 Mr. Paul Adam teaching from the workshop to his Career and Technical Education students.
Important Upcoming Dates
Thursday, October 29th - PSAT/NMSQT for Juniors ONLY
Thursday, October 29th - Asynchronous Instruction for all students not taking the PSAT/NMSQT Test
Friday, October 30th - Last day of First Quarter, 2 hour early release
Monday-Tuesday, November 2nd-3rd - Student Holidays
Monday, November 9th - Underclass Pictures (see story below)
Wednesday, November 11th - Veteran's Day, 2 hour early release
Monday-Friday, November 16th-20th - Senior Portrait Dates (see story below)
Monday, November 23rd - Underclass Pictures (see story below)
Monday, November 30th - Underclass Pictures (see story below)
In this Issue
ACTION Item
1. Underclass Pictures - Sign Up
NEW News
2. Message from Dr. Floyd
3. Textbook/Supplies/Locker Item Distribution - LAST CHANCE
4. This Is My Brave - 5 WTW Students in Show
5. Summer Residential Governor's School Application Information
6. SEAL Ambassador Leaders
7. College & Career Center News
PAST News but still important
8. Non-Enrolled Student AP Exams
9. Go Paperless - Report Cards
10. FCPS Virtual College Week
11. Senior Portrait Days in November
12. NVCC Offering Select Courses to Seniors
13. Library Curbside Pickup Program
14. New Woodson Athletics Website
15. FCPS Laptop Tech Support Hours at WTW
16. Parent Technology Help Desk
17. Senior Baby Yearbook Ads
18. Order the WTW 2021 Yearbook
ACTION Item
1. Underclass Photos
Woodson will have underclass yearbook photos taken by Lifetouch on Monday November 9th, Monday November 23rd, and Monday November 30th from 8:00am until 3:30pm.
Please sign up for a time slot using this Sign Up Genius Link , and we ask that you enter the students name that shows in SIS and not a nickname or parent/guardian name.
On your scheduled date for your yearbook photo, please arrive at Woodson HS and enter the parking lot via Whitacre Road. Then proceed towards the front of the building and around the side to Entrance 5. There will be signs indicating which way to enter and staff will direct you accordingly.
We ask that everyone in the vehicle wear a mask and remain in the vehicle until a staff member motions for the student only to exit and proceed to the Health Check-in table. Once complete, a staff member will direct the student into the Aux Gym, where photos will be taken. Students will exit the building through Door 6.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Paula DiSalvo pdisalvo@fcps.edu or Dan Checkosky djcheckosky@fcps.edu.
NEW News
2. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Families:
Today marks two weeks from the end of the first quarter. Teachers are feverishly working to get grades into SIS as quickly as students are turning in assignments. Please encourage your child to get work in on time so that timely feedback can be provided prior to assessments.
We are excited to have been given the green light to do small outdoor activities with some groups of students. As we make plans, we will be in touch to invite students to campus while maintaining social distancing and health protocols. I am thrilled to be able to get our students back on campus. Please stay tuned for plans as we only found this out yesterday.
Please have a restful weekend. We love our Cavaliers and if you need anything, please reach out! cefloyd@fcps.edu.
Stay healthy, stay safe, and stay positive,
Dr. Floyd
Principal
 3. Textbooks/Supplies Locker Item Distribution -
LAST CHANCE
Please know that we will have one last textbook/supplies and locker distribution on Monday, October 19th. While we have most textbooks, some textbooks have not shipped as of today so please have your child check with their teacher before signing up. Teachers will be sharing with their classes if their class has a hard copy textbook or supplies to pick up.
At this time we will also have those items from lockers that need to be returned to students from the 2019-2020 school year. If you are not sure whether or not you have locker items a separate email will be sent individually to these students.
Schedule for Pickup
Monday October 19, 7:30-9:30am, 4-6pm
There is no sign up. Please come when you can during the timeframe listed above. Only students who have been assigned textbooks or supplies from their teachers or have locker items left from SY2019-2020 need to pick up these items.
If you have books to be returned or grabbed the wrong book feel free to return at this time too.
Parking & Building Entry
All parents / guardians / students should arrive at Woodson HS and enter the parking lot via Whitacre Road and proceed to the front of the building by Door 18 (next to auditorium). There will be staff directing you accordingly.
Students only (not parents) must enter the building via Door #18 (next to auditorium). Students will be required to answer a health questionnaire prior to entry, wear a mask and maintain social distance. Once inside the building, students will be directed to follow a specific route collecting their textbooks/supplies.
What to bring
- Empty backpack
- Card with name and student ID # clearly printed (helps with checkout process)
- Mask (students will not be permitted into the building without a mask)
Questions, please email assistant principal Paula DiSalvo at pdisalvo@fcps.edu.
4. This Is My Brave - 5 WTW Students in Show
After many months of hard work, our DC Area cast of "This Is My Brave" is taking the virtual stage and there are FIVE Woodson students in our show this weekend!
The show will broadcast this Sunday, October 18th, at 4PM ET on YouTube live. You can register to see the event here.
If you're not able to join us, please still register so that you will receive the link to watch the show on YouTube later.
"This Is My Brave" hosts storytelling performances across the United States each year, giving everyday community members a chance to stand on stage and share their personal experiences with mental illness or substance use disorders. Many are sharing stories publicly for the very first time. Cast members feel seen, understood, and less alone, and audience members learn more about and empathize with performers.
5. Summer Residential Governor’s School Application Information
Students interested in applying to the 2021 Virginia Summer Residential Governor’s (SRGS) programs must complete the academic or the visual and performing arts interest form no later than November 9, 2020. No late applications are accepted.
The academic interest form is available for the Schools for Humanities, Math/Science/Technology, Medicine/Health, Agriculture, Engineering, and Marine Science.
The visual and performing arts interest form is available for the dance, instrumental music, theatre, visual art, and vocal music programs.
Additional information about the SRGS programs, application process, and timelines are found online.
If you have any questions, please contact Lizzie Walter at ehwalter@fcps.edu or Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
6. SEAL Ambassador Leaders
Student Equity Ambassador Leader (SEALS) is a leadership program that amplifies student voice and provides an increased understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion through leadership development, projects and relevant experiences of high school students.
The goal of SEALS is to empower students to take an active role in fostering a school culture of inclusiveness and creating a welcoming and culturally responsive environment for students, families and staff. For more information on SEALS please check out the Program Overview.
Woodson’s Equity Leads chose students who are not currently in leadership roles but have the potential to share their voice with school leaders and other high school students. These are students we believe will thrive with the opportunity to connect with other students outside of Woodson.
Congratulations to sophomore, DJ Lawrence, and junior, Christopher Little on being selected to serve as Student Equity Ambassador Leaders for the 2020-2021 school year.
7. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College and Career Center is now on Twitter. Please follow us @wtwcareercenter. The weekly College & Career Center Newsletter is emailed to students and parents on Mondays. It is also saved in Naviance under Document Resources – College & Career Center News.
Upcoming Events:
- George Mason University hosts The ALCANZA College Fair each year to promote higher education opportunities to Latinx high school students in our community. ALCANZA is one of the largest college fairs in Northern Virginia. This year’s virtual ALCANZA will be on October 22, 2020. For more information and to register, please visit: https://events.admissions.gmu.edu/alcanza/
- This year, FCPS is holding a Virtual College Week October 19-23 instead of the traditional College Fair and College Night activities. This event will feature two live virtual sessions each evening starting at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. During these sessions, FCPS students and families will be provided an opportunity to meet virtually with subject-matter experts and ask questions about college admissions, standardized testing, financial aid, and postsecondary planning. Advance registration is required. You will receive a unique access link 24 hours before the event(s) that you register to attend.
- Parents of high school seniors—did you know that the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is now open? College Access Fairfax is here to help! Parents are encouraged to work with their students to complete the FAFSA as early as possible and definitely before March 1, 2021, as you prepare for your child to begin college in the fall of 2021. Parents and students should start by creating an FSA ID and then begin the FAFSA. Also, thanks to our partners at College Access Fairfax, there are a variety of virtual workshops available to help you plan and prepare:
- Scholarship 101: October 17 at 10 a.m.
- FAFSA Line-by-Line: October 24 at 10 a.m.
Families may find more information and register for these presentations on the Calendar page of the College Access Fairfax website. Registration is required and closes 24 hours before the workshop. Space is limited. If you are unable to attend a workshop, you can visit the College Access Fairfax website to view the PowerPoint presentation for these and other programs on the Workshop Description page. Recordings of each of the workshops will be available soon. College Access Fairfax is also available for virtual one-on-one help to complete the FAFSA. Interested families should email appointments@collegeaccessfairfax.org to make an appointment. It’s never too early to start learning about how to pay for college.
 Mr. Kevin Wright teaching virtually from his classroom at Woodson HS.
PAST News - Still Important
8. Non-Enrolled Student AP Exams
Woodson HS offers AP tests for non-enrolled students based on seat availability/testing room capacity for AP courses currently offered at Woodson High School.
For exams with limited seats/capacity, non-enrolled students will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.
Any student may register for and take any AP examination. Those taking an examination on an independent study basis must pay for the examination. To register to take the AP examinations as a non-enrolled student, please complete this Exam Order Form. Submit the completed form along with $95 per exam to Mrs. Glover at Woodson HS. The deadline to register for AP exams is Friday, October 30th.
For more information on AP courses and exams, please visit the AP FAQs web page. Please contact Student Testing Coordinator Kathleen Guinee, kpguinee@fcps.edu with questions.
9. Go Paperless - Report Cards
Parents and/or guardians can now opt to “Go Paperless” in ParentVUE and receive only online report cards.
This will not impact any other mailings from FCPS other than the report cards for secondary students and progress reports for ES students.
To take advantage of the paperless options, BOTH parents and/or guardians will need to log into ParentVUE, then go to “My Account” and select "Go Paperless." All parents who live with the student and share the same address must have a SIS ParentVUE account and must select the paperless option to prevent mailing of the printed report cards.
The “Go Paperless” option will apply to all their associated students, no matter what school level.
10. FCPS Virtual College Week Set for October 19-23
This year, FCPS is holding a Virtual College Week October 19-23 instead of the traditional College Fair and College Night activities. Students and their parents may participate in one or all of several live virtual sessions. Participants will learn about the current college admissions process and how to be better prepared for the next chapter of their educational journey.
Advance registration is required. You will receive a unique access link 24 hours before the event(s) that you register to attend.
11. Senior Portrait Days in November
Lifetouch Class of 2021 Additional Senior Portrait Days Available 11/16/20 - 11/20/20
Lifetouch has added additional Senior Portrait Days for students in the Woodson Class of 2021 for the week of November 16-20.
Appointment times will not open for registration until 2 weeks prior to the first appointment time on November 16th (registration will open on Monday November 2nd. Each individual student must log in to schedule and then confirm their own appointment.
Lifetouch will be sending those seniors who have not yet taken their senior portraits a new appointment card. The appointment card will have a unique code assigned to each student and directs them to prestigeportraits.com to schedule and then confirm the appointment selected. If you do not receive an appointment card by 2 weeks out from the first scheduled date, lost your appointment card or have questions, please call Lifetouch at 1-800-445-1189.
For detailed Senior Portrait Day information such as what to wear and where to enter the building, visit the Senior Class Information Page.
 Mr. Lonnie Bickel teaching music theory and guitar virtually from his classroom at Woodson HS.
12. Northern Virginia Community College Offering Select Courses to FCPS Seniors
This fall, Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) will offer select college courses at a third of the cost to Fairfax County high school seniors. Courses are eight weeks in length and will begin October 20. Students must meet placement requirements and understand there may be textbooks or other material fees associated with courses. Since these classes are all online, classes will not meet in real time. Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
The online courses are not intended to replace any 2020-21 classes for which students are already registered at their high school. The program provides an accelerated opportunity to earn transferable, college-only credits.
Details about the Online Early College Program are available online.
13. Library Curbside Pickup Program
The Library Curbside Pickup Program is up and running! Students can pickup print books from the Woodson Library.
Students who place a hold on an available book by Friday at noon can pick up that book on the following Monday between 10 am and 2 pm from a cart outside of the main entrance or just inside of Door 1. Students may place up to five (5) holds.
Books will be checked out to the student for three weeks and then students can return books on Mondays between 10 am and 2 pm on the return book cart outside the main entrance.
Students! Use your FCPSSchools.net account to go to our Woodson Virtual Library site to learn how to place a hold.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Linski at mllinski@fcps.edu or Mrs. Anderson at msanderson@fcps.edu.
14. New Woodson Athletics Website
Visit the NEW Woodson Athletics Website at www.wtwoodsonsports.com
We will no longer be using our current .org website. Please remember to update your bookmarks and favorite pages, so you can continue to stay up to date with Woodson Athletics and Activities. See you all there!
15. Laptop Tech Support Hours
If parents or students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, the following must be completed:
- Submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal,
- Schedule an appointment to come on-site, and
- Complete a health screening questionnaire prior to arriving.
Our onsite laptop tech support hours by appointment only are:
Monday - 1:30 - 3:00 pm and 5:00-7:30 pm
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 am - 12 pm and 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am - 12 pm
Thank you,
W.T Woodson HS Tech Support Team
16. Parent Technology Help Desk
To support families who are working with their children during distance learning, FCPS launched a new Parent Technology Help Desk. The number is 1-833-921-3277 (833-921-FCPS). It will be answered by staff 7 a.m.to 11 p.m., seven days a week. If the help desk is unable to solve the issue on the phone with the parent or guardian, they will enter a ticket on the parent’s behalf and the request for help will be transferred to the appropriate FCPS team.
Parents or guardians who need help in a language other than English should let help desk staff know, and a interpreter will join them on the line. (FCPS also has existing parent information phone lines, available in eight different languages, that can assist with general questions about FCPS.)
FCPS has also set up an online portal to allow older students and parents and guardians to request technology help directly.
Get more information about the new Parent Technology Help Desk.
17. Senior Baby Ads for Yearbook
Looking for a personalized, memorable way to recognize your graduating senior? Want to capture memories with the friends you’ve made for a lifetime? Looking for a fun way to recognize your teammates or club members?
Parents, siblings, relatives, teachers, coaches, and friends of Woodson’s graduating Class of 2021 have an opportunity to purchase ad space in the 2021 edition of the yearbook!
There are many ad sizes available at various price points. Orders are being accepted now, and all ad space is sold on a first-come, first-served basis. So place your order early to reserve ad space for your graduating senior!
Visit www.YearbookOrderCenter.com and enter job number 5278. Choose “Buy a Yearbook Ad” to begin the process.
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18. Order the 2021 WTW Yearbook!
The WTW yearbook is ready for orders!
I can’t imagine a more significant time to purchase a relic of history and to celebrate our Woodson Cavaliers!
To purchase a yearbook or to make an adorable ad for your graduating senior, go to https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/ and type in the code 5278. You can create an ad, buy a yearbook, or submit photos all in one place!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
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)
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