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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 💻FCPS Device Collection💻

🌟 Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 9th

🌟 Health Room End-of-Year Medication Pick Up

🌟 Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

🌟 Band and Chorus Concert- June 6th

🌟 ST Math Summer Learning: Supporting your Elementary Student

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Thank you to all of our families who came to support our students at the Strings concert last night! Kudos to Mr. Hodge for a wonderful concert and to all of the students who performed.

Our 2nd grade students enjoyed a visit from a couple of therapy dogs yesterday. During their persuasive writing unit in the spring, they presented us with a number of letters requesting the dogs visit our school. Their persuasive skills worked like a charm and we are so glad we were able to make it happen for them!

Next week on June 9th, we will have our Field Day and our students are really looking forward to it. If you can volunteer, please fill out this Google Form. Thank you for your support!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

💻FCPS Device Collection💻

As we head towards summer, we will be collecting student devices and chargers on this schedule:

• Tuesday, June 8th: 1st and 2nd grade
• Tuesday, June 13th: Pre-K, Kinder, 3rd and 6th grade
• Thursday, June 15th: 4th and 5th grade

Please note that laptops and chargers will need to be turned in, and there are charges associated with missing devices:  

• Charger: $23
• Computer: $481

Payment for lost or damaged charger and/or laptop can be made using MySchoolBucks or a check that is payable to Shrevewood Elementary School. If you have any questions, please email Mary Dattilo ([email protected]). Thank you!

Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 9th

If you can volunteer for our Field Day, please fill out this Google Form. Thank you for your support!

Health Room End-of-Year Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the  summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

Parents, the Shrevewood Elementary 2023-24 online school supply store is open for orders! Ordering will be available now through June 20th.

• School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/order
• School Code: SES004
• Order Deadline: June 20, 2023

Band & Chorus Concert - June 6th

Our 5th and 6th grade Band and Chorus will have their Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00pm in the Kilmer Middle School gym. Please join us for some music selections that the students have been working hard on to perform. If you have any other questions, please contact Ms. Thomas, our band teacher, or Mrs. Anuszkiewicz, our Chorus director.

ST Math Summer Learning: Supporting your Elementary Student

In collaboration with the FCPS Family Resource Center, the Math Office is offering a free webinar on Thursday, June 8, 2023, from 7-8 p.m. This webinar is designed to provide families of students currently in grades K-6 with resources to continue their math learning over the summer utilizing ST Math. During this session participants will learn how to log on and navigate the tool, discuss how students can work more independently, and how families can support their students.

Register for the ST Math webinar. 

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• FY 2024 Approved Budget
• Check Your Students’ Lunch Balance!
• State Assessment Reports

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Band & Chorus Concert⭐

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. (Kilmer MS)

⭐Field Day⭐

Friday, June 9

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐6th Grade Promotion Ceremony⭐

Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.

⭐Last Day of School⭐

Friday, June 16 - 2 Hour Early Release

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

🌟 Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 3rd

🌟 Medication Pick Up

🌟 Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

🌟 Band and Chorus Concert- June 6th

🌟 Strings Concert – June 1st

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

It is almost the end of May and there are only fourteen school days left in this school year. It is hard to believe that the year is almost over. We look forward to seeing families at the strings concert next Thursday evening. 

A reminder to families, all library books are due June 2nd. If your child has medication in the School Health Room, a parent must come to Shrevewood by Friday, June 16 at 2:00pm to pick up the medication. 

All FCPS schools and offices are closed on Monday for the Memorial Day Holiday. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe long weekend! See you Tuesday!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 9th

If you can volunteer for our Field Day, please fill out this Google Form. Thank you for your support!

Health Room End-of-Year Medication Pick Up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than the student dismissal time on the last day of school. Medication left in the health room after that time will be destroyed. It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian. Medication cannot be sent home with your student. If your student will be enrolled in a summer program sponsored by Fairfax County Public Schools, the existing medication authorization form(s) may be used for the summer program, but you will need to pick up the medication on the last day of school and deliver the medication and completed forms to the  summer learning site on the first day of the summer program. Please let the health room know if you would like a copy of the form(s).

Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

Parents, the Shrevewood Elementary 2023-24 online school supply store is open for orders! Ordering will be available now through June 20th.

