 Woodson Weekly -
May 25th
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Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
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Congratulations to the girls 4x800 relay team on qualifying for states!
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Calendar Reminder!
There is no school on Monday, May 28th in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
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2018-2019 Course Request Verifications
Check your US mail this weekend!
Course request verifications were mailed for the 2018-2019 school year. The last day to make changes is Thursday, May 31st!
You can also view course requests in SIS ParentVue. Contact your counselor for changes.
Same-Day Early Release Requests
We have started SOL testing today and will continue testing
until the end of the school year. To ensure that all students do their best we
have adjusted our testing blocks to accommodate the needs of all of our
students.
Please note that we will no longer be able to take same-day early release check-outs
by voicemail on our phone system for the remainder of the school year.
All same-day early release check-outs must
be accompanied with a note turned in at the beginning of the school day. In
addition, if you know that your child will be out for an entire day, you can
send in a note before their absence to ensure that it is recorded before the
actual absence.
Thank you for working with us during this busy time of year!
Morning Attendance Calls During Online SOL Testing
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.
Lost and Found
You stuff is missing you!!! The Lost and Found is overflowing with water bottles, books, jackets, hoodies, and various other clothing.
Please ask in the Main Office to visit the Lost and Found before Friday, June 1st to claim any missing items.
Medication Pick-up
The
school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication
stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on
June 14, 2018. Medication left in the health room after that time will be
discarded.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent
or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school
student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide Naima Fanou at
703-503-4610 of the Public Health Nurse Kate Boyd at 703-503-4691.
Planning Ahead for 2018-2019
Here are some important dates for school year 2018-2019.
Thursday, August 23rd - Cav Kickoff
Tuesday, August 28th - First day of school
Tuesday, June 4th - Graduation at 2pm at EagleBank Arena, GMU
Thursday, June 13th - Last day of school
For the FCPS standard calendar for school year 2018-2019, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/2018-2019-fcps-standard-school-year-calendar
PE Uniforms On Sale
The WTW Physical Education
Department is currently selling uniforms for next school year. In
addition to the base options which have been for sale for the last 10+
years, we have added some upgraded options.
Upgrades
include - Badger and Under Armour shirts and shorts.
New options are also available
for Personal Fitness and Advanced PE classes only.
Orders for these upgraded items will only be available for ordering during 2, limited time windows. The first window of opportunity for ordering the upgraded items is today through Saturday, June 30th. The next window will be from Monday, August 20th through Friday, September 7th.
Upgraded items can only be purchased online through CCI
screen printing. To view the options, please
visit https://wtwpespringsummer18.itemorder.com.
All orders placed over the
summer will be delivered to W.T. Woodson and can be
picked up during CAV kick off and the first week of school.
Base PE uniform options will still be
available for sale at school in limited quantities.
If you have any questions
please email Woodson Health and PE teacher, Matthew Redmond at mdredmond@fcps.edu.
Where Are You Going to School Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson or a
Fairfax County high school this fall, please let Woodson
Student Services know now.
Please click here
and fill out this form. Student Services will make sure all transcripts
are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If
you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Christine Lieb-Mosley at
703-503-4622 or cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
Career Center Volunteers Needed
Many or our Woodson Career Center
(CC) parent volunteers are graduating this year. CC volunteers have a
unique opportunity to learn about the post-secondary research and the application
process during their volunteer shifts.
Parents of rising 9th
and 10th grade students especially benefit because they will feel
more comfortable when it is time for their students to embark on post-secondary
research. To provide consistency, volunteers are asked to commit to a shift
for an entire academic year. Interested parents can sign up at https://tinyurl.com/CC-Volunteer-18-19.
Register by or before Monday, June 4th for best consideration.
 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.
Yearbook distribution is
Friday, June 1st!
After Tuesday, May 29th, there will be no yearbook sales
until distribution day and the price will be $90.00, so act now!
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!
To order a yearbook go to My School Bucks (https://www.myschoolbucks.com/) or send in a check for $80 made out to W.T. Woodson High School (with your child's name and "yearbook" on the memo line). Cash and money orders will also be accepted.
Cash, checks and money orders should
go to Mrs. Koby in D 211. Email: ewkoby@fcps.edu
with any questions.
 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.
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.
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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