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February 16 - Holiday
February 17 - Student Holiday (no school)
February 25 - Early Release (3 hours) 12:30pm
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
March 25 - Early Release (3 hours) 12:30pm and
Kindergarten Orientation 1:15pm - 3:45pm
Learn About Kindergarten at Woodley Hills Elementary
Our kindergarten orientation is being held on March 25 to give students entering school in August an opportunity to learn more about kindergarten at our school.
We recognize that parents are their children’s first teachers. Resources on the School Readiness and Transition to Kindergarten webpage provide parents with ways to support their children to help ensure a smooth transition to kindergarten.
There’s also an easy-to-follow five-step process outlined for registering your child for kindergarten. Register your child today! Contact our registrar Sandra Guzman, at 703-799-2001, or by e-mail at sguzman@fcps.edu with any questions or to initiate enrollment.
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Social and Emotional Learning
As you know, we support districtwide initiatives to promote SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) at Woodley Hills Elementary. As shared on the SEL in FCPS website, “Families are children’s first teachers and essential to promoting social and emotional learning (SEL) throughout a child’s life. When educators and families work together, they can build strong connections with each other that reinforce social and emotional skills developed in the home, in schools, and in their communities.”
Next week we are joining the statewide celebration of Virginia Kindness Week! We are teaching students that kindness is a skill we build through practice, and we’d love for you to join the conversation at home! Try asking one or both questions during dinner, in the car, or before going to bed next week to keep the spirit of Kindness Week going!
- “What was the kindest thing you saw someone do today? It could be something big, or something really small.”
- “Is it hard to be kind to someone when you are feeling grumpy or tired? What helps you stay kind even when it’s tough?”
Thank you for helping us spread positivity! You are welcome to share back some of the responses you heard at home.
Kindness and Spirit Week
We are excited to celebrate Virginia Kindness Week and Random Acts of Kindness Day over the next two weeks!
We will be celebrating with a Spirit Week 2/23-2/27:
2/23: Kindness Makes the Heart Grow - Wear red or pink
2/24: Mismatch Day to Celebrate our Differences - Wear mismatch clothes, socks, or patterns
2/25: Team Up for Kindness - Wear sports or college gear
2/26: Color the World with Kindness - Wear tie dye or rainbow colors
2/27: We Dream of Kindness - Pajama day
Student of the Month and Most Improved
Calling All Career Day Volunteers!
Our annual Career Day is coming up on March 4, and we need your help to make it an inspiring experience for our students! Career Day gives our elementary students the opportunity to explore a wide variety of careers, ask questions, and begin imagining the many possibilities for their future.
If you or someone you know would like to share about their career, please consider volunteering and sharing the Career Day flyer with friends, family members, or community connections. We currently have 6 presenters signed up, and our goal is to reach at least 21 presenters so students can learn about many different career paths.
Students are curious about all kinds of careers. Some examples of careers students enjoy learning about include (but are not limited to):
- Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
- Teachers, principals, and school staff
- Police officers, firefighters, and EMTs
- Engineers and architects
- Scientists and environmental workers
- Artists, musicians, and performers
- Chefs and bakers
- Military service members (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard)
- Veterinarians and animal care workers
- Athletes and coaches
- Technology and computer-related careers
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- Construction workers and skilled trades
Thank you for helping us show our students the many paths their futures can take! If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Gibbs or Ms. Thompson.
Order your Yearbook NOW!
Yearbooks can be ordered online NOW! The cost is $15.00
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB33822
Spirit wear is here!
You can choose your items, colors, and sizes. Gear will ship directly to you:
https://www.bonfire.com/woodley-hills-es-spirit-wear/
A portion of each sale will return to the PTA to support important initiatives at Woodley Hills!
Save the date:
Our annual Double Good Popcorn fundraiser - February 16-20. 50% of each sale will go to helping our 4th graders fund their trip to Jamestown!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/5z4fib36
Clinic Needs:
Our clinic needs donations of clean, unused underwear and pants in a range of sizes for students who may have an accident while at school. You can fulfill these donations by visiting and ordering from this Amazon Wish List - https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/TWF1XIPM9O1S?ref_=wl_share - items will ship directly to the school. OR you can purchase items on your own and drop them off in the clinic. Thank you in advance!
West Potomac High School Class of 2027 Student Government fundraising event
https://forms.gle/ZmS46KLkUwj3BnFP8
Warm Up FCPS – Divisionwide Spirit Day
Tired of all the cold weather? Let’s warm up with a little school spirit across the division!
Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid is encouraging all FCPS students, teachers, and staff to shake the wrinkles out of their brightest outfits and tropical wear to help brighten everyone’s moods on Thursday, February 19.
Meal Kits for Fasting Students
From February 18 to March 19, students who are fasting during the day can take school meals home. These kits include one breakfast and one lunch to be eaten after the school day ends.
Families must fill out a request form each week for every student who wants a kit. The first deadline is Wednesday, February 11, for the week of February 16. Please note other important details below:
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Cost: Meals are charged just like a normal school day.
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Pickup: Students must grab their kits at the end of the school day.
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Menu: Kits include school meals that are easy to heat at home.
Visit the Food and Nutrition webpage for forms, deadlines, and other information. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services with any questions at FCPSFNS@fcps.edu or 703-813-4800.
Black History Month Celebration
 Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence
Families and community members are invited to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and uplift the voices shaping our future at FCPS’ Second Annual Black History Month Celebration. Rooted in Resilience: Echoes of Excellence will take place on Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m., at Carter G. Woodson High School.
The event will honor the rich history, strength, and contributions of the Black community through inspiring student performances and a powerful keynote address by Rev. Vernon C. Walton, pastor of First Baptist Church of Vienna. Light refreshments will be available.
Prepare for Summer Learning and Fun for Students
Registration is open or will be available soon for summer camps and learning opportunities offered by Fairfax County Public Schools for all students.
Career and Technical Education and Institute for the Arts Camps
Career and Technical Education camps and Institute for the Arts camps will be held in July at Robinson Secondary School from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bus transportation will be available from select FCPS middle and high schools. Tuition assistance is available to FCPS families eligible for free or reduced meals.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a week-long exploratory camp that allows current K-5 students to explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math), culinary, health, trades, and business and marketing areas. Watch this video about CTE camps. Registration is open through Friday, June 5.
Elementary Institute for the Arts (E-IFTA) is a weekly fine and performing arts camp for students in grades K-5 who love to sing, dance, act, perform, make, and create. Students attend four daily classes in dance, music, theater, and visual arts and work with experienced educators who create engaging, fun classes.
New this year: Students in the above camps can also register for aftercare, which is available from 2 to 5 p.m.
Planning for Life in and After High School for Students with IEPs
Families, caregivers, and educators of elementary and middle school students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) to learn about planning for life in and after high school.
The transition fair will take place on Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Luther Jackson Middle School.
Ensuring the success of our students with disabilities after high school is dependent on what is known as transition planning. Please join CTS and other support service personnel for an evening focused on planning for the future.
This is a great opportunity to ask questions, connect with resources, and feel more confident about your child’s next steps. We hope to see you there!. Register in advance.
LMVSC Spring Sports
LMVSC is deeply rooted in the neighborhoods we serve. Our programs are designed to keep children playing close to their school and community, helping strengthen local connections while supporting both physical and mental well-being through sports. We also proudly offer financial assistance and never turn away a player based on their family’s ability to pay.
 
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