 Congratulations to the Class of 2021!
Important Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, June 8th - Virtual Synchronous Instruction due to Election Day; also early release, dismissal at 11:35am
Tuesday-Friday, June 8th-10th - Half Days, Dismissal at 11:35am
Thursday, June 10th, 1-3pm - Class of 2022 Social (see story below)
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)
Friday, June 25th, 9am-2pm - Yearbook Distribution
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. End of School Check List
3. Virtual Synchronous Day - Tuesday, June 8th
4. Class of 2022 Picnic - Thursday, June 10th
5. Laptop Return Days
6. Textbook/Library Book Returns
7. Join the Color Guard
8. Sports Physical Night - Wednesday, June 16th
9. Yearbook Distribution - Friday, June 25th
10. Underclass Students - Will You be Returning to WTW Next Year?
11. Summer Arts Opportunities
12. Healthy Minds Blog: Prioritize Mental Health to Build Resilience in Families
13. College & Career Center News
PAST News but still important
14. FCPS Receives ESSER III Funding; Community Feedback Wanted
15. Lunch Money Refunds and Transfers
16. Updated Mask Guidance
17. Summer Credit Recovery
18. Immunization Requirements for Rising Seniors
19. NEW VHSL Physical Form for SY2021-2022
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Families:
Congratulations to the Class of 2021! We had a beautiful graduation ceremony on our home football field on Wednesday. A huge thank you to all of our students, parents/families, faculty/staff, neighbors, and all those connected to the #oneWoodson community for making graduation a special event for these seniors.
Underclass families, please review the end of year checklist to make sure all laptops and textbooks/library books are returned before the summer break.
We will stay connected over the summer via the school website and special issues of this newsletter.
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. Virtual Synchronous Day - Tuesday, June 8th
Tuesday, June 8th, is the Democratic Primary Election. Because the Fairfax County Electoral Board and City of Fairfax Electoral Board will be using 165 school facilities as polling locations, June 8th will be a virtual synchronous learning day (no in-person classes) for students.
 4. Class of 2022 Picnic - Thursday, June 10th
HAWAIIAN OUT picnic is next Thursday, June 10th from 1-3pm!! Park in the junior lot and bring a blanket, food, friends, and a mask over to the marching band field!
Feel free to bring lawn games, books, cards, board games, coloring books, friendship bracelet string, etc!! There will be music and some lawn games already on site.
Thursday is an early release at 11:30am, so plenty of time to swing by Tropical Smoothie to pick up some food for the picnic. Don’t forget to mention you are a Woodson student so we can receive our funds. See you there in your Hawaiian gear!!
5. 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.
6. 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.
 The Cavalier and Mr. Williams greeted students and families at graduation!
7. Join the Color Guard!
The Woodson Band is holding Color Guard auditions for next fall.
Want to learn how to move your body? How to spin a flag? Want to perform for a huge number of people all over Virginia?
Come join the Color Guard! No experience required. Try outs are June 7, 9, and 11 from 4pm to 6pm.
Meet in the band room, bring water and wear comfortable clothing you can move around in. Please email Mr. Morgan if you have any questions at acmorgan1@fcps.edu See you there!
8. 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 .
9. Yearbook Distribution - Friday, June 25th
The yearbook distribution will take place on Friday, June 25th from 9am to 3pm at Door 5.
The yearbook can still be purchased online for $80 through Friday, June 18th! Go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and enter the code 5278 to order your yearbook today! After June 18th, the price for the yearbook will be $90, so get yours now!
What a year in history to document our awesome Cavalier family!
Please contact tmweghorst@fcps.edu if you have any questions!
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.
11. Summer Arts Opportunities
Does your child love the arts? Are you looking for a wonderful summer enrichment opportunity for them? Institute for the Arts (grades 6-11) registration is open now for students currently in grades 2 through 11. Don't delay, seats are first-come first-serve and registration closes June 25.
Tuition waivers are available for students who qualify. Questions? Email: ifta@fcps.edu or efita@fcps.edu.
Registration is available online.
 Ms. Muhammad's Personal Development students presented gifts to the Admin Team for all their work this year.
12. Healthy Minds Blog: Prioritize Mental Health to Build Resilience in Families
This past year presented so many different challenges and obstacles that tested our strength and resiliency. During this global pandemic, the major changes to the ways we live our lives have impacted our children and their relationships. Many families have experienced higher levels of stress and anxiety than ever before.
The good news is that there are tools and resources available that can help parents support the well-being of themselves and their children.
13. 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.
PAST News - Still Important
14. 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.
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.
 Senior Class Council at Graduation!
16. 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
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. 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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