Woodbridge Elementary School

Dear Woodbridge Families,

It is hard to believe we are already entering our fifth week of school! As we continue building the culture of our new school community, I want to thank our families for your partnership, patience, and support. Opening a brand-new school means we are learning, growing, and improving together and your voice is an important part of that process.

One of our most important commitments at Woodbridge is two-way communication. Strong relationships between home and school make a difference for our students. If you have a question or concern about something happening in your child's classroom, please begin by reaching out directly to your child's teacher. Our teachers spend each day with your children and are often the best first point of contact. If additional support is needed, our counselors, specialists, front-office team, and administrators are here to help.

We also ask that all communication remain respectful, productive, and focused on solutions. Families should always feel comfortable asking questions, expressing concerns, or advocating for their children. In return, please allow our staff the opportunity to listen, respond, ask questions, and share information. Two-way communication means that we listen to you, and we ask that you listen to us as well. We may not always agree, but we can always work together with mutual respect and with the best interests of our students at the center.

🏫 Back-to-School Night is next week, Thursday, October 1

We are excited to welcome our families back to Woodbridge this week! Back-to-School Night is Thursday, October 1, and this is another important opportunity to strengthen our home-school partnership.

Families may begin arriving at 5:00 p.m. to meet our community partners. Our Title I Annual Family Meeting will be held from 5:30–6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria, followed by two classroom sessions:

Session 1: 6:00–6:30 p.m.
Session 2: 6:30–7:00 p.m.

During your classroom session, you will learn more about your child's classroom, instruction, expectations, communication, and how we can work together throughout the year. Teachers will also provide information about signing up for our required November family conferences, with options for phone, Zoom, or in-person meetings.

We hope you will join us! Building a strong school does not happen overnight—it happens through relationships, communication, trust, and a shared commitment to our children.

Thank you for continuing to grow alongside us as we build something special at Woodbridge.

Together We Rise! 🔥
Brooke LeVecchi, Principal

Woodbridge Elementary School

Physical pictures forms were also sent home with students this week.

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.

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

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

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

• 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