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Please continue to check here regularly for our latest Family Message / Lea el ultimo mensaje semanal de La Escuela Westlawn (en Español)

The Chorus and 4th Grade Strings Concert is Coming!

Our first spring concert of the year will feature our chorus and our fourth grade strings. Will we see you there?

Movie Night Under the Stars at Westlawn

Relax and enjoy a feature film with members of the Westlawn community as we support our Scouts!

Virtual STEM Club for Westlawn Students

Does your 1st-6th grader want to join our free Virtual STEM Club? Learn about the process and what to expect with this opportunity sponsored by The Future Brighter!

Changes to SNAP Benefits

Beginning in March, all SNAP benefits will return to normal amounts, without the added supplement. Learn more about resources available to your family.

2023-24 Kindergarten & New Student Registration

We're excited to welcome our newest Soaring Eagles to Westlawn Elementary School! Looking for information about registering a new student with us? Begin the process!

Proposed Updates to Student Rights and Responsibilities

Learn more about the proposed updates to the Student Rights and Responsibilities and opportunities for community feedback.

Summer Camps

Register now for FCPS summer camps, including Tech Adventure Camp for grades K-6
Elementary Institute for the Arts (EIFTA) for grades 2-5, and Institute for the Arts (IFTA) for grades 6-11.

Free At-Home Tutoring for Students

Your child is eligible for free virtual tutoring through Tutor.com! All of the setup has already been completed by FCPS. Learn more about how to access it.

FCPS COVID-19 Compensatory Education Plan

Learn more about the Compensatory Education Plan, which was created to support the needs of students with disabilities whose learning was impacted during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Virtual Learning Resources for Families

How can families prepare for a virtual learning day during inclement weather? Where can families go for technology support during a virtual learning day? Check out these sites!

Safety Tipline

Report safety issues online or by text message using the Safety Tipline.  You may choose to identify yourself or remain anonymous.

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Features

Westlawn Students Get Fired Up for Ceramics

March 22, 2023
Learn more about one of the most popular units in art class.

Staff Spotlight for Sydney Riffe

March 21, 2023
The staff spotlight is on Sydney Riffe! Ms. Riffe is one of our fifth grade teachers.

Quarter Notes: The Music Newsletter

March 16, 2023
Learn all about what's happening in the world of music at Westlawn!
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FCPS News and Features

School Bus Driver Job Fairs

Your welcoming smile can make a difference in a student’s day! Attend one of our upcoming job fairs! Learn more!

Full Orbit: From Science Fair to Mars Mission

Twenty-five years ago, Swati Mohan presented a science fair project on what it would be like to grow plants on Mars. Little did she know she would eventually be working as an aerospace engineer with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL). She was the Guidance and Controls Operations lead on the Mars 2020 mission working on the Perseverance Rover.

🏀 Four-peat for Madison Girls Basketball

With an "and-one" layup in overtime, the Madison Warhawks Girls Basketball Team defeated the Manchester Lancers (49-46) last week, making this their fourth consecutive state title. This was Madison’s ninth state final appearance—now the most in the history of Class 6 and the former Group AAA.

FCPS Sees Nearly 200% Spike in Arabic Language Course Enrollment Since 2013

Teachers credit the spike in Arabic course enrollment to parents who’ve lobbied for more access to language offerings, keeping coursework fun and the expansion of instruction that can now begin in elementary school and continue through the international baccalaureate level.<br />
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