s Resolutions

In December, many people will head to their local Target or Michaels to find a new planner. The crisp, fresh feeling of new paper to write new and improved goals gets some of us excited. When thinking of your goals, consider making them SMART (specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound). This method breaks your goals down into specific objectives and makes it easier for you to track your progress. What goals would you like to share with your child to show them examples of healthy adult introspection? Introspection, looking within, is necessary to learn how to manage stress in a healthy manner. What regular coping skills can be implemented into your daily/weekly routine? Some goals may be physical, spiritual, financial, or emotional. Would it be easier to have serious conversations over a family dinner, or maybe regular family dinners spark joy and connection that’s often missing?

Research has shown that family therapy is the best treatment option for young people who misuse drugs and alcohol (SAMHSA). Many people use drugs to manage life’s hardships when they feel disconnected from themselves or others.The opposite of addiction is connection, and young people benefit from connection with their families. Families who have a common mission based on autonomy and openness instead of secrecy and silence thrive. Families teach young people how to manage stress when they communicate honestly and openly with one another. Learning how to manage stress early in life could be a major factor in whether or not a young person decides to use drugs.

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Sources & Resources

Why Small Conversations Make a Big Difference

SMART Goals Quick Overview

Knowing the Signs: Substance Abuse & Today’s Youth

 

For further Information & support:

Ally Jacobi, MSW

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

Family Math Week

ST Math is hosting family math week from January 9, 2023, until January 13, 2023. During the week of January 9, 2023, students will be encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities including stories that include mathematical concepts and a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about ST Family Math Nights check out this video.

Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

Like last year, the first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days.” These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.

Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.

During weather events, FCPS must consider power outages, technical connection issues, and whether students have access to devices that they may not have taken home the night before.

Allowing five days for inclement weather events allows time to plan ahead as best as possible to ensure everything needed to continue to serve our students and families is in place. This includes allowing for pick-up times for devices, clearing parking lots so those devices can be collected, as well as allowing teachers time to reformat their classes for a virtual format.

MiFi (Mobile Hotspot) Check-out

Schools have mobile hotspot devices (MiFi) for checkout to students who have no internet access at home. These MiFis are intended to support school-related activities only and include internet filtering that prevents recreational uses including Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. If your student needs a MiFi device to complete school work at home, please fill out this Google Form. Our school team will be in touch regarding distribution of these devices.

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting will be focusing on the prudence character strength. Prudence means you plan for the future and achieve your goals by making careful everyday choices.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• Where have you seen people make and follow a plan to achieve their goal?
• What short term goals will you need to achieve in order to work towards one of your larger goals?
• What might distract you from achieving your goal, and how can you deflect that?

“Prudence is the knowledge of things to be sought, and those to be shunned." -Cicero

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11 am. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐VGA Testing⭐

Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, January 20

⭐Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday⭐

Monday, January 16 - No School

⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Thursday, January 26 & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Office Hours for Winter Break

🌟 Winter VGA Schedule

🌟 Holiday Drive - Thank You!

🌟 COVID Diagnostic Testing in January

🌟 Family Math Week

🌟 Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

This week was full of joy, spirit, and so much enthusiasm! We want to thank everyone who attended our Winter Band and Chorus concert. Kudos goes to Ms. Thomas, Mr. Dever, Ms. Anuszkiewicz, and Ms. Nowacek for preparing our students and organizing such a beautiful concert.

As we approach winter break, we hope that you are able to enjoy some down time and fulfilling time with friends and family. It sounds like there is a little chance that we might even enjoy some winter weather over the break.

If you’re traveling, may your travels be safe and smooth. If you’re staying home, may your time be happy and hopeful.

From the Shrevewood family to your family, we wish you the happiest of holidays and we look forward to seeing you in 2023.

With kindness and appreciation and looking forward to a fresh new calendar year,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal 

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Office Hours for Winter Break

Our offices will be closed during Winter Break and will reopen on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Winter VGA Schedule Shrevewood VGA Schedule

Grade

Reading

Math

3

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

4

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

5

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

6

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Makeups

Friday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 20

To learn more information about the Virginia Growth Assessment, please visit this website. The parent notification of testing memo can be found here. If you have any questions about the VGA, please email Katie Vandawalker at [email protected].

Holiday Drive - Thank You!

Thank you to all of those who donated to our Holiday Drive. Your generous gifts have made a huge impact in the lives of our students and their families and we are grateful for all of the donations that were made. Thank you to our PTA for organizing the Holiday Drive and a special thanks goes to Kate Coho and Darlene McNerney for their support! 

