Woodson Weekly
May 3rd
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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 Buddies celebrating Day Prom on Wednesday, May 1st.
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)
AP Testing begins Monday
AP Testing begins Monday, May 6th. Here are a few reminders:
- All students taking AM tests will meet at 7:30 a.m. in Cafeteria A. Students taking PM tests this week will meet at 11:30 a.m. in the Dance Studio (Environmental Science, French, Physics, Human Geography, Macroeconomics, and Statistics) or in the Auditorium Lobby (Psychology and Computer Science).
- Students should eat before arriving for the test. Students who have 2 tests in one day need to bring a quick lunch to eat between the exams. All students are encouraged to bring a snack to place on a table at the front of the room but may not have any food or drink while testing.
- No electronic devices of any kind are allowed in the testing room (unless the test has an approved calculator).
- Students need to bring two #2 pencils and a blue/black pen to your exam. No mechanical pencils, highlighters or colored pens are allowed.
- Please contact the AP teacher if you have any other questions.
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.
Woodson Drama Presents the Musical Thoroughly Modern Millie
Woodson Drama's Thoroughly Modern Millie continues through this weekend.
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.
Peach Fuzz
Saturday, May 4th is the annual Peach Fuzz volleyball games in the Main gym! Come cheer your class wearing the best Hawaiian shirt you got!
The freshmen Vs. sophomore game will be at 5:30. The junior Vs. senior game will be at 6:30, and the Championship game will be at 7:30. Bring your student ID for free entry or pay $5 at the door.
 Today was the annual activities fair at Frost MS. Woodson students shared information about all the clubs and activities available in high school.
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 Monday, May 6th 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.
 Students in Visual Communications class are enthusiastic to learn the process of creating a news show with the new HD TV Studio equipment. Thank you to the PTSO grant program for making this new studio possible!
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
 On Saturday, April 27th the Javaliers (Computer Science Club) participated in the annual Lockheed Martin Code Quest competition in Bethesda, MD with two teams each placing 3rd in their respective divisions. Pictured above is the Advanced Computer Science team.
Fairfax Symphony All-Stars
Seventeen students were named Fairfax Symphony 2019 All-Stars via a competitive audition process. Students selected to the program receive personalized mentoring and coaching from Fairfax Symphony musicians.
All-Stars from Woodson HS are Anna Paek, violin and Nick Brenner, cello.
Congratulations, Mr. Morgan
Woodson Band Director, Aaron Morgan was one of the recipients of this year's Wolf Trap Grant.
Wolf Trap Grants are awarded to individual public high school teachers in the performing arts for instruction leading to student performance. Selected teachers for the 2018-2019 school year each received a grant of $5,000.
Many artists and arts lovers trace their initial spark of interest back to a high school performing arts teacher. It’s from them that they learned to express themselves, assert their individuality, collaborate with others—and most of all, discover that distinct sense of excitement and possibility many of us only get from the performing arts. And so, Wolf Trap rewards the teachers who make it all possible—particularly those creating innovative new programs.
To read more about the grants and Mr. Morgan's accomplishments visit the Wolf Trap Grant page.
 Programming Class News
Since the beginning of the year, Ms. Millsap's Programming Class has learned skills in the areas of web development, Java, and Python.
The fourth quarter was set aside for students to work on coding projects that inspire them or serve others in our community. We have many students who are budding game developers. Some highlights from the game development area include modding the 1993 game Doom by adding additional scenes and including newer software developments. We have one student who is developing a game from scratch using the Dr. Seuss characters and text from Green Eggs and Ham.
Finally, in an ambitious project, we have a team of boys who are extending their home based projects of creating a virtual reality game using Blender and Unity. Our classes includes two students exploring crytopology and writing industry based ciphers.
Students are enjoying the freedom and choice they were given here in the fourth quarter. We are calling this Project 4!
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.
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!!
Yearbook News
Starting today, yearbooks may be purchased on MySchoolBucks for $90 while supply lasts.
Don't let this opportunity to purchase online pass you by. Last year's yearbook sold out.
Yearbook distribution will take place on Friday, May 24th.
If there are yearbooks left for purchase on distribution day, cash and checks will also be accepted for payment. Please see Ms. Koby in Room D205 with orders and/or questions.
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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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