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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Winter Spirit Week

🌟 Dining for Dollars

🌟 Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

🌟 Lost & Found

🌟 🧼 Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

🌟 Girls on the Run

🌟 PTA Holiday Drive

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Change in Transportation Protocol

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

We hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break! Thank you to all of the parent chaperones who supported our students on their field trips this week! We are grateful for your partnership and support of these learning experiences.

We will be packing the next two weeks before Winter Break with plenty of learning and fun activities for everyone in the building. We are excited to have a Winter Spirit week during the week of December 11th. More information can be found below in the Wise Words. Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Winter Spirit Week Dining for Dollars Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities

Per the weather reports, the cold winds of winter are blowing in this week. Throughout the winter weather, FCPS and Shrevewood monitor the weather for very low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. At this time, it is our intention to have outdoor recess opportunities this week. 

Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and/or 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 our Social Worker, Heather Colby ([email protected]), can assist you. You can also call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. The multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and healthcare.

Lost & Found

Our lost and found collection is overflowing, and we need your help to make sure these items find their way home! Please stop by the cafeteria when you are here to claim any items that might belong to you. All items not collected before Winter Break will be donated.

🧼 Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and follow recommendations for when to keep them home due to illness. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.

Girls on the Run

The Shrevewood based Girls on the Run (GOTR) team is collecting winter coats to support the Providence District Winter Gear Drive until winter break.  Please feel free to send in gently used coats/vests and have your student(s) place them in the blue and white box (with gold lettering) right inside the main doors of the school building. We appreciate your support in helping keep our community warm this winter. Thank you to those who already donated.

A huge congrats to all the girls for successfully completing the GOTR 5K on Sunday, November 19. It was a great season. Also, keep your eyes out for announcements for the spring season.

PTA Holiday Drive

'Tis the season for giving, and what better way than to participate in the PTA Holiday Drive going on now through December 8th! There will be a bin in front of the school for donations. You also can donate via the Amazon wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/shrevewooddrive

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who joined us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts: Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for Full Time Services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

This week our school community 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.

Supporting other people when they struggle is a critical piece of being human. There are many different approaches to helping people who are struggling. These can include: listening while they describe an event and their feelings about it, taking action to help people in need, or simply just being there and sitting together in silence. Everyone faces tough days and needs support, and this support leads to a chain of prosocial behavior that makes us feel good about ourselves and our group.

To practice and encourage the character strength of supporting others with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Change in Transportation Protocol

If playdates are planned, the Shrevewood office team must receive notifications from the parents of all students involved.  Playdate notifications may be made via the online Change in Transportation Form or via an email sent to [email protected]. For any changes in transportation, please make sure to contact the office no later 3:00 pm.

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• How FCPS Announces Weather Closings
• Keeping Your Child Warm
• Social and Emotional Learning Screener Results

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

Save the Date ⭐Grades 3 & 4 Reading VGA⭐

Monday, December 4

⭐Grades 5 & 6 Reading VGA⭐

Wednesday, December 6

⭐Grades 3 & 4 Math VGA⭐

Tuesday, December 12

⭐Grades 5 & 6 Math VGA⭐

Wednesday, December 13

⭐Winter Spirit Week⭐

Monday, December 11 - Friday, December 15

⭐Winter Break (No School)⭐

Monday, December 18 - Monday, January 1

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, January 9

⭐Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday⭐ (No School)

Monday, January 15

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Lost & Found

🌟 🧼 Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

🌟 PTA Shrevewood Spirit Wear Sale

🌟 PTA Holiday Drive

🌟 Girls on the Run Winter Gear Drive

🌟 Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

🌟 2023-24 Shrevewood Employee Awards

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Change in Transportation Protocol

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

We have already had an incredible week at Shrevewood, and we still have our Mad Science Holidaze assembly to look forward to tomorrow! Thank you so much to all of the families and friends who joined us for our Thanksgiving lunch yesterday. It was heartwarming to see all of the smiles throughout the cafeteria. Thank you to all of our parent volunteers who helped make the event a great one! And thank you to the kindergarten and 1st grade families for your patience and flexibility as we worked through the delay to the start of our event. We appreciate you all. We have much to be thankful for each and every day!

We will not send out a Wise Words newsletter next week because of the Thanksgiving holiday break. As a reminder, Schools and offices will be closed Wednesday, November 22, through Friday, November 24. Classes will resume on Monday, November 27. We wish you and your family a joy filled time together!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Lost & Found

Our lost and found collection is overflowing, and we need your help to make sure these items find their way home! Please stop by the cafeteria when you are here for the Book Fair to claim any items that might belong to you. All items not collected before Winter Break will be donated.

🧼 Staying Healthy This Cold/Flu Season

Cases of RSV, the flu, and other viruses often rise this time of year. It is important for students to wash their hands regularly and cover their coughs and sneezes. Please monitor your child’s health daily and follow recommendations for when to keep them home due to illness. Visit FCPS' Health and Safety Guidance webpage for more tips.

PTA Shrevewood Spirit Wear Sale

Get your Shrevewood merch in time for the holidays! Our online spirit wear store is open until noon on 11/29 - order now!

PTA Holiday Drive

'Tis the season for giving, and what better way than to participate in the PTA Holiday Drive going on now through December 8th! There will be a bin in front of the school for donations. You also can donate via the Amazon wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/shrevewooddrive

Girls on the Run Winter Gear Drive

The Shrevewood based Girls on the Run (GOTR) team is collecting winter coats to support the Providence District Winter Gear Drive.  Please feel free to send in gently used coats/vests and have your student(s) place them in the blue and white box (with gold lettering) right inside the main doors of the school building.  We appreciate your support in helping keep our community warm this winter.  

A special good luck to all of our Girls running in the GOTR 5K this Sunday. Also, keep your eyes out for announcements regarding the GOTR spring season.  

Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

The Fall Book Fair is coming!  November 20 and 21 are browsing days for students only, and we will begin sales after the Thanksgiving Break from November 27-December 1.  Volunteers will be needed, and the link to sign up is here:  https://bit.ly/2023bfvolunteer.   E-Wallets are the preferred method of payment.  More details will be coming home in students’ folders this week.  

Contact Mrs. Adams in the library for more information: [email protected]

Each year FCPS strives to recognize outstanding staff throughout the county. This is an opportunity to recognize staff in any and all capacities. Both staff and community members can nominate Shrevewood Staff. You do not need to nominate for all categories. To submit a nomination for a Shrevewood Outstanding Employee please complete your nomination through this Google Form by November 17. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category listed in the form.

If you have any questions, contact Kimberly Adams ([email protected]) or Coreen Pinkerton ([email protected]).

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who joined us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts: Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for Full Time Services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

With next week being a short week, we will continue to focus on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.

Gratitude is the quality of expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion, because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”

Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness, and optimism. And, the great thing about gratitude is that it can be intentionally cultivated. Numerous studies have concluded that gratitude is like a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets -- and the more you’re able to reap its benefits.

To practice and encourage the character strength of gratitude with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Change in Transportation Protocol

If playdates are planned, the Shrevewood office team must receive notifications from the parents of all students involved.  Playdate notifications may be made via the online Change in Transportation Form or via an email sent to [email protected]. For any changes in transportation, please make sure to contact the office no later 3:00 pm.

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Student Food Show
• Veterans Day Celebrations
• State Music Honors

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

Save the Date ⭐Mad Science Fall Assembly⭐

Friday, November 17

⭐Book Fair⭐

Monday, November 20 - Friday, December 1

⭐Thanksgiving Break (No School)⭐

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24

⭐Winter Break (No School)⭐

Monday, December 18 - Monday, January 1

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, January 9

⭐Martin Luther King Jr.'s Holiday⭐ (No School)

Monday, January 15

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Armchair Fundraiser Ending!

🌟 PTA Holiday Drive

🌟 Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

🌟 Change in Transportation Protocol

🌟 Thanksgiving Lunch

🌟 2023-24 Shrevewood Employee Awards

🌟 Picture Retakes – November 13th

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 Impact Aid

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

As we approach Veterans Day tomorrow, we want to take a moment to express our deep gratitude to the brave individuals who have served and continue to serve our country. Veterans Day is a time to honor the sacrifices made by these heroes and to reflect on the freedoms we enjoy because of their dedication and courage. To our Shrevewood families who have veterans among them, we extend a heartfelt thank you for the sacrifices you and your loved ones have made.

This week is National School Psychologists Week. Thank you to our amazing school psychologist, Betty Zemichael, for all she does to support our students and families. 

The 2nd quarter is off to a very strong start and we are looking forward to a full week of school with our students next week!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Armchair Fundraiser Ending!

