 Woodson Weekly -
September 28th
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Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
Senior Panoramic Photo
Important Upcoming Dates
Friday, October 5th - Homecoming Parade at 4:30 p.m.; Homecoming Game against South County HS at 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 6th - Homecoming Dance at 8:00 p.m. (see details below)
Monday, October 8th - Columbus Day, Student Holiday
Tuesday, October 9th - Parent Participation Meeting at 6:00 p.m. and PTSO Meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Library (see details below)
Wednesday, October 10th - PSAT Day, dismissal at 12:55p.m. (see details below)
For all upcoming Woodson events visit https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/calendars.
Powder Puff Flag Football Game
The annual Powderpuff Flag Football Game is tonight, Friday, September 28th! General admission is $5; Free with a WTW student ID.
The Freshman vs. Sophomore game is at 6:00 p.m. and the Junior vs. Senior game is at 7:15 p.m.
Student spectators are encouraged to support their class by wearing the class colors: Freshman - Orange; Sophomores - Purple; Juniors - Pink; Seniors - Black.
There will be a Homecoming bonfire immediately following the last game.
Registration is
now open for the 5th annual FCPS Mental
Health and Wellness Conference.
For the first time, the
conference will also include an Our Minds Matter Teen
Summit for middle and high school students, sponsored by the Josh Anderson
Foundation.
The free event will be held on Saturday, September 29th, at Fairfax
HS, from 8 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Dr. Brabrand will open the conference,
and Dr. Amy Przeworski, associate professor in the Department of
Psychological Sciences at Case Western Reserve University, will present the
keynote message: Using Stress to Your Advantage in Achieving Academic Success
and Emotional Well Being.
Attendees will be able to choose from 35 breakout sessions.
Additionally, there will be over 50 resource tables representing public and
private agencies who provide wellness-related services within our schools and
community. Visit the Mental
Health and Wellness Conference page for more information.
Parent Participation: Caring
Culture
Hello
Woodson Parents! Please come to a Parent Participation meeting on
Tuesday, October 9th at 6:00 p.m. in the library. This year we want to engage families to help
us foster a responsive, caring, and inclusive culture at Woodson where all feel
valued, supported, and hopeful. To get started, we invite parents
to an interactive meeting facilitated by our FCPS Educational Specialist on
Equity and Cultural Responsiveness at 6:00 p.m. in the Library on October 9th. We hope you will then stay for the PTSO meeting at 7:00 p.m. and see the
different ways to get involved in the culture of Woodson High School. Hope to
see you there!
WTW Administration and PTSO
 Students in Geometry Honors using Book Creator in Project Based Learning.
Math & Writing Centers Open
The Math and Writing Centers are open for business starting on Monday, October 1st. These centers provide free peer tutoring.
The Math Center is in Room B208 and is open during all lunches, 5th and 6th period returns, and afterschool (3:00 – 3:45) on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. We recommend that students bring their notes and the assignment they are working on to the Math Center.
The Math Center has a new Google Site to help students learn more about this important resource. https://sites.google.com/fcpsschools.net/woodson-math-center/home
The Writing Center is in Room E212 and is open during all lunches, after school on Wednesdays, and during 5th and 6th period returns.
The Writing Center's theme this year is Wizard of Oz where the WC is the Emerald City. Students are encouraged to bring assignments for tutoring. Make sure they bring the writing prompts, rubrics, and requirements for each assignment.
If you have questions regarding these resources, please contact Valerie Silver for the Math Center at vmsilver@fcps.edu and Karla Eaton for the Writing Center at kmeaton@fcps.edu.
