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Our 6th-grade leaders are making an impact! 📚✨ Isobel and Janiya spent time as guest readers in a first-grade classroom this week, sharing their favorite stories and inspiring our younger Wildcats. |
Saturday, March 14: Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
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: 2-Hour Early Release, End of Quarter
Thursday, March 26: Riverside Boundary Transition Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the Woodlawn library
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
Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday for Virginia statewide election
Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
⚠️ Early Release Wednesday, March 25⚠️
Our next 3 hour early release is Wednesday, March 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, March 25, at the same time they were sent home on the last 3-hour early release Wednesday.
April Statewide Election: No School for Students
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21, for the Virginia statewide election. Student activities, athletic practices, and events may proceed as scheduled.
Fairfax County Public Schools will still exceed the required number of instructional hours for students, as set by the Virginia Department of Education.
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Janiya read the Cat in the Hat to Mrs. Isley's first-grade class. We love seeing our students build community through a shared love of literacy! |
📷 Visit Our Website: Wildcats at Work!🌐
You can find all the photos from this newsletter and many more on our website! Just visit our homepage and click on the"Wildcats at Work" page to browse through our latest classroom galleries.
📝 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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Here is Isobel sharing her story with a first-grade class. It was wonderful to see our younger students so engaged and our 6th-grade leaders so confident as guest readers! |
📚Free Book Drive & Family Literacy Fair
The Reading Opens the World Book Drive and Family Literacy Fair will be on Saturday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event will be held at the Lorton Community Center and will feature 30,000 free books for our families and educators!
This fair will be a full family experience, including
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Free Books: Parents can choose up to 10 books per child (30 max per family), and educators can select up to 50 books for their classrooms.
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Family Fun: Enjoy a live DJ and free arts and crafts.
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Special Giveaways: Hundreds of LEGO brick boxes will be available while supplies last.
Books are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to arrive early!
 
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Our fifth graders are preparing for their science SOL by creating models of the ocean floor. 🌊 |
🏫 Welcome Riverside Families: Transition Meeting (March 26)
We are excited to officially welcome our new families from Riverside Elementary School to the Woodlawn community! Due to recent school boundary changes, we look forward to receiving over 100 new students next year.
We are holding a Transition Meeting for them to learn more about our school and get answers to their questions. If you know a family who will be transitioning to Woodlawn, please share this information!
We can't wait to meet our newest Wildcats! 🐾✨
Here is a link to the flyers shown below.
 
🐾Woodlawn Pause with Ms. Hill
Hello Woodlawn Families!
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause called YAWN BREATH.
Yawning is usually something we do as a reflex when we are tired, bored or stressed out. Did you know that yawning is very important for our bodies?
The deep inhalation of air and stretching of the jaw increases our blood flow and oxygen intake, which helps to regulate our brain’s temperature. It is a mechanism to wake the body up, boosting alertness and sending signals to the vagus nerves for relaxation, all at the same time.
Yawn breath only takes a couple of seconds and is easy to do. It is something we all do as humans, so it is familiar and something we do each day. The next time you are stressed out, nervous or anxious, try forcing several yawn breaths and see if it helps to settle your energy.
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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☘️ Harmony and Isobel did a fantastic job filming this week’s news! They brought tons of energy to our special St. Patrick’s Day edition. Be sure to check it out to see these two stars in action! |
🍎 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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Ms. Thomas is preparing her fifth grade class for the science SOL by teaching students how to create a model of the ocean floor. |
FCPS Budget Survey
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. They are currently reviewing the county’s 2027 Fiscal Year Advertised Budget and are considering possible adjustments before the final county budget is adopted in May. Provide the county with feedback on how you would like your tax dollars spent by completing this survey.
📝 Share Your Voice: Family Engagement Survey (March 9–23)
FCPS wants to hear from you! From March 9 to March 23, please complete the Family Engagement Survey to help us better support our students and families.
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How to Participate: Check your email on March 9 for a direct link, visit the FCPS website, or request a paper survey at our front office.
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Topics: Feedback covers communication, student success, and school partnerships.
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Languages: Available in 10 languages, including English and Spanish.
Your feedback is critical to our success—thank you for partnering with us!
🎓 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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