The Armchair Fundraiser is coming to a close this week and we're 75% of our way to our goal! Please consider donating. Gifts will fund an additional assembly, field trips, staff appreciation events, and a Shrevewood t-shirt for every teacher!

Learn more and donate here: https://shrevewoodes.memberhub.com/w/armchair

PTA Holiday Drive

'Tis the season for giving, and what better way than to participate in the PTA Holiday Drive going on now through December 8th! There will be a bin in front of the school for donations. You also can donate via the Amazon wishlist: https://tinyurl.com/shrevewooddrive

Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

The Fall Book Fair is coming!  November 20 and 21 are browsing days for students only, and we will begin sales after the Thanksgiving Break from November 27-December 1.  Volunteers will be needed, and the link to sign up is here:  https://bit.ly/2023bfvolunteer.   E-Wallets are the preferred method of payment.  More details will be coming home in students’ folders next week.  

Contact Mrs. Adams in the library for more information: [email protected]

Change in Transportation Protocol

If playdates are planned, the Shrevewood office team must receive notifications from the parents of all students involved.  Playdate notifications may be made via the online Change in Transportation Form or via an email sent to [email protected]. For any changes in transportation, please make sure to contact the office no later 3:00 pm.

Thanksgiving Lunch

Student meals are $3.25, additional meals for any family members attending can be purchased for $4.75.

Student meals will be charged to student accounts. Please make sure your child has money on their MySchoolBucks lunch account. Families can pay for their meal ($4.75) with cash or check. We are not able to charge guest meals to the student account. Exact change or a check will be required for purchasing a family member meal.

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this link. 

Volunteers will be helping with visitor check-in and meal serving.  Do not sign up during your child’s lunch block. 

Each year FCPS strives to recognize outstanding staff throughout the county. This is an opportunity to recognize staff in any and all capacities. Both staff and community members can nominate Shrevewood Staff. You do not need to nominate for all categories. To submit a nomination for a Shrevewood Outstanding Employee please complete your nomination through this Google Form by November 17. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category listed in the form.

If you have any questions, contact Kimberly Adams ([email protected]) or Coreen Pinkerton ([email protected]).

Picture Retakes - November 13th

If your student was absent or if you purchased an original photo day package and want a retake, your student can retake their photo on Monday, November 13th. Students will need to return their package to the photographer during their session. Legacy will automatically order a package with their retake image.

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who joined us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts. Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for full time services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

Impact Aid

The Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.

The survey will be made available to FCPS families online through Parent Vue beginning October 16, 2023.

After that, families who have not completed the survey will have a printed copy sent home with each child after October 31st and due back by November 17, 2023.

If you are in need of a Parent Vue account, please reach out to Sebastian Brennan, [email protected].

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Gratitude. Gratitude means you are aware of and thankful for good things that happen.

Gratitude is the quality of feelings and expressing thankfulness and appreciation. It is an affirmation that there is goodness in other people and the world and that we have received that goodness. People with the strength of gratitude have a readiness to show appreciation for kindness and also to return kindness. A leading expert, Robert Emmons, calls gratitude a “relationship-strengthening emotion because it requires us to see how we’ve been supported and affirmed by other people.”

Out of all 24 character strengths, gratitude is the single best predictor of individual well-being. It is correlated with increased energy, empathy, happiness and optimism. And, the great thing about gratitude is that it can be intentionally cultivated. Numerous studies have concluded that gratitude is like a muscle. The more you practice it, the stronger it gets -- and the more you’re able to reap its benefits.

To practice and encourage the character strength of gratitude with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• 2023 School Bond Referendum Passed
• Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars
• SAT/PSAT School Day Scores

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

Save the Date ⭐Picture Retakes⭐

Monday, November 13

⭐3rd Grade Field Trip⭐

Tuesday, November 14

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, November 14

⭐Thanksgiving Lunch⭐

Wednesday, November 15

⭐Mad Science Fall Assembly⭐

Friday, November 17

⭐Book Fair⭐

Monday, November 20 - Friday, December 1

⭐Thanksgiving Break (No School)⭐

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24

 

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

🌟 Change in Transportation Protocol

🌟 Thanksgiving Lunch

🌟 2023-24 Shrevewood Employee Awards

🌟 Picture Retakes – November 13th

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 Calling Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

🌟 National Family Engagement Month

🌟 Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources

🌟 Shrevewood Spirit - New Student T-Shirts

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 Armchair Fundraiser Extension to 11/8

🌟 Impact Aid

🌟 Marshall Pyramid Fall Candy Drive

🌟 Conversing with Teens about Substance Use

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

The Thanksgiving lunch schedule had to be shifted, and all grade levels are now scheduled to eat 30 minutes earlier than what was originally scheduled. The fully updated schedule can be found below within the newsletter.

Don’t forget that November 6 and 7 are student holidays, and there will be no school for students. Also, tomorrow is an early release day. Shrevewood dismissal is at 2:05 p.m. Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Sunday!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Shrevewood Fall Book Fair! November 20-December 1

The Fall Book Fair is coming!  November 20 and 21 are browsing days for students only, and we will begin sales after the Thanksgiving Break from November 27-December 1.  Volunteers will be needed, and the link to sign up is here:  https://bit.ly/2023bfvolunteer.   E-Wallets are the preferred method of payment.  More details will be coming home in students’ folders next week.  

Contact Mrs. Adams in the library for more information: [email protected]

Change in Transportation Protocol

If playdates are planned, the Shrevewood office team must receive notifications from the parents of all students involved.  Playdate notifications may be made via the online Change in Transportation Form or via an email sent to [email protected].

Thanksgiving Lunch

The Thanksgiving lunch schedule had to be shifted, and all grade levels are now scheduled to eat 30 minutes earlier than what was originally scheduled.

Student meals are $3.25, additional meals for any family members attending can be purchased for $4.75.

Student meals will be charged to student accounts. Please make sure your child has money on their MySchoolBucks lunch account. Families can pay for their meal ($4.75) with cash or check. We are not able to charge guest meals to the student account.

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this link. 

Volunteers will be helping with visitor check-in and meal serving.  Do not sign up during your child’s lunch block. 

Each year FCPS strives to recognize outstanding staff throughout the county. This is an opportunity to recognize staff in any and all capacities. Both staff and community members can nominate Shrevewood Staff. You do not need to nominate for all categories. To submit a nomination for a Shrevewood Outstanding Employee please complete your nomination through this Google Form by November 17. You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category listed in the form.

If you have any questions, contact Kimberly Adams ([email protected]) or Coreen Pinkerton ([email protected]).

Picture Retakes - November 13th

If your student was absent or if you purchased an original photo day package and want a retake, your student can retake their photo on Monday, November 13th. Students will need to return their package to the photographer during their session. Legacy will automatically order a package with their retake image.

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who joined us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts. Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for full time services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

Calling Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and we would love to welcome and celebrate our veterans that are connected to Shrevewood. If you have a veteran or active service member in your family, we want to welcome you to come and read to your child's classroom on Friday, November 10th. Extended family veteran or active service members are also welcome! If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this Google Form no later than Friday, November 3. Thank you for your service.

National Family Engagement Month

November is National Family Engagement Month! This month reminds us that families are children's first and most important teachers, advocates, and nurturers.  Over 35 years of research shows that the most effective way to increase student achievement is for families to be actively involved in their children's education. Family engagement is a shared responsibility between home, school, and the community. The importance of family engagement will be highlighted during the month of November as we celebrate and strengthen family-school partnerships together.

The Family and School Partnerships Office has provided suggested activities and resources for the Family Engagement Month for schools and families to celebrate this month together. Consider providing this calendar of ideas with families to try during November. Contact our office to learn how we can support your work in strengthening family and community engagement in your school.

Community Review of Elementary English Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources

Fairfax County Public Schools will adopt new Elementary School Language Arts Basal Instructional Resources for the 2024-2025 school year. A review committee composed of community members, administrators, and teachers met in August to review the state-approved Cycle I materials. The committee will re-convene in January to review the state-approved Cycle II instructional materials under consideration. Public review of the recommended materials is part of the process for selecting new resources. Please share the information included in this communication with school staff and community by November 13, 2023.

Elementary English Language Arts basal instructional resources may be accessed in person and online from November 15, 2023, until noon on December 15, 2023. Digital materials for public review and comment will be available on the Elementary Language Arts Basal Resource Review website. Those reviewing instructional materials may complete an electronic comment sheet that will be available on the website during the review period.

Hard copies of instructional materials will be available for review at:

Pimmit Hills Center, Room 207 7510 Lisle Avenue Falls Church, VA 22043 

Materials may be reviewed at Pimmit Hills Center Monday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors should enter through door #4 and check in at the main office or with the building coordinator on duty.

