Woodson Weekly -
February 28th
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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!
 International Night was a huge success! Thank you!
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, March 3rd - Student Holiday
Friday, April 3rd - Last day of 3rd Quarter
Monday-Friday, April 6th-10th - Spring Break
Monday, April 13th - Student Holiday
In this Issue
1. AP Exam Conflicts
2. SOL Writing Assessments, End of Course
3. Teen Job Fair
4. Drama Students Sew Patches for Baby Kangaroos
5. Parents! We want to hear from you!
6. Junior & Junior Parent Night
7. All-Virginia Honors Band and Orchestra
8. Environmental Outreach to Mantua ES
9. Speech Super Regionals Results
10. School Board Student Representative
11. Mulch Sale
12. School Health Services Survey
13. Volunteers Still Needed for AP Testing
14. 2020-2021 Course Registration
15. Is your child interested in the arts?
16. Reserve Your Yearbook
17. Senior Class Information Page
18. Woodson HS Academic Advising
19. FCPS Cares
1. AP Exam Conflicts
Any student who has a conflict with the AP Exam schedule must complete a form to request late testing. The form is available from AP teachers and Student Services.
The completed form and payment (if required) is due to Mrs. Graybill in Student Services no later than Friday, March 6th.
AP Exam dates can be found on the College Board website: https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/courses/exam-dates-and-fees
2. SOL Writing Assessments, End-of Course
Students enrolled in English 11 will be taking the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course English Writing Test on two days between March 5 and March 10, 2020.
The test has two components: multiple choice response and a short paper response. In order to obtain a score, students must complete both components. Students are required to use their FCPSOn laptops for online testing. Personal devices may not be used.
Please remind your student to perform regular Health Checks on the laptop to ensure that the laptop is prepared and up-to-date. Students need to bring their fully-charged FCPSOn laptop to school for testing. If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact your child’s school counselor or Woodson’s Assessment Coach, Kathleen Guinee (kpguinee@fcps.edu).
3. Teen Job Fair
On Saturday, March 7th, you are invited to attend the 2020 Fairfax County Teen Job Fairs and Resume Building Workshops from 10 am to 12 pm at Woodson HS.
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.
 4. Drama Students Sew Pouches for Baby Kangaroos
After Woodson theatre tech students heard about the wildfires in Australia, they wanted to help. They've been collecting scrap fabric and are sewing "joey pouches" for baby kangaroos who've lost their parents. Watch the story Channel 4 News reported on our project.
5. Parents! We want to hear from you!
Parents! We want your input on Return periods. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by Wednesday, March 11th.
Students and staff will have a survey to complete in returns over the next two weeks. Thank you!
6. Junior & Junior Parent Night
On Wednesday, March 11th at 7 p.m. in the Auditorium, all Juniors and their parents are encouraged to attend our Junior & Junior Parent Night.
Get helpful hints for your spring break college visits and discover what you need to know to make your post-secondary research and next steps easier and productive.
For more information, please contact College and Career Specialist, Kathie Ishii at kaishii@fcps.edu.
7. All-Virginia Honors Band and Orchestra
Congratulations to the four Woodson band and three orchestra students that were selected by audition to perform with the 2020 All-Virginia Band and All Virginia Orchestra. They competed against the best players from across the Commonwealth and were selected only after a rigorous audition last weekend at JMU.
This is quite an accomplishment and a huge honor for these students. It represents years of hard work and study on their part and we are proud of their selection!
Natalie Tidd - flute, Sam Park – alto saxophone, Jeremy Swack -baritone saxophone, Thomas Eskelsen - trumpet, Anna Paek – violin, Skyler Ryu – violin, Nicholas Brenner – cello.
 8. Environmental Outreach to Mantua ES
20 Woodson students from Environmental Club, Science National Honor Society and leadership went to Mantua to do science and environmental outreach. 50 Mantua students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning experiences including VR, watershed studies and hydroponics.
The high school students designed and implemented these activities with a focus on environmental sustainability.
9. Speech Super Regional Results
Congratulations to Woodson's Speech Team for their performance at the Super Regionals this past Wednesday evening.
Alex Cooper: 1st place in Impromptu Speaking
Farooq Khan: 4th place in Poetry
Ethan Lee: 5th Place in Extemporaneous Speaking
Also, last Saturday was the Debate Regional Tournament where Ethan placed 2nd in Lincoln Douglas Debate.
Alex will be moving on to the State Tournament at the end of the month.
10. School Board Student Representative
Each year, in accordance with FCPS Policy 1802, FCPS students have the opportunity to apply for the position of the student representative to the School Board. The student representative is not a member of the School Board but serves in a nonvoting, advisory capacity, representing the interests of the students of Fairfax County Public Schools. Students who are currently in grades 9, 10, and 11 are eligible to apply, and they do not need to be current members of the Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SAC).
Applications are due Tuesday, March 24th. The application and related details can be found at https://www.fcps.edu/blog/application-2020-student-representative-school-board
11. Mulch Sale
The annual Woodson Mulch Sale has arrived. Freshen up your flower beds and support the Woodson High School Leadership Class at the same time. The Leadership Class is once again offering high quality shredded hardwood mulch for purchase. Orders for 3-cubic foot bags of mulch must be received by March 13 for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on March 21. When placing an order for 15 or more bags, delivery is an option. All mulch will be delivered on Saturday, March 21 beginning at 8:30 AM. The proceeds benefit the Woodson High School Leadership Class and support its activities. For more details or for an order form, please check out our web link.
This year you can also order and pay on-line at MySchoolBucks. Browse all items and select the Mulch Sale Fundraiser.
Need more info? Send an email to DJSchaefer@fcps.edu
12. School Health Services Survey
The Fairfax County Health Department (FCHD) employs school health aides and public health nurses who provide school health services to the students in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS). To determine the quality of these services, a survey has been developed by the FCHD to be shared with all parents or guardians and school staff members who interact with the school health rooms.
Electronic versions of the survey forms may be accessed at:
School Health Services Survey – Parents 2020: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9VWCJ6
School Health Services Survey-Parents 2020 (Spanish): https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K7KGXTS
 Congratulations to Joey (l) who placed 5th in the state, Coach McCarthy, and Anthony (r) who won the Virginia State Championship in wrestling.
13. Volunteers still 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 6th – May 17th. 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).
Thank you to all who have already volunteered. Below is a list of tests for which we are still in need of proctors. 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!
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TEST
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DATE
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TIME
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# of Proctors
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AP US Government
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Monday, May 4
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AM
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2
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AP English Literature
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Wednesday, May 6
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AM
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1
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AP Chemistry
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Thursday, May 7
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AM
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1
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AP US History
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Friday, May 8
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AM
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1
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AP Biology
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Monday, May 11
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AM
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1
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AP Psychology
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Tuesday, May 12
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PM
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1
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AP English Language
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Wednesday, May 13
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AM
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1
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AP French
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Friday, May 15
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AM
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1
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Congratulations to the Boys Swim and Dive team! Virginia State 6A Champions for the first time since 1993
14. 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.
15. Is your child interested in the Arts?
16. 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!
17. 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.
18. Woodson HS Academic Advising
Academic Advising Schedule
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.
19. 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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