Woodson Weekly -
November 22nd
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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!
 Teachers enjoy serving students at our annual Thanksgiving Lunch yesterday. Mr. MacNabb (kneeling) L-R Mr. Dickens, Mr. Milligan, Mr. Terrazas, Dr. Hewan, and Mr. Nah.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday-Friday, November 27-29 - Thanksgiving Holidays
Monday, December 23 through Friday, January 3 - Winter Break
Monday, January 6th - School resumes, Even Day
In this Issue
1. Happy Thanksgiving
2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
3. Weekly Progress Reports
4. Parents as Partners Session 3
5. Student Electives Fair
6. Holiday Tunes for Tots Holiday Concerts
7. Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting
8. College and Career Newsletter
9. Holidays for Heroes
10. Order Your Yearbook
11. Safety and Security Month
12. FCPS Cares
1. Happy Thanksgiving
On behalf of the faculty and staff of W.T. Woodson High School, I wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving break.
As a reminder, students will be out of school from Wednesday, November 27th through Friday, November 29th. Students return on Monday, December 2nd and it is an Odd 2/4 day.
Woodson Weekly is taking a Thanksgiving break. The next issue of Woodson Weekly will be published on Friday, December 6th.
2. Attendance for Thanksgiving Week
If you know your child will be missing full days of school the week of November 25th, please call the attendance line to let us know now.
The attendance line is 703-503-4800.
 Students from Mr. Wright’s AP World History class “Speed Dating” to compare the various rulers of the Transoceanic and Gunpowder Empires in the early modern era.
3. Weekly Progress Reports
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents Sunday, November 24th through Sunday, December 1st during the Thanksgiving break.
4. Parents as Partners Session 3
We hope you can join us on Wednesday, December 4th for our next Parents as Partners Series #3 on Alcohol, Vaping and other Drugs.
Thank you to the parents who came to our Parents as Partners Series #2 on Wellness in October. Here is the link to the article as well as the Fairfax County Youth Survey: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/fairfax-county-youth-survey and the link to the 3 to Succeed information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health-humanservices/3-succeed
5. Student Electives Fairs
This year we will have our first Student Electives Fairs!
Students in the ninth, tenth, and eleventh grades will have the opportunity to visit six pre-selected sessions (three on December 4th and three on December 12th) to learn about the elective classes Woodson High School has to offer.
The fairs will take place during returns both days and will help students prepare for course selection, which will begin in January. Teachers will prepare 20 minute presentations, which will cover course information, expectations, and any other relevant information students should know. There will also be time for Q&A.
Since these events are taking place during the school day, parents and guardians, rising ninth grade students and their parents and guardians, and families who will be new to Woodson next school year are encouraged to attend our Curriculum Night and Rising Ninth Grade Parent Night being held on January 8th. Details on that program will be released in the coming weeks.
Seniors will not attend the Electives Fairs on December 4th or December 12th. Instead, seniors are scheduled to attend a mandatory wellness program and senior meeting during returns those days.
6. W.T. Woodson Band Holiday Tunes for Tots Concerts
It's that holiday time of year! Please join the W.T. Woodson Band for the annual Holiday Tunes performances. The Holiday Tunes for Tots concerts include a holiday music performance, joined by seasonal and all-around favorite characters.
Show times are Wednesday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. and Thursday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. and will be held in the Main Gymnasium. Admission is $5.00. Questions? Contact Anne Reed at 703-273-4357 or holidaytunesfortots@gmail.com.
https://www.woodsonband.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/WTWoodson-Tunes-for-Tots-Invitation-2019.pdf
 Students in Ms. Romesburg's AP World History class participating in a trade simulation during our unit Networks of Exchange 1250-1450.
7. Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting
Plan to attend the upcoming Senior Parent/Guardian Meeting on Tuesday, December 10th at 6:00 p.m. in Cavalier Hall.
Topics will include graduation information, Career Center news, and Cav Cruise All Night Grad Party (ANGP) registration.
If you have any questions, please contact Woodson Assistant Principal Mandy Burke at ajburke@fcps.edu.
8. College and Career Newsletter
Are you reading the WTW College and Career Center Newsletter?
In addition to all the great information stored in the compilations at the bottom of the newsletter, there are two new internships, three new special opportunities, and five new scholarships this week.
9. Holidays for Heroes
The WTW Military Family Network invites you to support The National Capital Region Red Cross “Holidays for Heroes” Program. Between November 15-December 13, please drop off
- Small toiletries
- Gift cards to Subway and Dunkin’ Donuts (families use these when visiting patients at Walter Reed)
- Other low-value gift cards (such as iTunes, Google, Amazon)
- Individually wrapped snacks
- New clothing items (Men and women - sizes Small thru Large)
- Mittens/gloves
- Socks
- Gently worn coats
All donations will be used to support local military and veterans year-round! Bring your donations to the WTW Main Office. If you’d like to help coordinate this effort, please contact Lisa Griffin at 703-407-5090 or Lisagriffin1970@gmail.com.
 10. Order the Yearbook!
Have you heard the news?? Yearbook prices go up soon!
Sunday, December 15th is the LAST DAY to get the $70 price on the 2020 yearbook. Prices will then go up to $80. It’s also the last day to order nameplates! Be sure to reserve your book now…these high-school days are fleeting!
Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
and order now!
11. Safety & Security Month
In honor of November being Safety & Security month, each week we will share pieces of information with you.
Shelter in Place-
Used to temporarily separate people from a hazardous outdoor atmosphere, such as in a hazmat incident.
- “Shelter-In-Place” announcement made via PA system and radio.
- Students and staff members move into main building from trailers, unless it is unsafe due to environmental contamination.
- All windows and doors are closed, locked and sealed, with materials that will hinder air flow.
- Staff members shut off main building power to stop HVAC, exhaust, and roof ventilators.
- Signs placed on the front door making notification of Shelter-in-Place Emergency.
- Building entry forbidden until public safety officials arrive and give the “all clear.”
- Exposed or contaminated people will be kept separate from the rest of school population, and directed to wash with water.
- If possible, alternative clothing for exposed individuals will be provided and contaminated clothing will be removed and sealed in plastic bags.
- Administrators will listen to local emergency management officials and follow directions from responding public safety officials.
For more information about school Safety & Security, you can visit the Emergency Planning and Crisis Response site.
 Good luck to our Girls Volleyball team as they face the Kellam Knights for the VHSL state championship tonight at 8 p.m.
12. 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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