All community feedback will be shared with the review committee and with School Board members before the vote at the School Board regular meeting.

Shrevewood Spirit - New Student T-Shirts

A message from the PTA: 

We hope all of your students have received their new Shrevewood t-shirts. If not, please email your student's teacher. This year for the first time ever our PTA had the privilege of providing every Wise Owl with their own Shrevewood t-shirt for the duration of their Shrevewood tenure. For the younger students, the sizes are much bigger than their current size, because they will need to use them for a few years. Unfortunately, the PTA likely will not be able to provide new t-shirts each year. We hope your student(s) enjoy wearing their new gear with Owl Pride.

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

Armchair Fundraiser Extension to 11/8

The PTA is feeling the post-Halloween blues, so we're going to lose the blues by giving ourselves another week to reach our goal and see Mr. DeSmyter with blue hair! This means more raffle prizes for students too! There will be another drawing this Friday and our final one next week once we've wrapped up the fundraiser. Check out our current stats and donate here.

Impact Aid

The Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.

The survey will be made available to FCPS families online through Parent Vue beginning October 16, 2023.

After that, families who have not completed the survey will have a printed copy sent home with each child after October 31st and due back by November 17, 2023.

If you are in need of a Parent Vue account, please reach out to Sebastian Brennan, [email protected].

Marshall Pyramid Fall Candy Drive Conversing with Teens about Substance Use

Within this society’s culture sometimes we avoid talking about topics that make us uncomfortable but can be both lifesaving and changing, such as finances and drugs. Are there things that would have really made a difference in some of your experiences if known when younger, that can be shared with your teenager now? Here’s a few tips for talking about substance use and misuse with your teenager.

Avoid:

• Overgeneralizations/horror stories
• Ex: “People who use drugs go to jail and end up homeless.” -That is not true for most people.
• Sharing about how you used to do drugs
• Ex: “I smoked in high school, so I understand wanting to experiment.” - The THC content in marijuana is much higher than when you may have used.
• Having loose boundaries
• Ex: “It’s okay if you do it at home, but not anywhere else.” -This creates a gray area and demonstrates an acceptance for not following rules and established boundaries.

Tips:

• Have a united front or if alone be consistent.
• Both parents need to communicate the same message. No good cop, bad cop.
• Recognize addiction in your family.
• Speak the unspoken. Share information that could help your teen make an informed decision about “playing with fire” since they’re genetically predisposed.
• Set a desired outcome for the conversation.
• What do you want your teen to understand before you start the conversation?
• Focus on their health as important and a concern versus behavior.
• Avoid finger pointing literally and figuratively.
• Set firm expectations & boundaries
• Clearly explain what is and isn’t acceptable for your household and the associated consequences.
• Keep a “cool head”
• Withhold judgment
• Be direct
• Be prepared for your teen’s reaction.

Resources:

Helpful Info to Quit Vaping: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/free-e-cigarette-quit-program

FCPS video on Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs: https://dl.ebmcdn.net/fcps/courses/ATODParentPresentationRequired103119b/story_html5.html

Knowing the signs of Substance Abuse:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VWGxTZrpCU

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

For further information & support:

Ally Jacobi, MSW

Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist

[email protected]

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

We are excited to be ready to paint the Blacktop near the playground with some new and exciting games and activities for all kids to enjoy! We have the stencils and paint---now we need YOU! Put on your painting clothes and come over to spend a couple hours painting with us on November 6 or 7. Middle and High school volunteers are welcome but we ask that they be accompanied by a parent (1 adult for no more than 3 volunteers) to help guide their work.

Head to this Sign Up Genius and spread the word! Please note that we will communicate any weather related challenges via email to any volunteers registered via the Sign Up Genius. 

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Bravery. Bravery means you act with mental, moral, or physical strength even when you know things are difficult or scary.

Bravery refers to voluntary (not coerced) action in the face of a dangerous circumstance. This strength involves judgement; the brave person must have an understanding of the risks and consequences involved in acting. According to Socrates and Plato, forethought separates acts of valor from acts of rashness. This means that bravery isn’t simply fearlessness, but instead the overcoming of fear.

Overcoming fears is critically important in individual development, as it allows the person to do more and become more. A person can be brave every single day. For example, some people with social anxiety are brave just by leaving their house and talking with people. On a physical level, bravery allows us to overcome fears, such as swimming or playing a sport. And, on a moral level, doing what we know to be right, despite the risks, gives us the sense that we are acting on behalf of a larger purpose.

To practice and encourage the character strength of bravery with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Return Your Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Provide Feedback on FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) 
• National Family Engagement Month

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

Save the Date ⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

⭐School Planning Day & Teacher Work Day⭐

Monday, November 6 & 7 (No school for students)

⭐Picture Retakes⭐

Monday, November 13

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, November 14

⭐Thanksgiving Lunch⭐

Wednesday, November 15

⭐Mad Science Fall Assembly⭐

Friday, November 17

⭐Thanksgiving Break (No School)⭐

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24

 

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Assessment Results

🌟 Thanksgiving Lunch

🌟 Picture Retakes – November 13th

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 Calling Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

🌟 Book Character Day – October 31st

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 Armchair Fundraiser Update

🌟 Impact Aid

🌟 Marshall Pyramid Fall Candy Drive

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Dear Shrevewood Families,

This has been another wonderful week filled with engaging lessons within each classroom, fun field trips, and the excitement of possibly dying my hair blue for our students. Our Thanksgiving Day lunch is back by popular demand. We are extremely excited to welcome our families to eat lunch with their child on November 15.  If you have not done so already, please RSVP for our Thanksgiving Day lunch. The details to the event are below.

Book Character Day is coming up next week.  Students can come to school dressed as their favorite book character on October 31.  This is always such a fun day for our staff and students. They get to enjoy fun activities in their classrooms and enjoy the staff dressing up as well. We will send out some pictures next week!

Dia de los Muertos is an opportunity to remember and celebrate the lives of departed loved ones. Next Wednesday, November 1, and Thursday, November 2, are observance days in the FCPS calendar this year. Floris hopes everyone who celebrates finds peace and happiness.

Next Friday, November 3, is the last day of the first quarter and a two-hour early release for all FCPS students. Shrevewood dismissal is at 2:05 p.m. that day. 

Have a wonderful warm weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Assessment Results

FCPS will be sharing fall testing report with families:

• iReady results for grades 1-6 will be posted in SIS ParentVUE in late October 
• VGA results for grades 3-6 will be sent via U.S. Mail by the end of November
• VKRP results for Kindergarten will be sent via U.S. Mail in early December 

Thanksgiving Lunch

Please RSVP by Friday, 10/27 using this link.

Student meals are $3.25, additional meals for any family members attending can be purchased for $4.75.

CORRECTION: Student meals will be charged to student accounts. Please make sure your child has money on their MySchoolBucks lunch account. Families can pay for their meal ($4.75) with cash or check. We are not able to charge guest meals to the student account.

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using this link. 

Volunteers will be helping with visitor check-in and meal serving.  Do not sign up during your child’s lunch block. 

Picture Retakes - November 13th

If your student was absent or if you purchased an original photo day package and want a retake, your student can retake their photo on Monday, November 13th. Students will need to return their package to the photographer during their session. Legacy will automatically order a package with their retake image.

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who joined us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts. Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for full time services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

Calling Veterans and Active Duty Military Members

Veterans Day is right around the corner, and we would love to welcome and celebrate our veterans that are connected to Shrevewood. If you have a veteran or active service member in your family, we want to welcome you to come and read to your child's classroom on Friday, November 10th. Extended family veteran or active service members are also welcome! If you are interested in participating, please sign up using this Google Form no later than Friday, November 3. Thank you for your service.

Book Character Day - October 31st

Students are welcome to dress up as their favorite book character on Tuesday, October 31st. For safety reasons, students cannot wear masks or bring props with their costume.

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

Armchair Fundraiser Update Impact Aid

The Impact Aid programs and grants are designed to assist local school districts that enroll federally connected students.

The survey will be made available to FCPS families online through Parent Vue beginning October 16, 2023.

After that, families who have not completed the survey will have a printed copy sent home with each child after October 31st and due back by November 17, 2023.

If you are in need of a Parent Vue account, please reach out to Sebastian Brennan, [email protected].

Marshall Pyramid Fall Candy Drive 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

We are excited to be ready to paint the Blacktop near the playground with some new and exciting games and activities for all kids to enjoy! We have the stencils and paint---now we need YOU! Put on your painting clothes and come over to spend a couple hours painting with us on November 6 or 7. Middle and High school volunteers are welcome but we ask that they be accompanied by a parent (1 adult for no more than 3 volunteers) to help guide their work.

