Woodson Weekly
February 15th
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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 had fun in Ms. Springer's English class creating Shakespearean valentines using iambic pentameter.
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, February 18th - School Holiday; President's Day
Monday, March 11th - 3-hour early release; dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
International Night
Woodson's For the Culture Club will be hosting the second annual International Night on Friday, February 22nd at 7:00 p.m. in the Woodson Auditorium. The potluck portion of the event will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria.
This night is dedicated to celebrating the diverse backgrounds and culture of all Woodson students and family members. We encourage parents to become involved in the night by providing ethnic food for the potluck. Other opportunities for participation include performing traditional dance or song, or wearing traditional attire in the fashion show.
We would love for the Cavalier community to be more involved in this event as it promotes cultural appreciation, acceptance and an opportunity to learn more about the world around us.
Finally, if any senior students are in need of volunteer hours, the Culture Club's sponsors Mrs. Adams and Ms. Black would provide service hours for the time spent in making decorations after school. If there are any questions feel free to contact us at wtwforthecultureclub@gmail.com.
Advanced Placement Testing Accommodations
All requests for College Board AP testing accommodations must be submitted by Friday, February 22nd. Please contact Ms. Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu, for more information.
Advanced Placement Exam Schedule
Advanced Placement (AP) Exams will take place May 6 – 17, 2019. Students in an AP class are automatically enrolled to take the exam. AP exam dates can be found on the College Board website (https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/takingtheexam/ap-calendar).
Students who are NOT in an AP class but would like to take an AP exam should contact Mrs. Hyatt at 703-503-4623 or email her at mphyatt@fcps.edu for registration information. You may also stop by her desk in Room E103. Registration for this group will be held from February 1– March 1, 2019. Homeschooled students are welcome to register also. The test fee is $93.00 for anyone not enrolled in the AP course. Checks should be made payable to W. T. Woodson HS. Registration form and payment is due to Mrs. Hyatt no later than March 1, 2019.
 Art Students Participate in Memory Project
Art students in Ms. Matricardi-Burke's class participated in the Memory Project where young arts around the world are invited to create portraits as special gifts for children facing challenges for positive memories, kindness, and peace.
The Memory Project sent Ms. Matricardi-Burke photos of 17 children in Rakhine Myanmar living in deep poverty. The art students studied those photos to create artistic portraits as gifts for the children. These heartfelt portraits will communicate a unique message of caring from your students and serve as meaningful pieces of personal history for the children in the future.
For more information on the Memory Project, visit https://www.memoryproject.org.
U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Night
On Tuesday, February 26th at 7:00 p.m. in the Madison High School Auditorium, students interested in serving as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces will want to attend this information session.
WTW joins Fairfax, Oakton, and Madison High Schools to provide this informative evening. Representatives from each U.S. Service Academy, ROTC branch training programs, and a Congressional Office will present core information on their program. Representatives will be available after the presentation to provide individual information and materials.
Although valuable for all high school students and families, this program is especially important for Juniors because the application process begins the spring of the Junior year.
 Congratulations to sophomore Minh Donnell for winning the VHSL Class 6 Women's Dive State Championship!
Teen Job Fair and Resume Building Workshop
The 2019 Fairfax County Teen Job Fair and Resume Building Workshops will take place on Saturday, March 9th from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Woodson.
The focus of this fair is on student job seekers (approximately ages 16 to 18) looking for full time employment, after-school employment, seasonal positions, internship opportunities, or volunteer experiences. It is open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment or wanting tips to build their resume. Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will be available for younger students looking to begin to build their resume.
To help ensure the best preparation, students are asked to register at https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/springfield/teen-job-fair-student-registration.
School Board Student Representative
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC). Applications are due March 18, 2019. The application and related details can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/application-2019-student-representative-school-board.
 Mr. Fox and Ms. Mull's World History II Urban Game project for the Industrial Revolution. The students begin by creating a small village community and every 5 to 10 years, as technology advances, their village begins to grow into a large city by adding new houses, factories, etc..
Welcome, Ms. Clarke
Woodson welcomes Alicia L. Clarke as our interim Systems of Support Advisor. Ms. Clarke is filling in for Ms. Campbell who is on leave through the spring.
Before coming to Woodson, Ms. Clarke was a prevention teacher for the Office of Student Safety and Wellness. In this role Alicia provides education to students, parents, school staff and community members on a vast array of topics that include: Bullying, Cyberbullying, Internet Safety and Drug Awareness. Previously, she served as a secondary special education English teacher at Mt. Vernon High School, in Fairfax County. In addition to teaching Ms. Clarke held the position of Program Manager, for the 21st Century Community Learning Center Grant, and has established after-school programming for high school students. Prior to teaching at Mt. Vernon, Ms. Clarke worked within the Non-traditional schools programs in Fairfax County at the Achievement, Integrity and Maturity (AIM) program. The AIM program serves those students who have been removed from their base school due to a significant violation of the Student's Rights and Responsibility guide. In addition Ms. Clarke has worked for Phoenix House, a residential treatment facility for adolescent girls suffering from alcohol and drug addiction.
Ms. Clarke holds a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from George Mason University, a Master of Education in Special Education from George Mason University. In addition, she received her Educational Leadership and Administration endorsement from George Washington University.
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FCPS Family Engagement Survey
Fairfax County Public Schools will be conducting a survey to gather information about family engagement in our schools. Relationships are important to us, and your opinion is critical to help us support your engagement in your child’s education. Your feedback will also help us determine how well we are reaching the goals for the Caring Culture we have set in our Strategic Plan. Survey translations will be made available, and the survey can be taken on electronic devices, including smartphones.
Survey administration is scheduled for March 24-April 12, 2019, and you will receive more information about how to take the survey in the near future.
We look forward to hearing from you!
2018-2019 Course Registration
We are currently meeting with students to schedule for the 2018-2019 school year. If you have questions or concerns about your student’s course selections, please contact your student’s counselor. Opportunities for course changes will be limited next year.
The third quarter of the academic year is always interesting. Some students get fatigued with the routines of school, classwork, and homework. If your student did poorly in the first semester and you are concerned whether or not he/she can still pass a course for the year, communicate with your student’s teacher.
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.
Senior Parents - Get Help Completing the FAFSA
Parents of high school seniors--did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open and most colleges require that the FAFSA be completed by March 1 to receive the maximum financial aid possible starting in fall of 2019? Some schools have even earlier priority deadlines, so check the individual college’s financial aid office website for deadlines. Parents and students should start by creating an FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA. Find additional links on the FCPS FAFSA Website.
Need help completing and submitting the FAFSA? There is one FAFSA workshop remaining this school year:
- February 27, 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Annandale High School.
Register to attend the College Access Fairfax workshops on the College Access Fairfax website.
Save the Date: Annual FCPS Special Education Conference on April 6
Mark your calendars! The 14th annual FCPS Special Education Conference will be held on Saturday, April 6th, at Lake Braddock Secondary School. The event will focus on supporting inclusive and postsecondary practices for students with disabilities. Visit the Special Education Conference website or email prc@fcps.edu with questions.
Parents - Do you want to receive the PTSO WeMail on Tuesdays?
The Woodson PTSO publishes lots of information every Tuesday. Are you getting those emails?
To opt in, go to the FCPS News You Choose portal, enter your email address and click Submit. Then, choose High School --> Woodson High School --> W.T. Woodson PTSO.
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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