 It was a beautiful Starry Saturday night for the Senior Prom.
Important Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, May 26th - Seniors Last Day of School
Wednesday, May 26th, 3-5pm - Senior Laptop Return Day (see story below)
Thursday, May 27th, 9am-3pm - Senior Laptop Return Day
Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, June 2nd - Graduation Day, 9am (rain date June 3rd)
Wednesday, June 2nd - Asynchronous/Virtual Learning Day for Grades 9-11 due to WTW Graduation (No students in-person; asynchronous assignments.)
Friday, June 4th - Half Day and Synchronous Virtual Learning Day for Grades 9-11 due to another FCPS HS Graduation in our stadium, Dismissal at 11:35am (No students in-person; synchronous teacher-led instruction.)
Tuesday-Friday, June 8th-10th - Underclass Student Exams - Half Days, Dismissal at 11:35am
Thursday, June 10th, 1-3pm - Class of 2022 Social
Friday, June 11th - Last Day of School, Early Release, Dismissal at 10:20am
Friday, June 11th, 9am-3pm - Underclass student laptop return (see story below)
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. Laptop Return Days
3. Updated Mask Guidance
4. Medication Pickup
5. Woodson Orchestra Spring Concert
6. Senior Class News
7. Senior Art Show
8. Underclass Students - Will You be Returning to WTW Next Year?
9. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
10. Order the 2021 Woodson Yearbook
11. Annual (Virtual) Operational Back2Fairfax
12. College & Career Center News
PAST News but still important
13. Textbook/Library Book Returns
14. Upcoming Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Days
15. Grading Information - New Deadlines
16. Summer Credit Recovery
17. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
18. Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 16th
19. NEW VHSL Physical Form for SY2021-2022
20. FCPS Laptop Tech Support Hours at WTW
21. Parent Technology Help Desk
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Hello Woodson Families!
This week we received good news that the spread of COVID is decreasing and vaccinations are increasing which means we are closer to achieving herd immunity. Given where we were last year at this time, I’m excited to see such progress.
Even with this good news, we must remember to be vigilant. We continue to require masks indoors while at school and continue to maintain the social distancing. This is in place until Tuesday, June 15th at which time we will adjust to the new requirements. Please see the Updated Mask Guidance story below.
Thank you to everyone who has supported, shown up for and contributed to the senior events. This is a unique year and we have had to be creative in our approaches, especially as guidance around distancing, masks and food has changed rapidly and often.
I am excited to begin planning for students to come in person next school year. Stay tuned for more information as we plan in-person school tours for new students and Cav Kickoff which is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, August 19th. More information to come on all of this!
Have a wonderful summer – like weekend!
Stay safe, stay well, and stay connected Cavs,
Dr. Floyd
 Join us this Sunday, May 23rd at 8pm ET for limited-seating SNEAK PEEK of our first-ever This Is My Brave National Teen Show! Let our Brave teens inspire you with their incredible stories.
Woodson junior, Jada Bromberg is a cast member in this upcoming show. Register today: http://crowdcast.io/e/TIMBTeens
2. Laptop Return Days
We are required to collect each student’s FCPS-assigned laptop and charger by the end of this school year. We will reimage each laptop this summer and students will receive a laptop back in the fall. Underclassmen will need to tape their name to the top of the laptop if their name card has been removed.
Guidelines for the collection of laptops:
- All SENIORS and/or students leaving Woodson must complete the following steps before turning in their laptops. ALL local files, bookmarks, and programs will be erased.
- All Students Returning to Woodson must complete the following steps before turning in their laptops. All local files and bookmarks must be backed up or they will be erased.
- Laptops must be returned free of stickers, markings and other drawings, or the student will be charged a $50.00 cleaning fee.
- Students should turn in their laptop and charging cord. Students should keep their case, we will not collect cases from students.
- If a student lost their laptop or their laptop cord, they should visit the Woodson Technology site and scroll down to the Property Damage or Loss section. Payments will be made through MySchoolBucks. Students should bring a paper receipt from MySchoolBucks with them when they come to laptop collection.
Collection Dates & Times
Seniors Only
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Wednesday, May 26th – 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Students should bring their laptop to the Library to have their equipment checked in and receive a receipt.
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Thursday, May 27th – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students should bring their laptop into the main lobby entrance to have their equipment checked in and receive a receipt.
- Seniors who need their FCPS laptops for AP Exams will need to return their laptop to the main office after they are done with their AP test.
Underclassmen - tape student name to the top of the laptop if name card has been removed.
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Thursday, June 10th - 11:35 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. In-person students will return their laptops to the Library. Students will receive a receipt when they turn in their equipment.
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Friday, June 11th – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Students should bring their laptop into the main lobby entrance to have their equipment checked in and receive a receipt.
 NBC Today aired a segment featuring "Our Minds Matter" clubs in high schools which talk about mental health for teens. Woodson's school-wide kindness week sponsored by the OMM club is shown in this segment.
