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The WTW WeMail is distributed every Tuesday to update the Woodson community on PTSO news, school news, and upcoming events.
- SCHEDULE REMINDERS
- PTSO NEWS
- WTW NEWS & EVENTS
- FUNDRAISERS
- WTW CAV SPORTS UPDATES
- WTW RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS, PARENTS & FAMILIES
SCHEDULE REMINDERS
THIS WEEK
TONIGHT! Tuesday, October 12; 6:00 p.m. - PTSO Meeting - Woodson Library and Google Meet
Wednesday, October 13th - 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE
Wednesday, October 13th - Grade 9 - Asynchronous at-home learning
Wednesday, October 13th - Grade 10 and 11 - PSAT/NMSQT (no cost) - Details under WTW News & Events
Wednesday, October 13th - Grade 12 - SAT testing for Seniors who signed up. Excused day for Seniors not signed up.
NEXT WEEK
Tuesday, October 19th; 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. - Underclass Makeup Picture Day in the Dance Studio - Details under WTW News & Events
REMAINING HOMECOMING WEEK EVENTS! - Additional Details Under WTW News & Events
Wednesday-Friday, October 13th-15th - Spirit Week
Friday, October 15th during 3rd Period - Pep Rally
Friday, October 15th from 4:30-5:15 p.m. - Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 15th from 5:00-6:45 p.m. - Pre-game Pig-out
Friday, October 15th at 7:00 p.m. - Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 16th from 8:00-11:00 p.m. - Homecoming Dance - Online Ticket Link to purchase dance tickets. $20
LOOKING AHEAD
Friday, October 29th - 2-HOUR EARLY RELEASE - End of 1st quarter
Monday-Wednesday, November 10th-12th; 3:00-9:00 p.m.- Senior portrait makeup days in Cafeteria A - Details under WTW News & Events
Wednesday-Friday, November 17th-19th; 3:00-9:00 p.m. - Senior portrait makeup days in Cafeteria A - Details under WTW News & Events
PTSO NEWS
TONIGHT! PTSO Meeting!
Tonight is the next PTSO Meeting is on Tuesday, October 12; 6:00 p.m. in the Woodson Library and streaming on Google Meet.
TOMORROW! Woodson Chorus Restaurant Night
Come support Woodson Chorus on Wednesday, October 13 from 4-8pm at Chipotle 9506 Main St.
Please tell the cashier that you are supporting the fundraiser.
You can also use this code to order online for pick-up: 3KJVB96
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Volunteers Needed for Homecoming Dance
We are especially in need of help with cleanup. If you can assist with that or any of the the tasks, please visit our Sign Up Genius
$$ NEED MONEY? The PTSO Grant Window is Open October 4th - October 22nd!
What is the grant program and how do I make a request?
Each year, in the fall and in the spring, members of the Woodson community (teachers, parents and students) can apply for "grant money" from the PTSO. We use a large portion of our membership dues to assist with supplying teachers, parents, students and staff with purchasing items or helping cover fees for events, etc. Anyone who is part of the Woodson community can apply for a grant, and you do not have to be a member of the PTSO to do so. What have we helped with in the past? Well, one year a student applied for funding to purchase 3 additional microwaves for the Woodson cafeteria since the lines were so long. Students requested funding assistance for the new Cavalier Mascot that you see at football games. The Computer Science Department asked for help funding stand up desks for computer project presentations, and a parent group asked for help funding a motivational speaker. Eagle Scout and Girl Scout Gold Award candidates have also requested funding if their projects directly affected Woodson. Anything is worthy of a request if you think it will help the Woodson community at large, or some portion of it.
What you should know before requesting funds for your group or organization:
The Grant Committee will review all applications, and then will present the proposals and funding amounts to the PTSO general membership for voting. In its review, the Committee considers the following factors including but not limited to:
- The degree of direct relationship to the student program of study.
- The number of students that the proposal benefits (general student body or a sub-set).
- The extent of impact on the total school community.