• School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/order
• School Code: SES004
• Order Deadline: June 20, 2023

Band & Chorus Concert - June 6th

Our 5th and 6th grade Band and Chorus will have their Spring Concert on Tuesday, June 6th at 7:00pm in the Kilmer Middle School gym. Please join us for some music selections that the students have been working hard on to perform. If you have any other questions, please contact Ms. Thomas, our band teacher, or Mrs. Anuszkiewicz, our Chorus director.

Strings Concert - June 1st

The Spring Strings Concert will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Shrevewood gym.  Students should arrive at 6:30 P.M.  They should wear long black pants or skirts, black shoes and socks, and white shirts.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Well-Being Activities at Your Child’s School
• Testing Results
• Let's Finish the School Year Strong!

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐

Monday, May 29

⭐Strings Concert⭐

Friday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐Band & Chorus Concert⭐

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. (Kilmer MS)

⭐Field Day⭐

Friday, June 9

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐6th Grade Promotion Ceremony⭐

Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.

⭐Last Day of School⭐

Friday, June 16 - 2 Hour Early Release

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

🌟 Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 3rd

🌟 Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

🌟 Strings Concert – June 1st

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We have wrapped up the first round of SOLs and we will have make-ups and retakes over the next two weeks. Kudos to the teachers and students for all their hard work preparing for and participating in these assessments. We are very proud!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Field Day Volunteers Needed! June 9th

If you can volunteer for our Field Day, please fill out this Google Form. Thank you for your support!

Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

Parents, the Shrevewood Elementary 2023-24 online school supply store is open for orders! Ordering will be available now through June 20th.

• School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/order
• School Code: SES004
• Order Deadline: June 20, 2023

Strings Concert - June 1st

The Spring Strings Concert will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. in the Shrevewood gym.  Students should arrive at 6:30 P.M.  They should wear long black pants or skirts, black shoes and socks, and white shirts.  We look forward to seeing you there. 

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Grants for Tutoring.
• Safe Driving.
• Online Registration.
• Middle and High School Transitions.

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐

Monday, May 29

⭐Strings Concert⭐

Friday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐Band & Chorus Concert⭐

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. (Kilmer MS)

⭐Field Day⭐

Friday, June 9

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐6th Grade Promotion Ceremony⭐

Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.

⭐Last Day of School⭐

Friday, June 16 - 2 Hour Early Release

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

🌟 SOL Testing

🌟 Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars – May 17

🌟 May is Mental Health Awareness Month

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

As we continue to fly through the month of May, we want to take a moment to tell you how proud we are of our students as they work through a lot of the assessments that take place this month. We will finish up our last of the first attempts for SOL testing next week. Make sure to double check the schedule for when your students are testing.

Just a reminder that we are accepting parent input as part of class placement decisions for the 2023-2024 school year in the Shrevewood ES Class Placement: Parent Input form until Friday, May 26, 2023.  

Have a great weekend, and Happy Mothers' Day to all of our Shrevewood moms on Sunday!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

SOL Testing

All students will need their laptops and chargers at school with them for SOL testing. Classes will set up their testing space for the SOL the day before testing, so please check with your student to make sure they have their laptop and charger in their backpack the day before testing. Your child should get a good night of sleep the night before the test. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please email Katie Vandawalker ([email protected]).

Shrevewood Supply Lists 2023

Parents, the Shrevewood Elementary 2023-24 online school supply store is open for orders! Ordering will be available now through June 20th.

• School Website to Order Supply Kits: https://sproutsupplies.com/order
• School Code: SES004
• Order Deadline: June 20, 2023

Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars - May 17

Join us for Dining for Dollars on Wednesday, May 17th. Lazy Mike's is located at 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Take the night off from cooking and grab dinner, or just stop by for ice cream! Eat in or take out. 

Mention Shrevewood and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Shrevewood PTA.

Thank you for your support!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

“May Day” is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal in voice-procedure radio communications. The new 9-8-8 number is a suicide and crisis lifeline, similar to 9-1-1 in a medical/safety emergency. One in six youth, aged 6-17, experience a mental health condition each year. Below are some activities to practice at home for mental wellness.

