- School Year at a Glance
- Talent Show
- International Night
- Open House & Popsicles on the Playground
- Kindergarten Bedtime Stories
- Fall Fun Fair
- Family Game Night
- Literacy Night
- S.T.E.A.M. Olympics
- BINGO Night
- Book Fair
- Staff Appreciation Week 2026
2025-2026 Shrevewood PTA Calendar
Year at a Glance
📅 Save These Dates!
This calendar provides an overview of key PTA and school events, school holidays, and important dates for the 2025-2026 school year. Please note that dates may be subject to change - always check the most current information from the school and PTA.
Shrevewood Elementary Talent Show 2026
Get ready to shine, Wise Owls! Whether you're a singer, dancer, magician, or have a unique skill to share, we want to see you on the big stage. Join us for an evening celebrating the incredible creativity of our Shrevewood students.
🎤 The Main Event
Mark your calendars for the show of the year!
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When: Thursday, May 21, 2026
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Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Where: The Shrevewood Gym
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Tickets: No tickets required; entry is FREE
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Concessions: Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase.
Note: All children must be accompanied by an adult. We encourage families to bring blankets for comfortable floor seating
🎭 Audition Information
All performers must audition to participate in the show. We are looking for variety, enthusiasm, and school-appropriate content!
Audition Date: Wednesday, April 8
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Time: 5:00-7:00PM
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Location: Room 120 at Shrevewood Elementary
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Signup HERE
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Please sign up for one 5-minute slot. Group acts should only sign up for one slot and list all members in the comments.
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📝 Performance Guidelines
To ensure a smooth show for everyone, please keep the following in mind:
| Category | Requirement |
| Time Limit | Acts must be no longer than 3 minutes. |
| Music | Please bring music with you on phone or USB. |
| Content | All lyrics, costumes, and performances must be G-rated and school-appropriate. |
| Equipment | We provide microphones and a sound system. Please bring your own specific instruments or props. |
🤝 How You Can Help
Our Talent Show is a community-run event and we need your help to make it a success!
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Volunteer: We need help with set up, greeting, backstage management, concessions, and cleanup. Please sign up HERE.
Questions? Please reach out to our Talent Show Coordinators: Sweta Kumar or Luke Hemmingson.
Join us in celebrating Shrevewood's rich cultural tapestry at International Night!
Shrevewood International Night is a beloved school tradition that brings families, neighbors, and friends together for a vibrant evening of learning, connection, and joy. This year, we are proud to partner with Fairfax County VA250 to highlight our community's place in history.
Admission is completely free to attend, and all Shrevewood families are welcome. Come travel the world with us right here on campus!
📅 Event Details
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Date: Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
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Location: Shrevewood Elementary School (Indoors & On the Blacktop)
⏱️ Schedule of Events
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5:30 PM – 6:30 PM | Cultural Classroom Museums (Indoors)
Take a tour through our school hallways and step inside our global classrooms! Students and teachers have teamed up to create immersive, educational displays showcasing history, traditions, and artifacts from all over the world.
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5:30 PM – 7:00 PM | International Food Market (Outdoors)
Head out to the school blacktop to enjoy tastes from around the world. Delicious international cuisine and treats will be available for purchase from our fantastic local food vendors:
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Jarabe Gourmet Pops – Handcrafted, authentic Mexican paletas and gourmet ice pops in a variety of refreshing, vibrant flavors.
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BorekG Turkish Mom's Cookin' – Mouthwatering, traditional Turkish savory pastries, street food, and home-style baked goods made with love.
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🗺️ Classroom Museum Directory
Wondering which country your child’s classroom is representing? Find their teacher below and get ready to visit their exhibit!
| Country | Classroom/Teacher |
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| Afghanistan | Jones |
| Algeria | Haymans |
| Bolivia | Hicks |
| Brazil | Mitchell |
| Canada | Wuest |
| China | Thomas |
| Costa Rica | Hemmingson |
| Egypt | Wilson |
| El Salvador | Burgos |
| Ethiopia | Mahon |
| Germany | Acar |
| Honduras | Krizner |
| India | Handy |
| Kenya | Smith |
| Malaysia | Marvel |
| Mexico | Malone |
| Morocco | Malave |
| Nepal | Gross |
| Peru | George |
| Philippines | Strait |
| Saudi Arabia | Brackett |
| South Korea | Holloway & Mr. C |
| Sri Lanka | Zarro |
| Tanzania | Aby |
| Turkey | Pinkerton |
| Vietnam | Ice |
🤝 Get Involved!
