 Woodson Weekly -
April 6th
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Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
*See something, hear something, please say something*
Calendar Reminders
Please note the upcoming schedule items:
Wednesday, April 11th - Periods 1, 7, 5, Return 1a/1b - Pep Rally
Friday, April 13th - 2 Hour early release and end of 3rd Quarter, Periods 1, 5, 7 only with a Grab and Go lunch from 12:25-12:55p.m. Busses depart at 1:10p.m.
Monday, April 16th - Teacher Workday, no school for students
 International Night
For the Culture Club presented Woodson's first International Night on Thursday, April 5th. It was a rich cultural experience for all participants and attendees!
Next week, the Student Government Association is sponsoring Culture Week to continue the celebration of our diverse student body.
Monday - Flag Day (of your country); Tuesday - Traditional Attire of your Heritage; Wednesday - Pep Rally with cultural performances; Thursday - cultural food samplings.
Visiting Student Services
In an effort to enhance the safety of our students and staff
during the school day, beginning on Monday, April 9th, guests of
Student Services will be escorted to the Student Services Office from the Main
Office. Guests include parents, guardians, and other visitors with or without a
scheduled appointment with a Student Services’ staff member.
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Congratulations to our School Resource Officer!
After being a School Resource Officer for just over a year, PFC Officer Steven Randazzo of the West Springfield District Station has been honored with the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award from the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)!
During his short time here at Woodson, he has prioritized building relationships with school staff, students and parents through presentations and mentoring. He often does more than what is required, taking additional training to help improve the safety of the school, working with staff to find helpful solutions.
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 Art students had the opportunity to participate in the graffiti wall on their field trip to ArtJamz Underground Studio in Crystal City on Thursday, April 5th. They also visited the Hirshhorn Museum and ARTECHOUSE in Washington, D.C.
Sports Physicals for 2018-2019
Believe it or not, it is time to start planning for the
2018-2019 school year. The first step toward eligibility to participate
in any preseason or afterschool athletic event is to complete a sports physical
on an official VHSL Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE) form (only
version FEB2017 will be accepted).
The Woodson High School Athletic
Training Department will be offering sports physicals at Woodson High School on
Monday, May 7th. This successfully completed physical will be good for all sports and
out of season practices (green days, yellow days, weight room workouts) for the
2018-2019 school year.
This event is a fundraiser for the Woodson High
School Athletic Training Department and goes to support the athletes at Woodson
High School. The cost of the physical is $50 when you register
online. You can register by following this link: https://www.fcps.edu/node/33735.
We are always looking for medical and non-medical volunteers
to assist us for the event. If you are interested in helping out, please
contact Ms. Fickes @ kfickes@fcps.edu, or
click on the registration link to sign up.
Don’t forget the student and parent concussion education
must also be completed annually!!
Spring Blood Drive
Thank you to all the students and staff who donated during the Spring Blood Drive on Thursday, April 5th. 135 units of blood were donated!
 Stuff the Truck Food Drive - Saturday, April 7th
After two cancellations for weather, Leadership
students are finally holding their “Stuff the Truck” event at Shoppers Food Warehouse.
They are collecting food at both Shoppers and Trader Joe’s tomorrow, Saturday, April 7th between 8:30am and 2:00p.m.
They are attempting to fill a U-Haul truck with donations and the food will be donated to the Annandale Food Site for distribution.
2018 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra
Congratulations to thirteen Woodson students who were named to the 2018 All-Virginia Band, Chorus, and Orchestra. The groups will perform on Saturday, April 7th at the Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Richmond. This is the first year that the sponsoring organization, the Virginia Music Educators Association, has combined these groups into one concert.The concert is free and open to the public.
Students were selected through a rigorous audition process for a spot in the groups and have the opportunity to rehearse with expert conductors and musicians to prepare for Saturday's concert.
Concert Band: Meghan Willey
Symphonic Band: Aaron Freeman, Mia Laping, Claire Roth, and Kate Wagner
Chorus: Olivia Brennan, Maya Cooper, Marie Korn, Bonnie Pohland, Madeline Pohland, Eric Tysarcyk, and August Vesilind
Orchestra: Pablo Ronderos
Army Times Article quotes Woodson student
Woodson senior, Olivia Brennan was quoted in an Army Times article titled, "Medal of Honor recipient to future leaders: Be good people." Medal of Honor recipient Captain Florent Groberg spoke to high school students on Thursday, March 15th about leadership and ethics. You can find the article at this website: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2018/03/16/medal-of-honor-recipient-to-future-leaders-be-good-people/
Volunteer Opportunity - WFES STEAM Fair
The Wakefield Forest ES STEAM Fair is in need of high school student volunteers. The fair is taking place on Thursday, April 12th from 6-8pm.
There are many opportunities for volunteering, but they are in most need of Exhibitor Assistants where students will get assigned to an exhibitor and learn about their booth/display/activity and help them run it for the duration of the fair. It is a great way to connect with companies and organizations such as The American Society of Civil Engineers, The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers, Northern Virginia Beekeepers Association, The Children's Science Center, George Mason University, Northern Virginia Radio Control, and many others.
For more information, please contact wfessteamfair@gmail.com. To sign up to volunteer, please use this SignUpGenius Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080c4da9ad28a5f49-2018
Parents helping parents: Healthy Minds Fairfax offers new youth initiative
Parenting
children can be a challenging and demanding endeavor, and one that can feel
especially lonely and anxious when your child is experiencing mental health or
substance use issues. In a world of social media and complex societal issues,
things can feel emotionally overwhelming. At times, parents may not want to
share their thoughts with their own friends of family members, and as a
result, they can feel isolated and that they don’t know where to turn for help.
