Woodson Weekly -
February 14th
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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!
 After a full year of deployment in Afghanistan, Col. Jack Sine returned home this week to the absolute delight and surprise of his 3 daughters. Welcome home and thank you for your service, Col. Sine!
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, February 17th - President's Day Holiday
Tuesday, March 3rd - Student Holiday
Friday, April 3rd - End of 3rd Quarter
Monday-Friday, April 6th-10th - Spring Break
Monday, April 13th - Student Holiday
In this Issue
1. P.S. I Love You Day
2. No Outside Food Deliveries
3. International Night
4. U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Night
5. Woodson's Got Talent
6. Teen Job Fair
7. Scholastic Writing Award
8. Portrait of a Graduate
9. 2020-2021 Course Registration
10. To our Military Families
11. Volunteers Needed for AP Testing
12. Yearbook needs family and pet pictures
13. Is your child interested in the arts?
14. Reserve Your Yearbook
15. Senior Class Information Page
16. Woodson HS Academic Advising
17. FCPS Cares
1. P.S. I Love You Day
The goal of P.S. I Love You Day is to promote mental health awareness through positivity. Today, we celebrated P.S. I Love You Day by decorating the school hallways and wearing purple to foster kindness and a welcoming environment.
Purple wristbands were distributed during lunches, and many students wore long-sleeved P.S. I Love You shirts that were sold throughout last week.
Be sure to follow the P.S. I Love You Day twitter @PSILoveYouDay1!
2. No Outside Food Deliveries
No commercial food deliveries can be made to Woodson students during the school day. This includes deliveries from local restaurants and delivery services like Uber Eats and Grubhub. If food is delivered, the student cannot pick it up until dismissal.
If your child forgets his/her lunch, food may be dropped off by a family member to Woodson's Main Office for student pickup.
3. International Night
Woodson's For the Culture Club will be hosting the second annual International Night on Friday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m. in the Woodson Auditorium.
This night is dedicated to celebrating the diverse backgrounds and culture of all Woodson students and family members. We encourage parents to become involved in the night by providing International food for the potluck, which will begin at 5:30 p.m. in Café A and B. Bring a friend, family member, or your neighbor. Other opportunities for participation include performing traditional dance or song, or wearing traditional attire in the fashion show.
We would love for the Cavalier community to be more involved in this event as it promotes cultural appreciation, acceptance and an opportunity to learn more about the world around us.
Finally, if any senior students are in need of volunteer hours, the Culture Club's sponsors Ms. Adams and Ms. Black would provide service hours for the time spent in making decorations after school. If there are any questions feel free to contact us at wtwforthecultureclub@gmail.com.
 Woodson's Deaf Academic Bowl team is competing at Gallaudet. Pictured with the team is Gallaudet president, Bobbi Cordano. Good luck, Woodson!
4. U.S. Service Academy and ROTC Information Night
On Tuesday, February 25th at 7:00 p.m. in the WTW Auditorium. Students interested in serving as officers in the U.S. Armed Forces will want to attend this information session.
WTW joins Fairfax, Oakton, and Madison High Schools to provide this informative evening. Representatives from each U.S. Service Academy, ROTC branch training programs, and a Congressional Office will present core information on their program. Representatives will be available after the presentation to provide individual information and materials.
Although valuable for all high school students and families, this program is especially important for Juniors because the application process begins the spring of the Junior year.
5. Woodson's Got Talent
Woodson’s Got Talent will take pace on Wednesday, February 26th from 6-8 p.m. in Cav Hall. All proceeds will benefit Woodson's Class of 2020.
6. Teen Job Fair
You are invited to attend the 2020 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Resume Building Workshops. First jobs are important and these events help connect teens and employers face to face and prepare our youth for the workforce.
These events will focus on student job seekers (approximately ages 16 to 18) looking for full time employment, after-school employment, seasonal positions, internship opportunities, or volunteer experiences. It is open to all teens in Fairfax County looking for employment or wanting tips to build their resume. Volunteer opportunities and resume building workshops will be available for younger students looking to begin to build their resume.