- The efforts that your group made requesting funding from others (boosters, parent groups, etc), or fundraising efforts toward reaching your overall funding goal (car washes, bake sales, etc).
When can I apply?
The 2021 Fall grant window is 10/4 - 10/22/21. There is a fall window and a spring window each year. The end date is firm so the committee has time to meet and discuss all of the requests, ask any follow up questions as needed, and then present the requests at the next PTSO meeting for voting. Decisions will be emailed to all who requested grant money, whether awarded or not, after the PTSO meeting vote, which for the fall will be at the November meeting.
APPLY FOR A GRANT BY CLICKING HERE!
FREE WEBINAR SERIES-
PSAT, Now What? - October 18, 19 and 20th, multiple times
In this free webinar, one of our admissions experts teaches you how a good PSAT score can help your child win a National Merit Scholarship and explores what the next steps are—including whether your child is on track for the award.
Most importantly, the PSAT is a great indicator of SAT and ACT readiness. Based on different score ranges and target schools, this webinar will help you build a test-prep plan for your child!
The speaker is Sheila Hallsted-Baumert. Sheila’s impressive background starts with a Bachelor’s degree in Romance Languages from Princeton University—where she graduated magna cum laude. After Princeton, she went to NYU and abroad for a PhD in History, including deep dives into European art and culture.
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/psat-now-what/
Exploring Majors in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math - Wednesday, Oct 27th, 7:00 pm EDT
https://www.revolutionprep.com/webinars/exploring-majors-in-science-technology-engineering-math/
PTSO Officer Position Open - Fundraising Chair
The PTSO’s primary source of funding is memberships. Fundraising efforts supplement the PTSO budget. There are two main roles for the Fundraising Chair. The first is organizing “Dinner Nights” at places like Chipotle and Potbelly. The second is letter writing to medium and large-sized companies like Booz Allen Hamilton, SAIC, MAG Aero, Interstate Movers, and Cox. The latter is an effective donation generator.
All PTSO funding flows back into Woodson High School in the form of Teacher Grants, Staff Appreciation, Community Outreach, Field Trip Subsidization, and School Supplements.
The Fundraising Chair serves as the primary focal point for all fundraising activities. The time commitment is about 1 hour per week, averaged over the school year. If you are interested in volunteering, please get in touch with Miklos Kiss at wptsopres@gmail.com
Community Resources for Mental Health, Wellness, and Support Groups
We are committed to providing and sharing programs and information to help parents, teachers and students navigate high school and beyond. The wide range of issues include but are not limited to: coping with stress; parenting advice; homework resources; suicide prevention; drug use, addiction and overdose; and underage drinking.
https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/school/cm?mid=2619 (must be a PTSO member to login)
Ways to Make a Difference
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!
WTW News & Events
Homecoming Week Details
Spirit Week – October 13th – 15th - Wednesday- PJ Day, Thursday-Decades Day, Friday-Red, White & Blue Day
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 Dance – Saturday, October 16th, 8:00 – 11:00pm
Homecoming Dance Tickets – Ticket sales end Friday, October 15th at 3:00pm and no tickets are sold at the door.
Homecoming tickets are $20.
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.
Homecoming Dance Guests - Students must get prior approval in order to bring a guest that does not attend Woodson HS. Guest request forms are in the main school office and are due on Thursday, October 14th.
TOMORROW - SAT and PSAT/NMSQT School Day - October 13th
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.
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.
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.
Woodson Choral Boosters
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, October 13th Restaurant Night at Chipotle 4-8PM
Wednesday, October 13th Pyramid Concert (Call time-5:30PM) Start time: 7PM
The Woodson Chorus needs your help! The Woodson Choral Boosters recently kicked off our Fall Fundraising Campaign. To make a gift, just visit https://woodsonchoralboosters.ddock.gives/ or woodson chorus.org. Thank you for your support!
To find more information about upcoming events, monthly meeting, restaurant nights, and other informative communtives about Chorus and Chorus Boosters, please look on our various online sources such as the Chorus website, Monthly Chorus Booster Newsletter, Gmail, Schoology, Remind, YouTube, WeMail, and Instagram.