Head to this Sign Up Genius and spread the word! Please note that we will communicate any weather related challenges via email to any volunteers registered via the Sign Up Genius. 

This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Knowing That My Words and Actions Affect Others. Everything that you say and do can affect others -- and your relationships with them.

Everything we do, say, text, tweet, snap, or post can positively or negatively impact other people. Our words and our actions are our choices to make, but they can have ripple effects long after we make them. Words and actions have the power to lift others up or tear them down, but our words and actions also impact ourselves. When a group is comprised of individuals who are thoughtful about their words and actions -- individuals who show respect and consideration for the people around them -- we’re likely to have a happier and healthier culture.

To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Results from Fairfax County Youth Survey
• Become a Tutor! 
• End of First Quarter

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

Save the Date ⭐Book Character Day⭐

Tuesday, October 31

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

⭐School Planning Day & Teacher Work Day⭐

Monday, November 6 & 7 (No school for students)

⭐Picture Retakes⭐

Monday, November 13

⭐Thanksgiving Lunch⭐

Wednesday, November 15

⭐Mad Science Fall Assembly⭐

Friday, November 17

⭐Thanksgiving Break (No School)⭐

Wednesday, November 22 - Friday, November 24

 

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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Attendance: 703-645-6666 | Web | Twitter

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 AAP Information & Referrals

🌟 Book Character Day – October 31st

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 Armchair Fundraiser Update

🌟 National Bullying Awareness Month

🌟 Portrait of a Graduate Across SWES!

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We have had a event filled week here at Shrevewood! It was great to see so many parents yesterday at our AAP Parent Information Sessions, as well as all of the parent chaperones today for our 4th and 6th grade field trips! We appreciate your support.

Our School Improvement and Innovation Plan has been posted to the Shrevewood site. We will monitor and report on the progress of these goals with our staff and community quarterly. Have a great Friday and weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

AAP Information & Referrals

Thank you to the families who join us for the AAP Parent Information Sessions on October 18.  If you were unable to come to one of the sessions, you may access the information presented in the slides linked here. Slides in Spanish are available in two parts. Spanish part 1 and Spanish part 2.

You may use this link to locate all AAP Forms, including translated referrals for Spanish, Farci, Korean, Chinese, Urdu, and Vietnamese. We have the English forms linked below for easy access.

Here is the AAP Full Time Services Referral Form. The Parent Questionnaire is only necessary when referring for Full Time Services.  Only students in 2nd-7th grade may be referred for full time services. AAP Full Time Services referrals are due to April Done no later than December 15th. 

Students in K-6th may be referred for Subject Specific Differentiated Services and Part Time Services designated referral form.   

Finally, you will also find the AAP Program of Services Chart.  This chart provides an overview of the services provided.

If you have further questions about any of this information, please contact April Done at [email protected].

Book Character Day - October 31st

Students are welcome to dress up as their favorite book character on Tuesday, October 31st. For safety reasons, students cannot wear masks or bring props with their costume.

Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

Armchair Fundraiser Update National Bullying Awareness Month

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Our counselors are focusing their classroom lessons this month around bullying and the role of the bystander. If your child reports being bullied, here are the recommended steps to follow.

PORTRAIT of a GRADUATE Across SWES!

Here you will see the selected Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes selected by each SWES grade level.  The grade levels also noted the skills they will intentionally integrate in preparation for Presentations of Learning (POL) at the end of the year.  The POL is a small group conversation that each student will participate in with their teacher.  In this conversation, the student will share their personal growth in one or more skills and reference the evidence they collected throughout the year to prove that growth.  They will also share why that growth matters!

Look for these attributes & skills visible inside classrooms and within the hallways of Shrevewood!  We hope you will also look for ways to connect some of your home conversations to these attributes and skills. 

In the spring, we will have an evening school-wide event to Celebrate our Learning in these attributes and skills.  Stay tuned for those details later in the year. 

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

Want to help spruce up where your student plays outside every day?

We are excited to be ready to paint the Blacktop near the playground with some new and exciting games and activities for all kids to enjoy! We have the stencils and paint---now we need YOU! Put on your painting clothes and come over to spend a couple hours painting with us on November 6 or 7. Middle and High school volunteers are welcome but we ask that they be accompanied by a parent (1 adult for no more than 3 volunteers) to help guide their work.

Head to this Sign Up Genius and spread the word! Please note that we will communicate any weather related challenges via email to any volunteers registered via the Sign Up Genius. 

Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Creativity. Creativity means you come up with new and original ways to think about and do things.

Creative people can look at the world in original ways. They are open to new experiences, and have an imaginative and independent thought process. They generate lots of different ideas and can pursue them with energy and enthusiasm. Creativity is a process that takes courage. Anytime you share your original ideas with the world, you risk being criticized or even ostracized.

On a group level, creativity is vital. It helps us solve seemingly impossible problems, create something we never knew we wanted, or simply see the world in a new way. Technological examples include the printing press, refrigeration, electricity, automobiles, and the internet. Just think of what we’d be missing without Renaissance art, Enlightenment thinking, Harlem Renaissance jazz, or hip-hop emerging from the South Bronx in the 1970s and 80s.

To practice and encourage the character strength of creativity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Federal Impact Aid Survey
• Calendar Update for March 5 Presidential Primary
• Newsletter for Military Families

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

Save the Date ⭐1st Grade Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 26

National Zoo

⭐Mr. Mitchell & Ms. Dollar's Class Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 26

Cox Farm

⭐Book Character Day⭐

Tuesday, October 31

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

⭐School Planning Day & Teacher Work Day⭐

Monday, November 6 & 7 (No school for students)

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 AAP Parent Information Sessions

🌟 Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch

🌟 National Bullying Awareness Month

🌟 Portrait of a Graduate Across SWES!

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Shrevewood Clothing Drive

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

As we approach the end of the 1st quarter in the next few weeks, we want to remind you about our upcoming parent-teacher conferences. These conferences provide a valuable opportunity for our teachers to discuss your child's progress, share insights, and collaborate with you to ensure their continued success. Teachers will be reaching out, if they have not done so already, to schedule conferences starting on October 23rd. We believe that a strong parent-teacher partnership is vital in supporting your child's education. We look forward to your participation in the upcoming conferences and to working together to help your child achieve their full potential.

In our PTA meeting this week, we had the opportunity to share our School Improvement and Innovation goals which are focused around reading, math, and access and opportunity. We are in process of getting them posted to our school website and will share the specifics when we do so. As a school team, we will continue to reevaluate these goals and share our progress at the end of each quarter with our community.

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

AAP Parent Information Sessions Procedures when you come to join your children for lunch:

• Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office. 
• Using a government issued photo ID, you must sign-in and receive a visitor sticker. 
• Please ensure you are wearing the visitor sticker at all times. 
• Report directly to the cafeteria. 
• Enjoy lunch with your children. 
• Return to the main office to check-out using your sticker. 
• Lunch visitors should not go to the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue for our students. 
• We ask that you not bring fast food for lunch. 
• Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children, due to safety protocols and allergies.

National Bullying Awareness Month

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Our counselors are focusing their classroom lessons this month around bullying and the role of the bystander. If your child reports being bullied, here are the recommended steps to follow.

PORTRAIT of a GRADUATE Across SWES!

Here you will see the selected Portrait of a Graduate (POG) attributes selected by each SWES grade level.  The grade levels also noted the skills they will intentionally integrate in preparation for Presentations of Learning (POL) at the end of the year.  The POL is a small group conversation that each student will participate in with their teacher.  In this conversation, the student will share their personal growth in one or more skills and reference the evidence they collected throughout the year to prove that growth.  They will also share why that growth matters!

Look for these attributes & skills visible inside classrooms and within the hallways of Shrevewood!  We hope you will also look for ways to connect some of your home conversations to these attributes and skills. 

In the spring, we will have an evening school-wide event to Celebrate our Learning in these attributes and skills.  Stay tuned for those details later in the year. 

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Shrevewood Clothing Drive Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Integrity. Integrity means you are honest and speak the truth. You present yourself genuinely and sincerely.

Integrity is doing the right thing when nobody is watching. People with integrity practice what they preach and maintain a consistent pattern of behavior aligned with their values. They have the courage not to follow the crowd if it means going against their beliefs. Integrity is closely aligned with the terms of honesty and authenticity. People with integrity tell the truth and have alignment in their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Integrity is vital to individual growth. It is correlated with a multitude of psychological well-being measures. Harmony in your feelings, thoughts, and actions makes you better able to personally grow and achieve goals. Authenticity and a lack of pretense make you more likable and trusted by others, meaning your relationships will benefit.