International Night shines brightest when our families share a piece of their heritage.
Contribute to a Museum:
Do you have traditional clothing, family heirlooms, posters, flags, or unique decorative items that match one of the countries listed above? We would love to feature them in the displays!
To lend items to a classroom museum, please contact Cassandra Hoover at cmhoover@fcps.edu.
Volunteer at the Event:
We need enthusiastic helping hands to make this evening run smoothly. Please sign up HERE.
Kindergarten Bedtime Stories
Thursday, September 18, 2025
6:00-7:00 PM
Shrevewood Elementary Library
Please join us for an evening of bedtime stories with our kindergarten families. Come dressed in your pajamas, bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, and get ready to listen to bedtime stories read by our principal, Mrs. Vandawalker, and our assistant principal, Mr. Reichard. Light refreshments will be served.
Siblings welcome. Please note this is not a drop-off event and parents are expected to stay the entire time.
This is a great opportunity to meet other kindergarten families. Please let us know if you'll be attending by clicking on the button below.
Get Ready for the Shrevewood Fall Fun Fair!
The Shrevewood PTA is excited to host the Fall Fun Fair, a carnival event with games, treats, and fun for the whole family. Join your fellow Shrevewood students, families, and staff for an afternoon of unforgettable fun.
🦸♀️👩🚀 Costumes welcome (costume masks and toy weapons not allowed). 👩🚀🦸♀️
🛍️ Bring a bag to carry treats and prizes or decorate one on site. 🛍️
📅 WHEN: Saturday, October 25th, 3 PM - 5 PM
📍 WHERE: Shrevewood Elementary School Campus
7525 Shreve Rd, Falls Church, VA
🎟️ COST: Purchase wristbands in advance and save!
$7 in advance (through October 23rd). $10 at the event.
What to Expect: Fun for All Ages! We'll have a wide variety of activities to make sure everyone has a blast. Purchase wristbands for kids to access all games and activities. Adults do not need wristbands.
- Carnival Games: Bean Bag Toss, Candy Walk, Cookie Face Off, Donut Chomp, Eyeball spoon race, Guess the number of Candy Corns, Halloween Tattoos, Lucky Duck, Monster Says, Sidewalk Chalk Art Zone, Spin to Win Wheel
- Color your hair station: Get your hair sprayed in festive colors!
- Arts & Crafts Station: Decorate a fall-themed bag to carry your treats and take home.
- Food: Enjoy candy and snacks, available as prizes.
- Shrevewood Spirit Gear: Purchase croc charms ($3 each or 2/$5) and shirts from our Second Chance Spirit Wear store ($2 for used/vintage shirts and $5 for never worn overstock shirts from the past two years).
How to Help
Donate: We're collecting candy, small prizes, and treats. Drop off donations in a bin by the front doors of the school or shop from our Amazon wishlist and have items shipped to the event organizers.
Volunteer: We're looking for volunteers to help set up, run activities, and clean up. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students seeking service hours. Sign up here!
Questions? Please email us at fallfunfair@shrevewoodpta.org.
Family Game Night
Thursday, November 20, 2025
6:00-7:30 PM
Shrevewood Elementary Cafeteria
Get ready to roll the dice, draw some cards, and spend quality time with our school community! Join us for a fun-filled Family Game Night. Make sure to RSVP so we order enough pizza!
This is a wonderful opportunity to unplug, connect with other families, and share your favorite games—or discover a new one!
Feel Free to Bring...
- Games: Bring your family's favorite board game or card game to share.
- Snacks: Bring a snack to share (potluck style!).
Special Feature: ThinkFun! Games
ThinkFun!, known for their brain-boosting logic puzzles and games, sent us a selection of games for our families to try out.
Don't miss the raffle! We will be raffling off several ThinkFun! games for you to take home and for our classroom teachers.
