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 Our Student Abassadors are back at it and connecting with our Wildcats. This week they gave some students a tour of Woodburn.
Happy Friday, Wildcat Families!
As we wrap up Week 6, we want to share a quick update and extend our appreciation to our incredible families. Thank you all so much for being with us last Friday for our Hispanic Heritage Festival. It was such a good time, and we are thrilled so many of you were able to make it and celebrate this wonderful culture.
This week also marked our very first Early Release Wednesday (ERW) of the school year. Thank you for your partnership and flexibility as we adjusted our schedule to support ongoing professional learning and collaboration for our staff.
Our teachers and students have been hard at work, and first-quarter interims for Grades 1-6 are going home next Thursday! So please be on the lookout for them. We also welcomed regional visitors into our classrooms this week, and we couldn't be prouder of the engagement, effort, and growth our students show every single day.
Thank you for your continued support in making our school a wonderful place to learn and grow together. We hope you all have a relaxing and wonderful weekend!
Together We Grow,
Ms. Chianetta and Ms. Dauberman
Upcoming Events
October 12 - No School, Student Holiday
October 14 - Full-Time AAP Identification, 5:30 - 6:30pm, Woodburn Library
October 16 - Fall Picture Day
October 16 - PTA, Egyptian Food Truck
October 28 - Title I Annual Meeting and PTA Membership meeting
October 30 - 2-Hour Early Release
Farewell Ms. Dekraker
Join us in wishing farewell and best wishes to Ms. Dekraker. Ms Dekraker joined us in May as Acting Assistant Principal and made such a meaningful impact on our school community. She showed kindness, care and steady support during her time with us over the past four months. We will certainly miss her in our halls!
Our school has dedicated the book "The Rabbit Listened" to Ms. Dekraker because it reminds us that sometimes the best kind of leadership is simply being there. Her calm, steady, and caring presence made every Wildcat feel heard, supported, and safe.
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Festival
What a joyful evening of culture, connection, and community! Hispanic Heritage Festival brought families together to celebrate the traditions, stories, and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities. Sharing these experiences gives us a chance to learn from one another and appreciate the many cultures that make our community special.
A big thank-you to our PTA for organizing the event and to everyone who helped make the evening memorable. We hope you enjoy these highlights from the celebration!
We love visiting with the alpaca's at our Hispanic Heritage Festival!
Title I Annual Meeting
Families are invited to join us for Woodburn’s Title I Annual Meeting and PTA Membership Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, in the cafeteria. Enjoy dinner with us before the meeting and learn more about Title I at Woodburn.
Dinner: 6:30pm–7:00pm
Meeting: 7:00pm–8:00pm
Childcare, Spanish-language interpretation, and bus transportation from Fairmont Gardens will be provided.
School Innovation and Improvement Plan Feedback
We want to hear from you! Our School Innovation and Improvement Plan (SIIP) is alive and well at Woodburn. Our staff and students are living it each day through their schoolwork and interactions with one another.
Please review our SIIP on the Woodburn websiteand complete the feedback form to share your thoughts. Your voice matters!
Fall Picture Day
Picture Day is Friday, October 16. Please see the attached picture package form and QR code flyer for ordering details. Families can scan the QR code or visit strawbridge.net, select “Order Pictures & Yearbooks,” and enter code PX525715 to place an order.
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 6th Grade students solve math problems on a program called Desmos which allows their teachers to see their responses in real time.
Traffic Safety Near Our School
We understand that families may need to drive their children to school from time to time. If you need to, please familiarize yourself with our school’s kiss-and-ride procedures for the safety of all children and staff.
Please drop off or pick up your students in the designated areas. Students should not be dropped off or picked up in other areas around the school or in nearby neighborhoods. Please also avoid parking in neighborhoods or double parking in front of our school if you intend to walk your child to school. This can increase the number of students walking through busy intersections and create traffic hazards for other drivers and families trying to get to school.
Please follow all signs and directions posted at our school, on public roads, or provided by school staff or crossing guards, and avoid making U-turns. Most of all, always — ALWAYS — drive slowly near our school. The safety of all our students is one of our top priorities!!
The Fairfax County Police Department has additional safety tips for families, including ways to keep walkers safe and what to do about scooters, bicycles, and e-scooters.
 Students loved the animals at our Hispanic Heritage Festival last week!
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