 Woodson Weekly -
June 15th
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Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
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 Class of 2018 Graduation
 Members of the Class of 2018 visited their elementary schools during Senior Walks on Monday, June 11th.
Summer Office Hours
The Woodson Main Office will be open from 10:00a.m.-2:00p.m. in the summer.
Registrations are by appointment only. Please contact Woodson registrar, Christine Lieb-Mosley at cliebmosley@fcps.edu to schedule an appointment.
Summer Assignments 2018
The following Courses have
summer assignments that are due in August 2018: AP Literature, AP Spanish, AP Computer Science, AP World
History, AP US History, AP Studio Art, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP
Chemistry, and AP Physics.
Summer assignments have been posted on the Woodson website and can be found at this link: https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/node/3068. Students need to use their Google usernames and passwords to access the documents.
G Suite for Education Summer Access
G
Suite for Education is available to your student over the summer, as it has
been in the past. All files created by, or shared with, your student will
continue to be available to them.
We encourage you to explore G Suite for
Education with your children by logging in together. We suggest having your
student log in to his or her FCPS G Suite for Education account at home to show
you what they are currently working on.
Your student will use his or her network login credentials to access G Suite
for Education. Students in grades 4-12 have the ability to reset their password
using the Account Recovery service; however recovery options must be set up
in advance. Your student can visit the same link to set up those options.
Summer is also the perfect time to revisit the rules in your household for
technology and media use. The FCPS Digital Citizenship website has Device Contracts and Family Media
Agreements (K-5, 6-8 and 9-12) that can help you guide family conversations. Translations
of these documents are available on the FCPS 24-7 ParentVUE Digital Citizenship
curriculum tab. There is also a free online Digital Citizenship course available for parents
and their children to work through together.
More information on G Suite
for Education can be found on the FCPS Website.
Woodson Summer Reading
Be a part of the fun and join
Woodson Summer Reading for Fun and Prizes!
Simply go to classroom.google.com and join with the code xh39ydp
and start reading what YOU want to read
to qualify for prizes in September.
Complete the bingo card and fill out the
Google Form to enter the contest. You can check out books from Woodson Library
for the summer or stop by your local public library.
All information is
in the Google Classroom. Have a “readful” summer and see you in
August! Contact Ms. Linski at mllinski@fcps.edu
with 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.
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
Sports Highlight from the PTSO:
WTW
Girls Varsity Soccer
The
Lady Cavaliers advanced to the state semifinal with a 3 - 2 win over Chantilly
in front of a raucous home crowd. Chloe Dawson had 2 goals in the
first half - a blooping ball from 40 yards out and a free kick blast from the
left side. The Chargers fought back with a quick goal at the start of the
2nd half, but Sydney Kulenguski responded with a left footed
blast 10 minutes later. The Chargers responded again 10 minutes later,
but the Cavalier defense stood strong the rest of the way for the victory.
In the semi-final match against the Madison Warhawks, the Cavaliers battled to
a 1 – 1 tie after regulation, with Allison Kumar scoring the lone
goal. Both teams played hard and had chances in the overtimes, but the
score remained tied and the game went to penalty kicks with Madison coming out
on top. The Lady Cavaliers finished the year 15 – 2 – 3.
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.
Summer Resources
Dear Woodson Families,
During the school year, we are so fortunate that our students have daily access to mental health support and services. Our school counselors, school psychologists, and school social worker are busy each and every day helping students navigate the social/emotional demands of adolescent life.
While summer is a welcome break for most teens, we know that day-to-day stressors can continue and significant events can happen that make it difficult for our students to cope. We want to make sure that you are aware of the mental health resources that are available to students and families over the summer. The FCPS website has a wealth of information about mental health and resiliency https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/mental-health-and-resiliency to include information about emergency resourceshttps://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/mental-health-resources-and-emergency-services-information
Suicide is currently the second leading cause of death for teens, and the statistics are increasing. Fortunately, this generation of young people is much more informed and open to talking about mental health. Efforts are also continuously being made to reduce the stigma associated with mental illness, so that students feel comfortable seeking help for friends or themselves.
Please find opportunities to talk with your children about their mood and worries, and discuss healthy coping strategies. Ask them who their trusted adults are, let them know that you are not afraid to talk about difficult topics. Encourage them to reach out for help when needed.
Substance Concerns
FCPS Vaping and Substance Abuse Information
Vaping specific information https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-programs/information
Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug Programs
https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-programs
Technology Tips from FCPS
Summer vacation means more free time for students. FCPS wants to
help you support your child this summer when they engage in the online world.
If their device is internet-enabled, please consider the following tips
and resources:
Educate yourself and your children.
Digital citizenship is learning process
and your child will need sustained support from parents and teachers. Visitbit.ly/fairfaxdigcit
for afun and interactive parent-child course that can help your family start
conversations about navigating the online world.
Establish rules and expectations.
Have you thought about the rules you want
to establish with your child for setting up accounts and the privacy settings
you expect your child to use? What are your expectations and how will you
monitor and mediate your child’s online activities? Not sure where to start?
Try these tip sheets,mediaagreements,
and device contracts(translations are located on the FCPS 24-7 ParentView tab).
Enjoy Screens. Not too much. Mostly Together.
Parents should help kids balance screentime. But parents also play
a role in sharing the joy of screens with their kids. Parents can model the use
of technology for creation, discovery and connection. Parents can help kids
understand and interpret the media the use, when we experience it with them.
Help your child monitor and manage their screen time.
It’s easy to spend hours on a device,especially when it's new.
Use these guidelines
andstrategies
to help your children learn how to monitor and manage their screen time so they
will have the ability to find balance when you’re not around. In the end,
remember you are the parent and you make the rules.
Discuss privacy settings and accounts.
Teach your child to protect their personalinformation and model
the use of privacy settings. Discuss why these settings are important and
teach them how to make privacy setting choices for every app and service they
use. This resource
canhelp you get started.
Give your child action steps.
Discuss potential situations that mayarise before they happen and
give your child action steps. Do they know what to they can do if cyber
bullied, harassed, or if someone sends them something they don’t want to see?
Every difficult situation is an opportunity to help prepare them for life
beyond your home. These short parent advice
videos, whichcan be filtered by topic and age, can help you identify
action steps you can share with your child.
Teach your child to assess risks and make good choices.
Online communication is
public andpermanent. Talk with your children regularly and remind them that
what they do online can impact future opportunities. Their online reputation
can also affect their relationships in the face to face world.
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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