Woodson Weekly
March 1st
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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!
 Adaptive PE students enjoyed their annual Dance Party this past Monday by leading the crowd in modern line dance moves and some freestyle.
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, March 11th - 3-hour early release; dismissal at 11:55 a.m.
Thursday, April 4th - Last day of 3rd Quarter
Friday, April 5th - No school for students; Teacher Workday
Kiss and Ride Safety
Happy Friday Cavaliers! This has been the first 5 day week in a while! There is a lot to celebrate with students excelling in and out of school in a variety of activities. Many of these are highlighted below. Should you know of others, please don’t hesitate to send them to Dr. Floyd.
As a reminder, please use Kiss and Ride as it is intended. Please pull through the lane all the way before your son or daughter gets out. The safety of our students is our top priority and we need your help!
We have an additional Kiss and Ride area at Entrance 9 if that is more convenient. Please do not pull into faculty or visitor parking spots in the front of the building to let your son or daughter out. This is dangerous and has caused accidents just this week. Thank you all for your help in this matter.
Have a safe weekend, Cavaliers!
Social Media Safety
Parents and guardians, check the social media, photos and messages your sons and daughters are sending and receiving. Please discuss safe use of the various messaging apps and internet use.
Should you need a springboard for discussion, visit FCPS's resources on Preventing Teen Sexting. Please reach out if you need assistance, we are here as partners in education.
Early Checkouts from School
For early dismissals, please complete this Check-Out Form or write a note that includes the student name, date and time, and reason for early check-out, parent signature and contact number. Students must bring the note to the Attendance Office by 9:45 a.m. to receive a pink check-out pass. At the time of dismissal, your son/daughter will bring the pink check-out pass back to the Attendance Office for verification before meeting you outside.
There will be no unannounced early dismissals within 15 minutes of school dismissal.
For full details on Attendance Procedures, please visit the Attendance page on the Woodson website.
 Congratulations to Aslan, Joey, Tyler, and Jackson! They won the State Championship in the boys 4x800 relay.
Junior Parent Night
On Wednesday, March 6th at 7:00 p.m. in the Auditorium (Snow Date: Wednesday, March 13th), join us as we share the information you need to make the post-secondary plan search successful and the application process easier.
We’ll discuss important topics to research as your students seek college matches, scholarships, and basic financial aid information.
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.
AP Exam Conflicts
Any student who has a conflict with the AP Exam schedule must complete a form to request late testing. The form is available from AP teachers and Student Services.
The completed form and payment (if required) is due to Mrs. Hyatt in Student Services no later than Friday, March 22nd.
The Woodson testing calendar can be found on the Woodson website.
Save the Date - Guest Speaker on Drug Use
On Wednesday, March 27th, Woodson is hosting guest speaker Tony Hoffman to talk with our students and parents about drug use. His story is full of redemption as he has seen some of the highest highs, and the lowest lows.
Students will hear Mr. Hoffman during Return Periods and parents are invited that evening at 7:00 p.m. to hear his message.
 Rifle Team to Junior Olympics
Woodson Rifle completed the regular season with a record of 7 wins and 0 losses earning the team first place in the Potomac High School Rifle League's Western Conference.
Over the course the season, the team set a new league record for average match score, breaking the record Woodson established last year. In addition, three team members, Joshua Hilbert, Stephanie Ricigliano, and Shaw-Leon Chen, received invitations to compete in the National Junior Olympic Championships to be held at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Woodson Technology Student Association
Last Saturday, February 23rd at Heritage High School in Loudoun County, the Woodson Technology Student Association (TSA) team competed in the Northern VA regional competition.
The students have been working hard at this for months and it has been a lot of fun! They competed against some of the top schools in technology the region.
There were two 1st place winners. All the students were professional and represented our school with style, grace, and class.
Essays on Technology- Zachre Andrews- 1st place
Flight Endurance- Jefferson Huo- 1st place
CAD Engineering - Matthew Lydon- 7th place
Debating Technological Issues- Neha Krishnakumar and Emily Kao- 8th place
Digital Video Production- Karen Ma, Zachre Andrews, Neha Krishnakumar, Khang Le, Rachana Reddy, Skyler Ryu, Brian Tan- 5th place
Essays on Technology- Linda Wu- 7th place
Music Production- Lily Chiang, Sydney Jacob, Khang Duong- 5th place
Video Game Design- Levi Hui, Sharad Khanna, Shah Zaib Hashmi, Ethan James, Jason Kim, Ben Coppe- 7th place
Up next is the State Competition on May 3rd and 5th in Hampton, VA!
Woodson Speech Team
Woodson students competed in the VHSL Forensics Super-Regional Tournament this week and received the following awards:
Ethan Lee took home the silver medal in Impromptu speaking and will be moving on to States!
Kelly Huang placed as the alternate (4th) for Impromptu speaking. Should anybody from VHSL Division 6C or 6D be unable to compete, she will take their place.
This is the first time Woodson will be represented at the state level.
All-Virginia Honors Band and Orchestra
Congratulations to all band and orchestra members who prepared for months to represent Woodson High School at the Virginia All-State Band and Orchestra Auditions.
Two seniors, Claire Roth and Meghan Willey, were selected for the All-State Band from the 1200+ students who auditioned.
Sophomores, Anna Paek and Karina Hwangm, and junior Pablo Ronderos, Jr. were selected for the All-State Orchestra.
 Congratulations to the Academic Bowl Team that consists of Greyson Horn, Irene Paek, Rosie Millett, and Talia Guglielmino. The Woodson team recently competed in South Regional Competition which included 20 teams at Mississippi School for the Deaf. They secured second place losing to Maryland School for the Deaf, last year’s National Champions. Talia was one of 6 players to be conferred the All-Star Award. Seniors Irene Paek and Greyson Horn were awarded medals for competing all four years of high school. The team will play National Academic Bowl Competition in April at Gallaudet University. Congratulations team and good luck at the Nationals.
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.
 Order Your 2018-2019 Yearbook Today! Visit https://www.yearbookordercenter.com, School Code 5278
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. Friday, May 31st will be the last day to make course selection changes.
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.
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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