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Principals" Lunch Bunch
 Dear Woodley Hills Family,
It has been another fantastic week at our school! Our students are working hard and having fun as we reach the middle of the third quarter. We are so proud of the effort they put into their learning every single day.
Now is a great time to check in with your child about their progress. You can ask them what they learned this week, what goal they are working on next, or what made them feel proud. These quick talks help them stay excited about school.
Thank you for being such a wonderful part of our community. We hope you have a restful weekend and look forward to seeing our Beavers back on Monday!
Dr. LaChelle R. Williams, Principal
March 4 - Career Day
March 16 - Spring Pictures
March 20 - Eid al-Fitr Holiday
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 Emotional Spotlight
As shared last week, 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-Management is the ability to experience or express our emotions in a kind, safe, or helpful way. Encourage self-management at home by talking about a goal you set for yourself and how you achieved it. Model self-management through your words e.g. “I’m feeling a little frustrated so I’m going to stop and take a few deep breaths.”
Read Across America Week 2026 (March 2-6)
 Guest Reader Form
  
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!
Family Resource Fair
 
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.
Celebrating the Power of School Breakfast
Multiple studies show that school breakfasts are important in supporting overall student health by improving students’ diets and combating food insecurity. Students who eat school breakfast consume more fruit and fiber than their peers.
This National School Breakfast Week, FCPS Food and Nutrition Services reminds families that they are dedicated to providing flavorful, healthy, sustainable, and student-focused meals. New menu items have been launched this year based on student feedback.
Would you like to know what’s for breakfast? Nutrition Services has printable menus available.
Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Dr. Reid’s Community Conversations are opportunities for you to share your thoughts and ask questions. Events will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (unless otherwise noted) on:
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Tuesday, March 3, at Waples Mill Elementary School.
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Tuesday, March 17, from 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., at Glen Forest Elementary School.
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Monday, March 23, at Ravensworth Elementary School.
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Monday, April 13, at Belle View Elementary School.
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Monday, April 20, Westgate Elementary School.
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Wednesday, April 22, at Crestwood Elementary School.
Child care and interpretation services will be provided. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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.
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Pre-K and Early Head Start 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 who will be 3 years old by September 30 of the same year.
- Early Head Start is located at three elementary schools — Clearview, Crestwood, and Dogwood — and accepts applications from pregnancy to 2 years old.
Families are encouraged to apply as soon as possible; space is limited and provided based on need, not on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applications are accepted online, by email, by mail, or in person at the program 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).
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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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