Monday, November 3 - Tuesday, November 4: Student Holiday (School Planning Day and Teacher Workday)
Monday, November 10 - Veterans Day Parade at Woodlawn
Tuesday, November 11 - Holiday Veteran's Day, No School
Friday, November 14- Wildcat Nest Thrift Shop Wildcat Nest Thrift Shop
Wednesday, November 19 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
Thursday, November 20- Thanksgiving Lunch at Woodlawn
Saturday, November 22- Turkey Bingo courtesy of the PTA
Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 28 - Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 22 - Friday, January 2 - Winter Break
📣 Important SNAP Update for Parents
Due to the federal government shutdown, normal SNAP benefits will not be issued in November.
Virginia is providing temporary emergency food assistance called VENA (Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance) to fill the gap.
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No application is needed for VENA.
- Only people approved for SNAP as of October 29, 2025, will receive VENA benefits.
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Benefits will be issued weekly instead of monthly.
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Assistance will be added to your existing SNAP EBT card starting November 3.
- Call 1-866-281-2448 to check your EBT card balance.
Need Food Assistance?
 
👨👩👧👦 Resources for Furloughed Families
Community Resources for Families in Need
- The Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) offers information, referrals, and advocacy to connect you with services for basic needs (food, shelter, clothing), financial assistance, and health care. Visit the CSP website or call 703-222-0880 for assistance.
- The Federal Workforce Resource Hub helps residents, federal employees, military/veterans, contractors, nonprofits, and businesses navigate issues caused by disruptions to federal services or employment.
How to Access or Donate Food to Those in Need
🎉 Nominate an Outstanding Woodlawn Elementary Staff Member! 🏆
It's time to celebrate the exceptional work being done at Woodlawn Elementary! FCPS is looking to honor outstanding employees.
Click here to nominate a Woodlawn Elementary staff member!
- The deadline for nominations is 8:00 am on Monday, November 10, 2025.
Additional Information:
- You can nominate multiple staff members (you can submit the form more than once).
- If your nominee is selected as the Woodlawn Elementary winner, you will be asked to complete the official nominator statement.
For questions, contact Tracy Lee at talee@fcps.edu. You can also click here to learn more about the overall FCPS awards process.
🪖Veterans Day at Woodlawn
We're inviting veterans and current military service members to join us for a special Veterans Day Pledge of Allegiance & Hall Parade!
If you serve or previously served in the military, please come dressed in your uniform to help lead the Pledge of Allegiance and participate in a hall parade with your student through the halls of Woodlawn Elementary.
Event Details:
We can't wait to honor our heroes!
 
🦃 Thanksgiving Lunch 🍎
If your child is in kindergarten - 6th grade, you are invited to join your child for a special Thanksgiving lunch on Thursday, November 20th!
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Date: Thursday, November 20th
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Location: School Cafeteria
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Time: Here are the times each grade will have lunch
- Kindergarten 10:30 - 11:00
- 1st Grade 12:00 - 12:30
- 2nd Grade 12:30 - 1:00
- 3rd Grade 11:30 - 12:00
- 4th Grade 11:00 - 11:30
- 5th Grade 1:00 - 1:30
- 6th Grade 1:00 - 1:30
Cost and Payment
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Adults: $5.00 per lunch
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Small Children: $4.00 per lunch
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Payment: Please bring cash or a check to the office on November 20th. You will pay and receive a lunch ticket there.
Please fill out the Google form linked here to let us know how many family members will be attending. This helps the cafeteria staff prepare enough food.
🦃 Turkey Bingo is Back!
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Join the Woodlawn PTA for Turkey Bingo on Saturday, November 22, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in the Woodlawn Elementary School Cafeteria.
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Play to win themed baskets and turkeys!
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Bingo cards and markers are $2 each at the door.
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Snacks are $1 each.
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All proceeds support the Woodlawn PTA and our students.
💻 School Device & Digital Learning Update
Students have the option to take their school device (laptop/tablet) home, but they must bring it back to school the next day. Taking the device home is not required. All chargers must remain at school—they do not go home.
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School devices are for instructional purposes only.
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Families are responsible for devices that are lost, stolen, or damaged.
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Students can also access FCPS digital tools on your family's personal devices at home.
Find More Digital Learning Information on the Woodlawn Website Technology Page:
Visit the Technology Page on the Woodlawn website linked here for details on:
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Login Help (student usernames/passwords)
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Digital Tools (step-by-step guides for educational websites)
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Home Wi-Fi Assistance
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Device Care and expectations
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Charger Purchase Info (how to buy a home charger)
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Monitoring Tools for home internet usage
👂👁️ Services for Hearing-Impaired and Visually-Impaired Students
FCPS provides educational services and support for students who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or visually impaired. These students receive specialized instruction to access information typically presented through hearing and sight.
Support is provided in various settings, including at the student's school or through itinerant specialists who travel to schools.
Learn more about Services for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Services for Students Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired.
The Virginia Department of Education also provides information about Additional Resources for Serving Students with Sensory Disabilities.
📲New FCPS Mobile App
The FCPS mobile app offers a customized platform to help keep families connected and informed directly from their smartphones.
Download the App from:
What can you do on the app?
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📰Stay up-to-date: Get the latest news from FCPS.
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📆View school calendars: See events, activities, holidays, and early dismissals.
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🥗Check school menus: See what’s for lunch and breakfast today, tomorrow, or next week.
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☎️Tap to contact: Quickly call attendance lines or email school staff.
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🔗Access key links: Jump to ParentVUE, Schoology, and the FCPS website in one tap.
🚨 The Wildcat Nest Thrift Shop is open!
Need free clothing for your family? We have you covered! The thrift shop, located at Woodlawn Elementary (8505 Highland Ln), is open on Fridays from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm by appointment only.
To make an appointment, please text our Family Liaison, Ms. Bueno, at 571-363-0397. Appointments are required to ensure everyone gets the help they need.
 
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