Businesses and organizations have the opportunity to showcase their companies, brand their business in the local community, and advertise the positions they have available. It does not cost to participate.
During our previous job fairs, over 2000 Fairfax County teenagers and 120 employers attended all events combined. These job fairs provided hundreds of teenagers the opportunity to get in front of employers and for employers and volunteer organizations to find talented, driven Fairfax County students to fill their positions.
Saturday, March 7th - 10 am to 12 pm Woodson High School Co-sponsored by Supervisor Pat Herrity, Supervisor Dalia Palchik, Supervisor James Walkinshaw, Woodson High School and Central Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.
 Students in Ms. Jayne Matricardi-Burke's studio art class.
7. Scholastic Writing Award
Woodson Freshman Srivaishnavi Kommireddy was awarded an Honorable Mention in the 2020 Regional Scholastic Writing Awards competition. Her writing was honored in the category of humor.
The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, presented by the Alliance for Young Artists and Writers, is the largest, longest-running recognition program of its kind in the United States. Writing categories include critical essay, dramatic script, flash fiction, humor, journalism, novel writing, personal essay and memoir, poetry, science fiction and fantasy, short story, and writing portfolio. More information about the Scholastic Awards is available online.
8. Portrait of a Graduate
Second semester is in full swing with teachers preparing students for our end of the year culminating activities. During the first semester, our staff focused on teaching Portrait of a Graduate (POG) skills to all of our students. Those skills or attributes have been highlighted in the previous Woodson Weekly newsletters.
To provide an avenue for students to share their growth in these skills all students 9-11 grade will be preparing a Presentation of Learning (POL). These presentations will take place during the first week in June. Teachers will be assisting students with the specific details of this presentation during 3rd quarter primarily during return periods.
As we move through this process more details will be relayed through our Woodson Weekly newsletter to keep you up-to-date.
Please view this brief video highlighting why we as a county are focusing on the POG skills for all students.
 Congratulations to our Boys Swim Team! Occoquan Regional Champions!
9. 2020-2021 Course Registration
We are currently meeting with students to schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions or concerns about your student’s course selections, please contact your student’s counselor. Opportunities for course changes will be limited next year. Changes to the course selections will be no later than Friday, May 1st.
The third quarter of the academic year can be an exciting yet stressful time. Some students become fatigued with the routines of school, classwork, and homework. If your student struggled in the first semester and you are concerned about his / her academic progress, please communicate with your student’s teacher. If you would like to set up a parent teacher conference with the counselor, please reach out to them as well.
10. 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!
11. Volunteers needed for AP Testing
Woodson’s Student Services Department is in search of parent volunteers for this year’s AP testing. This is another great opportunity to volunteer during the school day! Training will be provided.
AP exams will take place from May 4th – May 15th. There are two test sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Morning test sessions require proctors to be present from 7:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (approximately). Afternoon test sessions require proctors to be present from 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (approximately).
Please contact Kathleen Guinee, Assessment Coach, at kpguinee@fcps.edu or 703-503-4805 if you are able to volunteer to proctor. As always, we greatly appreciate the support from our PTSO! Thank you!
12. Yearbook needs family and pet pictures
Do you have siblings at Woodson? Are you, perhaps, a twin? We’d love pictures and stories about your Woodson siblings!
Do you have a pet? We’d love pictures of our Woodson students with their pets. We like dogs and cats, of course, but we’d be excited to see some of your more unusual pets too. Pictured above is Woodson sophomore Nina and her kitty, George.
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!
Contact Beth Koby, yearbook adviser, if you have problems. ewkoby@fcps.edu
13. Is your child interested in the Arts?
14. Reserve Your Yearbook Today!
It’s almost halfway through the year! Have you reserved your student’s yearbook yet?
Last year’s book sold out! Order now so they won’t be disappointed.
Go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
Prices will go up soon!
15. 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.
16. Woodson HS Academic Advising
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.
17. 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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