Volunteer: We're looking for volunteers to help set up, guide families with games, and clean up. This is a great opportunity for middle and high school students seeking service hours. Sign up here!
Questions? Please email us at board@shrevewoodpta.org.
We can't wait to see you there for an evening of friendly competition and fun!
DETECTIVES WANTED FOR OUR
MYSTERY LITERACY NIGHT!
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
5:00 - 6:30 PM
Shrevewood Cafeteria
RSVP By Clicking on the Fingerprint Below
Strange things are happening at Shrevewood! Do you have what it takes to solve the mystery?
Grab your detective hats! You're invited to a night of puzzles, clues, and reading adventures. Can you and your family work together to solve the big case?
Two Big Events, One Great Night!
This year, our Literacy Night is happening at the same time as the Book Fair Family Shopping Night!
Come solve the mystery with us in the Cafeteria, and then head to the library to browse the Book Fair with your family. It's the perfect chance to enjoy a community event, get some holiday shopping done, and support our school!
The "Case File" (Event Details)
- What: A family-friendly night of mysterious reading fun and problem-solving.
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
- Where: The Shrevewood Cafeteria (The Book Fair will be open in the Library!)
What to Expect
Get ready to:
- Try out what it's like to be an agent.
- Train to be a detective at our puzzle stations.
- Decode secret messages.
- Solve the final puzzle and crack the case!
This is a free event and open house style so stop by any time during the literacy night! Please note this is not a drop-off event and adults are expected to stay with their children.
Call for Volunteers!
We need several "lead agents" (adult and middle school/high school volunteers) to help make the night a success. If you can help with setup, running a clue station, or cleanup, please sign up HERE.
🏅 GO FOR THE GOLD AT
SHREVEWOOD'S S.T.E.A.M. OLYMPICS! 🏅
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
5:00 - 6:30PM
Shrevewood Cafeteria
Click HERE to RSVP.
Join us for a night of discovery, creativity, and competition at our Winter Olympics-themed STEAM Night.
WHAT TO EXPECT
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Hands-on Fun: Activities for all grade levels (Pre-K to 6).
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Format: Open House Style — visit stations at your own pace!
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Family Engagement: This is not a drop-off event; parents and students will work together to solve challenges.
"The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part."
— Pierre de Coubertin
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Jo Ann & Carl McNair Community Child Development Center
Easterseals' child development centers provide high-quality early childhood education to every child, regardless of ability or family income. They serve infants, toddlers, and preschoolers of all abilities, as well as children of military veterans and currently have slots open for all age groups. They provide a stimulating educational experience for every child's unique needs. Their center is certified by the National Association for the Education of Young Children and has received the seal of approval from the Virginia Quality Birth to Five System (VQB5), which measures quality of publicly funded birth-to-five classrooms. They also participate in the Virginia Department of Education Child Care Subsidy Program and Military Child Care Fee Assistance.
QUESTIONS?
Interested in volunteering or have questions? Sign up HERE or contact us at board@shrevewoodpta.org.
Join us for Shrevewood's Annual
BINGO Night!
Friday, March 6, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Shrevewood Cafeteria
Get ready for a night of high-energy fun for the whole family! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a first-timer, come join your friends and neighbors at the Shrevewood Cafeteria for an evening of food, fun, and fundraising.
While bingo cards are completely FREE, you can make it a full night out by grabbing dinner—fresh pizza slices will be available for just $2 each!
Don’t forget to try your luck in our raffle, where $2 tickets (or 3 tickets for $5) give you a chance to win some truly fantastic prizes.
Best of all, every dollar spent on pizza and raffle tickets goes directly toward making the Sixth Grade Promotion Party an unforgettable celebration for our sixth grade class. We can't wait to see you there!
We Need Your Help!
Events like this are only possible with our amazing community. If you have an hour to spare, please consider helping us with setup, running the raffle prize table, running the bake sale table, distributing pizza, or with cleanup.
Click HERE to Sign Up to Volunteer
Get Ready! The Book Fair is Coming to Shrevewood!
Friday, April 17th – Thursday, April 23rd
Shrevewood Elementary School Library
We're excited to announce a big update for this year's Book Fair! We are partnering with a new vendor, Bookworm Central, to bring a fantastic selection of new books to our students. Check out the flyer here! This is a wonderful opportunity to get a head start on holiday shopping while supporting our school library!
