 Woodson Weekly -
April 27th
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Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
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Report Card Distribution
Third quarter report cards will be distributed during
eighth period on Friday, April 27th.
Grades are also visible through ParentVue (https://sisparent.fcps.edu).
If you have questions pertaining to specific grades, please contact your
teen’s teacher directly.
 WTW Drama Presents Our Town
“Our Town” by Thornton Wilder is a
play about the human experience; simple, but the underlying meaning is
something every single one of us can relate to.
Don’t let the opportunity to
experience life in “Our Town” pass you by! Come see “Our Town” April 27th &
28th & May 4 & 5 at 7:30pm and April 28th & May 5th at 3:00pm.
Tickets are available for purchase at wtwdrama.org,
for more information follow woodson drama on Twitter and instagram @wtwdrama.
Notification of Testing: SOL
Non-Writing Assessments, End-of Course
Your
child will be taking one or more Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course
Tests between May 18, 2018, and June 1, 2018. It is important that your
child attend school on these days. If possible, please avoid scheduling trips
or appointments that would take your child out of school during this time
period. It is also important that your child have a good night’s rest and a
healthy breakfast before testing. If you become aware of an unavoidable
conflict that could result in your child missing a testing day, please notify
your child’s school counselor as soon as possible.
The
Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) requires all students across the state
to take SOL tests if they are enrolled in courses where there is an EOC test. SOL
tests measure the extent to which students have learned the content and skills within
the Virginia Standards of Learning. Students enrolled in the following courses
will be tested: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science,
English 11 (or equivalent), Geometry, Virginia and United States History, World
History 1 and World History 2.
The
purpose of SOL testing is to provide information about student achievement to
the parent, school, school division, and state. In most cases, test scores are
available for parents by the end of the school year. More information about how
and when you will receive your child’s scores will be shared closer to these
dates.
The Virginia Board of Education has approved various “substitute”
tests and set the minimum score that must be achieved for the purpose of
awarding verified credit to students. For more information about substitute tests,
please contact your child’s school counselor.
If
you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your child’s school counselor
or Kathleen Guinee, the Assessment Coach at Woodson(kpguinee@fcps.edu).
For the testing schedule, please refer to the Testing Calendar on the Woodson website: https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/academics/WTW_Testing_Calendar
 Students celebrate Stress Less, Laugh More week with Ice Cream Friday during lunches. Thanks to Woodson's Student Services Department and Student Leadership for a wonderful week of activities.
FCPSOn Region 5 Community Meeting
The FCPSOn community meeting has been
rescheduled for Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Chantilly High School, 4201
Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151.
Attend to learn more about FCPS’ plans to
ensure all students can engage in personalized, meaningful learning experiences
and develop Portrait of a Graduate attributes by providing equitable access to
technology.
Class of 2020 Fundraiser
Please support the Woodson Class of 2020 on Friday, May 4th
from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Potbelly across from Woodson. Show this flier (https://twitter.com/wtwoodson2020/status/989664276733399041) on
your smartphone in order for 25% of the proceeds are donated to the Class of
2020.
 Woodson 5K and Fun Run on Saturday, May 5th
The 9th Annual Woodson 5K presented
by Woodson SGA will take place on Saturday, May 5th at 8:30 a.m. (Fun run for Little Cavs is at 8:00 a.m.). The
proceeds from this year’s 5K benefit A Forever Home, a no-kill animal shelter
in Fairfax. Join the Woodson community by walking or running in this
chip-timed event.
Register and pay on-line at https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/woodson-5k
Online Yearbook Orders end Saturday, May 5th
Run,
don’t walk! Yearbook online ordering is almost over!
A
limited number of yearbooks are still available! But online ordering closes
Saturday, May 5th at the stroke of midnight!
Secure
you student’s yearbook now, and help them remember their mad dash through high
school. This year will be over before you know it!
Order
today or confirm that you’ve already ordered! Go
to yearbookordercenter.com code 5278.
PTSO Teacher Appreciation Luncheon - Help Needed
The Teacher Appreciation Luncheon will take place in less than 2
weeks on Tuesday, May 8th.
The PTSO needs two final volunteers to help at the
luncheon.
Many items can be purchased and donated, including coleslaw,
veggie trays and cheese and cracker platters. You also have a chance to
showcase your culinary skills by making a side dish or dessert.
Please
sign up at: Woodson Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. (If you have any
questions, contact Woodson parent, Stacey Brahmey at brahmeys@yahoo.com.)
The luncheon would not be a success without the help of many Woodson families!
Senior Prom News
The Senior Prom will take place on Saturday, May 12th from 8:00-11:30 p.m. at The Waterford at Fair Oaks. The theme for this year is Gatsby/Gold & Glitter.
Prom Tickets - Tickets for Prom are $75 per person and are available for purchase online through MySchoolBucks (www.myschoolbucks.com). All student financial obligations must be paid before Prom tickets will be distributed. Tickets will be available for pick-up in the Main Office 2 days after online purchase.
Bringing a Guest to Prom - If you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Woodson Prom, you must complete a guest application form. These forms are now available in the main office.
The completed application must be submitted to your administrator by Wednesday, May 9th.
Entry - Woodson students must bring a valid Student ID to enter the Prom event. Guests must bring a valid picture ID.
Prom Dresses/Suits - Mrs. Sussy Tomer, Woodson’s Parent Liaison, has collected formal dresses, a few suits/shirts/belts, accessories: like shalls, shoes, earrings and necklaces to give to students in need.
