 Woodson Weekly
December 21st
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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!
 Students show their spirit during Meme Day on Thursday.
Dear Woodson Families,
Winter break has arrived. Just as a reminder, students will be out of school from December 24, 2018 through January 4, 2019. Students return on Monday, January 7, 2019.
During the break, our main office will be closed while our staff enjoys time off with family.
Students are encouraged to relax and enjoy the winter break, perhaps even read a book, as they will not be assigned any major school work during this time. I hope this time away from school is an opportunity for your family to reconnect and spend quality time together. Faculty and staff will also be on winter break and have been encouraged to enjoy this time with their families.
As such, faculty are not expected/required to check email or respond to communication during this time. If there is an emergency, please email your student’s administrator as they will be checking email at times over break.
2018 has been a great year to be a Cavalier. Have a wonderful, joyful, and relaxing break. See you in 2019!
Warmly,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, December 24th - Friday, January 4th - Winter Break
Monday, January 7th - School resumes, Even Day
Winter Office Hours
The Woodson Administrative offices will be closed from Monday, December 24th through Friday, January 4th.
Offices will re-open on Monday, January 7th at 7:00 a.m.
SIS Parent Progress Reports
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Sunday, December 23rd through Sunday, January 6th during the Winter break.
 Students in Mr. Wright's class participated in a gallery walk of their research into land empires of the age of exploration. They had to take various aspects of their civilization and analyze it into a part of the body to make a citizen that represents their empire.
Curriculum Night
Curriculum Night and Rising Freshman Parent Night: Wednesday, January 9th from 5:00-8:00PM (snow day January 15th)
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5:00-6:00pm: Breakout Session for Special Education parents in E146 (Chorus Room)
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5:00-6:00pm: Breakout Session for parents of students with 504 Plans in E156 (Orchestra Room)
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6:00-6:30pm: AP Class Information Session 1 for current ninth and tenth grade parents (E125). AP Info Sessions will include information on AP courses at Woodson and how you can help your student make the best decisions for their junior and senior years. Please choose and attend one AP Info Session.
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7:00-7:30pm: AP Class Information Session 2 for current ninth and tenth grade parents (E125). AP Info Sessions will include information on AP courses at Woodson and how you can help your student make the best decisions for their junior and senior years. Please choose and attend one AP Info Session.
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6:00-8:00pm: Electives and Curriculum Fair in BOTH Cafeterias. Stop by the department tables to talk with teachers and learn about the different classes students can take at Woodson High School and at the Academies (most academy class are for rising 10-12th graders).
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6:30-7:30pm: Teachers present on ninth grade classes; overview of graduation requirements in the Auditorium (for current 8th grade parents/guardians).
Student Services News
Starting on Thursday, January 10th, Woodson HS staff will begin working with students on the course selection process for the 2019-2020 school year.
Each teacher will meet with students individually across January 10th (odd day) and January 11th (even day) during their normal scheduled class time to provide students with guidance on course options available next year and to provide students with their feedback of the course(s) that would be the best fit. Teacher feedback for students will be based on demonstrated work ethic in the class, assessment grades, and applicable standardized testing. This is an important step as we strive to help students and parents navigate the course selection process.
After these advising sessions, students will meet individually with school counselors, according to the timeline below, to select their courses for the coming year. It is very important for students to choose courses carefully for changes after the new school year begins may not be possible because of class size.
Following the individual counselor and student advising meetings, counselors will print a copy of the students’ selected courses for them to take home. Students’ course selections are also viewable in SIS. We strongly recommend students to consider the teachers’ recommendations when selecting courses for the upcoming school year. If your student selects a class that was not recommended by the teacher, you will be notified and are encouraged to discuss your student’s selection with him/her.
Woodson High School Academic Advising Schedule
Teacher Feedback Days: January 10th and January 11th · Teachers will provide students with their suggestions and feedback for courses.
Academic Advising Schedule
Current 9th Graders (Rising 10th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: January 14th during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: January 17th – January 30th (through Health and PE 9 classes)
Current 11th Graders (Rising 12th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: January 28th during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: January 31st - February 15th (through US VA History classes)
Current 10th Graders (Rising 11th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: February 14th during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: February 19th – March 6th (through Health and PE 10 class)
Questions? Please contact your child's school counselor.
 Leadership students collect a UHaul truck full of food for the annual Stuff the Truck event benefiting the Annandale Food Site.
Senior Class Information Page
Want more information about upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2019? Visit the Senior Class Information page on the Woodson website.
 ANGST: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety
On Thursday, January 24th at 7:00 p.m. (snow date: Tuesday, January 29th) in the Woodson Auditorium, join us for a free screening of ANGST, a film about anxiety, truth & hope. https://angstmovie.com/
This documentary, produced by IndieFlix, is for all parents and guardians of students in grades K-12 and students over the age of 13.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenge in the U.S., impacting 54 percent of females and 46 percent of males, with age seven being the median age of onset, according to the World Health Organization. While anxiety disorders are highly treatable, only one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Everyone involved in the development of “Angst” has a personal experience with anxiety – from the producers to the interviewees.
Representatives will be available after the screening to provide resources to support families.
For more information about this event, please contact Woodson Director of Student Services, Beth Lash at bllash@fcps.edu.
 Ms. Quintana's class using critical thinking during a Holiday "Who Done It" activity.
Student School Climate Survey
This winter our school, in cooperation with the Virginia Department of Education and the University of Virginia, is participating in a statewide student school climate survey. The purpose of this survey is to help schools assess their progress in establishing a positive school climate that promotes student learning.
The survey will be completed online using computers at school. The survey does not ask for your child’s name and all answers are anonymous (no one will know how your child answered the survey). Parents will not have access to their child’s survey answers. There is a copy of the survey available at school for your review and is available online at http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/school-climate/index.shtml.
The survey will ask questions such as how students feel about their school, how students get along with one another and their teachers, how students feel about school rules, their perceptions of their teachers’ willingness to help them, and how they feel about attending school. They will also be asked what kinds of bullying they may have observed at school and whether they have been bullied themselves.
The survey is voluntary and your child can decide not to participate. If you do not wish for your child to participate, please contact Ellen Hagan-Bowerman at emhaganbower@fcps.edu or 703-503-4686 by Wednesday, January 9th.
Your child will not receive any immediate benefit from participating in the survey, but the survey will help us to maintain a safe, inviting, and supportive learning environment for your child.
If you have questions regarding this survey, please contact Ellen Hagan-Bowerman at emhaganbower@fcps.edu. Thank you for your cooperation in this important study of school climate.
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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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