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🐾 Our newly elected Student Council met for the very first time this week. We can't wait to see the positive impact they will have on our school community this year! 🐾 |
Monday, March 2 - Friday, March 6: Book Fair and Spirit Week
Wednesday, March 4: Book Fair Family Night from 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday, March 4: Transition Fair for Students in Special Education from 6:30pm - 8:30pm 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
Monday, April 6: Student Holiday / Teacher Work Day
Friday, April 10: Student Holiday / School Planning Day
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Our students are very 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.
 
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📚One of our newly elected Student Council members is hard at work hanging posters to make sure everyone is ready for Read Across America Spirit Week, happening March 2–6! 📚 |
📝 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)
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One of our students is hard at work in the library, exploring new worlds and strengthening their reading skills. At Woodlawn, we love seeing our learners grow more confident and excited about literacy every single day. |
🐾Woodlawn Pause with Ms. Hill
Hello Woodlawn Families!
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause called Go To Breath. We are revisiting this foundational practice from earlier this year to help students return to the basics of mindfulness and centered breathing.
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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Alex and Brandon did a great job as this week's news anchors! |
🍎 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! |
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).
🎓 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.
🎓 Spring 2026 Adult English Classes
FCPS Adult & Community Education (ACE) is offering in-person English classes for adults this spring. These classes are designed to help you develop your speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills.
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Class Dates: April 6 – June 11, 2026.
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Locations: Classes are held at several local centers, including the Bryant and Edison Centers in Alexandria, as well as locations in Chantilly, Falls Church, Herndon, Springfield, and Fairfax.
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New Registration Requirement: All students must bring one original identification document to register. Staff will review the document, but no copies will be kept.
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Testing: New students are required to complete testing prior to registration. Dates and times vary by location, starting as early as March 17.
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Specialty Classes: Courses in Conversation, Pronunciation, Microsoft Office Excel, and Employment Success are also available.
Learn More: For pricing, specific schedules, and registration details, please visit www.fcpace.org, call 703-658-2777, or email adultesol@fcps.edu.
 
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