6 Mental Health Activities for Kids to Practice at Home

• Create a journal
  • Younger students are better able to communicate their feelings and emotions freely in a creative way.
• Practice gratitude exercises
  • Have students write notes about what they are grateful for and place it a jar (label it thankful jar)
• Engage in breathing exercises
  • A couple deep breaths can reset not only your child’s mind but yours too
  • Deep breathing exercises and meditation can increase focus and compassion
• Try music therapy
  • Music can be used to encourage movement and relaxation
• Use stress balls and other sensory toys

How to make a stress ball

What you’ll need:

• 2 balloons
• Small funnel
• Rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez

Directions:

1. Take one balloon and use a small funnel to fill it with rice, flour, Play-Doh, or Orbeez.
2. Once the balloon is filled, tie the end to close it.
3. Double wrap the balloon into the second balloon to make sure it’s super secured.

How to make slime

What you’ll need:

• A glass bowl
• Spoon or spatula
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 2 to 3 tablespoons of all-purpose solution or contact solution
• 1 cup of washable school glue
• 1 cup of food coloring or glitter (optional)
• A few drops of lavender essential oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Mix the washable school glue and food coloring or glitter together in a glass bowl.
2. Add in the teaspoon of baking soda. Give it a good mix with a spoon or spatula.
3. Add in the all-purpose solution or contact solution. Add each tablespoon one at a time for best results.
4. Mix it all together until the slime begins to separate from the sides of the bowl.
5. (Optional step) Add in a few drops of lavender essential oil for a calming scent.
6. Start kneading the slime in your hands until it’s no longer sticky and stays together.

Resources

Mental Health Awareness Month

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]

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the other people mindset and how anything that helps to build relationships will help to make you happy. Students will reflect on their favorite character strengths and celebrate the learning around these traits.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Middle School Athletics
• Student Awards
• Career Fair

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐

Monday, May 29

⭐Strings Concert⭐

Friday, June 1, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐Band & Chorus Concert⭐

Tuesday, June 6, 7:00 p.m. (Kilmer MS)

⭐Field Day⭐

Friday, June 9

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, June 13, at 7:00 p.m.

⭐6th Grade Promotion Ceremony⭐

Thursday, June 15, at 10:30 a.m.

⭐Last Day of School⭐

Friday, June 16 - 2 Hour Early Release

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

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

In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 SOL Testing

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 What Is ParentVUE and How Can You Sign Up?

🌟 SEL Screener Results

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars – May 17

🌟 Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

As we conclude Staff Appreciation Week, we want to take this opportunity to thank our staff for all of the wonderful things that they do every single day. They have demonstrated remarkable dedication and flexibility, and we are continually impressed by their unwavering commitment to our school and our students. We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all of our parents and community members who donated goodies for our staff this week and volunteered their time to show their appreciation.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

SOL Testing

All students will need their laptops and chargers at school with them for SOL testing. Classes will set up their testing space for the SOL the day before testing, so please check with your student to make sure they have their laptop and charger in their backpack the day before testing. Your child should get a good night of sleep the night before the test. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please email Katie Vandawalker ([email protected]).

Spotlight on Advanced Academics What Is ParentVUE and How Can You Sign Up?

If you do not already have a SIS ParentVUE account, sign up now to monitor and support your child’s academic success! Through ParentVUE, you are able to view your student’s attendance, grades, and assignments at any time. You can also access special reports for your student like progress reports and assessment score reports. 

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.

SEL Screener Results

Students in grades 3-12 took the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Screener in March. The SEL Screener reports will be mailed directly to families in the next week. This website includes both the Parent Report as well as a Family Guide to support you in understanding results and ideas for talking with your student about their results. Both are available in multiple languages. To learn more about SEL and how we support students at school and at home please see the FCPS SEL website. Please reach out to our School Counselors, Shari Winston or Cam Boster, School Psychologist, Sarah D’Elia, or School Social Worker, Jamie Silver with any questions.

Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars - May 17

Join us for Dining for Dollars on Wednesday, May 17th. Lazy Mike's is located at 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Take the night off from cooking and grab dinner, or just stop by for ice cream! Eat in or take out. 

Mention Shrevewood and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Shrevewood PTA.

Thank you for your support!

Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Leadership. You value each member of your group and inspire other people to do their best.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• What are some of the characteristics of a good leader?
• Do you consider yourself a leader? If not, what are some characteristics that might make that more possible? If so, what are the characteristics of leadership you need to build on to make yourself a stronger leader?
• How does it make you feel to think about yourself as a leader?

