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August 1, 2026
Dear Woodlin Families,
I am thrilled to welcome you and your children to the 2026–2027 school year at Woodlin Elementary School.
I hope your summer has provided opportunities for rest, fun, and time with family and friends. As we prepare for the new school year, I am excited to welcome everyone back and continue supporting inspired teaching, joyful learning, and the full range of student growth.
This year, we remain committed to engaging classroom instruction and academic excellence for every student. From the very first day, we will focus on rigorous learning, strong relationships, and meaningful experiences that challenge, support, and inspire every child to reach their full potential.
One of the most important ways families can support student success is by ensuring strong daily attendance. Attending school consistently not only supports academic achievement but also plays a critical role in a child’s social development and sense of belonging. Your partnership in getting students to school on time every day makes a real difference. Let’s work together to reduce tardiness and absences across our school.
Our teachers, paraeducators, and staff are excited to reconnect with returning students and to warmly welcome those new to our community. At Woodlin, we meet students where they are and we lift them toward their full potential. I am proud to introduce our new staff members to join the Woodlin team this year. Our new staff members bring individual talents, passion, and shared values. They are excited to become part of our Woodlin school community.
Kenneca Sloan Kindergarten
Alisha Lee Grade 1
Marianne Hilgart ELD Teacher
Woodlin’s anticipated enrollment for the 2026-2027 school year is about 650 students. In our general education program, we are currently organized to have one homeroom section in pre-kindergarten, five homeroom sections in kindergarten through grade three and four homeroom sections in grades four, and five. Additionally, we continue to serve students our Learning for Independence (LFI) program with four classroom sections: kindergarten, grade 1/2, grade 2/3, and grade 4/5 combination classes.
The following updates and information that address requests received from parents as the start of this school year approaches.
Upcoming Dates
In preparation for the start of this school year, please make note of the following dates:
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Open House – Kindergarten – Start in the gym.
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Open House – Grade 1 through Grade 5 - Go to the classrooms.
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, August 24, 2026
Transition Day - For Kindergarten & new students only.
9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
First Day of School - All students.
9:00 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Back-to-School Night
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Feel free to contact our main office on 240-740-7350 for more information. Mrs. Alvarado and Ms. Hardie are available to assist you and support your Woodlin students throughout the school year.
Kindergarten Enrollment Confirmation and ID Numbers
By receiving this message, your child is confirmed as enrolled in kindergarten at Woodlin ES for the 2026-2027 school year. Each student receives a unique MCPS Student ID Number. Your child will receive his or her ID Number from their kindergarten teacher in welcome emails sent by the teacher to their students early in the week of August 17, 2026.
Open House (In Person)
Open House for all grade levels will take place on Thursday, August 20. Kindergarten Open House will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the gymnasium. Open House for grades 1-5 will begin at 10:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. with students and families reporting directly to their classrooms. During Open House, families will have an opportunity to see their child’s classroom and allow their child’s homeroom teacher an opportunity to introduce themselves and outline the first days of school.
Daily Schedule
For the start of the 2026-2027 school year, we remain a Tier-One Elementary School bell schedule, with a 9:00 a.m. start to the instructional day and a 3:25 p.m. dismissal. Students can enter the building at 8:40 a.m. for breakfast and report to their classroom. Your child’s specific daily schedule will be shared with you during the week of August 17, by your child’s homeroom teacher.
School Supplies
For a comprehensive school supply list please visit our Woodlin Website and click on the “2026- 2027 School Supply List" hyperlink in the center of the main page.
PTA Membership
I hope all our families will become engaged with our PTA this year. Your input on school improvement efforts and your support of activities that enrich the educational experience for our students are invaluable. I encourage you to visit the Woodlin website to learn more about the PTA and sign up to become a member.
I am pleased to introduce our new PTA President for the 2026–2027 school year, Mrs. Angie Wilcox. I appreciate her willingness to serve our school community and look forward to partnering with her and the entire PTA to continue providing outstanding opportunities and experiences for our Woodlin students and families.
I look forward to seeing you and your family at our upcoming events in August. Until then, take care and be well.
Here’s to an incredible school year!
Respectfully,
Craig Jackson
Principal
Woodlin Elementary School
2101 Luzerne Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 240-740-7350 Fax:301-571-8625
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2010 Luzerne Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20910