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Our after school clubs are off to a fantastic start! This week in Crafternoons, students created their own slime! Thank you to all of our volunteers for making after school clubs a success! 

Upcoming Events

October 20 - No School, Diwali 

October 20-24 - Digital Citizenship Spirit Week 

October 20-31 - Read-A-Thon

October 22 - Title I Parent Advisory Committee Meeting 

October 28 - AAP Screening Process Parent Meeting, 6:00 P.M.

October 29 - 3-hr Early Release 

October 31 - End of 1st quarter, 2-hr Early Release 

November 3 - No School, Parent-Teacher Conferences  

November 4 - No School, Teacher Workday 

November 7 - Outstanding Employee Nominations Due

Calendar Reminder Monday, October 20, is a school holiday for Diwali and all schools and offices are closed. We wish a happy Diwali to all celebrating!

Read-a-Thon

The Woodburn Read-A-Thon kicks off TODAY! We will be focusing on reading over the next few weeks at school and hope you can focus on it at home as well! Our 2025 Read-a-Thon theme is "Camp Out with a Good Book!" We have two exciting weeks planned, including reading challenges, author visits, a storybook character parade, and much more! Reading logs and more information were sent home in yesterday's folders. Make a donation to support your reader(s) on our Read-a-thon website! 

All students have the opportunity to win a prize for reading! 

• K-2 Students: 200 minutes over two weeks 
• 3-6 Students: 300 minutes over two weeks

The top class in each grade will earn a popcorn and movie party once the Read-a-Thon concludes. In addition, the grade level that raises the most money will earn an extra recess!

Reading logs and more information were sent home in yesterday's folders. 

Your Voice Matters: Title I Parent Advisory Committee

You're invited to attend the Title Parent Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 22nd, at Forest Edge Elementary School! The session will be focused on "How Title I Transforms Schools and Strengthens Student Success. Childcare and snacks will be provided! Can't join us in person? Feel free to join online! Learn more on the TPAC Website! 

We love some readers theater! They made the characters and story really come to life! 

Storybook Character Day! 

It's back! Storybook Character Day is coming up on Thursday, October 31st! Students are invited to dress as their favorite storybook character and will have the option to participate in our parade. Due to our early release and lunch schedule, the parade will take place in the morning at 9:45. Families are invited to gather in the bus loop to wave at their Wildcat as they walk by!

Storybook outfits must align with the the dress code as outlined in SR&R. "FCPS respects a student's right to express themselves in the way they dress. It is important, however, that their appearance is tasteful and appropriate for a K-12 setting."

• Masks are not permitted 
• Anything that resembles a toy weapon is not permitted 

AAP Screening Process Parent Meeting

Families are invited to attend a family meeting to learn more about the Advanced Academic Program (AAP). The Parent Information Meeting 2: Understanding the Full-Time AAP Screening Process, will be held on Tuesday, October 28, from 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M. at Woodburn Elementary School in the Library. This session will be in person and open to all K-6 families.  If you have any questions, please email me at nhkhan@fcps.edu.

Impact Aid

The Impact Aid Program is a federal program designed to directly compensate local school districts that have been financially impacted by federal activities. The program’s mission is to reimburse local school districts for local revenues lost due to the presence of federally owned, and therefore tax exempt, property. The electronic version of the Federal Impact Aid Survey will open to parents/guardians on October 21, 2025 in ParentVUE through January 31, 2026.

Please complete one form for each child in your household. Remember that only the parent that registered the student with FCPS (the ‘enrolling parent’) can fill out the Impact Aid Survey form. For families without access to ParentVUE, a paper copy of the form will be sent home with your student starting November 12. Your information will be kept strictly confidential.

Woodburn Outstanding Employee Nominations 

Woodburn Outstanding Employee Nominations are now open! If you have worked with an outanding employee at Woodburn ES, FCPS wants your help recognizing them. Wildcat families are invited to nominate outstanding employees using this form. Reach out to Ms. Coury at sacoury@fcps.edu with questions! 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Election Day Bake Sale, Thursday, November 4

The Woodburn PTA will once again be holding an Election Day Bake Sale outside of Woodburn. Please click here (please insert Sign-Up Genius link from Melissa Komiss) to sign up to volunteer or donate baked goods.

PTA Membership Meeting, Thursday, November 6, 6:30-8pm

Please join us for our second meeting of the year. Dinner will be served from 6:30-7pm, and the meeting will take place from 7-8pm. Childcare will be provided.

Students in Drama Club have to get their bodies ready to act!