"The greatest leader is not necessarily the one who does the greatest things. He is the one that gets the people to do the greatest things."

-Ronald Reagan

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Mental Health Care for High Schoolers
• Register Today for FCPS Summer Camps
• Student Bus Passes

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, May 9, in the Cafeteria

⭐Memorial Day Holiday⭐

Monday, May 29

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

🌟 SOL Testing Begins Tuesday

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week: May 1-5, 2023

🌟 Bike & Roll to School

🌟 Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars – May 17

🌟 Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

This was a busy week that included lots of student smiles and joy. All of our students had lots of fun during the Fizz, Pop, Boom assembly with the Science Guys, and our kindergarten and first grade students engaged virtually with author, David Shannon.

Thank you so much to all of you who came to our Celebration of Learning on Tuesday! We are so proud of the growth of all of our students, and it was great to see them presenting the evidence of their learning to their families. Take a minute to check out some of the highlights from the night by watching this video.

As the month of April comes to a close, we want to take the chance to recognize all of our military families. April is the Month of the Military Child, and we are proud that we have many military families that are a part of our Shrevewood community. Thank you and your families for your service!

Have a wonderful weekend and we hope to see you tonight at Bingo Night!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

SOL Testing Begins Tuesday

All students will need their laptops and chargers at school with them for SOL testing. Classes will set up their testing space for the SOL the day before testing, so please check with your student to make sure they have their laptop and charger in their backpack the day before testing. Your child should get a good night of sleep the night before the test. If you have any questions about SOL testing, please email Katie Vandawalker ([email protected]).

Spotlight on Advanced Academics Staff Appreciation Week: May 1-5, 2023

The PTA is planning events and activities to celebrate and thank our SWES staff during this year’s Staff Appreciation Week. Please join us in highlighting our staff!

Monday, May 1: Staff Shoutouts! Tell us what you appreciate about SWES staff members and add to the bulletin board in the lobby. Forms will be in Thursday folders and by the bulletin board!

Tuesday, May 2: Bring in a book! Fill those classroom libraries with new and gently used books. Some teachers have online wish lists, or you can bring in a book of your choosing.

Wednesday, May 3: Wear Your Teacher’s Favorite Color! Ask your room parent or teacher for their favorite color and have your student wear that color. 

Thursday, May 4: Staff Favorites Day Ask your room parent or a staff member what they love and bring in their favorite snack/flower/baked good, etc. Don’t forget specialists and other staff members!

Friday, May 5: Handwritten Note/Card Families bring in handwritten notes or cards to end the week on a positive “note!”

Please visit the PTA website to volunteer in support of PTA-sponsored activities during Staff Appreciation Week.

Bike & Roll to School Day Mark Your Calendars! Dining for Dollars - May 17

Join us for Dining for Dollars on Wednesday, May 17th. Lazy Mike's is located at 7049 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church.

Take the night off from cooking and grab dinner, or just stop by for ice cream! Eat in or take out. 

Mention Shrevewood and a portion of the proceeds will benefit Shrevewood PTA.

Thank you for your support!

Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Enthusiasm. Enthusiasm means you approach life with excitement and energy, and you energize people around you.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How is enthusiasm contagious?
• Is it okay to not be enthusiastic all of the time?
• What are some jobs or roles where enthusiasm is important?

"Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you."

-Oprah Winfrey

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• School Safety Conversation
• Student Awards
• Teacher and Bus Driver Career Fairs

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Staff Appreciation Week⭐

Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5

⭐SOL Testing Begins⭐

Tuesday, May 2

⭐Bike & Roll to School Day⭐

Wednesday, May 3

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, May 9, in the Cafeteria

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

🌟 Celebration of Learning – April 25th

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Staff Appreciation Week: May 1-5, 2023

🌟 Bingo Night!

🌟 Shrevewood Yearbook Orders – Due 4/23!

🌟 Animal Shelter Supply Drive

🌟 Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

We had a fabulous week filled with fun, collaboration, and lots of learning here at Shrevewood! I had the pleasure of joining our SWES News Crew at the WJLA Washington news station on Tuesday, and our kindergarteners had a blast at Hidden Pond Nature Center. Next week, the Science Guys of Baltimore will be visiting for a Fizz, Pop, Boom assembly with all of our students on Wednesday. We are looking forward to it!

