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Woodson Weekly -
September 3rd |
Woodson Weekly is published every Friday to provide the community with important information about school life at Woodson High School.
Vision Statement
We are a school community where all students have purpose and value!
 Dr. Floyd and the Cavalier cheering at our first home football game.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, September 6th - Labor Day School Holiday
Tuesday, September 7th - Rosh Hashanah Religious and Cultural Observance
Wednesday, September 8th - Required Forms Due. See story #1
Thursday, September 9th, 6:30pm - Senior Postsecondary Planning Night, Auditorium. See story #8
Monday, September 13th - Underclass Pictures (additional date). Parents can pre-order online at mylifetouch.com, picture day ID EVTF8KQF6
Monday, September 13th - Enforcement of student parking begins - Student Parking Pass Information
Tuesday, September 14th, 5:00 p.m. - Woodson FLE Parent Information Night - an hour before the PTSO meeting in the Library. See story #3 (This is a opportunity for parents to view FLE materials; no formal presentation will be given.)
Tuesday, September 14th; 6:00 p.m. - First PTSO meeting of the school year - Virtual link will be available
Thursday, September 16th - Yom Kippur Religious and Cultural Observance
Bell Schedule
Printable Odd/Even (A/B) 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
FCPS Standard School Year Calendar
In this Issue
ACTION Needed
1. Three Required Forms - Due Wednesday, September 8th
NEW News
2. COVID Updates to Keep Our Schools Safe
3. Family Life Education - Info Night and Opt-Out Forms
4. Student Monitors Needed
5. College & Career Center News
SENIOR Class Information
6. Senior Parking Lot Painting
7. Deadline to Register for the SAT is Wednesday, September 8th
8. Senior Postsecondary Planning Night, Thursday, September 9th
9. Financial Aid Night
10. Senior Portraits - New Dates Added
11. Senior Immunization Requirement
PAST News, but still important
12. Attendance FAQs
13. Forgotten Items & Lost and Found
14. What is Schoology?
15. ParentVUE/StudentVUE
16. PSAT/NMSQT for Grades 10 & 11
17. Woodson's PTSO
1. Three Required Forms - Due September 8th
1. Emergency Care and Health Information Form - All students must have accurate emergency care information each school year. Parent/Legal Guardians are required to update this information through weCare@school via their SIS ParentVue account.
To access weCare@school - Log into ParentVUE, select FCPS Links from the left menu, click on weCare@school - Update Emergency Care Info. After reviewing each section of the form, please click the Submit the Form button to send the updated information to the school's system. Click here for more details.
2. Digital Resources - Parental Consent Form
Woodson HS uses a variety of digital tools for learning. Please look through the list and digitally log in to sign the form. You will need your students' ID number to access this form. For more details, please see story #2.
3. Student Rights and Responsibilities
Parents are able to digitally sign off on the Student Rights and Responsibilities document through their ParentVUE account.
There are other optional forms to complete if applicable - FCPS Privacy and Opt-Out Forms, FLE Opt-Out Forms, Military-Connected Student Form, Free and Reduced Lunch Application, Homeless Student Referral Form, and medical authorization forms. Visit the site for Required and Optional Return to School Forms page to view all the forms.
NEW News
2. COVID Updates to Keep Our Schools Safe
Since the beginning of August 2021, the majority of COVID-19 cases have been acquired through community spread, OUTSIDE of school buildings.
FCPS’ layered prevention strategies are working to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our schools. Pausing is one of the tools we use to keep schools safe when a positive COVID-19 case is reported.
This webpage is a helpful resource to better understand the pause and quarantine process and the common COVID-19-related terms used by FCPS and the Health Department.
FCPS has also announced a new process to speed up the return of fully vaccinated students to the classroom. Read about all the details here.
 Cheering for the Cavaliers!
