Woodson Weekly -
August 23rd
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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!
 Cheerleaders and the Marching Cavaliers welcome the Class of 2023 to Woodson!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 26th - First Day of School; Odd, 7A/7B Return
Thursday, August 29th - Back to School Dance, 9-11 p.m. (see info below)
Friday, August 30th - School Holiday; school office closed
Monday, September 2nd - Labor Day Holiday
Thursday, September 19th - Back to School Night, 5:30-8:40 p.m.
First Day of School
Monday, August 26th is the first day of school. The first day of school will be an Odd, 7A/7B Return Day.
Our bell schedule remains the same as last year. The school day starts with a warning bell at 8:05 a.m. and morning announcements begin at 8:10 a.m. The dismissal bell is at 2:55 p.m.
For all bell schedules visit https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/about-us/bell-schedules
To see the Odd/Even schedule rotation and any upcoming school events, you can view the Woodson Events calendar on the school website. Or use this
printable Odd/Even calendar for 2019-2020.
Transportation - Bus Information
Student bus information is available on FCPS 24-7 (Blackboard) in the section titled Bus Stop Information.
Also, Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time. Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and an easy to use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.
Attendance
All student absences are reported to 703-503-4800.
Parents/guardians must call the Attendance Office to report an absence or the student may bring a note to the attendance office from his/her parent/guardian within two (2) days of their return to school. If the note is not received within two days (48 hours) of the student’s return to school or if no verbal contact with the parent has occurred, the absence is marked unexcused.
For more details about attendance including how to check-in and check-out of school, visit the attendance page https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/about-us/attendance.
FCPSOn Laptop Information
Students are expected to bring their FCPS issued laptops to school every day, including the first day of school. Laptops must be fully charged every night at home.
Students that did not pick up FCPS issued laptops will receive them on the first day of school during Return periods.
Kiss and Ride Procedures
The Safety and Security Team would like to highlight the Kiss and Ride procedures, especially for those parents of our students new to Woodson.
- Please make sure that your child is dropped off before 8:00 a.m.
- The morning and afternoon Kiss and Ride locations are in the front of the school, extending from Doors #1 to #3 and in the rear of the school by Doors #8 and #9.
- It is imperative to the flow of traffic that all cars pull forward as far as possible to drop off their student.
- During the morning, students are only allowed to be dropped off at Kiss and Ride locations. Students are not allowed to be dropped off in the rear parking lot or in school parking spaces. The rear parking lot is for staff members and students who have purchased parking passes.
- Safety and Security Team Members are outside to assist each morning and afternoon.
We recommend that new parents become familiar with the locations before the start of school, to see which of the locations is the most convenient for them.
The keys to a successful Kiss and Ride are to obey all posted stop signs and school signs, follow any directions given, and to follow the flow of traffic.
 The Cavalier welcomes the Class of 2023 with Dean of Students, Marc Brooks.
Cafeteria Information
The cost of student breakfast is $1.75 and a full student lunch is $3.50. Parents may add funds to student lunch accounts using MySchoolBucks.
Additional information regarding Food and Nutrition Services can be found on the FCPS website https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs.
Information about Free and Reduced-Price Meals can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/resources/student-safety-and-wellness/food-and-nutrition-programs/free-and-reduced-price-meals.
Forgotten Items & Lost and Found
Q - My son/daughter forgot their lunch/homework assignment. Where can I drop off items?
A– Forgotten items may be dropped off at the main office on a designated bookshelf. Please make sure your child's name is written on the item.
Q - My son/daughter lost their wallet (or any item). Where should I go to see if it has been turned in?
A – You may come to the main office and a Safety and Security assistant will escort you to the Lost and Found room to search for your item.
Clinic Information
The Health Room will be open for parents to drop off medication during school hours. Students may not be in possession of medications on school grounds.
For full details on clinic contacts and information, visit the Woodson Clinic site https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/resources/clinic, or
Required Opening of School Forms
All required and optional forms needed for a successful start to the new school year can be found on the Opening of School Information page.
Required forms include:
Cav Kickoff Dance this Thursday, August 29th
This year’s Cav Kick-off Dance will be held on Thursday, August 29th at 9:00 p.m. (or immediately following the Home Football game, whichever comes first) in the Auxiliary Gym.
This annual dance is sponsored by Woodson Leadership, costs only $1, and is a great way to start the year.
The dance will run until 11:00 p.m., please arrange for pickup AT 11 PM, no later. All Woodson Students are welcome. Students don’t need a date, they just need $1.
2023 Class Council
Any Freshman interested in running for 2023 Class Council must complete an election packet.
These packets are available from Mr. Schaefer (A128) or Mrs. Schmauder (A133) and along with campaign posters are due by Tuesday, September 3rd at 8:00 a.m. Please contact djschaefer@fcps.edu for more information.
 Woodson welcomed new families at our Military Family Night.
Picture Days
All Freshman, Sophomores and Juniors will have their school picture taken on Wednesday, September 5 or Thursday, September 6.
Lifetouch mailed order forms to each home. If you did not receive an order form, please have your student stop by the main office.
Freshman and Sophomores are scheduled to have their pictures taken during their PE Class period. Juniors will have their picture taken during their English class period.
Reserve Your Yearbook
Did you know what last year’s yearbook sold out? Did you know that the 2020 yearbook will never be cheaper than it is today?
Order your yearbook now, before the crush of the school year!
Place a senior baby ad
Where did the time go? Place your special pictures and messages in the 2020 yearbook to treasure the memories forever.
Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278 for sizes, prices and how-tos.
Summer photos needed for yearbook!
What were Woodson students up to this past summer? Send us your pics to help us tell the story of YOUR summer!
You can share your pictures with the yearbook staff via eShare. You can do this two easy ways.
- Go to www.HJeShare.com and enter the school code: wtwoodson
- Download the HJeShare app for iPhone or Android at the App Store or Google Play. Again, the school code: wtwoodson
Either place will give you instructions on uploading your images and letting the yearbook staff know who is in the pictures!
While we cannot guarantee that all shared photos will be published, if you don’t share, your great pictures can’t even be considered! Start sharing today!
Contact Beth Koby, yearbook adviser, if you have problems. ewkoby@fcps.edu.
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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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