Woodbridge Elementary School

Dear Woodbridge Families,

The time has finally arrived! After months of planning, preparing, building, and dreaming about what Woodbridge Elementary can become, we are so excited to welcome our students and families to the very first school year at Woodbridge Elementary!

Our teachers officially return to contract this week and will be busy preparing classrooms, collaborating as teams, and getting everything ready to welcome our Phoenixes. Please be on the lookout for communication from your child’s new teacher and teaching team as they introduce themselves and share important information for the start of school. We cannot wait for you to begin getting to know the incredible staff who will be supporting your children this year!

🚌 Transportation Reminder — Woodbridge is a Bus School

As we prepare for the first day of school, please remember that Woodbridge Elementary is an all-bus school. Students who are assigned bus transportation should ride their assigned bus to and from school.

Students should not walk to or from Woodbridge Elementary. The safety of our students is our highest priority, and our location and surrounding roadways are not appropriate for student walkers.

Families who need to transport their child by car may register to use our Kiss & Ride program. Please make sure you complete the Kiss & Ride registration process so we can plan for a safe and efficient arrival and dismissal.

Additional information regarding bus routes, transportation, arrival, dismissal, and Kiss & Ride procedures will continue to be shared as we get closer to the first day.

🥫 Great News — Our Woodbridge Food Bank is Coming Soon!

We are excited to share that Woodbridge Elementary has established partnerships with the CHO Wagon of Prince William County and the Capital Area Food Bank to support our school food bank!

Through these partnerships, food deliveries will be made to Woodbridge each month, helping us provide an ongoing resource for our families.

We will soon announce our first food delivery as well as the opening dates and shopping times when Woodbridge families can visit our school food bank and select available food items.

We are incredibly excited to bring this resource directly to our school community. More information is coming soon!

📬 Watch for Communication This Week!

This is an exciting week at Woodbridge! As our staff returns, families should begin receiving information from their child's teacher.

Please continue to check your email, SchoolStatus messages, and Woodbridge communications for important back-to-school updates.

🔥 We Are Ready to Rise!

Opening a brand-new school is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and we are incredibly excited to build this school community alongside you. Woodbridge will be a place where students are encouraged to innovate, design, grow, and belong and where every child knows they are an important part of our Phoenix family.

Thank you for your partnership, patience, and excitement as we prepare to open our doors.

With excitement,

Brooke LeVecchi
Principal

leveccbb@pwcs.edu
Woodbridge Elementary School

Together We Rise! 🔥

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 at Open House for families who request one using the form below.

As we prepare for the school year, we want families to be aware that the school nurse will NOT keep extra clothing in the clinic.

Our new school has many student bathrooms located throughout the building, and we want students to have quick access to a change of clothes if an accident, spill, or other unexpected situation occurs during the school day.

Please send a complete change of clothes for your child to keep in their backpack or classroom. This is especially important for our younger students, but we encourage families of students in all grade levels to consider keeping an extra set available.

We recommend including:

• Shirt
• Pants/shorts
• Underwear
• Socks

Please place the clothing in a labeled Ziploc or reusable bag with your child’s first and last name. Remember to update the clothing during the year as your child grows and as the seasons change.

Having an extra set of clothing readily available will help us get students changed and back to learning as quickly and comfortably as possible.

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.

Thank you to all of our Woodbridge Elementary families who joined us for Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese! We appreciate your support and loved seeing our school community come together for an evening of fun. 🎉🍕🐭

As we prepare for another exciting school year, we ask all families to log in to ParentVUE and complete the annual Back-to-School Packet.

Completing the packet helps ensure that school staff have accurate information to support your child and communicate with your family throughout the year. It only takes a few minutes and provides important information that helps us create a safe and successful learning environment for all students.

A critical part of the Back-to-School Packet is reviewing and updating your emergency contacts. Accurate emergency contact information allows us to quickly reach parents, guardians, and trusted adults if an unexpected situation arises.

When completing the Back-to-School Packet in ParentVUE, please verify:

• Parent/guardian contact information
• Emergency contacts
• Medical and health information
• Transportation and other student information, if applicable

Thank you for taking the time to review and update your information. Your partnership helps ensure a smooth, safe, and successful start to the school year for every student.

Students will earn a house point after their family has completed the packet!

Students without health insurance can receive a free school physical at American Family Care Urgent Care, sponsored by the Prince William County Community Foundation. Physicals are available through September 15 at 14087 Richmond Hwy., Unit 101, Woodbridge VA, 22191. Walk-ins are welcome, or families may call 571-300-8000 to schedule an appointment.

This year, all students will be part of our new House System, a schoolwide program designed to build community, belonging, and school spirit. Students will be sorted into one of five houses that represent our core values:

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

Throughout the year, students will participate in fun activities, challenges, and celebrations while building friendships, leadership skills, and pride in our school community.

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

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

Families are encouraged to stay informed and connected by using ParentVUE and EZ Arrival, two helpful tools that provide access to important student and transportation information.

ParentVUE

ParentVUE allows families to view their child's:

• Grades and academic progress
• Attendance records
• School information

ParentVUE can be accessed online or downloaded to a mobile device through the PWCS ParentVUE webpage, the Apple App Store, or Google Play Store.

EZ Arrival Bus Tracking

The EZ Arrival mobile app provides real-time school bus tracking, allowing families to:

• View their student's bus location
• Receive estimated arrival times
• Stay informed about transportation updates and delays

We encourage all families to download the EZ Arrival app and enable notifications to help ensure timely student arrival and dismissal. For setup instructions and additional transportation resources, please visit the PWCS Transportation webpage.

• Wednesday, August 19th Special Education / PreK / K Students Open House - 3:00-4:00 PM

• Friday, August 21st - Open House for all Students and Families – 3:00-5:00 PM
• Monday, August 24- First Day of School of the 26-27 SY
• Wednesday, September 9 - New School Ribbon Cutting Event - 5:00-8:00 PM
• Thursday, October 1 - Back to School Night 5:30-7:00 PM

School starts August 24, 2026. School hours are from 9:20 AM until 4:00 PM.

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