 Woodson's 4th Annual International Night celebrates our cultural diversity. This year, the students created a virtual celebration.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 31st - Memorial Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL; Offices Closed
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 - 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. End of School Check List
3. Laptop Return Days
4. Textbook/Library Book Returns
5. Grading Information - Tuesday, June 1st
6. Upcoming Asynchronous or Virtual Learning Days
7. Woodson Chorus Concert
8. 4th Annual International Night
9. Senior Class News
10. Underclass Students - Will You be Returning to WTW Next Year?
11. Updated Mask Guidance
12. FCPS Receives ESSER III Funding; Community Feedback Wanted
13. Order the 2021 Woodson Yearbook
14. College & Career Center News
PAST News but still important
15. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
16. Senior Art Show
17. Summer Credit Recovery
18. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
19. Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 16th
20. 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
Good afternoon Woodson Families:
A week from today, we will have graduated our Class of 2021! Shortly thereafter the Class of 2022 will begin their senior year journey. It is an exciting time in life and I encourage everyone to stop and smell the roses as they move through this next year. It will zip by quickly and before you know it, I’ll be writing to you about how “this time last year we were coming out of a pandemic“ and it will seem so far in the rear view mirror. I hope.
As we have more students returning to school and we have more interactions, there is an unfortunate increase in inappropriate behavior. Should you or your child have experienced anything concerning, please reach out to me or your assistant principal. I encourage any incidents of sexual harassment/assault be shared with me directly or the FCPS Title IX Coordinator at titleixcoordinator@fcps.edu. Student safety both physically and emotionally is our number one concern.
I wish all our families a safe and peaceful Memorial Day weekend. Thank you to ALL our military families; your service both past, present and future is appreciated and your sacrifices do not go unrecognized.
Stay connected,
Dr. Floyd
2. End of Year Checklist
Please refer to this checklist as we close out the 2020-2021 school year:
- Return your FCPS student laptop (see #3)
- Return Textbooks/Library books (see #4)
- Return school-owned uniforms and instruments
- Pick up medications from the Clinic
3. 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
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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.
4. 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.
 Leadership students delivered their "This I Believe" speeches this week.
5. Grading Information - Deadline on Tuesday, June 1st
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.
6. 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.
 7. Woodson Chorus Spring Concert
Join us for the final virtual chorus concert on the Woodson Chorus YouTube Channel! You can access the video directly at the link below. It is just over 18 minutes long.
https://youtu.be/DDfvAQAbfJg
Special thanks to Joseph Dixon and the Photo 3 & 4 students who collaborated with us. Special thanks also go to Joan Brown for providing us with some video cameras to do some live filming!
We are very proud of the students, their vulnerability, and the hard work they have done for this school year. Thank you for your continued support! Enjoy!!
Chorus Directors: Amy Moir & Charles Quinlan
 8. 4th Annual International Night
For The Culture presents to you Virtual International Night (I-Night)! I-Night is a celebration of the diverse cultures that make up the Woodson community. The students worked very hard to ensure that this tradition continued this year. Please visit the link below to check it out; look forward to a fashion show, performances, trivia, and more!
https://youtu.be/6gtyF6jsm9I
A special thank you to For The Culture club officers, Iraán Hemphill, Angelina Lee, Karina Gonzalez, Nikitha Yemisetty, and Rachel Lagdameo, for editing this outstanding presentation. Thank you to Joan Brown for working with the students throughout the process and presenting the video on the Woodson Broadcasting Studio YouTube channel. Thank you to EVERYONE who helped make I-Night memorable this year.
9. 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.
10. 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.
 Woodson's Marching Cavaliers performed their show last Saturday on the football field for family and friends.
11. 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.
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
12. FCPS Receives ESSER III Funding; Community Feedback Wanted
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) has received American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) III funds to help safely reopen and sustain the safe operation of schools. The funds also address the impact of COVID-19 on students by supporting their academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs, among others.
FCPS is seeking stakeholder input on how our community would like the grant to be used in support of students, staff, and school operations. The community is invited to speak at a Fairfax County School Board Public Hearing about the ESSER III grant on June 7, at 6 p.m. Sign up to speak. Members of the FCPS community can also submit their input using the FCPS Online Feedback Form. Find more information on the ESSR III grant.
 Equity Specialist and Resource Teacher, Robb Kerr is currently reading "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
13. 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!
Yearbooks will arrive mid-late June! Details about distribution will be sent soon!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
14. College & Career Center News
For college and career exploration, upcoming events, newsletters & more, please visit the Woodson College & Career Center Padlet. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
Senior Awards Ceremony Video
In lieu of our traditional senior awards ceremony, Woodson will honor our Class of 2021 with a senior awards 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. The video link can be shared with family and friends, and saved for future viewing.
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, received a personal email through Naviance Student with the subject line: SPECIAL Personal Invitation. The emails were sent out yesterday. 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.
PAST News - Still Important
15. 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.
 16. 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
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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 complete the volunteer registration here. 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 .
20. 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.
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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