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Woodson Celebrates Veterans Day
Please take a moment and watch a tribute to our vets
https://youtu.be/V9Z5ywxhqqc
The Select Men's Ensemble was selected as a featured performing ensemble for the annual Virginia Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference on Friday, November 17, 2017. The ensemble will present a Pre-Conference Performance on Monday, November 13, 2017 at 7:30pm in the Auditorium at Woodson. The performance is only 30 minutes in length. Let's pack the auditorium!
The Latin academic three day competition took place on Saturday, October 28th and included students from all over Virginia, D.C. and Maryland.
Woodson Latin 1 students, Aidan Love and Kate Waldron, took 4th
place. Latin 2 students, Karina Hwang, Lena Mahyoub, Sarah Schoenberger and Nate Schumer, took 1st place. And
the Upper Level team (Latin 3/4/5), Will Howard and Charlotte Lowell, took 2nd place. Congratulations to all who participated!
 Congratulations to Mrs. Ishii for the Best Blog Feature award from FCPS!
Congratulations to Mrs. Ishii for the Best Blog Feature
award from FCPS! A website well done!
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Impact Aid Student-Parent Survey forms were sent home with your
child last Thursday, November 2, 2017. If your student has yet to turn in this form, please remind them to return it to their 8th period teacher. 100% participation is critical
for obtaining our fair share of federal funding.
The process is straight forward. If your employment has no
federal connection, please check the box in section 5, sign and date the form,
and return. If your employment is connected to the federal government or
military, please complete either section 2, 3, or 4 where appropriate
and sign, date, and return the form.
Attention seniors and parents of seniors! We have sent all transcripts and
recommendations by the November 1 deadline, however it takes 4-6 weeks for the
universities to process the thousands of pieces of mail they receive. It is appropriate to contact the university
if you have questions as to whether or not it was received. Your students Woodson counselor will
not be able to answer that question. If
by January 1, the university says they do not have it and they have been
through all of their mail then please contact your students counselor and they are more than
happy to resend. Thank you.
On Monday, November 13th, during the 1a
return period, 9th grade students will be participating in the Signs
of Suicide program. This video teaches students how to recognize signs of
depression in themselves and others and what to do if they or a friend have
thoughts of suicide. The focus will be on how to seek out support both inside
and outside of school. Students will be completing a screening that will
be collected at the conclusion of the program. If you have any questions
or concerns, please contact your student’s school counselors as soon as
possible.
During the meeting we will not be having a
discussion around school safety cameras.
As
you anticipate family travel for the Thanksgiving holiday and you know your
student will be absent on Wednesday, November 22nd, please help the Attendance
Office by calling the attendance line (703-503-4800, option 1) at any time
between now and November 21st.
This
will enable the Attendance Office to process the high number of calls they
receive for that day in a more timely fashion.
We
thank you for your support!
Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) affects millions of people all
around the world and an estimated 1.25 million adults and children in the U.S.
T1D is a complex and serious disease that places demands on those living with
it every single day. Whether someone must remember to check their blood sugar
during a busy day at school or trying to count carbs every time they eat out,
people living with diabetes are always on and they must always be aware.
T1D is a serious autoimmune disease where the pancreas stops
producing insulin – which allows the body to get energy from food. It strikes
suddenly – and it’s not related to lifestyle or diet. There’s no way to prevent
this disease and, as of now, there is no cure. That’s why it’s crucial to
be aware of the symptoms of diabetes in teenagers and young adults so you can
recognize them early:
- Increased thirst and bathroom breaks – high
blood sugar levels cause the body to pull fluid from tissues that can lead to
dehydration.
- Increased appetite – if the teen’s body isn’t
able to get the energy it needs for food he or she may feel more hungry than
usual.
- Unexpected weight loss – if a young person is
losing weight, especially when eating more, it could be a sign that the body
isn’t getting enough calories from their food.
In Type 2 diabetes, the cells become resistant to insulin
and the pancreas cannot make enough insulin to overcome this resistance.
Instead of moving into the cells to build up energy, sugar builds up in the
bloodstream leading to a very serious health concern.
Awareness
+ Understanding
Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
or call 1.866.287.3096!
The PTSO is encouraging all families to
pre-purchase your WTW Student Directory Today! The deadline to order
your copy is today, Friday, November 10,
2017. No
pre-orders will be accepted after today.
Order a student
directory only.
Questions? Please email Alan Anderson at vp2@woodsonptso.org.
Fairfax County Public Schools has a
well-established policy and protocol for responding to threats of violence in
the schools. To help parents and older students learn more about the role they
can play in keeping schools safe, we have collaborated with the Youth Violence
Project of the Curry School of Education, University of Virginia to develop
short videos with useful information. These brief modules were developed
for parents and children aged 12 and up, and you may want to watch the student
video with your child to answer any questions which may arise. To access these
modules go to www.schoolthreatassessment.com and use parent code pgvsdt and student
code sy8zk2 as a password.
As part of an effort to amplify FCPS
student perspectives and ideas, and showcase their work, Communication and Community
Relations (CCR) is seeking submissions from High School and Middle School
students for a new digital storytelling section of FCPS.edu that will focus on
various themes. Student stories will published on the website and shared via
social media. CCR is asking students submit their work (video, audio,
editorial, or photos) via a Google Classroom with the assistance of a teacher.
CCR will review submissions and determine those that will be shared. This
month’s theme is Mental and Physical Health and Wellness. Full details are at www.fcps.edu/studentvoice These details will also be
shared directly with journalism teachers.
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