The Family Learning Center

The Family Learning Center at Westlawn is a buzzing hub of family activity. Hilda Reyes and Ariana Yataco are our Family Center coordinators. Their mission is building bridges of trust between the school, our parents and the community. Call them at 703-241-5100 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Some of the events you may see happening at Westlawn and with parents around the school are:

• Volunteering throughout our school in such ways as assisting our teachers with Thursday Folders and classroom events, assisting our front office with clerical responsibilities like copying flyers and laminating, as well as mentoring opportunities with our students
• Helping in the cafeteria
• Volunteering in the library
• English classes, school-based vocabulary (how to have a productive parent/ teacher conference, how to use the absentee call line etc.), and conversational English
• HIPPY , Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters
• Early Literacy Classes (Spanish)
• Family Literacy evening classes (English)
• Guests from the community- Fire Fighters and the Fairfax County Police

Parent Observations

Westlawn provides an opportunity for parents to observe classroom instruction for 30 minutes, once a month, with a principal present during the entirety of the observation. Principal and parent meet beforehand for a 15 minute collaboration session to determine an area of focus for the observation as well as set expectations for conduct, and a 10-15 minute reflection session afterward. To schedule an opportunity to observe classroom instruction please contact Principal Hill. Times are scheduled by the school to ensure a minimal impact to student learning.