To practice and encourage the character strength of integrity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• New School Lunch Menu Options
• Know FCPS’ Security Terms
• National Bullying Prevention Month 

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

Save the Date ⭐2nd Grade CogAT Testing⭐

Monday, October 16 - Wednesday, October 18

⭐AAP Parent Information Sessions⭐

Wednesday, October 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

⭐4th Grade Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 19

National Symphony Orchestra at The Kennedy Center

⭐6th Grade Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 19

Udvar-Hazy Air & Space Museum

⭐1st Grade Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 26

National Zoo

⭐Mr. Mitchell & Ms. Dollar's Class Field Trip⭐

Thursday, October 26

Cox Farm

⭐Book Character Day⭐

Tuesday, October 31

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

⭐School Planning Day & Teacher Work Day⭐

Monday, November 6 & 7 (No school for students)

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 National Bullying Awareness Month

🌟 Solar Eclipse Resources

🌟 AAP Parent Information Sessions

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Shrevewood Clothing Drive

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message National Bullying Awareness Month

October is National Bullying Awareness Month. Our counselors are focusing their classroom lessons this month around bullying and the role of the bystander. If your child reports being bullied, here are the recommended steps to follow.

Solar Eclipse Resources

Here are some Solar Eclipse resources for your family, which include safe viewing practices. We hope everyone takes the opportunity to learn more about this extraordinary natural phenomenon.

AAP Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting two sessions on the same day.  Both sessions will be In-Person in the Shrevewood ES Cafeteria.  The sessions with both cover the Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services & Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process.

October 18, 2023, at 9:30-10:30a.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

October 18, 2023, at 6:00-7:00p.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact April Done - Shrevewood Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)

[email protected]

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Shrevewood Clothing Drive Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

This week our classrooms will use our Positivity Project meetings to spiral back and review previously taught character strengths.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• PSAT/SAT School Day
• Reading on Level by Third Grade
• Indigenous Peoples Day

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

Save the Date ⭐Indigenous Peoples' Day⭐

Monday, October 9 (No school for students, Teacher Workday)

⭐FLE Parent Preview Night⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

⭐AAP Parent Information Sessions⭐

Wednesday, October 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Picture Day

🌟 Advanced Academics News

🌟 AAP Parent Information Sessions

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 ✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due TOMORROW

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Clothing Drive

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Thank you to the parents who joined us for our first Parent Coffee of the school year to learn about social and emotional learning and supports here at Shrevewood. If you missed it, you can access the presentation here. We look forward to more Parent Coffee and community events coming up throughout the school year.

We will have our first spirit day of the year tomorrow with Pajama Day! We encourage our students and staff to dress in their school appropriate pajamas tomorrow. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Fall weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Picture Day! October 3rd

Our Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd. Below is the information about ordering photos. We will also send information home in today’s Thursday folder.

If your child is absent, there will be a make-up day on November 13th (note that the date on the flyer below for the make-up day is incorrect).

Advanced Academics News

Please see the AAP Fall Newsletter linked here.  The newsletter is in English & translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, & Vietnamese.

 AAP September 2023 Fall Newsletters

AAP Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting two sessions on the same day.  Both sessions will be In-Person in the Shrevewood ES Cafeteria.  The sessions with both cover the Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services & Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process.

October 18, 2023, at 9:30-10:30a.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

October 18, 2023, at 6:00-7:00p.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact April Done - Shrevewood Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)

[email protected]

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due TOMORROW

FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. 

Each year, we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.

Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Contact your school’s front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Shrevewood Clothing Drive Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

 

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Forgiveness.  Forgiveness means you forgive those who have done wrong and you accept that people make mistakes.

Forgiveness is the ability to move past being injured, and allow yourself to reconcile with the person who hurt you. Forgiveness can often be seen as a selfless act, but it also carries many benefits for those who practice it. Those who demonstrate forgiveness have the ability to move forward after someone has hurt them. Forgiveness is often rooted in the idea that all people are valuable and worthy of a second chance. Many who forgive have the ability to consider things from another’s perspective.

The ability to reconcile differences and move forward positively is a trait of any effective group. When people work together, conflict is inevitable. However, when people value each other’s contribution and believe in the group’s goal, they become more capable of moving past conflict toward genuinely positive behavior. A group member’s willingness to forgive imperfections of both other members and the group as a whole contributes to overall success.

To practice and encourage the character strength of forgiveness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote and talk about the answers to three questions.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health
• Attend Superintendent Reid’s Community Conversation
• Free COVID-19 Tests 

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

Save the Date ⭐Pajama Day⭐

Friday, September 29

⭐Picture Day⭐

Tuesday, October 3

⭐Indigenous Peoples' Day⭐

Monday, October 9 (No school for students, Teacher Workday)

⭐FLE Parent Preview Night⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

⭐AAP Parent Information Sessions⭐

Wednesday, October 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Parent Coffee

🌟 Picture Day

🌟 Blue Star Welcome Week

🌟 Yom Kippur — Schools and Offices Closed September 25

🌟 Advanced Academics News

🌟 AAP Parent Information Sessions

🌟 🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

🌟 ✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due September 29

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Clothing Drive

🌟 Dining for Dollars

🌟 Baroody Registration

🌟 Hispanic Heritage Month

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

It is hard to believe that we are finishing the fifth week of school already. There are not enough words to share our gratitude for how hard the Shrevewood staff are working to provide meaningful learning opportunities for our students each day. The smiles on the faces of our students say it best!

Next Thursday, we will host our first Parent Coffee of the school year. We look forward to the conversations as we partner together this year. Also, next Wednesday is our first Dining for Dollars event at Five Guys in Falls Church. Take the night off from cooking dinner and enjoy a dinner at Five Guys to help support our school. More details ono both of these events can be found below in the newsletter.

Please remember that Monday (9/25) is a holiday and all FCPS schools and offices are closed. May all in our Jewish community observing Yom Kippur have an easy and meaningful fast. 

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Parent Coffee

As we are in full swing in the new school year, please join Mr. DeSmyter, Mrs. Vandawalker, and members of our staff for coffee and conversation on Thursday, September 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Library. Our focus will be around supporting the social and emotional learning of all students, but we welcome additional questions around different topics as well. All parents and caregivers are welcome! As part of Blue Star Welcome Week, we also want to welcome and recognize our military affiliated families to our school community.

Picture Day! October 3rd

Our Picture Day is scheduled for Tuesday, October 3rd. Below is the information about ordering photos. We will also send information home in Thursday folders next week.

If your child is absent, there will be a make-up day on November 13th (note that the date on the flyer below for the make-up day is incorrect).

Blue Star Welcome Week

Every year, approximately 600,000 military-connected families—or roughly 33% of the All-Volunteer Force—relocate. Most of these families move to new duty stations, while some transition out of the military and others transition in. Most of these moves take place during the summer. While more than 70% of military families live off base in their local civilian communities, according to Blue Star Families' 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only 33% of military family respondents reported they felt a sense of belonging in their local community.

That’s why we’re declaring September 23rd through October 1st Blue Star Welcome Week! This exciting week is an opportunity for our community to welcome our military-connected families and show them our appreciation for their service. Learn more about how you can participate in Blue Star Welcome Week at bluestarwelcomeweek.org.

We plan to recognize students who are a part of a military family on the Morning News Show. If you are a military-connected family and would like your child to be recognized, please fill out this Google Form.

Yom Kippur — Schools and Offices Closed September 25

All FCPS schools and offices will be closed on Monday, September 25, for Yom Kippur, the holiest day in Judaism. Learn more about Yom Kippur on Brittanica.com. See the complete school year calendar.

Advanced Academics News

Please see the AAP Fall Newsletter linked here.  The newsletter is in English & translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, & Vietnamese.

 AAP September 2023 Fall Newsletters

AAP Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting two sessions on the same day.  Both sessions will be In-Person in the Shrevewood ES Cafeteria.  The sessions with both cover the Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services & Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process.

October 18, 2023, at 9:30-10:30a.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

October 18, 2023, at 6:00-7:00p.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact April Done - Shrevewood Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)

[email protected]

🤒 When a Student Should Stay Home From School

Whether students miss school because of illness or any other reason, missing school leads to learning loss.

Help your student succeed by encouraging them to attend as many days as possible, but do make sure your student stays home if they are sick. Visit FCPS’ website for information on when you should keep your child at home.

If your child has a chronic illness, please notify his/her teacher, so assistance can be provided if needed. Please contact us as soon as you know your child will be absent.

Read more about how families can help form good attendance habits.

✍️ Student Rights and Responsibilities Acknowledgement Due September 29

FCPS’ updated Student Rights and Responsibility (SR&R) booklet is available online and in SIS ParentVUE. The SR&R booklet explains expectations for student behavior, and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. 

