With our continued focus on character education and student wellness, we are always looking for ways to recognize and celebrate our students for their efforts. We are excited to partner with our wonderful PTA to host a the WHES Carnival during the students’ special time on Tuesday, March 19th. The students have earned this special activity because of their contributions to making our school a positive and safe learning environment. Please contact the PTA, or Mr. Davis, our Assistant Principal if you would like to volunteer (bdavis1@fcps.edu.)
Career Day at Woodley Hills Elementary School (WHES) will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.. Our goal is to expose our students to a wide range of careers and to help them develop an awareness of the many facets of the career world. We would like to ask that students dress-up as their favorite career or wear a favorite college shirt on Career Day!
A huge thank you to all the parents and community members who are taking time out of their busy schedules to volunteer! Career Day would not be a success without you!
For more information, contact Dr. Trina Clinkscales at (703) 799-2000 (trclinkscale@fcps.edu) or Ms. Karen Thompson (703) 799-2000) (kfthompson@fcps.edu).
 Visit the FCPS Website for more information about the registration process and requirements.
Enrollment for kindergarten has begun, please contact our registrar, Sandra Guzman at 703-799-2000 to make an appointment. Information about kindergarten orientation will be sent soon.
Books, Books, Books!! The Scholastic book fair will run from March 11-15. Students may shop during their scheduled library time during the week. There is a family night on Thursday March 14th from 5:30-7:30 where families may shop together. More details about the fair will be given to students. Want to help out? Sign-up here to support this popular fundraiser. Email Ms. Connors at jvconnors@fcps.edu with any questions or concerns.
Our next PTA Meeting will be on March 12th at 7:00pm.
Please join us to learn how our Guidance Counselors, Social Workers and School Psychologist support students and how they can assist you as well.
Childcare will be available to parents who wish to attend in person.
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Crayola Flowers (ongoing) - When you purchase flowers here,10% of every order goes to the Woodley Hills PTA! Bookmark this link and use it regularly. We'll be advertising it specifically around certain holidays (Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day, Easter, Mother's Day) but use it year round!
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Spring Picture Day will be on Friday, March 15th. To order your child's individual and class pictures, visit Strawbridge Studio Order Code: FM426585 |
Thank you to Sally Rahnama and Karen Morris,! We truly appreciate everything you do to support our entire WHES family! Your time, energy, and efforts do not go unnoticed. Both of you adds so much value to our school and to each person you connect with throughout the day. Your words of wisdom, hugs, and willingness to listen have helped so many family members pull through challenging times. Our family is so much better because of each of you.
We wish we could do more, but we hope you felt our love and respect with each card, note, poster, and treat you received this week. We hope you had a wonderful week!
Many of our family members will be observing Ramadan beginning at sunset on March10 until April 9. The first full day of Ramadan is March 11th. Ramadan is the most sacred month of the year for Muslims, who believe it was during this month that God revealed the first verses of the Quran, Islam's sacred text, to Mohammed, on a night known as "The Night of Power." During the entire month of Ramadan, Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. It is meant to be a time of spiritual discipline—of deep contemplation of one's relationship with God, extra prayer, increased charity and generosity, and intense study of the Quran.
Please share if your child will be fasting as we will have a designated space available to students so they do not have to stay in the cafeteria during lunch. Please provide your child with guidance on how they are to spend their lunch time, whether it be reflection, writing, reading, etc. If you or your child would like to pray Dhuhr, please contact the office so that we can discuss arrangements. Ramadan Mubarak!
FCPS is committed to raising awareness about the opioid epidemic with our educators, parents/caregivers, and students. Together, we can help ensure our students thrive.
What can families do?
- Show you disapprove of underage drinking and other drug misuse. More than 80% of young people ages 10-18 say their parents are the leading influence on their decision whether to drink.
- Show you care about your child’s health, wellness, and success.
- Show you are a good source of information about alcohol and other drugs. Find helpful resources on the FCPS Opioid Awareness webpage.
- Pay attention to your child and discourage risky behaviors.
- Build your child’s skills and strategies for avoiding drinking and drug use. Talk with your child about what they would do if faced with a decision about alcohol and drugs, such as texting a code word to a family member or practicing how they will say, “No thanks.”
Visit FCPS’ website for more information
- Desde el domingo 3 de marzo hasta el viernes 22 de marzo estará abierta la Encuesta de Participación Familiar, que nos ayudará a reconocer, comprender, respetar y abordar mejor los puntos fuertes y las necesidades de las familias en nuestras escuelas. Los temas de la encuesta incluyen:
- Ambiente acogedor
- Comunicación
- Éxito de los estudiantes
- Apoyo
- Colaboración entre la Familia y la Escuela
- Colaboración con la Comunidad
La encuesta estará disponible en Inglés, Amárico, Árabe, Chino, Farsi, Coreano, Pashto, Español, Urdu y Vietnamita.
Los padres/cuidadores recibirán el enlace de la encuesta por correo electrónico de una empresa independiente, K12 Insight. Un enlace público también se publicará en el sitio web de FCPS. Encuestas en papel estarán disponibles en la oficina principal. Por favor manténgase en al tanto para más información.
In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system to provide information to parents annually about eating disorders with parents/guardians of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA 2023),
Eating disorders are serious but treatable mental and physical illnesses that can affect people of all genders, ages, races, religions, ethnicities, sexual orientations, body shapes, and weights. In the United States, 28.8 million Americans will suffer from an eating disorder at some point in their lives.
There is no single cause of an eating disorder. Rather, it is a complex combination of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors that converge and set off an individual’s predisposed genetic vulnerability.
In collaboration with the Fairfax County Health Department, FCPS has developed a web page with detailed information and resources about eating disorders. To find out more, please visit the FCPS Eating Disorders website.
In addition to the information on the FCPS website, the National Eating Disorders Association has a toll free, confidential Helpline, 1-800-931-2237.
Tutor.com offers more than help with homework! This on-demand tutoring service also provides a comprehensive range of resources including exam prep for AP, SAT, and ACT tests at no cost to families.
Students can take practice quizzes at any time. If they struggle in particular areas, they can immediately connect to a live tutor for help through voice or chat options. Learn more on the FCPS Tutor.com webpage.
Tutor.com Puede Ayudar con los Deberes y Mucho Más
¡Tutor.com ofrece más que ayuda con los deberes! Este servicio gratuito de tutoría también ofrece una amplia variedad de recursos que incluyen preparación para los exámenes AP, SAT y ACT sin coste alguno para las familias.
Los estudiantes pueden hacer pruebas de práctica en cualquier momento. Si tienen dificultades en algún área en particular, pueden conectarse inmediatamente con un tutor en vivo para obtener ayuda a través de las opciones de voz o chat. Obtenga más información en la página web FCPS Tutor.com.
The information below is neither sponsored nor endorsed by the Fairfax County School Board, the Superintendent or Woodley Hills.
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS.
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March 11 - 15: Scholastic Book Fair
March 12: PTA Meeting in the Library 7:00-7:30
March 14: Math Night
March 15: Spring Picture Day
March 19: Woodley Hills ES Carnival
March 25-29: Spring Break - No School
April 1-2: Teacher Work day - No School
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