Woodson Weekly -
March 13th
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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!
 The Woodson Wind Ensemble performing at the Kennedy Center on March 5th. Photo Cred: Art Pittman
Hello Woodson Families,
Given the most recent email from FCPS, I want to our families to know that we are all in this together. While our physical building isn’t open for the community and while we are encouraged to maintain social distance, I encourage our students and families to continue to remain connected to one another. Continue to text, talk on the phone, facetime and wave at one another from afar when you can. Do not lose those connections and relationships built through school and activities.
I encourage all our students to remain active during this time. The weather looks to be lovely over the next few weeks so get outside and walk, run, bike, skip, jump, sit, relax… just be. Take this time to unwind, breathe and literally take time to smell the flowers.
Please know that this is a pause in education, it won’t effect college and this time you gain with your family can have a positive impact in ways you never imagined. If you have left something in the building that you need, Door 1 will be open Monday from 8AM – 2PM.
In addition, if your family is in need of food resources, please visit the Fairfax Food Resources website.
If you have questions about school throughout this time off, I am around and can be reached at cefloyd@fcps.edu and 703-503-4606. Please note that this weekly email will be on hold until April unless there is something we need to send out to families.
Thank you for all your support of Woodson High School and please let us know if we can be of assistance during this time.
Sincerely,
Dr. Carlyn Floyd
In this Issue
1. Coach and Athlete of the Year
2. DECA International Conference
3. School Health Services Survey
4. School Board Student Representative
5. Mental Health First Aid
6. 2020-2021 Course Registration
7. Reserve Your Yearbook Today
8. Senior Class Information
9. FCPS Cares Program
1. Coach and Athlete of the Year Recognitions
Congratulations to the Occoquan Region Men's swim and dive coach of the year, Woodson's own Susie Hamrock.
Woodson sophomore Aiken Do was also awarded as the male athlete of the year for the Occoquan Region.
 2. DECA International Conference
A total of 226 students from 14 Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) high schools were recognized as finalists at the Virginia DECA State Leadership Conference held February 28-March 1 in Virginia Beach. These students earned the right to attend the DECA International Career Development Conference April 29-May 2 in Nashville.
DECA is a career and technical student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready. In the Commonwealth of Virginia, DECA members are enrolled in a marketing education class at their high schools.
Woodson students Grace Keyser and Melany Michel earned 1st Place for School Based Enterprise Academy Exploring SBEs.
3. 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
4. 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
5. Mental Health First Aid
Nine Woodson High students have completed Teen Mental Health First Aid training and are now certified mental health First-Aiders.
Teen Mental Health First Aid is being offered to students in the Our Minds Matter clubs in FCPS. The course offers evidence-based training that teaches teenagers the skills they need to recognize and help their friends who may be experiencing mental health or substance use problems or crises, and how to get the help of an adult quickly.
The Woodson students are the second cohort of FCPS students to be trained. Diane Ross, FCPS school psychologist, served as the instructor for the course.
6. 2020-2021 Course Registration
The last day to make changes to a students course selection for the 2020-2021 school year is May 1st. Please contact Woodson Director of Student Services, Josh Peters at fjpeters@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
7. 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!
8. 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.
9. 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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