Each year, we ask parents/caregivers to review and sign the SR&R. The SR&R will be visible upon logging in to SIS ParentVUE until the SR&R acknowledgment has been completed.

Signatures are due by Friday, September 29. Contact your school’s front office if you are having difficulty accessing the booklet. Visit the SIS ParentVUE Account Overview webpage for help logging in to your account.

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Shrevewood Clothing Drive Dining for Dollars Baroody Registration

We are excited to have Baroody Camps back at Shrevewood for the Fall 2023 session providing a variety of Enrichment Programs for your children. Take a look at the fall preview below. Click REGISTER HERE for more details, program descriptions, and where to register. Registration is open until Friday, 9/22 @11:59 p.m.

Hispanic Heritage Month

 

 

From September 15th to October 15th, FCPS recognizes and celebrates the histories and cultures of the members of our community who trace their heritage to Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Learn more about National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Fairfax Fiesta

Fairfax County's inaugural Hispanic Heritage Celebration, the Fairfax Fiesta, is taking place on Saturday, Sept. 23rd, from noon to 5 p.m., at the PARC at Tysons (8508 Leesburg Pike). The free event, presented by the Fairfax County Government and Celebrate Fairfax!, aims to provide an extraordinary experience for all ages and backgrounds. Learn more about Fairfax Fiesta.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Perspective. Perspective means you appreciate when people see things in different ways. You have the ability to understand the world from multiple points of view.

Perspective is also referred to as wisdom and is distinct from intelligence. People with this strength are sought out for advice because they see the big picture and can make sense of the world’s complexity. This strength of perspective gives individuals the ability to see to the heart of difficult matters and achieve clarity. Most importantly, they are honest and behave in an ethically consistent manner. 

Perspective helps an individual make sense of the world. It provides clarity on what matters and what does not. Being able to see things from multiple angles helps individuals remain calm and learn from mistakes; they are typically highly self-aware. Reflecting on their own feelings, thoughts, and motives helps them understand and empathize with other people. These individuals are strong listeners and ask great questions. Individuals with the strength of perspective help their group get through difficult or uncertain circumstances because they’re poised and can identify opportunities for success.

To practice and encourage the character strength of perspective with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Tips to Stay Healthy
• National Merit Semifinalists
• College and Career Fair

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

Save the Date ⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐

Monday, September 25

⭐Parent Coffee⭐

Thursday, September 28, 10:00 am

⭐Picture Day⭐

Tuesday, October 3

⭐Indigenous Peoples' Day⭐

Monday, October 9 (No school for students, Teacher Workday)

⭐FLE Parent Preview Night⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

⭐AAP Parent Information Sessions⭐

Wednesday, October 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Advanced Academics News

🌟 AAP Parent Information Sessions

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Dining for Dollars

🌟 Baroody Registration

🌟 Community Peers Preschool Programs

🌟 Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

🌟 Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

🌟 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

🌟 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Thank you to all of you who were able to attend our Back to School Night last night. We are proud of the work our students and staff are doing and hope you enjoyed the message our teachers shared. If you were unable to attend, your child's teacher will be sending out the presentation for you to review.

We also want to thank the PTA and all of the volunteers for putting on such a fun Back to School Picnic last Friday! Our students were dancing, laughing, and eating as much pizza and Kona Ice as they could.

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Advanced Academics News

Please see the AAP Fall Newsletter linked here.  The newsletter is in English & translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, & Vietnamese.

 AAP September 2023 Fall Newsletters

AAP Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting two sessions on the same day.  Both sessions will be In-Person in the Shrevewood ES Cafeteria.  The sessions with both cover the Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services & Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process.

October 18, 2023, at 9:30-10:30a.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

October 18, 2023, at 6:00-7:00p.m. - Shrevewood Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact April Done - Shrevewood Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)

[email protected]

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd., Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Dining for Dollars Baroody Registration

We are excited to have Baroody Camps back at Shrevewood for the Fall 2023 session providing a variety of Enrichment Programs for your children. Take a look at the fall preview below. Click REGISTER HERE for more details, program descriptions, and where to register. Registration is open until Friday, 9/22 @11:59 p.m.

Community Peers Preschool Program

Our neighboring elementary school, Stenwood, will have community peers in their preschool program later this fall. The early childhood special education staff members have been investigating the possible opportunities for the students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. This will involve teaching preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

The program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. The students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Feel free to contact Stenwood Principal Erica Riley,= at [email protected] for further explanation of the program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, September 15th.  Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in early October.  The goal is to have the students start in the class by the end of October.  If you know of anyone who may be interested, feel free to forward them this information. 

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.

Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program.  Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices.  If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, are available online for Elementary (K-6), Middle School (7-8), and High School (9-12).  Please fill in the opt-out form and return it to your child’s school prior to Family Life Education instruction.

Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology.  Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account.  Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media).  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.

Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or [email protected].

Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

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 when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

This week our school community will be focusing on the Other People Mindset of Being Present and Giving Others My Attention. This means when I’m with other people, I’m present and give them my full attention.

This element of the Other People Mindset is so important today due to the increasing number of distractions vying for our time and attention. Phone calls, text messages, emails, social media notifications all have the dangerous capacity to pull us away from the present moment and, what’s most important -- our relationships with other people.

Just like plants need sunlight to grow, our relationships need attention. If we don’t give our attention to the people we’re building relationships with -- whether family members, close friends, or even distant colleagues -- we can’t build those relationships. It’s vitally important that we pick our heads up from our cell phones and truly listen to other people when they’re talking. A positive culture is built on positive relationships -- and we can’t build positive relationships without attention.

To practice and encourage the character strength of being present and giveg others my attention with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights, and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can 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://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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Tips to Stay Healthy
• National Merit Semifinalists
• College and Career Fair

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

Save the Date ⭐Grades 3 & 4 Math VGA⭐

Tuesday, September 19

⭐Grades 5 & 6 Math VGA⭐

Wednesday, September 20

⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐

Monday, September 25

⭐Indigenous Peoples' Day⭐

Monday, October 9 (No school for students, Teacher Workday)

⭐FLE Parent Preview Night⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 6:00 p.m.

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, October 10, 7:00 p.m.

⭐AAP Parent Information Sessions⭐

Wednesday, October 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m. or 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

⭐End of Quarter and 2 Hour Early Release⭐

Friday, November 3

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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

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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Advanced Academics News

🌟 STEM Opportunity for Families

🌟 Back to School Night

🌟 First PTA Meeting

🌟 Community Peers Preschool Programs

🌟 Talking Points App

🌟 Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

🌟 Back-to-School Picnic | Friday, September 8th

🌟 Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

🌟 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

🌟 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

While it is a short week, we have been busy here! Our students and teachers are settling into their routines and prcedures and teachers are actively engaged in delivering high quality instruction.. We are proud of the work and learning that we see all throughout the building.

We have a number of exciting events coming up over the next week including the PTA back to school picnic, our first PTA meeting, and Back to School Night! You can find more information below about each of these events. We look forward to seeing you all soon! 

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Advanced Academics News

Please see the AAP Fall Newsletter linked here.  The newsletter is in English & translated into Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, & Vietnamese.

 AAP September 2023 Fall Newsletters

Coming Soon!  AAP Parent Information Sessions

We will be hosting two sessions on the same day.  Both sessions will be In-Person in the Shrevewood ES Cafeteria.  The sessions with both cover the Introduction to AAP & Continuum of Available Services & Understanding the Full Time AAP Screening Process.

October 18, 2023 at 9:30-10:30am - Shrevewood Cafeteria

October 18, 2023 at 6:00-7:00pm - Shrevewood Cafeteria

We look forward to seeing you there!

Questions?  Contact April Done - Shrevewood Advanced Academic Resource Teacher (AART)

[email protected]

STEM Opportunity for Families

Students are invited to participate in STEM FEST, Saturday, October 14, at South County High School

Participate in STEM FEST: Students in kindergarten through eighth grade can participate in robotics demonstrations, coding experiments, and other activities. High school students are invited to volunteer. Visit the STEAMOLOGY website for more information. 

• Audience:  K-8 Students and families
• Date/Time: Saturday, October 14, 2023; 11:30 am - 3:00 pm.
• Location: South County High School, 8501 Silverbrook Rd, Lorton, VA 22079
• Student Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmXMZeJjjtlUwom7xowwo5Fa5hyoHgs3CwBf6s2puTCno5qg/viewform  

Volunteer Information: Visit the STEAMOLOGY website

Back to School Night

We look forward to welcoming our parents/guardians on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 pm for our Back to School Night. This is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about classroom routines and the grade level curriculum. The schedule for the evening is listed below:

• 6:00-6:40 Session 1 in classroom or visit the Specialists in the cafeteria
• 6:40-6:50 Transition time, visit and meet the Specialists in the cafeteria
• 6:50-7:30 Session 2 in classroom or visit the Specialists in the cafeteria

First PTA Meeting

Our first PTA Meeting of the 2023-24 school year will be Tuesday, September 12, at 7 pm in the Shrevewood cafeteria. Zoom links are posted prior to meetings on the PTA website. We are excited to see you there and to kick off the new school year!

