Fairfax Villa News You Choose March 7, 2025

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Don't miss our Family Math Night!

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Woodson SGA/Sports Leadership Mulch Sale

The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived.  Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes at the same time.  The Leadership Classes are once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase. 

Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by Thursday, March 13, for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Sunday, March 23.   When placing an order for 10 or more bags, delivery is an option.  All mulch will be delivered on Sunday, March 23, beginning at 8:30 AM.  The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership and Sports Leadership Classes and support their activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link. 

This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks

Need more info?  Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu


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Congrats to Mrs. Burke’s class on their ST Math win this week!


Give Your Kids a Strong Start: Apply for Early Childhood Education Programs

FCPS Pre-K and Early Head Start programs provide a high-quality early learning experience for qualifying children with economic and educational risk factors ages 6 weeks to 4 years living in Fairfax County. 

Pre-K prioritizes 4-year-old applicants but also accepts applications for children 3 years old by September 30. Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from expectant mothers and for children 6 weeks to 2 years old.

Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, however, space is limited and provided based on need, not “first come, first serve.” Applications are accepted online, by email, by postal mail, or in person at our office at 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

If you have a question about the application process or status, please call 703-208-7900 (English) or 703-208-7901 (Spanish).

Spanish:

Ayude a sus hijos a tener un gran comienzo: Presente su solicitud para los programas de educación de la primera infancia Los programas de prekínder y Early Head Start de FCPS ofrecen una experiencia de aprendizaje temprano de alta calidad para niños con factores de riesgo económico y educativo que reúnan los requisitos y que tengan entre 6 semanas y 4 años y vivan en el condado de Fairfax. 

El programa de prekínder da prioridad a los niños de 4 años, pero también acepta solicitudes de niños de 3 años cumplidos antes del 30 de septiembre.

El programa Early Head Start se encuentra en tres escuelas primarias —Clearview, Crestwood, y Dogwood— y acepta solicitudes de mujeres embarazadas y para niños de 6 semanas hasta 2 años.

Se anima a las familias a presentar sus solicitudes lo antes posible; sin embargo, el espacio es limitado y se ofrecen en función de la necesidad y no «por orden de llegada». 

Se aceptan solicitudes por línea, correo electrónico, correo postal o en persona en nuestra oficina ubicada en 7423 Camp Alger Avenue, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.  

Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el proceso o el estado de la solicitud, llame al 703-208-7900 (inglés) o al 703-208-7901 (español).


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Our third and first grade reading buddies are having a blast!

Such a great way to celebrate Read Across America!

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Prepare for a Summer of Learning and Fun

Registration will be available soon for summer camps offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students. Career and Technical Education (CTE) camps and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) camps will be held in July at Lake Braddock Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Registration begins for these programs on Monday, March 10, and ends Friday, June 6.

Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp designed to allow current K-5 students to explore activities in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary arts, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps.

E-IFTA is a weekly arts camp for students in grades 2-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students take part in four daily classes related to dance, music, theater, and visual art. They work with FCPS fine arts teachers who create fun and engaging classes. 

For more information, see the Summer Learning page.


Yearbook - Please make sure to order yours now

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Important Upcoming Dates

March 10 - 3 Hour Early Release Monday 1pm

March 13 - PTA Zoom Meeting 8pm PTA Zoom Link

March 14 - School Pictures - Individual and Class

March 14 - PTA Pi/Math Night 6:00-7:30 in the Cafeteria and Library

March 19 - Chipotle PTA Fundraiser

March 26 - School Pictures - Clubs and Candids

March 28 - End of the 3rd Quarter

March 31 - School Closed; Eid al Fitr

April 9 - Purple Up! Day to show support during the Month of the Military Child in April

April 14-18 - School Closed; Spring Break

April 25 - Yearbook Order Due


Be Informed; Stay Involved!