Shrevewood Wise Words 12/19/24
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🌟Principal’s Message
🌟SWES Winter Spirit Week Dec.16-20
🌟❄️Preparing for Winter Weather
🌟🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
🌟Green Team NexTrex Challenge
🌟Winter Special Education and 504 Newsletter
🌟Weekly Family Resource
🌟The Positivity Project
🌟Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary Schools
🌟Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
🌟Student Birthday Policy
🌟Attendance
🌟️Schoology/ParentVUE
🌟School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Principal's MessageDear Shrevewood Families,
Thank you to all of our family members who came to volunteer their time at the Book Fair last week. It was a very successful event, and we loved seeing all of the fun and exciting books our students purchased. A special thank you to our librarian, Shawn Lloyd, for working tirelessly to ensure a smooth and successful Book Fair for all.
As the holiday season approaches and the winter break begins next week, we want to take a moment to wish you all a very happy and joyous holiday season. May your days be filled with warmth, laughter, and cherished moments with loved ones.
We are looking forward to the new year and all of the wonderful things it has in store for our students. We have so many exciting plans and opportunities ahead, and we can't wait to see our students thrive and grow in the coming year.
Wishing you all a safe, happy, and healthy holiday season, and a prosperous and fulfilling new year.
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
SWES Winter Spirit Week Dec.16-20 ❄️ Preparing for Winter WeatherWinter weather will be here before you know it! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor ActivitiesWe will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Green Team NexTrex Challenge Winter Special Education and 504 NewsletterThe latest issue of the FCPS Special Education and 504 Newsletter is available online. Topics in this issue include:
- Community Resources for Families of Students with Disabilities
- Save the Date: 2025 Family Summit
- SEL Screener Results
- New Accessibility Resources
- Adapted Physical Education and Recreation Program
- Why Some Students with Disabilities Stay in FCPS Until Age 22
- VR Programs Supports Out-of-State Post Secondary Schools
- Executive Functioning Webinars
- Early Literacy Resources
- ESY and Assessment Webinar
- COVID-19 Compensatory Education: FCPS Service Delivery Options
Subscribe to the Special Education and 504 Newsletter.
Weekly Family ResourceJoin us for a virtual FCPS Family Math Week during the week of January 13 - January 17, 2025. Join FCPS as we enjoy games and stories that delight all ages - all from the comfort of home - as we go for 3,000,000 family math minutes! More information can be found here: https://www.mindresearch.org/fcps-math-week
The Positivity ProjectWhen we return in January, our school community will focus on the character strength of optimism.
Optimism represents a state of hopefulness and
confidence about the future (both short and long term). People with this strength are future oriented. They have a positive vision of what the future holds and maintain confidence that they will get there. They keep a positive attitude despite setbacks and often find ways to convert what seems like an obstacle into a stepping-stone to achieve their goals.
To practice and encourage this character strength at home, please visit the Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families. There, you can watch a video, read a quote, and discuss three questions together.
Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary SchoolsThe Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed three hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email [email protected].
Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch- Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office.
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.
- Report directly to the cafeteria.
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.
- Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children due to safety protocols and allergies.
As an administrative team and school, 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.
AttendanceOur goal is to partner with families to help minimize the number of days students are absent. Getting your student into the habit of daily attendance helps reduce stress and makes it easier to connect with friends and teachers. We understand that each year presents different extenuating circumstances that lead to missed days. However, we hope to increase communication in regards to absences to reduce impact on your child’s well-being. FCPS has created a Health Flyer for Parents indicating when a parent should keep their child home from school. Please review FCPS Attendance Policies and resources to encourage regular school attendance.
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE HERE. Families can also report absences by emailing [email protected] or calling 703-645-6666 before 10:00 a.m. each day.
Schoology/ParentVUEStudents, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system. Here is what you need to know:
You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to log in to Schoology.
- Use your SIS/ParentVUE login information to log in to Schoology. Look for the FCPS logo to make sure you are on the right login page.
- Learn more about Schoology
- Schoology Snippets (short videos on how to navigate Schoology)
- The Schoology Parent Resource Kit
- More information for families, including resetting passwords and to request technical support
- Students use their regular FCPS login information to log in. Student resources for Schoology
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You may also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44.
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 completed each new school year. Forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/frm. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This application must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- Dual Language Immersion Lottery Registration
- Be Among the First to Hear About Closings/Delays
- Fall 2024 Sports Champions
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Save the Date ⭐Winter Spirit Week⭐Monday, December 16 - Friday, December 20
⭐Winter Break⭐Monday, December 23 - Friday, January 3
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Parent Coffee⭐Monday, January 13, at 10:00 a.m. in the library
⭐PTA Meeting⭐Tuesday, January 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the library
⭐Inauguration Day/ MLK Day⭐Monday, January 20
(No school for students or staff)
⭐Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night⭐Thursday, January 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Kilmer M.S.
⭐End of Quarter⭐Tuesday, January 28 - 2 hour early release
⭐Teacher Work Day⭐Wednesday, January 29
(No school for students)
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