COVID Diagnostic Testing in January

Mark your calendars! COVID diagnostic testing will be available for FCPS teachers, staff, and students at five locations across the county January 3-5 from 5 to 8 p.m. This testing is for those who are either experiencing COVID symptoms or have been exposed to someone diagnosed with COVID. Appointments are not required, but registration must be completed before testing. Visit the COVID Testing webpage for more information.

Family Math Week

ST Math is hosting family math week from January 9, 2023, until January 13, 2023. During the week of January 9, 2023, students will be encouraged to log onto the FCPS Family Math website to engage in math activities including stories that include mathematical concepts and a variety of different math games from around the world. All activities are available in English and Spanish. 

To learn more about ST Family Math Nights check out this video.

Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

Like last year, the first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days.” These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.

Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.

During weather events, FCPS must consider power outages, technical connection issues, and whether students have access to devices that they may not have taken home the night before.

Allowing five days for inclement weather events allows time to plan ahead as best as possible to ensure everything needed to continue to serve our students and families is in place. This includes allowing for pick-up times for devices, clearing parking lots so those devices can be collected, as well as allowing teachers time to reformat their classes for a virtual format.

MiFi (Mobile Hotspot) Check-out

Schools have mobile hotspot devices (MiFi) for checkout to students who have no internet access at home. These MiFis are intended to support school-related activities only, and include internet filtering that prevents recreational uses, including Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. If your student needs a MiFi device to complete school work at home, please fill out this Google Form. Our school team will be in touch regarding distribution of these devices.

When we return from Winter Break, our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting will be focusing on the optimism character strength. Individuals with optimism expect the best from the future and work to achieve it.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• What is something in your life that could benefit from a more optimistic perspective?
• How can it sometimes be difficult to have optimism?
• What are some words or phrases you can use when you want to be more optimistic or spread your optimism to others?

“Hope is being able to see that there is light

despite all of the darkness.“ -Desmond Tutu

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Calendar Survey
• How to be involved in the Strategic Plan
• Post-Thanksgiving COVID Testing
• Recommended Changes to Family Life Education Curriculum 

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11 am. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Winter Break⭐

Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2 - No School

⭐VGA Testing⭐

Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, January 20

⭐Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday⭐

Monday, January 16 - No School

⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Thursday, January 26 & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Winter Spirit Week!

🌟 Winter VGA Schedule

🌟 Advanced Academics Full Time Screening - DEADLINE December 15

🌟 Mental Health, Coping & Addiction

🌟 Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

🌟 Band & Chorus Concert

🌟 iReady Winter Testing

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

The cold weather is here, and the first official day of winter is approaching soon. Thank you parents in advance for ensuring students are dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor recess. Please remember to stay tuned to inclement weather updates on the local news channels, Channel 21, or on the FCPS website.  If you haven’t already done so, this is a good time to update your child’s emergency care card and have an alternate plan in place if the weather causes school to open later, dismiss early, or close for the day.

As a reminder, all parent referrals for AAP Level IV are due by next Wednesday (12/15). No late referrals will be accepted.

We look forward to our SWES Spirit Week next week, our band and chorus concert, and closing out 2022 strong!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal 

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Winter Spirit Week! Winter VGA Schedule Shrevewood VGA Schedule

Grade

Reading

Math

3

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

4

Tuesday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 11

5

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

6

Tuesday, Jan. 17

Wednesday, Jan. 18

Makeups

Friday, Jan. 13 and Friday, Jan. 20

To learn more information about the Virginia Growth Assessment, please visit this website. The parent notification of testing memo can be found here. If you have any questions about the VGA, please email Katie Vandawalker at [email protected].

Advanced Academics Full Time Screening - DEADLINE December 15

AAP Referral and Parent Questionnaire links below:

Level IV Referral Form

Parent Questionnaire

Mental Health, Coping & Addiction

One in four Americans suffers from a mental illness. Almost 3 in 5 people with mental illness will receive no treatment or medication. In 2019, an estimated 47.6 million adults (19% of the country) had a mental illness, but only 43% received any kind of mental health care (Johns Hopkins). There are many reasons why a person may turn to drugs or alcohol initially, including using these mind-altering substances as a coping mechanism for stress, difficult emotions, physical ailments, and other issues. Drugs and alcohol can provide a temporary respite from reality and everyday life. They can enhance pleasure and decrease inhibitions and anxiety.  Drug use can be an unhealthy coping mechanism. Coping mechanisms are habits formed over time that serve to help a person manage situations or stress levels. Not all coping mechanisms are maladaptive or destructive; however, addiction is both.

