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Woodson Weekly -
October 8th |
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!
 Environmental Club prepares the gardens for the fall season.
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, October 11th - School Planning Day; No school for students
Monday, October 11th at 6pm - PowerPuff Games in Pat Cunningham Stadium and Homecoming Bonfire after the games behind the stadium (see story #3 below)
Tuesday, October 12th-15th - Spirit Week
Wednesday, October 13th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day (see story #2 below)
Friday, October 15th during 3rd Period - Pep Rally
Friday, October 15th from 4:30-5:15pm - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 15th from 5-6:45pm - Pre-game Pig-out
Friday, October 15th at 7pm - Homecoming Football Game vs Fairfax HS
Saturday, October 16th from 8-11:30pm - Homecoming Dance
Tuesday, October 19th - Underclass Makeup Picture Day
Friday, October 29th - End of 1st Quarter; 2-Hour Early Release; dismissal at 12:55pm
In this Issue
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
2. No School on Monday, October 11th
3. October 13 - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
4. Homecoming Activities - Ticket
5. Does your student need a dress or suit for Homecoming?
6. Virtual Family Education Night - Learn about Teen Substance Abuse
7. Federal Impact Aid Survey
8. World Languages Credit Exam
9. Underclass and Senior Portrait Makeup Days
10. American Math Contest Info
11. Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
12. College & Career Center News
PAST News, but still important
13. How do I check out my student from school?
14. Winter Sport Tryout Information
15. Fall Blood Drive
16. Math Center is Open
17. Laptop Tech Support Hours
18. 14th Annual Teacher Artist Exhibition
19. Woodson's PTSO
NEW News
1. Message from Dr. Floyd
Good afternoon Woodson Community:
Today kicked off Homecoming’s Spirit Week – literally… staff and students enjoyed a friendly, yet competitive game of kickball during Hey Day. “Hey Day” is an opportunity for students to see one another and say “Hey.” We had outdoor kickball and ultimate frisbee today instead of the usual indoor staff vs student basketball game, due to the indoor COVID restrictions. Also during Hey Day, clubs are able to sell items as a fundraiser, students mingle, watch the activities and catch up with their peers. Overall it was a fun start to the HoCo activities!
Even though Monday is a student holiday, we will host Powerpuff games starting at 6pm at the football stadium. Powerpuff games are the flag football games played between classes before the annual bonfire held on the practice space behind the softball field. We are grateful for the local fire department who partners with us to make this event a success. Wednesday is PSAT and SAT day, please see all of the details of that day in story # 3 below.
I hope you will join us for the Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 15th. The parade will begin at Woodson HS, cross Pickett onto Starlit Ponds, wind over to Olley with a right turn on Chestnut Knolls Dr. We meander through the neighborhood and end up on Whitacre at Barcarat Dr. Our final stop is back at Woodson HS for the Pig-Out and then the football game versus our cross town rival, Fairfax HS. While Friday is a long day, it is a fun, community event that I invite you all to come be part of in one way or another.
Please know the Homecoming Dance is Saturday night and it will have a DJ outside, on the softball/Pickett side of the school. We will have some indoor space but the majority of the dance will be outside under the stars (well, the tent will be under the stars with students under the tent). There are various details available on social media (Instagram mostly) as well as below in this weekly email.
Have a safe weekend,
Dr. Floyd
2. No School on Monday, October 11th
As a reminder, schools will be closed for students on Monday, October 11th, for the Indigenous Peoples’ (Columbus Day) Day holiday. October 11th is a professional development day for staff members. Classes will resume on Tuesday, October 12th.
See the complete 2021-22 school year calendar.
3. October 13th - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day
Wednesday, October 13th is SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day and a 2-hour early release day.
All students in grades 10-11 will participate in the PSAT/NMSQT. No registration is required.
Only seniors who pre-registered will take the SAT School Day. More details will be shared directly with students via their school email.
Students in grade 9 and those seniors not testing will not be in school on October 13th. There is no need to contact attendance for these students. An asynchronous activity will be provided for the freshmen.
Special education students receiving Cat B services will be in school on October 13th. It is a 2-hour early release day.
4. Homecoming Activities
PowerPuff Games and Homecoming Bonfire - Monday, October 11th – Pat Cunningham Stadium
6pm Freshmen vs Sophomores
7:15pm Juniors vs Seniors
Bonfire will take place immediately following the last PowerPuff game behind the stadium at approximately 8:30pm.
Spirit Week – October 12th – 15th - Each school day will be designated with a specific outfit. See the graphic above.
Homecoming Pep Rally – Friday, October 15th at the Football Stadium during 3rd period.
Homecoming Parade – Friday, October 15th, 4:30 – 5:15pm Free Homecoming Dance ticket if you drive your convertible in the Homecoming Parade
Pre-game Pig-out – Friday, October 15th, 5:00 – 6:45pm outside Door #7 by the Outdoor basketball courts. This is a community event for students and parents. Join us for fun, games, face painting, Moon bounce, food trucks, and more before the Hoco game.
