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February 25 - Early Release (3 hours) 12:30pm
March 16 - Spring Pictures
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday (No School)
March 25 - Early Release (3 hours) 12:30pm and
Kindergarten Orientation 1:15pm - 3:45pm
March 30 - April 3 - Spring Break (No School)
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
Next week we are joining the statewide celebration of Virginia Kindness Week! Please be sure to look at the Kindness Week spirit days flyer!
March 2 is SEL Day! At school, students will have the opportunity for some discussion around Social Emotional Learning (SEL) with book characters.
The Virginia Department of Education defines social emotional learning as:
“The process through which all young people and adults acquire and apply the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to develop healthy identities, manage emotions and achieve personal and collective goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible and caring decisions.”
SEL is made up of five areas of knowledge and skill: self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, relationship skills and social awareness.
This week the focus is on self-awareness. Self-awareness includes recognizing feelings, thoughts, preferences, and strengths including how our actions affect us and others. Encourage self-awareness at home by having a conversation with your student about their strengths. Consider sharing some of your strengths now and when you were a student.
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
Read Across America Week 2026 (March 2-6)
 Guest Reader Form
  
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.
Spring Picture & Classroom Group Photos Day!
  
Order your Yearbook NOW!
Yearbooks can be ordered online NOW! The cost is $15.00
https://strawbridge.fotomerchanthv.com/search/YB33822
New Visitor Management System
New Visitor Management System
We are excited to announce that our school is now using the new Raptor Visitor Management System (VMS). This upgrade is part of our school’s and FCPS’ ongoing commitment to enhancing school safety and streamlining the process for visitors at our school. The VMS ensures that no visitor is on the sex offender registry.
For most visitors, the user experience will be the same when you check-in at the front office.
But now there is also an app, which can make check-in’s even faster at school. Visitors who choose to download the RaptorSafe App and create a Raptor Passport can pre-verify their information before they get to school. The app will give you a QR code you can use when you check-in at school.
If you have questions or need assistance with the new system, please contact our front office. Thank you for your partnership in keeping our schools safe!
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!
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!
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.
Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC)
 https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/99642589438
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.
Volunteer FCPS
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Register Today With Volunteer FCPS Volunteer FCPS allows individuals to search and register for volunteer opportunities. It helps ensure a safe, consistent, and welcoming environment here at Woodley Hills Elementary School. All volunteers must:
- Create a profile in Volunteer FCPS.
- Register for opportunities through Volunteer FCPS.
- Sign in and out of schools using the visitor kiosk.
At the Volunteer FCPS site, you can complete a volunteer orientation. Visit the Volunteer FCPS Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
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.
Girl Scouts Nation's Capital Camp Discovery
Families at Woodley Hills Elementary School can choose financial assistance that will cover the cost for this Spring Break camp! Camp Discovery is a fun educational/recreational program for girls in addition to being an affordable option for parents. Bus transportation is available from Mt. Eagle Elementary School where girls are picked up and dropped off.
 
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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