Woodson Weekly -
January 10th
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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!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, January 20th - School Holiday, Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Friday, January 24th - End of 2nd Quarter
Monday-Tuesday, January 27th-28th - Student Holidays
In this Issue
1. SIS Updates
2. Joey Pouches Project
3. To our Military Families
4. Woodson FanQuest
5. Volunteers Needed for Science Fair
6. Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar
7. 2020 FCPS Gap Year Fair
8. Nominating Committee for PTSO Needed
9. POGPOL Tip of the Week
10. Yearbook Needs Winter Break Photos
11. Senior Class Information Page
12. Woodson HS Academic Advising
13. FCPS Cares
1. SIS Updates
FCPS Weekly Progress Reports will not be sent to parents from Tuesday, January 21st through Thursday, January 30th during second quarter grading and report card generation.
Additionally, the Grade Book and Report Card modules in ParentVUE and StudentVUE will be closed from Thursday, January 23rd, at 4:00 p.m. through Saturday, February 1st at 6:00 a.m.
2. Joey Pouches Project
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In February, Woodson Drama tech theatre classes will be participating in a special project with the Animal Rescue Craft Guild. As part of their sewing unit, students will make Joey Pouches, Wallaby Bags, and Bat Wraps for animals rescued from the Australia fires and we need your help!
All of these items can be made with repurposed material. We are in need of these donations (used and clean):
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- All types of flannel – sheets, pillow cases, flannel pajamas/pajama pants
- Fleece fabric and/or blankets
- 100% cotton t-shirts
- Old sweatshirts
- Needles, spools of thread, seam rippers, irons, or any other sewing items you no longer need
Please drop off any items in the box marked, “Animal Rescue Woodson Drama” in the main office throughout January.
If you have any questions about appropriate donations, please email Terri Hobson at tjhobson@fcps.edu.
3. To our Military Families
Do you have a family member who is deploying?
Student Services wants to provide support to your student before, during, and after the deployment. If you feel comfortable, please let your student’s counselor know about any current or upcoming deployments. Thank you!
 4. Woodson FanQuest
FanQuest is a Special Olympics and Unified Basketball Tournament at WT Woodson High School, on Saturday January 18th. Our athletes with special needs rarely get the chance to shine center court, and this is their chance.
Admission is FREE and doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with a special tailgate carnival and the first game will begin at 7:00 p.m. Come and watch our double header games from 7-7:45 p.m. and from 7:45-8:30 p.m.
5. Volunteers Needed for Science Fair
The Woodson Science Department is looking for volunteers to judge our school Science Fair. The fair will take place on Thursday, January 30th from approximately 9 a.m.- noon.
Anyone with expertise or background in Science and Engineering is welcome to come judge! Please email Allison Adams at agadams@fcps.edu if you are interested.
6. Partners for Safe Teen Driving Seminar
A Partners for Safe Teen Driving parent/teen seminar is coming up next week on Monday, February 3rd at 7:00 p.m. in the auditorium.
This is one of the state mandated programs where the parent(s) and the teen attend a 90-minute program on traffic safety and teen driving issues. Families only need to attend one of these programs during the school year the student is enrolled in classroom driver education (10th Grade).
Do not be late - you will not be admitted to the auditorium after 7pm.
Questions? Please contact David O'Hara at DGOHara@fcps.edu.
 Welcome back to Woodson, Gina D'Angelo! Gina (WTW Class of '06) is our new Administrative Assistant and joins Jackie O'Brien on our main office team. You will see her welcoming smile on your next visit to the office.
7. 2020 FCPS Gap Year Fair
FCPS School Counseling Services and Go Overseas are hosting the 9th annual FCPS Gap Year Fair on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m. This event is for high school students and parents who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences available and growing array of gap year opportunities.
The evening will begin with an informational presentation in the auditorium from 6:00-6:45 p.m. Immediately following, the program fair, with representatives from over 40 programs offering gap year opportunities, will take place in the school cafeteria from 6:45-8:30 p.m. Students are encouraged to pre-register for this event. For more information, visit USA Gap Year Fairs.
In the event of inclement weather, the snow date and location will be Friday, February 7, 2020, at George C. Marshall High School from 6:00-8:30 p.m.
8. Nominating Committee for PTSO Needed
The PTSO is looking for a volunteer (or two!) to participate in the PTSO Board nominating committee to help identify candidates to fill vacancies on next year's 2020-21 PTSO Board and standing committees.
