 Woodson’s Environmental Club and Woodson Buddies teamed up for Earth Day. Students learned about recycling and planted their own basil.
This weekend, the Environmental Club will continue to plant in their food garden with the goal of donating the produce to a local food bank.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday-Wednesday, May 17th-19th - SOL Testing (see story below)
Tuesday-Wednesday, May 18th-19th - Asynchronous Learning Day for all grades
Wednesday, May 26th - Seniors Last Day of School
Thursday-Friday, May 27th-28th - Senior Laptop Return Days
Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day Holiday
Wednesday, June 2nd - Graduation Day, 9am (rain date June 3rd)
Wednesday, June 2nd - Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Day for Grades 9-11 due to WTW Graduation
Friday, June 4th - Half Day/Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Day for Grades 9-11 due to another FCPS HS Graduation in our stadium, Dismissal at 11:35am
Tuesday-Friday, June 8th-10th - Underclass Student Exams - Half Days, Dismissal at 11:35am
Friday, June 11th - Last Day of School, Early Release, Dismissal at 10:20am
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Order the 2021 Woodson Yearbook
3. Attendance Updates
4. Course Requests for SY2021-2022 - DEADLINE April 30th
5. Grading Information
6. FCPSOn Student Laptop Updates Needed
7. Woodson Listening Tour
8. Upcoming Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Days
9. College & Career Center News
10. Eating Disorder Information
PAST News but still important
11. Spring SOL Testing
12. Senior Class Information Page
13. NEW VHSL Physical Form for SY2021-2022
14. FCPS Laptop Tech Support Hours at WTW
15. Parent Technology Help Desk
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Families!
This week has brought a national spot light to racial injustice again. Without a doubt, the outcome of the Chauvin trail this week is monumental, as our nation and the world have awaited a response to George Floyd’s death over the past year. As a school community, we continue to acknowledge the pain that often plagues communities of color and offer a safe space for students, staff and families to reflect, share and to be heard. We will notify families as we offer various opportunities to listen and learn from our Woodson community. See the story on Woodson Listening Tours below.
We have begun to transition more students in the building to a 4 day school week! Thank you to all who have been patient as we work through all of the requests and various changes. We have processed over 400 changes from in person to virtual or in person 2 days to 4 days and various other requests to meet our families where they are.
Senior parents: While we are offering a prom–lite activity on Saturday, May 15th, I want to draw your attention to the virus that continues to plague our world. Athletic events and private gatherings will continue to happen as we move closer and closer to our Wednesday, June 2nd Graduation. If your senior contracts COVID (remember even people vaccinated can carry COVID) or is for some reason quarantined for a time that includes June 2nd, they will NOT be able to attend graduation. With the COVID situations I have encountered this week, the Fairfax County Health Department continues to require 14 day quarantines. Please be cognizant of this timeline. We will continue to discuss this with seniors as we approach May. I want our seniors safe and healthy to attend our graduation celebration.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Dr. Floyd
 Positive Vibes display in the D Hallway
2. Order the 2021 Woodson Yearbook!
I can’t imagine a more significant time to purchase a relic of history and to celebrate our Woodson Cavaliers!
To purchase a yearbook, 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!
3. Attendance Updates
Early Checkouts from School
Please remember, if your student is in-person and needs to check out during the day, send a note detailing the checkout. The student should present that note to the Attendance Office upon arrival at school and will be given a pass to leave at the time indicated. For more information regarding attendance procedures, visit the Woodson Attendance Site.
Calls During AP and SOL Testing
During AP, IB and SOL testing at high schools, morning attendance telephone calls, texts and e-mails to home will not occur through Friday, June 11th.
This temporary suspension reflects the fact that students are often in designated testing locations (in-person or virtually) during the normal attendance-taking time. The evening attendance telephone calls and e-mails will still remain in place.
4. Course Requests for 2021-2022
All students have had an opportunity to complete academic advising for the 2021-2022 school year. Staffing for next year’s courses is dependent on student course selections.
To ensure that we have accurate course registration numbers, please review your child’s requested schedule in SIS ParentVUE or StudentVUE (click “Course Request” on the menu on the left hand side).
Contact your child’s school counselor by email with any schedule change requests. Please do this as soon as possible. If no changes are needed, you do not need to contact the counselor.
If your child applied for an academy class, he/she should have already received notice of the academy’s decision. If accepted, course changes, including adding the academy class to your child’s course request list, will be made at that time. Friday, April 30th will be the last day to make course selection changes for the 2021-2022 school year.
 This week's episode of The Morning Show highlights Earth Day, Fall sports highlights and more!
5. Grading Information
For the 2020-21 school year, high school students have until Monday, May 10th to designate the final mark for two of their current courses as Pass instead of final grades "A" through "D". Additional information can be found on the FCPS Secondary Grading and Reporting site.
6. FCPSOn Student Laptop Updates Needed
Students who will be taking an SOL or digital AP exams this spring must have their laptops checked to ensure they can appropriately access the SOL testing software.
For students that are attending school in person, teachers will help students facilitate a check of their laptops in classes leading up to the SOL testing dates to ensure they’re updated appropriately. For those that are not up to date, tech support will be available during school hours to update laptops as needed.