3. Updated Mask Guidance
School policy regarding masks remains unchanged. For the remainder of the FY 2020-2021 school year, FCPS will be requiring students and staff to continue to wear masks and socially distance both indoors and outdoors on school grounds. While inside on school property, students, teachers, staff, and visitors must wear a mask regardless of vaccination status.
This is consistent with CDC guidelines which state that schools should continue with all current mitigation strategies through the end of the school year despite updated guidance for fully vaccinated people. FCPS will maintain CDC requirements of 3 feet social distance in classrooms and 6 feet social distancing in our cafeterias through June 15.
Athletic and School Performances - May 15- May 27, 2021
Indoors - Masks are required; Social distancing is 3 feet student-to-student, 6 feet between spectators who are not family members.
Outdoors - Masks are NOT required but recommended for unvaccinated; Social distancing is 3 feet student-to-student, 6 feet between spectators who are not family members.
Events effective May 28, 2021
- High School Athletics
- School Performances including promotion/award ceremonies/drama performances (both during school hours and after school hours)
- Graduations (FCPS will be streaming all graduation ceremonies)
- All Night Grad Parties, Prom, and other gatherings (PTA, PTO, PTSA events)
Indoors - Masks required; no social distancing requirement
Outdoors - Masks NOT required; no social distancing requirement
School bus - Masks required; no social distancing requirement
4. Medication Pickup
The school health room is reminding parents and guardians that all medication stored in the health room must be picked up no later than dismissal time on Friday, June 10th. Medication left in the health room after that time will be discarded.
It is school policy that medications must be picked up by the parent or guardian, however, with parent or guardian written permission, a high school student may transport over-the-counter medications to and from the health room.
If you have any questions, please contact the School Health Aide Christina Lugo at 703-503-4610/cmlugo@fcps.edu or the Public Health Nurse Kate Boyd at 703-503-4691.
5. Woodson Orchestra Spring Concert
Check out the Woodson Orchestra students in action….virtually!
The Virtual Spring Concert, titled “Bittersweet Moments,” is premiered on Wednesday evening but you can tune in from wherever you are by watching the performance on YouTube – sending lots of love and music around!
6. SENIOR CLASS NEWS
Senior Awards Ceremony Video
In lieu of our traditional senior awards ceremony, Woodson will honor our Class of 2021 with a senior awards ceremony video that will be available for viewing on Tuesday June 1st at 7 pm. The video link will be posted on the Woodson Homepage and in the Class of 2021 Google Classroom.
All seniors and parents/guardians are invited and encouraged to view the video. Seniors who are receiving awards and will be named specifically in the video will receive a personal email through Naviance Student with the subject line: SPECIAL Personal Invitation. Seniors should be sure to look for an email sent to the account they have listed in Blackboard.
Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
Senior Class Information Page
Want more information about upcoming dates and events for the Class of 2021 like graduation tickets, cap and gown pick up, laptop return, etc.? Visit the Senior Class Information page on the Woodson website.
 7. Senior Art Show
The Woodson HS Senior Art Show will go live on May 24!! Seniors and Advanced students from all levels were invited to participate. The artwork will be included in a group show and advanced students have put together solo shows to share their culminating projects. Select works will also make an appearance on our Instagram @woodsonhs_art.
Pictured above are artworks by Claire Mizelle, Edward Cho and Sarah Lowell.
Here’s the link to view the Art Show: https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/node/6404
8. 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 Casey Delaney at 703-503-4622 or cdelaney@fcps.edu.
 Alicia Hunter, Educational Specialist is currently reading: "We Want to Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom" by Bettina L. Love
9. 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.
 Seniors entering the tent at Prom.
10. Order the 2021 Woodson Yearbook!
There is still some time left to order your 2020-2021 yearbook!
Our yearbook staff has been hard at work covering everything Woodson students have been up to, from sports to clubs, quarantine to popular trends. This is the perfect way to remember such a crazy year.
Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the code 5278 to order your yearbook today!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
11. Annual (Virtual) Operational Back2Fairfax
Current Juniors & Seniors! The annual Operational Back2Fairfax will give students the opportunity to hear from current employees in various operational positions in IT and trade careers such as such as carpenters, roofers, electricians, and HVAC technicians. Attendees can visit exhibitor booths and attend breakout sessions on résumé essentials, preparing for an interview, supporting and repairing computer hardware, audio-visual equipment, and software applications in our schools and offices.
Current FCPS juniors, seniors, and recent FCPS graduates are welcome to join this event.
Date: Tuesday, May 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
All interested attendees (current juniors, seniors and recent FCPS grads) should register with the link below.
Registration for the event is available online.
12. 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.
