Woodson Weekly - May 31st

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Woodson Weekly 
May 31st


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!


Cappies 2019

Woodson Drama students attend the 2019 Cappies ceremony at The Kennedy Center last Sunday.  Thoroughly Modern Millie was nominated in 4 categories.


Upcoming Important Dates and End of Year Schedule

Tuesday, June 4th - Early Release for underclass students at 11:00 a.m.; Graduation at 2:00 p.m. at EagleBank Arena, GMU (Senior Class Information)

Lunch will be a grab-and-go on all days except for Thursday, June 13th.  There will be no lunch provided on Thursday, June 13th.

Friday, June 7th - Period 8 Final Exam; 12:00 p.m. dismissal

Monday, June 10th - Periods 5 & 7 Final Exams; 12:00 p.m. dismissal

Tuesday, June 11th - Periods 4 & 6 Final Exams; 12:00 p.m. dismissal

Wednesday, June 12th - Periods 1 & 2 Final Exams; 12:00 p.m. dismissal

Thursday, June 13th - 10:00 a.m. dismissal, last day of school 


2019 Graduation Live Stream Link

This link can be shared with family and friends who cannot attend our 2019 Graduation ceremony on Tuesday, June 4th at 2:00 p.m.  This link will not be active until June 4th just before 2:00p.m.

https://livestream.com/accounts/7787388/events/8634048


SOL Testing Make-ups and Retakes

Here is the schedule for SOL make-ups and retakes.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding SOL testing, please contact your student’s school counselor or Woodson’s testing coordinator, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.

All tests begin at 8:10 a.m. in Cav Hall.

  • Monday, June 3rd - Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
  • Tuesday, June 4th - World History 2, USVA History
  • Wednesday, June 5th – English Reading, World History 1
  • Thursday, June 6th - Geosystems, Biology, Chemistry

College Commitment Ceremony

Woodson Class of 2019 athletes at the College Commitment Ceremony on Thursday morning, May 30th.


Yearbook News

There are only 10 yearbooks left!!!

Please visit Ms. Koby in Room D-205 to pick up or purchase your 2019 Woodson yearbook. Cost is $90 cash or check (made out to W.T. Woodson High School).


Medication Pick-up

The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on Thursday, June 13th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.

It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room. If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide Christina Lugo at 703-503-4610 of the Public Health Nurse Kate Boyd at 703-503-4691.


GLAX Occoquan Champions

Congratulations to the Varsity Girls Lacrosse team! 
Occoquan Region Champions
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Where Are You Going to School Next Year?

If you will not be attending Woodson or a Fairfax County high school this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now. 

Please click here and fill out this form.  Student Services will make sure all transcripts are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete.  If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Christine Lieb-Mosley at 703-503-4622 or cliebmosley@fcps.edu.  


New Student Summer Tours

All new transfer students (grades 9-12) and rising 9th grade students from Frost are invited to take tours of Woodson High School this summer. Student-led Tours will be taking place from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm on July 29th, July 31st, and August 6th.

To schedule a tour, please contact Woodson’s registrar Mrs. Lieb-Mosley at 703-503-4622 or via email at CLiebMosley@fcps.edu.

All tour time slots will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. In the event you cannot book a tour (and even if you do book a tour), we encourage all students to attend Cav Kickoff on August 22nd. At Cav Kickoff students will receive their schedule, locker information, have a chance to explore the building, and learn more about clubs, activities, and other ways to get involved in the Woodson community.


Planning Ahead for 2019-2020

Here are some important dates for school year 2019-2020.

Thursday, August 22nd - Cav Kickoff

Monday, August 26th - First day of school

Friday, August 30th - School Holiday

Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holiday

Thursday, September 19th - Back to School Night

For the FCPS standard calendar for school year 2019-2020, please visit https://www.fcps.edu/calendars/2019-20-standard-school-year-calendar


Upgrades to PE Uniforms

Are you interested in purchasing an upgraded PE uniform, Woodson sweatshirt or sweatpants for next year?  If so, visit the Online Store to purchase by Sunday, June 16th.  Orders will get delivered to the school the week of July 29th for distribution.

This is for upgrades only.  Base PE uniforms and limited sweat pants/shirts will be available for purchase the first week of the 2019-2020 school year.


Performing Arts Spring Concerts

The 2019 performing arts concerts featured the Percussion Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Flute Choir.  


FCPSOn Volunteer Opportunity

We are excited to be participating in the FCPSOn initiative. In order to ensure that every student is ready for the first day of school we will have five distribution dates at various times in August. It is our hope that everyone will be able to pick up their computers prior to the start of school.

In order for us to reach this goal we need help from the community. Please consider signing up for shifts to help with distribution. Students can earn service learning credit for helping. To sign up please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b45afaf2aa20-fcpson. If you have any questions about volunteering or distribution, please contact Stephanie Pollack (sepollack@fcps.edu).


Career Center Volunteers

Many or our W.T. Woodson Career Center (CC) Parent Volunteers are graduating this year.  CC volunteers have a unique opportunity to learn about the post-secondary research and application process during their volunteer shifts.  Parents of rising 9th and 10th grade students especially benefit because they will feel more comfortable when it is time for their students to embark on post-secondary research.  To provide consistency, volunteers are asked to commit to a shift for an entire academic year.  Interested parents can sign up at https://tinyurl.com/Vol4WTW.  Register by or before Thursday, June 6th for best consideration.


Cav Hack Sponsors Needed

Woodson's second annual hackathon, CavHack, is coming up!

A hackathon is a 12-hour coding event in which students enhance their coding skills. Last year, CavHack hosted over 120 students and this year we're looking to host over 150!

Currently, the CavHack team is looking for sponsors, so If you or your company is interested in being a sponsor, please send an email to woodsonhackathon@gmail.com for more information!  


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

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)