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✨ There's nothing like the magic of a new book! ✨ These two third graders were all smiles while exploring the library's Book Fair catalog today. |
Tuesday, February 24: Family Engagement Session on Literacy with the Title I Parent Advisory Committee
Wednesday, February 25: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
Friday, February 27: Black History Month Celebration at 2:00 pm
Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6: Book Fair
Wednesday, March 4: Book Fair Family Night from 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Wednesday, March 4: Transition Fair for Students in Special Education from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at Luther Jackson Middle School
Friday, March 20: Holiday - Nowruz and Eid al-Fitr
Tuesday, March 24: Grade 5 Integrated Reading and Writing (IRW) SOL
Wednesday, March 25: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
Friday, March 27: Kindergarten Orientation at 2:45 pm in the library
Monday, March 30 - Friday, April 3: Spring Break
3-Hour Early Release February 25
⚠️ Early Release Wednesday, February 25⚠️
Our next 3 hour early release is Wednesday, February 25. View the 3-hour early release Wednesday dates here.
- ‼️Look at the dates for the Mount Vernon Pyramid.
Your child will be sent home on Wednesday, February 25, at the same time they were sent home on the last 3-hour early release Wednesday.
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Mrs. Winer is getting students excited for the Book Fair! Learn more about the Book Fair below. |
📚 Woodlawn Book Fair: March 2 – 6
Get ready to build your home library! Join us for the Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 2nd to Friday, March 6th. All purchases directly benefit our school.
⚠️ Important: Payment Changes This year, we are CASH & E-WALLET ONLY. We can no longer accept credit cards, debit cards, or Apple Pay.
🔗 Get Started Now: Scan the QR code below or click on this link to visit our Book Fair homepage. On this page, you can:
📚 Book Fair Family Night is March 4
We can’t wait to see our Woodlawn families on Wednesday, March 4th, for our Book Fair Family Night!
Come browse the shelves together and find some new favorite reads. 📚👨👩👧👦
🗓️ When: Wednesday, March 4
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Where: Woodlawn Cafeteria
💳 Payment Reminder: We are CASH & E-WALLET ONLY this year.
🚫 No credit/debit cards or Apple Pay.
It’s going to be a great night of community and reading. See you there! ✨
📚 Read Across America Spirit Week: March 2–6
Join us for a fun-filled week to celebrate the Scholastic Book Fair and our love of reading! Here is the schedule for our Spirit Week:
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Monday: Cat in the Hat Day – Wear your favorite hat to school.
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Tuesday: Reading is my Superpower Day – Dress up as your favorite book hero or wear a superhero shirt.
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Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday – Wear your clothes backwards, inside out, or mismatched!
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Thursday: 1 Fish, 2 Fish Day – Wear lots of RED and/or BLUE.
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Friday: Pajama Day – Wear your pajamas and cozy up with a good book!
Here is a link to the English and Spanish flyers shown below.
 
📚 Join Us for a Family Literacy Session!
Hello FCPS Families! You are invited to join the Title I Parent Advisory Committee (TPAC) for an important family engagement session focused on literacy.
Come learn how our schools partner with families to support student success and help children develop strong reading and writing skills.
To make it easier for families to attend, we are happy to provide snacks, free childcare, and live Spanish interpretation. We hope to see you there!
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Someone is excited for new stories! 🌟 Browsing the Book Fair catalog in the library this week was a highlight for our students. Mark your calendars—the fun begins March 2! 🗓️📚 |
📝 Spring SOL Testing Information
We are notifying families that students in grades 3–6 will participate in the Standards of Learning (SOL) assessments this spring.
Detailed information regarding which tests are required for each grade level, along with the testing dates, is available on the Woodlawn Website Testing Page. You can also find the SOL Testing Notification and Retake Permission Form linked there and here in English and in Spanish for your convenience.
📅 Upcoming Testing Dates:
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March 24: Grade 5 Integrated Reading & Writing
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May 5: Reading (Grades 3–6)
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May 7: Science (Grade 5)
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May 12: Math (Grades 3–6)
📷 Yearbook Orders
It’s not too late to order your 2025–2026 yearbook! The cost is $15. Payments can be made in the main office via cash or check.
🐾Woodlawn Pause with Ms. Hill
Hello Woodlawn Families!
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause called Wish Breath.
You access the video here.
📰WWES Student News Show
Our sixth-grade news crew continues to put on a great news show every week. Check out the latest edition here!
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Behind the scenes with our amazing WWES news crew! 🎬✨
Faiza is doing an incredible job behind the camera filming and directing, while Alexandra and Isobel take turns interviewing Aurora and Aminata. 🎤🎥
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🍎 Rising Kindergarten Orientation + Registration
Do you have a child who will be 5 years old by September 30, 2026, or know a neighbor or friend with a little one ready for school? We invite you to Woodlawn Elementary’s Kindergarten Orientation!
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When: March 27, 2026, from 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
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Where: Woodlawn Elementary Library (8505 Highland Avenue, Alexandria, VA)
During the orientation event, you will:
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Learn about our Kindergarten Program
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Visit the kindergarten classrooms
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Meet our wonderful teachers
Ready to register your child for kindergarten at Woodlawn?
- Scan the QR code in the flyer below or click on this link to book your registration appointment.
Need more information or assistance with registering your child?
- Read more about the FCPS registration process.
- Contact Woodlawn's student information assistant/registrar, Beronica Martinez at 703-619-4800 or bjmartinez@fcps.edu.
 
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We are so excited to see our students already diving into the Book Fair catalogs and picking out their next great adventures! |
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!
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 [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.
🎓 Middle School Transition Fair: Future Planning
Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Location: Luther Jackson Middle School, 3020 Gallows Road, Falls Church
Register here: bit.ly/2026Fair
Families and caregivers of students receiving special education services are invited to join Career and Transition Services (CTS) for an evening dedicated to planning for life during and after high school.
What to Expect:
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Meet Experts: Ask questions of CTS representatives regarding programs and services for students with disabilities.
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Resource Topics: Learn about employment, postsecondary education, and short- and long-term supports.
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Panel Discussion: Hear firsthand experiences from a student and parent panel followed by a Q&A session.
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Language Support: Support is available for English speakers of other languages.
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.
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