Woodbridge Elementary School

Dear Woodbridge Families,

Strong relationships and two-way communication between families and teachers are essential to our students’ success. If you have a concern about something that has happened at school, please reach out to your child’s teacher first. Teachers spend each day with your child and are often in the best position to provide information, answer questions, and work with you to address concerns.

Our teachers are committed to keeping families informed through newsletters, SchoolStatus messages, emails, and other communication. We ask families to stay connected, respond when needed, ask questions, and continue building positive partnerships with their child’s teacher.

🚌 Transportation, Bus Safety & the PWCS Code of Behavior

We are continuing to work closely with PWCS Transportation to address concerns related to bus capacity, loading procedures, and student safety. We are particularly focused on appropriately supporting our youngest riders, including our preschool and kindergarten students, while ensuring that all students have appropriate space and are loading and riding buses safely.

The 2026–27 PWCS Code of Behavior applies to students while riding PWCS transportation and at bus stops. Students are expected to contribute to a safe and respectful bus environment by following the directions of the driver or attendant, remaining seated while the bus is moving, using appropriate language and behavior, and avoiding actions that could distract the driver or compromise the safety of others.

Families are encouraged to review the 2026–27 PWCS Code of Behavior with their children:

PWCS Code of Behavior: https://codeofbehavior.pwcs.edu/

Safe transportation is a shared responsibility. We appreciate families reinforcing these expectations at home so our drivers can remain focused on safely transporting students to and from school.

📞 Communicating Bus Concerns

We have experienced a very high volume of calls to the Woodbridge front office regarding bus situations. This makes it challenging for our office staff to appropriately respond to every family while also supporting students, families, and the daily operations of our school.

Please know that we are actively working with PWCS Transportation to support each and every student.

For routine concerns involving something your child experienced or observed on the bus, please begin by contacting your child’s teacher rather than calling the front office. Your child’s teacher can communicate the concern to administration, and we will investigate and provide additional support as needed.

For questions or concerns specifically related to bus routes, stops, schedules, delays, capacity, or other Transportation operations, families should use PWCS Transportation resources:

PWCS Bus Transportation & Family Resources:
https://www.pwcs.edu/support_services/bus_transportation/index

For an urgent student safety concern or emergency, please contact the school immediately.

Thank you for helping us maintain strong, respectful, and effective two-way communication. When families, teachers, school staff, and PWCS Transportation work together, we can better support our students and create a safe and positive experience for all of our Phoenixes.

Together We Rise! 🔥💙🧡

Brooke LeVecchi
Principal
Woodbridge Elementary School

Our English learners have been busy building their language skills through engaging, hands-on activities that promote speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This month, students practiced using new vocabulary, participated in collaborative discussions, and strengthened their confidence in communicating in English. We are proud of their hard work, growth, and enthusiasm as they continue to develop their language skills every day!

Woodbridge Elementary students are invited to sign up for this year's exciting after-school clubs! Clubs are a great way to explore new interests, build friendships, develop new skills, and have fun outside the classroom. We encourage all students to review the available club options with their families and sign up for the activities that interest them. Space may be limited, so be sure to submit your registration by the deadline. We can't wait to see our Phoenixes learning, growing, and having fun in our clubs! Woodbridge Elementary Clubs – Fill out form

Join Prince William County Fire & Rescue for the 3rd Annual Expo & Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3, from 12:00-5:00 p.m. at Pfitzner Stadium in Woodbridge! Families can enjoy fire truck tours, rescue demonstrations, games and activities for children, food, and more. This free community event offers fun and learning for all ages.

We are excited to announce the soft opening of our school pantry! As we continue to collect donations and build our inventory, we want to ensure that families experiencing an immediate need for food can access support.

If your family is experiencing a need, please complete the form below. Maite Diaz-Funez, School Parent Liaison, or Cory Cobern, School Social Worker, will reach out to you confidentially to discuss available resources and support.

There will be no school this Monday September 21, in observance the Yom Kippur Holiday.

Capital Area Food Bank Mobile Food Market is coming to Prince William Public Libraries this fall!

Families can receive fresh fruits and vegetables at no cost on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring your own grocery bags. Visit the Potomac, Bull Run, or Central Library locations on select dates in September, October, and November for this community resource.

Potomac Library

2201 Opitz Blvd

Woodbridge, VA 22191

Bull Run Library

8051 Ashton Avenue

Manassas, VA 20109

Central Library

8601 Mathis Avenue

Manassas, VA 20110

The safety of our students is always our top priority. When visiting Woodbridge Elementary or picking up a student early, please be prepared to show a valid government-issued photo identification upon arrival.

For security purposes, students may only be released to individuals who present a physical form of identification and who are listed as an approved emergency contact.

Photo or digital copies will not be allowed.

Strong family-school partnerships begin with open, respectful, and consistent communication. Your child’s teacher should always be your first point of contact when you have a question or concern about your child’s learning, classroom experience, assignments, behavior, or classroom routines.

We also ask families to remember that teachers are actively teaching, supervising, planning, and working with students throughout the school day. Their primary focus during these hours must be student learning and safety.

To help our teachers remain focused on students, please limit multiple messages about the same question or concern and allow teachers time to respond. Sending repeated messages through different communication methods can make it more difficult for teachers to manage communication while providing students with the attention they deserve.

Teachers will respond as soon as they are reasonably able. We appreciate your patience and partnership as we work together to support every student.

For questions about attendance, absences, or general school information, please contact the Woodbridge Elementary School office at wdes-office@pwcs.edu.

Thank you for helping us protect instructional time while maintaining strong communication between home and school.

