 Woodson Weekly
November 9th
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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!
 W.T. Woodson celebrates Veterans Day with a Library display of staff members who serve or served in the United States military.
Upcoming Important Dates
Wednesday-Friday, November 21st-23rd - Thanksgiving Holidays
Friday, December 14th - 3-Hour Early Release, dismissal at 11:50 a.m.
Monday, December 24th - Friday, January 4th - Winter Break
Monday, January 7th - School resumes, Even Day
Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
If you know your child will be missing full days of school the week of November 19th, please call the attendance line to let us know now.
The attendance line is 703-503-4800.
Nominations for Employee Awards Open!
Nominations are now open for the Outstanding Employee Awards! To submit a nomination for a W.T. Woodson Outstanding Employee in one of the categories below, please complete the nomination through a Google Form.
You may nominate an employee in one or more categories. All that is required for a preliminary nomination is a paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category. The Google Form link has more information regarding the criteria for each of these awards and the eligibility requirements are below.
Outstanding Teacher
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher; librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding New Teacher
Eligibility: Within their first three years of being a teacher; librarians are included in this category.
Outstanding Leader
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position. Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assistant and Associate Principals, DSA, DSS, Assessment Coach, Career Center Specialist, Instructional Coach, SOSA, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor.
Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position. Common positions in this category: administrative and office assistants, custodial staff, food service staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, all parent liaisons
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, November 20th.
If you have any questions, please contact Marc Brooks Dean of Students at drbrooks@fcps.edu.
 This week, students in Mr. Wright's AP World History class put the Mongol Empire on trial for being uncivilized.
Final Weekend: Salvation Road
This is the final weekend for Woodson Drama Department's Fall production of Salvation Road by D.W. Gregory.
You won't want to miss this thoughtful, challenging, and funny play! Click here to watch the YouTube trailer for the show.
Final Performance dates are:
Friday November 9 at 7:30 p.m.;
Saturday November 10 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
For more information and to purchase tickets, please go to the Woodson Drama Boosters webpage.
Upcoming PTSO Meeting
The next PTSO meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13th at 7:00 p.m. in the library.
Our PTSO supports our teachers and students. Their contributions in hours of volunteering, donations of cookies and financial assistance in classrooms are critical to our success with your sons and daughters. Please consider becoming a member. There is a new, easy online method to do this: https://squareup.com/store/wtwptso. All the money the PTSO brings in goes right back to our classrooms.
Report Card Distribution
Report cards will be distributed through 7th period classes on Friday, November 16th. Students who do not have a 7th period class may pick up their report cards in Student Services starting on Friday, November 16th.
 Students in Ms. Gowallis' Chemistry lab using the flame test to identify metals.
DECA Places at State Leadership Conference
On Monday, November 5th, Woodson students participated in the DECA District Leadership Conference 2018.
First Place Overall - State Leadership Conference Qualifiers
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Ryan O’Hara - Business Services Marketing
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Grace Keyser - Restaurant and Food Management
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Divya Kumaran - Business Finance
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Katie Palmer - Apparel and Accessories Marketing
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Zane Ritzert - Automotive Marketing
Third Place Overall
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Alex Walch - Marketing Communications
Special Recognition
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Adrian Arnez - Sports and Entertainment Marketing - 3rd Place: Role Play
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Cooper Terry - Food Marketing - 1st Place: Test
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Jake Mayer - Principles of Marketing - 3rd Place: Test
- Jessica Kim - Principles of Hospitality and Tourism - 2nd Place: Test
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Energy Star School
Congratulations to Woodson High School who has earned the Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star for 2018!
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 Congratulations to Senior Offensive Lineman, Cole. He won the 2018 Wendy's Heisman Award for academics, participation, and community service.
Jack's Brain, Jill's Brain: Gender Differences and Why They Matter
Did you ever know deep down that your girls and your boys learned differently? This workshop will highlight the rapidly emerging research on how the brains of females and males are developmentally, structurally and functionally different. Learn how the practical application of this research can provide behavioral and emotional interventions to both boys and girls. Gain knowledge about the many brain-based resources available for parents in the community and online.
Friday, November 16, 2018, 10 a.m.-noon
This workshop will be held at the Dunn Loring Center for Parent Services, Entrance 1, Room 100
2334 Gallows Road, Dunn Loring, VA 22027
Register for Jack's Brain, Jill's Brain: Gender Differences and Why They Matter
Language interpreters and accommodations are available for all Parent Resource Center workshops upon request by contacting us at 703-204-3941 or prc@fcps.edu.
 We celebrated the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps today. Thank you, Veterans!
WTW Yearbook
Last year's Yearbook sold out! Order yours now!
Go to yearbookordercenter.com and enter the school code
5278. Or simply follow this link: https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
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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