Please have your teen stop by room E108. Mrs. Tomer is in her office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Please contact Mrs. Tomer at setomer@fcps.edu or 703-503-4792 if you have any questions.
Woodson Student Services Awarded RAMP
The Woodson School Counseling program was among five Fairfax
County Public Schools (FCPS) school counseling programs to be awarded with the Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) recognized by the
American School Counselor Association (ASCA) in 2018. Our program successfully
demonstrated how our comprehensive school counseling programs benefit all
students.
The RAMP designation, awarded to schools that align with the criteria set in
the ASCA national model, recognizes schools that are committed to delivering a
comprehensive, data-driven school counseling program and an exemplary
educational environment. School counselors submit evidence of the impact their
program has on support of student achievement, connection to the mission and
goals of the school, use of data to drive decisions, and collaboration with
stakeholders (parents, students, and administrators) to receive input and
evaluate their school counseling program’s effectiveness. RAMP applications are
reviewed once a year by a panel of school counseling professionals and the designation
is held for five years.
 Guest speaker, Brie Mathers meets with students to engage in more in-depth discussion after her presentation, "Love the Skin You're In." This was one of the many activities planned for Stress Less, Laugh More week sponsored by Woodson's Student Services Department and Student Leadership.
 Woodson students visited Frost MS today for their annual activities fair. Frost 8th graders learned all about athletics and clubs to participate in during their high school years.
 Earth Day Project
On Earth Day, Sunday, April 22nd, over 50
students, faculty and members of the community got together to celebrate the
Earth by planting 18 native trees outside of Woodson's Door 16.
These trees were provided through a
grant provided by Earth Sangha, a local native plant nursery and the event was
organized by members of Woodson's Environmental club.
It was
a beautiful day, and volunteers worked enthusiastically and diligently to
celebrate the Earth by making it a more beautiful, greener place.
Senior Owen Collins and Edison Academy Instructor, Mr. Joseph Wolfe.
SkillsUSA
Congratulations to Woodson Senior, Owen Collins, on his
success in the SkillsUSA competition. Owen competed at the State level at the
Virginia SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held from April
20-22 in Virginia Beach.
Owen finished in Fifth Place in the state. The
SkillsUSA competition is the culmination of students’ education in a variety of
trades, and recognition at the State level is a significant achievement and an
indication that the student is prepared to enter the workforce.
Owen
represented Edison Academy’s Electrical Construction program where he has been
studying the past two years. Congratulations, Owen!
DECA International Career Development Conference
Four Marketing students traveled to Atlanta, Georgia this
past week to represent Woodson at the DECA International Career
Development Conference. For the 20,000+ DECA attendees, events were held in the
Georgia World Congress Center and the brand new Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Woodson students Divya, Grace, Ryan,
and Cooper were four of 245 students from Fairfax County who attended the
conference. These four Cavaliers competed against the top international
qualifiers in their categories from all over the world. Divya earned a
finalist spot in her event, Accounting Applications, placing in the top 20 out
of approximately 200 competitors!
DECA is an Association of Marketing Students that
prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality
and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Congratulations to Coaches Doug Craig (not pictured), Steven
Treger, Jared Van Acker, and Mike Dougherty with nominating student Sam who
were honored at the FCPS Special Education Conference last Saturday as First
Class Award recipients for their inclusive practices in sports.
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!!
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Depression among children
and adolescents is common but frequently unrecognized. Depression can be a
significant barrier to learning and well-being. However, it is treatable and
there are resources available to help children and families who are struggling.
Join Dr. Michael Axler, FCPS Senior Supervising Psychologist, to learn
important information about depression including signs and symptoms, causes,
risk factors, treatment options, and available resources.
Register now!
TUESDAY, May 8, 2018
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334
Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA (map)
Strategies and Supports for Children and Teens with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a child or teen has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts and behaviors that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over. The thoughts are called obsessions and the behaviors are called compulsions. Join Dr. Lisa Bateman, Neuroscience, Inc., for this important workshop. Highlights will include:
- Signs of OCD that can be identified by parents and teachers
- Causes and identification of OCD
- Treatment options for OCD
- Parents' role in addressing OCD
- Available resources
Register now!
Friday, May 11, 2018
10:00 a.m. - noon
Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services
2334 Gallows Road
Entrance 1 - Room 100
Dunn Loring, VA (map)
Free Parent Program – Tuesday, May 22nd from
6:30-8:00PM
Frost MS is offering a FREE parent workshop offered
by local Clinical Psychologist, and Certified Positive Discipline Parent
Educator – Rachel Bailey! Ms. Bailey will be sharing information on Helping
Students Who Are Perfectionists….OR Have NO Motivation At All.
Participants will learn:
- What perfectionists and students who don’t
seem to care at all have in common
- Simple, practical strategies that will
help children who are pushing themselves too hard…or not pushing hard
enough
- What to do when school stress is affecting your
relationship with your child
- Support for dealing with challenges during times
of transitions
For planning purposes, please use the following link to
indicate your plans to attend: https://goo.gl/forms/TCXHPl6sq2FslEiD3
For more information on Ms. Bailey, please visit: www.rachel-bailey.com.
Any questions, please contact Frost MS Student Services at
703-426-5026.
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.
Now that we are in the final quarter of the school year, it is
important to recognize that some students get fatigued with the routines of
school, classwork, and homework. If your child did poorly in
the first semester or third quarter and you are concerned whether or not he/she
can still pass a course for the year, communicate as soon as possible with your
child's teacher.
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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