Chorus website. www.woodsonchorus.org
YourTube channel- Go to “Woodson Chorus” Please subscribe!
Instagram- Follow us @ wtwchorus
Woodson Marching Band
The Woodson Cavaliers competed at the Shenandoah Valley Marching Invitational this past Saturday the 9th of October. In the Preliminary competition, Woodson won FIRST PLACE for Color Guard, Percussion, Music and General Effect as well as winning FIRST PLACE in group V, advancing to the Finals. In the Finals Competition, Woodson competed against 9 other marching bands and won FIRST PLACE for Color Guard, Percussion and Music as well as being crowned the overall GRAND CHAMPIONS!!!The next opportunity to catch the Marching Cavaliers in action is at the Homecoming game on Friday October 15th. The last Competition of the season will be held at Patriot High School, 10504 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville, VA. This is the Virginia Band & Orchestra Association’s State Assessment and is the culmination of the Marching Cavaliers’ season. Don’t miss out on the Marching Band action!! Woodson is scheduled to perform at 6:30pm. GO CAVS!
FUNDRAISERS
Woodson Band Cav Cards Fundraiser
The Woodson Band is selling Cav Cards which feature discounts at 17 local area merchants. Cards are only $10 each and all funds go directly to support the band activities this year, including transportation to competitions, uniform maintenance, new instrument purchases and the spring trip! Contact Karen Wallace at cavcards@woodsonband.org for information or check out all the participating vendors on our webpage.
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Senior Class Signs
Limited quantity of yard signs available. Reach out to merifarling@hotmail.com to reserve yours or order online here.
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Senior Class of 2022 Legacy Bricks
Buy a Brick and create a Lasting Legacy for your Student!
The brick courtyard in front of the school between the main entrance and the auditorium still has plenty of room for bricks for you to honor your special student or alumni. Individual bricks cost: $100. They make great graduation presents for Seniors, or as a legacy for all the members of your family!
Visit the Woodson PTSO PTBOARD website HERE (or from the main page click on “Forms & Payments” section on the left, then click on “Form & Payment” then scroll down to the Buy A Brick section.) If you prefer, you can mail the brick order form (LINK HERE) to the school with a check.
All orders are due no later than April 26, 2022. Plan accordingly!
If you have questions, or for more info contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsobricks@gmail.com.
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Show your Cavalier Pride with a Woodson Garden Flag!
Order yours today at https://wtwoodsonptso.ptboard.com/formvw/store?store=1894
Garden Flag (dimensions - 12"x17") - $15
Want to personalize it? For $5 more, add your family name or get creative and celebrate your student with their name and graduation year!
(Some examples: The Smith Family; Congrats Emily Class of 2021; Woodson Class of 2022)
For more information, contact Liz Brocato at Brocatofam@gmail.com
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Student Driver Magnets Available With Convenient Home Delivery!
Student Driver Car Magnets are available through PTSO! Magnets are $8.00 each or buy a batch of 3 for multiple cars for $20.00. You can order online from the PTBoard website HERE. Once orders are received, magnets will be delivered to your door contact free! If you have any questions contact Shane or Katherine Gilbert at wptsomagnets@gmail.com
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WTW CAVS SPORTS UPDATES
Cavs Varsity Fall Sports
Cheer
C-A-V-S CAVS, CAVS, CAVS!!
Varsity and Junior Varsity Cheer took the mat for their first competition on Wednesday, September 29th at the South Lakes Spirit competition. Both teams came out and represented Woodson with a strong and impressive performance, with Varsity taking FIRST PLACE!
After a first place finish at District Semifinals on Monday, Varsity Cheer is currently seated 1st going into District Finals on Wednesday!
Stay tuned for updated competition times, but be ready to roll out to Lake Braddock gym tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13, at 6:30pm to help them bring it home!
Field Hockey
The Cavaliers lost to West Springfield 2-1 on Thursday. Genna Cooke was a disruptive force on the field and AJ Ingson made two saves in the 4th quarter. Julia Oleyar lifted a shot into the top left corner of the Spartans goal for a spectacular Woodson score.