Homecoming Football Game, Friday, October 15th, 7pm, vs Fairfax HS.
Homecoming Dance – Saturday, October 16th, 8:00 – 11:00pm - No tickets sold at the door.
Homecoming Tickets – Homecoming tickets are $20. Tickets are on sale online. This will facilitate the purchase of tickets using credit cards and will help alleviate the ticket lines.
Students may still purchase their ticket during all four lunches using cash, check, or credit card. The e-ticket will be texted to the student. When purchasing each ticket, the student’s name must be entered. Students will need their e-ticket and a student ID to enter the dance. Student guests from other schools will need to have their permission form completed and on file along with their e-ticket to enter the dance. Guest permission forms are available in the main school office.
Ticket sales end Friday, October 15th at 3:00pm and no tickets are sold at the door.
 Students work on decorations for Homecoming Week.
5. Does your student need a dress or suit for Homecoming?
Do you know someone that might need one? Parent Liaison Sussy Tomer has shoes, necklaces, ear rings, clutches!
Students may go to Mrs. Sussy Tomer’s office, A139 on Mondays-Fridays from 8am-2pm to see what is available. setomer@fcps.edu or 703-503-4792.
6. Virtual Family Education Night - Learn about Teen Substance Abuse
On Thursday, October 21st at 7pm, the Family Engagement Region Representative from Region 5 will preset a family education night on teen substance abuse.
During this virtual Zoom meeting, families will meet the FCPS Substance Abuse Prevention Specialists and learn more about drugs and addiction.
RSVP to receive the Zoom link. Contact Angela Aldave at avaldave@fcps.edu with questions.
7. Federal Impact Aid Survey
Beginning on October 13, FCPS will be asking all families to fill out a Student-Parent Survey for Federal Impact Aid.
Returning this form is important because information from this survey results in an additional $3 million in grants each year from the U.S. Department of Education. These funds are used to support all Fairfax County public schools and centers.
For each school-aged child in your household, please complete, sign, date, and return the survey to your child's school. If sections 1 and 2 of the survey do not apply to you, just check the boxes in Section 3 and sign/date the form. All forms must be signed, dated, and returned by Friday, November 5. All results are confidential.
More information is available online.
 Today's student-faculty kickball game was a huge success (and a lot of fun!)
8. World Languages Credit Exam
The 2021 World Languages Credit Exam will be administered on November 16, 17 and 18, 2021. Thirty languages will be included: American Sign Language, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (Mandarin), Farsi, French, German, Greek*, Hebrew*, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Nepali, Pashto, Portuguese*, Punjabi, Russian, Sanskrit, Somali, Spanish, Tagalog, Tamil, Telugu, Tigrinya, Turkish*, Twi, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
*Greek, Hebrew, Portuguese and Turkish will be offered by the Writing Proficiency Test by Language Testing International. School counselors should register students for these exams by the same process as other languages.
Registration is now open and will close on Wednesday, October 13th at 4:00 p.m. Late registrations will not be accepted.
School counselors will register students at their individual schools.
Credit exam information can be accessed at: https://www.fcps.edu/academics/high-school-academics-9-12/world-languages/credit-exam-world-languages
9. Underclass and Senior Portrait Makeup Picture Days
The underclass picture makeup day is Tuesday, October 19th, from 8:30-2:30pm in the Dance Studio.
Underclassman Makeup Picture Day
Photographers will be here on Tuesday, October 19 to take student portraits. Students who were absent during picture day, or students who purchases pictures and are dissatisfied with their picture should plan on having their picture taken on Tuesday, October 19. Those wishing to purchase pictures can still order on mylifetouch.com with the picture day id EVT24PGR.
Senior portrait makeup days are scheduled on 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.
10. American Math Contest Info
Students interested in participating in the AMC 10 or the AMC 12 should register on MySchoolBucks by Wednesday, October 20. The AMC 10/12 will be administered on Tuesday, November 16th at Woodson High School.
The AMC 10 and AMC 12 are both 25-question, 75-minute, multiple choice examinations in high school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills. More information
Students in grades 9 and 10 take the AMC 10. All others take AMC 12.
The fee is $5 payable by Wednesday, October 20th, at MySchoolbuck.com
Each test has 25 multiple choice questions to be answered in 75 minutes. A calculator may NOT be used. Sample Questions here.
Students in Mr. Bickel's Guitar I class.
11. Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
The Virtual Scholarship 101 that was scheduled for tonight at 6:30 pm has been rescheduled. College Access Fairfax has two additional Scholarship 101 Presentations that you can attend, either on November 17th or December 11th. Please visit www.collegeaccessfairfax.org to access the Zoom link. Please check out my Financial Aid Folder in Schoology for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile. If you missed the Paying for College Workshop, I posted a recording in that folder together with a flyer that has additional Paying for College Presentation dates. In case the link is not working, here are the steps to get to that folder: Sign into Schoology with your SIS Parent Account - go to College & Career Center Course - College Folder - FAFSA/Financial Aid Subfolder. Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
12. 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. My Access Code is: 3M8B-S8X4-N2H55. My weekly newsletters and scholarship & enrichment opportunities are posted in Schoology and on my padlets. Both go out on Mondays. College Rep Visits for Juniors and Seniors here at Woodson will continue next week. Please see College & Career Center Calendar inserted below and instructions on how to view the schedule and how to register here.