A huge thank you to Ms. Adams for putting on a successful book fair and for all that she does to support the learning at our school. April is School Library Month and National Library Week is April 23-29, and we want to share our great appreciation for Ms. Adams.

We hope you are able to join us next Tuesday, April 25th, for our Celebration of Learning. Our students and staff are excited to share and discuss the incredible things they are doing in the classroom and celebrate their growth this school year.

Have a wonderful weekend

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Celebration Of Learning - April 25th Spotlight on Advanced Academics Staff Appreciation Week: May 1-5, 2023

The PTA is planning events and activities to celebrate and thank our SWES staff during this year’s Staff Appreciation Week. Please join us in highlighting our staff!

Monday, May 1: Staff Shoutouts Tell us what you appreciate about SWES staff members and add to the bulletin board in the lobby. Forms will be in Thursday folders and by the bulletin board!

Tuesday, May 2: Bring in a book! Fill those classroom libraries with new and gently used books. Some teachers have online wish lists or you can bring in a book of your choosing.

Wednesday, May 3: Wear Your Teacher’s Favorite Color! Ask your room parent or teacher for their favorite color and have your student wear that color. 

Thursday, May 4: Staff Favorites Day Ask your room parent or a staff member what they love and bring in their favorite snack/flower/baked good, etc. Don’t forget specialists and other staff members!

Friday, May 5: Handwritten Note/Card Families bring in handwritten notes or cards to end the week on a positive “note!”

Please visit the PTA website to volunteer in support of PTA-sponsored activities during Staff Appreciation Week.

Bingo Night!

Shrevewood PTA will host our annual BINGO night again this spring on Friday, April 28th and we need your help! Please Sign Up to help with Bingo Night!

We are taking donations for Bingo Night prizes - games, books, puzzles etc. They can be lightly used. You can drop donations off in the donation box found in the main office. 

If you have a High Schooler or Middle Schooler, we are happy to have them volunteer at Bingo Night to earn service hours. They can sign up using the signup genius link. 

If you have any questions or are interested in helping more with Bingo Night, please contact [email protected]. Thanks!

Shrevewood Yearbook Orders - Due 4/23! Animal Shelter Supply Drive

Help support Lost Dog & Cat Foundation with an animal shelter supply drive brought to you by Shrevewood Daisy Troop 50280. Donations can be brought to Mrs. Carroll’s Room, 109 until 4/28. Most needed items are: unopened cat and dog treats, unopened cat and dog food, paper towels, easy walk or Frisco harnesses, heartworm and flea/tick preventions, toys.

Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU! SOL Schedule

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

Next week is a Wild Card week for our Positivity Project lessons. Teachers will revisit and take a deeper dive into a previously taught character strength in their classroom.

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Safety and Security Town Hall
• Upcoming Fentanyl Conversation 
• Spring Assessments Are on Their Way! 

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Celebration of Learning⭐

Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

⭐Fizz, Pop, Boom Assembly⭐

Wednesday, April 26

⭐Bingo Night⭐

Friday, April 28 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Gym

⭐Staff Appreciation Week⭐

Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5

⭐SOL Testing Begins⭐

Tuesday, May 2

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, May 9 in the Cafeteria

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

🌟 Celebration of Learning – April 25th

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 AAP Spring Newsletter

🌟 Shrevewood Yearbook Orders!

🌟 Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

It is hard to believe we are starting the 4th Quarter on Monday! Our Kindergarten Orientation yesterday was a huge success and we enjoyed welcoming our future Owls.

Our Book Fair continues through next week and we need additional parent volunteers to help our fair run as smooth as possible. Please consider volunteering and Sign up HERE.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Celebration Of Learning - April 25th Spotlight on Advanced Academics

This video highlights our Young Scholar's field trip to Virginia Tech's Think a Bit Lab this past week.

AAP Spring Newsletter

Please click the link below to access the FCPS Advanced Academic Programs (AAP) Spring Newsletter. If you have any questions, please contact April Done at [email protected].

