 We honored our Woodlawn ES mothers for Mother's Day on Friday, May 7th!
Wednesday, May 20: 3-Hour Early Release Wednesday, School dismisses at 1pm
Friday, May 22: Deadline to Volunteer for Career Day
Monday, May 25: Holiday (Memorial Day)
Tuesday, May 26: Student Holiday (Teacher Workday)
Wednesday, May 27: Holiday (Eid al-Adha)
Wednesday, June 3: Career Day
Monday, June 15: Grades 1 - 5 Awards Ceremony
Tuesday, June 16: 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Wednesday, June 17: Last Day of School, Early Release
3-Hour Early Release this Wednesday
Your child will be sent home on Wednesday, May 20, at the same time they were sent home on the last 3-hour early release Wednesday.
 Our Woodlawn ES mothers enjoyed our "Muffins for Moms" event on Friday, May 7th!
📦Cardboard Challenge: Supply Donations Needed!
Help us prepare for our Cardboard Challenge Day! Please bring in clean, non-toxic, and safe materials.
Requested Items:
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Cardboard: Boxes (flattened), paper towel/toilet paper tubes, cereal and gift boxes.
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Plastics: Rinsed bottles (2-liter) and caps, plastic Easter eggs, straws, and small plates.
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Craft Supplies: Wrapping paper, popsicle sticks, fabric scraps, feathers, beads, yarn, stickers, and hot glue sticks.
Donation Guidelines:
Other creative (safe) materials are welcome!
🌟 Career Day Volunteers Needed! 🌟
Inspire our students by sharing your professional journey at Woodlawn Elementary!
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When: Thursday, June 3, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Where: In-person or virtual options available.
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How: Return the RSVP form (on the flyer) to your child’s teacher.
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Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026.
Questions? Contact Ms. Fox at smfox1@fcps.edu.
 We love our Woodlawn moms!
💻 Summer Laptop Check-Out Information
Planning to keep your student's laptop over the break? Please note the following requirements:
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Request Form Required: To bring a laptop home, you must complete the form being sent to families in the next week or two. No form, no device. (Students in FCPS summer programs are already cleared to take theirs).
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Mandatory Return: All equipment must be returned by a specific date (to be shared soon). We need this time to prep devices for August and organize classroom supplies.
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Responsibility: Families are responsible for the replacement costs of any lost or damaged laptops or chargers.
Our Woodlawn mothers enjoyed muffins before school on Friday, May 8th!
💻 Urgent: Missing Laptops and Chargers
We are currently missing dozens of school-issued chargers, which are vital for student use to complete this year and for use next school year.
How you can help:
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Check your home: Please ensure your child (Grades 1–6) has returned their school-assigned laptop and charger to school.
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Return missing items: If you find a charger at home, please send it back with your student immediately.
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Replacement responsibility: Families are responsible for replacing lost or damaged equipment. If your child’s charger is lost, please visit our Technology Page (woodlawnes.fcps.edu/technology) for specifications and a convenient Amazon purchase link.
We will be contacting families of students with missing equipment over the coming month. Thank you for helping us keep our students powered up and ready to learn!
🐾Woodlawn Pause, Our Weekly Mindfulness Video
Enjoy this week’s Woodlawn Pause called
You access the video here
New Cellphone Policy Starts July 1
On Thursday, May 7, the Fairfax County School Board approved changes to the FCPS Student Rights and Responsibilities (SR&R). The approved changes include updated guidance for cellphone possession and use, to align the FCPS cellphone policy with Senate Bill 108. This new Virginia law goes into effect on July 1 and states that all schools in the Commonwealth must follow a “bell-to-bell” phone-free policy.
This means that starting July 1, 2026, across all grade levels at FCPS, student cellphones, phone accessories, and all smart devices (including watches that serve a dual purpose, such as smart watches, as well as earbuds, headsets, smart glasses, and other other items connected to the internet) must be off and personally stored (i.e., put away in backpacks) for the duration of the school day — thus, no cellphones from bell to bell.
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Update
On Friday, May 8, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid provided an update on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget. FCPS receives the majority of its funding from the Fairfax County Government and the Commonwealth of Virginia.
The Fairfax County Government recently adopted its FY 2027 Budget, and at the funding levels provided, there is currently a $28 million budget gap. In addition, the state budget has not been finalized. At last Thursday's School Board meeting, the superintendent proposed adjustments that would balance the FCPS budget.
Read Dr. Reid’s message to the community for more information on the budget process and budget priorities.
Finish the School Year With Strong Attendance!
As we enter the final weeks of the school year, Fairfax County Public Schools appreciates your continued partnership in supporting your child’s success. Regular attendance plays an important role in helping students stay engaged in learning, maintain connections with their teachers and peers, and finish the school year strong.
Attending school consistently also helps students build valuable habits such as responsibility, perseverance, and daily routines that support success both in and out of the classroom.
If your child needs to miss school, please remember to report the absence. Full-day absences can be reported in ParentVUE. Families may also report absences by calling the school attendance line or emailing the school-designated attendance address.
If your child is experiencing challenges that are affecting attendance, we are here to help. Please contact your child’s school so staff can partner with you to provide support and resources. Learn more about attendance resources.
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