Community Peers Preschool Program

Our neighboring elementary school, Stenwood will have community peers in our preschool program later this fall. The early childhood special education staff members have been investigating the possible opportunities for the students to participate in integration activities with typically developing peers. This will involve teaching preschoolers with delays and without delays in the same classroom. It can provide young children with a more stimulating environment, teach skills for coping with different situations, and provide the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills. 

The program will invite a limited number of community preschoolers (2 per class), who are ages 3.5 (by September 30th) to 5 years, to participate in our daily preschool activities.

The children from the community will have the opportunity to make new friends and share experiences with current early childhood special education students. The students will, in turn, benefit from being with community peers who can model appropriate language, motor, and social skills.

All children learn through their play. Intellectual growth occurs in a social context, influenced strongly by the quality of social interactions. The goal of this program is to encourage active learning and promote social interaction and acceptance through shared experiences between the community children and our preschoolers with special needs.  Feel free to contact Stenwood Principal Erica Riley, [email protected] for further explanation of the program.

If you are interested in having your child considered for this opportunity, please complete the Community Peers Preschool Program Interest and Information Form by Friday, September 15th.  Stenwood will host a playdate for interested students in early October.  The goal is to have the students start in the class by the end of October.  If you know of anyone who may be interested, feel free to forward them this information. 

Talking Points App

How can I switch from the Family App back to SMS text messages?

Click HERE to learn how to make the switch!

Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

This year, the PTA will provide a free Shrevewood t-shirt for every student. If you did not sign up for a t-shirt at Open House, please use the online order form.

Back-to-School Picnic - Friday, September 8th

Save the Date for our Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, September 8th, 6-7:30 p.m. at Shrevewood (rain date: Friday, 9/15).

Come enjoy dancing to music from an awesome DJ, the Kona Ice truck, pizza, games, and more!

Pre-order pizza for your family! Pizzas will be distributed at the picnic. Order pizzas here: https://shrevewoodes.memberhub.com/store/items/898361

Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

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 when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Open-Mindedness.  Open-mindedness means you like to consider new ideas and try new things. You examine things from all sides and don’t jump to conclusions.

Open-mindedness is the willingness to actively search for evidence that goes against one’s favored opinions, plans, or goals. Open-minded individuals are able to weigh all evidence fairly, when it is available. They see the other side and fight the tendency to have a bias for their own views. And, rather than favoring the socially dominant views, they give attention to those that are less dominant. 

Open-minded individuals are often good listeners and called upon to provide a balanced viewpoint. Both listening and the ability to deliver reasonable and practical advice are marks of good friends and confidantes. This strength helps individuals form meaningful and lasting relationships.

To practice and encourage the character strength of open-mindedness with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights, and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, 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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

FCPS News

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

• Important Forms for Caregivers to Complete
• Immunization Reminder
• Free Tutoring Resources

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

Save the Date ⭐PTA Back-to-School Picnic⭐

Friday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, September 12, 7:00 p.m.

⭐Back to School Night⭐

Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.

⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐

Monday, September 25

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
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🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Back to School Night

🌟 School Safety Drills

🌟 Join Cub Scouts!

🌟 Talking Points App

🌟 SWES Tech Squad

🌟 Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

🌟 Back-to-School Picnic | Friday, September 8th

🌟 Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

🌟 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

🌟 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 Talking Points

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Week 2 is in the books! Our youngest Wise Owls in our PreK classroom were welcomed into school this week and we loved seeing their smiles throughout the building. Our classroom communities are continuing to work together to practice their structures and routines, all while having fun with their learning. Our students did a wonderful job during our first fire drill of the school year this week and demonstrated the importance of safe practices.

As a reminder, schools are closed for students and staff tomorrow, September 1st and Monday, September 4th for the Labor Day holiday. We look forward to seeing everyone on Tuesday morning! We hope everyone takes the long weekend to celebrate a strong start to the school year and enjoy time with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Back to School Night

We look forward to welcoming our parents/guardians on Wednesday, September 13th at 6:00 pm for our Back to School Night. This is an opportunity to meet your child's teachers and learn about classroom routines and the grade level curriculum. The schedule for the evening is listed below:

• 6:00-6:40 Session 1 in classroom or visit the Specialists in the cafeteria
• 6:40-6:50 Transition time, visit and meet the Specialists in the cafeteria
• 6:50-7:30 Session 2 in classroom or visit the Specialists in the cafeteria

School Safety Drills

Each year our staff and students participate in a variety of safety drills. The required drills include: 

• Fire Drills- two in the first 20 days of school and then one per month through June 2024
• Bus Evacuation Drills- one each semester 
• Lockdown Drills- Our first one will be September 6th, and the second required drill will be in January 2024.
• Tornado Drill- one in March 2024 

Looking for an adventure? Cub Scout Pack 1537 is open to boys and girls in grades K-5. Learn more at Join Scouting Night on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30pm in the Shrevewood Elementary cafeteria. Sample activities, learn more about our program, and join our pack! Pack 1537 is open to students at neighboring schools and homeschoolers as well. Meetings take place Wednesday evenings at Shrevewood throughout the school year.  Questions? Email [email protected] and visit https://pack1537.org to learn more and sign up.

Talking Points App

How can I switch from the Family App back to SMS text messages?

Click HERE to learn how to make the switch!

SWES Tech Squad Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

This year, the PTA will provide a free Shrevewood t-shirt for every student. If you did not sign up for a t-shirt at Open House, please use the online order form.

Back-to-School Picnic - Friday, September 8th

Save the Date for our Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, September 8th, 6-7:30 p.m. at Shrevewood (rain date: Friday, 9/15).

Come enjoy dancing to music from an awesome DJ, the Kona Ice truck, pizza, games, and more!

Pre-order pizza for your family! Pizzas will be distributed at the picnic. Order pizzas here: https://shrevewoodes.memberhub.com/store/items/898361

Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

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 when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Teamwork. Teamwork means you work well as a member of a group or team. You are loyal, reliable, and dedicated to helping your team achieve its goals. 

Teamwork is the ability and willingness to place overall group success as a higher priority than individual achievement. Those who demonstrate strengths in teamwork often work to help all group members find success. These individuals are willing to commit time and resources in order to further group goals and help toward the greater good.

For individuals, teamwork often means deferring or delaying individual accomplishments in order to ensure that the group maintains a high level of success. Their commitment to the larger group effort makes them good teammates. The positive feelings associated with being part of a larger whole -- can be highly beneficial and combat selfishness and egotism.

To practice and encourage the character strength of teamwork with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2), where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights, and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, 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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Talking Points FCPS News

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

• Overdose Awareness Day
• Labor Day Holiday
• Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
• Backpack Safety Awareness Month
• Attendance Awareness Month
• September 11 National Day of Service
• National Hispanic Heritage Month
• Rosh Hashanah

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

Save the Date ⭐Labor Day Holidays⭐

Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4

⭐Grades 1-6 iReady Testing⭐

Wednesday, September 6, and Thursday, September 7

⭐PTA Back-to-School Picnic⭐

Friday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

⭐Back to School Night⭐

Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.

⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐

Monday, September 25

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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

🌟 Transportation Patience & Safety

🌟 Kiss & Ride

🌟 SWES Tech Squad

🌟 Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

🌟 Back-to-School Picnic | Friday, September 8th

🌟 Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

🌟 The Positivity Project

🌟 SIS ParentVUE

🌟 Update Contact Information to Receive Messages from FCPS

🌟 Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

🌟 2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

🌟 🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

🌟 Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

🌟 Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

🌟 Talking Points

🌟 FCPS News

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

This week was wonderful as we welcomed our students back into the building for the 2023-2024 school year! The energy, smiles, and excitement radiated throughout the school.

This year, we are focusing on our three universals: be kind, be safe, and be responsible. Classes have been discussing what each of these sound and look like and practicing them throughout the day. In addition, our theme for this school year is Achieving Excellence Together. We are committed to building strong relationships, partnering with all stakeholders, and keeping open lines of communication throughout the school year to ensure the success of all of our students.

In previous years, we have sent out our Wise Words newsletters on Fridays. To align our communication with the Thursday folders, we will start sending our newsletters out on Thursdays next week. Wise Words provides you with information to stay connected with what’s happening at school and to keep you in the loop with exciting news, important dates, and deadlines.

