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March 10th: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
March 17th: 6th Grade Class Photo
March 18th: Chick-Fil-A Restaurant Night
March 20th: 3rd Quarter Family Book Club 8:15 am
Family Math and Literacy Night 5:30-7:00 PM (flyer below)
March 27th: Spring Picture Day
March 28th: End of Quarter 3
March 31st: Eid-al-Fitr- Student Holiday
April 1st Teacher Workday- Student Holiday
April 7th: Kindergarten Orientation 5:00 PM
April 14th-18th: Spring Break- Student Holiday
April 16th: Iron Chef Restaurant Night
April 21st: 3 hour early release-1:05 PM
Please bookmark the FCPS School Calendar to stay informed about school holidays, breaks, and observances.
 3rd graders had a great field trip this week!
 The Woodson Math Honor Society provided an interactive after-school math experience for fourth and fifth-grade students this week! The students had a blast!
 Sunday, March 9, at 2 a.m., daylight saving time begins. Don’t forget to move your clocks ahead one hour! As a result of the time change, many students will be walking to school or to bus stops in the dark. Help your child stay safe by having them wear reflective clothing and bright or light colors, or add reflective items to their backpacks or clothes. Also, encourage your child to be especially alert for cars that are turning or backing up and not to run into the street or cross between parked cars.
Dear CWES Families,
March 2-8 is National School Social Work Week. We extend our sincere gratitude to our two exceptional school social workers, Ms. Laura Dailey and Ms. JaQuese Hawkins. We are incredibly fortunate to have Ms. Dailey and Ms. Hawkins on our team. Their dedication and compassion make a profound difference in the lives of our students. They are not just social workers; they are an integral part of the CWES family. Social workers in FCPS help to prevent social, emotional, and behavioral factors from affecting a student's ability to perform at their best. Their primary goal is to remove barriers that prevent a student from fulfilling their academic potential. Social workers are assigned to every school and center in the school system. Most social workers serve one to two sites. Learn more about the role of social workers in FCPS.
Reminder: Just a reminder: Monday, March 10th is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 1:05 PM, following the same dismissal procedure as February 10th. If you need to change your student's dismissal plans, please call the office at (703) 764-5600. The online transportation change form is unavailable.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Leslie Malkowski, Kristi McGeehan, and Mindy Milliron
CWES Administrative Team
 The 2025 Spring SOL testing schedule runs throughout the month of May. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or absences on the days your child is testing.
 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.Learn more about the heritage months, celebrations, and traditions celebrated in FCPS. Read more about Women’s History Month in National Geographic Kids.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year is open!
🧸 Kindergarten Registration: It’s as Easy as 1-2-3…
There’s an easy five-step process for parents wanting to register their child for kindergarten:
- Determine eligibility.
- Identify your local school.
- Gather documents.
- Fill out forms.
- Schedule an appointment. Please contact Amy Decatur our school registrar to schedule an appointment.
- Kindergarten Orientation is scheduled for Monday, April 7th. No need to wait until then to register, you can register now!
💻 Try Online Registration
Online registration for the 2025-26 school year is open. Parents/caregivers may register their children online for kindergarten through 12th grade. Learn how to begin the online registration process.
When registering, parents/caregivers will need to create or log in to an existing SIS ParentVUE account.
Spring is almost here, and it’s the final opportunity of the school year to enroll your kids in Baroody's before and after enrichment classes! Registration opens on Wednesday, March 12 at 10:00 AM and closes on Sunday, March 23 at 11:59 PM.
You can find the available classes and register here:
https://bc-ffx-canterbury.jumbula.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI1v8JleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHeYUGTiwAjK7GSS7T53A_BkRAbVLA2zDqZWLd-gtC4c5jOO4dKuL6lLNTg_aem_EF864q_BQr_EKZ4DuctQ0A
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
Join Us for FanQuest Basketball!
Woodson Unified Sports is hosting Fanquest Basketball on Friday March 14. Tailgate starts at 5:30pm and the game starts at 6:30pm. Here's the flyer!
FanQuest Flyer 2025.pdf
Developing a Strong Academic Foundation, Curiosity, and Joy for Learning
A strong start for every student is Goal 1 of the Strategic Plan. Pre-K classrooms are making a difference in our community. In this video, we explore the importance of bringing children under the age of five together, regardless of abilities.
Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Advertised Budget. View the Budget Development Calendar to stay up to date and learn about opportunities to provide feedback to Fairfax County and FCPS.
💬 Share Your Input on the County Budget
The Fairfax County government presented its Fiscal Year 2026 Advertised Budget Plan to the Board of Supervisors on February 18. The community is invited to share feedback through an online survey, email, phone calls, or by attending Budget Town Hall meetings.
Our littlest learners deserve a strong start! 💛 That’s why we're continuing our commitment to early childhood education and expanding our inclusive preschool program.
The FCPS FY 2026 Budget dedicates $2 million and 22 new positions to make this happen next school year. This program combines existing classes of income eligible students with preschool students receiving special education services.
We are now in the middle of the annual budget process, which includes opportunities for you to give feedback.
✅ Learn more about the FCPS FY 2026 Budget and see the budget timeline: bit.ly/FCPS-FY26-Budget
#InvestInExcellence
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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).
2025 Family Summit - Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging! (an Extension of the Special Education Conference)
Families, educators, and community members are invited to the 2025 FCPS Family Summit: Beyond Labels: Nurturing a Culture of Belonging. Fairfax County Public Schools will be hosting the free, in-person event in collaboration with valued community partners. The summit will be held Saturday, March 15, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at South Lakes High School.
This event will feature:
- Opening Session: Julie Causton and Kristie Pretti-Frontczak — best-selling authors, motivational speakers, and advocates for inclusion — will share practical tools and evidence-based strategies to empower and assist all families, with a special emphasis on parents of students with individual education programs (IEPs) and 504 Plans.
- Breakout Sessions: Learn more about special education and global topics that benefit all families.
- Student Showcase: FCPS students will share their efforts in fostering inclusivity through posters, essays, videos, songs, art, and other mediums.
- Exhibitor Hall: Discover valuable resources and services in the community to support families.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with other families, staff, and community partners.
Childcare will be provided. Special education staff will be available to care for children with high support needs. You may sign up for childcare during the registration process.
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