Woodson Weekly -
June 5th
|
Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information from Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
 Teachers and staff celebrate the Class of 2020 this week as they picked up their diplomas, caps and gowns.
In this Issue
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Yearbook Distribution!
3. Congratulations, WTW Retirees
4. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to WTW Next Year?
5. Career Center Volunteers Needed
6. Woodson Minds Matter Virtual Meetings
7. This is My Brave Auditions
8. 30 Minute Consultation with a FCPS Clinician
9. Fourth Quarter & End of Year
10. New NOVA Jump Start Opportunity
12. FAQs About Refunds and Fees
13. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Families!
This week has surely been an emotional roller coaster. We said goodbye to our Seniors in round 1 of our Senior activities. Please be sure to read the last eNotify that we sent on Thursday, June 4th. In this message is the sign up for slots for the professional Graduation Photo Op on Thursday and Friday, June 11 and 12. We are excited to see the Seniors one last time!
In addition, Seniors, please make sure you have completed your Class of 2020 Graduation and Celebration video slide! You have until Friday, June 12 to complete this and the system is now working.
While we are celebrating our seniors and our retirees, we must also handle the anger, sadness and dismay that we have seen in our country. Woodson staff stand as a united group of educators to acknowledge the events that have transpired portraying the anger and hurt that exists in our country. Racism and hate have no place at Woodson and our schools are places that strive towards inclusiveness and compassion for all, while providing hope for the future. To our Black and African American families and community members, we echo the words of our Superintendent, Dr. Brabrand as he shared with FCPS staff yesterday, “We see you, we believe in you, and we stand with you.”
Please know that we have made a commitment to bring awareness to social and emotional issues within our buildings through an equity lens. All FCPS schools have an equity team who partners with the Principal to ensure staff have the tools to recognize and take action on inequities within our buildings. We have all participated in professional learning on equitable and culturally responsive practices and are committed to furthering our learning in order to address the topics of racism and equity with our students and with each other.
We cannot sit silently. We have all worked together to create classrooms and spaces where all are welcome and seen. In our classrooms, and within our school community, we will continue to learn about, value, and embrace each other’s differences while working to change the conditions that allow injustice. Please know that we are here for you and stand with our Black and African American community. It is the diversity of our community members who make Woodson a wonderfully unique place to live, work, learn and grow.
For additional resources, please consider the following:
We will be sending a message to our students soon to allow their voice to be heard. Please encourage your son / daughter(s) to contribute to the conversation. Our staff have a couple of events planned to help process these events as well.
We are here for our community and we recognize that everyone may be impacted by these recent events differently. Please reach out to an administrator, school counselor, teacher, or clinical staff with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dr. Floyd
 2. Yearbook Distribution!
Great news, Woodson! We have a distribution date for the yearbook!
It’s not as early as we’d like, but it’s not as late as some schools have to accept! As many of you know, the printing plant in Kansas was closed for six weeks due to COVID 19. The plant is up and running again but at reduced capacity in accordance with local health department rules.
So mark your calendars: Yearbook distribution is Thursday, July 23, rain or shine!
Details of how the distribution will work will be forthcoming as soon as possible. We will follow all requirements set forth by the health department and FCPS for a safe distribution.
If you are moving from the area before July 23, please contact Beth Koby, yearbook adviser, to discuss how we can get your book to you. ewkoby@fcps.edu
There are only150 books remaining for sale! The price is now $90. Act now before they’re gone!
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/5278
Not sure if you ordered a book already? Contact Beth Koby, yearbook adviser, at ewkoby@fcps.edu
Can’t wait till July 23? Get a sneak peek at the whole book!
Our PlusOne app for iPhone and Android makes a digital version of the yearbook available to all students and families who purchased the printed version. The Plus One App is now LIVE.
https://yearbookdiscoveries.com/plus-one-app/
3. Congratulations, WTW Retirees
Congratulations and thank you for your service to our students at Woodson HS!
- Marianne Busman, Safety & Security Assistant
- Tim Evans, Social Studies Teacher
- Laura Ford, American Sign Language Teacher
- Donna Head, Fine Arts Teacher
- Margaret Herndon, English Teacher
- Kathie Ishii, Career Center Specialist
- Jae Lee, Custodian
- Susan Mull, Social Studies Teacher
- Kathy Thompson, Performing Arts Teacher
- Josephine Trebing, Science Teacher
- David Williamson, Mathematics Teacher
May this next chapter of life bring you endless time to do the things you love!
4. Underclass Students - Will You Be Returning to WTW Next Year?
If you will not be attending Woodson High School this fall, please let Woodson Student Services know now. Please click here and fill out this form.
Student Services will make sure all transcripts and records are forwarded to your child’s new school so his/her file is complete. If you have any questions, please contact Woodson registrar Christine Lieb-Mosley at 703-503-4622 or cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
5. Career Center Volunteers Needed
The WTW College and Career Center is recruiting parent volunteers for the 20-21 school year.
Rising 9th grade parents and rising sophomore parents are especially welcome and will benefit the most from this opportunity.
Learn about the college application process from college representatives who visit during your volunteer shift, and help make information learned available to the people who need it.
Learn more about the opportunity and register at https://tinyurl.com/WTW-CC-20-21.