How Students Will Shop
Students will visit the fair with their class during their regular weekly Library time.
- One Class Visit: Please note, we are skipping wish lists this year. This will be the only scheduled visit for each class.
- Return Visits: Good news! Students who wish to make additional purchases are welcome to return to the fair on another day to shop.
Special Family Shopping Night
Join us on Monday, April 20th! The fair will be open after school until 7:00 PM for families to visit together. It’s a great chance to see other families in our community, browse the full selection, and get some holiday shopping done.
Payment Options
We make it easy to pay! We accept the following:
- Cash
- Check
- Credit/Debit Card
- eWallet: This is a safe, cash-free digital payment option. You can set up your student's eWallet account at the official Bookworm Central site: Click Here to Set Up Your eWallet
Want to Help? Volunteer!
Hooray, we'd love to have you! No experience is necessary, and there are lots of ways to pitch in and join the fun.
We have slots available for:
- Book Fair Set-up
- Cashier
- Helping students find great titles
- Book Fair Take-down
Ready to sign up? Click Here to Sign up to Help
Every purchase at the book fair helps our school’s library add new titles to the collection for all students to enjoy. Thank you for your support!
Totally Rad: Staff Appreciation Week
Get ready to go back to the future! From May 4–8, 2026, our school community is taking a trip down memory lane to celebrate the absolute legends who make our school "All That and a Bag of Chips." It’s time to dust off the neon, grab a scrunchie, and show our incredible staff some major love!
What’s Happening for the Staff?
Our staff members work tirelessly every day to support our students. To say thank you, we’ve planned a week of 90s-inspired treats and breaks to give them the VIP treatment they deserve:
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Monday, May 4: The Schoolyard Snack Attack
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The staff will ditch the cafeteria trays to build their own gourmet "Lunchables." They've certainly earned a playground break!
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Tuesday, May 5: The Central Perk Morning
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Could this breakfast be any better? Staff will pivot over to the lounge for bagels and coffee that would make Gunther proud.
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Wednesday, May 6: Take a Look, It's in a Book (It!) Pizza Party
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Our educators will come grab a book and some pizza for the ultimate 90s Pizza Hut pizza party!
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Thursday, May 7: The Max & Time Out!
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Breakfast: Teachers can grab a booth at "The Max" for totally rad, custom-made omelettes by the Omelette Guys (provide by Shrevewood's admin team).
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Friday, May 8: Ice Ice Baby Froyo Bar
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Stop, collaborate, and listen! Staff members can top their own SweetFrog froyo like rockstars to kick off the weekend.
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How Your Family Can Get Involved
To make this week truly da bomb, we need our amazing families to pitch in.
Ways to Support:
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Volunteer Your Time: We need parents to help prep gifts and support meal distribution. Sign up HERE.
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Book Donations: We are looking for gently used or new books for staff members as part of an appreciation week giveaway. You can sign up HERE to specify what you will donate. All books must be delivered by Monday, April 27.
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Raffle Donations: We are collecting items for giveaways all week to surprise the staff. Please check this list for gift cards we are collecting.
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Student Participation Ideas: We hope you shower our staff with love all week! Here are some ideas your students can do.
- Sunday, May 3rd: Decorate the walkway to the school with encouraging messages for our staff. We will be meeting at the school at 3:00PM. Please sign up if your family is interested in participating.
- Monday, May 4th: Bring in a note to let a staff member know how much you appreciate them. We will also have notes at school for students to fill out in the school foyer when they arrive at school.
- Tuesday, May 5th: Bring in a favorite snack for one of your teachers. Staff favorites lists can be found here.
- Wednesday, May 6th: Bring in a bookmark for a staff member or decorate one in the school foyer when you arrive at school.
- Thursday, May 7th: Bring in a gift of your choice for your teacher. It could be homemade or store bought; it’s what’s from the heart that counts.
- Friday, May 8th: 90s Spirit Day. Dress up like they did in the 1990s.
Questions? Please contact president@shrevewoodpta.org if you have questions.
Let's make this a week they'll never forget!