Woodson Weekly -
March 6th
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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!
 Students visited Earth Sangha, a native plant nursery, as part of a community partnership. Matt Bright, one of the leaders of Earth Sangha, talked to the students about sowing, planting and repotting native plants.
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, March 7th - Teen Job Fair
Saturday, March 7th - FanQuest; tailgate begins 5:30pm; game at 7pm
Monday & Tuesday, March 9 & 10, 11th Grade Writing SOLs
Friday, April 3rd - Last day of 3rd Quarter
Monday-Friday, April 6th-10th - Spring Break
Monday, April 13th - Student Holiday
In this Issue
1. FanQuest this Saturday!
2. Teen Job Fair
3. SOL Writing Assessments, End of Course
4. Junior & Junior Parent Night
5. Parents! We want to hear from you!
6. Cav Cruise Design Contest
7. Service Project Needs Supplies
8. Mulch Sale
9. School Board Student Representative
10. School Health Services Survey
11. 2020-2021 Course Registration
12. Volunteers needed for AP Testing
13. Reserve Your Yearbook Today
14. Senior Class Information
15. FCPS Cares Program
1. FanQuest this Saturday!
Join us on Saturday, March 7th for FanQuest, our Special Olympics Unified Basketball Tournament at Woodson High School. Come out and watch our Unified team play Frost Middle School!
Students can show their student ID at the door to be entered into a Chipotle raffle!
5:30 pm—Doors open for a Tailgate
7:00 pm—Opening Ceremony, and Tipoff between Woodson Unified and Frost Falcons in the Red Jenkins Gymnasium.
Join us for a night of spirited fun, celebrating our Special Olympic athletes and Peers!
There will be Moon bounces, a Velcro wall, games, prizes, and a variety of performance from the Down Syndrome Cheer Squad of Nova, and more! Please wear Tie Dye.
The event is FREE! But, bring cash for the 50/50 Raffle and concessions of pizza, chick fil-a, and other snacks will be available!! Students are encouraged to bring their Student ID cards to be entered into a Chipotle Raffle!
Shirts will be for sale on the day of FanQuest as well.
2. 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.
3. 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).
 Students in Mrs. Schmauder’s Geometry Honors class play “Heads Up!” using Geometry vocabulary.
4. 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.
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. Cav Cruise Design Contest
Students can submit their masterpiece of art to be the logo design for this year's Cav Cruise Prom night. Art can be turned into Ms. Pollack by Monday, March 9th. The chosen entry will be featured during the event on June 2nd and the winning artist will receive a free ticket to Cav. Cruise.
 "Blue Jay" by Hannah Hanford displayed at Northern Virginia Community College this week as part of the Scholastic Art Award show. This ceramic work won a Silver Key award.
FCPS families, staff, students, and community members are invited to attend any of the following Family Engagement Policy open meetings to provide feedback on the draft Family Engagement Policy. Stakeholders can also participate virtually in each of these meetings by using the link and/or number below.
Family Engagement Policy Open Meeting When: March 12, 2020 (9-10 a.m.) Where: Lake Anne Elementary School Cafeteria
Family Engagement Policy Open Meeting When: March 17, 2020 (7-8 p.m.) Where: Gatehouse Café
Family Engagement Policy Open Meeting When: March 30, 2020 (7-8 p.m.) Where: West Potomac High School Auditorium
Link to join virtually
Dial-in information: 1-571-392-7650 Pin: 8210692975
Flyer for the meetings. Translated versions will be coming soon.
8. Service Project Needs Supplies
Students in Gourmet Foods class have been asked to help support a women’s prison by providing homemade cookies. Students will make the cookies during class as a service learning project.
They are tasked with making 100 dozen cookies. We need donations of supplies for the cookies from the Woodson staff and community. All supplies would need to be dropped off by Friday, March 27th for making before spring break.
Thank you for helping us to help others! #oneWoodson
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080545ADA728A7F94-womens
 Students in 10th grade Health, PE and Dr Ed participated in a presentation by Washington Regional Alcohol Program.
9. 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 Friday, March 13th for pick-up at Woodson or delivery to your home on Saturday, 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
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. 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
 Students visited Earth Sangha, a native plant nursery, as part of a community partnership. Students got to work with some of the plants and discussed what ecosystems services these native plants provide to the environment and toured their new greenhouse.
12. 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.
13. 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!
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. 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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