3. Family Life Education - Info Night and Opt Out Forms
Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) provides a comprehensive, sequential Family Life Education (FLE) program for students in grades kindergarten through grade twelve. Instruction is seen as a partnership among parents and guardians, the school, and the community in supporting the learning essential to the development of strong families, positive relationships, and a healthy community.
The Woodson FLE Parent Information Night will take place on Tuesday, September 14th at 5:00pm (an hour before the PTSO meeting) in the Library. This is an opportunity for parents to view FLE materials; no formal presentation will be given.
Parents/guardians may choose to opt their child out of all or part of the Family Life Education program. Students who are opted out are provided with age-appropriate, nonpunitive alternative health instruction, and every effort is made to foster respect for family choices. If you wish to opt your child out of all or part of FLE for this school year, opt out forms will be included in your child’s back-to-school/orientation packets and are available online for Elementary (K-6) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/elementary-school-academics-k-6/elementary-family-life-education , Middle School (7-8) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/middle-school-academics-7-8/family-life-education-fle, and High School (9-12) https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/family-life-education-fle. Please fill in the opt-out form and return it to your child’s school prior to Family Life Education instruction.
Detailed grade-level program descriptions are available online at Elementary (K-6) , Middle School (7-8) , and High School (9-12). FLE grade level-specific lessons and media that FCPS has streaming rights for are available for parents online in Schoology. Parents/guardians login to Schoology using the same username and password as their Student Information System (SIS) Parent account. Grade level-specific lessons are also available at the City of Fairfax Regional Library (this location does not have media). Grade level-specific lessons and media that is not streamed online are available for review at your child’s school library. Due to copyright permissions, we are unable to stream all media online.
Program questions may be addressed at your child’s school or by contacting Instructional Services at 571-423-4550 or by contacting Carrie Reynolds, Health and Physical Education Coordinator at cfreynolds@fcps.edu.
4. Student Monitors Needed
In an effort to increase the outdoor space during lunch time, we have ordered more picnic tables. But in order to use them, we need adults to help with student supervision.
The responsibilities will be sitting and watching students at lunch time, outside and ensuring they are safe and not leaving campus. In the event of an emergency, we will provide you access to security / administrators. There will be minimal interaction with students but in order to provide additional outdoor space, we need help.
If you interested in this paid Student Monitor position ($15.73/hour) supervising OUTSIDE on school days from 11:15am – 1:20pm, please email Celeste Jones at cbjones@fcps.edu.
5. College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center is located in E 109. My office hours are 7:30 am until 3:30 pm. Students can stop by before or after school, or during LS and lunch if they have any questions, or just to say hello😊 Please join my Course in Schoology. I shared out the Access Code via Naviance Email to all students and parents/guardians. Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu if you did not receive it.
Upcoming Events:
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Senior Postsecondary Planning Night for seniors and parents on Thursday, September 9th, at 6:30 pm in the Woodson Auditorium. We will cover Next Steps for all of our Seniors – College, Apprenticeships, Trade School, Military, Gap Year and Employment.
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Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 22nd, at 7 pm in the Woodson Auditorium for seniors and their parents - presented by Chad Spencer, Director of Financial Aid at Davidson College.
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Region 5 Virtual Financial Aid Night with Spanish Interpretation on Wednesday, September 29th, at 6:30 pm for seniors and their parents presented by College Access Fairfax. Registration Information will be shared out closer to the date.
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Region 5 Virtual Scholarship 101 on Wednesday, October 6th, at 6:30 pm for seniors and their parents presented by College Access Fairfax. Registration Information will be shared out closer to the date.
College Rep Visits for Juniors and Seniors here at Woodson will begin on September 13, 2021. Parents can view the schedule in my Schoology Course. Students have to go to Naviance to sign up. We are still adding new visits every day!
Questions? Please email me at cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
Christine Lieb-Mosley
SENIOR Class Information
6. Senior Parking Lot Painting
Paint the senior parking lot spaces on Saturday, September 4th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM! Showcase your style and personality while supporting your school and the Class of 2022! The cost to paint each parking space is $10. Please see the linked flyer for more details.