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_English

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_Arabic

2023_AAP­_SpringNewsletter_Chinese

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_Korean

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_Spanish

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_Urdu

2023­_AAP_SpringNewsletter_Vietnamese

Shrevewood Yearbook Orders - Due 4/23! Marshall Statesmen Theatre Presents XANADU! SOL Schedule

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

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Fairness. Fairness  means you believe that all people have value. You approach situations with an unbiased mindset and treat everyone with respect.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How does fairness spread to other people?
• How do you practice fairness in your life?
• What can you do if you witness something happening that is unfair?

“It is not fair to ask of others what you are unwilling to do yourself.”

-Elanor Roosevelt

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• No-Cost Mental Health Teletherapy for High School Students

• Proposed Updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Document
• Curriculum Overviews on FCPS’ Website

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Eid Holiday⭐

Friday, April 21

⭐Celebration of Learning⭐

Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

⭐SOL Testing Begins⭐

Tuesday, May 2

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

🌟 Celebration of Learning – April 25th

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Student Drop Off & Pick Up

🌟 Shrevewood Yearbook Orders!

🌟 Sign up for Before/After School Programs Through April 5th

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – 4/13/23

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

Our students and staff had a blast today during game day and learned a lot of fun facts about our staff! Who know that our Reading Specialist, Ms. Duggan, participated in a Dance-a-Thon for 46 hours straight, and one of our Instructional Assistants, Ms. Clark, won a water drinking contest when she was younger?! Thank you to our parent volunteers who helped out throughout the day.

As a reminder, next week, April 3-7 is Spring Break. Schools and school offices will be closed. Students will return to school on Monday, April 10, 2023. We hope you are all able to take this time to connect as a family and have a wonderful weekend and a fabulous Spring Break! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Celebration Of Learning - April 25th Spotlight on Advanced Academics Student Drop Off & Pick Up

We have noticed an increase in families parking in the side parking lot and walking their child to the main entrance at the beginning and end of the day. As a reminder, students coming to school in a car need to be dropped off and picked up at Kiss and Ride on the side of the building. Walkers should be dropped off and picked up by the blacktop near the playground. Students cannot be dropped off or picked up on Shreve Road. It is important to follow these practices to ensure the safety of all children and to minimize the traffic in the parking lots and in the entrance of the building.

Shrevewood Yearbook Orders! Sign up for Before/After School Programs Through April 5th

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

Shrevewood PTA is pleased to offer before and after school programs again with our partner, Baroody Camps, Inc. Registration for the Spring Session begins today and ends on April 5th!  See all of this spring's offerings here. 

SOL Schedule

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

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Humor. Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How does laughter help with healing?
• Can an individual sense of humor benefit our society? Why or why not?
• How does humor impact relationships between people?

“Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.“

-Mark Twain

Kindergarten Orientation - 4/13/23

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Dr. Reid Reflects on her First Year
• ESSER COVID Relief Funds at Work
• Student Awards

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Spring Break⭐

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm (Cafeteria)

⭐End of 3rd Quarter⭐

Thursday, April 13 - 2 Hour Early Release

⭐Teacher Work Day⭐

Friday, April 14 - No school for students

⭐Celebration of Learning⭐

Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

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

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Shrevewood Yearbook Orders!

🌟 Sign up for Before/After School Programs Through April 5th

🌟 SOL Schedule – Changes made!

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 SoCo Summer Strings

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

This week, our students and staff participated in our annual tornado drill, as well as our second lockdown drill of the school year. Maintaining the safety of our students and staff is our number one priority, and we are proud of how everyone safely and appropriately participated in the drills.

As a reminder, to celebrate reaching our Dance-a-thon fundraising goal of $15,000, we will be having our school-wide celebration of pajama day + game day in the cafeteria on March 31st! Thank you to those who have signed up to volunteer. We look forward to kicking off Spring Break with this celebration! 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Celebration Of Learning - April 25th Spotlight on Advanced Academics Shrevewood Yearbook Orders! Sign up for Before/After School Programs Through April 5th

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

Shrevewood PTA is pleased to offer before and after school programs again with our partner, Baroody Camps, Inc. Registration for the Spring Session begins today and ends on April 5th!  See all of this spring's offerings here. 

SOL Schedule - Changes made!

Note that the Grade 4 Math SOL will now take place on Thursday, May 18th, and the Grade 5 Science SOL will now take place on Thursday, May 11th. 