This week was the perfect start to what we know will be a phenomenal school year!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Transportation Patience and Safety

Thank you for your patience as we all get used to new routines this school year. We appreciate our families following kiss and ride procedures and being patient as they wait for their children’s buses. 

If a student’s bus is delayed, parents may access the Bus Delay Notification System or use the Here Comes the Bus mobile app to receive the delayed bus report. Email messages will be sent to announce significant bus delays. Contact the Transportation Office at 703-249-7100 with any additional questions. For any concerns after hours (after 5:30 p.m.), contact Safety and Security at 571-423-2000. 

To make sure you receive email messages about bus delays, update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE.

Kiss & Ride

Below are our general guidelines for entering Kiss & Ride safely and respectfully:

1. Students need to be able to enter and exit the vehicle from the passenger side (right) of the vehicle. It is not safe to have children walk around to the driver side. 
2. Parents/Guardians are requested to remain in the vehicle as school staff will open doors. 
3. Students cannot load or unload outside of the Kiss & Ride lane that is marked with orange cones. 
4. Please be patient in the first few weeks, as logistics with student numbers may lend to longer wait times. 

Please refer to the visual below for drop off and pick up information for all students.

SWES Tech Squad Shrevewood PTA T-Shirt Order Form

This year, the PTA will provide a free Shrevewood t-shirt for every student. If you did not sign up for a t-shirt at Open House, please use the online order form.

Back-to-School Picnic - Friday, September 8th

Save the Date for our Back-to-School Picnic on Friday, September 8th, 6-7:30 p.m. at Shrevewood (rain date: Friday, 8/15).

Come enjoy dancing to music from an awesome DJ, the Kona Ice truck, pizza, games, and more!

Pre-order pizza for your family! Pizzas will be distributed at the picnic. Order pizzas here: https://shrevewoodes.memberhub.com/store/items/898361

Cell Phone and Smartwatch Usage at School

In accordance with the FCPS SR&R, elementary students are not allowed to use the call/text function on smartwatches during the school day.  This policy does include non-instructional times including lunch and recess.  If your child is not feeling well, please remind them that they need to tell their teacher, so we can support them in the clinic; they can call you from there. Please do not call, message, or reply to your child on their cell phone or smartwatch during the school day. Below is the language from the SR&R for students in elementary school:

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 when phone use is prohibited. Students are prohibited from using phones, tablets, and other mobile devices in restrooms and locker rooms, unless there is a medical necessity or emergency. Teachers may allow usage of cell phones for instructional activities where they are the most appropriate tool, however one-to-one FCPS devices should meet most needs. Cell phones may be used on campus only before and after school.  The full SR&R document is linked here.

This week our school community will be focusing on the character strength of Curiosity during Morning Meeting. Curiosity means you like exploration and discovery. You ask lots of questions, because you want to learn more about anything and everything.

Curiosity is a crucial component of one’s character. Our innate urge for discovery and exploration is a key element of our human desire for wisdom and knowledge. It’s what keeps us intrigued in the plotlines of movies and books. It’s what pushes us to try new activities or travel to different places. All individuals experience curiosity but differ in their willingness to experience it -- behaviorally, intellectually, and emotionally.

Individuals with the character strength of curiosity are more likely to ask questions and try new things. Curiosity, then, is a form of courage. Asking questions exposes the fact that we don’t know, and trying a new activity means we might fail. However, it’s only through asking questions and exploring new opportunities that we learn and grow. 

To practice and encourage the character strength of curiosity with your child, please visit the Positivity Project’s P2 for Families (password: P2) where together you will watch a video, read a quote, and talk about the answers to three questions.

SIS ParentVUE

Access your student’s attendance records, grades, and assignments at any time with SIS ParentVUE. Caregivers should receive an activation code when they register their child. 

Once you have activated a ParentVUE account for an FCPS student, you will keep the same account until the student graduates. Information about students in the same family can be accessed through the same ParentVUE account. Access SIS ParentVUE by using an app on your iPhone, iPad, or Android devices. 

Need help creating a SIS ParentVUE account? This video walks through the steps. Find out more about SIS ParentVUE.

Update Contact Information to Receive Messages From FCPS

Be among the first to know about weather closings, bus delays, and other critical communications from FCPS and our school by providing your cell phone number and email in SIS ParentVUE. Make sure you complete the Emergency Care Form for your child every year and update when necessary. 

To update your contact information in ParentVUE, click the “Online Packets” tab in the upper right of the screen. Then select the “Online Verification/Update” form in the drop down menu. Click “Begin Packet.”

Parents who do not have a SIS ParentVUE account continue to have the option to communicate updates via the normal paper process. They can also print and complete a blank Emergency Care Information Form needed for updates and submit it to the front office.

Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights

Fairfax County Public Schools wants all parents to understand its policies regarding surveys, records, curriculum, privacy, and related rights.

In its Annual Notice of Survey, Records, Curriculum, Privacy, and Related Rights, and Opt-Out Forms (Annual Notice), FCPS provides explanations of the rights listed above as well as forms that may be used to exercise opt-out choices. Two versions of the Annual Notice are available — a grades K-8 version and a grades 9-12 version. Parents with children at different grade levels should read each applicable version of the Annual Notice, because the notices and opt-out rights vary depending on the student’s grade level.

Get more information and view the 2023-24 Opt-Out Booklets.

2023-24 Student Rights and Responsibilities

FCPS’ Student Rights and Responsibilities document (SR&R) explains expectations for student behavior and adult responses to enhance school safety and to create a fair, equitable, and supportive school environment. In late June, the School Board approved changes to the SR&R for the 2023-24 school year. Updates include a revision of dress code expectations, bystander expectations for students witnessing harmful or unsafe behaviors, bullying, and substance abuse responses. Read Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid’s letter to families regarding the SR&R. 

Parents/caregivers should talk to their child(ren) about expectations for this school year. Also, please log in to SIS ParentVUE and sign to acknowledge your review of the SR&R, or sign and return the signature sheet to your child’s school by Friday, September 29.

🔍 Lightspeed Parent Report on Child’s Device Activity

FCPS has tools to help parents know more about their child’s activity on any FCPS device. These tools are provided at no cost to families by Lightspeed, the school division’s internet content filtering service.

Parents may sign up for a weekly Parent Report, which will provide a list of the top sites your child visited. The report also offers parents the ability to sign up for free access to the Internet Use Parent Portal. Through the portal, parents may pause their child’s access to the internet on their FCPS device during non-school hours.

Learn more about Lightspeed Parent Reports.

Parental Permission to Use Digital Resources

Our teachers will use a variety of digital resources to support student learning and promote communication and collaboration with students and families. Some of the digital resources your child may use this year will require your consent before they can be used. Additionally, you can find more information about approved digital resources in FCPS here.

Included on this page is also a link to where the enrolling parent or guardian will need to indicate whether or not their student is allowed to use the list of digital resources this year. This page also provides more information about how FCPS carefully reviews digital resources for approval and why we must request your consent before using certain tools. We encourage you to complete the parental consent for digital resources form as soon as possible, as your child will not be able to use the digital resources until we have received your permission. Please reach out to Kaylin Daniels ([email protected]) if you have questions or concerns about the digital resources we’ve chosen to use this year.

Free/Reduced Lunch Applications

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 can also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager at Open House. During the school year, 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. 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, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.  

Talking Points

FCPS has recently adopted TalkingPoints, a two-way messaging app that allows parents and caregivers to communicate with teachers and schools. At Shrevewood, we used this app last school year. The recent changes allow us to communicate with all caregivers using the information stored in the Student Information System. Families will receive messages through the TalkingPoints Parents App or via text message. We will now be able to reach out to families with school- and grade-wide messages such as reminders about assignments and events happening at Shrevewood. For more information, visit the FCPS TalkingPoints webpage. The app translates messages, so teachers can input messages in English and parents can respond in their preferred language. TalkingPoints supports 125 languages, making it easier and faster for our FCPS families to connect with their schools. If you need to update your preferred correspondence language, contact Sebastian Brennan in our Front Office.

FCPS News

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

• Safety and Emergency Information
• Updated Student Rights and Responsibilities - Signature Needed
• Parental Permission for Digital Resources

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

Save the Date ⭐Labor Day Holidays⭐

Friday, September 1, and Monday, September 4

⭐PTA Back-to-School Picnic⭐

Friday, September 8, 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

⭐Back to School Night⭐

Wednesday, September 13, 6:00 p.m.

⭐Yom Kippur Holiday⭐

Monday, September 25

Click here for the 2023-2024 FCPS School Calendar

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