Los estudiantes de PWCS en los grados 3 al 12 participarán en la encuesta Socioemocional (SEL) Snapshot, que ayuda a comprender cómo desarrollan habilidades importantes para la vida. Esta encuesta no se usa para calificaciones, disciplina ni evaluaciones de salud mental. Las familias pueden revisar las preguntas, acceder a los resultados a través de ParentVUE y optar por no participar.

Para obtener más información, escanee el código QR que aparece en el volante adjunto.

We are excited to welcome families and special guests to join their students for lunch beginning October 1st! More information about lunch visit procedures will be shared as the date approaches.

We are also looking for volunteers to help make this school year a success. Opportunities include assisting during lunch, supporting our monthly Family Food Markets, helping with the Book Fair, Field Days, and other school events throughout the year. If you're interested in volunteering, please complete the Volunteer Interest Form linked below.

Please note: All volunteers must complete the required volunteer training and school division volunteer requirements before participating in any volunteer activities.

USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO FILL OUT THE INTEREST FORM

Beginning Wednesday, September 9, Woodbridge Elementary will participate in the USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for the 2026-27 school year! Through this program, students will receive free fresh fruit and vegetable snacks every Wednesday through Friday, along with opportunities to learn about healthy eating and nutrition. We are excited to help students explore new foods and build healthy habits throughout the school year.

Thank you to all families who have already reviewed the 2026-2027 Woodbridge Elementary School Family Handbook. If you have not yet done so, please take a few minutes to review it. The handbook contains important information about school procedures, expectations, attendance, safety, and communication. We will continue to update it throughout the year as we grow our new school community together.

USE THE BUTTON BELOW TO ACCESS THE FAMILY HANDBOOK

Great news! Woodbridge Elementary School will provide all essential school supplies for students during the 2026-2027 school year. Families do not need to purchase standard classroom supplies.

Students should come ready to learn with:

• A backpack
• A reusable water bottle
• A positive attitude 😊

Teachers will communicate if any special items are needed for projects during the school year.

Need a backpack? Backpacks will be available for families who request one using the form below, while supplies last.

To help students return to learning quickly after an accident or spill, please send a complete change of clothes for your child to keep at school. Our nurse's clinic will not have extra clothing available.

We recommend including:

• Shirt
• Pants/shorts
• Underwear
• Socks

Please place the items in a labeled Ziploc or reusable bag with your child's first and last name, and update them throughout the year as your child grows and seasons change.

If families need resources for extra clothes, please reach out to our School Social Worker, Cory Cobern CobernCD@PWCS.EDU or our School Parent Liaison, Maite Diaz-Funez, DiazfuMS@PWCS.EDU.

Students are sorted into one of five houses that represent our core values:

• Ignite – Proactive
• Ascend – Perseverant
• Ember – Resilient
• Forge – Innovative
• Radiant – Inspiring

• Monday, September 21- Yom Kippur, Schools and office closed
• Thursday, October 1 - Back to School Night and Title 1 Family Meeting- 5:30-7:00 PM
• Friday, October 2- School Picture Day

House System - Family Important Dates

• Student House reveal day – Friday, August 28th
• House parade (mini celebration) - Thursday, September 3rd
• Quarter 1 House assembly – Friday, October 30th
• Quarter 2 House assembly – Wednesday, January 27th
• Quarter 3 house assembly – Thursday, April 15th
• Quarter 4 House cup celebration – Wednesday, June 16th

1550 Prince William Parkway, Woodbridge, VA 22191

Main School Phone Number

703.494.3154

Brooke LeVecchi, Principal - leveccbb@pwcs.edu

Emmanuelle Hill, Assistant Principal - CrossEA@pwcs.edu

Latisha Copeland, Administrative Intern - SAMUELLS@pwcs.edu

Ana Salmeron, Financial Specialist - SalmerAL@PWCS.EDU

Delores Ford, Admin Assistant II - FordDS@pwcs.edu

Doris Guzman, Office Assistant - GuzmanDM@pwcs.edu

Maite Diaz-Funez, Parent Liaison - DiazfuMS@PWCS.EDU

Cory Cobern - School Social Worker - CobernCD@PWCS.EDU

Melba Ester - School Nurse - EsterMT@PWCS.EDU

Woodbridge ES CIP Summary with Goals (2026–2027)

Woodbridge Elementary’s Continuous Improvement Plan focuses on launching a high-performing, inclusive school by strengthening instruction, building a strong culture of belonging, and using data-driven systems to support all students.

Key Priorities

• Increase reading and math achievement for all students
• Close achievement gaps for historically underserved groups
• Establish consistent instructional systems (CLTs, MTSS)
• Build a positive, inclusive school culture and strong family partnerships

Literacy Goals

• 85% of grades 3–5 students will pass the Reading SOL by June 2027
• 80% of K–2 students will be in the low/moderate risk range on VALLSS
• 100% of students will show growth on STAR Reading

Mathematics Goals

• 85% of grades 3–5 students will pass the Math SOL by June 2027
• 100% of grades 1–5 students will show growth on Momentum Math

Instruction & Systems Goals

• 100% of teachers implement consistent CLT structures and data-driven practices
• 100% of identified students receive evidence-based literacy interventions
• Design Thinking integrated into instruction across all teams

Positive Clime & Culture

• Improve overall attendance and reduce chronic absenteeism
• 100% of chronically absent students receive mentoring/support

Family & Community Goal

• Establish and operate a school pantry system to support families and remove barriers to learning

Key Strategies

• Deliver strong Tier I instruction with targeted intervention supports
• Implement MTSS for academics, behavior, and attendance
• Use data to guide instruction and monitor progress
• Build a culture of belonging through the House System, PBIS, restorative practices, and family engagement