But
you don’t have to feel alone anymore.
A
service of the Healthy Minds Fairfax
initiative, parents are encouraged to reach out to the new Parent Support Partners (PSP) program
for support, understanding, and connections on how to find and access services
to help children, youth and young adults feel better and do better.
Parent
support partners are people who’ve been there. They’ve faced family challenges
and have come through to the other side and are now ready to give back. PSP
staff are all parents who have received training and are qualitied to offer
education, support and assistance. They provide reliable information that
families can use in decision-making and are familiar with services and
resources that can help families in distress. The PSP is provided at no cost to
families or caregivers.
According
to national statistics, approximately 36,000 children in Fairfax County
communities have a diagnosable mental health condition; including 3,960 with
significant impairment. “There may be many perceived obstacles to getting help
but Healthy Minds Fairfax is creating a pathway to eliminate these barriers,”
said Jim Gillespie, Director of Healthy Minds Fairfax. “We urge parents to
connect with other parents who’ve experienced challenges with their children;
getting help is getting easier thanks to our caring, generous Parent Support
Partners. Please don’t hesitate to reach out.”
You
can call the Family Support Line at 571-458-7310 x103.
Healthy Minds Fairfax is the County’s youth
behavioral health initiative that coordinates a full range of mental health and
substance abuse for families and young people. HMF services and resources
connect Fairfax County Public schools, private treatment providers, and multiple
county agencies such as the Fairfax-Falls Church Community
Services Board (CSB). Since the summer of 2017, Parent Support Partner
services have been provided through a unique public/private partnership
involving Fairfax County, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) of Northern
Virginia, the Virginia Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services
(DBHDS) and the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
Administration (SAMHSA).
Flash Forward!
Postsecondary Education and Employment Options
Flash Forward is for students receiving
special education services and their parents to explore options for life after
high school. The agenda includes information tables, an overview of
postsecondary options, and workshops on supported employment, competitive
employment, and postsecondary education.
Register now!
TUESDAY, April 10,
2018
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Woodson High School Cafeteria
Investigating Career Opportunities
Investigating Career Opportunities (ICO) is a Career Fair taking place on Wednesday, April
18th in Cav Hall.
It
will be held during all lunches so all students can have a chance to attend.
Students should bring a bag lunch of finger food so they can chat with our
wonderful career representatives as they eat. Parents, help your students
with that finger-food bag lunch, and ask your students what they learned when
they get home on the 18th.
Special Education Conference 2018
The FCPS 2018 Special Education Conference will be held on Saturday, April 21st, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Hayfield Secondary School, 7630 Telegraph Rd, Alexandria, VA 22315.
For more information including the schedule, guest speakers, breakout sessions, etc. please go to the conference website at www.fcps.edu/spedconference2018.
Prom Dresses
Does
your teen need a prom dress? If so, you're in luck!
Mrs. Sussy Tomer,
Woodson's Parent Liaison, has collected formal dresses to give to
students in need.
Please have your child ask for a pass to stop by Room E108
(across from the attendance office) to pick out a free dress. Mrs. Tomer is in her
office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00am-1:00pm and on Tuesdays
and Thursdays from 10:30am-2:30pm.
Also, if you have a prom/formal dress or party shoes that you are no longer going to use, please bring them to Ms. Tomer so that she can add it to the collection.
Please contact Mrs. Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu or 703-503-4792 if you have
any questions.
2018-2019 Course Registration
We are currently meeting with students to
schedule for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have questions or
concerns about your student’s course selections, please contact your child’s
counselor. Opportunities for course changes will be limited next year. The deadline for changes to next year's course selections is Thursday, May 31st. Many schools have a deadline in March; however, we have extended to the end of May. Please help us keep that deadline by reviewing your child's course requests using SIS ParentVUE at https://sisparent.fcps.edu.
The
third quarter of the academic year is always interesting. Some
students get fatigued with the routines of school, classwork, and
homework. If your child did poorly in the first semester and you
are concerned whether or not he/she can still pass a course for the year,
communicate with your child's teacher.
 Order Your Yearbook
This is your last chance to save money on the 2017-2018 Woodson yearbook before it is full price. Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com and use code 5278.
FCPS Cares Program
Recognizing Woodson
staff who go above and beyond!
FCPS Cares is an opportunity for parents, staff, and community
members to recognize FCPS employees for going above and beyond to help others
and show they care. We invite you to submit your story so we can all
acknowledge the good work of our Woodson staff. https://www.fcps.edu/careers/employee-recognition-programs/fcps-cares-program
Mental Health Resources | 24/7 Emergency Numbers
If you are in crisis, text NEEDHELP to 85511, call 1-800-273-TALK, or dial 911; TTY dial 711
CrisisLink Regional Hotline: 703-527-4077 (CrisisLink is a hotline for individuals in crisis or family/friends seeking guidance for how to help a loved one)
Dominion Hospital Assessment and Referral Line: 703-536-2000
Inova Emergency Services: 703-289-7560
Mobile Crisis Unit: 1-844-627-4747
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK or 1-800-SUICIDE
Merrifield Center Emergency Services: 703-573-5679; TTY dial 711 (The Merrifield Center of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board, offers a range of clinical programming. Emergency Services, staffed 24 hours per day, seven days per week, works with people in psychiatric crisis who need immediate attention.)
Plan D Nova https://www.plandnova.org/ (a website for Northern Virginia teens who suffer from depression: #breakthestigma)
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