Woodson lost to South County 1-0 on Tuesday, September 28th. Elia Kim played inspirationally after being hit by a high stick. The Cavs pressured the Stallions into 12 straight penalty corners in the 3rd quarter. Levi Weinberger led defenders Reese C, Katie H, Kim M, and Sydney K in stopping Stallion attacks.
The Cavaliers defeated Lake Braddock 1-0 on Tuesday, October 5th. Caitlin Tran scored the winning goal from a Genna Cooke pass with 2 seconds left in the first half. Elia Kim and Elizabeth Stribling energized the midfield and played staunch defense with defenders Levi W, Reese C, Katie H, Kim M, and Sydney K.
Next game is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 13, at 7:30.
Golf
Woodson’s season ended with a 5th place finish in the district tournament. The team was only 13 shots out of the tie for 2nd which would have been enough to make the regions as a team. Scores for Woodson were Han Lee-79, Thomas Houttekier-83, Raymond Kim-84, Alex Klein-85, Thomas Stribling-87 and Leo Lee-88. Han qualified as top finishing individual (9th overall) and will compete in the regional tournament next week. Outstanding work for the young Freshman.
Football
Woodson suffered defeat this week by perennial state championship contender South County 62-0. All the players fought hard throughout the entire game. Upcoming this Friday at Woodson is Homecoming vs Fairfax.
Vaccination Information for Student Athletes
Students who are 16 years of age or older (age as of November 8 for the Winter Sports season) and want to participate in athletics will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have either a medical or religious exemption. Unvaccinated students who are 12-15 years of age must provide a weekly negative COVID-19 test to be eligible to participate in team activities.
Submitting Proof of Vaccination
Starting Monday, October 4th, student-athletes can submit their proof of Covid-19 vaccination to their school. Students will need to either show their vaccination card to authorized school personnel or provide clear documentation via an electronic format of the vaccination card or photocopy to the authorized school personnel. Please submit the copy of your students vaccination to Ms. Cooke, Athletic Trainer, via email at jmcooke@fcps.edu.
Religious Exemption
Starting Monday, October 4th, student athletes (both middle and high school) can submit the Religious Exemption form to their school. The form must be notarized and should be submitted directly to Ms. Pugnetti (alpugnetti@fcps.edu) in the Woodson Student Activities Office. Please use the Commonwealth of Virginia Certificate of Religious Exemption form. Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly. Details on who to submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test to will be forthcoming.
Medical Exemption
Starting Monday, October 4th, student-athletes can submit the medical exemption information to the Woodson Student Activities Office, Ms. Pugnetti alpugnetti@fcps.edu. They will need to provide documentation of a medical exemption from their physician. Students can do this through a letter from their doctor (on the doctor’s office letterhead) stating the student has a medical condition that prevents them from receiving the Covid-19 Vaccine. Students who are not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine due to documented health or medical reasons will be required to submit a negative COVID-19 test weekly. Details on who to submit a weekly negative COVID-19 test to will be forthcoming.
Deadline for Medical and Religious Exemptions for Winter Sports Season
The Deadline for submitting medical and religious exemptions for the Winter season is Monday, November 1st. The exemption must be received by the November 1st deadline for students to participate in winter tryouts. This will allow enough time for those students with a medical or religious exemption to provide proof of their negative Covid-19 test that week so that they may participate in tryouts. As a reminder all students with a medical or religious exemption for receiving the Covid-19 vaccination must provide proof of a negative Covid-19 test weekly (more details as to who to submit weekly tests will be forthcoming).
Students with a Religious or Medical Exemption and Unvaccinated Students Aged 12-15 (Age as of November 8 for the Winter Season)
Unvaccinated students who are 12-15, or students with a Religious or Medical exemption must provide a negative test weekly to participate in team activities. Currently, FCPS is working on securing a vendor to assist with providing access to weekly testing for athletes. We will share more information as it becomes available.