Students who continue to learn virtually will have to come to school ahead of the SOL testing window in May to connect their laptops to the FCPS network, run the FCPS Health Check, and have their laptops updated if needed.
To help facilitate this, we will have tech support available on Monday afternoons from 1:30-5:30pm. No appointment is necessary, but students who are learning virtually must come by the school to check their laptop or else they will not be able to participate in SOL or digital AP testing this spring.
7. Woodson Listening Tour
On Monday, May 3rd, The Equity Team and students from Cav Congress will host a listening tour at 12 PM. The listening tour will be available to all Woodson students.
The purpose of the listening tour is to provide students with an opportunity to reflect on the recent and current events across the nation. More details will be provided during the week of April 26th.
If you have any questions, please email Dr. George Hewan at gkhewan@fcps.edu.
8. Upcoming Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Days
Tuesday and Wednesday, May 18th and 19th will be asynchronous learning days due to SOL testing AP testing of more than 1,000 students each day.
Wednesday, June 2nd (rain date June 3) will be either an asynchronous or virtual learning day for students in grades 9-11 due to the Woodson Class of 2021 Graduation.
In addition, Friday, June 4th will also be either an asynchronous or virtual learning day as Woodson will be hosting another FCPS schools' graduation.
A final decision on the structure of these two days will be forthcoming.
Thank you for your understanding in this situation as we support another FCPS school.
 Woodson’s Environmental Club and Woodson Buddies teamed up for Earth Day. Students learned about planting their own basil.
9. College & Career Center News
For college and career exploration, upcoming events, newsletters & more, please visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlet. Please see upcoming opportunities below. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
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Are you interested in attending a military academy after high school? Military Academy Day with Senator Warner is on Saturday, April 24th, 10 am – 12 pm. For more info and to register, please visit: https://www.warner.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/academynominations
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The NOVA JumpStart Program is Back! Last summer, graduating high school seniors were invited to take two free college courses at NOVA. The program will be back this year, with a few additional courses available to students! Once again, graduating seniors with a 3.0 GPA will be eligible to enroll. The application is open NOW and will be due by April 30.
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Juniors, please save the date! On Thursday, May 13th, 10 – 11 am (during Learning Seminar) we will have a College Panel of current Seniors talking about college admissions, the steps to apply, what they wished they'd done differently, and much more! The BBCU link will be emailed to all Juniors closer to the date.
10. Eating Disorder Information
Eating disorders are behaviors that can lead to serious health problems. These behaviors can begin as a child, and affect both girls and boys. When discovered early, eating disorders are treatable. In 2013, Virginia passed a law requiring every school system provide information to parents annually about eating disorders. This information is given to parents of students in the fifth through twelfth grades.
It is important to note that eating disorders are not identified based on weight changes as much as behaviors and attitudes. Signs of eating disorders may differ between males and females and in different age groups. Often, a young person may not recognize the signs that they might have an eating disorder. Parents/guardians and family members are in a position to notice behaviors that cause concern. It is important that a child with an eating disorder be treated early by someone who understands this type of care.
After reviewing the information, if you think your child may be showing signs of a possible eating disorder, please contact your doctor, school nurse, or one of the resources listed below.
Academy for Eating Disorders (AED)
Additional resources may be found at:
PAST News - Still Important
11. Spring SOL Testing
Students will be taking Standards of Learning (SOL) End of Course (EOC) tests as federal and state education departments have decided not to cancel assessments in May.
SOLs will take place at Woodson on Monday-Wednesday, May 17th-19th.
Monday, May 17th - Science SOLs
Tuesday, May 18th - Reading and History SOLs
Wednesday, May 19th - Mathematics SOLs
If you have questions about SOL testing, please contact Woodson's Assessment Coach, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
12. Senior Class Information Page
Want more information about upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2021 like Prom, graduation tickets, cap and gown pick up, laptop return, etc.? Visit the Senior Class Information page on the Woodson website.
13. NEW VHSL Physical Form for SY2021-22
This is the NEW VHSL approved Physical Form. This is the only version that can be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year. If you have a doctor fill out the old version (version that says in top right corner "revised February 2017), you will have to have your doctor complete the new one, which may require another appointment. So, please make sure the form you fill out says "revised January 2021" on the top right.
The VHSL Physical Form must be completed by a parent/guardian and doctor. In order for the physical to be accepted for the 2021-2022 school year, it cannot be filled out and dated by a doctor until May 1, 2021 or after. Once completed, please drop it off to Woodson's Activities Office, Woodson's Main Office or scan it to the Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge at chogge@fcps.edu. This must be turned in prior to participating in athletics.
The form is also available at https://www.vhsl.org/sports-medicine/physical-examination/, under Resources.
 Seniors enjoyed the April Social this week with an egg hunt.
14. 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.
New 2021 Laptop Tech Support Hours
Our onsite laptop tech support hours by appointment only are:
Monday - 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Thursday and Friday - 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Thank you,
W.T Woodson HS Tech Support Team
15. 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.
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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