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

Next week, our Positivity Project lessons during Morning Meeting will be focusing on the character strength of Humor. Humor means you like to laugh and bring smiles to other people.

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

• How does laughter help with healing?
• Can an individual sense of humor benefit our society? Why or why not?
• How does humor impact relationships between people?

“Humor is mankind's greatest blessing.“

-Mark Twain

Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

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

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

SoCo Summer Strings

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

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

• Update Your Emergency  Information in [email protected]
• Parent Information Phone Line Available in Eight Languages
• Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R) Feedback Opportunity 

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Spring Break⭐

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7

⭐PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, April 11 at 7:00 pm (Cafeteria)

⭐End of 3rd Quarter⭐

Thursday, April 13 - 2 Hour Early Release

⭐Teacher Work Day⭐

Friday, April 14 - No school for students

⭐Celebration of Learning⭐

Tuesday, April 25 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm

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

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Kilmer MS Presents – Into the Woods Jr.

🌟 Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

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

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Spotlight on Advanced Academics Ramadan

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

SOL Schedule

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

Celebration Of Learning

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

“Character, not circumstance, makes the person.”  

           ~Booker T. Washington

Questions you might enjoy talking about with your child:

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

Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

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

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Spring Break⭐

Monday, April 3 - Friday, April 7

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

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Spotlight on Advanced Academics

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Kilmer MS Presents – Into the Woods Jr.

🌟 Family Life Education Instructional Program Information

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

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

Watch the Salad Bar Video Here .

SOL Schedule

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

Celebration Of Learning

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

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

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

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

-Ralph Marston

Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

FCPS This Week

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

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

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Jazzercise Class & PTA Meeting⭐

Tuesday, March 14 at 7:00 pm

⭐Dining for Dollars - Five Guys⭐

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

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

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Read Across America Spirit Week!

🌟 Math at Home! Series #5

🌟 Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 International Social-Emotional Learning Day

🌟 TJ Techstravaganza

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

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

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #5

A message from our Math Specialist, Dr. Price:

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

Salad Bar Returns to Shrevewood on March 14!

Watch the Salad Bar Video Here .

SOL Schedule

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

Celebration Of Learning Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

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

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

International Social-Emotional Learning Day

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

English Video

Spanish Video

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

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

FCPS This Week

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

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

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

⭐Read Across America Spirit Week⭐

Monday, March 6 - Friday, March 10

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

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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Math at Home! Series #4

🌟 SOL Schedule

🌟 Celebration of Learning

🌟 Kindergarten Orientation – Save the Date!

🌟 Device Care

🌟 Baroody Feedback

🌟 TJ Techstravaganza

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

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

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

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

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

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #4

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

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

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

SOL Schedule

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

Celebration Of Learning Kindergarten Orientation - Save the Date!

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

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

Device Care

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

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

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

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

Baroody Feedback

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

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

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

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

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

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

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

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

-Anthony J. D'Angelo

FCPS This Week

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

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

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

Save the Date ⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

7525 Shreve Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 | Main Office: 703-645-6600
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In This Week's Wise Words: 

🌟 Principal's Message

🌟 Math at Home! Series #3

🌟 Picture Day – Monday, March 6

🌟 Girls on the Run – Registration Open

🌟 Reminder about Cell Phone Use

🌟 Positivity Project

🌟 FCPS This Week

🌟 Student Birthdays

🌟 Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

🌟 Attendance

🌟 Save the Date

Principal's Message

Hello Shrevewood Families,

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

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

Sincerely,

Joshua DeSmyter, Principal

Katie Vandawalker, Assistant Principal

Math at Home! Series #3

Math at Home!: Math Board Games

FCPS AVMR Resources: Supporting Families

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Reminder about Cell Phone Use

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

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

Questions that you can discuss with your child include:

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

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

-Rick Warren

FCPS This Week

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

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

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

Student Birthdays

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

Breakfast & Lunch Reminders

 

Breakfast and Lunch

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

Free and Reduced-Price Status

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

Attendance

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

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

Attendance Line | 703-645-6666

Main Office | 703-645-6600

[email protected]

Or the online attendance form:

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

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

Monday, February 20 - No School

⭐2 Hour Early Release⭐

Thursday, March 2 - 2 hour early release

⭐Teacher Workday⭐

Friday, March 3 - No school for students

⭐Picture Day⭐

Monday, March 6

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