Before using drugs as a coping strategy here are some recommendations for a healthier mindset. The goal is to identify the “void” or issue and work towards healing. In the meantime, experts recommend diet and exercise as great places to start. See your Primary Care Physician and a therapist if needed. Quality sleep is also a major factor in a healthy mind. Surround yourself with good people and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

For general questions about the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Program, please contact the Office of Student Safety & Wellness at: (571) 423-4270.

Resources:

Substance Use Disorder info

FCPS Social Work

For further Information & support:

Ally Jacobi, MSW

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

Email: [email protected]

Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

Like last year, the first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days.” These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.

Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.

During weather events, FCPS must consider power outages, technical connection issues, and whether students have access to devices that they may not have taken home the night before.

Allowing five days for inclement weather events allows time to plan ahead as best as possible to ensure everything needed to continue to serve our students and families is in place. This includes allowing for pick-up times for devices, clearing parking lots so those devices can be collected, as well as allowing teachers time to reformat their classes for a virtual format.

MiFi (Mobile Hotspot) Check-out

Schools have mobile hotspot devices (MiFi) for checkout to students who have no internet access at home. These MiFis are intended to support school-related activities only, and include internet filtering that prevents recreational uses, including Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. If your student needs a MiFi device to complete school work at home, please fill out this Google Form. Our school team will be in touch regarding distribution of these devices.

Band & Chorus Concert

Our 6th grade Band and 5th and 6th grade Chorus will have their Winter concert on Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Please join us for some music selections that the students have been working hard on to perform. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Thomas, our band teacher, or Mrs. Anuszkiewicz, our Chorus director.

iReady Winter Testing

Students in grades 1-6 will participate in the math and reading iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) for the winter window next week (December 12 - December 16). More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage. For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Next week in our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting, we will be focusing on the self-control character strength. Individuals with self-control have the ability to control their emotions and behaviors and think before they act.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How do you define self-control?
• What are some ways to demonstrate self-control?
• Why is it important to have self-control?

“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.” -Marcus Aurelius

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Calendar Survey
• How to be involved in the Strategic Plan
• Post-Thanksgiving COVID Testing
• Recommended Changes to Family Life Education Curriculum 

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

Student Birthdays

We will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11 am. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Winter Spirit Week⭐

Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 16

⭐Band and Chorus Winter Concert⭐

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 pm

⭐Winter Break⭐

Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2 - No School

⭐VGA Testing⭐

Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, January 20

⭐Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday⭐

Monday, January 16 - No School

⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Thursday, January 26 & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Congratulations to the Shrevewood Outstanding Employee School Level Winners

🌟 Advanced Academics Full Time Screening - DEADLINE December 15

🌟 Assessment Reporting Information

🌟 Inclusive Schools Week- December 5-9

🌟 Marshall HS Tree Sale

🌟 Winter Spirit Week!

🌟 Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

🌟 Band & Chorus Concert

🌟 iReady Winter Testing

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! There were lots of smiles on Monday morning as we returned to the building from the break. We continue to be grateful for the amazing things that are happening here. Our 2nd graders enjoyed their first field trip to Huntly Meadows Park, while 5th graders explored at Green Spring Gardens. Thank you to all of our parent chaperones who supported these learning experiences.

We are packing the next two weeks before Winter Break with lots of learning and fun activities. We will have a Winter Spirit week during the week of December 12th. More information about the spirit days can be found later in the Newsletter.

Next Thursday, FCPS will be observing Bodhi Day. A blessed Bodhi Day to all who celebrate.

Have a fantastic weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal 

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Congratulations to the Shrevewood Outstanding Employee School Level Winners

Thank you to everyone who nominated staff for these awards. We are writing the nomination packets to move our school winners forward to the Marshall Pyramid Level. Any comments and specific examples you would like to share would be appreciated to assist us in writing the nominations. 

• Outstanding Operational Employee - Heba Kamel
• Outstanding Professional Employee - Kristen Neumeister
• Outstanding School Based Leader - Katie Vandawalker
• Outstanding Principal - Joshua DeSmyter
• Outstanding Teacher - Kirsten Milhorn
• Outstanding New Teacher - Cristin George

Please send any additional comments and specific examples to our Librarian, Kimberly Adams, at [email protected] by Wednesday, December 7th.

