Tuesday, April 21: Student Holiday Due to Voting, Teacher Work Day
Thursday, April 23: NWEA MAP Math Assessment (Grades 3 - 6)
Friday, April 24: 5th Grade Field Trip to the Natural History Museum
Monday, May 4: RSVP Deadline for Muffins with Mom Event
Tuesday, May 5: Reading SOL (Grades 3 - 6)
Thursday, May 7: Science SOL (Grade 5)
Friday, May 8: Muffins with Mom Event (8:30 am - 9:00 am)
Tuesday, May 12: Math SOL (Grades 3 - 6)
Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
Monday, May 25: Holiday (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
Wednesday, May 27: Holiday (Eid al-Adha)
⚠️ Calendar Updates April 21 & 22⚠️
There will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 21. April 21st is now a teacher workday and staff development day because of a recently announced special election that will impact all FCPS schools.
The 3-hour early release schedule for Aprill 22 has been cancelled. Students will have a full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22.
The last 3-hour early release is Wednesday, May 20.
🍎 Free Student Meals: April 21
While schools are closed for the special election, Woodlawn will serve free lunch and snacks to children 18 and younger.
🐾💙Wildcat Wednesdays💛🐾
We are excited to launch Wildcat Wednesday! This will be a recurring spirit day where we encourage all staff and students to show their school pride by wearing Woodlawn shirts and our school colors, blue and yellow.
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Our counselor, Ms. Fox, stopped by Ms. Buck's room to deliver some well-deserved prizes to celebrate her class's perfect attendance last week. |
🍦April Attendance Challenge🍦
Woodlawn Elementary is kicking off the April Classroom Attendance Challenge! Our goal is simple: 10 days straight of perfect attendance, no tardies, and no early pickups. Classes that hit the goal will earn an ice cream party. Every day counts!  
🧁 Muffins with Mom at Woodlawn! 🌷
Calling all Woodlawn Wildcat families! It’s time to celebrate the amazing mothers and guardians in our community with a morning of treats and togetherness.
When: Friday, May 8th Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: The Woodlawn Elementary Lawn
Grab your favorite picnic blanket and come enjoy light refreshments with us! It’s the perfect way to kick off your Friday morning.
⭐ Important Reminders:
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RSVP DEADLINE: Please turn in your RSVP slip by Monday, May 4th.
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Supervision: All parents and guardians must stay with their child/children until the event concludes at 9:00 a.m.
We can’t wait to see you all on the lawn! 🐾
📝 Spring testing season is here! 📅
Be sure to put testing dates on your family calendar so you don't forget.
📅 Upcoming Testing Dates:
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April 23: MAP Math Assessment (Grades 3 - 6)
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May 5: Reading SOL (Grades 3 - 6)
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May 7: Science SOL (Grade 5)
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May 12: Math SOL (Grades 3 - 6)
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May 14: MAP Math Assessment (Grades 1 - 2)
Here are some ways to prepare before a test:
- Remind your child to get a good night's rest.
- Make sure your child has a healthy breakfast.
- Avoid scheduling appointments that would take your child out of school on a testing day.
- Remind your child that electronic devices are not allowed in testing, unless required by 504 or IEP.
🐾Woodlawn Pause with Ms. Hill
Hello Woodlawn Families!
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause.
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!
📅 Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
- The School Board voted to designate Veterans Day as a standard instructional day for the 2026-27 school year.
- Because this day was added, the 2026-27 school year will now end for students on Wednesday, June 16, 2027.
- Find additional information on BoardDocs.
- View the updated complete school year calendar on FCPS’ website.
- The last day of school for the current school year — Wednesday, June 17, 2026 — has not changed.
Help FCPS Sustain Excellence: Make Your Voice Heard on the FY 2027 Budget
About 70% of the FCPS budget comes from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors. There are several upcoming opportunities to provide feedback to the county on its budget before final adoption in May. This includes public budget hearings (April 14-16) and an online survey. Learn how the FCPS budget helps us sustain our excellence.
Resources to Help Infants and Toddlers Meet Milestones
Are you concerned about your infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child’s development? Resources are available if your child exhibits difficulties in one or more of the following areas: communication, fine and/or gross motor skills, self-help skills, problem-solving, and attention skills. Learn more about typical developmental milestones.
The Infant & Toddler Connection of Virginia (ITC) provides evaluations and services for children (0-36 months) who have developmental delays or medical conditions that may affect development. Parents are encouraged to contact ITC at 703-246-7121 to share their concerns.
Early Childhood Child Find is the process of identifying children with potential special education needs between the ages of 20 months and 5 years (children must be two by September 30).
FCPS Early Childhood Identification and Services (ECID&S) offers a free referral process to identify potential developmental delays or disabilities. Special education services are provided for all children who are found eligible through the referral process. Parents are encouraged to call 571-423-4121 with questions.
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