We will keep you updated as more events are planned for this exciting year!
Keep connected! Follow the Class of 2022
Instagram - @wtw_classof2022
Twitter - @wtw_2022
Website - https://woodsonhs.fcps.edu/student-life-activities/class/seniors
 Seniors painted parking spaces in the senior parking lot.
7. Seniors Only - Deadline to register for SAT is September 8th
FCPS will continue the practice of offering the SAT School Day to all students in grade 12 at no cost.
This year, the test will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th.
To guarantee participation in SAT School Day exams, students must submit their online intent form by Wednesday, September 8.
Woodson HS: SAT School Day Intent to Participate Form
Your STUDENT will need to use a @fcpsschools.net email account to access and complete this form.
FCPS sites cannot accept walk-ins on the day of the exam.
General information about the SAT School Day test format is available on the College Board webpage (https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/taking-the-test/sat-in-school).
We will share exam day schedules and additional details in the coming weeks. If you have questions about the SAT School Day administration at Woodson High School, please contact Woodson’s SAT School Day Coordinator, Kathleen Guinee at kpguinee@fcps.edu.
8. Senior Postsecondary Planning Night, Thursday, September 9th
Seniors and parents - Please join us for a Senior Postsecondary Planning Night on Thursday, September 9th, at 6:30 pm in the Woodson Auditorium.
We will cover Next Steps for all of our Seniors – College, Apprenticeships, Trade School, Military, Gap Year and Employment.
9. Financial Aid Night
Woodson is hosting a Financial Aid Night on Wednesday, September 22nd, at 7 pm in the Woodson Auditorium for seniors and their parents - presented by Chad Spencer, Director of Financial Aid at Davidson College.
10. Senior Portraits - New Dates Added
Additional dates have been added for Senior Portraits -
Monday-Wednesday, November 10th-12th, and Wednesday-Friday, November 17th-19th from 3-9pm in Cafeteria A.
To schedule your senior for a portrait session, please visit https://prestigeportraits.com. You can find Woodson's dates and appointment times by utilizing "Search by City & State" feature.
11. Senior Immunization Requirement
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 are required to receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MenACWY) administered at age 16 or older, and prior to the beginning of school.
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
Seniors who do not provide vaccination documentation prior to the start of school will be conditionally enrolled for 90 days.
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.
PAST News - but still important
12. Attendance FAQs
How do I check out my student from school?
Please let the Attendance Office know if you need your student to leave school early. You can notify Attendance 3 different ways:
- Submit the online attendance form and have your student pick up their pink checkout pass from the Attendance Office (E107) between classes or during lunch.
- Student brings a note to the Attendance Office before 9:45am. The student will be issued a pink pass to leave class at the appointed time. The note must include the following - student name, date and time of when student is leaving, and reason for early check-out, student ID, parent signature and contact number.
- Call the attendance line, 703-503-4800 and select Option 3. After leaving a message, please have your student pick up their pink checkout pass from the Attendance Office (E107) between classes or during lunch.
At the time of dismissal, your son/daughter will bring the pink check-out pass back to the Attendance Office for verification before meeting you outside.
If returning to school that same day, students must check in at the Attendance office before going back to class, even if it is between classes.
Due to staff responsibilities at the end of the day, we are not able to honor unannounced early dismissals within 15 minutes of school dismissal.
My student will be arriving late to school. How do I let Attendance know?
Please let the Attendance Office know if your student will arrive late to school. You can notify Attendance 3 different ways:
- Submit the online attendance form to report a late arrival or partial day absence.
- Student brings a handwritten note from a parent or doctor with the reason for the late arrival. Please include the student’s name, time the student is coming to school, the reason for the tardy, a parent/guardian signature, the student ID, and contact phone number for follow-up.