Advanced Academics Full Time Screening - DEADLINE December 15

AAP Referral and Parent Questionnaire links below:

Level IV Referral Form

Parent Questionnaire

Assessment Reporting Information

We hope you have enjoyed learning about your child’s progress during our 1st quarter conferences.  Your child’s teacher shared a variety of assessment information that will also be available to you for your personal records:

• VRKP results for grade K will be sent via U.S. Mail before winter break
• iReady grades 1-3 were sent via U.S. Mail before Thanksgiving
• iReady grades 4-6 will be posted via SIS ParentVUE before winter break 
• VGA results for grades 3-6 will be shared before winter break, pending score interpretation guidance from the Virginia Department of Education

At Shrevewood, we believe our children are more than any given test score.  Please reach out to your child’s teacher with questions regarding academic progress throughout the school year.  You can find more information on assessments here, or by contacting our School Test Coordinator, Katie Vandawalker.

Inclusive Schools Week- December 5-9

Inclusive Schools Week has celebrated the progress that schools have made in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population, including students who are marginalized due to disability, gender, socio-economic status, cultural heritage, language preference, and other factors. The week also provides an important opportunity for educators, students, and parents to discuss what else needs to be done in order to ensure that their schools continue to improve their ability to successfully educate all children. This year, the Inclusive Schools Week’s theme is “Unity Within Our Community.”

Winter Spirit Week! Virtual Snow Days & MiFi Devices

FCPS has announced updates to its inclement weather procedures for the 2022-23 school year.

Like last year, the first five inclement weather days will be traditional “snow days.” These five days may occur consecutively due to a single weather event or may take place as several individual events.

Once these five days have been taken, FCPS will use the flexibility provided by the General Assembly to have unscheduled virtual learning days, wherever possible, to maintain continuity of learning.

During weather events, FCPS must consider power outages, technical connection issues, and whether students have access to devices that they may not have taken home the night before.

Allowing five days for inclement weather events allows time to plan ahead as best as possible to ensure everything needed to continue to serve our students and families is in place. This includes allowing for pick-up times for devices, clearing parking lots so those devices can be collected, as well as allowing teachers time to reformat their classes for a virtual format.

MiFi (Mobile Hotspot) Check-out

Schools have mobile hotspot devices (MiFi) for checkout to students who have no internet access at home. These MiFis are intended to support school-related activities only, and include internet filtering that prevents recreational uses, including Netflix, Hulu, and other streaming services. If your student needs a MiFi device to complete school work at home, please fill out this Google Form. Our school team will be in touch regarding distribution of these devices.

Band & Chorus Concert

Our 6th grade Band and 5th and 6th grade Chorus will have their Winter concert on Tuesday, December 13th, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym. Please join us for some music selections that the students have been working hard on to perform. If you have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Thomas, our band teacher, or Mrs. Anuszkiewicz, our Chorus director.

iReady Winter Testing

Students in grades 1-6 will participate in the math and reading iReady assessment (also known as the universal screener) for the winter window. More information about the assessment can be found on the FCPS Universal Screener Parent Notification webpage. For questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

Next week in our Positivity Project lessons in Morning Meeting, we will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Supporting Others When They Struggle. This means when other people are struggling, we do our best to help them out.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How have you experienced help from others? How did it make you feel?
• What is one way that you can help out someone who is struggling?

“Giving back is as good for you as it is for those you are helping, because giving gives you purpose.” -Goldie Hawn

FCPS News

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

• FCPS Calendar Survey
• How to be involved in the Strategic Plan
• Post-Thanksgiving COVID Testing
• Recommended Changes to Family Life Education Curriculum 

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

Breakfast and lunch are NO longer provided at no cost.  Breakfast will be $1.75.  Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Breakfast and lunch will be served beginning the first day of school.  Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com.  You can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://fcps.nutrislice.com/menu/shrevewood-elementary.

Free and Reduced-Price Status

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September.  A new application must be filled out each new school year and forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.  Applications are accepted at any time. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.

Attendance

As a reminder, school begins at 9:20 am and ends at 4:05 pm. Please notify us if your child will be absent or late to school.  We will have an automated “call-out” at approximately 11 am. for students who were absent without prior notification. If you receive that call, please contact our office the next day. 

Here is how you may report your child being absent or late to school:

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

https://shrevewoodes.fcps.edu/attendance-form

Save the Date ⭐Winter Spirit Week⭐

Monday, December 12 - Friday, December 16

⭐Band and Chorus Winter Concert⭐

Tuesday, December 13, 7:00 pm

⭐Winter Break⭐

Monday, December 19 - Monday, January 2 - No School

⭐Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday⭐

Monday, January 16 - No School

⭐End of the 2nd Quarter⭐

Wednesday, January 25 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Thursday, January 26 & Friday, January 27 - No school for students

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter