 A beautiful full rainbow last Friday evening over the field.
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
Friday, October 30th - Fall Senior Parade (see story below)
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. AP Opt-Out Forms due TODAY
2. Underclass Pictures - Sign Up
3. Go Paperless by November 6th - Report Cards
NEW News
4. Message from Dr. Floyd
5. WTW Fall Senior Parade
6. WTW Leadership Virtual Costume Contest
7. WTW Leadership Fall Grams
8. WTW Staff Present at MERC Conference on Equity
9. Congratulations, Susie Hamrock!
10. College & Career Center News
11. Safely Dispose of Unused or Expired Medications
PAST News but still important
12. Non-Enrolled Student AP Exams
13. Summer Residential Governor's School Application Information
14. Senior Portrait Days in November
15. Library Curbside Pickup Program
16. FCPS Laptop Tech Support Hours at WTW
17. Parent Technology Help Desk
18. Senior Baby Yearbook Ads
19. Order the WTW 2021 Yearbook
ACTION Items
1. AP Opt-Out Forms Due TODAY!
FCPS encourages all students to take AP tests for courses in which they are enrolled. However, students will have the opportunity to opt-out of the test(s) by filling out an Opt-Out form. The report of student’s previous tests and current AP course enrollment was mailed last week to assist in the decision-making process. AP students must make Opt-Out decisions by today, Friday, October 23rd. Parents will be billed in December 2020 for tests that exceed the six FCPS funded tests.
To return the completed form, please scan and email to Mrs. Glover (DAGlover@fcps.edu) in Woodson’s Student Services Office. The completed form may also be dropped off in the Student Services Office.
If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Guinee (kpguinee@fcps.edu).
2. 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.
3. 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. This selection must be made prior to Friday, November 6th.
NEW News
4. Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Cavalier Families:
Next week is the last week of the 1st quarter!
Parents, this is the time to review your child’s grades in SIS. I’m hearing concerning reports that a large number of students are not engaging in class. Please know that we have an unusually large number of students who log on to class and then disappear. Teachers do a number of quick, non-content related check ins during class and the lack of responses indicates a lack of participation.
If you have any ideas on helping students engage in online class please let me know!
Thursday, October 29th is PSAT day across Fairfax County Public Schools. This is an opportunity for our juniors to take the standardized test. As such, all of our staff members will be helping to proctor this test and therefore synchronous learning will be canceled for the day. Students will engage in asynchronous assignments and activities.
Please know that Friday, October 30th is the last day of the quarter and therefore some teachers may be allowing students to make up work that day in an asynchronous fashion versus holding classes synchronously. Please check your individual class sites for more information.
FCPS School Board is discussing the return of our general education students this winter. While this will be a positive means to increase connections, families (including teachers) may make a decision that is different than your choice. Please remember these are personal decisions and we must respect one another’s choices. While we do not have to agree on this issue, we must agree to get along.
Enjoy the fall weather this weekend, while socially distant. Seniors… we have a fun event for you on campus next Friday… see below!
Stay safe, stay healthy and stay connected, Cavs!
Dr. Floyd
Principal
5. WTW Fall Senior Parade
Woodson Seniors! Mark your calendars for Friday, October 30th from 3:15 to 5:15 PM. We will celebrate YOU with a Fall Senior Parade through the school parking lot.
We encourage you to dress up in a costume and/or decorate your car. Bikers and walkers are also welcome through the parade route.
There will be several checkpoints along the parade route where you will receive treats (candy) from your current and former teachers and staff. There will also be an opportunity for students to take pictures (following the CDC social distance and mask guidelines) at the football stadium, by the rock at door 2, and finally at the softball stadium.
More information regarding the parade route will be available early next week through students' fcpsschools.net accounts. Please use the Sign-up Genius link to indicate your time slot for the parade. If you have any questions, please email Dr. George Hewan at gkhewan@fcps.edu.
6. WTW Leadership Virtual Costume Contest
Hey Cavs! Despite online school, leadership wants your help in making this Halloween extra special. We are hosting a virtual costume contest!
Take a picture in your costume and submit it to the Google Form for a chance to win some Woodson swag!
Use the link bit.ly/wtwcostumecontest to submit your picture on Halloween (before 11:59 pm); you must use an FCPS account to access it. Look for a new link for voting to open on Monday, November 2nd so you can decide who you think had the best costume this Halloween.
We are looking forward to seeing all of your amazing costumes. Happy Halloween!
7. WTW Leadership Fall Grams
The Woodson Leadership class will be selling Fall Grams now through Thursday, November 5th.
Fall Grams are a great way to reach out to friends that you don't get to see much right now and let them know you're thinking about them. Fall Grams contain candy and a personal note to the recipient.
You can purchase a 3-pack of Standard Grams for $5, a Deluxe Gram (prestige candies) for $5, or a 3-pack of Deluxe Grams for $10. Use the link below to order and pay on MySchoolBucks. The link is also available on Cav Kiosk.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRbIXvDtgkdohpdpLbN_dt-C3ZR8CXhZ1-3t-OA35evMDeeA/viewform
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8. WTW Staff present at MERC Conference on Equity
On Friday, October 16th, Equity Leads, Jordan Black (emotional disabilities teacher), Margie Shapiro (Spanish language teacher), and Dr. George Hewan (assistant principal) presented at the 17th Annual Conference of the Metropolitan Educational Research Consortium (MERC).
The theme this year was: Voices in Public Education: Evaluating the Perspectives of Diverse Stakeholders in Educational Research, Policy, and Practice. The Equity Leads presentation focused on Racial Injustice following the murder of George Floyd. Below is description of the presentation details.
Session 11: Racial Injustice: Woodson High School Partnership
This presentation will focus on how school leaders, teachers, students, and parents in the Woodson community came together following the murder of George Floyd to begin the healing process around racial injustice. Session participants will learn strategies to support K-12 students and teachers and how to engage and support parents and the community around racial injustice and having conversations with their students.
9. Congratulations, Susie Hamrock!
Congratulations to Coach Susie Hamrock! She has been selected by the Virginia High School League as the 2019-20 Boys Swimming & Diving Coach of the Year!
The selection to receive this prestigious honor is based upon Coach Hamrock's positive work with the athletes in our program. Coach Hamrock will also be submitted to the National Federation of State High School Associations for further honors at the sectional and national levels.
 Coach Susie Hamrock and daughter Kelly (WTW '19) at a swim meet.
10. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College and Career Center is now on Twitter AND Instagram. 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.
Volunteer Fairfax VolunteerFest 2020
As a reminder, this coming weekend is VolunteerFest 2020 which is organized by Volunteer Fairfax. There are still many ways for students and families to get involved and complete service hours – even while staying at home! Feel free to view the link and if you know someone who might be interested in participating this weekend, please feel free to share this opportunity.
Take advantage of a free, confidential, and safe disposal of unused or expired medications during Operation Medicine Cabinet Cleanout. This event will be held on Saturday, October 24th, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., at one of eight drop-off locations. Visit Fairfax County Government's website for details.
PAST News - Still Important
12. 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.
13. 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.
 Ms. Kate Wright teaching virtually from her classroom at Woodson HS.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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
17. 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.
18. 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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19. 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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