 Woodson Weekly -
May 11th
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Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
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 Congratulations to our girls crew team! They won the 2018 Women's Junior Eight Champions in the Virginia Scholastic Rowing Championship!
A Message from WTW Administration
Hello Woodson
Families!
This weekend is our Prom and marks one month until the class of 2018 graduates.
Where has the year gone?
As I reflect on the last couple years at
WTW, I see many exciting successes in the classroom, on the field and on
the stage. I want to thank the families and friends who have come out to
see the play this Spring as well as to various sporting events. I
continue to be proud of the positive sportsmanship on the field and I encourage
all spectators to always allow the students to play, refs to referee, and
coaches to coach in an encouraging and positive environment.
In other
news, please check out the WTOP story from the US News and World Report
article of VA schools: https://wtop.com/education/2018/05/va-school-makes-top-10-best-high-schools-list-md-ranks-no-3-for-college-readiness/.
While we have much to
celebrate, we continue to have challenges to overcome. One challenge is
workload and teacher leaders are currently evaluating ways to ease work load
concerns. Families may want to look at the Schedule Simulator found in the Student Services section of Woodson's web page to gauge how many hours next year’s course load could take
outside of school while balancing that time with extra curricular and co-
curricular activities. The hours in the Schedule Simulator were
determined by averages among student reports last year. Remember, the last
day to change a course for next year is Thursday, May 31st.
As our mission statement articulates, we as the staff of Woodson
High School, feel it is our purpose to foster a culture of success by
developing the academic, social, and emotional potential of all students.
We work daily in pursuit of our vision to ensure each student at Woodson feels
included, seen, valued, and appreciated as an important member of our school
community.
We know that this work cannot occur in isolation and must be
done side by side with you through ongoing two-way communication. We
welcome the opportunity to meet with you face-to-face or speak by phone.
Please contact your student’s administrator or counselor at 703-503-4600, or if
it is more convenient, please offer your feedback here: https://goo.gl/forms/ub70Dc0Wrsnfb7p92
Thank you,
Dr. Floyd and the WTW
Administrative Team
Partners for Safe Teen Driving - Last Chance!
Attention all 10th Grade Families:
The last Partners for Safe Teen Driving program offered here
at Woodson this school year is coming up on Wednesday May 16th at
7:00pm in the auditorium.
If a teen and their parent have yet to attend
one of these mandatory programs, they should make every effort to attend this
one. Students who are enrolled in classroom driver education this school
year are required to attend with a parent/guardian.
Parents of ninth
graders will attend next school year when their student is in 10th
grade.
Please arrive on time. If a family cannot make it, they
could go to a program at Thomas Jefferson HS on Friday, May 18th at 6:30pm in their
auditorium, Mt. Vernon HS on Wednesday, June 6th at 6:30pm in their Little Theatre, or at
Herndon HS on Wednesday, June 13th at 7:00pm in their cafeteria.
Questions? Please
contact John Duffy at jdduffy@fcps.edu.
Attendance Calls During AP, IB and Online SOL Testing
During AP, IB and SOL testing at high schools from Wednesday, May 2nd through Friday, June 8th the morning attendance telephone calls, texts and e-mails to home for
reporting a student’s absence will not occur.
This temporary suspension
reflects the fact that students are often in designated testing sites within
the school during the normal attendance-taking time. The evening attendance
telephone calls and e-mails will still remain in place.
 Students planted native plants as well as fruits and vegetables to revitalize existing gardens by Door 10 on Saturday, May 5th.
Yearbook distribution is
Friday, June 1st!
Yearbooks will be distributed
in school on Friday, June 1st. Students should plan to stop by the
publications lab (Room D205) to pick up their books!
Signs and announcements
will be all over the school. Your students will not forget!
Online ordering is now
closed, but you will be able to reserve your student’s yearbook beginning
Monday, May 14th using My School Bucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/)
You can also send a check
made out to W.T. Woodson High school (with student’s name and “yearbook” on the
memo line). We will also accept money orders and cash. Cost: $80.
The price
will be $90 at distribution, so act now! Cash, checks and money orders should
go to Mrs. Koby in D 211. Email: ewkoby@fcps.edu
with any questions.
 Congratulations to Woodson's retirees for 2017-2018! Michael Ehrlich, chorus director, Sharon O'Brien, deaf and hard of hearing teacher, and Adam Entenberg, assistant principal were honored Tuesday evening at the FCPS Honors You ceremony.
 2018 Senior Class Information Page
There is a new page dedicated to news and information for the 2018 Senior Class.
To find out all about the end-of-year events for seniors, please visit https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/academics/senior-class-information.
 Rising 9th Grade Summer Transition Program
The Woodson Summer Transition Program is designed to help welcome and transition rising 9th graders and their families to W.T. Woodson High School.
In this program, students will learn to navigate the building, participate in Q&A sessions with current students and teachers, experience peer-building activities and simulated classroom lessons. Through all of these activities, students will become adjusted to the culture of W.T. Woodson High School.
When & Where is the Summer Transition Program?
The Woodson Summer Transition Program will be daily Tuesday, August 7th through Thursday, August 9th from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm at W.T. Woodson High School.
There will be a student and family cookout at the conclusion of the program on Thursday, August 9th from 12:00-1:30pm.
For more information and to register, please go to the Class of 2022 information page at https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/academics/class-2022.
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.
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
App for Parents - The Bark
The Bark is a parental control phone tracker to help keep kids safer online. Bark monitors social media, text and email on Android and iPhone devices.
This app comes highly recommended by parents to
not watch every move their child makes on social media but to be notified if
they are looking up dangerous activities. Check it out! www.bark.us
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Many students
struggle with emotional and behavioral issues that can affect their learning
and overall wellness. Adults play a critical role in fostering assets that lead
to positive mental health in children. See what you can
do to help promote resiliency in youth.
See more mental
health and wellness tips for students.
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.
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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