 Homecoming Spirit Week
The theme for Homecoming is Espionage/Spies. Here are the specific themes for Spirit Week next week:
Monday, October 1st - Undercover Day (wear your favorite PJs)
Tuesday, October 2nd - Spy's Off Day (Hawaiian, tourist outfits)
Wednesday, October 3rd - Spies in Disguise (Seniors wear Togas, Juniors wear Camoflage, Sophomores wear Black, Freshmen wear Red, Teachers wear Turtlenecks)
Thursday, October 4th - 007 Jersey and Hat Day (wear festive hat and/or jersey)
Friday, October 5th - Operation Patriot (Dress in your best red, white and blue)
Homecoming Information
The 2018 Homecoming football game is on Friday, October 5th at 7:00 p.m. against South County HS. The Homecoming Parade will start at 4:30 p.m. and will be followed by a pre-game Pigout on the outdoor basketball courts starting at 5:00 p.m. The Pigout is a fun tradition for students to enjoy music and games, and to purchase food from vendors and food trucks.
The Homecoming Dance is on Saturday, October 6th from 8:00-11:30 p.m. in the Main Gym.
Tickets for the Homecoming Dance will be sold during all lunches from September 24th through October 4th. Tickets are $20 through October 4th. On October 5th, tickets will cost $25. All student financial obligations must be clear before purchasing tickets for the dance. Students can check with the Finance Office if they have any outstanding obligations.
There will be no tickets sold at the door.
Students bringing a guest from another school must complete a guest application form which is available in the Main Office.
Homecoming Dresses
Does your teen need a Homecoming dress? Woodson's parent liaison, Sussy Tomer, has 2 racks full of dresses and a couple of suits available for students.
Ms. Tomer is in Room A139 and she can be reached at setomer@fcps.edu or 703-503-4792.
 A 10th grade student creates a "life size" study guide in AP World History.
PSAT Test Day
In Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) and
across the United States, students in grades nine, ten, and eleven will take a
Preliminary SAT (PSAT) on October 10,
2018. Ninth grade students will take
the PSAT 8/9, which is specifically designed for eighth and ninth graders.
Tenth and eleventh grade students will take the PSAT/National Merit Scholarship
Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT).
There
will be a 2-hour early release on October 10, 2018.
High school academy courses will not be held on October 10th.
Students
with disabilities documented in a 504 plan or an Individualized Education
Program (IEP) must have accommodations for the PSAT/NMSQT approved by the
College Board. Students with an approved
accommodation for extended testing time must arrange for transportation home
from school since they will not finish testing before the buses depart.
Students may prepare for the PSAT by getting
a good night’s sleep prior to the test and eating breakfast the morning of the
test. Students should bring a calculator and two No. 2 pencils
to the test. It is also recommended that
students bring snacks and drinks,
which they may access during the two 5-minute breaks during the test. Electronic devices (cell phones, Fit Bits, etc.)
must be turned off and put away for the entire testing period.
Contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu
with questions.
Senior Baby Ads in the Yearbook: Two weeks left to order!
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The clock is ticking! Only (about) two weeks left to honor your graduating senior with a baby ad in the yearbook. The deadline is Sunday, October 14th at midnight! Order now!
Click on this link: www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
There is a video you can watch and plenty of support available to help you create a unique tribute to your one-of-a-kind kid.
Questions? Email Elizabeth Koby, yearbook adviser, ewkoby@fcps.edu.
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School picture make-up days
Seniors: there is no charge to sit for your portrait and get your picture in the yearbook!
Make-up pictures will be taken October 23-26. Call LifeTouch at 800-445-1189. Be sure to make an appointment to get your picture taken.
Underclassmen: make-up pictures will be taken Wednesday, October 17.
WTW Yearbook
Did you know that last year’s yearbook sold out? Did you
know that the 2019 yearbook will never be cheaper than it is today?
Order your yearbook now! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter the school code
5278. Or simply follow this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
Scholarship Information
Are you qualified to get awarded a $15,000 scholarship? How
about a full-ride to UVA? Check the Career Center Newsletter for these
and other new scholarships every week.
At the end of the newsletter you will find a link to a compilation of posted scholarships. The compilation shows everything and
ensures you can quickly see if you are qualified. The body of the
newsletter provides more detail about new scholarships.
Video: Vaping Juices Often Contain Poison and
Illegal Drugs
As we continue our video
series about vaping and juuling, we explore a common belief that vaping
devices are safer than cigarettes, but the truth is that there are chemicals
within the vaping juices that are known carcinogens. Watch the video.
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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