6. Woodson Minds Matter Virtual Meetings
Join the virtual meetings of Woodson Minds Matter every Wednesday from 2-3pm EST on BBCU! Woodson Minds Matter is open to anyone who attends Woodson.
To join or for more information, wtwmindsmatter@gmail.com.
7. This is My Brave Auditions
Auditions for This is My Brave have been extended through the end of August. Fairfax County is seeking storytellers who are high school students with a 5-minute story to share about Teen Mental Health via poetry, original music, comedy, essay or other artistic expression. Storytelling saves lives.
For more information, email erin.gallagher@thisismybrave.org or visit
https://thisismybrave.org/auditions/.
8. 30 Minute Consultation with a FCPS Clinician
Any FCPS parent may schedule a 30-minute phone consultation with a school psychologist or school social worker, for either themselves or their middle or high school student.
This consultation provides an opportunity for parents to receive guidance on how to support their child’s emotional well-being during their time away from school. Student consultations will provide support and strategies to students who may be experiencing difficulties with anxiety, mood, behavior, or peer or family interactions during this unprecedented and challenging time. Information about community resources will also be made available. Parents can schedule a phone consultation online.
This service is not intended for mental health emergencies. If an emergency is suspected or indicated, please call 911. Additionally, students and families can access mental health support online if there is a crisis of emergency during the time of the closure.
9. Fourth Quarter & End of Year
Providing Feedback to Students/Parents and Monitoring Progress: Teachers should provide feedback such as comments on quality of work and guidance for improvement.
- Assignment “marks” will be entered into the gradebook and will be: Proficient, Attempted, Not Attempted
- This data will be considered to positively influence the final course grade
- Students and families will be able to see “marks” in SIS, though weekly emails will not be sent since there will not be a Qtr 4 grade
Calculating Final Grades
Final Exams: There will be no final exam and/or culminating activity included as part of the final course grade calculation this year.
Year-Long Courses - Calculating Final Grade
- Teachers have the discretion of raising a student's final grade by one grade distribution (B to B+), based on demonstrated proficiency of Qtr 4 learning.
- A student’s final grade will be the highest of the following:
- Avg of Qtrs 1, 2, & 3
- Avg of (Qtrs 1, 2, & 3) plus 1 grade distribution increase consideration
- 1st Semester Grade
- 1st Semester Grade plus 1 grade distribution increase consideration
- Quality Points as per FCPS Grading and Reporting
Current Semester Courses - Calculating Final Grade
- Schools/teachers have the discretion of raising a student's final grade by two grade distributions (B to A-), based on demonstrated proficiency of Qtr 4 learning.
- A student’s final grade will be the highest of the following:
- Qtr 3 Average
- Qtr 3 Average (w/up to a two grade distribution increase consideration).
Last Day of School
The last day of school for all students (except seniors) is Friday, June 12.
Summer Courses
Additional summer offerings and support through FCPS summer learning programming are being discussed and will be shared as soon as available pending developments with the state-wide closure of schools.
10. New NOVA JumpStart Opportunity
NOVA announced the launch of JumpStart, a new opportunity for current and rising seniors to take up to two, tuition-free online college courses this summer. NOVA has identified a specific set of courses available through this initiative, including courses for NOVA degree requirements that are also highly transferable credits to four-year institutions as well as coursework in cloud computing through a collaboration with Amazon Web Services.
FCPS is excited to partner with NOVA on this opportunity and will share more information for students and families as additional details about qualifications and registration emerge.
11. FAQs About Refunds and Fees
Question: What is the status of refunds for fees paid for various activities that are not going to happen due to the pandemic?
Answer:
- Teachers, sponsors, and supervising administrators have been working with vendors and travel companies.
- Refunds for field trips are issued only if the vendor/travel company is providing refunds. Refunds are prorated based on the amount given by the vendor/travel company.
- Travel companies and vendors may just issue a credit to the student’s name on the reservation for a postponed field trip.
- We will issue a refund for a field trip once the vendor or travel company returns the money to Woodson High School. This is based on the amount / percentage refunded.
- Class fees will be refunded at the end of the year as usual based on what is not used on consumables in the class.
- These will typically be issued through the credit card on file in MySchoolBucks.
Question: Can students get a refund on his parking fee?
Answer: Yes. If you paid the full amount you will receive $50 (1/4 of the year). A check will be sent to your house from FCPS. They are currently working on this process, and it will take some time. The school does not have any control over this process.
12. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
If you would like to request a refund of money on your student's MySchoolBucks lunch account or transfer the funds between students' accounts, please complete the following instructions.
Requesting a transfer of funds between my students' accounts
Meal account transfers can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu:
Transfer FROM: Transfer TO:
- Student Name 1. Student Name
- FCPS Student ID # 2. FCPS Student ID #
- School Name 3. School Name
Requesting a refund for my student's meal account
Meal account refunds can be requested by e-mailing the following information to mealaccountrefund@fcps.edu
- Student Name
- Student ID # (listed on the student's schedule)
- School Name
- Parent Name
- Street Address
- City, State and Zip code
- Phone #
Allow 4-6 weeks for transfers and refunds to be completed due to required audit documentation processing.
For full information regarding student lunch accounts, visit https://www.fcps.edu/node/31166.
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)
|