- Call the attendance line, 703-503-4800 and select Option 2. Please include the student’s name, time the student is coming to school and the reason for the tardy.
- If a student does not have a note, he/she will be marked "unexcused tardy" and must present a note to the Attendance Office within 48 hours for the tardy to be changed to excused.
Valid tardiness reasons include illness, medical appointments or family emergency. The following will not be excused: oversleeping, power outages, car trouble, traffic, and missing the bus. Students will be given a pass to enter their assigned class after checking in at the Attendance office.
My student will be out for a college visit. How do I let Attendance know?
For prearranged Absences (family, college trips, medical reasons), please notify the Attendance Office with the following:
- Student must bring a written notice to the attendance office at least 5 days prior to the intended absence. Please include the student's name, dates of absences, and reason for the absence.
- Student will receive a prearranged absence form for teachers to sign, list the assignments, and due dates.
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Extended Absences: If a student requires long-term medical care, parents should contact their child's school counselor. To find out who your child's counselor is, check the Student Services staff list.
For full details on Attendance Procedures, please visit the Attendance page on the Woodson website.
 After school clubs and activities start soon! Check the Cav Kiosk for more details.
13. Forgotten Items & Lost and Found
Q - My son/daughter forgot their lunch/homework assignment/laptop. Where can I drop off items?
A– Forgotten items may be dropped off at the main office on a designated bookshelf. Please make sure your child's name is written on the item.
Q - My son/daughter lost their wallet (or any item). Where should I go to see if it has been turned in?
A – You may come to the main office and a Safety and Security assistant will escort you to the Lost and Found room to search for your item.
14. What Is Schoology?
We are excited to share that students, families, and teachers throughout FCPS and in our school community will use Schoology (pronounced /SKOO-luh-jee/) as our learning management system beginning Summer/Fall 2021.
A Schoology Parent Account gives you access to:
- Your child’s classes.
- Your child’s upcoming assignments.
- School, class, and group announcements.
Parent accounts are available now. To access Schoology, parents will need to have an active SIS/ParentVUE account. To login to Schoology, use your same username and password credentials as for SIS ParentVUE.
- Schoology has a connected web conferencing tool, Zoom
- Schoology works with Google Drive
- Students have a Schoology accounts and access with their FCPS student ID and password.
- Students will not see any classes until the grading period starts
Login to Schoology. Look for the FCPS logo to make sure you are on the correct login page.
15. ParentVUE/StudentVUE
The Student Information System (SIS) Parent Account Access allows parents and students access to teacher grade books, attendance information, course history and other useful information.
ParentVUE:
StudentVUE:
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StudentVUE Accounts: All high school students have access to their StudentVUE account by using their network id and password to log in.
16. PSAT/NMSQT for Grades 10 & 11
FCPS will continue the practice of offering the PSAT/NMSQT to all students in grades 10 and 11 at no cost.
This year, the test will be administered on Wednesday, October 13th.
All enrolled students in grades 10 and 11 will take the PSAT/NMSQT unless a student’s family specifically communicates a desire to opt-out of this opportunity. Students are not required to submit an intent form to register for the PSAT/NMSQT exam.
If you have questions about the PSAT/NMSQT, contact Woodson’s Student Test Coordinator at kpguinee@fcps.edu
We will share more specifics about the October 13 PSAT/NMSQT testing opportunity later.
17. Woodson's PTSO
Welcome to another school year at WT Woodson High School.
Our mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
PTSO meetings take place the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Library at Woodson HS. The first meeting will take place at 6pm on Tuesday, September 14th.
Whether you are a new or returning WTW parent, please get involved in any way that works for you. Here are some quick links to get you started:
Join our PTSO
Make a Donation
Sign up for one of our Volunteer Opportunities
Ask a local business to become a Business or Community Sponsor
Find WT Woodson on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Go shopping! Amazon, Office Depot, groceries, etc. Link your accounts and a portion of your sales will go to our school!
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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