Upcoming Events:
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Senior Café every Wednesday morning from 7:30 – 8:00 am in the Career Center. Senior Café is an informal Q & A drop-in for Seniors to get help with their college and scholarship applications, jobs, resumes, apprenticeships & more.
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College Application Completion Workshop in the Career Center on Thursday, October 28th, during ALL Lunches. Next workshop will be on Monday, November 29th.
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Military Recruiter Visits every Wednesday during All Lunches: There are no visits on Oct 13th due to PSAT/SAT Day at Woodson. The Marine Corps and Coast Guard Recruiter will visit together on October 20th. Please see my Military Padlet for Recruiter contact info and upcoming events. We have an Air Force Reserve Recruiter visit next week on Tuesday, Oct 12th, at 9 am in the Career Center to talk about how the Air Force Reserve can help pay for your education.
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Seniors, the FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid opened on Oct 1st. Check out the FAFSA Line-by-Line Virtual Completion Workshops by College Access Fairfax on October 16 at 10 am and on November 9 at 7 pm. Registration is not required. Please check out my Financial Aid Folder in Schoology for information on Financial Aid, the FAFSA, and the CSS Profile. If you missed the Paying for College Workshop, I posted a recording in that folder together with a flyer that has additional Paying for College Presentation dates.
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¡ALCANZA! College Fair for LatinX students at George Mason University, In-Person Event | Friday, October 22nd, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET. Juniors & Seniors, please contact your Counselor to register.
- The next Virtual Scholarship 101 Presentations by College Access Fairfax are on November 17th at 7 pm or on December 11th at 10 am. Learn about how to apply for scholarships, including tips on applications, websites, and other sources of scholarship information. Registration is not required.
Questions? Please email cliebmosley@fcps.edu
 Sunrise over Woodson HS this week.
PAST News - but still important
13. 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.
If one of the options above is not followed, we cannot guarantee a speedy checkout, so please make sure you notify the attendance office prior to picking up your son/daughter to ensure you make your appointment or commitment on time.
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.
For full details on Attendance Procedures, please visit the Attendance page on the Woodson website.
14. Winter Sport Tryout Information
Winter sport tryouts begin on Monday, November 8th. Winter sports include basketball, swim & dive, wrestling, rifle, gymnastics, and indoor track.
In order to participate, there are 3 items that need to be completed prior to the first day of tryouts.
1) Sports Physical
Completed and turned in to Athletic Trainer Chris Hogge (chogge@fcps.edu)
2) Activity Registration
This is an online submission - it encompasses the Emergency Care Form and Concussion Education Training
3) Proof of Covid Vaccination or Exemption
For full details, please see the Athletic Office updates.
15. Fall Blood Drive
Mark your calendar for the upcoming fall blood drive on Friday, November 12th, in the Aux Gym. To sign up, go to Room F120 or visit the tables between cafeterias during lunches. Parents we welcome your participation, if you would like to sign up, just email potential times to mphu@fcps.edu!
The Key Club is sponsoring the drive. Students are required to be at least 16 years of age and weigh at least 110lbs. All students are also required to have a parental consent form signed. Inova needs 250 units a day, just for regular needs in this area, so we are hoping to supply a large amount of those units! The Attendance Office will be monitoring students’ attendance.
16. Math Center is Open
Math Center is opening on Monday, September 27th!
Math Center Hours & Locations DURING school:
- Learning Seminars - B208 & B107
- 5th period Lunch - B208
- 6th period Lunch - B107
Math Center Hours & Locations AFTER school:
- 3:00 - 3:45pm Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday - B208
Bring your notes and your assignment!
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17. Laptop Tech Support Hours
If students need FCPS laptop technical support at Woodson HS, please submit a ticket using the FCPS Parent/Student Tech Support Portal.
Our walk-in hours in Room A114 are:
- Odd Days during Learning Seminar
- Monday - 7:45am - 8:10am
- Tuesday and Wednesday - 11:25am - 1:20pm (lunches)
- Wednesday - 2:55pm - 4:00pm (when late buses start)
Any other time you should try to make an appointment.
Thank you, W.T Woodson HS Tech Support Team
18. 14th Annual Artist Teacher Exhibition
Three Woodson art teachers are featured in the 14th Annual Artist Teacher Exhibition. This exhibition features original artworks by FCPS teachers.
Woodson art teachers, Deirdre Forgione, Leslie O’Shaughnessy and Jocelyn Sowa, have artwork in the show.
The exhibition is open through October 24th and is at the McGuire Woods Gallery, 9601 Ox Road, Lorton.
19. Woodson's PTSO
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.
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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