- PCACAC (Potomac Chesapeake Association for College Admissions Counselors) is hosting a Virtual College Fair on Sunday, May 23rd & Monday, May 24th. You must register to attend. Please visit the PCACAC website for more information: https://www.pcacac.org/college-fair-night
- Congressman Connolly is hosting a Military Service Academy Night for students interested in attending one of our nation’s Service Academies. As students begin to consider and work towards the possibility of attending an academy, this event is intended to assist in their overall preparedness. The Service Academy Night will take place on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at 7:00 PM via Zoom. The program will include presentations from Academy Liaison Officers and a detailed explanation of the Congressional nomination process. Service Academy Liaisons will also be available to answer questions from Academy Night attendees.
PAST News - Still Important
13. Textbook/Library Book Returns
Please continue to return textbooks that are no longer needed for this school year.
If you are an in-person student, please return your textbooks to the subject labeled carts in the hallways.
If you are a virtual student, please return your textbooks to the cart outside of door 1.
14. Upcoming Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Days
Wednesday, June 2nd (rain date June 3) will be a VIRTUAL ASYNCHRONOUS learning day for students in grades 9-11 due to the Woodson Class of 2021 Graduation. (No students in-person; asynchronous assignments.)
Friday, June 4th will be a VIRTUAL SYNCHRONOUS learning day as Woodson will be hosting another FCPS schools' graduation. Dismissal at 11:35am (No students in-person; synchronous teacher-led instruction.)
Thank you for your understanding in this situation as we support another FCPS school.
15. Grading Information - New Deadlines
Earlier this school year, FCPS adopted a series of secondary grading policy changes to help our students finish the school year strongly. One of the key changes for high school students is to allow students to request a mark of “P” (pass) instead of a letter grade (A through D) in select courses.
As communicated by FCPS earlier this week, the deadline to make this request has been extended to allow students and families more time to gain information about fourth quarter progress before making a final decision. Underclass students now have until Tuesday, June 1st to designate a final mark for up to two of their current courses as Pass instead of a final letter grade "A" through "D". To submit a request, please use this form.
Please note that grade changes will be automatically applied after the year end grading process has closed, so there may be a delay between the end of the year and when the grade is actually changed to a P. Additional information can be found on the FCPS Secondary Grading and Reporting site.
16. Summer Credit Recovery
If your child fails a core course and earns a no-mark (NM) this year, there are summer opportunities to recover these credits.
Woodson will host IN PERSON credit recovery opportunities for its students during two sessions.
Session 1: June 28, 2021 – July 16, 2021 (no class on July 5)
Session 2: July 21, 2021 – August 6, 2021
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Credit Recovery Information
Summer School Credit Recovery Registration Link
There is no virtual credit recovery option. Virtual courses are only available through FCPS Online Campus.
If you have questions regarding your child's grade, please contact the teacher. If you have questions regarding the Credit Recovery program, please contact your child's school counselor.
17. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
The Code of Virginia requires all students to be immunized against certain communicable diseases prior to entrance into Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Effective July 1, 2021 all students entering twelfth grade will be required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
Twelfth grade students cannot begin school in August without proper Meningococcal documentation.
Please provide one of the following documents to Woodson Registrar, Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu as soon as possible:
- An updated immunization record showing that the student has received the Meningococcal vaccine.
- A note on a healthcare provider’s letterhead stating the date the Meningococcal vaccine was given.
- A healthcare provider’s written statement of a permanent or temporary medical exemption.
- A notarized Religious Exemption Form which is available online
Immunizations are available from your student's healthcare provider or the Fairfax County Health Department. The Health Department clinic locations and hours are available online at: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/immunization/school or by calling 703-246-2411.
Please contact Woodson Registrar, Casey Delaney at cdelaney@fcps.edu if you have any questions.
18. Sports Physical Night
Registration is open for Woodson's annual Sports Physical Night on Wednesday, June 16th! Register HERE!
As always, the goal of Sports Physical Night is to provide a complete pre-participation examination screening that will leave student athletes with a VHSL physical valid for the entirety of the 2021-22 School Year.
Each year it is required that all student athletes have a completed VHSL physical on file before participating in sports. Price will be $50 as in previous years.
Hosting this event is our Athletic Training Program’s only fundraiser for the year and ALL proceeds go towards helping the program purchase supplies. Without your support we would not be able to provide the services we do for our student-athletes. Appointment times will be available at 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30pm.
Want to Volunteer??
If you would like to volunteer please feel free to reach out to Chris Hogge, ATC at chogge@fcps.edu. As of now, we are still looking for a few more physicians and HCPs to complete the actual physical exams (MD, DO, NP, PA) as well other HCP’s comfortable with taking vital signs. If you are willing and able to donate your time, it is greatly appreciated. If not, and you know of some others that would be able to assist us, please feel free to spread the word!
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to reach out to Chris Hogge, ATC at chogge@fcps.edu .
19. 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.
 20. 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
21. 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)
 Principal Dr. Floyd visits Ms. Kapoor with a "Lemonade Stand" today to kick off teacher appreciation week.
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