Shrevewood Wise Words 1/23/25
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🌟Principal’s Message
🌟 Rising Seventh Grade Curriculum Night
🌟Spirit Day
🌟 Chorus Concert
🌟 PTA Movie Night!
🌟 Upcoming Parent Coffee
🌟 Chinese New Year festival
🌟 Techstravaganza 2025
🌟️Preparing for Winter Weather
🌟Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor Activities
🌟Green Team NexTrex Challenge
🌟Weekly Family Resource
🌟The Positivity Project
🌟Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary Schools
🌟Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch
🌟Student Birthday Policy
🌟Attendance
🌟️Schoology/ParentVUE
🌟School Meals and Free/Reduced Lunch Applications
🌟FCPS News
🌟Save the Date
Principal's MessageDear Shrevewood Families,
January is flying by, and we appreciate how well our students have adjusted to the occasional winter weather delays. We're looking forward to some warmer days next week, but please continue to send your child to school with appropriate winter gear for outdoor recess.
We have a lot of Washington Commanders fans at Shrevewood, including Mrs. Vandawalker, who are looking forward to the NFL Conference Championships this weekend. To show our excitement, tomorrow (Friday) is a Sports Spirit Day! You do not have to be an NFL or Commanders fan to participate, as we welcome everyone to wear their favorite sports gear to show off their team spirit!
As a reminder, the 2nd quarter ends on Tuesday which is a full school day, followed by a Teacher Workday on Wednesday, January 29th. School will be closed for students on that day.
We appreciate your continued support in making Shrevewood a fantastic place to learn and grow. Have a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely,
Katie Vandawalker, Principal
Dan Reichard, Assistant Principal
Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night Open House- Date: Thursday, January 23, 2025
- Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.
- Location: Kilmer Middle School
During this in-person event, students and parents can speak with 7th grade teachers to learn more about course options, attend optional information sessions, and tour Kilmer Middle School.
Spirit DayWear your favorite sports team attire to show your team spirit!
Chorus ConcertThe Shrevewood Winter Chorus Concert is Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym.
Chorus members:
- Please arrive at 6:45 p.m. on the stage/Ms. Nowacek’s room to warm-up.
- Please wear black dress pants or knee-length skirts and a white dress shirt or polo. It is preferred that you wear black dress shoes. Please see Mrs. Anuszkiweicz or Ms. Nowacek if you have any questions about your concert attire.
We’re looking forward to the performance!
PTA Movie Night!We hope to see you for our first PTA movie night here at Shrevewood in the cafeteria on January 31 at 5:45 p.m.! Donate to the bake sale here and/or pre-order your pizza here.
Upcoming Parent CoffeeWe’re excited to invite you to our upcoming Technology Parent Coffee, where we’ll share how technology is being utilized to enhance learning in our classrooms and across the school.
When: February 7th, 10:00-11:00 a.m. Where: Shrevewood Library
Come see how our students are engaging with innovative tools, learn about the resources available, and discover ways technology supports their educational journey. This is also a great opportunity to ask questions and provide your input.
We look forward to connecting with you!
Chinese New Year FestivalThe Asian Community Service Center sincerely invites all Shrevewood Elementary School students to join their 16th Annual Chinese New Year Festival on Jan. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church, Virginia.
China's 5,000 year history leaves us some of the most amazing stories and wisdom to learn from. Chinese culture is full of inner meaning. Through stories and presentations designed for school-age children and their parents, as well as teachers and school administrators, participants will get a feel for the true essence of Chinese culture. Group reservations are appreciated, although we will try our best to accommodate everyone on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Schedule:
Performances: 1:15-2:00 p.m., 3:45-4:30 p.m.
Dragon Parade: 2:45 p.m.
Educational Tours: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
All activities are free, but children may wish to purchase their favorite Asian dish (all affordably priced) or buy a beautiful Chinese craft. Chinese or Asian dress is encouraged during the event.
Techstravaganza 2025 ❄️ Preparing for Winter WeatherWinter weather is here! Watch this video to see how weather-related closing decisions are made.
FCPS’ website is generally the first place to find out about emergency weather closings. Other communication channels will be used as quickly as possible including email, text, social media, and news stations. Learn more about how schedule changes are communicated.
Be sure to plan for the winter season. Update your contact information in SIS ParentVUE, bookmark the FCPS website, and arrange for childcare if needed.
🧤Keep Your Child Warm During Outdoor ActivitiesWe will monitor the weather for low temperatures, wind chill advisories and warnings, and weather advisories which may prevent children from being outside. Make sure your child is dressed appropriately with a warm coat and other cold-weather clothing, so they can comfortably enjoy their time outdoors. See the National Weather Service’s tips on staying safe during cold weather.
If you need assistance supplying your child with cold-weather clothing, please call Fairfax County's Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. Their multilingual staff can assist with any challenges you are facing, including food, shelter, employment, financial assistance, and health care.
