Woodson Weekly
April 26th
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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!
Woodson Drama Presents the Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie
Woodson Drama's Thoroughly Modern Millie opens tonight! Come see the show April 26-May 4.
Tickets at the door will be general admission only. If you want to choose your seats, please buy your tickets on-line.
Cast your “peepers” on this video to see the talented “canaries” and “hoofers” rehearsing for this grand musical production. It’s sure to be the “Bees Knees!"
Hope to see ya there, “Mugs!"
For more information, please visit wtwdrama.org.
Upcoming Important Dates
Monday, May 6th-Friday, May 17th - AP Testing
Friday, May 17th-Friday, May 31st - SOL Testing
Monday, May 27th - Memorial Day, School Holiday
Tuesday, June 4th - Early Release for underclass students; Graduation at 2:00 p.m. at EagleBank Arena, GMU (Senior Class Information)
Early Checkouts from School
The Attendance Office cannot accept calls for early checkouts from May 6th thru the end of the year due to AP, SOL and final exam testing.
ALL students MUST present a note from a parent to the Attendance Office at the beginning of the day to receive a check out pass.
Attendance procedures and forms are available on line at: http://Woodsonhs.fcps.edu/about-us/attendance.
 Students and staff planted native flowers and trees as part of Woodson’s celebration of Earth Week.
Report Card Distribution
Report cards for the 3rd Quarter were distributed through 8th period classes on Tuesday, April 23rd. Students who do not have an 8th period class may pick up their report cards in Student Services.
2019-20 School Year Calendar Changes; Notable Dates
New Virginia legislation requires that schools opening prior to Labor Day must be closed the Friday immediately preceding Labor Day. As a result, FCPS’ 2019-20 Standard School Year Calendar has changed and Friday, August 30, is now a holiday for students. In addition, the School Board voted to move the March school planning day to Tuesday, March 3, 2020, to accommodate the 2020 presidential primary.
Other notable dates include the first day of school, August 26; Thanksgiving break, November 27-29; Winter break, December 23, 2019-January 3, 2020; Spring Break, April 6-10, 2020; and the last day of school, June 12, 2020. See the 2019-20 school year calendar.
 Woodson students showcased their clubs and activities during Spring Hey Day.
2019 Teen Job Fair at Mount Vernon High School on April 27
Fairfax County high school students looking for their first part-time job, summer and seasonal job opportunities, or who want more information about potential career pathways are invited to attend a job fair and résumé-building workshop on Saturday, April 27th at Mount Vernon High School from 10 a.m. to noon.
Local businesses and agencies will be on hand to offer a range of opportunities including part-time employment, internships, and volunteer work for prospective students.
Volunteer opportunities and résumé-building workshops will be available for younger students. Free booth spaces are provided to local businesses.
Learn more about the teen job fairs.
National Prescription Drug Take Back Initiative, April 27
This Saturday, April 27, take advantage of a free, convenient, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout. Drop off medications at any of the eight Fairfax County District Police Stations (pills or liquids only, no pressurized canisters or needles) between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Get more information about Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout.
Milk & Cookies - May 2nd
Thursday, May 2nd - Please help make our last Milk & Cookies event extra special as our students prepare for AP and SOL testing. We need around 300 dozen to make sure we have enough cookies for all, so please donate generously! The PTSO donates the milk for this event.
Please visit the SignUp Genius to sign-up to bring cookies and/or to help us pass out cookies at school dismissal.
For any questions, please email: WTWmilkncookies@gmail.com.
FCPSOn Community Meeting
All Woodson students will be issued a computer next year. To learn more, attend the FCPSOn community meeting on Thursday, May 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at Chantilly High School, 4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151.
You will learn about FCPS’ plans to ensure all students can engage in personalized, meaningful learning experiences and develop Portrait of a Graduate attributes by providing equitable access to technology.
 The Javaliers (Computer Science Club) with Ms. Baram kicked off Spring Break in Charlottesville at UVA for the 9th annual High School Programming Competition on Saturday, April 13th.
Partners for Safe Teen Driving - Last Chance!
Attention all 10th Grade Families:
The last Partners for Safe Teen Driving program offered here at Woodson this school year is coming up on Wednesday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Please arrive on time.
If a teen and their parent have yet to attend one of these mandatory programs, they should make every effort to attend this one. Students who are enrolled in classroom driver education this school year are required to attend with a parent/guardian.
Parents of ninth graders will attend next school year when their student is in 10th grade.
Bringing a Guest to Prom
If you are planning to bring a guest from another school to the Woodson Prom on Saturday, May 11th, you must complete a guest application form. These forms are now available in the main office.
The completed application must be submitted to your administrator by Wednesday, May 8th.
Free Prom Dresses
Does your teen need a dress for Prom? Do you know someone that might need one? Prom is coming up on Saturday, May 11th.
If yes, please send them to Mrs. Sussy Tomer’s office, A139, setomer@fcps.edu. She is at Woodson on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
 Woodson 5K
It’s time to register for the 10th Annual Woodson 5k Community Walk/Run on Saturday, May 18th at 8:30 a.m. at Woodson High School. All proceeds benefit Hoste Hainse, which provides students in remote areas of Nepal the opportunity to go to school. This is an on-going effort of Woodson senior Aayushma Bastola to raise money for this organization.