We have a volunteer to head the nominating committee, so we’re just looking for a few additional volunteers to help out. We would love to have this committee filled by the end of December if possible. Interested or have more questions? Please email Melissa French at wptsopres@gmail.com
9. POGPOL Tip of the Week
Over the next several Fridays we will share various pieces of the Portrait of a Graduate Presentations of Learning (POGPOL) pilot that we are engaged in at Woodson.
There are five attributes of the Portrait of a Graduate. They are: Communicator, Collaborator, Ethical and Global Citizen, Creative and Critical Thinker and Goal Directed and Resilient individual.
Each week we will share information and skills related to each attribute. This week we will focus on the Collaborator.
Collaborator
- Respects divergent thinking to engage others in thoughtful discussion.
- Demonstrates the ability to work interdependently within a group to promote learning, increase productivity, and achieve common goals.
- Analyzes and constructs arguments and positions to ensure examination of a full range of viewpoints.
- Seeks and uses feedback from others to adapt ideas and persist in accomplishing difficult tasks.
10. Yearbook Needs Winter Break Photos
Over Winter Break, did you
...go somewhere new?
...do something unique or fun?
...have an interesting talk with your grandma?
Whether or not you did, we need YOUR HELP to create an even better yearbook!
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! *Note that not all pictures sent will be used.
11. Senior Class Information Page
Want more information about upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2020? Visit the Senior Class Information page on the Woodson website.
12. Woodson HS Academic Advising
Yesterday, Thursday, January 9th, Woodson HS staff began working with students on the course selection process for the 2020-2021 school year.
Each teacher will meet with students individually across January 9th (Odd Day) and January 10th (Even Day) during their normal scheduled class time to provide students with guidance on course options available next year and to provide students with their feedback of the course(s) that would be the best fit. Teacher feedback for students will be based on demonstrated work ethic in the class, assessment grades, and applicable testing. This is an important step as we strive to help students and parents navigate the course selection process.
After these advising sessions, students will meet individually with school counselors, according to the timeline below, to select their courses for the coming year. It is very important for students to choose courses carefully as changes after the new school year begins may not be possible because of class size.
Following the individual counselor and student advising meetings, counselors will print a copy of the students’ selected courses for them to take home. Students’ course selections are also viewable in SIS. We strongly recommend students to consider the teachers’ recommendations when selecting courses for the upcoming school year. If your student selects a class that was not recommended by the teacher, you will be notified and are encouraged to discuss your student’s selection with him/her.
Academic Advising Schedule
Teacher Feedback Days: January 9th and January 10th. Teachers will provide students with their suggestions and feedback for courses.
Curriculum Night and Rising Freshman Parent Night: Wednesday, January 15th from 5:00-8:00pm
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5:00-6:00pm: Breakout Session for Special Education parents in E146 (Chorus Room)
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5:00-6:00pm: Breakout Session for parents of students with 504 Plans in E156 (Orchestra Room)
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6:00-6:30pm: AP Class Information Session 1 for current ninth and tenth grade parents (Library). AP Info Sessions will include information on AP courses at Woodson and how you can help your student make the best decisions for their junior and senior years. Please choose and attend one AP Info Session.
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7:00-7:30pm: AP Class Information Session 2 for current ninth and tenth grade parents (Library). AP Info Sessions will include information on AP courses at Woodson and how you can help your student make the best decisions for their junior and senior years. Please choose and attend one AP Info Session.
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6:00-8:00pm: Electives and Curriculum Fair in BOTH Cafeterias. Stop by the department tables to talk with teachers and learn about the different classes students can take at Woodson High School and at the Academies (most academy class are for rising 10-12th graders).
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6:30-7:30pm: Teachers present on ninth grade classes; overview of graduation requirements in the Auditorium (for current 8th grade parents/guardians).
Academic Advising Schedule
Current 11th Graders (Rising 12th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: January 15th during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: January 22nd – February 7th (through US VA History classes)
Current 10th Graders (Rising 11th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: February 3rd during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: February 11th- February 27th (through Health and PE 10 classes)
Current 9th Graders (Rising 10th Graders) · Group Advising/Pre-Registration Meeting with School Counselors: February 20th during Returns
- Individual Advising with School Counselors: February 28th – March 10th (through Health and PE 9 class)
Questions? Please contact your child's school counselor.
13. 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)
Students in Mr. Hedrick's AP Government class participated in a budget simulation where they were in House and Senate committees with the task of reducing the federal deficit. Students had to compromise and vote on every decision.
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