 Woodson Weekly -
June 1st
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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*
Yearbooks were distributed today! There are still many books for students to pick up. Visit Room D-205 after school on Monday, June 4th and during all lunches on Tuesday, June 5th.
There are limited books available on a first-come, first-served basis for $90 cash or check (made out to W.T. Woodson High School).
PTSO Final Meeting of
2017-2018
Please attend the final PTSO meeting of the 2017-2018 school year on Tuesday, June 5th from 6:00-7:00PM in Room G120. A
quorum is needed to approve year-end items.
SOL Testing Make-ups and Retakes
Here is the schedule for SOL make-ups and retakes. If you have any questions or concerns regarding SOL testing, please contact Woodson testing coordinator, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
All tests begin at 8:10AM.
Monday, June 4th - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
Tuesday, June 5th - Reading
Wednesday, June 6th - Geosystems, Biology, Chemistry
Thursday, June 7th - World History 1, World History 2, USVA History
Last week of school schedule
Here is the schedule for the last week of school, Monday, June 11th through Friday, June 15th.
Lunch will be a grab-and-go on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. There is no lunch provided on Wednesday and Friday.
Monday, June 11th - Periods 4 & 6 Final Exams; 12:00PM dismissal
Tuesday, June 12th - Period 1 Final Exam; 12:00PM dismissal
Wednesday, June 13th - Period 8 Final Exam; 10:00AM dismissal
Thursday, June 14th - Periods 5 & 7 Final Exams; 12:00PM dismissal
Friday, June 15th - 10:00AM dismissal, last day of school
 Woodson Class of 2018 athletes at the College Commitment Ceremony on Thursday morning, May 31st.
Social Media Night
On Thursday, June 7th from 7:00-8:00PM in the Library, Woodson counselors will present
the current reality of social media. They will introduce and explain various social media apps and sites that students are using. This interactive
presentation is for parents only.
For more information, please contact Woodson counselor, Alaina Proffitt at aproffitt1@fcps.edu.
Netflix series 13 Reasons Why Released
Last week, the second season of
the Netflix series 13 Reasons Why was released. The series content
includes topics typically intended for a mature audience, and is often very
graphically presented. Fairfax County Public Schools has multiple
resources to help parents, guardians, caregivers, and caring adults prepare to
support their children, should they watch or hear about the series. The Healthy Minds Blog has information about the series, tips for talking to your
child,and multiple links to resources.
If you or your child has questions or
concerns, please call on the school counselor, school psychologist, or school
social worker for assistance.
These confidential resources are also
available to you and your child:
Crisis Text Line: Text NEEDHELP to 85511
Crisis
Link Regional Hotline at 703-527-4077
 Ms. Montgomery's students perform at one of our Spring Music Shows on Wednesday, May 30th.
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.
Woodson's Women’s Junior Eight and Women’s Lightweight Eight
qualified for an invitation to the SRAA Nationals based upon their performance at the Virginia
Scholastic championship. The
Women’s Lightweight 8 (W-LT-8) placed a very respectable 4th in the Nation. The
Women’s Junior 8 (W-JR-8) placed 5th in their heat and even though they did not advance to the semi-finals, they remain the fastest
boat from Virginia!
 2018 Graduation Live Stream Link
This link can be shared with family and friends who cannot attend our 2018 Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, June 13th at 2:00pm.
https://livestream.com/accounts/7787388/events/8216315
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.
Lost and Found
Your 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 or 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
Thursday, September 6th - Back To School Night at 5:30pm
Saturday, May 11th - Senior Prom
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 of 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.
 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.
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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