Direct questions to Dan Checkosky - Director of Student Activities - djcheckosky@fcps.edu
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.
NEW VHSL Physical Form for 2021-22
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 with "revised February 2017 in top right corner, your doctor will need to complete the new one, which may require another appointment. So please make sure the form you fill out has "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.
WTW RESOURCES
Woodson Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most commonly asked questions by clicking here.
Odd/Even Calendar
Printable 2021-2022 Odd/Even (A/B) Calendar .
Virtual Scholarships 101 - Rescheduled
The Virtual Scholarship 101 that was scheduled for October 6 has been rescheduled. College Access Fairfax has two additional Scholarship 101 Presentations that you can attend, either on November 17th or on 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.
College & Career Center News
The Woodson College & Career Center is located in E 109. 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 the Course in Schoology. Access Code is: 3M8B-S8X4-N2H55. 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 with Purdue University, University of Kentucky, Dartmouth College, University of Alabama, Michigan State, William & Mary, VT, JMU, Shenandoah University & more visiting. Please see instructions on how to view the schedule and how to register here. We are still adding new visits every day!
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 will begin during all lunches in front of Cafeteria A/B on Wednesday, October 6th with the Army visiting every first Wednesday, the Marine Corps every 2nd, Coast Guard every 3rd, and Navy every 4th Wednesday. The Air Force will start visiting in November (date to be determined) and will share a table with one of the other recruiters. Please visit my Military Padlet for Recruiter contact info.
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Seniors, the FAFSA – Free Application for Student Aid opened today! Check out the FAFSA Line-by-Line Virtual Completion Workshops by College Access Fairfax on October 16th at 10 am at https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/98942498924 and on November 9th at 7 pm at https://myfcpsk12.zoom.us/j/97661177987 (no need to register, just click on the Zoom links to join). The Financial Aid Night Presentation that College Access Fairfax put together can be accessed here. Do you need help with your FAFSA? Please email our Financial Aid Champion Amy Speares at aspeares@fcps.edu.
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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.
Questions? Please email Christine Lieb-Mosley cliebmosley@fcps.edu.
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.
Math Center is Now Open
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
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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.
Teachers' Virtual Asynchronous Back-to-School Videos
BTSN videos are available on the Woodson website as well as on the class Schoology page. If you need to schedule a teacher/parent conference please contact the school counselor.
Transportation Reminders and Updates
Please remind your children that masks are required at all times when on an FCPS bus.
Due to how full our buses are, per transportation, we are no longer allowed to issue temporary bus passes to students who want to ride home with a friend. Students may only ride a bus to which they are assigned. If your child needs to ride a different bus home for child care purposes, please complete an exception to ride form. The guidelines for an exception are linked HERE
Want to know when your bus is approaching your stop? Here Comes the Bus® app is a school bus tracking app that can simplify morning and afternoon routines for parents and students by giving them real-time bus location and text or email notification alerts, helping them get to the bus stop on time.
Here Comes the Bus® utilizes our GPS data and an easy-to-use customizable map that works on one or multiple devices, such as a tablet or smartphone.
You will need the FCPS school district code 28982 and a SIS ParentVUE account to access your bus information.
For more information, visit the FCPS.Here Comes The Bus
Answers to Attendance Questions
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.
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 /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.
If you are not seeing all of your children in Schoology, please be patient as FCPS IT is working on a solution and should have a resolution as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience.
ParentVUE/StudentVUE Information
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:
StudentVUE Accounts: All high school students have access to their StudentVUE account by using their network id and password to log in.
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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Miklos Kiss / President / wptsopres@gmail.com, miklos.c.kiss@outlook.com
Sara Mastro / Vice President - Membership / wptsovp1@gmail.com
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Amy DeCarlo / Recording Secretary / wptsosecretary@gmail.com
Kyle Durbin / Treasurer / wptsotreasurer@gmail.com
Jill Battaglia / Communications Director /battagliawtw@gmail.com
Michelle Lucas / WTW PTSO Grant Program / WTWoodsonGrants@gmail.com
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