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🌊 Ms. Thomas's fifth graders are working hard to prepare for the science SOL. In this lesson, students worked alongside Ms. Thomas to draw a model of the ocean floor. Later, they showed what they learned by creating their own digital model! 💻 |
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
Saturday, April 18: Special Education Family Conference at Marshall High School
Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday Due to Voting, Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, April 29: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
⚠️ Early Release Wednesday, March 25⚠️
Our next 3 hour early release is this 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.
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📝 Here are two fifth grade students working on their 2D ocean floor model during their science lesson. 🌊 |
📝 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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💻 Our fifth graders used their chromebooks to create their own digital model of the ocean floor!🌊 |
📷 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.
🏫 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.
Please join us for a Transition Meeting to learn more about our school and get answers to your questions.
We can't wait to meet our newest Wildcats! 🐾✨
Here is a link to the flyers shown below.
 
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Our fifth graders are preparing for their science SOL by creating models of the ocean floor. 🌊 |
🐾Woodlawn Pause with Ms. Hill
Hello Woodlawn Families!
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause called ZZZZ BREATH.
When we fall asleep at night, it helps to be in a relaxed state. Taking in deep breaths can help to soften the body. Holding the breath can create a pause and space in between things to experience a moment of peace.
The sound of zzzzz can also activate a relaxation response. Try it before you fall asleep or if you are having trouble falling asleep!
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 on our WWES youtube playlist!
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Mia and Brandon did a fantastic 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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Ms. Thomas is preparing her fifth grade class for the science SOL by teaching students how to create a model of the ocean floor. |
📝 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!
2026 Special Education Family Conference
The 2026 Special Education Family Conference, Stronger Together: Connecting Families and Schools, will take place on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Marshall High School.
Dr. Shelley Moore will deliver the keynote address on The Evolution of Inclusion. It will look at how the goals of inclusion have continued to shift and evolve, as we learn more about diversity and identity. Participants will be invited to reflect on their own contexts and consider next steps for advocacy and action.
Visit the FCPS 2026 Special Education Family Conference webpage for more information, including breakout session offerings and a list of vendors that will be on site. Confirm your attendance for this year’s conference.
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