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 From the Desk of Dr. Williams
Dear Woodley Hills Family,
Thank you to all our military-connected families who joined us this morning for our "Purple Up!" Military Family Appreciation Breakfast. It was wonderful to see so many of you and share a moment of fellowship and gratitude as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child. Your dedication, resilience, and contributions to our school community are truly valued, and we were honored to celebrate you and your children.
As we prepare for the 2026-2027 school year, we invite you to share insights about your child’s unique learning needs to assist us in the class placement process. Our staff works carefully to create balanced, equitable environments where every student can thrive academically and socially. While we cannot honor requests for specific teachers or peer groupings, your input regarding the classroom qualities that best support your child is deeply valued. Please complete the provided form by Friday, May 22, 2026, to ensure your perspective is considered alongside our dedicated teachers' expertise. Final class assignments will be communicated shortly before the new school year begins. We thank you for trusting us to create a successful learning home for your child. Family Input Form.
Dr. LaChelle R. Williams, Principal
 Save the Date
April 21 - Student Holiday
April 27 - SOL Testing Begins
May 15 - Spring Photos & Class Group Photos
May 20 - 3-hour Early Release 12:30pm
May 25-May 27 - Student Holidays
May 28 - Family Science Night & Multicultural Night
SOL Assessments April 27-May 21
SOL tests are the main part of the Virginia Assessment Program for grades 3-8 and are administered each spring. Most students in grades 3-8 take SOL tests for reading and math each year, with science tests and integrated reading and writing components administered in the fifth and eighth grades. Woodley Hills students will be showing what they know on their SOLs on the following dates. Please ensure that students are well-rested and attending school on the days they are scheduled to assess.
Reading SOLs
Mon. 4/27- 5th Grade Reading
Tues. 4/28- 6th Grade Reading
Thurs. 4/30- 3rd Grade Reading
Fri. 5/1- 4th Grade Reading
Math SOLs
Mon. 5/4- 5th Grade Math
Tues. 5/5- 6th Grade Math
Wed. 5/6- 3rd Grade Math
Thurs. 5/7- 4th Grade Math
Science SOLs
Mon. 5/11- 5th Grade Science
Retakes will be held from May 12 to May 21.
More information and FAQs about SOLs in FCPS can be found at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/student-tests-assessments/types-student-assessment/virginia-assessment-program/sol-test-3
Social Emotional Spotlight
As shared in the previous week’s Social Emotional Spotlight, the Spring SEL Screener is now closed. Ninety-one percent of our students participated in the Screener. Please click this link for the Family Guide to the SEL Screener results: https://www.fcps.edu/student-tests-and-assessments/student-assessment-details/social-emotional-screener/score-report#printable-pdfs-translations-of-grade-3-12-sel-screener-report-and-guide-letters.
Here are the descriptions of the seven topics included on the SEL Screener. Please remember:
The SEL Screener is…
- a report of your student's experiences at a particular moment in time
- a display of student strengths as they relate to SEL
The SEL Screener is not…
- a stand-alone assessment
- an evaluation of mental health
Table 1
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How We Define It
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Supportive Relationships
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How supported students feel through their relationships with friends, family, and adults at school.
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Self-Management and Responsible Decision-Making
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How well students manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in different situations.
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Challenging Feelings
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How frequently students feel challenging emotions, with higher scores indicating less frequent challenging emotions.
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Social Awareness and Relationship Skills
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How well students consider the perspectives of others and empathize with them.
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Sense of Belonging
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How much students feel that they are valued members of the school community.
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Emotion Regulation
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How well students regulate their emotions.
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Cultural Awareness & Action *6-12 only
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How often students learn about, discuss, and confront issues of race, ethnicity, and culture in school.
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Next week information about understanding your student’s Screener results will be shared in the Social Emotional Spotlight.
In the meantime, consider: What are your hopes and dreams for your child and/or the children in our community?
Spring Pictures on May 15
 
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week (May 4-8) will be here before you know it! We have many ways you can support and show appreciation for our amazing teachers and staff:
- Order decor and treats in advance
- Help with decorating and setting up for the different days of the week
- Helping deliver boxed lunches on Friday, May 8
Find all the ways you can help out here:
https://evite.me/5exgPEguQ3
Spirit wear!
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!
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.
FCPS will offer lunch and a snack at no cost to children aged 18 and under on Tuesday, April 21, at participating schools. The meals must be eaten on site, and enrichment activities will be available for the children. For more information, visit the FCPS Food and Nutrition Services webpage.
Adjusted Elementary Early Release Wednesdays
Students will now have a traditional full day of instruction and be released at the regular dismissal time on April 22 and April 29, which were previously early release Wednesdays for elementary schools.
This adjustment allows our staff to still have dedicated time for planning, collaboration, and professional learning without reducing instructional time on other school days.
Updates to 2026-27 School Year Calendar
The School Board voted to direct the superintendent 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.
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Support Your Children During Important Spring Assessments
Students will be participating in spring assessments based on their grade level and courses. This includes summative assessments like Standards of Learning (SOL) tests, which measure what a student knows, and progress assessments like Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests, which measure where they are in their learning.
FCPS encourages all families to support their students in taking these tests. Virginia requires schools to test at least 95% of students on SOLs, so when families choose not to participate in testing, it can impact a school’s accreditation, accountability ratings, and ability to measure student progress accurately.
Parents and caregivers can help their children perform their best on these tests by reminding them to get a good night’s sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and the cell phone policy still applies during testing season.
It is important that students attend school on scheduled testing dates. If you are aware of a conflict that may cause your student to miss a test, please notify your student’s school as soon as possible.
Learn more about how to support your child and why test participation matters.
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Community Conversations: Share Your Thoughts With Dr. Reid
As a listening leader, connecting with community members across our school division is critical to FCPS Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid. Her 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. on:
Click on a date to register to attend that event. Registration is not required, but it helps with planning, especially for child care and interpretation services. Events are open to all. Visit the superintendent’s engagement page for the most up-to-date information.
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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