Woodson students can register for only $20, but must register in person and drop off forms in Room A133 or through MySchoolBucks.
Other Members of the Woodson Community may also register on-line or mail-in registration forms. Registration will take place up until race time. The event begins and ends outside of entrance #1. Every participant receives a Woodson 5K shirt.
If you want to mail the form directly to Woodson use the form located on Blackboard.
Register on-line – https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/announcements/5k-community-walk-and-run or through this site: https://runsignup.com/Race/VA/Fairfax/WTWoodson5k
Questions? djschaefer@fcps.edu
Standards of Learning Test Schedules for Students Observing Ramadan
This year, the main Standards of Learning (SOL) testing window has significant overlaps with Ramadan, the Muslim holy month marked by daily fasting. The SOL testing window begins for high schools on Monday, April 29, and for elementary and middle schools on Monday, May 6. All schools must complete SOL make-up tests and retakes by Friday, June 7. Ramadan begins the evening of Sunday, May 5, and ends with Eid-al-Fitr on Wednesday, June 5.
FCPS welcomes and encourages engagement with parents and guardians of students affected by this overlap. School staff will work with parents and guardians to make schedule adjustments or determine how best to address students’ needs. For example, it may be possible to schedule testing early in the day when energy levels are likely to be highest.
If you have a child in an SOL grade-level who will be fasting to observe Ramadan this year, notify the principal or school counselor to take advantage of possible scheduling options.
View more ideas and tips to prepare for upcoming testing during Ramadan.
SOL Season - Personal Electronic Devices are Prohibited
As SOL season is approaching, we want to remind families that electronic personal devices of any kind (phones, watches, etc.) are prohibited inside the SOL testing environment.
Please be aware that any personal devices carried into the testing environment will be subject to the school’s established procedures for addressing this as a test security concern. In past instances, a student’s access to a personal device in the testing environment has been identified as attempted cheating, please don’t let this happen to you!
Let’s work together to create a positive and safe testing environment for everyone.
For the full testing schedule, please visit the Woodson Testing Calendar site.
 Frost MS ESOL students and teachers visited Woodson for a freshman transition program. They took a tour of the building and had a Q&A session with current WTW ESOL students.
Sports Physicals for 2019-2020
Believe it or not, it is time to start planning for the 2019-2020 school year. The first step toward eligibility to participate in any preseason or afterschool athletic event is to complete a sports physical on an official VHSL Pre-participation Physical Examination (PPE) form (only version FEB2017 will be accepted).
The Woodson High School Athletic Training Department will be offering sports physicals at Woodson High School on Monday, June 10th. This successfully completed physical will be good for all sports and out of season practices (green days, yellow days, weight room workouts) for the 2019-2020 school year.
This event is a fundraiser for the Woodson High School Athletic Training Department and goes to support the athletes at Woodson High School. The cost of the physical is $50 when you register online.
We are always looking for medical and non-medical volunteers to assist us for the event. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Mr. Hogge at chogge@fcps.edu, or click on the registration link to sign up.
Don’t forget the student and parent concussion education must also be completed annually!!
Virtual Virginia 2019 Summer Session
The Virginia Department of Education reminds school divisions that registration for the Virtual Virginia 2019 summer session is now open and closes on Thursday, June 13th. More than 51 core and elective online courses will be offered. You may reference Section VI. B.2. of Regulation 2408 for clarity regarding Virtual Virginia courses as a summer option for FCPS students. Please note that FCPS does not support the use of parent mentors for Virtual Virginia courses.
School Nutrition Account
Please remember to add money to your child's school nutrition account. All accounts must be brought current before the end of the school year in June. Account balances can be found on MySchoolBucks.
 Online Yearbook Orders end Saturday, April 27th
We're nearing the finish line! Yearbook online ordering is almost over!
A limited number of yearbooks are still available! But online ordering closes Saturday, April 27th at the stroke of midnight!
Last year's yearbook sold out and the price will be $10 higher at distribution. There's no guarantee we'll have a book for you!
Secure your student’s yearbook now, and help them remember their journey through high school. This year will be over before you know it!
Order today or confirm that you’ve already ordered!
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
Course Requests for 2019-2020
All students have had an opportunity to complete academic advising for the 2019-2020 school year. Staffing for next year’s courses is dependent on student course selections.
To ensure that we have accurate course registration numbers, please review your child’s requested schedule in SIS ParentVue or StudentVue (click “Course Request” on the menu on the left hand side).
Contact your child’s school counselor by email with any schedule change requests. Please do this as soon as possible. If no changes are needed, you do not need to contact the counselor. If your child applied for an academy class, he/she will be notified of the academy’s decision in the beginning of April. If accepted, course changes, including adding the academy class to your child’s course request list, will be made at that time. Friday, May 31st will be the last day to make course selection changes for the 2019-2020 school year.
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.
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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