Green Team NexTrex Challenge Weekly Family ResourceTake a look at the FCPS’ Family Resource Center Padlet which offers top book recommendations by topic based on the most common requests from families in FCPS.
The Positivity ProjectNext week, our school community will focus on the character strength of social intelligence.
Social intelligence refers to a person’s ability to understand and manage interpersonal relationships. It is distinct from a person’s IQ or “book smarts". It includes an individual’s ability to understand and act on the feelings, thoughts, and behaviors of other people. This type of intelligence can take place “in the moment” of face-to-face conversations, but also appears during times of deliberate thinking. It involves emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
To practice and encourage this character strength at home, please visit The Positivity Project’s mobile-friendly P2 for Families (available in English and Spanish), where you will watch a video together and discuss a quote and three questions.
Limited Early Release Mondays for Elementary SchoolsThe Early Release Mondays planned throughout the school year for elementary schools are essential to allow educators time for planning and professional development. Students will be dismissed three hours early seven times throughout the school year and are encouraged to return home via their normal route. However, we understand there may be a childcare hardship because of the early release Mondays for many of our families. To resolve these concerns, student supervision will be available for families who need it.
The following dates are planned for Early Release Mondays throughout the school year:
- September 23
- October 28
- December 9
- February 24
- March 17
- April 28
- May 19
Additional information can be found on the FCPS Early Release Mondays webpage. If you have immediate questions, please email [email protected].
Procedures for Joining Your Child for Lunch- Enter at Door 1 and report to the Main Office.
- Using a government issued photo ID, sign-in and receive a visitor sticker.
- Wear the visitor sticker at all times.
- Report directly to the cafeteria.
- Enjoy lunch with your child(ren).
- Return to the main office to check-out using your visitor sticker.
- Please don't visit the classroom or recess, so our daily schedule and routines can continue without interruption for our students.
- Please do not bring fast food for lunch.
- Please do NOT bring any food to share with other children due to safety protocols and allergies.
As an administrative team and school, we will be recognizing and honoring our students' birthdays monthly. For the safety of all students and staff in our building and to limit the amount of classroom disruptions, please do not send in food or toys for your child's birthday.
AttendanceOur goal is to partner with families to help minimize the number of days students are absent. Getting your student into the habit of daily attendance helps reduce stress and makes it easier to connect with friends and teachers. We understand that each year presents different extenuating circumstances that lead to missed days. However, we hope to increase communication in regards to absences to reduce impact on your child’s well-being. FCPS has created a Health Flyer for Parents indicating when a parent should keep their child home from school. Please review FCPS Attendance Policies and resources to encourage regular school attendance.
Beginning in the 2024-25 school year, parents/legal guardians can report up to two consecutive absences through SIS ParentVUE. Learn more about attendance reporting through ParentVUE HERE. Families can also report absences by emailing [email protected] or calling 703-645-6666 before 10:00 a.m. each day.
Schoology/ParentVUEStudents, families, and staff throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system. Here is what you need to know:
You need a SIS/ParentVUE account to log in to Schoology.
- Use your SIS/ParentVUE login information to log in to Schoology. Look for the FCPS logo to make sure you are on the right login page.
- Learn more about Schoology
- Schoology Snippets (short videos on how to navigate Schoology)
- The Schoology Parent Resource Kit
- More information for families, including resetting passwords and to request technical support
- Students use their regular FCPS login information to log in. Student resources for Schoology
Breakfast and Lunch
Breakfast will be $1.75. Lunch will be $3.25, milk $0.60. Money can be added to your child(ren)’s accounts using www.myschoolbucks.com. You may also write a check to Shrevewood Food Services and deliver it to our Food Services Manager. During the school year, you can find the menu for breakfast and lunch at https://linqconnect.com/public/menu/ESSF44.
Free and Reduced-Price Status
Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals will continue to receive these benefits through the end of September. A new application must be completed each new school year. Forms are available online now: https://www.fcps.edu/frm. Applications are accepted at any time, but we encourage you to apply or renew your application before the end of September. Call (703) 813-4800 if you need help. This application must be completed for eligible students to receive free meals.
FCPS NewsIn case you missed it in FCPS This Week, the school division shared updates on the following topics and others:
- SOL Score Reports
- Upcoming Budget Presentation
- Science Fair Judges Needed
Read FCPS This Week to learn more about these topics. If you are not already receiving this weekly newsletter, please sign up today.
Save the Date ⭐Rising 7th Grade Curriculum Night⭐Thursday, January 23, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Kilmer M.S.
⭐Sports Spirit Day⭐Friday, January 24
⭐End of Quarter⭐Tuesday, January 28
⭐Teacher Work Day⭐Wednesday, January 29
(No school for students)
⭐Chorus Concert⭐Thursday, January 30, at 7:00 p.m. in the gym
⭐PTA Movie Night⭐Friday, January 31, at 5:45 p.m. in the cafeteria
⭐Parent Coffee⭐Friday, February 7, at 10:00 a.m. in the library
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